The Evening Star.

Vol. VXIL—No. 2,837.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1877.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



-^kS-^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATIOI "^S^Betwekx AUCKLAND, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captai LOSAS; may be expected here again about th 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne thre days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20,15T". ■TNI ON STEAMSHIP COM PA N^ v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—May 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS. FROM Maxuicatj. Steamship. Date of Sailing. * TAUPO . Friday, lltli, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m Wellington Tuesday, 15th, 10 a.m. 0.15 a..m Hawba .. Saturday, 19th, Ip.m. 12 noon TARANAKI Thursday. 2ith, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m Taufo .. Tuesday, 2!) th, 10 a.m.! 0.15 a.m Well'ngto.n Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m.l 12 noon FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AND DUNEDIN, from Qxtben - streei Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, lGth, -1 p.m. — ~ FOlTsTONlsYT~Fß^M^A^£i.i^G; royr^ ~ I Wakatipci Friday, 18th — i FOB NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUIiEX-STKEKT WHAEF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «^k&=^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION MSM^kJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^^^THB THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. From Thames- Wednesday, & p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, j. 30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor. Agent. «s?kfe^ "IFOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JD MAIIURANGI, MATA iIANA, "Smaa'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasi'er, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Matturangi. For Mahuransd every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 1!) 0,.m., when tides will allow. Mjtattana. Kawait, and Omaha. For Ma: akai:.i, ice, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, £cc, ever/ Wednesday. Weatjiejl and other cirenmstancea pprnjittincr. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. *S3j£^ QJTEAM ON THE KAIPAKA • WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Kelensvillo for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c> on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. <«tM&> XnOR RUSSELL, WANGA !p|gL.Ij ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oirice on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.hi — strictly adhered to. FOR "WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMAN'DEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every -MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with tho s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, May 21 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday. June -1 Monday. June 18 Friday," June 3 Friday, June. 22 Wednesday, June 13 . Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MoGREGOR. Manager. •iS2s&!^ "TJK7AIKATO STEAM NAVI -SPs2»>; TT G ATI ON & COAL MINING "tS!^sas'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-ftroo.t. April 26. 1877. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, •sf^^^v JL 100 tons register. John ii^e^^vNftX, McTCenzie, Master, is a Regular jyEtoS?*^ Trader between AL CKLAND and LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZrra:. Auckland. FV^rnarv 15. IR7R •stefe^ cs'teXm to the wade AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves us follpws :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, I a.m. Thursday. 12.30 p.m. Friday, 5 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 7 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 133. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS1 & CO., Aerents- QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD JgH^b ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under:— from Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. ;^T^r~ imOR LOIfDON~3>IR~ECT. rf!*|l!ipftw TO FOLLOW THE GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, - 6&J tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabiu and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to cnuioKSiiANK fc 00.,



I I *vs^2?v¥>AolFlC MAIL STEAM -. SHIP COMPANY. n c j FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN e | DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship } CITY OF SYDNEY, j 11. C. Djsabbornk, Commander, will leave j Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for j tho above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. ; For further particulars, freight, or passage j apply to I OWEN & GRAHAM, . , , Agents, Auckland. m_. QTEAIvI COMMUNICATION §p3 WITH THE THAMES AND . j -^COROMANDBL. ; j FOP. SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS _ i iOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. j The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," , Every Night. ? j Time Tab l c: I From Auckland :— i Lalla Rookh—Tnes'lay, G p.m. Enterprise—VVpdnesday, 7 p.m. ■ L;tlla Kqokh —Thursday1, 7 p.m. - i Enterprise—Friday, S p.m. . j Lalla Kookh.—Saturday, 12 midnight j All car^-o to be alongside one hour before sail i ing. 1 Weather and other circumstances permitting1. - ; Not responsible for goods or parcels put on ■ j board without a shipping note. C j Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to bo made within j seven days, or they will not be reeoj.miHed. j Excursion Steamers always for Hire. : J. EDWARDS. Manager. j ; tp wa" Tv k'"u." j -c«ass*as»- ; n , c ;s _ T/OI Q , SHAXTEJi v/iU . ; leave tor vv aiuku as follows :— | From Onehunga: FromWaiuku: ; Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 7.30 a.m. Friday. 4.30 p.m. Saturday, S a.m. For Manuicau Heads and Whatipu Mills on I Friday, tho 11th 'M^y, at 7 a.m. : i Weather and other circumstances permitting. I ■ j Orders to collect; goods left at the stores of I j Messrs. Henderson and. Macfarlane, Agents i I Urtion b.S. Co.; or Messi-3. W. J. liurst Sc Co., j will meet with nror.irjt ili.a-iiHtnh. i A. CUNNINGHAM, i OnebunKa or N»>winai kfit i ! I^r~o~"ir~w"A~Tu~K~u. i j '■^•—■^••"•'•^ M'1 1C p >Sj j OREGON j Will leave for Waiuku as under:— i i From Onehiuiga— From Waiulai— \ > | Thursday, 2 p.m. Thursday, G p.m. ! Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Satu day, 2.30 p.m. i Weather and other circumstances permitting, j Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiri's Auction Mart will be attended to. ; M. H. ROE. \ rWiB E NEW ZEALAND I ; -^.L^ J SHIPPING COMPANY'S ! f^v- .-:-^^LINE. j | sse^i-liSiciSiiiS ],^UST SIJIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho Splendid Ti-on Barque ANN GAMBLES, | AAI at Lloyds, 121 tons register, J. Davtdso.y, Master, being partly laden atLyttelton, will lill i up at tin's port, and sail as above early in June. For i'reitrht. n pp! y to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. <gsj^7|i i m~e "t~a"b~^T~e. I • ■S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Monday, 11 a.ni. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Single Faros, 3s. 6d.; I'.eturn, i>s. ! Ift-fiight. 10s per ton. iVi. NICCOIj. Afrent. j I^^^fe-R TEAM T0 KIVEjaHEAD The p.s. TE AKOHA Will leave lliverhoad, 0 a.m. Auckland, 12.30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. fib**, "OASSENGE'KS' LINE OF J3f^*£x J- PACIiETS TO NEW ZEA 4'^>^^vLAND. »jo»sK»-i3-««ai owned by Messrs Shaw, Savil,l & C 0... 3-1, Leadenhall-street, London. j The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They a;-e clipper ships, classed Al at ' Lloyds, and corauianded by experienced masters. I The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the j best quality, and tlfc accomiaodacion roomy and | convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for wiucli has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. I). NATHAN & CO., \ OWEN & GRAHAM, [• Agents. (TRUIOKSHANK & C 0..) JUAKSON, House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, ■ RTIOHniIRV'S Rirn.TMNBS' UIJKKN'-iaTRW.BT. i WM. IS X 1 JSi JN Ji 1:1, ! o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND | JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. | i All Branches of the Bailding Trade executed | by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office KitMnjsrs. Sea.. &o. L g- jj -g g g- X%J» LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). T. B A^ L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business us above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. JAN D J. S O P P E T, @ Fkkkman's Bay Steam Mills, ; And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ! Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: | Head Office, Auckland. Local Director: George Btjrgoynk Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Fikld Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. m, Special Features.—Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from data of issue. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper inb coNDiTTQN-s as to residence or occupation. W~ A X NITCirTjITo THEE S, SOAI ] & OAMUhK ManUFAOTUKEES, ilichraond, Cos's Creek. fVfW •—■niirlia.in.BtroAt. Annitlnmi im h" o~sT7jT ha rbv tt, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-stbeet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing J>ONES ! BO^ 7t¥7~"' "^O]^s~i ] Ko«0;,t: >,;-, fvtvy Qna).!tit;op 7er Cash at the Free ! JWf'Jii'? i! ,;;y 7tos;ft M\V^ and at No 101. i&vsz h $ I, msfm%



i mO THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. I I i Gentlejiew,—l beg to intimate that lam s i j Candidate for re-election. I D. H. MoKENZIB. ■ Auckland, 3rd May, 1877. KAURI] T71 AUR I! i'a. JU N X T IMBE 11, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: j2oto 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. j3oto 10 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. j Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand ! Feet per Month. 1 SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 licet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. EDEN I7INE TT OTE L, j EDEN TERRACE. I LIST OF PRICES: — Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 W bottle I Graenlcss and Colville's Oampbelton Whisky ■ j -1/ and 4/C (proof) V bottle ■ Dunvillo's Whisky, -1/ perjbottle 1 Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ ' r t> ! bottle ! Cousen's Sherry (best), -f■'; small, 2/ V bottle j Sandinian's (best) Port, i/; small, 2/ V boi.tlej j Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 V bottle ■ Old Tawny Port, 5, ; small. 2/6 V bottle i English Ginger Wine, 3/ $J boti:!e. In Cask (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's ai-ul Martnll's Brandy, 5/C V bottle I Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ ® bottle I Schiedam Schnapps, -1/0; smal!, 2/ti 1-t bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, ■!/; small, 2/9 $ bottle i Old Tom, i/'(■>■ bottle Dimville's Whisky, -1/ rri bottle ; Townsend's Harsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle. j All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. ; Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON, PHOPRIKTOK. Auckland. 11th March. 1877. DE V I T T o GUNMAXER, 2J I, Q, VIOBN-ST 11 BE T, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK :- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading: Fowling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ox Late Arrivals: — Shot, E'oy'a Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con- Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Oiises. Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breeeli-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent; Chi'led Snot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition , Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. _____ TZ AI lIAR A RAIL WA Y. ji.:k. On and after Monday. May 7th, 187", the Train ■will leave Rivcrhead at 3 p.m., for llelensvillc. Table will be as follows :— Rivwhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.x; p.m. Waiinauku 3.30 p.m. RewiU .. .. .. 3.48 p.jn. Wood hill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 1.1 p.m. Hflensville, arrive .. .. 4.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ¥TOTICE TO THK LADIES Ui' Aji Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, Cd pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men s and Boys' Brown Cotton. Socks, Gd pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d par spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Jfire-bfiU. foot, of ■pVTEW"ZEALAND LEAD" AND~GaL. Jli vanised iron works company (LIMITED). VICTORIA-STKEET EAST. -FOR SALE- Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. W'AIW ERA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of thi3 establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ ss. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. TO M ATO SAUCE. W. HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Is Now Ready, and he can guarantee it to be the Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in" jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained wholesale at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland ; or at all ■Wholesale and Retail Grocers. SO U TII B RIT IS II INSURANCE COMPANY Insures Buildings of all kinds and their contents, against Fire, at lowest current Rates. Risks taken on Vessels, Freight, and every description of cargo. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. R E S H SHIPMEN TS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). 0 t_ _i c iT * T. B. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may bo obtained of HILL & HUDSON. FAJyIILJ AND DISPENSING GHEMIBm j



Clt OW N HOTEL. GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied.. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cvi or iinont,). at, reasonable rates. f\ N SALE. — BY THE UNDEESIGNEB — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELEOfIIA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Bii.liakd Table manufacture. Also, on Haxd, Billlvbp, Pool, and Pyuamid Balls. RYAN, DELL & CO. BEIEIILEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— '.) a.m. 12 noou 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. l.p.m. Special Coaches c.s per agreement. ULMX N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. AEOKGE A X E E S \ yf Fkkkman*s Bay SOAP AND CANDLSI WORKS. Cash Rnyera of Tallow. 7|/|" It. T. T ii, AF Ilii I) ' SURGEON *;-■;££!-■> AVakkfield- D E N T I S T, t(piS% btkket. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Paienu Oxide Grus. (VrttflHftl Tpeth H-rom Qua to a Tftill Statt. fAMESB L A X E V, ?J GUSTOMJIOUSE-STJIEET (EAST), NJ3A« GOltß-STIUSET Jli'J'TV. Manufacturer of Shins' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dcadeycs, iJnllseyes, Handspikea, Belaying' Pins, &c. Bit I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 2", Queex-stueet. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of larpce size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large savins in Mortar. At ihe present low price of Bricks, intending Builders w;JI find it advantageous to uao them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. A-Lbeut^^^^'^ Hotel, Q UEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to he above Hotol arc now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWAIIT'S ALBERT HOTEL, QUKKX-STKEET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE B R OTHERS (LATK CROMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portrait.3, irona C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount oi: 10s., will ba allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Ee3t Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. •Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey'a, and other Cheap Musi col Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUEEN-STREET KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countesa). KEANE & JENKLNSON, Victoria-street Wast. ON SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bouedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAM-STRKKT. O~l~l^ S O P P E " f*. HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. S, QUBBW-KTEEKT. AgOJit for Mr. A. E. CartorV. Waika.to Parcois Dolivßry. and tJio Hookins of PassHiwitrerw. O P E C I A L N O T I CE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can r«ly wen them being forwarded with ciiapn.toh by ».Hy Train, thojice per Coenh, by bookiai? uX the oiaoe of JOHN SOPPET, i.^ «< -.^ ~ r Mo. 8. QuoBU-Ktrcot. Acenfc fnt> Mr. *^. K. f.'srtftr. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS sl)ould lbave AuokJaHd Wlmri for the ! Ofcam »tea - T1 ) F.S I)AYS. ! ' \YB ; i.roa-FiUDAYS,



I S T A E /J\ TTOTEL- Albekt-stkeet, Auckland. | r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFEEDS' BITTER BEER Ox Draught. i nniiE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE J- COMPANY OF LONDON. i £ Established a Century, during "which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling1. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Cubiusnt Rates. THOMAS 11. MABIN, Superintendent for Xcw-ZeaAaud. Ofiice: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. 1"3 F. W E B S T E E, , .slVi© wholesale and retail . SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 •),UiOK>;-,V:TItKKT, AUCKLAND. <V«vt fch« Union Rank). "OOINT RUSSELL HOTEL, JL MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort a,nd Convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, PjiOPKIKTOK. I [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] rpUE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING -Q. ATCJJ CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, IJtuiiMoxp, axjt Wellkslbv-stkekt East.— VV. EDG AR & CO., Proprietor-'.—Whi/e thank ingtlin public, for their patrnnag" durintr t.in-i pa«t 13 y -,;r~, W. K. & Co. would bosr to inform j tlxvm i hat tjioy have, now on hand a complete oiock of tlr- very best, dyes, and that, with their I applisiuosjs, in which they have adopted every niunerjj improvement, they can.turn out their work of a quality not to bo excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit ;ii" Ladifts of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to bo Cleaned or Dyed, and. Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothintr Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pro<sed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2y. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesiey-street East, will meet with pifmpt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wcllcslf y-streot East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. 1) 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, boti'S to inform the public that ho is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLO vVKR-i JOTS, &0., &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. 11. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive, prompt attention. QJ V M 0 N D S-S T R E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTKII GOODS, all of which I shall Soil at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Cai'malies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment o! Millinery, rtftlais, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H E A P E. , _ ,—___ i By rfj> *j*»» The Appointment <^I§**i^'*vV'"-'VP Marchioness *° H®x: <^&&^<-ju&i& ■„ of , Ladyship Normanby. Mil S PATE STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND ' RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its viciuity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutiiles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. W" AIIK WOR T H TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. THE TTINCOFtE COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BRO S. mHE T7INCORE COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TJINCORE JL jjPi Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Freeh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. H E. M A R L- E R, © (Formerly of MARLER & TWKirosMABr, House Agents, Hart-street. Bloomsbury, Lon don). RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Donnes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money1 advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position oi: this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100; 2A per cent, on he remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. 7Te~oiige cooo 'busses. VST Fkom opposite Coombes's. Kybee Pass and Newmaekbt, Daily, AT 0.15 a.m. 0.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12,45 p.m. i 1.43 p.rn, 2.15 pan. ■ 8.15 p.m. 3,45 p.m. 5i.45 p.m. 6.15 p.m, 6.15 p.m. 6Ao p.m. Leaves Nowmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.S0 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1,50 p.m. I 2.30 p.m. 3 pm, £ p.m, | 4.30 p.m. 5,30 jjj.ra. (5 p,m, ; 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening 2 8, 8.30, 8, 0.30, 10, 10.30, li. CEORGS COOK, I Wakofiald-fltreefr. i "X m. "m a c~d b n "a~l"d" !tf 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AftKHT, Bank B.cjildings, Auckland, .N.B-—llenta collected. Money to Lsnd. njIHS undersigned ai'e Cash Buyers of JL GUM, at Highest Market Prices. KICOOL, HENDUv- & CO. OußtoTn-nouse-strocr,. gist Mare-K 18??, jinUTUSR'S ■KEMtJßllA~*BU'sri6ftvS •\ / R.fijr.v.eiHi rteuiy at g.Sij v.in,, IHlo B.m» and. ! U.Up,m. law® Ai^kuwi %% m &,m,, l'43Q :



~TO"ANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, i V of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland:—Good Family Tea, L?s $ tt>; Choice do, 2sod: Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71hs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, M $ tin, Ss $ doz.: Good Bacon, 9d $ 11.; Good Cheese, from 4d T& Ib; Sparkling White Sugar, od i< Ib ; Pure Limciuico, Sd $ hot.; Pearl Barley, 3Jd $ Ib; Whiting, Id # ib; Washing | Soda, Tliis for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED, Purchaser? for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £8 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. fid. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.U.—Afcw best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Bras 3 and Kilver Mounted, and TVray Harness. WANTfD KXpWiN.— S. R Monldcn t v begs to intimate to his friends and tho public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a share of public support. WAN TED KNOWN, '/ v! Children's Muff and Cellaret combined. Is Od to 4s; a variety of Piano Music, Gdeach; also Book Music, Is each; such pretty Tea Cannisters, Is and Is Od; Ladies' Wool Chest Protectors, ouly 2s Gd; Men's Strong Leather Bella, only 6d each : Velvet Likeness Frames, Is; Ladies' White Ruffles, onlj' 3d ; very nice Cocea in lib. tins, only 6d : Ladies' Bronze Boots, 4s a ( pair, the price of Slippers, size 6 and 7 ; Child ren's Turban Hats, Gd and 9d each; Ladies' Cor sets. 2s 6d each; White Shirts, Js 6d; Men's Bluchers, 3s and is; Large China Dolls, 3d and Cd each. If you want to get better off, write down on a piece of paper what you wish to re member of the above.— W. H. Dampier, Wynd ham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED. —Can you -wonder at my Customers getting rich, after reading the following!— Leather Laces, 3d per dozen; Progressive Copy Books, Is Od per dozen, or 2d each; Superior Cork Holes, Gd per pair, mind they are superior, and suitable for those people who don't want to catch cold; Ladies' Prunella Boots, size ;», os. per pair; Prunella Boots, all si/es, S.W. brand, only (is Gd, try if you can get them anwhere else for tho same money; a Ladies' Kid Boots, with tassels, Ss Gd ; Morocco { do., is : Bronze do, size 0 and 7, 4s ; Pomade, 2d per pot: Stay Busks, id per pair; Children's Leather Booty, cheap ; Glass Baskets, different colours, only iJd each ; an extraordinary bargain in Children's Necklaces, 3d, Gd, and Is ; Men's ' Superior Socks, 6d per pair; Women's Stockings, Gd; Children's Socks, 3d to 7d ; Blacking, G skins a penny; Very Large Bars Soap, 6d; Ladies' Frills, only ;d each; lot of Books cheap ; Photo graphs of the Thames, only Gd each ; Good Black Tea, 2s ; Superior Mixed do, 2s; Od ; Condensed Milk, preserved with brown sugar, only 3d per tin. Write down what you wish to remember of tho above, and tell your friends to do like wise. Waterproof Coats, only 9s each; Men's Trousers cheap. — W. H. Dampier, General Dealer Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-st. WANTED Known,' that D. Goloie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sasues, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hwuseßlocks, Posts, itails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C.l< at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus toni-house-street. \%T A. WATERMAN bogs to infornr vv et his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DIXXNG- ROOMS, known as Pouter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopss by strict attention to business to obtain a fair shares of patronage. Special care has bceu bestowed upon the Bed room?, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will lind every comfort. Meals at all hours. a Grocer's House and &M£L -*~ Si0 P» tOT of Hob.'3?.n-rtrcet. contain "ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and ffttP laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. rpO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-rooined JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Eer.t', Sis. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. _^ J&1 i"k —FOE' SALE, Building AUot rl&JLvF© ments, 89 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post oilicc. IjlOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wake iield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vailc, House Agent, Shortland-st. J-®(f&<■'s£% —CAPITAL Five - roomed C*W r& 9j-]\fi/ Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. J&GXrfTfb —^OR SALE, Five-roomed cykd^~Jt^°9 House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, tSrc. with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland sraot. next the Post-otHce. I fiOH SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen -street. 37^ OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and j terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles froai Pupatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPJST, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street, "OROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, tho above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses, &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, _ Fort-street. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new. —Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with, alated root, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TfjiOß SALE, Corner Allotment in -SJ Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. ON "' S A L E," 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfeidu. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. mH E THIS! JL E HO TE L, X (Near tho Theatre Royal). FI R ST«CLASS LIQUOR S! FINEST BILLIAttD ROOM! UP-STAIRS B^ T^^QUALLE£) IN TSS AND GRAM-: (Affiliated to the Unwersit^ ob1 Nkw Zealand), ..The Quarter Bays fo? the ofe'rent yew-are 6th .'-■tf'otuwy, STIU Auvil, !.75h Jwy, and 6Ui Octobeiv JfAttQUIUR MACKABi,



JOHN S O P P E T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. S, Queen-street. I FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a i really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotincnt, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings, house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel!and General FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and. under cultiva tion, except about -10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to 1 ho main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiukui j with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea ; good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, [ three miles from the"landing-place, i JtTOK, SALE, a Burgaia, on very easy terras, a really good 7-rootned Mouse, with every conven | iencefor a family; only 12 minutes walk from i the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAldfi, at an exceedingly j ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good ' land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed j house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil i ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i acrea land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet.' JOHN SOPPET, _____^ No. S, Queen-street. AgH T O N & S O N ® HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Lxsujrance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trues in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of the purchase money oan remain on mortgage. NEWMARKET.—The Lease of Good Business Premises, consisting of large allotment, 51 feet by 135 feet, upon which is erected a Two-storey Dwelling-house and Double-fronted Shop, Sheds, and Two-storey Workshop. A good business in the Ironmongery and Hardware line is now being done. This property is to be sold cheap, and is a bargain for anyone in the Building; ' trade. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfort able well-buil*'. Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stn.H Stablo and good well. NAPIER-STREET.—A 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well, and every convenience. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet, beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hoto —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about If acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotmen 2 with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one. to live acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in goad grass. NEWTON.—Building allotmente, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :v- GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot 'igoina open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in EnErland-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito niart Terrace, adjoining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight ef stairs. CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET.—Large and cora' modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and. are dry and. at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OUSE AND LAND AGENCY] RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the " Daily Southern Cross" and "Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of New Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will foe ready, whenever required, to pay ra advance in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. I). M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. ,■ , Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. t P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen ana Co. MONEY TO LEND .FOR SALE, 210 acres of Good LandatAra rnnu, about 6 miles from Riverhead a""Q- lu FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert %??\ SALE. Three Allotments in Ponsonby. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked un sharp. " THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17._jnsurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND.-A large su~m~di Money tD Lend, in sums ;of £100 and up- ' wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. M"ONEY TO LEND, on M^rWe, at . the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in iar££ or smal JJTJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. TV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free! £Snn£ffi^&^ o£ interest- MONE\ TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest — Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. O- N MORTaAGE.-Moneflo~bi~ad: yanced in various sums. Principals alonp treated with.-Apply to F. W. Lally. Land aSd Estate Agent, Shortland-street a MONEY TO LEND~Sr~l^i^id Security; interest low.-Aomv tQ FW, Meyer, Solioitfor, 28, Shortiand^trfet 6 7i/T E R C H AN TSrAGE^fsr^nd Machine Ruler, and Account Book mS& €w R a A pS iS \ EEPI GRASS SEEtM * b i Prin*e, Sample Canterbury Gra&s S^d for Sale very cheap; also, jjV-,wl[Wheat? Mmkj 11^^33^"6^ Bacon- Htt™~ Keillors Marmalade, Tapioca, Primes, Maocaroai, ate, , (SC—Apply to " GEO. COZSNS, 7 Queea»3tree& ■ I hereby give notice that. lam ttbfc KiSt»o6BibJß I for certain VALUATION NGT.tOKS. ineayteijj. ■on Postal CardSi for the Ded«.vo;»d ar«d it? Ponaonby Highway .Distf-.i-jet, and mat !>■•.- '•<;?!>£ is inserted on BVOfl x.,oU*.& without tift" £?<{«« ledge or cpnaejst,