The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —?To. 2,291.

AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, JULY 9, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«a&^T7IOR SYDNEY AND MEL ,|l|||g|g; Jr 13 our x c . The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, according to telegraphic advice, leaves Melbourne to-day (6th), Sydney on the gth, and will therefore leave Auckland, as above, on or the ISth instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 6, 1577. *gg&^^ Q< TEAM TO PORT DARWIN, *^^^ JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Com pant (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, I.COO tons register, from Sydney, on TUESDAY, the ISth September. For all particulars as to freight and passage, apply to CRUICKSHANIC & CO., Agentr. 16, Q-.:een-stroet, Auckland. July 7. 1577. XTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—July 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. j Hawea ..I Tuesday, lOth, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki j Friday, 13th. 10 a.m.! 9.15 a.m. Taupo ..! Monday, 1 Gth, 12 noon.! 11a.m. Waxaka ..; Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m.; 12 noon. Hawea ..'Friday, 27th, 10a.m.: 9.15 a.m. Taranaki ! Wed., Ist August 1 p.m.! 12 noon. i FOR TAURA NG A, POVE XT V BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM Queen - street Wharf. Waxaka ..' Wednesday, 11th, .! p.m. — Well'xgton Wednesday, 25th, ! p.m. — Taupo \ Wed., Bth August 1 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, kbom Queen -street Wharf.,, Rotorua.. Tuesday, 17th, Ip.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from (juehn-strket Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. <^vfe. AUCKLAND STEAM Tfggnrgt^-.f^ PACKET COMPANY *=£; Ss3£2sS> (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th« above port on TUESDAY next, 10th July, at 6 p.m. Manager and Engineer. errkfe=^ Q TEAM COMMUNICATION 51i235>k5 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'iasiSe'jjjE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon Wednesday, 11th, 2.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday, 9th. 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10th. 6 p.m- Thursday, 12th, 8.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION l|ssLg£>|r)C) WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 9 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 9 p.m. Enter-prise—Wednesday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh— Thursday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 11 r.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, i 2 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a sMjming^ote^^ <g^^l? OR W_A I U X U. TheP" S# OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:—• From Onehunga— From Waiuka— Monday, 2.30 p.m. Monday. / p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m. Saturday. V-i noon Whatipa Saw-mills and Manukau Heads- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbms Auction Mart will be attended to^ RQF <S2£^ XnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, iggaFf^' |j MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, '*^^'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at.ll o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Trom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply^^ & ONTHE KAIPARA. TkeM' X I N A Will leave Helensvillc asunder:- For Otamatea, calling at iunction oflCaiwaka and Mangatoroto Pavers,, Pl*i *n* t ™siMcS every Tuesday mornings t-de, returning on Albert direct, every Thursday morn ings tide, returning on Friday. ~,r , ,.1 , ,r . r l vjm. Pa^senlrers for Otamatea ieaye A ck'M^ LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, undiorioic Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. p . Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for ion. Albert on Mondays. MONDAY S3T This Service commences on aujtsu^x, 28th lay- j. CASEY & SOX. .-n.-^ CNTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOr'kATPARA HEADS. TpKATOKA, WHALOVHARA. TK KOPCJRL r, MFJ AlAr, ?IRATAPU, MAUNGAWHA.RE, and DAL GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY Cnptain llaavpon', will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Darga\ U:(J (J!1 th(-' return trips every Wedncsaaj Hii'i Friu.i-> r morning's tide. Pa.-seii.wrs leave Aiiokumd, per "LILi, on Mo- dn-.v, :i.fj!l U*cdnes<iays, at 12.30 p.m., and na-gooa ;Mo K aay 3l ,nd^ays, y & .lied Oflicp, Wharf.



' *^ftSfc>. T^OR RUSSELL, WANGA 4||Sig, -A? ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 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. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA wall leave as follows :— Monday. July 9 Friday, July 13 Wednesday, July IS Monday. July 23 Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. *S2&S*>JXySTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- H GATION fc COAL MINING SSESEaarCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE t Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCKERFF, Secretary. Kort-street. June 21. 1877. QiTEAM TO AND FROM tt^jgg|U; IO RIVERH X AD r T VV'ICE On and after June Gth, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. "waaS&^TT'OR GISBORNE AND JD NAPIER. Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave as above on or about TUESDAY next, the 10th July. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7. 1577. cfr* a>v QHIP ' ELE CT RA,' CAPT. A?f£R^. O IHOMSON, FOR LONDON. Intending Saloon and Second E,-,-,.*.Jra tf.i.-vFgsi f; a i)in Passengers m;;.st secure their Passages, and pay deposit, at our office, before SATURDAY next, tie lllh July. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, July 9th, 1877. ,g3g|^nn I M E TABLE. """" ' S.S. TRANSIT". Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Tuesday, 7 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freicht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO., Agfintr. "^fe^iR 1 ° R W A I U X U# -^&MS£> The SaSi TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, I p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunea or Newmarket. .OW^V TT>ASSENGERS' LINE OF jgjSjat^v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- MflWOTlßgafl Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper sliips, 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 shipi to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j OITEAM TO THE WADE jlllgg:^ AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Saturday, 6 a.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: . Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 4 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. _ rtb^jw rfflHE NEW ZEALAND £^t£«k^ X SHIPPING COMPANY I§§|!§g^ (LIMITED). Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. The HUIWNUI .. 1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1107 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 8/1 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PAREORA". 879 WAITANGI 1101 PIAKO 1000 WAITARA .. 833 RAKAIA! ""Wo? WANCtANUHOOO RANGITIKI 1225 1 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 with every 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- Tbe Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports ot the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages ot friends to and from the colcray, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Ofhce, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen -street. TTICTOKIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMGNDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LEA T T-I E R Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute-all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. , . P'~ U IT M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views Of th© Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori P.ih'n.-s and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour! and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken in3tautaneously.



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. j Cash Buvera of Tallow I__1 __ H~A X F A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTR VOTOR, Kybep Pass - N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to ) hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. A M E"S BU T C HER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on ' Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Fn-ewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. R S ,L V N D ' S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph (Mlice). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea, Coiiec, &c, at the Shortest Notice. I___ _ WEBS TE R, &J» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKSR: 113 .JUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. IWtvrt t.ho TTnioti RftnH __ A~N~D J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paper-hangings, Scrim, Paints, Oi!s' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish r Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses. Glazed Pushes, Door?, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os & 97, QUHEN-STRHKT. T CARSON, House and Land Agent <?J © Rent and Debt Collector, Kttc!ttp.ttrv'« rinrr/miws' QnF,v/w-«TRT3ji:T. ARNOCK BIIOTHEJJS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Crkeic. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Price giy^-n. "l^T OTIGE TO B U T CHE RS. BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £0 per ton cash. WARNOOK BROS., Durham-street. I S H E R AN D C O. Wholesale, Shipping Sc Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited en in town or suburbs. JR. 11 AND Elt SON, c Bkoicer, Mining, Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The format ion, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Otlice; No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Appointment CfrjM&JiMfcMp Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTORT A-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. E~R~C HAN T"sT~AGENfS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office, Wyn dham-etrefit. ~L O V~~ E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, "WELLESL.KY-STREPT. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-sele uted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. Xji C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877" RELA NI) BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction ana Delivery Hose, &c. Warehoixses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmurc, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannkrs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. Trt R E S II SHIPMENT S 8 ' OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE "BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). R~! T. TRAF *0 R D SURGEON iif^sggSz& Wakefield- DENTIST, QwßpSSh street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Ciover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.iflr.ini T«v>th (from firm to a Frill Ss»tl EORGE KITCHE^ PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. -oTTcTv LED M ANGO ES, CLOSE ABROS.



MASON BROTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endless Variety. The PL^ NTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnelj, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Mprchant, Queen street. IVr"E~w m a r~k c t nu r s e¥y, -Li near railway station. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, weil prepared for removal. All the Plants arc in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stc-ck. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. Xji RO S T & (10,, IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corxer Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HTDEft. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS, on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chair', and General Groceries, &c. SS§' Country Orders promptly attended to. ■^TACANCIES for three Boarders?, v superior accommodation, at Mrs Cashcl's, Upper llobson-strt'ft, opposite Creenway's. ij » COMMISSION AGENT, Si 101 IT I, AN D-STREKT. T>ONES 1 BONES ! " " BONES' J JL> —— Bought in aay quantities for Cash at tho Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by • ■ j. fe .T. ropptbt; A. WATERMAN begs to inform o his friends and the public of Auckland that ho has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where lie hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIItK AT REASONABLE ! CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to tho Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLE KEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. XYT T> HIL LIP P S & QjON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large \nd Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OK THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3L NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting. Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &f\. &-C, &C. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes. &C\, &c. Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc', ■ White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, Queen-street 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, | HOUSE, SHIP, AND W ■ M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fcr) « — a W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O o Province. __ H J.H. requests attention of Builders and "^ rA others to nib New Glazing Tariff. a — o J. HENDERSON. v : 2 S, WYNDHAM-STREET. \ tm- * , ~ [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W» EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patronage durin« the past 13 years, W. K. & Co. would beg to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, and that, with their appljaaces, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a Quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. AUGANS! AE6ANSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next.to Bank of New Zealand). T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Has th« Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertights, 12s. Gd., own own make. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d.. our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROOKE S, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite ssiPlf City Hal]- TT AIP AR A R AIL WA Y. In Goods for the Kaipara District should be receded at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-eight hours before the departure oi the steamer from Helensville. If Consignees would kindly insist on this being done, much dis appointment would b« saved them. A. V. aIACDONALjJ, General Manger. S P A R A G U S", AT CLOSK BROS.



CLEARING-OUT SALE OF BIRDS AND CAGES FOR ONE WEEK. Singing Ca x aries, from 15s. upwards. Cockatoos and Parrots. Revolving Cases on latest principle. Strong well-made Canary Cages. Parrot Cages. The Whole to be Cleared Out Cheap Fok Cash. E. ROBINSO N, Shortland- street. MR. F. B. WOODHA 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. .Tannarv 16. 1877 h7 skinner, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. <feo.. HO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COU CJMi-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. T 0 U I S F O U R N I E R, t WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Victoria-street East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIV AT F, BOARDING HOUSE Upper Qukex-street, Next Door to the Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15a. per week : with Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. IJS&, Boarders wanted. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. "1%/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o JjrJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitkcn, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interct c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. IV/rONEY to LEND in large or small JLyJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free . liold security, at. low rates of interest.— K. C. DYER, Shortland-street. "m/TONEY TO LEND in large or small .l_v_S_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oflice. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO . OPERATIVE BUILDING AND i INVESTMENT SOCIETY. i Office—o3, Queex-stheet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 i to £0,0W), principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- Pci _ vv t Total amount ing over lervvee^.i R epaya ble. s. d. I & s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years I 9 2 U3 9 2 8 years I 7 6 156 7 6 10 years j 6 3 | 162 13 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. fi per cent, per annum 7 day's notice - : 5 JOHN BATGER, Sp.nrfltary ■DOARD OF EDUCATION. Teacher wanted for the Paterangi (Waikato) School.—Applications to be sent to the under signed up to Saturday. 28th July instant. WILLIAM AIACKY, Chairman Paterangi School Committee' PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. Establishment for Young Ladies. Lady Principal Mrs. Kaye AVright. Duties will be resumed on TUESDAY, 10th July. IyTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Third Quarter will commence on MON DAY, the Oth instant. W~~ENTWORTH HOUSE, Ponsonby.— Miss Hill's pupils will Resume their Studies on MONDAY, July ICt.h. GLENSIDE, UPPER SYMONDS STREET. Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-assemble on MONDAY, the 9th of July. A Class for Calesthenics, Deportment, and Dancing, will be held weekly. TF~"e' M U E R A. The Misses Anstie's Pupils will Re-assemble TUESDAY, July the 10th. ONE HUNG A YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL will re-open on MONDAY" next, 9th July. Preparatory School for Young Boys. MRS. MORRISON. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ,i\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL^ WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrisox. French (Commercial and Conversational), Moxs. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. HUKCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). • QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\_ SCHOOL. Next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, July 9th. A School of Art has been formed, under the direction of Mr. Kexnetii Watkixs : and a Special Drawing Class, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July li. JOSIAII MARTIN, Head Master. RS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Emily Place. The Mid-winter Vacation will terminate on MONDAY, Oth .Inly. . Professor of Music and Singing: licrr &cho«t. jpTli E V RIV E R COA L. FOR SALE, IN T LOTS TO SUIT ' PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agext, On'eiicxga. RESERVED G INGE R, AT CLOSE BROS. PR ESER YE D CUMQU AT S, AT CLOSE BROS. C: LOSE BROTII ER S, TEA MERCHANTS, \ QUEK.V-STKEET, AUCKLAND."



S TmOS SALE, VERY CHEAP. , SOO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. p NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. ]y o t i c k For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from ■ } Helensvijle Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is ; # well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing , 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c. the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to \v\ Aitken, Land Agent. » TJOOT AND SHOE TRADE. I. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS, j c FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHC 3, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence i of retiring from the Retail Trade. r Apply to 1 GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. ? THOFt SALE OR LEASE, aU those JL Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Eoad. lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting1 a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Work?, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKTCN, Land Agent. JOHN C< OPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AXD - GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on. SALE or LEASE, . Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. ; . CUITI VAT E D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, ! HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. 1 Also, Agent 'or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, ~F> ROO X S IDE, P AR N EL L. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable 1 Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and en which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may ' be obtained" a" the Offices of I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Foil -street. HA SH T O N & SO N, <» HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, Nev^ Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Aucklaxd. FOR SALE :—. '"NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, v/ith wash-house and good well; now let to a tenant. NEWTON ROAD—Five-roomed House and Shop, well built: and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet: 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STREET.—A i-roomed Verandah : Cottacre, with well, and every convenience. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A "Comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, > with an acre of Land in grass. ' PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out ■ buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1| acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments, ' with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to'Edwardes-street. ' NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the . road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a good l seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. TO BE LET :— A large and commodious House in a very central and healthy situation. The premises " are in excellent order, with gas and water laid on. The House contains a very large drawing room and dining-room, pleasant parlours, and . several bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, and pan tries. The House can be let either furnished or . unfurnished, and for a term if required. NAPIER-STREET.—A four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and garden, and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Six-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, 1 situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated ■ premises in Queen-street, adioining Arthur's Auction Mart, now in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the ' Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. T> 7^ f^i X E E N \V O O D, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. ; a@r Office : Corner of Shoktlakd and Queen-streets. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds i paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished 4-roonied Cottage (every cor i venience for a small family), commands a good view of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. "< Price, £220. £40 or £50 cash, balance either on ■ Mortgage, or through Building Society. I For Sale, several first-class i and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of ; Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, " £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have . maenificent views and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £iOO to For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and vVhau railway, about 50 • acres; commands a magnificient view (in fact, r one of the best in the province). The roads are "•ood land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would ' answer well if cut up into villa sites cr building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. 3 Terms easy. 1 For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a ; steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapinly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very j easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments iti and around the city. , For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Fcrms iv the Waikato and up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms," Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner Shortland and Queen-streets. 1 E. C. GREENWOOD, Out Dock Auctioneer, House, Land, • and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortltind and Queen-streets. ELBOUKNE AND SYDNEY FISH, Oi'STER, & SUPPER SALOON, VICTORTA-STREET. Having ooenf d the above-named business, the nuder-sigiied Xiopes by civility, combined with having fresh goody dai.y, to solicit a fair share of nnhlfp pßtrf":!<•<•*. N'c.to the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria-street, > Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel.



in Ch^^S^^^-^ -ink T KEATRE z&£&&gS&&ijF LXOYAL. LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS! OF THOMPSON'S GREAT SOUTHERN .Diorama of the .American W ah LAST NIGHTS OF THE GRAND DISTRI BUTION OF GIFTS! Tes Leading Prizes fok THIS EVENING WILL CONSIST, np A Splendid Hunting "Watch. . A Beautiful Tea and Coffee Service Large Liqueur Frame ■ Papier Mache Table Two Sovereigns And 50 other useful articles. Popular Pi-ices :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, Js : Pit, One Shilling-. SATURDAY, JULY 14, LAST G II A >< D .MATINEE! When every Child will receive a Parting Gift! SPECfAt. NoTrcE. — The Children belanging to the various Charitable Institutions in Auckland are hereby offered a Free Invitation zo the Matinee on Saturday next, when everyone will receive a gift. W. H. THOMPSON. CJINGING ON THE TONIC .SOL FA Kj? METHOD. Me. CHARLES BLOMFIELD having re ceived from. Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus arid lust ruction Books, will commence an ELEMENTARY SINGING CLASS, to be held in the SToune Men's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING,' from half-past 7. Verms : ss. per Quarter, including Music. The Course will commence on THURSDAY Evening, 10th July, 1877. with an Explanatory Lecture on " The Science of Music and the Structure or the Musical Scale, illustrated by several diagrams, and the Choir of the Sol-fa Union, to which all are invited. Admission, Free: after which subscriptions "tflll betaken, and members enrolled for the New Class. JJI COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE. Cap -leal, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may oe effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'iime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. jKP" Losses Promptly Paid. (2KOKGH! P. PTKKCW. Manaser QOUTH E EITIS H INSURANCE 'O COMPANY CAPITAL, £750.000. BuiMings of every description and Contents Insured. Vv'gol irom Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight,, Gold". Grain, Gum, and ; Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China," Mauritius, the 'island &c. ' LowKS'i' Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. MI II AN D A COA L. ■ I MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sols Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices :— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton lt®n ~ 265. I >, cwts. ~ 30s. „. - Delivered at these Prices within one mile of ih& . Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. ... ... ~jy E W FOE AG E PL AN T. * SYMPHYTUM ASPERRIMUM, OR CAUCASIAN PRICKLY COMFREY. C. T. WREN Has introduced the above, and Plants are now in course of establishing in Pots. Orders will be received and executed in rotation. This Plant, fairly managed, is estimated to produce on clay soil from 60 to 120 (one hundred-and twenty) tons per acre per annum of nourishing feed for Horses, Cattle, &c., and lasts a number of years. Supplied, a3 ready, in quantities of one dozen and upwards only at 15s. per dozen, package included. Remittance from unknown corres pondents. CfT1 ~WT Mount Bobson Nubsery. . 1. W REN, Remuera ; And SEED WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, N.Z. ENGLISH, AMERICAN & GERMAN styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen-street, Auckland. N D I A N CHUTNEY, AT CLOSE BROS. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, Builder, &c, Removed to Custom House-street, opposite Archard's Hotel •^OTICE OF RE.MOVAL. ROWRING. Pianoforte Maker, Timer, and Repairer, Removed to SYMONDS-STREET, near Dr. Stockwell's. June 6th, 1877. /~1 O A L. Now Discharging, ex Barque 'Nok jpakiel :' /»aa tons best ■xt3t7castle/--loal. « To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. ■jVT ELSOUENE CUP, 1 sYT. MR. J. J. T.IILLERmay be consulted as usual. Limited to-2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. SKATING ! ~ SKATING ! SKATING ! The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Hall, Darby-street. Admittance—One Shilling. First-claEs Skates provided. HAL VAN IZ E D IRON WOSXS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. SPOUTIN G, PIPIN G, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and ■ Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, o? Ma^= 10 Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of theiTrade. GasfLtting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced vrorkmen sent to any part of iha . Country. S. PARXEri has erected I'.rst-class.maehinery, and having eyr.-ipleted all his arrangements lOt1 manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute ail orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, cr coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, licensed plumbek for. Auckland Waterworks, ■ wellesley-street, AUCKLANr.