The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—NO. 2,227.

AUCKLAND, KZ., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



»tek§^. "O EGU LA R MONTHLY Js|§£lg>-1\; STEAM COMMUNICATION aws^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th May. 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, 1877. PTNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April 1877. roil TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. 3* Well'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, May 8, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. qS&^?2». CJTEAM COMMUNICATION .SBBiS^SPyMS AUCKLAND AND The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, FAE3UHAK, Master, will leave as under • From Auckland- Thursday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor, Agent,_ «sg^. TmOR THE HOT SPRINGS, .Jllllg; JL1 MAHURANG I, MATAKANA 'M*aayKA¥AU, & 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 at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fr. SON. U TEAM TO RIVERHEAD .ggjg; £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,_|gg|g_;VO . WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Por.t Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 ' p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. «i&§ar. TjIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- 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 MANGAPAF 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 FRIDA 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 s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, April 27 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. M(!fiRH!6OR. Manager. •SWfe*. TXTAIKATO STEAM~NAVf- JMg^Z YT ' GATION & GOAL MINING -wftft-n-rtV COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME 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 SCHERFF, Fort-street. February 10.1877. eg^g^nn I M E T A B L E. ' S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. _ M. NTCCOL. Aerent •qa&ife^ C[TEAM"TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves t as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 6.15 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., ■ - Agents. WAIUKU. "viSsacigw The 8 & TAM 0 , shANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 27th, 5 p.m. Saturday, 28th, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 27th instant, at 7 a.m. 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. NOTICE. The s.s.' Tain. 0' Shanter' will he laid up to be overhauled, &c, and will resume work on Fri day, as per time table. A. CUNNINGHAM, OnehunKß or Newmarket. e^yg^aTEAM TO COROMANDEL. "*****^*®' The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From, Coromandel— Wednesday, 5 p.m, Thursday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. ' Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, Ip.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive;—Saloen, 13s; Single do,, 8s; Deck do., as. Weather and other circumstances pqrmilting. For particulars apply to E. G. pHTK, Quecn-Rtvofit; % W, §M|TH, qu^n-B(;reet WJ»#,



! «SS^£^ AUCKLAND STEAM i _ps§ii||;x_L PACKET COMPANY ESSSSSSgy (LIMITED). FOR AWANU~GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above TO-MOHROW (Thursday), the 26th instant, at 1 o'clock p.m. \V r. LODDER, I Manager and Engineer. I CJTEAM COMMUNICATION i JBlljeigO WITH THE THAMES AND j w>7n3BfWr^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. ; Timetable: , From Auckland:— 1 Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. I Lalla Rookh —Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Roofth—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail -1 ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. I Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. I All claims for loss or demage to be made within I seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. ; "^feS The p.s. ! OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— j From Onchunga— From Waiuku— Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills- - Thursday, 8 a.m. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. ! Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's i Auction Mart will be attended to. j M. H. ROE. i ~^T~~ npHE JBrigantine FLIRT, '■ ■ff'^^V. jL 100 tons register, John - ■ ' .X. McKenzis, Master, is a Regular ! 5^ Trader between AL GKLAND. and ! sa^SHHSSw LYTTELTON. i For freight or pasbage apply to D. H. MoKKNZIK. ' \npkland. Ffihrnary IS. 187fl «si«fcsfc^ X&T A 1 VV E R A, t t HOT SPRINGS. ! Arrangements have been made with the i owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for : a Return Ticket, and the Manager fit the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR i DAY till MONDAY. j The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 i p.m., and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. ; on "Mondays. I _£>* a. rrUJE NEW ZEALAND I i*¥^f3^ A SHIPPING COMPANY ! "mM^o^^ (LIMITED). Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. I London Branch: 81,Bishopsgate-strcet within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. : ThcHURUNUI ..1051 The WALKATO ..1053 M ATA URA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA ifi'M WAIMEA.... 871 OJIARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at, Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided 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 Jtii£.ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as,, required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street, jSK ?w TpASSENGERS' LINE OF ,___§__|^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■#TKiiTO?ai» Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j TT 011 LONDON DIRECT. <f4%^*%h> TO FOLLOW THE j2g_l_j|||Sg GLBNLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, ! 66b' tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 16,1877. FRESH SHIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). EOKGE 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. 12.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 pm. 4 p.m. . 4,30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: S, 5.30, 9, 0.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, I Wake-flair}-atrflat,. W~ Al W ERA. (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximoj the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ ss» „ • Waiwera, 21st April, 1877» , E~_o c A™"Tr"~~i; «. ROUSE, LAND. & GENERAL AGENT, RENT A.ND DEBT COLLECTOR,



CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT:— American Dried Apples, Sd. %> 16. French Prunes, (3d. *) ib. Finest New Figs, is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. V\\>. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56it>. boxes, 6d. 9 ib. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell'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 a.xd 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 Pricks. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock ox Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. m FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. ""©8 "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. 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. lIEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, mm? T 1 T>nrn Cornwr OK QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. "ftTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL -Ll 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 Meta.ls. X F. X WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. W~ H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office int.f.inji-s. &c.. fee. EL. H. M E E X, )• LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. ~~8 A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to socure a share of public patronage. O T I ~C E~ T. B. H I L L 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 be found at all hour 3 day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VICTORIA-STRKKT. AITOKLANT).. jPHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., H*ad Master. „ /IHEAP' BUILDTNG 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 itb Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced rates. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. fin HO S. J. II A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones l'efilled. M. MACDONALD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street. 31st March. 1877. I^OTICE OF REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland street.. A~N D J. S O P P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Qneen-Btreet, by J. fr. .T. SOPPTCT. BOUYER, GUILLET & CO. COGNAC, TRADE Z^T MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800}. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, sojnstly considered the finest made. They h&ve always on band HMs,i Quarts? den**; m?&> Rsd, &HtUj( fo&g; n<WM w



/ ' -1 CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. ■ Good Liquors. i ~ iii,ii..i.,i,,i,...i,.«i,.iii JAMES BUTCHER, 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 nncut). at, rpaflgnahlg ra.teß._ 7\~~ N ~' SALE, — BY THE UXDEKSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECTRA,' BILLTARD 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, Billiaup, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. MERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. v 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4.p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. P~" U L ~M7 ~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. GEORGE AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. "Tt/r R. T. 'TRAF ¥0 R D SURGEON «^"2sE=^ Wakefield- DENTIST, QJgpgl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Toct.h (from One'to ft Fnll Snt.l. JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deacleyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> It I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARTCER has always on hand a large 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 part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. AuHutT^MS®s> Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot«»l are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takon instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUK.TW-STTt'TCTCT CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-st.reet East.. f\ N ' S A L E, 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. OHNSO P P E T; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. S, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A . K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Rooking of Pa^eßsrora. OriinWr SO. IS7(V Q~P~ E C T"A~L N~O T I C E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can relr upon them being forwarded with diepatoh by Karly Train, thence per Coach, by booktas? at the cfSoe of JOIIN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Asent for Mr. W. K. CRrtflr. tt AIP AE A HXTI"WXY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should tEAVB Auckland Wharf for the Otaraatea--TUESDAYS, Wairoa-FRIDAYS. " ! A, T, IvtACDONALD, T



milE TINCOEE r<OFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TfiNCORE i^iOFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TmNCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. T> ¥. WEBSTER, JLVI* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: ,133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next, t.h« Union Bank*. HE. M A R L E R, • (Formerly of Mauler & Twbntymak, 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 ; 2A per cent, on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. mHE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE X 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. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. . Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head OJViee, Auckland. Local Director: George Bitrgoyne 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. $3L Special Features.—Age admitted on Policies, which arc unciiallangable from date of issun. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing noNOTTTONs as to residence or occupation. ARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlcfl t—TVirham-ptmnt.. Annkinmi jg T A R /,;** JJ OTE L, Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted \ip with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellwsley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors—Whi'e thank ing th« publio. for their patrfnag^ during tfce pa»t 13 years, W. Tfi. & Co. would bee to inform them that they have now on hand a complete ptocla of th^ very best dyes, a*>d that, with » heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca" turn nut their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send th^ir Sil> and Union V«lvet«, 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 Offlqe, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0W D E N 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. 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, Youthsr, and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H jri A P E. Appointment cff^m&jkm£&& Marchioness ' Ladyship " Normanby. MRS. PA T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, ; VICTOIiIA-STHEET. Mrs. P. bega to inform the Ladies of Auckland and ita 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 Sattcens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettcrlag -Jean; also, strong Kelt Elastic. Inspection invited. WA »KWO RT H TEMPERANCE hotel.. fhe above is situated within a. few yards o? the LANDING-PLACE, and oflfera to. Visitor* to the District a Comfortable Hoaier i PIIAS, THOMSON.



WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua torn-house-street. ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £S 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; £> large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-'aand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver .VTonnted. and Dray Ha.rno.ss. MrfflO LET, a Grocer's Plouse and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ijlOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 10 x 100 feet eaclC frontage to two good streets, in BayJtield. Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, __ No. 8, Queen-street. "171 OR SALE, remarkably cheap, and JO terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 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 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, Commiss ion Agent, 81, Queen-street. T^ 0 R S A L ET Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries, Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold cither as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 1 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. XT!Oil PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, JC 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, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. 171 OK, 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, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. FOR SALET Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. 171 OR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and . terms very easy, a re;illy good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, ; &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Corner Allotnient~~i7i Hobson-street, being Lot G, of Sub division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, i Corner Mart. IT OR SALE, on easy terms, a four roomed Cottage in Yarborough-street, Ponsonby.—Apply to the Building and Invest ment Society, 93, Queen-street. ON V " SALE, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabakfeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. MONEY 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, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nel), Vulcan Lane. IV/fI~ONEY to LEND in large or small JJfJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ■ MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. 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. ONEY TO LEND, in large or smal, sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent Shortland-streei; next the Post-office. 1«1A —FOR SALE, Building Allot r^JLTT* ments, 89 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, ShOrtland-street, next the Post office, FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakerield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. VaiJe, House Agent, Shortland-st. 4?*>QA —CAPITAL Five-roomed d**1 &O "• Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. -£H>/t A —FOE, SALE, Five-roomed 3&/*TtV« House, Stable. Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent, Shortland great, next the Post-office. g P E C I A L J^T.6 T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises 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 ikst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK ov MENS', YOUTHS', AND BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresecs, Black Alpacas, French Morinoes, Serges,' Ladies' and Geute 1 Silk Umbrellas,. & Ol ME. LECK, cqsgraVe & Co,, Solicits a oontimrance of the patroaags of his fries d* to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall he paid 10 thai? e&s«m<s£ f%VQure»



JOHN S O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QuEKN-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aftouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither 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 Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds tec, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku; with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Fuhoi, 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 ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE KALiE, at an exceedingly ! ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good j land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed I house, stables, &c, only four miles from Haiuil . ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four : roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres i land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALPJ, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, j a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE. BY 11. C. GREENWOOD, HOTEL BROKER. HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Corner of Queen and Siiort- LAND-STREIiTS. 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, £1600. Terms easy. FOR BALK, a compact little 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. Term 3 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 £9 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 IS acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks, 4 acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; well and substantially built House, containing about nine rooms, good stabling and outbuildings This is a property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200 ; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, Avell and substantially - built six-roomed House, off Karansahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only juat finished, and can be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cool; ---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, £150. 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. £ST See Advertisement Board, Market-house; or call at office, corner of Queen and Short] and* streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets* X~ATEST~"AMERICAN TYPOGRA JLJ PHICAL NOVELT[ES, received by the Mail Steamer. —"Evening Stab" Steam Printing Works. ANTED KNOWN, that every des* cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Stu* Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties ill English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi* nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the Daily Pouthern Cross", and " Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assured hia friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, whenever required, to pay in aovaxcw in all cases where his own safety ia not im perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended • Messrs. Wilsons and Hprton, Proprietors o£ ' the Herald and Weekly News D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunt«r and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. Holloway aad Garlick, ' Messrs, G. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND, FOR SALE, 210 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about 6 miles from Riverhead FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. renmrK FOR SALE, Th>^e Allotments in Ponsonhv TO LET, a Shop at the Thames? Xffior Stationery or jFaacy Goods. =uiwto ie xor BhaS? eSmWI3 oukstandln * looked up THEOPHILUS COOPER, —~~.~J.~-1 17' Insurance Bul'dings. i.l AUCTIONEERS, M GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS Custom hgubß'Strebt, * ' Auckland, s£^&i^ &nCe3~™^^i^ Goods con- Account Sales promptly rendered ftOßQftova Buildings, Clark's Plvoe dent m London of the Now intend S@p;.iiig ■; Company, and for aoout SGyetUS known in ton ! oeclion with the' New Zenana Shipping Tr»>do | aesir.es" to inform hi» f fylnaa and the ouUiic. faeraUy that he hm commenced busings at c above address, ttivlor fhsetyfe of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO-., OS (Jjsnkhai, SBWPtm 4K» Insurance Aoßnts. From Ioms: exner^enoe of the Joo»l wants of the CeStmy, and the LoJodon Markets, &a firm are ißß.RQßlt.iart to offer gpociai advantages to Colonists In their" buslaesa relations vyith Great Britain, r»cl front their Intimate knowledge of the Requirement** of passengers en & loj^r voysat 4., ott&i-t sjitpustti'd tptheu- carewUl receive U\s\i bessi atts?*",