The Evening Star.

Vol. VUL-BTo. .2,312.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



BEGULAK MONTHLY _^^S^>" JLX] STEAM COMMUNICATION "ssSsasss? between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leayo for Sydney and Melbourne three ■ da3 rs after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. rTNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, jtkom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Well'ngton Wednesday, 11th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, ltith, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday. 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, i p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur.,May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, prom Quebn-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ~7rtTT~ OTEAM TO SYDNEY. *r-jss||^||^s. From Queen-street The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf on TUESDAY. 10th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. •Sik^. AUCKLAND STEAM Jllll^fci- PACKET COMPANY BS'si^ (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA^ND GISBORNE ONLY, Calling at Tauranga on her Return Trips, The s s PRETTY JANE Will be placed in the above trade regularly, and will leave Auckland on her first trip on TUES DAY next, the 10th instant, at i p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. B^yfe^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION _li|s|3g*:lO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^iSE2^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Monday, i p.m. Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «Sa^. TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, igipX^g*; gj MA HURAN GI, MATAKANA, 'a^aa'iaWAU, & 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 iflt 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday land 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. Jor freight or passage apj^to^ fc ,£^f^ CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD ~|||j|||*£ )O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead^ From Auckland— 9 a.m. L3O p.m. J. CASEY fc SON. ,^s*^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamaoea, Pahi, and Matar kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, to., on Tuesday. & <*&kS*.^ U*OR RUSSELL, WANGA ,J||||gg,.JJ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prenaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after £ p.m— strictly 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. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY ' OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, April i Wednesday, May 2 Monday, April 9 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 ■ "Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Mouday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 2o - Wednesday, May 30 . . , June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 ~, A^MCGREGOR. Manager. iir^dfe^TJir a i w c r a, W HOT SPRINGS. Arrflnw'tnents have been made with the owners of . M ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra BoSrfM i/^ie Summer Months. She will con vey nasse^fprs **> fche Educed FARE of 10s. for DAY till MONDAY. OTrt -~xr c o t,, r^nvat2 The Steamer will leave m P.m.. and return to Aucklan * afc n&^-Past 9 a.m. On Mondays. „ — •sa***^ TJTTAIKATO STxf^M NAVI- Jlll^; W GATION & COAL .MINI* G WMk\l "company (LIMITED). timeTtable: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. . Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Vv^ednesday, ana Friday, at 8 a.m. , Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SOKERFF, Secretary,,



; TO COROMANDEL. The new iron s.s. The new iron s.s. XI N A ) w- Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— I * wui Auckland— From Coromandel— i londay, 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. ! 4 ue? day 5 P-m- Tuesday, m a.m. j Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. j Thursday, 5 p.'mi Thursday, 10 a.m. I Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. { — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; Deck do., ss. ." . Weather and other circumstances permitting. i! or particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street: Or, W. SMITH, dueen-street Wharf. "«?£fe^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE ,J|||||§§|;!O AND PUHOI. J The paddle steamer EFFORT ' leaves as follows •— From Auckland— From Wade- Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, 1 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 6.30 a.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. ; >^&§^ Tjl O R W A I U X U. 1 *" V3S*as^ The p.s. ! OREGON i Will leave for Waiuku as under :— FromlOnehunga— From Waiuku— j Monday, 1 p.m. Monday, (3 p.m. j Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. | Friday, 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, 7 a.m. AVeather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin s ! Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. T A B L E" S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. j Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. | M. NICCOL, Agent. I ?^h HjHHE Brigantine FLIRT,. ■ .*f^|p2jVv -*■-. 100 tons register, John" P^Sffc^SiSSs^- McKbnzte, I'Jaater, is a Regular , M^cgp^ Trader between AL CKLAND and. «£casKSSKM LYTTELTON. i For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIK. ! A.nnkland. Kohrnnrr IS. IR7H. ! "fc^OK LONDON DIRECT. ! Tho favourite Al CUpper ; GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a, few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex- I perienced surgeon. i For freight or passage apply to | L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ~ST~r mHE NEW ZEALAND 3«#§sSife&. -^- SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. g^^^^^ 1?OR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior li-on Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 71fi tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. JA N D J. S O P P E T, « Freeman's Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-street Wharf, fed 3A n r;kl an d. .< T^ ~O I C^ 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 hopes by strict attention to biisiness 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 S?oeii Oonofc will r«oeive prompt attention. POTTIES SCOTTISH OILS EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &c. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang* ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, which often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life vmbearable. POTTIES "SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly every in stance, and for colonial U3e is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following 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 theftick. Membehs of Cricket. Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms 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, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or hands 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. S& Agent for Auckland— AICKIN, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. Tt/lEATATQUEEN-STREET PRICES. CHEAP MEAT, HOBSON-STREET! T. SHOVE, Butcher, Hobson-street. (Established 1857). To meet the depression of the times, I have I determined to let my customers have Meat as i Cheap and Good as it is possible to procure in 1 Auckland for Cash. j T. SHOVE feels confident he can supply the people with an article as good and as reasonable as any other man in the trade. ji3F Note the Prices and Address, P RICES:- Fore Quarters, 2Ad. per lb. Hind Quarters, 3Ad. per lb, Legs, 4d. per lb. Boiling Beef, from 2d. to 4d. per lb. Roasting Beef, from Id. to Gd. per lb. Chops, id. per lb, Sausages, id. FOR CASH. a CD O H AID, •I « HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. jj,B. Rents collected. Money to Lend. nnHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of JL GUM, at Highest Market Prices. i Ottßtom-hQu^^tV^et, 3J,a,t M#rgh., i§77,



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from. Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have I on view:— }^~_-_^«!_.^—-—/ V33^L-^«:^.^_.^.( \ Tarragon Vinegar t \ Essence of Rennet ( ; Chili Vinegar ) ' Judged. Hare } I Red Cabbage \ I Mince Meat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly "N m ) ( Oxford Sausage ) > Apple Jelly p ; { Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant >£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant \h ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. Honey; • j j Kipped Herrings ( \ ._<!;_>,^._*-—.( )-—~ .«—.- .$• .^-»—.- • ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers 6t the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, wo give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mTT _, m „„„ CORNTCR OF QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. ROOKS & BASSETT, COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.— J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman. Wire, and other City (London) dignitaries. "]^T EWCASTLE COAL. Tine Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 450 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-house-street. By rfsj, pto *^ Appointment CT-<; 'V ~ >' lJJyp Marchioness Ladyship h*w Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VIOTOKIA-ST REET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladic;s of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from hO7ne, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strongKettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJi VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. R F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 18. 1877. W, H. SKINNER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Huttings. &,0.. feo^ ~o "l. h; m c c k, J\i* LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. ARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Oflln<»'—DnrhaTn-atroot,. Anoirlanfl * g T A R /*;% JJOTEL, * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER' On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] rjHHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING j AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellf.sley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th« public for theii" patronage durina- t->>e pa*t 13 yfars W. TC. & Co. would besr to inform them fhat they hay« now on hand a complete utock of th« very best dyes, aid that, with 'hair appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca* turn o»t their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Di'esses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, C]ean«d, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothiaa Cleaned. Dyed, Well-pwnsed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Weilesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waHed upon by leavingtheir addr«sf>, personally or by post, at the Office, -Wellesiey«stroet East. Hats, Feathers, Shocking Gured> Cleaned qv



■ . .'..).■■ CROW N HO T E L,' GREY-STREET, Auckland. t1 E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J s illß',' CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered frpm ship's side On Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), nt reasoTVftbln rates. N S A L E, i ■ — BY THE UNDEESIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers'to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billlatcp, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. ____ RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves, Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon Ip.m. • 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantanerusly. ITCHEN?SnTiaE>7RA"TED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cuves Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must, be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, WjiLLKSLKY-fimtEET, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii E O "li G E A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. IY/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON gfaSx^*, Wakefield- DENTIST, QffifSffr street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ArtffiHjt] T«ftth (from Ono to a Fnll Hfttt. ¥AMESB L A X E V, *} CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near GOre-strkkt Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Doadeycs, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. X> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on ha!id a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape efP-'Cts 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. A.lbert'^^^^^l" Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba*ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaueoiirtlv. Tyr USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Stx-ings, Sec, &c» H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QTTKEN-STRTCBT X fk£\ CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American^ £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-street East. ON S A ~~£~~"~i^ BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (A nderson'a) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Eonedust (Billyard's No, 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAEINS & WILLGOX, DURKAJ.I-STKEEI\ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Qttbbn-btbbkt. I Agant for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Pascals



KAURI! TZ" AUR I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 pnr 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. ... G/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. \ SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," EVENING Star Office, Auckland. ■Itriceo"l, hendey & co., -131 AUCTIONEERS, CHAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. . Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. __ GE OEG E COOK'S 'BUSSE S. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Neavmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. ' 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, it, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. "CEORGE COOK, WakoflftM-streat. T> F. W E B" S T E R, 5. %.!«> WJIOLKSALK AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: J33, Queen-stueet, Auckland. <Noxfr. t.hn TTninn Rank! c7~ c a n r; • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, V"ulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on iirst-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. "]V|"ONE V TO LEND in lai-ge or small -ItJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year arc 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. tST Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, S5. and 97. Queen-atreet. SPECIAL I^rOTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23RD INST,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings^ Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French. Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late SuPBHONi'ENb&Nt Foii COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of hia friends to the new firm, and v.ill guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. KA IPA R A ft AttW AY. . To ensure Dispatch, GOODS Should LEAVE . Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. I Wairoft-FRIDAYS. 1 gy ord,er ( A, V, MACDONALD, I



SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY* OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Half- Yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April 9th, 1577, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February 28th. 1877, and to Elect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are eligible, and offer themselves, for re-election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from March 31st to April 9th, 1877, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager.. Auckland, March 9,1877. ■ BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that tho HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 26th. day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. Auckland, March 19th. 1877. HO BA R T TOWN RAILS I HOBART TOWN RAILS ! HOBART TOWN RAILS! ON SALE, by the undersigned, dOOO of the above, and 30,000 Palings, 5 and 6 feet. C. T. HARDING, .; Mechanics' Bayv TIT ANTED Known, that p. Goldie is V > 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, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. A UCKLAND& MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Sunday, Bth April, Trains will stop at Rout's Corner, between Penrose and Onehunga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal luggage. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. jfipTAA —WANTED, a working or cWrj'Hj'Hj'. slecpiEg Partner, with a capital of £500. to join the advertiser in a Cattle Farm, in the Ohinemtiri district.—Apply to Oeo. Cozens, Commission Agent, 7, Queen-street. rpO LET, a Draper's Shop, adjoining JL Folcy's Grocery, Victoria-street, suitable for a Miliinßr or Dressmaker, containing five rooms; rent low.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-Btreet. ' TO LET, a comfortable Cottage on Par ncll Rise.—Apply to Mr. Meckin, Grocer, ParneU. SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _13l also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, Devonport._ _ TO LET, that delightful Residence and Grounds on Albert-street, Newton, oppo ( site Mr. Soppet's. Price, £' per week.—Apply to H. E. Marter, Estate Agent, first floor over W. C. Dennes'a, Q'leen-street. TO LET, Victoria Livery and Bait Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, 4 & 5, Imperial Chambers. 7TPIO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. O LET, in Pitt-street, a good 7-roomed House, three fire-places, well, pump, tanks, etc.—Apply to Mr. John Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahape Road, or E. W. Morrison, Dublin-street, Newton. nhO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. mo LET, at Remuera, the desirable JL Family Residence and Grounds next St. Mark's Church, and known as the " Priory," at present occupied by William Earl, Esq.—w. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. mO STOREKEEPERS AND MILL- I OWNERS.—For Sale, wholesale, a large assortment of Boots and Shoes, in Men's, Women's, and Children's, at moderate prices.— J. W. Hoare and Co., High-street. . O BOOTMAKERS.—For Sale, cheap, a large assortment of Boot Uppers and Fronts; also, Grindery, F. Calf. E. G. Kip, Kid, Memel, Roans, and Patent Leathers —J. W. Hoare and Co., High.street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. 6. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. SNUG BUSINESS'for Sale, cheap.— Apply E. C. Carr, agent, 129, Queen-street. TTj! O R SALE. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries, Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and i acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. 1 To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, lIENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. „__ ijmoß PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, JO Cement, Cement (Knight. Brvan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 5/3 per cask, iv lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. OR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-hnuses.--Apply R. and R. Duder. Devonport Store. "IjIOR SALE, an old established Coach ' .£? and Wheelwright Business on the Thames C4oldfleld, doing a Rood trade, with a good Family Residence it required.—Apply by letter, or person.! S.i>\ to James Ivliuikie, Coachbuilder, ice, Gr.iaaiimlown. F!Oi! HALE, Newton Road"'a 6-roomed Cottage, quite now.—Samuel Cochrane rhu bou. uiiixi Agents, i-wt-street. 171 OR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and .&.. terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet fronted to Upper Queen-street by 180 tect deep, well Blocked with choice trees. «c~-Apply to . * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-sti'GOt. FOR POSITIVE SALE; CkeapTon ~e7xw terms, a really comfcri sble Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No, 8, Queen-street. OYSTERS.— Fresh Oysters daily at the City SitfiQt, corner of. Queen ai^P«rliaja-



TOHN SOP PET tl HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to . ,wo streets in JNFewton : TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High street, belonging to Low and Motion. . TO LET, a really good Farm of lot) acres, aoouc owe halfTfenfced, and divided into paddocks, part of which ar'fe'under cultivation, the remainder in grass,. together.,with good orchard, dwellings house, statoMa, cow-sheas, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, feeing at 1 the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. , _ i FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acre*. ; good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. £» j& t three miles from thelanding-place. j FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a .very I comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah I back and front, good well, and freehold garden, I 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, 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! SA-L.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 forar roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about & acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara BushE miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and buil&j ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, yueen-street. OR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 10xS0, let, for 7s. per week. Price; £Uio. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4$ acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c., orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well, garden, &c., in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gnndry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10a. per week. Price, £210. Can be bought through the Building Society. '.-.W-it^J, — FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House In Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about \ an acre of orchard, garden, &c., let for £10 per annum. Price, £351>. £70 cash, will buy this Very valuable property. FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £150. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c, large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Gentcman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c, lacre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks confaiiung acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, cormiiiands a magnificent view, and is passed daily by the 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (1 mile from town), together with paddock, out-buildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. i! OR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c., &c. FOR. SALE, Farms, Land, &c., &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. S3t See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and. Commission Agent Market House. Public Works office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 21st March, 1877. PTIENDERS are invited for the Erection J of a Court-house at Kaihu. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for Court-house, Kaihu," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of JVlondav the 15th day of April, 1877. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. Survey Office, Auckland, March 28th, 1877. rTIENDERS from duly qualified Surveyors JL will be received up to noon of the 16th April, for certain Surveys in the Hokianga Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest oi> any tender not neeesaarilv accepted. S. PERCY SMITH. Acting Chief Surveyor. TO B UI L D"~^~~lT~s7 Tenders will be received until noon of the 13th instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling house on the Moanatairi Gold Mining Co's property. Plans, &0., to be seen at the Moanatairi Bafc tery, and at the office of R. KEALS & SON, Architects. m o builder's] Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the ldth mutant, for tne Erection of Offices and Store in Custom, house-street. wm Plans, &c, at my office, a v,* <. « p- HERAPATH, Architect, Queen-street^Aucklanfl- _ RICHARD GWYNNK ' npO PAINTERS~AXirPAPT;-5: -*- HANGERS. i Tenders are required for Paintiw? and Pay,«« : ing at Remuera. Speei teat ior.s ti ;Tv h- X-S^lt Imy office until MONDAY, h 4 SiX j the tenders are to be delivered at 12 ov'fe; ° „_._ .'. wiuuLit'v. QNEHUNOA GItAHAJAirscfHOoL: ! t,^l6^ 6 garter, begins April 9th, ami ends ■ June 20th. Vacancies for Boarders. LUMLEY J. TROLLOPE, ___ The Cedars, Otioaungtt, MR. iJJttAiiAZON'S Jfight;; School," H City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, is per week. PROSPECT HOUSE, Hobaon - streoT conducted by Mrs. Rare Wrijsht. fttittaa will be Resumed on THUIjgpA V, April sth MRS. BEASLEV7Miili.nc^>^snmkS and General Prapor. Princes-w< tvi