The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,331.

AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-vte. X> EGU LA R MONTHLY llu STEAM COMMUNICATION ■«33lSseP Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20, 1577. ■tnTon steamship company \J O!T NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— May 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LiTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. \^^ Hawea .. Thursday, 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. Takanaki Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TAU.PO . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Wei i/ngton Tuesday, loth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea ..j Saturday. 19th, Ip.m. 12 noon. Tar ynaki | Thursday, 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. T«7J'O ..Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well\\gto>i Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street w H aef. Rotorua.. Tuesday, MayS, 12 noon. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, fkom Queen - btkebt Wharf. 1 Wanaka .. j Wednesday, 16th, i p.m. — i , " FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — i FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom QUEEX-STREET WIIARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. _ _j CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhak, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland — Mondar, 30th, 1.30 p.m. Tuesday, Ist. May. laid up to clean. From Thames- Monday, 30th, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, Ist May, laid no to Ciean. Weather and other circumstances* permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Agent. -is^ UIOR--THE HOT- SPRINGS, imlii&S^'. F MAHURANGI, MATAXANA, "^sS^JiAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday n* 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage aafflte^^on^ ;^^^ QTEAM ON THE^ IvAIPARA Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensviilw for Wairoa •■very Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and ivlata 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. Car"-o for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & -Ri^te^ UIOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^^^^.JJ ROA, AND MANGON UI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ofhce on the Wharf. No cargro 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 FP-IDA V 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 a.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 21 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 25 Friday. May 11 Wednesday, May 30 Wednesday, May 16 June. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. Mrf+ltfCO-OR. Managtw. STEAM NAVI _M&S£gZ W GATION &.COAL MINING "•"^■^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMB TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and ; Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHKRFF, Secretary. Portefcreet. February 10.1877. <Ste&£^QTEAM TO THE WADE J|||||£O AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Tuesday, May, 1,5 p.m. "Wednesday, 830 a.m. Saturday, s'h. 7 a.m. Monday, 7th, 2 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 5 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMBS BROS' & CO., Asrents ,-v^OTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The new iron s.s. XI N A W, Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 5 p m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday. 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloen, 13s; Single do., 8s; D 2.ckdo., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street; Or, W. SMITH. Queen-street Wharf. TV npHE Brigantine FLIRT, SSsN^ JL 100 tons register, John McKknzik, Master, in a Regular JOGwsP^ Trader between AL OKLAND and WmBBsBSSSSBBU t VY rPTTCIj rrON Jllllis ONCE DAILY- The a,B. LILLY will ime ac under H $WfD. River^&^« From Avjcklaadw



j ACIFIC MAIL STEAM *ms^iSS' SHIP COMPANY. | FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, : H. C. Dearborne, Commander, will leave j Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for j the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. j For further particulars, freight, or passage j apply to ' OWEN & GRAHAM, , Agents, Auckland. ! "S^fe^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION J?^Mm£>^J WITH THE THAMES AND ES!SI^e^COROMANDEL. i FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers j and Cargo. I The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," i Every Night. I Timetable: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m. Lalla iioolch—Tuesday, 11 p.m.. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh— Thursdar, 12 midnight ; Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla ltookh—Saturday, 12 midnight ; All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. I Not responsible for goods or parcels put on ; boa.rd without a shipping note. | Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within ' seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager.. -jggII^OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD. , "•sSiSSsSW rji^Q now pmifiie steamer TE AROHA Will commence running to the above place Daily in a day or two. Particulars as to fares, fee., in a future issue. J. EDWARDS, Agent. i "-s&fcgSe^, IT1 ° il W A I U X U" i 'jlIiC p.S. OREGON Will leave lor Waiuku as under :— From On^-hunga— From Waiuku—' : Thursday, a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 9.43 a.m. SatU1 day. 2 p.m. Mamikau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 7.20 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. : Orders, to collect Goods loft at Mr. G. Sibbiu's Auction Mart will be attended to. i M. H. ROE. | •Sjjfl^.TF o aw a l v X u j «vi^£&«aß» - The B 8 TAM O" SHANTEB wiU j leave for Waiuku as follows: — ' From Om;h!inga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 2nd i\lay, Wednesday, 2nd May, '' S.'dD a.m. 12.30 a.m. ; Saturday. sth, 10 a.m. Saturday, sth, 2 p.m. I For Manukau Heads and Whatipu. Mills on I Friday, the ith May, at 8 a.m. ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. I Orders to collect goods left at the stores of 1 Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onflhimirn or N«wmarket "^TX T7IOR LONDON DIRECT. TO FOIiLOW THE j Jjllggllf GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, ---66^ tons register, Captain Thomson. As th« greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she. will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For rreight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street. Auckland, April 16,1877. R E S H S HIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND , FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, ! Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). AIWERA(HOT 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, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ ss. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. WANTED KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and F«.ncy Printing is execu<ed at the Evkning Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. ; I%ricc"oL7~iiirN^RY &• c 0.,! IX AUCTIONEERS, | GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, ! SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered^ "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. "1%/T R. F. B. WOOD HA M, i.Y-1. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sous, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16.1877. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. &o. _ R" ~L. H. M E E X] • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLANDSTRKET (Canning's BnildingsV. WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, 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 publio patronage. T c E T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the publio in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be. found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N B.~Da. Coffi>:'S Botamo Medicines, and Mil. Clayton's Prgpviotary Articlee may be HILL & HuDhOjw, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CESMISTS*



■^T E R V CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT:— American Dried Apples, Bd. $ Ib. Fkencii Prunes, Cd. %! Ib. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. 19 it>. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in sGlb- boxes, 6d. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava .Tblly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Cukrant, 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, &o. PROVISIONS. i BACON, CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS, LAKD. FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, M ATA E-M X AL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. j PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Hale-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. SSS- FRESH ROASTED COFFEES, "©a "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess I great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. i Van'Houtex's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nihs, Epps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa ! and Milk, &c, &c. i F. HEWIN & BROTHER, ! FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, ■„, rr\ _^_ Cornier of QUEEN and THE A. POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. SPECIAL -^TOTICF. MESSRS SOMEEFIELD & 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 MorinoßS, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for cosgravj: & co., soli<aits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. I j • /^HEAP BUILDING MATERIALS. The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-class BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. ..„, m A C D 0 N A~I7D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. FTIHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of B GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street. 31st March. 1877. "VT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View. Sbortland street. "f AND J. S" O P P E T, <Jr • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lflwer Queen-atreet Wharf, Auckland. BONES ! BONES ! BONES ! '■ Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free uaan'a Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by X ft. .T. HOPPTHT. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. N7£W ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland Local Director: George IJttkgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and (Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charges Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. , Ge aeral Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-. Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every ituformation on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A." Lowe, Travelling A tfp.nt to the Association ; or WJLLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. 55a. Special Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of issun, . * Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing conditions aa to residence or occupation. W"~TirSnfclF BROTH E~l\li, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Kiohmond, Cox's Creek. LADIIS~"C&i \\ Auckland and Surroundinj? Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of .Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faoed Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girla' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 WMto Socks, 3d pair; Men a and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (Sd puir; Kteiy Buska, 3rf pair: Flqsws, from 3d per spray; aud a tAa» s«»J,ectkm of '?.^nerftl K«&oy GooGb. — Noto the addrcsa: $ip< w34A$& m m^ mm, m $



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JFFeI 'b~u~t~c-h^™r, 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 uncut), at rfiasmiablo rates. T\ N^ S A^ L E7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECI'RA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSIi. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table mattufaefcure. Also, on Hand, Billiat?t>, Pool, and Pykamid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. HURLEY'S ONEiIUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. l.p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. U L M A^ N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes; Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TS E O R G E AXE R S vJT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. j 7yj~ R. T. TRAF FO R D SURGEON djjf'gggßfe,, Wakefield- DENTIST, #m^g| BTKEET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'fl Patent Oxide Gas. ArMflrUl TVrnt.h Ifrom Onn to a. Full Soti. JA M E S B L A KE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Goke-btrebt Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeycs, Bullseyos, Handspikes, Belaying &c. B R j" c X ~ PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKIOR lias always on hand a lai-gc stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape elects 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 Sc DALDY. Agents. A.LBEitT"*®^KS«aSf Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tho Extensive Additions and Alterations to tho above Hot^l arc now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR lias been opened on tb«K.Qround Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-stub et, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (latk 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. TUT 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 bo 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 Strings, &c, &c. Hi CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 OUKEN-STRKKT KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Caskß Plaster (American), &l 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street Kant. Q 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) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JO" H N S O~ P P E T*, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKEN-STRSBT. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Pa.rcelf- Delivery, and the Booking of PaaKenware. OctaVw 30. IK7* oTTcTaT' notice. Parties sending PARCELS to any-part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coß,o'b, by booking at the office cf JOHN SOPPST, _ „, __, _. No. 8, Quesa-atreftt. Agent fop Mr. W. K. Carter. * Tg" AIPAKA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should lijavk Anoklancl WJiarf for the Otanmtea—TT/ESDAYS. . WflJiw-S'lOliAVp, ' I yW ■ .% T« JUOPOKAtJ), 1 ... Oea^lfcsgm



ST Atj * * ~a —ff" ntif t *, / II ■a Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. BHRBINFREDS' BITTER BEER Ox Draught. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during wliich time it lias Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANOKS at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. |> F. W E B S T E R, JtA'« WIJOLKSALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AN!) HARNESS MAKER: (to?., Ql/EKN-STKKUT, AUCKLAND, 'K'tsTctlhn Tinirm Rank*. POINT RUSSELL luTtel^ -JL MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a i'avourite 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.] milE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL A^D V, LEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-stkeet East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi^c thank ing th« puhlin for ihei'1 patronage durinar the )>a"t 13 y< jars, W. W. & 00. would bear to inform them that fcheyhavo now on hand a complete *t-ock of th". very best dyes, and that, with 'heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be e*celled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladifls of Auckland to send their Silk and Union V<'.lvet^, Silk and Satin Presses. &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clotiiim: Cleaned, Dyed, Well-prised, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair-. Orders left at their City j Establishment, Wollesley-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. D~ltAIN7~f ILE, AND^ 7/PE~MANU^ FAC'i'Olt V, WAITBMATA. W. I) O W DEN Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs 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. QYMONDS- STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, 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 mado to order. '_ .T. IT rl A P E. Appointment c^jMJo^^^P Marchioness Ladyship ' Normanby. MR S. 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"~a7» KWORTII TEMPERANCE HOTEL. 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. mH E f7l NCU R E fJOFJEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. milE TTHNCORE COFFEE JL Hi \j Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. milE "CINCORE X Jjj Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Frosh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 225, Queen-street. HE. M A R L E R, s (Formerly of Marler & Twrntymax, 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 i current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of I-I. 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. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. EORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. . 9.45 a.na. 10.45 a.ra. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2,15 p.m. 3.15 p.m, 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5,15 p.m. j 6.15 p m. , G.is p.m. Loaves Ncnvir.as:kot: 10 a.m. ii>.c!o a.m> ll.S) a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1,30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.J». & w.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. Q p.m. 1 , p.m. 7.30 p.m. . Saturday evening: 8» 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, Wakefle.ld-Rt.rpßt. I^EW^IULAND INStTBAHCE iS COMPANY. FIE IS AND MARII\ TS. Capital, paid up and invested >.. *. S2?0i000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE ofevsrv description of Property may b.a effected, with this Company. HiUla lusi; ■•co for the Vopiwa or Timo, Met* Re.teaiwrßanaßftJlhsgve?!apjs, "Risks ca Specie 5 w -r mmmhmmm^mmh



H ° v s -12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. ON SALE, By the Undersigned :— •10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 1001b. 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. \JSTANTED Known, that D. Golme is T V prepared to supply all kinds of Tlmbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, K«useßloek3, Posts, Rails, Ho :dwood Felloes, shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &C, &■('.. 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 Aucklan that he has taken over those old establishc DINING ROOMS, known as Pokteks, near! opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Atu.-k laud, where he hopes by strict attention* t> business to obtain a fair share of patronago'- Spccialcare has been bestowed uj^on the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors t. Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at a: IIOUI'H. ffTTO LET, a Grocer's Honsfr an! f-feML, -™- Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gafe' laid on.—Apply to N. McGulsky, top of Ifobsoa1" street. P'pO~LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent, ' ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. M6NE'Y~TO~LENDTin large or smaU sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. JOM§~ 7\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot ?%»'.»_ x,F» ments, 89 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Phortland-street. next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakeiield-street. Terms ac agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. 4J»a><OMfe —CAPITAL [Five - roomed dS*1 & %-% Xr* Verandah Cottnge, with every convenience, and two allotment oi land, twenty minutes walk from the Markot. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. 4P^2LJfc —FOR SALE7"Five-roomed d& (\x<jk:\*9 House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent Shortland sraat, next the Post-office. ■ In OR SALE, a Bargain, i"our Allotments iO x 100 feet each," frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whoie lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "17^ OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and -fij terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, if) acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN, SOPPET, .No. 8, Queen-street. OR 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 competeacy 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. BKOOKSIDE, 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. F— OR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, j or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. 171 OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed J Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane j and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with siated root, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choioe trees, &o.~Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, FOR SALE, Comer Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, end 22, of Seotion 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy,— Apply to r GEORGE SIBBIN, i ___ Camcr Mart. O" *N . S A L ~~K 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR, iSx Cabakfeidh. In lots to suit purchaser's. j .-^ dUWCirw «* w^^-^-J^PJ^ SIBBIN''... mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatreßßoyal s FIHS'JJ - C L k%s LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM I 1 SJ V *^V?*™ rft^^fw I



JOHN SOPPET, 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 anotnient, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDOUC one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, siiitable 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 Hoteljand General Store. i FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced ana under cultiva : tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good j Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 i miles from town. ' FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangii, 150 acres ol • really good Land, part bush and part strong i fern, with frontage to the main river. ' FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 ; acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku* i with creek frontage. i FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea ! good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ;' really good 7-roomed House, with every conven- I ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from I the Union Ba.ik. j FOR IMMEDIATE fcSAUS, at an exceedingly j o\v price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good ! land, 2o oi: which are in grass, with 4-roomed | house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four * roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres j land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bust, 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 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8,- Queen-street. OR SALE, by R. C. GREENWOOD, PIOTEL 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 i!or an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, -1 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, £l(iG0. Terms easy. . ■■_-,-. FOR SALE, a compact little Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about's 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 li months old; . Price, *£SO. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of A rooms; nearly new, allotment H3 by 90, situated in fi undry-street, stabiin.. ' ,-• -_.-\ -..r.K ii~ v. piju«i seldom iv"'- ,yfi with, as the gardens, vffieries, and orch&feiid are worth some hundreHjff per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy, i FOR SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karaneahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This •hausc is only just finished, and can be had a bargnin. 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 we"k. Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450. FOR SALE, a very superior Villa Residence, near town ; also, several Cottages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, choice Farms, large and small; Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city aDd suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. B3T See Advertisement Board, Market-house; or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house; And Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets* WILSON~~&~~CO.'S~CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee aB to ita purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. TO" BUTCHERS, .SETTLERS, FARM KRS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c., &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im. mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANUFAOTcrRERg, FTI BO S. J. H A X JB U T % WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER. Shoktland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. /CONTINUATION OF CLEARING. \J OUT SALE. JOHN W. PEA RS E (Leaving yon England).. The Stock must ba sold at Frightfully Reduced Prices, to realise quickly, consisting of averv Large Stock of Men's and Boys' Clothing, Ulster Coats, Waterproof Coats, Inverness Canes Overcoats, Fresch Felt Hats, Cloth Caps. A large quantity of Ladies' Very Fashionable Costumes, Jackets, Shawls, and Felt Skirts, iust received trom London. Blankets. Flannels, Tweeds, Hosiery. Gloves. ■ uffles. Feathers, Flowers, and Straw Goods, Every Department is Marked Down, so as to The Lease of the Premises for Sale. 129. QUEEN.BTREET, * c TVFONEY tyi^NDln^S£ro7lSal! MONEY TO LEN]> iu~la7iTo7lSal 7. .w, BUH* &* il moderate rate of laterest. ---j JackSOn O^dPuiHaelL^Otinitora. _________ i TCPBTIIER COPtCo"RAN7oFthe^Avuer"oi i Js.2l Lot 17, section 4. Town'ot: Banian, "will heftj? . of a Purchaser by applying to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. ■ , ;,TVf¥R CHANTS, AGENTS,""and JLtJL others, can havo Office Rook? Ruled antl Bound, ati? pattern, to Suit re'juireiDertjk Mo-gdiciticfii. IVti;:-'.'.1. fttirt oilier W.-^-'s UmnJ SH i Machine Rnfear, and Aoeount MSlmmafiuk