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AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



~2_%£^ "julOR SYDNEY AND MEL _*ggj|g^-L' BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 11th instant, and is due here on the 16th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 19th inst. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th April, 1877. rTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). ! Time Table—April 1877. | FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- ' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT j CHALMERS, from Manukau. , Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train* I Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taraxaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'-.gtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. i I FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. "~~ j Wakatipu Thursday, 19th - — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2±th, 4 p.m. — "" HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, I Agents. | Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ! .^te*-. QTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *^^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— i From Auckland— , Monday, 3.30 p.m. From Thames— | Monday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. . A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «^fc=^ "IT.OR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jg&mtt *A MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "sSsa3ESBi'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every ; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. j Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday i at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. I Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ! For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. •sasSK^ TO RIVERHEAD Jlllllg; k5 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LHiLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. d TEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville 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. .-SftS^,/ 17.bR RUSSELL, WANGA „^^^^Jj 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 Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Yat3p. m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 I Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June i Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manasrer. «S^.Tir A I W E R A, ! .Jllllllg; T V HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She Avill con- ; vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for i a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Toavcl3, &c, to 15s. for First- . class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer avtll leaA-e every Saturday at 2 ! p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. j On Mrmdavs. I rt^x T^OR LEVUKA DIRECT. ' The brigantine I -lifegffi**; AUGUSTA | will leave for the above port, on TUESDAY, 17th, at 10 a.m. All cargo to be on board on Monday. *" i A.S.P. Co.. Agents. ' rAIKATO STEAM NAVI -3&_l___Z \> GATION & COAL MINING "■"■ COMPANY (LIMITED). mv TIMETABLES lhe steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamnton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and ■ Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge-Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. j Lambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. i FRANZ SCHERFF, j -_ . Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. -^kS^ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF •jfa&SjSff^-*^-- PACKETS TONEVv'ZEA s_L. I_'« Owned by Messrs Shaw, havill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, Lonuon. m?^ above Line of Ships are REGULAR -"•oof" jRS to all the principal ports of New They are clipper ships, classed Al at mi oy£S, and commanded by experienced masters. W isUl,? f Fare is most substantial and of the "«si; quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. «_.o= undersigned are empowered to grant R???^?^*-01*1 *<c_idon to New Zealand, payment wr which has been guaranteed in the Colony; tteturn Bhips to London also leave at almoat TO'ilar intervals. yfflik Particulars on application to V • fc„Pi NATHAN & CO,, ) M«f GRAHAM,



«Spgß^»jp] XCURSION COROMANDEL & GRAHAMSTOWN. j The iron s.s. KINA • Will leave Auckland for Coromandel at 12 noon ____._, on Monday, 16th inst. • Will leave Coromandel same day, af. 430 p.m., for Grahamstown , WiU leave GrahamstoAvn for Coromandel on _.__..,, Tuesday, 17th instant, at 6 p.m. Will leave Coromandel for Auckland on Wed nesday, at 10 a.m. Return Tickets for the round trip, 20s. From Coromandel to Grahamstown, 10s. I From Auckland to Coromandel, available from Monday to Saturday, 13s. | Weather and other circumstances permitting, j W. ADAMS, Master. i WADE I AND PUHOI. 1 The paddle steamer EFFORT leaves as follows :— ; From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9.45 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting, HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. 1 or w ATuiru. I "i2S^s^s' The p.s. OREGON I Will leave for Waiuku as under :— | From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 7 a.m. Monday, noon | Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, noon j Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. ! Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— j Tuesday, 11 a.m. > Weather and other circumstances permitting, j Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. j M. H. ROE. j *§S_S7iP * <* r'^ The a.s. barquentine j EMU j Will sail for abOAre in a few days. For freight or passage apply to 1 STONE BROS., j Agents. j __ , , jshv^v OARQ.UE 'LOCH URR,' jRSr»^. JL> FROM LONDON. _IS___S__-____K--^» l _2-_H§te6s»it_^ All Accounts against the barque B&iMa^Ea*:Sl 'LOCH URR' must be rendered J in duplicate to the undersigned by noon TO- j MORROW, the 14th instant, or they cannot be reco_rnised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Auckland, April 13, 1877. -gggl^Xfl 08. "WAIUKU. "•■s^3_S-» The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 7.30 a.m. Monday, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 8.30 a.m. Wednesday, 12.30 noon Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of .Mcac-re. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; 01- Mahsi-s. w. j. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, OrxVhrms-'j- or Nowmarlrnt. «s;_kS^ 01 TEAM COMMUNICATION -€_-Sfe-^^:iO WTTH THE THAMES AND <wsw COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time T able: From Auckland:— Saturday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla. Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 5 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one horn- before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for good 3or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seA ren days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. rs^sv TpOR LONDON DIRECT. HfeK^^^^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a feAV steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., A (--ents. ~Z^_~ mHE" Brigantine F L.I RT, HiT'S^Jv JL 10() ton 3 register, John &d?f*%xS^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular jLb^hz&p^ Trader between ALOKLAND and sfe'SSKSSUai LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoK-ENZnC 4nokln.T)«l. PV.brn.-rv 16. IK7fi "VT' ■' O T ' I C E. T. B. HI 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 be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the f olio wing rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- t_.,„ w__._- Total amount ing over rcr vveeK> Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 I 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 ; DEPOSITS received at the following rates— !12 or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum ! 7 day's notice ... ... : » , JOHN BATGER, I Secretary. IJOTICE OF REMOVAL. i I KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & CO., 1 WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Beg to intimate to their friends and the public that tbey have REMOVED to those Extensive Premises in HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, Shortland-street, lately in th_ occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Shera, and Co., where their Business will be carried on from THIS DAY (Thursday), April .2. |S?7. j



j SPECIALITIES ! (SPECIALITIES ! j F. HEWIN & BROTHER I Have much pleasure in announcing that they l have just received from Messrs. Crosse and j Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another ! SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We i enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite ; an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— ) $ ( ) .$ .( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ; Chili Vinegar ) ' Jugged Hare } ) Red Cabbage v J Mince Meat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( j German Sausage ( { Orange JeUy "A m ) ( Oxford Sausage / > Apple Jelly B ) ( Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant V£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant § ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honeyy • / \ ICipped Herrings / ) — $ ■( ) . $ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Lanoed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A ! trial solicited. PROVISIONS. .Being' Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, Adz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 7lb. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods deliArered in the City and Suburbs, and Families AYaited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m T .-r. HP T.^.rr, GORNKR OP QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEYVrREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. ROO X S & BASSE TT, COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (iicav or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and other City (London) dignitaries. "ftJEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJ. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street 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. R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. BroAvn and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. -~ N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. R. SKINNER, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts," Office Fittings. &c. &c. T> L. ' "H. "M ~"E E ~K, A.\J9 LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. . Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts hy sup plying a good article at. a moderate price to secure a. share of public patronage. ARN OCX BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlon»—Dnrham-ntr***.-. AnoWimi- Cj T A R /***** jjOTEL, * Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up Avith every comfort and 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, &o. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING ANTD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Riohmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing tho public for their patrmiag _ durinc ."he past 13 years, W. TO. & Co. Avould bee: to inform them that they have now on hand a complete Block of th* very best dyes, and that, with »heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit tho Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City E°tabhshment, Wellesley-street East, will meet Avith pmmpt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 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, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &0., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. OYMONDS- STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of Avhich I shall Sell at Town Prices. NeAV Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and 8.11 machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. HEAP E. Appointment c^^§^^^sP Marchionesß Ladyship i **3Sl,^*^«««-*» Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RISING BELT MAKER, Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begß to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she haß just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French CoutiU_s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean j $.§o, strong i#B§k§&9« ingpo£6ft iiiyitecii j



i..: i CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. Ja""m Eg"""""',l B""xj"" T."c"' Hi R. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut. or unent>. at mHaonablo rates. T\ ' N S A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' EILLIARD TABLES, , j i Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished Avith the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiaud, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. _^^ PU L MA 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 instantanerusly. E O R G E A~K ER S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tajjjjp.w." •jV/T R. T. TRAF FO R D SURGEON 4g%^± Wakefield- DENTIST, jmf*-g| street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifioifti Tnntti (from Otif. to a D-Ol SmU, J A■ M E S B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. i Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering ; Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, I Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS,, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. ' N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of a. ell-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good Shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present loav price of Bricks, intending Builders will lind it adA-intageous to use 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.LBERT,(J^^^^^ r Hotel, QUEEN-STREET-< The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot-1 are 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. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie'b) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba__k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 1%/T USICALNOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. Gd.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, -will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c., &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 840 QUFEN-STRTCFT KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. FireClay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, t Victoria-street Fast. f\ N 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 Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JOHN SOPPET'; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels. Dehvery, and the Booking: of Pasaena-era. Ontoher 30. ISTfi. jg P E C I A L N QTfCi: Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded, with dispatch by Early Train, thenoe per Coach, by bookmtE at the office of JOHN SOPPET, i _ _ __- ._, ■*_. .. No* 8» Queen-street. Agent fo- Mr. W, TH. Carter. "IT" A I PAR A RAlLWAY frVensnre Dte»t^GOODS should i_ E avo Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea-TUESDAYS. Wairoß-FRIHAYS, Byprte. __. &. V, MACDONALD,



-j O POCKETS NEW NELSON HOPS, Ex 'Hawea.' T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N S A L E, By the Undersigned :— : ex 'erhemy,' 'jessie,' ' saucy kate,' 'Kenilworth,' & 'Emma' : 05 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALITY FLOUR in sacks, 100's and 50's. 210 sacks BRAN 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) d cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Curle' and 'Kate Brain ' . -250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. Ex 'Nar do o' @ Dunedin, from Foochow : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. J£ A U'R -I! ]f£ AUR l! JUNK TUBE R, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet ... .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," EVENING-STAR OffiCO. Auckland. HENDRY & CO., -LI AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coo:mbes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, 9.15 a.m. "AT *~„ ~.*„. — 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m, 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: B. 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. BCEORGE COOK, Wakefi el d-street. F. WEBSTER, • wholesale and retail" SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 133. Queen-street, Auckland. iNoTct th* Tlt-ion Rank> E~~ O C A R R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, feav doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/TONEY to LEND in large or smaU JjtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or email sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. : a P E C I A L ¥T 0 T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, H&ving taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the publio that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW 5c EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS*, and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Genta' Silk Umbrellas, &c. ■ MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., } solicits a oontinuance of the patronage pf His* friends to the new firm, and, will guarantee every attention shall fc§ g|is



WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply aU kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood FeUoes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ___ WANTED, Purchasers 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 Avork, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, .Brass and Silver Mounted, and Tim.- FTarnPR!.. gmO LET, a Grocerls House and JU-M-JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas' laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, .top of Hobson street. 0 LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice A'olcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W.' Aitken, Land Agent. "El O ~R 7s A L EJ The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in -Symonds-street. It is most sub- j stantially built, and could be easily restored to j its former use. ii H. PARTINGTON, | ' Stitchbury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a 4-roomed House, Dublin street, to be sold cheap. H. PARTINGTON Stichbury's Buildings. OR SALE, a Small Farm of 100 acres Good Land, with three-roomed House, &c, all fenced and subdivided, 12 miles from town by road and water. H. PARTINGTON, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole iot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.— Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, Avith an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such'a business as Avill 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. FOR SALE, three-roomed House in the best part of Ponsonby, with two large allotments, all fenced in. Would be sold on very easy terms.—Apply to Messrs Connell and Bromfleld, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. "CT O R S~ A L E. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together Avith Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries, Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, Sec, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particular;, apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & C 0.,. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. _______' ; FOR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT,; Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. • : ".", TT.OR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and JD Boiler.—Apply Star Office. JT ~ ™d Whe^lwT-lih^ii^ GolSfield, doing a good trade, Avith a stood Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or.personally, to James Mackie, Coaohbuilder &c, Grahamstown. FOR SALE, NeAvton 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 slated roof, 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. 1 i"kS.— 600 ACRES orPirst-class Land', .JL".™ at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ShOrtland-street, next the Post-office. J^iKRR —WANTED, a Partner with .?&£]- \Zr \J 9 £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. J&€}K CASH, BALANCE by Weekly 3W/^. t-I& Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quite new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. 1[?1 f__fk CASH, BALANCE as agreed. 3& JL \r \Zr A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, Avith allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. M"' T-TbRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. ■ M _ RS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. AN D J. SOPPET, • Frbeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auokland. mHO S. J. HARBUTT, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-stkeet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ■VT E W C A S T L E /10AL The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing bo, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W, & G. WIN STONE, Custom-house-street, d^i RAT ElfiULT— COMFORTING EP P S'S CO CO A. BRIJAKFA3T. "By a thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of tne fine properties of Avcll-Bclected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills.' It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a Aveak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blool and a properly nourished frame."~-See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply Avith boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., <A HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, TH-UaADNKEPLErSTREET, & 170, PICCADILLY Wwte aSvwtwi Road, Qmfo » Town,* i mmh



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to avo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motioa. 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, d .veiling^ house, stables, coAV-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, Avhere a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. ■. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, Avith good Dwelling-house, stable, coAV-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern,-with frontage to the main river. . FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku! W-th>ereek frontage. i FOR SALE, at a very loav price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from thelanding-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, Avith every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from I the Union Bank. j FOR IMMEDIATE SADE, at an exceedingly ! . oav price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fom roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 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. 8, Queen-street. 1 TV|~ EAT! MEAT!! MEAT!!! FREEMAN'S BAY. VICTORIA-STREET. FREEMAN'S BAY. VICTORIA-STREET. Wanted the inhabitants of the Western side of the city to know that they can be supplied with Meat of a superior quality at the following prices, for cash only :— BEEF, Prime Roasting, 4d to 6d. BEEF, Prime Boiling, 3d to 4d. BEEF, Prime Stewing, 4d. MUTTON, Prime Fore-quarters, 2Jd. ) All the MUTTON, Prime Sides, 3d. f Fat MUTTON, Prime Loins, 4d. (' trim'ed MUTTON, Prime Leus, 4d. j off. CORNED BEEF of the best quality, guaran teed, in kegs and tureens, always on hand. J. MAXWELL, Wholesale Shipping and Family Butcher, Victoria-street, and at Freeman's Bay. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR ' SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days:"January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. "OURIRI POSTS ON SALE. The undersigned .has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), i Wellington, 26th March, 1877. " TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Office, at Mon gonui. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works offices, Auckland. addressed to the Hon. the Minister for for~MongonT3_rr_bn.^oi[np^ke^^ be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Thursday, the 26th day of April, 1877. Telegraphic tenders Ayill be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, ' Colonial Architect. Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington. 26th March, 1877, TENDERS are invited for the Erection, of a Post and Telegrah Office, at Whan* garoa. ... General conditions, specifications, and draw-' ings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Publio Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister foi* Public Works, and marked outside, " Tenders for Whangaroa Post and Telegraph Office," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 23rd day of April, 1877. Telegraphic tenders v/ill be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Publio Works office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), . Wellington, 21st March, 1877. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Court-house at Kaihu. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Publio Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for Court-house, Kaihu," will be receired at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 16th day of April, 1877. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged Avith the nearest District Engineer at the time above' specified. , . - ■ . . « The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, , _:.. ... . .:■ Colonial Architect. . Survey Office, Auckland, Match BBth, 1877. TENDERS from duly qualified Surveyors Will be received up to noon of the Kith April., for certain.Surveys in the Hokianga District. ° Plans, specifications, and conditions can h_. seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily S. PERCY SMITH. Acting Chief Surveyor. ]RANK OF NEw"^iALANDi Notice is hereby given that the HALF. YEARLY GENERAI, MEETING 8 the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in tho Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY. the 26th day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting, By order ot tho Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector, Auckland, March 19th. 1877. T>ANK Qe""nEW ZEALAND. I The Transfer Book, of this Bank will h0 ■ Closed from Tuesday, 17th itffl._mt, till Friday, the 37th idem, both cfays Jggj^^ 'ft**N«Zealand, **«*&¥•«»»,