The Evening Star.

You VIII.-No. 3,258.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1877.

PRICE : 0!S T£ PENSTY.



w^fe*^ "O EGU LA R MONTHL _ JLV STEAM COMMUNICATION A^^OU^i^ KLAXD ' SYDNEY The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captaii Logan, may be expected here again about tbi 18th June. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne tliret days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. .„ _, . . Agents. IC. Queen-street, Auckland. May 24, 1577. fT NI 0 N STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J OS 1 NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—June 1377. for taranaki, nelson, picton wel LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau.- Steamship. Date of Sailing. at?st Tram. Wem.'.vgtos, Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon Hawk a ..j Wednesday. 6th, 3p m j 2p in hADvniRD.. Monday, 11th, 8.30 a.m. 7am Taitpo ..i Friday, loth, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m! Wbm'xiito.v: Tuesday, lGth, 2 p.m. 12 noo-i Hawea ..! Saturday, 23rd. 2 p.m. 12 nco'i Taranaki Weduesaay, 271h, 10 a.m.! 915a m' TAUPO . Monday, July 2 1 p.m.! 12 noon! FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Wednesday, June 6, — ' 12 noon. FOR TA U It A NGATPO YE R T V P A V NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON' AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wkarf. Wavaka ..I Wednesday, 6tb, 2p.m. — Wa.vaka ..,' Wednesday, 27th, 1 p.m.| FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEKV-STRSET AY HARK. i ' ~ i ' Rotorua.. Wednesday, 20th, 4 p.m. — i ___i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and 'West Queen-streets. .fi^g. QTEAM COMMUNICATION 3__W__m^-* BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •aKSBESWxjaj; THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA. A. FarqUHAR, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— "~*3 tn Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. _cirp From Thames— Saturday. 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. Mc,GREGOR. Agent." •sa^_s^Q TEAM COMMUNICATION JglggJ.O WITH TILE THAMES AND *ssfisSaSzyCOROMANDSL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOW N, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Tijie Table: F;.'.->m Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight - I alia Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or 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 seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. <«SKki_^ TFIOR THE HOT SPRINGS. J^SP^ §J MAHURANGI. MATAKANA, "********&& KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — AUCK_AN TD AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, V. ednesday, and Friday, at mid-dr-y. Mahurangi. For JTahurangi. every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatj, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 ana. .from. Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY g SON. wgg|^_OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helcnsville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi aud Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's t'de, returning on Wednesday. For Port' Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing, tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY. at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, find for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otaiiiatca on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. S3" This Service commences on MONDAY, _Bth May. J. CASEY & SON. ZZtZ OJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD )0 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. *SiV£_. "SJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ■^MikWsr-*^ ROA' AND MANGONUI- The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid #t the Oince on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— «triotly 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 V at G p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. {To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wcdiesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. CI TEAM ON THE KAIPARA jgg^S WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WKAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MIT AT AT. A.RATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Hclensville every Tuesdavand Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY' & SON, Red Office, Wharf. qteam to the wade m&^-o and puhoi. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday. 6.30 a.m. Monday, June 4,12 noon Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. .sg^^^im O R W A I U X v. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku a3 under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. «|g||^m I ME TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Frid.-vy, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. 10s per ton. I TUTU [lll'llT'Trr



J 2Sl^"P ACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY. * FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship I AUSTRALIA, ■ I Y,y^hlA:'\ C-45SS& Coninwnder, will leave - Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the Cth June, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage flpply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «£gtffe^ AUCKLAND STEAM *__msMea>-£*>- PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE, The s.s. ; PRETTY JANE , Will leave Auckland for the above ports on , SATURDAY, tbe 2nd June, at 2 p.m. Will call atAwanui if sufficient inducement oilers. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th-* above port on MONDAY, the Ith June, at 4 o'cloc',s p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. SS&TF' ° R W A I v X uT -aSfcEle* The gSi TAM O' SHANTER will leave ror "Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, y a.m. Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt- dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnngf, or Kovv-mn.rkF.t >?S.=s riWE NEW ZEALAND .i3_§Kli^_ J- SHIPPING COMPANY'S tegjpg*g^LlN2S. "^fegfrarea FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 421 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. tS£3& ~W 0R LONDON DIRECT. f^^^^^> TO FOLLOVT THE The Al Clinpor Ship ELECTRA, S6H tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation tor cabin and steerage passengers. For freight or passage anply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 10. 1577. ' __?_,;_. "OARQUE 'ALASTOE,' i3__%__W^ PROM LONDON. ■^^■sbQaiygSsT The above Vessel having re- ported at tbe Customs. Consignees are requested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery of goods, in terms of Bill of Lading. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at tho Customs on MONDAY next, at 12 L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by my Crew without my written authority. T. GLASSEBROOK, Master, rfs a. WOW L0 A DI N G A T _2|i|£ih__ SYDNEY FOR THIS s____££_____ The clipper brig V I S I O N, 153 tons register. Freight. 15s. per ton. JL. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. -XSa-^5. A LL Claims against the _^%^f^Ss. __. Schooner Josephine must uf^&^^S^-^^ rendered before 10 a.m. on __Mi^S^^s ATURD AY, the 2nd prox., Ftgir._f^__._- otherwise they will not be recog nised. WARD & CO., Agents. Fort-street, 31st May, 1877. '\\TAIKATO STEAM NAVI- J^^^^ v? GAT.ION & COAL MINING ■ ii v. mi an i COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME-TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. May 23.1577. 3ss__. mHE Brigautinc FLIRT, rfi -*- Jo° tons register, John F&f^'-P^- McKenzie, Tvlaster, is a Regular _L___&2^ Trader between AL CXLAND and -___^S_w LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to d. b. Mckenzie. A.noblanrt. ITahrTiß.rT IS. If/.'fi. rS'lTa ircTE KITCHEN, \JT PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Pi.umber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. -_XT H. S X I N N E R, ?f 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflice Fittings. &c, &c. rjT_ro~&.. J. H A It BUTT, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shoktland-steekt Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. IL ¥. B. WO6DII AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. Jan ii arv 18. 1577. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O ifle LE A T I-I E R Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Mai/.e ground and crushed. __ TT>ONES 1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. ft: J. SOPPBT. 11l R E SII SHIP MEN T S J_D OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). ~T. D U 17 E "V, © INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pipes, Roofs, &c. Old ■or New Proof Coated at ss. per square yard, warranted fire and water-proof. Orders strictly attended to. Address: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd, Elliott-street, Auckland, near the Market, where Testimonials and Price List may be \mmt__________________________m______m



GEOBGE AKERS Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. I i Cash Buyers of Tallow. WafTjTock br o~th cc s. Soap & Canole Manufacturers, ! Richmond, Cox's Creek. 1 OfHrv* i— On rhai .■»-«*«•»_■.. Anokian^. J~ W. M A C~D ONA LD, 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION | AGENT, Bank Bun.DiNGS, Auckland. , i N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. JAMES B U f*CITB R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. j Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on j Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ! and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut l or uncut., at. reasonable rates. A M E S TT~L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), i Near Gore-street Jetty. | Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering | Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, i _ Belaying Pius, &c. F. WT"B ~S~T E R, !«r WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ! SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: ; 113 Queen-street, Auckland. • <Nn_-t t.hn I In Inn >l«.nkl X A N D~jT S~O P~P E T^ tJ 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, Aud No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL o COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish 1 Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate 3 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographh Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldiag-3. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed—.s & 97, Q.UEEN-STRRET. J CARSON, House and Laud Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, Stickbuhy's J.irir.niNOsa" QnßSiv-PTRKET. -f?\ R I N G~ JLP 9 COMMISSION AGENT, SIIORTLAXD-STREET. Oj V M O N D S- S T R E E T. lO I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. llat=, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Buys' Clothing made to order. J. H A A P E. t-*zmix!&. Vkt7 j6.itJ Ci LAR X E B R OTHERS / (LATE CROMUIK_) ROYAL FINK ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-stroet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size. at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. EN J AM IN TANK E R, (Lute Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business.- to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the best guarantee for the future, ho therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sullicient test of bis integrity and business ability. Oflice : Corner of Queen and ShortfamFstreei-', upstairs. IV/TR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor "to the JJvJ. City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tbe above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. __ By rfi». d? /fvr~ The Appointment q^7; ' cp Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. T\/r R S. PAT E, J_vJL STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victor! .-street, j Mre. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland j and i.s vicinity that she has just received, ex j Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French I Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. TVT E R C H A NT"s7 _AGENTS, "" and J3jL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements ! Magazines, Music, and other Works hound in | all style., by WILLIAM LEYS, Borfkbinder, i Machine Ruler, and Account Book Ma-nufac turer, next door to Evening Star office. ; Wvndham-streer,. ! T>A^r_TrEI!)_N"N EW DUCT AND SHOE ! X MART, IGGa, Queen-street, Opposite A. Doruwell's, Butcher. | WM. KINCAID & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have now I OPENED as above, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boots nnd Shoes ac prices to suit the times. We respectfully request the attention ot Ladies to our Large Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes to measure. The "Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. A- _ o E T T « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L.. while thanking tho public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on band a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. _ ■XTICCOL, HENDRY & CO., ±S 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. lITE LA N 1) BRO T H E RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:— Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c„ Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. 0 }_ _ Q E< C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, and hope 3by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. A orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auck S<=wi Of>i?nt will wuiftlvA pmwDt attention MASON ""^B R OTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest. Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS* having undergone the asital course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. . Descriptive Catalogues are ready, stad may be j had on application, at the Nurseries. Parnell, or j __________________»H_«



"jl/T R. T. TRA F J R D SURGEON i__7^__ Wakefield- DENTIST, OTfytppl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teflfo .'from Onfl to n. Vr.ll Pnt.l T> II I C " ~~ X Si PATENT BRICK ' WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous 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.- TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at OT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRIT OMAR T R O A D. And at tho Suit. Nam'or. fjTi s~H~E~Tt a~n"T7 c~o7 3J Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Dank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. "El VERY ONE HIS OWN HuRS_T JL__ CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has just opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HOUSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new invention,—to be worked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, IK! Queen-street _______ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, C __^ D _ ~c£>ei.'] Xl (' VO 1< 1.. ■ STREET EAST. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. i Also, P RIVAT E BOA RDINO ROUS E Upper Queen-street, Next Door to the Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week ; with Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. "£;•__. Hoarders wanted. J.J j_ £ J7 AM' V I E, \j BUILDER AND CONTKACTOR, Kyber Pass. N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. HfK r_. rf*^7- -_ ">»Sii__s<^*_rri_i--Si.wi<' "OOYAL TDOWLING QALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. New Alleys ! New Balls Everything New ! ONLY Gd. Game through the Day. £2T Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland DWA R D BA R T IITy BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1565.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and OlHce Fittings, &c., &c, prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv i Branch. , EDWARD BARTLEY, ■ ALB X R T - S T R E E T Near Market. [est a]j li slle d *a. d. 1564. ] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING : AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Welles ley-street East.— VV. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th« public for their patronage durinc- the pa«t 13 years, W. HI. & Co. would best to inform them that they have now on hand a complete . ptock of th« very best dyes, and that, with »hoir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca« turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the 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 j E"tablishiiicnt, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wa«led upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Ollice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. /Galvanized iron works. : S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, , RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-s treet. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gaslitting of every style done at shortest : notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for i manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, , carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate | attention. S. PARKER, ! Licensed Plumber for Auckland ' Waterworks, wellesley-street, A .tokt.Atjt:. J OURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES - and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho„es, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being < ready to proceed to the Lake District irnme- * diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. 1 \TEWM ARRET NURSERY, JJI NEAR RAILWAY STATION. , c. s. Mcdonald, During tho present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, we'll prepared for removal. All tbe Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. mHE "Gl NCO R E COFFEE 'Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE "GINCORE Is Packed in One, Two, Foui, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE XjWCOBE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS,, 22(1 $ ggß, Queen-street. BiflaH _ HHH _ BH^nHHHiiHHfI|BH



WANTED the Public to Kmv.\ L. U. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell oil' all bis sloe!: 01 Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show:— Finns Insignus, i)s V doz. ; Cuprcssus Macrocarpa,-12. T0 doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is 6d each 1200.000); two-year-old Thorn Quick's, extra strong, I2s >er 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. 11. GREEK, t^ca field View Nursery, oft'the Grafton Road. ANTED IvNOWN, t hut Mt.S. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-stroet to the bottom of Wakefield street. near its junction with Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertights. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. ANTiiP KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and Fnncy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography : Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Oflice n the Colonies. \T7"ANTED Known, that D. COLDIE is v ? prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes. Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, He-use Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts. Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &c, &C, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cub torn-house-street. \J_T~ A. WATERMAN begs to inform ? V 9 his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as-Porter's, nearly opposite the 'I'heatrc Royal, Queen-Street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed room?, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Moaisat ail hours. TIJANT'ED, Purchasers for best Si!ver ?f on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £S 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £(i 15s. per set; a-large slock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. f>d. each, comjilete with looiints.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Sad flies, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and SiH'«r |&nii7it«rt. and Dray f-Tamesa. ~A UCXLAN.I) "MODEL" ' TRAINING J\. S C H 0 OL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ing : Mr. E. Phaser Jones. C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. PEltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German : (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature. Classics and Mathematics: Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, JMiss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence -April 9, July 9. and October 1. P%rrf<> ■>" r * '^*tV, AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and'oth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head MastAr. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL. vv'ellington-street: The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Sec, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzek. - Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in, the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. T HE PHCENIX "FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in (Maims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is nov* prepared to effect INSURANCES at, Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. QOUT H33 EIT IS H INSURANCE OCOMP A N Y. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description aud Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the "Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the bland &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Oflice, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ! I_TEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE ! XI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every lescription of Property may be effected with this Company. HIIII3 Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight, Insured, by .teaniers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. $sr Losses Promptly Paid. G-TCOUGiS P. PIKRC.E. Manaaar H_TEW ZEALAND DEAD AND GAL- D( VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting 3f ail kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and ail kinds if Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current, rates given for Old Lead and Metals. f'AA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16.. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, fill 10s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. f\B SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER 100 tons Coarse and Fine Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Fowl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100's & 50 s. Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantity, Auckland, Canterbury, and Melbourne grown Canterbury' Cheese, Hams and Bacon Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples, Oranges Peanuts, and Cocoanuts LEVI W. EATON "Gl Q X ONE MONTH ONLY, Preparatory to Taking Stock on 30tii June, THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY WILL SELL TIMBER AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, _ganr~,. ..... - r--.1. ■ -"--"i'ajW^r___l___H__B__



;*OENJ Ail I N rp A- NN E R t: ! ACCOUNTANT. COMMISSION, LAND . 1 AND MINING AGENT, 3 | Coijner oe Queen and Shortland-streets ] j FOR SALE— ; ! House and two Allotments, frontages to twe . j streets in the heart of the city, first-class site t'oi j wholesale or manufacturing business. Price. i £100. Terms., one-third cash; balance may | remain. . j Six-roomed House and 14 Allotments, in a I rising suburb ; good opportunity for a builder j or speculator. Price, £000; terms easy. j First-class Business Premise-sand Dwelling ! j Newmarket, present owner leaving the colon j Price'low. and terms to suit purchaser. j Eight-roomed House and extensive Out-build j ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, 1.-oarding-house, or school. Cheap and terms , easy. I £ Three House's and Allotments. Mongonui, | also. 40 acres Bush Land in same district, cheap. Eligible Allotments in Ponsonby, Devonpoit, Ngaruawahin, Sec. fre. $3_ WANTED—Houses and Allotments for j Sale. FOB SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of redly good land, about half in grass; orchard fully 'stocked: there is good water power, also splendid water frontage ; a comfortable House, 23 x If! feet, with Outhous-s. Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard, &c, ceo. Price. .-M.jo.-S. Vaile, Land-and Estate Agent, Snort land-s'reet, next the Post-ofiTce. |jIQE SALE, a Large Swop-and Dwelling .3 House in Waketleld-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile-, Ho-uae Agent. Shortland-st. J_^ysb;{\ —CAPITAL Five - roomed c^sS ;-w'" PX f * Verandah' Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. 4-* 1 gVA'CASHrihTlaiice at 6 per cent.— c*J jl. v>- t/ j_ n xmproved Farm of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Shed*, Stockyard, Src.- Price, £100.— S. Vaile," Land Agent, Shortland-street. WO It ""SALE". (cheap), Saddle Hotel, _JS_r Tokatea Range, Coronmndel. House doing fair business. Owner lo.iving on ace unt of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. .*f' ACRES of First-class LAND, includ &P ing a line Orchard, situated withing a mile and a half of the Post-ofUee, .and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable t'uant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oflice. "ORolTeTsTde, pa r n ell. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the 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 earns to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. J&fhA fk —FOR SALE, Five-roomed c_yeo'~£rA/* House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, Sec, with freehold allotment, 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Asrent, Shortland street, next the Post-ofH cc. TJTOR SALE, at Epsom, a hirst-class _lj Two-story D welling-house with every con venience, and freehold allotment, well laid out and fenced.—Apply to J. G. Wilson, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. ~\T O T 1 C E. ME. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. — House Property carefully superintended. • Rents Promptly Collected. Tho Interests of Landlords constantly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounte Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer 10 the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M- Buckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Gariick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Air. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,—Special attention given to' Road Boards and County. Rates. JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a rcallj" good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 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 whicli are under cultivation, the remainder. in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling? house, stables, cow-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, where 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 49 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, ocdy 12 miles from town. FOR SABE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or really good Land, part bush and part strong, f.rn,.with frontage to the main.river. FOR SALS, at an exceedingly low price, lOC acres of Good Land on the Waiau Biocfc WaiuknV with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120, acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the"landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargam, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE BALIS, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 108 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed. he-use, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. E'OR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best oart of Richmond. J FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14, miles from Auckland. Terms easy. I 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. 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 Avith choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET,. No. S, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Ayply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Qaeen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably, cheap, aiiK term, easy, 100 acres of rsally good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in gras3, balance bush, only two miie-s from Papatoitci.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Ns>. 8, Quecn-stro^t. IJBTW FOR THE PEOJLE FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE. PRICE OF BREAD. Wrate'd the Public to know that I >vill-sell my Superior Quality Brsad at did. fo_f cash, at my Shop sd. delivered. Also, Second Quality at 4d,.at the Shop ; 4_d- delivered. Hot Rolls and Bans. Id. each, at; t a.ni. daily. Don't forget.— JtOLLERSON (late McKeon), corner of Plr.t and i Vincent-streets. 'Terms str^tly cash at the. Shop. i.e. _ . . .. _l^_^gs___g_^i^fe{__&&^i^^ TZ" AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By order, A. V. MACDONALD,



, m H E A T R E R O V A L J To-night! _?o-_n_;_a.! J an n EVERY NIGHT I EVERY NIGHT! Continuing until the--departure of the R.M.s. i Australia (or, or about, .Time C, for San Francisco), by which this < 'ompany take their leave of New Zealand. TTOWORTH'S /^RIGS2?AL; -TTIBERNICA IRISH IRISH IRISH j! SCENERY,-SONGS. DANCES. WIT AND HUMOUR.. I Admhsion— 35., 25., and Is. Doors -open at -...J; cosMttence at o. jj. GRANT) MID-DAY PERFORMANCE to-morrow ■saturday). For Schools, Families,- and' Children ! Doors open at 2 O'clock. 100 POUNDS OF LOLLIES WILL BE GIVEN 1 AWAY! Each and Every Child to Receive a Portion. H Prices for Day Performance -—Adults, Dress | Cir«le, 2s: Stalls, Is; Children, Sd. Tickets and Seats can bo secured at Upton's, Jj Book Stationer, Queen street. M E. Howorth Treasurer, j Juii.v i loworth Manager. I " AWiIABETICAL" WILMAMP, General Agent. r\r\ H E- A T It E R O V A L. j BAKER AND FARRON. WANTED, 30 Sr.ir.:..r, i:oY'. between the ago- ; of 10 and 11—Apply to-morrow morning at 10 | o'clock at tlie 'i he^tre Royal Door. "ft TON DAY EVENING, 4th JUNE, j JLOL GRAND OPENING OK ;, T^ORNWELL'S _&TEW \ LBERT JTALL. » DARBY-STREET. | New and B-EAUTiKur. Stage and Scenery, By Neville Thornton. MB.NEVILLE THORNTON begs to announce to his friends and the Auckland public generally, j that he has taken the above Hall, and intends giving a f __T VARIED ENTERTAINMENT *__ Three Evenings Weekly,. , j Consisting of Drama. Farce, Burlesque, Scien title Phenomena, Feat- of Legerdemain, &c ,at I prices which will be within the reach of svlmost I everyone wishing to enjoy an evening of harm- jti less and rational, amusement; in fact, constitu- jl ting the Cheapest, Most Varied, and Entertain ing Programme over submitted to the. Auckland | public. . • '. Mr. THORNTON lias much pleasure in an- | nouncing that he ha 3 secured the services of § PROFES_OR HENIKIE. § formerly of Hagarty's Combination-Troupe, who will exhibit bis "Wonderful "Arabian Box Mystery,". "The Goblin Drum.Aerial Suspen- j sion," and a host of Feats of Legerdemain, Tricks of Science, &c. The performance will commence with the I Laughable Comedietta.of OU T T O NUR SE ! i Characters by M*\, Mrs., and. Miss Amy Thorn ton, Messrs. Hoyle, James,.. Sec ... To be followed by , PROFESSOR HENIKIE J In his Wondrous Performances. I Interlude of Song and Dance. .11 The whole to conclude with the Sparkling j Burlesque, . . LA BELLE DU VILLAGE ! . . With all the original Songs, Dances* Costumes, Sword Combats. *" ] Doors open at 7.50; commence at S. '{ Ladies' Cloak-room and attendance. ,; Front Seats. 2s ; Back, Is. In active preparation: 'TSeance-s-a- la Daven- J port, Fay, &c." Done without Cabinet, Dark ness, or Spirit assistance. T~E~M .P~E. RAN C£,"II ALL, I ALBERT-STREET,. i SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 2nd June,,1877. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, ( At the above.Hall. A Great Programme for this evening :—Comic j and Sentimental Songs, . Double and Single | Kongs and Dances, Negro Delineations, and Bending Jb'eats, by the Members of the above ''] Troupe. To conclude with. tlie LaugTfable Farce of "THE NEGRO PHOTOGRAPHER," f by Mr. Smart and the Mettam Bros. : Chairman—Mr. G. Warburton. | Doors open at 7.30, commenqe at 8 precisely. Price of Admission—Tiirkeresce. | Boys under 16 will not bo. admitted, unless accompanied by their parents.-QE guardians. ! W, H. SCEATS, Manager. SN T. E R T A I, N. M E N T. " LOKINE-STRESr HALL, . FRIDAY, June 1, By the St. Matthew's Sunday-school Choir and | others. The Entertainment,to consist of Songs, Choruses, Recitations, Glce3, &s. In aid of the Funds for the Purchase of a. Haimonium. . J Tickets may be, had from. Members of the Choir, the Sunday-school Teachers, or the i Secretary. Tickets, 13 ; Children's Tickets, 6d; Gallery, 2s. ,i Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 7.30. 1 THOS. H,. WEBB, Hon. Sec. J ¥_> ÜBLI SH E D,. THIS DAY, 'f JL B.Y. HERR. SCBOTT, j FANTASIA. FOR THE PIANO, j; " LOUIS- XIII." . To be had of alLMusic-sellers, and at Herr j Sehott's. Acade-iny of. Music, 30, Shortland- S street,. IT U S.T PUBLISHED. O- ' ' A REVISED .MAP OF THE THAMES GQLDFIELD, Shewing iis principal Claims and Workings, PULM-AN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS,. " Shok__and-street. TWT OT I.C E €* F R E M O V A L. HERR SCBO__ begs to inform __3..P.up_s that hs has.REMOVED his Academy ojMusie to No. 30. ShprtJaad-street (late Hoffman's Piano Warehouse), a.t.aw doors above the _Psstrof_i.ce. HERR SSHOTT'S ROOMS are avail able. Ser- Assemblies, M-_sesft. Soirees, and Meeti.Kjs..--Apply ■"■Academy, of Mu3ic, No. 30, Shi-y_ias;id-ervt_-t. ¥1 TL II A L L. & C O. HAVE REMOVED FROM WYNDHAM-STREET TO TiSE * J STORES FORMISRLY OCCUPIED BY MESSRS;.. LOW & MOTION, HIGH-STTISET AND VULCAN LANE, j PV L MA N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. | Vk}T?3 of the Hot Lakes, Roiomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har- Bour, and principal buhdiags (also album size) t. of 4iiok_uid. ■ ■■--. c^n*,-,-_ Twtmifa tnittm instentaneouslr.'. L