The Evening Star.

VoL. VIII.

— No. 2,236.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MAY 7, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



.^vs^ BEGULAR MONTHLY lllaaS^" lX) steam communication •'S^S-.sS' between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Loo an, may be expected here again about the She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days rfter arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20, 1577. iFrNiON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train? • TARANAKI Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Wfli.'ngton! Tuesday, loth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Taranaki ! Thursday. 21th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Tvupo ..! Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngtok! Saturday, June 2, Ip.m. 12 noon. FOR S~YDNEY. from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mayß, 3 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, 16th, _ p.m.| — I i ' FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — FOR NAPIER, "WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. I A UCKLAND STEAM lg!s_ls^J\. PACKET COMPANY -^^^ES' (LIMITED). FOR LYTTELTON DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave, the Manukau for th« above port on TUESDAY, Bth May, at 3 o'clock p.m. VV. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. _&_s&*= CJTEAM COMMUNICATION JmMS^*yO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^^^S^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farqukar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland — Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. From Thames— Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Weather and other circ-tmstauces permitting. A. McGRLCUR. Agent. ,S&fe*. TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, -P3_^>- JD MAHURANGI- MATAKANA, BaMawyKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasfer, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. S_om Hot Springs every Monday, AVednesday, 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 r.llow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, 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 appl^^ & gQN> C< TEAM ON THE KAIPARA lj|||P»-0 WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 ip.rei. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and tor .Fort Albert, Seo., on Tuesday. Se SON. Ss__^Z i_noii bussele; WANGA .JIIIIig.JC 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 Omce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 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. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. B.OWENA will leave as follows:— Monday, May 7 Monday, May 21 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 2o Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. TVTnaRffOOR. Managftr. TS7AIKATO STEAM NAVI %_W&%L H GATION & COAL MINING ■^^^^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer .Mercer to Hamilton— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, ana Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. For-street. April 26.1877. ~TZ~ mHE Brigantine FLIRT, JSsRsV. JL 100 tons register, John lke|a»»v, McKenzie, Master, is a Regular £IfPi-~jSi_i3? r Trader between AL CKLAND ana mSSSSSm lyttelton. For freight or passage apply to MoEENZIH , «.-rtVlA.nd. WAbTTmrrr IS. IRTR^ ;SkiZ" C<TEAM TO RIVERHEAD 3Kfe;fc ONCE DAILY. The S.S. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1 .30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. -^-~g~ imOR LONDON DDRECT. r^^^^k. TO FOLLOW THE GLENLORA. The Al CUpper Ship ELECTRA, __8 tons register, Captain Thomson. As thi greater part of this vessel's cargo is alreadj •engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steeragi spass^ngers. For Ifeight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO,, AgliDtS '•»&£Qw-en.-Htreeit,



• *^%%^1P ACIFIC MAIL STEAM -^■:p-j >1 •^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearborne, Commsnder, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for tho above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -gggg^JO WITH THE THAMES AND *SKSSB^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Peissengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' aud 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterpice—Monday, 0 p.m.. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 P.m. Lalla Rookh —Thursday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible "or goods or parcels put on board without a shipping rote. Goods stored a., the risk of. Consignee. All claims for lost, 0* r 1 emage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. _^^^7p^ ~E ~ w ■^^■^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Friday. 4.30 i.m. Saturday, S a.m. For Maim .can Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 11th May, at 7 a.m. V/eather and other circumstance', permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet; with nromnt rlisnateh. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunea or Newmarket. S^.th 0 R W A I~tTK ~U. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— Prom Waiuku— Thursday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 0 p.m. Satu>-dav„_2.3o p.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 7-S0 a.m. Weather and other circumstances, permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. ~7-uy-„ PT.HE NEW ZEALAND J SHIPPING COMPANY'S ■^v-k^^LINE. B___2____a_ first SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 121 tous register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will Jill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. _E T A B L E. "^^^ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Monday, 11 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. --I'O^E^IVER^HRAI) The p.ft. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12 30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. ~7ST_r "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Ss>sSsv 5T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA *E_§_22&2__i Owned by Messrs Shaw, : Savill Se Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The abeve 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 convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particidars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, -Agent)?. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) J CARSON, House and Land Agent a. Rent and Debt Collector, Sticit-rttuv's BTTir.DiNftft' Queen-street. -_T7 H. SKINNER, Vr c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fit.Un.rs. &c. &_ R~L. H. MEEK, » 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 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com- I menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. J~' AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street WharJ« Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. tjg... Special Features.— Age admitted or I Policies, which are unchallangable from ( date of issue. j Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper j inr conditions as to residence or occupation. A R,N 00 X BROTHERS Soap & Candle Manofaotcrers, ! Richmond, Cox"s Creek. f ! 1f?.(v» ? —Dni"hiim.at.ro«t. An<ikl«.i(rt o; mTT6~s7~jr~irXTOTirT'f , WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER i ShobtlanD'STkeet Auckland, Mm; ftgift)supplied v.ith Bruehea ft». Dregglßi



XT E R V CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :- American Dried Apples, Bd. 9 lb. French Prunes, 6d. $ tb. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. V lb. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56tb. boxes, 6d. lf.> lb. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Black-well's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. BACON, CHEESE, HAM. BUTTER, EGGS LARD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Hale-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. m FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. =©& " Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffee 3. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, T„„„ Cornier of QUEEN and POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. DE V I T T, • GUNMAKER, 24 4, QUEEN-S TRIS ET, ' Opposite the Market. ON SALeTTn STOCK :— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals:— Shot, E'ev's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Case:.. Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chi'led Snot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. _fß_\ HpM 2^jk __^tT#!:-; r._wff I.^ _3f_?_ g_^^B__s TT AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensvdle. Table will be as follows : — Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.10 p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.18 p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 4.1 p.m. Helcnsville, arrive .. .. 1.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, Genera.! Manager. TU-OTICE TO THE LADIES OF J3I Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stocking, Cd pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men s and Boys' Browu Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Noto the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, onnosite Fire-bell, foot of amv-atraat. "MEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3f 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^ W~A IWER A (11. OT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £210s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ os. „ Waiwera, 21st April. 1877. JEFFERD AND UNDERWOOD, PRACTICAL GARDENERS, WELLINGTON-STREET MARKET GARDENS. Cardens kept in order by the day or by contract. M"UTH BRI^Ts TiHiNSURANCE JO COMPANY Insures Buildings of all kinds and their contents, against Fire, at lowest current Rates. Risks taken on Vessels, Freight, and every description of cargo, A. BOARDMAN, Manager. R E S H S~hTIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). "OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Ijn MUDS., QE.-CASKS,.CASES, & FLASKS. i VS. Sole Agent in Auckland :— I L. P. NATHAN & CO. - W 5 -TZ—. 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 the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will he found at all hours day and ' night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and '• Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may ha obtained of • ■ HILL & HUDSON, X i fmW AKD DISPENSING CHICMISP,



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. ; E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J' a m c s *b"u t c nTii CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or tmouM. at reasonable iat.es. O N s A L E > — BY THE TJNDEKSIGNED — 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, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. J 2 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4_p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. 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. E~O~R G E~ "A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallowy "m/f R. T, TR AFFORD SURGEON &*7§£~-^ Wakefield- DENTIST, STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tont-.h ifrom One tn a Frill Set.L JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. "O R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a largo stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any pari of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Ilotal arc 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. y»-*-_isSii*,_S'j>vwH" *■ _ SJ___a__« sBswCWtT i.-X Z@&mMso&r CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takeD instantaneous! y. ~\iT 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^, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice ■ Violin Strings, &c., &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 210 QUEEN-STREET KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s! 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slateß (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. f\ N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Beruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QuEEN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcel Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. Or.tobf.rao. tOTft, Q P E C I T"L NOTICE Parties sending PARCELS to any part of th Waikato can rely upon them being lorwardei with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coacl by booking at the ofiioe of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. ■JZ-AIPARA RXTTTW~_r_ To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leay Auckland Wharf for the Ota jnatea—TUESDAYS, „ ■Wturcii-FIttDAYS. ; By wdei.. . y mt .. 4, y, HAODONALB,



g T A R /J% JJOTEL, Albert -stkeet, Auckland. r. j. davidson, proprietor. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS 11. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, . Opposite Fort-street. RF. W E B S T E R, « WHOLESALE and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 313 Queen-street, Auckland, (Next tho Union Bank). PO INT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted v p 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. 1564.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Welleslby-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing tho public for their patmnag" durina- i-Le pa«t 13 ynars, W. TC. £c Co. would Leer to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of tho very best, dyes, and that, with their appliances, iv which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet*, Silk and batin Dresses, &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleanpd, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-streec East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Oflice, Wellesicy-street East. 1 lats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cu'-ed, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensivo Shedding and powerful Machinery, bogs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c., &c. &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. q Y~M "O~N D S~S~T~R EE T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, nil of whicli I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Cavmalies. Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H __ A P E. By __. «& /"w-,. The Appointment C^_\Smv_^ t^O Marchioness to Her -*^S*sSSbS_&^ of Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. W~AR KW 0 RTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. 4 The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. mHE npNCORE pOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TjINCORE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE "ONCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. inr E. M A' R L E R, JQ-S (Formerly of Mahler & TwenTyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR. AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, ■ QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money' advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms: 5 per cent, on the first £100; 2. per cent, on he remainder; no extras. Tradesmena' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1,45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 8.15 p.m. 3,-15 p.m. , i.io p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. a 1 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. 4 p.m. j 4.30 p.m. 5.80 p.m. 6 p.m, 7 P.m. 7-30 p.m. >"* | Saturday evening: " I 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. c CEORGE COOK, d Wakfifield-street. i, •== MAC D 6~N A i/OD. •J 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. • fiIHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of JL GUM, at Highest Market Price 3. B NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-houae-atreet. 31st March; 1877. pUTLI&I'S RMUER^BUS. .teavea \,j ILjny.ta.ci: daily at 8,30 u,in.» ILJS aau., an?! 2.3 i) P.m. LeaiY6B 4«9«M W ty ftt®» 1M waft fc*fr p»w»\ ■



Hp ° p s -12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 lb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 1 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all lands of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark end Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, feci, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. W~ A. WATERMAN begs to inform o 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 Bed rooms, and settlei.-s and country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals at all hours. MrpO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Sb op, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply io N. MeOulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable. Ceach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. Jfi! A —FOR SALE, Building Allot-: c%jjL\r9 ments, 89 x 150 fpet, "for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. JjTOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling _ House in Wake tie! d-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. ■ JC?o<£*A —CAPITAL Five - roomed 0& /_✓ O" © Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. 4M¥__fk —FORSALE, Five-roomed 3W/W___\/a House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c. with freehold allotment -10 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland sraot. next the Post-oifice. HOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole iot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. 171 OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and . terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business aa 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. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. ■OROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by ISS feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. O~N SAL _E^ 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST- CLASS LIQUORS FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THI i COLONIES. r^*M»g&_. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untveesity of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 61 , February, 27th April 17th July, and sth OctaLe FARQUHAR MACRAE, . „. . Head Master. JJONES ! BONES 1 • BONES | j tfwigUt in any qu;Sie7.fer Cash at tho Frc I i Mian-:* Bey Boas MAUs. <m& u,t,.,N0 101, Low



JO'H N SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a. really good and wed finished Five-reonied House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets iv Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of loOacres, anouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together wilh good orchard, dwelling.! house, staoles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel! and General j Store. I FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm j of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva ; tion, except about 10 acres in bush- with good { Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 ! miles from town. i FDR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of I really good Land, part bush and part strong ! fern, with frontage to the main river. j FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 406 acres of Good La nd on the Waiau Block, Waiuku! I with creek frontage. | FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres ( good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, I three miles from the'landing-place. : FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a i really good 7-roomed House, with every conven | ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed he use, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable foul? roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Busb, 14 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 t!5 x U0 feet. JOHN SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-streei. FOR SALE, by R. C. GREENWOOD' HOTEL BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Corner of Queen and Short land-streets. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acres of good pasture land, doing a very good trade, near town, and in every way a good investment for an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, a Dairy Farm, of 50 acres, for the most part volcanic soil of the very best quality, free from stones, thoroughly fenced and divided into 8 or 10 paddocks, and mostly laid down in good'grass. House contains nine rooms, with every convenience, good stabling and outbuildings, &c, &c. Price, £1!)00. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a compact littla Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about 5 acres of good land, fenced and divided into three pad docks, good orchard, and garden, well watered by stream, good well.. Cottage contains 5 rooms, and only 18 months old. Price, £230. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of 4 rooms, nearly new, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Sundry-street, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. per week. Price, lowest, £185. Terms, £85 cash, balance at £0 per cent. FOR SALE, near town, a Villa Residence, containing seven rooms, with every modern convenience; about 2 acres of rich volcanic soil, laidout as paddock, orchard, garden, shrubbery, &'c, very handy to town, and suitable for a business man. Price. £500 (lowest). Terms, £100 cash, balance at £8 per cent. FOR SALE, a very desirable Property, about three miles from town, of about 18 acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 0 paddocks,f_l acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; well and substantially built House, containing about, nine rooms, good siablingSand outbuildings. This is a property seldom to be met with, as tho gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200 ; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karangahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only just finished, and can be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cook street (quite new), very large allotment, good situation, and will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £220: terms easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street. Price, £90. FOR SALE, three Cottages in Duke-street let to good tenants for 30s. per wk, Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450. FQR SALE, a very superior Villa Resiaence, near town ; also, several Cottages, &c., &c. FOR SALE, choice Farms, large and small; Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city and suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to SeU; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. _2f* See Advertisement Board, Market-house; or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland streetSi R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-hoube ; And Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets. XTKW ZEALAND INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ... £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of.every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Speoia subject to special arrangements. _ar Losses Promptly Paid. GKORGK P. PIERCK. Manager. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums ,'of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, o_ Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solioitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. N MORTGAGE.—Money to he ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirementa Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by. WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder Machine Ruler, and Acoount Book Manufao- & rer __,.next_. do 03? to Evening Star office. Wyndham-street. ' ONE* TO LEND, in large or small c<, » sJ lms--s- yaiU., Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ■ ff*°v' ul» RASS SEED 1 GRASS SEI&Di A Prime Sample Canterbury Grass Seed Ifor Sale very-bheap; also, Fowl Whea^Mafze' Oats, Cheese, Butter. Bacon. Hams? KeilTePs fcc^-Ap^y t J apioca > Prunes» Macc^offi, &c, GEO. COZENS, 7, Queen-street. L rjpo THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. I ■ ' j &~Ni_EME_*,-i fog to intimat. thai lam a C- j Candidate lw ..'(.-election. ! D. H, Mckenzie, j Auckland, 3rd May, 1877, I |t- . ; ,,yq;: : ;; jp i^J^^WZui I hereby give notice that 1 am not responsible ~ for certain VALUATION NOTICES, kafcrtce. ! on Postal Cards, fo? the Redwood ;-_«d or, Ponsonby Highw.-.y District, and mat ttiy ipime .0- la . nserU-d on such jr.otiees without m,V kn._w" w leda'a °r coiiHcjit,