The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, KZ., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY,



V OL. t AJLJI. j-iw. /-w,_-w - STEAM , ■^-Jyl^^ SHIP COMPANY. | FOR SAN' FRANCISCO, VIA KAN-' DAVU AND HONOLULU. j ______ The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw ! Steamship j CITY OF NEW YORK, ! J M CaVARLT, Commander, will leave Sydney ; on Friday, the 9th March, leaving Auckland on j TUESDAY, the 11th March, carrying 11.8.M. j Mails. ; For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to i OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland, j — j ~__V^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY V|Sl3£^_K. STEAM COMMUNICATION * ■^^^Bjstw-eex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, ] AND MELBOURNE. | The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan-, may be expected here again about the j 16th March. __ ~ ~ i She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three j days after arrival. ! For fi-eight or passage apply to ORUICKbHAIN X & CU., Agents. ! 16, Queen-street, i Auckland. 21st February, 1877. '. XTNION STEAMSHIP COM- | U PANY (LIMITED). I «_Ss__^ FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL- ! LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. \ Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, j and all New Zealand Ports. . ; Time Table—March 1677. ~Z t i §ga \ 2 » P. m W O p. " » B 4 < . » -4 ** I | g '3 H \\ --g _\ H \\\ | 3 h t s ____*_ __\ t> FridiTuciSat. Thu;MontSat. Wed Mon '. X MarlM.-LviMar'.Mar'MariMarMarAprl : H 2io ilO 15 19 2-1 28 2 i XI 10 lit 9!m I3k 8 10 1- : ° la.Tii.lp.in.ip.m.ja.mJa.m.ip.in. a.m.'a. in. j The s.s. TAUPO will leave the Wharf at, 10 , a.m. on FRIDAY, 2nd March. j Passengers by 9.15 a.m. tram. j HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, ! Agents. I Corner Quean and West Queen-streets. ° R G\ T s ]l °.!} N E AN D ; "*SBS^"' Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Will leave Auckland as above oirFRIDAY". the 2nd March. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. | 16, Queen-street, Auckland, j February 27. .1877. | .^k^T TCTOB THE HOT SPRINGS, Sj mahurangi,matakana, **saS?__AWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. ' The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Rasper, 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. Mahorangi. For Mabnrangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Makurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides Avill allow. Matakana, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. .From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply c to gEY & -riC__=* QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD ~<:_-£J£g£ rO ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Avill leave a3 under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY Se SON. S^~QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA [ WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helqnsville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata "kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa ieaA re 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 Se SON. XT.OR RUSSELL, WANGX .^^^^JJ ROA,-AND MANGO.NUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY r at 5 p.m. (Avcather permitting). Passengers booked and smah parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.in— •strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYL3 will leave for the above place EVERY T UESDA V, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. Th& S.S. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. <To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for ail BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as folloAvs :— Friday, March 2 Wednesday,-March 21 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Monday, March 26 Friday, March 16 _ Friday, Search 30 A. McG-RSOOII. Manager. «___fc?%-- 'TKT A I W E R A, W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the Owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. iSne avill con vey passengers at the Reduced B ark oi 10s. tor a Return Tionet, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reuuced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, Sec, .to 15s. for lirst class, audlCs. for Second-class, from &AIUR DAY till MONDAY. _ The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at. half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. ,*____i^ QTEAM "COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND «____SS»^:oROMAN DEL. -FOR SIIORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, anu discharging Passengers anst Carg 0 ' The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Ea-ery NighT. TIMETAI.bE: From Auckland:— EnterprliSe—Wednesday, 11 p.m. 3—_la RooNH—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, U midnight •Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight. From Thames :— x..iXLA Rookii— Wednesday ! ENTERT-arsE—Thursday Lalla Rooioi—Friday _\^l f J !EgiSE—Saturuay. *^ J ;Fares, 7s. 6d. and SS. B'OR ks&m'Q MAN DEL-DURHAM (s.s.) :- Fro'hf Auckland: From Coromaadol: Thursday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 nOan ■Saturday, I p.ni. Friday. .12 noon Fi?res, Bs. «sndsii- All cargo to k. alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and othfci* circumstances permitttog, s Not responsible for or parcels put on board without a shipping note, Goods stored at the .risk of Consignee. All olaims iav lps« or damage to he made within •Seven days, or they will not be ccco—U^ecl. 'mWMIw Sten-ijicva always for Hire.



vTKX (3TEAM TO THE WADE. Uii\tf^^v^_^- Tllo Pafla^e steamer 332______Si__S-2_s EFFORT leaves as folloAVs :— From Auckland— From Wade— Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thursday, 7.30 a.m. Friday, 5.30 a.m. Saturday, 8 45 a.m. Weather and otho circumstances permitting iatete^QTEAM COMMUNICATION ISSMgikFj BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *__a_aSP THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 1.30 p.m. From Thames: ■Wednesday, G p.m. FrJdaA", 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. . TO COROMANDEL. *li«__l_~s' The new iron s.s. XI N A J. Beavicke, Master, Avill leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandcl: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. * M E TABLE. -_i*- s _SK5' g TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : WednesdaA r, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Cd.; Return, ss. Freight, IPs per torn coLAgent *i^_F 0R w — l v X v" «_2s_sss^' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 2 a.m. Saturday,, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and W hatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnea or Newmarket. R W A I U X U. «^z&&&> Thep.s. OREGON Will leaA'c for Waiuku as under :— "Thursday, 7 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. , Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect, Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. STEAM NAVl j£§§» W CATION' COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mci cer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at S a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.10 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, February 10. 1877. "r**_3_ 13ARBUE ' SANTIAGO,' J3 CAPT. MOFFATT, FROM "te^^^^^LCNDON. e__S____i The above vessel having entered at the Custom-house, Consignees arc requested to Pay Freight, and Take Delivery of their Goods without delay. All Cargo impeding ship's discharge will be stored in Shed C, at Con signees' risk and expense. 'fenders for Discharging the above vessel avill be received at the Agent's Office till 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. The loAvest or any ten der not necessarily accepted. I Avill not be responsible for any debt or debts incurred by my Crew Avithout my Avritten authority. WILLIAM MOFFATT, Master. A Sight Entry to Clear the above Ship will be Passed on Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents Barque Santiago. Queen-street, Auckland, Feb. 28,1577. s-^Z -fVTEW ZEALAND SHIP- M^ JIS PING COMPANY _¥M^s^ (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 OR ART 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTifKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided Avith eA'ery requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home- Avard from Noav Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , *j**ja_. "\TEW ZEALAND SHIP- Jillilk. PING cos LlNE ■__^^l__jr FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, I.OOAI, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. __?3h "OASSENGERS" LINE OF JJ|^^^. Jl t packets to new zea »*___-_—- Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill Se Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London,^; The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and COnA-enient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Noav Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular interA-als. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, ' ____ CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) rt^u f^OR LONDON DIRECT. T^e favourite AI Glippsr GLENLORA, .Tab, B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside M$ 42aeen-sta>et Wharf, and having the greater part oMi«? cargo engaged, will meet with quiok. despatch. Has jirat-olftss \j*m®W* #w fnteht or p&aso.«a «B&S| A v b 4mm



«*_^S^ A UGKLAND AND NORTH i l|__ll_^„___ SHORE STEAM FERRY i *l- Sas^3iS?COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. ' Tenders are invited for the Purchase of 2000 Shares in the above Company. , Tenders to be in on or before MONDAY, the ! 12th March, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland and North Shore Steam Ferry Com i pany (Limited), Bank Buildings, Wyndham i street, AVhere further information may be obtained. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH, ! Manager. i Auckland, February 27,1877. ;H?aK_ FTIHE Brigantine FLIRT, •tOSrl^V J- 10° tons register, John I IM^wt^- McKenzie, Master, is a Regular _^2£3£^ Trader between AL CKLAND and j *®®=ES3Emm LYTI ELTON. For freight or passage applyto MaKKNZIK . ! Anoklana. Tfebrnary 15. liWfl R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will I leave as follows :— i /8.15 a.m. /U3O a.m. | 10.15 a.m. H a.m. j From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. ' Auckland -, 1.15 p.m. eAvmarket-! 2 p.m. 2.15 p.ro 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.ro 5 p.m. j U. 43 D.m V 6-30 p.m. i\T E W T_> ATTE RN S Jf^^/t^ PAPERHANGINGS-i r^fflßMlGlNC-.^^ j UST Opened C-___ v _v_v^^!_^_^ Ex ' City of Auckland;' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced prices Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White "Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint POIITLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for MaAV & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on vieAV at our Warehouse, ___ 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHI LLI PPS & SON. _ "OONES~! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's' Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by _ _ __- _ _ SOPPET. %%f H. .SKIN N E R, VV « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Oid Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Sittings. Sec. Sec. "I\/|"~R~ T- TRAFF OR D, SURGEON «fi_sJP_a s Wakefield- DENTIST, {Qffifjs STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One t.n a Vull Sot). ~0 ND O N AND TA RTS PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. - SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace anil other Material, from 33- lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterworth having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete orders) at the shortestnotice. JM E O R G E A~~K ER S \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. A L F R ED ri E E' S CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVESFOOT JELLY! Wholesale aed Retail. M. S 0 M E R V I LL E, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-street, Auckland. Q N S A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA-,' BILLIARD TABLES. Abbott & Co-.> acme makers to H. R. Ilighhe „. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand* Billiard. Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO, "D EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are how showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. _J_T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. AMES BUTCHER. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and DeUvered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable rates. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, $ Rent and Debt Collector, Sttchrury'h Buildings. Queen-street. B~R OW N & SON'S 9 MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Noav Ready, and may be had on application at their Warehouse, Shor.land-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music. Sec... Just Opened. ! 13 L. H. MEEK, Xta LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. . Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected, SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Bdildlnga). MR. F. B." W OOBfl AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address; Care of Messrs, J. Brown and Song, Pianoforte Wai'sHougo, Bhovtland-street. kN.Bi«-i supU»5upU» auep*. a 'm mm er gawttvft . ftuvuffyfy Jiff.



• c. I <_^p*sis_s__j>r CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. lIADRILL, Proprietor, i Good Liquors. By * f-ig.- ' Tho 1 Appointment S^^f^p^T Marchi°ness I Ladyship *Mi_3**<_a^a_k* No rmanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland i and its vicinity that she has just received, ex ' Abcrnyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials ! from home, including White and Grey French 1 Coutillds White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet j Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong j Bolt Elastic. Inspection invited. JR U S S E L L' S 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ! ESTABLISHMENT, PORT LA N D HOU SE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. terms jmq per at c. JN O. C. C L 6 TJ G 11, MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. SeAving, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Borins:, Screw and Wheel Cutting. ______ fee. A~N D j. so P P E T, fj © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 1(31, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. TVTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, AXi AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. l^T- O" T I C E. C. T. HARMING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiard & J. Brown, Coal and FireAvood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate, that ho is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by 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. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Send Denot. will roooivn prompt attention. mEMPERANCE HOARDING HOUSE" J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment conA'enient for toAvn business, and at the same time quiet, and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, Avith home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. QPECIAL NOTICE. 0 -~.-,;.t,...^. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. S. Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Cavtp.r. WANTED KLnown, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ' WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaAT work, at 775. 6d. each, complete Avith 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 Dray Harness. -\TS7ANTEI) KNOWN that J. MORRI- V v SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. RAIN, TILE. AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately knoAvn as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that ho is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Cu3tom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. ■vr E w~Xoc~aiTTn dus try. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. TVTarmfar.torv ! Yorlr-Rtaefit. Parnoll. OlTl^io^JElNT^^ sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to i Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. M, q NEY t0 LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— | R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. M' ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ! Jackson and Russell. Solicitor;.. IpGHT SCHOOL, City" West No. 1, _J3I Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 30 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, ls. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. FIREWOOD YARD, I MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public i that they haA re commenced business in the Coal ! and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner iof Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the A rery best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upon fuil measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest nuticc. MAYNARD & WEEKS. _____ ___ _. c CREMIST AND DRUGGIST, 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. 1\ B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate bi-ice to secure a Share of public patronage. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preeca and Graham), Liqenssd Inteufhktek and Surveyor, 1 Tamahere, Waikato. f „Address to Auoklwid i-WUlto Qoteiiu.



£\ N SALE, By the Undersigned .— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 10 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY" 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) 4 „ LARD (in bladders!) 80 i-chcts TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING. AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGOSLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. 11. HALL & CO. "XT ICC OL, HEN DR V & CO., AX( AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Hales promptly rendered. 13 E D LION H O T E L, it _> DRAKE-STREET, Freemanb' Bay, W. N. CLAIt XE, Proprietor. The public can rely on the undernotcd Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 (! per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles .. 1 (J ~ small „ .. 3 0 Dnnville's Whiskey .. ..10 Gree'dess and ColA'ille's do .. -10 ~ Old Tom, best bronds .. .. 1 0 ~ Best Port, Wine -10 Fine Old Sherry 10 Schnapps 2 6 „ Rum 3 0 English Bottled Ale .. ..13 mO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER _il CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru SaAv Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1877. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Bogs to inform tho public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain na.in- grcdient or colouring matter deleterious to health :— 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 Sherbert Burnt Almonds Boiled Goods. 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 Lozengos Black Almond Toffy Musk i ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipo nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Tony- Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy .Tuiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's LuggagEj &c, &c, &c. • Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that after haA'ing mado 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 ot diet for invalids* especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, JaMes M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. ■\¥7_I_SON & CO.'S CELEBRATED V ? BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is tree from ally deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that eA-ery label is pro perly marked by tho Manufacturers. En CART? @ HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD |>OOM. THISTLE HOT EL, QTJKKN.BTBBBT fILARKE BROTHERS \,/ (LATE OROMBIK'S. ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGJ.U.PHte. GALLERIES. Opposite Uuish B&iiki o.ib.eh.i_ti-eet. Auckland, ls_-3t-s.ii.sß Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life sty e at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. E- "^r w iTITiTTirR. J* VmOTMAIE ANS RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER:



AT O V F T T. • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the libera patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has aUvavs on hand a Well-selected Stock of Blact and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also. West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices modorate. TAveed thoroughly shrunk beforo making np. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (affiliate!! 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. __ Q T 1~~ C~ E. T. B. HILL Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to tho OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, Avhere he will bo found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Cofftx's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. TH OS. J. H A R R U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, Shortland-street, Auckland. *£_, Tho attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments ot: Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER HaA re much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackaa _ll (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock avc now have on A-icw:— p_n_-rg-— — )_.. —_^g ™ \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet i i Chili Vinegar : ; Jugged Hare j ) Red Cabbage I > Mince Meat I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German .-.ausage t { Oiiin^e Jelly "A m ) ( Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly If 3} > Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant >{_? ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant § ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honejv • ( \ ICipped Herrings / ) g ( )_ ,^.( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. IT. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons tor tho encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that avc 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 tho Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, A-i_, Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Good s deliA-ered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mrTT _ rri -~,-.— Corner of QUEEN and THE JL POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at GrahamstoAvn and Shortland. T^ICTORIA ipLOUR TMTILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize* Wheatitteal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., Sec, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. && Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. j_^^4^*^-.'fi^wj'sTT~r — ?"■>' tr .r.Tx*at-____a*. JgJAST fJIAMAKI jOACES. Will take plase on Tamaki Heads Farm, ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, ;■ SATURDAY, 17th MARCH, 1877.^ First Race to start at half-past twelve o'clock. Hurdle Race, of 15 soys. Entrance, 30s. Dis tance, about, 2 miles, oA'er 8 flights of hurdles, no weight less than list. Maiden Plate, of 10 soys. Entrance. 1 soy. Distance, D miles ; for all horses that have never Avon an advertised race. Weights ; 3 years, 7st«-Glb.; 1 years, 9st.: 5 years, 9st. 71b • G years and aged, list, 81b, Mares and geld ings allowed bibs. St. Patrick's Handicap, of 30 soys. No«_a*-. Won, 180 V.: acceptance, 2 soys, pMa_nct, Smiles. Nominations to be wnT'to tfap „w?"£ tt Ha^rkot, aa Friday, 2nd March, by i p.m. Acceptances at general Pony Racr U 5 soys. Entrance, lOs„ uost Entrance, "ni.,-?;,. 1-t :^: Cf', i '*'uc'^ dinner to he T% ;! J-: hr.* '}r.* r a-^ -'ivpliato gothefunds years old, I2st. 2lbs.',- fe Rack K.vci'., of soa ts. Once mim_ Catch weight. PostentiT, QU?l* cour3e- I, , , '^—t-pz* Admission to Course ".'>.. |or vehicles. ' '•ls- No charge Jpit horse. J : i2_i___^^.^iirlS^^i3• Hon. Sec. ~\\/_W FAULDER, Sole Contractor to tin ru_^ _.^ for the Emptying of Ear_ i Vlosc^, Pnyy Boxes, Cesspits. Sec, is prepared punctually to all reuties s regaling I the above. Persons desiring to have the saW Sfc? ttended, to' oithor weekly, fortnightlj^o So& WW_Svfi* n hay tl, ie snmo d»"e bJ r »avWg ™ notice, either verbal w Avritten, with vie . SSmSnJC ANwiSTOe, c% GomQil mm



TO UN SOPPET, ' _J HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT No. S, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed I House, Avith every convenience, and freehold J corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to \ wo streets in NeAVton ~___.'. . -~. „ ' TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. ' TO LET a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDonc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which aro undor cultivation, the remainder - in s?rass, together with good orchard, dAvelhngfl ' 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 tAvo main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. , ___ _______ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, choap, a comfort] ' able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 66 x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiA ra tion, except about 40 acres in bush. Avith good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &3., only 12 L miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly mw price, 400 ' acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku. with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very loav price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, '- three miles from theTanding-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, '. 33 x 132 feet, together Avith workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ■ really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ■■ iencefor a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAI_E, at an exceedingly low 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, with frontage to the main road.. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush U miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, seA^eral 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. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact Jlttla Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultiA _tion, with good house and build _ ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. WITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD JLJL RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Seiaiica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a.A'aluable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. I No Bottles arc Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Auckland Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND LIIUGGIST, WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica tion. HEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, Avhich I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General, Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Boy# Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9'd.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from ls.3d. J. HEAPE. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. T>OTTIE'S SCOTTISH OILS, EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &C. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into tho Blood, chang ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which maybe felt as a tremulous motion in the. muscles, which often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly evbi-y in stance, and for colonial use is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the f olloAving cases :•— TRAVELLERS, who have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to bush vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Membebs of Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arm| and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm ; should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate relief, and prevent the distres* sing effects of stiffness, &o. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will i*ive complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or bands and face, dries at once, leaving a beautiful gloss on the skin, which, while _it feels highly agree' able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES, M" Agent for Auckland-* AICKIIs., CHEMIST; QUEEN-STREET. _T -HURLEY'S ONEHUNGA LINE V • OF COACHES Leaves Onehunga- Auckland— 9.0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1-0 p.m. 3.0 p.m. 8.0 p.m. 5.0 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. i.P U L M A N S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, _~ Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotoraahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har of° AuSn Pch PSU buildill«s <aIBQ «S size) 100,©©0"Siolla or PAPERHANGINGB, i W. PHILLIPPg & SON 95 & 97, Queen _treet, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF RAP.ERHANGINGS, I firtj?™ *« ShipmenMo arrive oar KSaS. Glenl°ra' ott- W*l bid4_S £^ap Hessian and Scrim desiSfs 1"83' aJatSS B*aoJrtmQß»>Bnd »«* Arfists'°Col£.«rs in^oil-and wats? : Cixnr&S Paps*- Mounts, and Smif'U'iea ' Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, audi Sorax Balance of stock at Chroma LittmgKVpb^ oeiow Pub-iiiherV. nrice i Silvered Plats. Glass,.from Ifflx 72 Polished .ami Rough Plate, Sheet, Orna.',,K__3.< and Photographic u.ictßt. GLASS SHADES, Faints,- Oils. Colours?. 5 Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Ox-ick. f>i'lron r Antjoorrosiva and Nelson Ksh-!.iJU; t'srM r; and m kinds of Paistuii1 ,jM. mmmim 1 I tetmdi'laa I Portland Cement. ?_3^ppsl stiff,