The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII-Fo. 2,301.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JULY^O, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-4kfe>^ T> EaIT LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain j Logan, may be expected here again about the s 14th August. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. IG. Queen-street, Auckland. July IS, 1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—July 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS. fj:o:m Manuicau. Steamship. Date 01 Sailing. Train. 1 t j Hawea .. I Monday, 23rd—Wharf. 8 I a.m.; Anchorage, 2 i p.m. I 12 noon. TaKaxaki Monday, 30th, 11 a.m.j 9.15 a.m. y-OU TAUUANGA, POVERTY BAY, > \PIKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen-strebt ■U'IiAKK. TAUPO Wednesday, 25th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka ..' Wed., Bth August 1 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, FROM Quek-n-sthv: kt w habf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st,. 12 noon. — HENDERSON "&"ii"AOFAitLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■ aSfcte^ AUCKLAND STEAM JggX||> f\ PACKET COM PAN V FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS ■\VHI leave for th" above port on SATURDAY, 21st July, at 12 o'clock noon. FOR AWANUI AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TEUSDAY, the 24th. July, at 1 p.m. No Cargo received after 2 p.m. VV. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. CiTEAM COMMUNICATION *|||g|g3O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Saturday. 10 cm. From Thames— SB Saturday, 1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. •Sfe^e^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE jtg^g® AND PUHOL The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, G a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d ; Return. 133. "Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. eS^gi^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM -^£3^3*;£3 RIVEP.HEAD TWICE SsssS&z' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. ii^kfe^ tgtorTthe hot springs, mahurangi. matakana, <a^aBXaWAL T, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, 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. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. 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 applyto sEY & ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamnfpa, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangotoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~,-vvr™ a \r SSS" This Service commences on MONDAY, 2SthMay. J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, aRATAWJ, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR gavilleT The s.s. . MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will lea.ye Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday a"fid Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and n argo on Mondays and ITridays. J. CASKY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. rt^.a. XT! O R II OKIA NG A :S&3cf*%s. X? DIRECT. The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Joxes, will sail as above on SATUR DAY next, the 21st inst. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. «g&*^m I M E TABLE. ~"^s* S-S# TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairca Friday. 12 noon Saturday. 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permum.g. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. 103 per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Airents. W~aTl U X U. *i^SS^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From V. aiuku: Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 5.30 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn q' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, os bd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordera to collect goods left at the stores ot Messrs. Henderson and M;ieiarlar,e, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Dnnhnncra or Newmarket. «as^. CITE AM COMMUNICATION Jsgly^O WITH THE THAMES AND s^a°*CORO:iIANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 6 p.m Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11p.m. Not respons|S#e for goods or parcels put on ooard vrithout' a shipping note. J. ELtWAitf),3, Managor,



TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- -*P 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 1 p.m— stritetly 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 FRIDAY at 3 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, July 23 Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRIOGOR. Manatrer. ~\%TAIKATO STEAM NAVI 15i£mgj> y V GATION & COAL MINING ISSS2S&S3'- COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. • ■ . Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary, fort-street,. June 21. 1877. 1 OR W A I U X U. OREGON VVili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 5.30 p.m. Monday, 3 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, -1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Whatipu Saw-mills and Manukau Heads-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Gd; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. «!=_-w "OAKQUE 'G. BROUGH- JL> TON,' CAPTAIN EDKIN, "ip^y^jy^FßOM LONDON. ww&Serv&Ssm Consignees are requested at once to pass entries, pay freight, and receive delivery orders for Goods, at our office, in terms of Bills'of Lading. Cargo impeding vessel's discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed on FRIDAY, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. 18th June, lcS77. PU L M A 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. TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of VICTORIA-STREET East and CoBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour. oFold ones refilled.*^ MASON BROTHERS 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 usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or •to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. \TEWMAKKET NURSERY, _J3I NEAR RAILWAY STATION. C. S. MCDONALD, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the 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. R I N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Milla, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by fc T sopT>TCT "ttT pHILLIPPS & QON, 'have now opened, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. It®, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings. Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0.. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon's i?nticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street "OAPER H A NGING. HENRY SHERLOCK. Paperhaxger, Painter, &c, HOBSON-STREET, one door no* th from Wellesley-street. f^i ALVANIZED IRON WORKS "" S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, Aud all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tne Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class, machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for 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. AUCKLAND. THNGLISH, AMERICAN & GERMAN %±A styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Cargo and McKuJgVQuecn-street, Auckland. =tt7 rfC T OKI A FLOUR MILLiS, V SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LE ATH E R TTrvmJ? taken the Victoria, Flour Mills, are pre mredto execute all orders for country settlers £ d storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on Ye shortest notice Oats and Maize ground and crushed. . T AX SHIRTS 14 to IS inch, Collars attached, at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen streot, Auckland,



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bat SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tall . 4M H A S. LAVE R, \_y BUILDER AND CONTR \CTOR, Kybep Pass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid, shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchaser 3. A M E"S BU T CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnnmt). n-t reasonable rates. M~~R S LYN D' S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea, CoJl'ec, &c., at the Shortest Notice. Ir>~~ F. W E B S T E R, i\'j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAEKB: 113 JI7HKN-SXi<KKT, Aiii.iCLAiiD. OJArt thA TTninn RatiVV J~A N D J. S O P P E T, © Fkbkman'B Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ' FHILLiPPSTAND SONS, OIL s COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilfi"- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PJaotojrraphir Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Bashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 07, QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and Land Agent 9 Rent and Debt Collector, RTTr.TTRTTRY'K BirrT.TITTCRS' QTTKV.V-hTRKKT. ARN OC X BR(>THE RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Cheek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. ISH E R A~~N~D~ CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Pottltry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts o£ the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. J_ jr RANDERSON, c Broker, Mixing, Estate axb Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Otlice: No 1-J, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the 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. __ /"ORGANS! /^RGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Nextjto Bank of New Zealand). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANK. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &0.. &c. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab otlice, Wyndham-street. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that lie has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; aIBO, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Price's moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. im C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877' IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, SaddlerB1 Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting1, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, 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. In R E S H SHIPMENTS 1 OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). B^ T. TRAFiORD SURGEON /sffiSPßfc. Wakefield- DENT IS T, [gS|igp£ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial TnAfch <from On« tn a Vnll K«t>. GEORGE X I T C H E N, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a 1 Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Meti es, . _



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. i BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE '' CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by I B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), : \ LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, \\\: Waikato. X P. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 3877 i S, WYNDHAM-STREET, . - r Ch HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W rJI GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, trj rA Eatimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the , D q Province. „ W * W J.H. requests attention of Builders and *^- fH others to hib New Glazing TaritT. I W ! . • o J. HENDERSON. • 21 ?> ' -8, AVYNDHAM-STREET^ " R O S T & ZN 0 . , IMPORTEPJS. ■- ' PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING''AND COMMISSION AG ENTS; ■, ; * . Corner Vulcan Lane anD Hioil-STRBET, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. - Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. I Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &c. S2T Country Orders promptly attended to. T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE B(J[OT. C. BROOKES Has tho Largest Stock of MEN'S, WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—-The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our ,own make. Men's Watertagkts, 12s. Gd., own own mnjee. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally chciip. C. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, J^lt QUEEN-STREET. Opposite tfsp^ar City Hall, A. WATERMAN beys to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre 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 Bod rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meal&Ait all hours. . . - . 4 ■V/T I R A N D A COAL. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices:— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton „ 1 ton „ 20s. „ ~ cwts. ' ~ 30s. ~ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. fi RE V RIVER COAL. FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smiifo. work. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent. Onehunga. O A L. Now Discharging, ex Barque ' Non |pariel •.' f*OO TONS BESacl "VfEWCASTLE /^OAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. w. & g7~winstone, Custom-house-street. Tfl OOT E' S -JY/|~IRANDA /^OAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than o tons) 183 The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 16 6 Papakura .. 16 6 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehungra .. 14 0 Nevmarket.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the. best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yoursltruly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, —I am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.— Mt. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very'good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May. 1577. —Tbis is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good , or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.— We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, .Cunningham £c King. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, Builder, Sec, Removed to Custom House-street, opposite Archaru's Hotel



"El » P S 0 M. MRS. LAMAN'S Select Dancing Class (by request), will commence on Thursday, July IU. Tickets to be had at her residence on applica tion. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. 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. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL^ WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping;, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), MONS. F. !j?ELTZER. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the I stndy of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR VV SCHOOL, PARNELL. (AFFILIATED TO THE NfiW ZEALAND University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\. SCHOOL. Next Quarter ■will Commence on MONDAY, July 9lh. A School of Art has been formed/under the direction of Mr. Kknnetii Watkins ; and a Special Drawing Cl»ss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 14. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. (^ N SALE, Per "Ceara," "Miss Kilmansegg" " Fairlie," " Camillk," and Late Arrivals-— lOOtons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. V, „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS GO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 14 „ „ BACON & HAMS 15 bales NELSON HOPS T. 11. HALL & CO., HlGn-STKEET AND VULCAN LANE. "TVT ICC OL, II END EY & CO. ."■ 'itAYE FQR SAIE . 500 sacks Superior Maize 1000 ~ Oats (Feed and Seed) f>oo ~ Potatoes (Auckland & Canterbury) 100 ~ Barley 100 ~ Fowl Whiat 10 tons Flour 10 ~ Oatmeal (Dunedin) 10 ~ Fresh Bran 300 Good Dhecse, 6d to 7d Hams, Rolled Bacon, Sugar Tea, Minnie & Dey's Biscuits Salt (fine and course Butter, Onions, &c. &c, &c. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. /L UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J3l. FACTORY ALBERT-iiIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the publiG that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Snerbert Marbles Rt>tt pt> flnnrw Burnt Almonds boiled brOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond TofFy Musk 1 ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofFy Jujubes Everton TofFy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and AVhite Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Torn Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. , WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that afte» having made a very careful analysis of various Samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. Jamks M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. nEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES \JC From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 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. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.39 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.80 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, WaVofiol <1 -Ktrwifc. UCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY. pOn and after MONDAY, 9th July, the mini mum weight lor Goods will be two instead of 1 flve-lmndred-weight. < By order.y?^;^; " A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. King. Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A hinre sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY~TO~LENI>7 on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic—W, H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND om first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 23, Shortland-street. ONEY" TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortiand-strect. next tho Post-offLc. TUCKLAND PERM ANEN T 0 O J^k. 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 instalment?, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend-! p w ■ i Total amount ing over Lei vveeK- Repayable. s. d. j £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 15 3 I DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. fi per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. „ ; 5 JOHN BATGER, MftßPAtnry. J»T O T I C ET For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station : 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. T> "O~OT A Nl) SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease. Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. OR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and 1 )istil!ery, having all rhe appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Planr ia suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation. —Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. JOHN O~ OPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FA RM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "DROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the PaEnell 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. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. em" Office : Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets. Owt-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is lenving town, a new and well-finished 4-roomed Cottage (every con venience for a small family), commands a^good view of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. Price, £220. £i oor £50 cash, balance either on Mortgage, or through Building Society. For Sale, several first-class 4 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Qufien-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have maeniflcent vi«ws and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £400 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres ; commands a niagniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the W^aikato and up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner Shortland and Queen-streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. FOR SALE I T THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORK? HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks: — Large Consignments of Hardware at' prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25,6, 1 24.6, i 23/ § 20,', 11-16 and J 19/, g and 117/, " per cwt., with test certiflcatf chain Boiler Rivets, J, f, J, |, 5-16, ■}, f Horse Nails, from ,9 to ; 11 Plb Ewbank's Nails, from /3J to /' Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and S, /? Galvanized Spikes, 3 to 6, ' £? Galvanized Roofing NailF Galvanized Chains, 5-16 Copper Boat Nails, I/O " i Composition Spikes, /' Carpenter's Rim Lor Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Bo' Ship's Pumps an Brass Castings. Iron Castings. c



m M E A T It E X 0 V A L. MimVINTER DUAMATIC SEASOX. SATURDAY AND MONDAY EVENINGS, July 21st and 23rd. s3~ Grand Re-openixg ! "©a "THE CHARMING POLLY!" "LUCKY AND UNLUCKY DAYS!" And "ALADDTN; or The Wonderful Scamp 1' Other Dramatic Novelties to follow. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 35.; Stalls, 25.: Pir, Js. Doors open at half-past 7, com mence at, 8 o'clock. Scenic Artist, Air. N. H. Thornton. Musical Director, ?.lr. D. Cope. "FT E IX R S C HOT T'S GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL OPERATIC CONCERT. C II 0 R A L H A L L, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 23. ' Concert to commence at S ©"clock precisely. Can-iages, 10.30. Gallery, Is.: Front Seals, 2s. lid.; Reserved, 3», Plan at Messrs. Joseph Brown and Sons. PIIOGUAMME :— 1. Overture (by the Orchestra or' the Choral Society), "La Uazza Ladra" (Rossini). 2. Part. Song, '"The Hunter's Farewell" (Men delssohn)- -Gentlemen Amateur Auck -1 .a:; 1) SIKDEKTAKEL. 3. Sonjr, " Only for Thee" (Linley)—Miss Leaf. i. March (Orchestra), " Kriegero Lust" (Gung'i). 5. Trio, ■" Lucretia Borgia" iDonnizotti) —Mi S3 Lkaf, Mr. Hardino, and Mr. Harker. 6. Va.se (Orchestra), ■"Schlusische Liecler" — (Gung'l). 7. Piano Solo, " Homo, Sweet Homo" (Thaiberg) —MISS GEKTiICDK JaMK-». S. Overture (Orchestra), •• -Hassaniello'' (Auber). CHATTING INTERVAL. 1. No. 1 Symphony, "Andante" (Beethoven)- Orchestra. 2. Part Song, " The Young Musicians" (Marsch nerj—Auckland Sikdertafeu. 3. Song, ■'The Muleteei1" (Wallace)—Mr. Ciias. Harding. 1. Song, '■Serenade" (Gunoud)—Miss Leaf. 5. March, "Grus^ au Mcm Vaterlaiid" (Uung'i) —Orchestra. G. Song. •' Alas! those Chir.its," with orchestral accompaniment, (Wallace) —Miss Leak. 7. SceTia, "■ Largo al factotum," from the Barber of Seville (Rossini)—Mk. Hakdi.vg. S. Finale (Orchestra), " Carrillon Galop," and '• God Save the Qaeeu." Conductor Herr ScilOTT. Leader ----- Mr. HEMUS. ORCHESTRA OF THE 'CHORAL SOCIETY, AXD THE AUCKLAND SIEDERTAFEL. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS'ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, '.'lst July, 1877. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hall. Splendid Programme:— New Song, "Think of mo sometimes Maggie," Mr. Sceats. Song. " The Flower Girl" - - Mrs. Smith Dutch Song and Dance, " I likes to valk me out" w. Mettam. Sonar, "In Happy Moments" - Mr. McGuirc Recitation (by the popular favorite) Alex. Smith "Paddy's Love Letter' - - - Mr. Sceato. " God bless the friends we love" - Mrs, Smith And the new Trebly Souk and Dance, "Just like a Turk," by tho Big Black Three. The whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce, The Troubles of an Operatic Manager. Doors open at 7.30, commence a,t 8 precisely. Price of Admission —Threepence. Boys under 10 will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. Come and see the Big Black Three. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. PRINCESS THEATRE, ' WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagenientby Dramatic Companies, Lecturers, &c. It is situated in one of the most populoar parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies &c, engaged by the Proprietors on favourable terms. Address I3OYD & CO., Wellington. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. LECTURES: July 20 —•' Reminiscences of London "—F. Larkixs. July 27—"Luck"—J. C. Firth. August 24—" Mahomedanism"—Rev. E. C. Stuart. August 31—'' Central Asia—Russia's Progress and England's Fears "—Colonel Haultain. September 21—"NewZealand—Past, Present, and Future "—Rev. T. Buddle. September 28—" Michael Angelo—his Life and Times "—Dr. Ellis. October 19—" John Ashworth—his Life and Writings"—Rev. R. Taylor. October 26—"William of Orange, King ol! England"—F. G. Ewington Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. HERR SCHOTT has the honor to announce that a SERIES OF SIX FASHIONABLE & SELECT SUBSCRIPTION MATINEES will take place AT HIS ROOMS, 30, SHORTLAND-STREET, ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, Commencing at 2.30, and Ending at 4,30 o'clock. Patrons: His Honor Judge Fenton, His Honor Jud' Gillies, the Rev. Mr. Bruce, David Hean, Esq., A. Clark, Esq., and the gentry of Auckland and vicinity. Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of bf Subscribers are requested to forwp names and address to Herr Schott, or Saturday, 21st instant, after whic' subscription list wiil be Closed. ' Tickets will be issued after the 35f Tickets are transferreble amorr Families. Single Tickets, for t* one guinea ; Family Tickets, d guineas. "m O ART S r MR. ALFRED SHAF Vacancies for two P Afternoon Class, at Carlton Gore Road. Penley's method adopted, and. the t by Mr. Sharpe's y lity. For terms, &' Son, Queen-st of drawing, Mr. Sharpe The Color lan/ V