The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —>To. 2,302.

AUCKLAND, KZ., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



SYDNEY^ND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s, 11 E R 0, Captain Logax, will leave ?»lelbourne on the 7th instant, and Sydney on the 11th; due here about the 10th inst. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, August 1. 1877. D'NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August 1577. FOR TARANAKI. Ni-SL'SON, PICTQN. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTGN, AND PORT CHALMERS. raoM M.vmjkau. Steamship. Date of Sailiiig- i 1 Taupo ! Sunday, Aug. 5. 3 p.m.! 230 p.m. Hawea .. Friday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.| U. 15 a.m. Takaxaki Thursday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.l li! noon. Waxaka.. Wednec<l{iy, 22: i», S a.m.; 7 a.m. Hawjja ..Monday, 27th, 10.SOa.m.| 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m.; 2 p.m. WixAKA.. Friday, Sept. 7, S.SO a.Jn. 7 a.m. j for ta'uranga, poverty bay, APIJSR, WKLLI.VG TON, LYTTF/LTON, AND DUNEDIN, ju<o:.i Qukex - strekt Wharf. vVanaka .. Wed.. August Sth, i p.m. — Taupo .. Friday, Aug. 21-, -ip.m.l — Taraxaki Wed., Sept. 5, -.1 p.m.| — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND POUT C3HALMERS, raoii Q.L Tr.t;?-r-STKKBT WHABF. Rotokua..! Tuesday, Aug. li, 1 p.m. — I I FOR STJDNEY. from Railway yHARF. Roxorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 2i, doot> — FOR'StyDNEY. Fi-toM WELLiypToy. Wakatipu; Tuesday, Augiist 11 — | I "HEN'DEKSbN & AIACFARLI/VNS, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND r^^^s-'£II'E THAMES. The fast an-d commodio'.:s s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, vrill leave as under: — From Auckland— Wednesday. 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, (3.30 p.m. Fi"om. Thames— Thursday, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 12.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASKK & TINXE, Agents. «^te^ a . CJTEAM COMMUNICATION IWs£i^Sc) WITH THE THAMES AND *^sadJ^UOROiIAKE)EL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers ajid Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Kookh—Thui sday, 5 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 5 p.tji. Lalla Rookh— Saturday, 6 p.m. • Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shippi3:g :iote. .1. EDWARDS. Manasor. -K~U.' "■^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Wainku: Thursday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 2.30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3.50 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu iiills on Friday, 3rd August, at 8 a.m. Keduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shar.ter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s Gd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Maciarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prorrmt dispatch. A. CUNNLN&HAM, OneJiiinxyc or Na'wnmarket. "q~r waiuku. The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday. 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'a Auction Mart will be attended to.^ «Efegfe^ QTEAM "THE WADE AND PL1 HOI. The p.-s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wa de to Auckland: Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, 4 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhei to Auckland: Thursday. G. 30 a.m. Friday, 11.45 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Single Faros to Puhoi, 7s (id ; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. Weather and other circumstan xw permitting. MASTER. Xep.ut. "^ T A B L X "Sto ~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 53. Freitrht. Ids per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. AtfPritp. -YSrAIKATO^I'EAM JM A v 1- Vv GATION & COALMINING vwUHIwyCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, ana 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. rlnmilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, ThursdnJy, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, W ednesciay, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge, to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. Vr,rt~Rirfrft. .Time 21. TS77- -gT?OR RUSHELL, WANGA- ROA. AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m, (weather pev/!iif.tin^;._ Passen.wi-s booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oii.ce on the Wharf. No cargo receivca alter i p.m— strictly adhex-ad to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAFAI Ti;e s.s. ARGYLK win lenve for the above plrfee E^pißY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOIL COROMANLTEL The s.s. ARGYLE wiU leave every MONDATi Mor\:ing at 12 noon, and every FRIDA x at 6 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 03. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURAKGA. <To connect with tho e.s. STAFF A for ail Bxxl OF PLENTY POUTS.) The s.s. ROWJENA %vill leave as follows :— August. Wednesday, Ist Wednesday. 15th Monday, 6th Monday. 20th Friday 10th Friday. 21th Wednesday, 2iith At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MnGtRKGOR. Ma.ws.eer. 1^ RIVER 11 X AI) T WIC X -^s-^^s/ DAILY. Oo and after Jane 6th, Steamers will leave as inder:— From Auckland :' From I.M vei-iicad ; j J-s. Lily—i^.3o p.m. ' P.b. Li1/—.i a.m. »-8. Gemini—3 p.m. S.a. Gi*mi:ii— J. CASEY cc SON.



**g^^ T^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JSM^: MJ MAHURANGI, MATA.KANA, SSS3£32srKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNS MILBAIs X, Captain Kaspee, will sail as under:— Auckland asd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From IT.ot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahukangi. For Malmranßi every Thursday and Saturday °t li o'clock. From Mahurancji every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when rides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every V/e-lnesdciy. Weather and other circumstenceß permittma;. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out, a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to j^^^^TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction <i f Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, Bvery Tuesday mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn uiir's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Oi.amat.ea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Car^'o for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert, on Mondays. ;■•#" Tlits Service commences on MONDAY, 28tJlMay- J. CASEY fc SON. *£&«<*. QT'EAM ON THE KAIPARA . . , ~\O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, VVIIAI-CAHARA, TW ivOPUII'J. MITATAi, AitATAPU, MAUNGA'sV'HARE, and DAlt- GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helenaville every Tuesday and Tnuvs'.lay morning's tide, leaving Dargavilie on the retuin trips every Wednesday aiid Friday morniiig's tide. Passenja-rs leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays ;viicl Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., a:id <"(ar::o on Moiulajrs and Fi iiiays. J. CASKY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. •r-wSk rriHE NSW ZEALAND I%*3S:^ -S- Bi™-1!J-NG COMPANY "iS'^Kw!**?]^^ (LIMITED llkad Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 8-i,BishopsKate-street.within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:- - Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAUKA.. 898 • WAIMATE ..1167 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 QRAE.I 1051 V^AIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA IROA .... 1057 PAUKOIiA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 WAITAIiA .. BS3 RAKxVIA .... 1057 WA NGAN UIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225| These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet t!>e requirements of the trade belv/een the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted siiid 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 ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels am 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 Oflice, | Chriatchurch, or s.t any of the Branches in the 1 colons' AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Qviass -stbeet . .->* >. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF i^iT^K -H- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA fgggI^LAND. i asiski^BS owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to ail the principal ports of New Zealand. They ars 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. I The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also Jeavc at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application vo L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J ILL AND STEAMSHIP OWNERS, and Engineers, would do. well to have their Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, and Domes covered with "Duley's Patent Excelsior Non conductor of Heat Composition." whereby a saving oi from 30 to 50 per cent, of fuel can be effected. Prepared only by K. Hadrill, Crown Hotel Yard, Grey-street, Auckland, and applied by competent workmen. Old and New Roofs covered with fire and waterproof material at two-thirds the cost of shingling. Towns and testimonials on application. •"OONES^! BONES ! HONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free raan's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. fe ~. poppbtp 0 T" _I C E. JOHN ALLKNDER. Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parneil, begs to inform hit Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, <iv the pre mises lately occupied by Ward aid Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. ■VTOTICE OF BEMO-VAL R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, Late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buck and's Sale Yards. Several Litrht Traps for Halo. T3 A P E R II A N G I~ N G. HENRY SHERLOCK. Paperhangeh, Painter, &c, HOBSON STREET, one door north from Wellesloy-streec. |p ALJVANIZED IRON WORKS °' S. PARKER, M AKTUF 4.CTURER ov GALVANIZED IRON " " RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Mode to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. tiasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PAKKEI!. has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all hiu arrangements foi m-anufacturißfe-, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded avon appilwition. Orders per coach, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate ai ceiiUcm. S. PARKER, LICKNSKD PJA7.MP.I2K, FOP. AL'CKXAMT) WATBiIWOiaCS, w-?:llesley-strkkt. AriracT.iKi-. ' Q X S^ A' L E, AXD TO ARR I V E,— Malt, in tanks atuntss Metal and Nails Candles, Belmontand Brandon Raisins, Sultana and Elcme. W. S. LAURIE. TJEIEELEY'S ONEHUNGA 'UUSSES iQ> Leaves Onelmnga— Auckland— 0 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. i P-m.i; Special Coaches as per agreement. TVfIwHZEALAND FERNS, mounted in jNj 3et3 , from 12 up to °oi ; iTlncss-street.



.f^EORUE AXE RS, \ x Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tall _, p—TTT~s. l a v c », \.y BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kvbep Pars N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit, purchaser d. A~~M~^E~~S "BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncut). &t reasonable rate**. MRS L V N D' S Railway REi?REsn>iEST House, (Second house below the Telegraph Oflice). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunara arc respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea, Cofi'ee. &0., at the Shortest Notice. Tnv F. WEBS ~Y^E R, A/ WnOLT9BAI.E A>'T) RETArii ■^.rtde^LKi; AND HAENSI« MAKER.: _Vil-rtsj" . AUCKLAND. <K.~Vt tfir. TTT.ir.ri Tlnr.l-\ _ f AN D J. ■ g 0 P P~E T, <?y s> Frkkman's Bay Steam Mt&xs, And No. 101, Lower Queon-streot Wharf. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL , , o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhansinscs, Scrim, Paints, Oils'* Turpentine, Colmii's, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PhotOKraphlr Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Gla«e:-', Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glasss out to Rise, and carefully packed.— 'M <fc 97, QUiT.TCN-STRftET. ~T" OAR-SON, itortso and Land Agent <?>•'* Rent, and Debt Collector, SrmHnTTRY'K P.nu.nrNOH' Otthikv-wtrtmft. TITARNOCK BBOTHE K«^ V V SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, RICHMOND, C'OX'S CRKHTT. Ofilco .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £~> to £(s^per_t_on. TOT ~ ISH E E AND CO. £j Wholesalk. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Qseon-streefc, 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 Genie. Lire Phoasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Familios waited an in town or suburbs. __KAND E R S O N, *y e Brokkh, Miking, Estate and Com mission Aokxt. Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mmmg1 Shax«s bought »iid sold at best market prieoa. Mining Companies Hooks and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most majscnable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of Houße Property undertaken. Loans on Mortjfag^ arranged- Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bonyht and aold. £)iilce: No It, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. /Ci LAR X E BROTHERS L/ (LATE CBOMBIE'B) ROYAL FIX® AR¥ PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Oppoeito Union Barifc, Queen-street, Auckland. Finst-clasn Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken lustan tan eoHfily. ARGANSI AEGANS! 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-strekt. (Next,to Batik of New Zealand). H. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANS. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced "Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Kittinurs. &c. &c. ERCH ANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requiremente Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Eventng Stab office, Wvn n hftm-strfwr. L O V E T ¥, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellxslky-stiibkt. 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-selested Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Moßgiel, Rnd ether Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making np. The Trade supplied at a very small ad.vn.noe on cost for cash. C~~~O N O B$ Y. Make the Money go aa far as possible by esing WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Clieap, Permanent, and Bright, for Rjbboj*&, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Pries Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 187T* EORGE KITCHEN, PLUMBER. gasfitter, brass founder, &c. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Cole-ny of a Cwktipiciate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. 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 Kndless Variety. The PLi-NTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may bo had on application at the Nurseries, Parneil, or to our Agent, It. Brew in, Seed iiTcbant, y-ueen street. m HOS. J. HA.REU f 'T, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'j., AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old one* refilled. -OVLM A N ' S JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of. the Hot LakeJs, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. ChiMjmn'pi Portrs.ftn taken ir.^TjLM.ancousrj'. ' f T^OirTnJTlF OII^HSIiLU E~BOOT. Ju C. B R O 0 X X s Has tlm Largest Stock of IUEN'S, WOMENS. and CUILDRHN'S BOOT.-J AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made oa the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other Hous-c in Town. N.B.—Thu Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., c-iir own make. Men's Watertigkts, 12s. Qd., own own moke. Women's Calf Boots, 10a. Cd., our oVn make. CliiUlreu's Boots equally cht«-.p. C. BROOKE S, BLUE 800 T, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite. <£*££& City Hall. WA. WATERMAN begs to inform e» his friends and the public c£ Auckland that he has taken over those olii established | DIN Us'G ROOMS, known as Pohtes's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestoweu upon the Bed- ! rooms, and settlers an:.i country -rf=ijors to Auckland \yiil find every 'Bifoit. -.leais at aH I h,Ours.Z^



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES. ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton. Waikato. R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shcrtiand-street. ! N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. _Januftry 16. 1577 t 8, WYNBHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, OT GKNEBAL DECORATIVE PAINTKR. fct] « . — jaj W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sett to all parta of tfie \J q i'ltivinoe. _ H "A ' J.H. reqxicsts attention of 33uildera and P4 others to Jiis New Glaring Tai'ilT. Wo J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. tji k o ~aTY & /1 o. , IMPORTKItS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Coboter Vulcan Lane axD Hjoii-stiibet, Auckland. Cash Puwojiasers of inDßte, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consiivnrru'ntH will me<rt with prompt atten tion anu. immediate Gash remittances. Regular Stipplies 6t New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND MAMS on arrival of Steamer from Soufcli. ON SALK—Potatoes, Flora1, Grain. Whetit meiil, Chaff, and General Gro<xjri«>; ', &«. . /tar Ooantry Ordors^rompdy attended to. LOUIS F O U It N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, VjCTORIA-OTBK.E'r B^AST, tar One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. !\T OTICE O F R E A! O V A L 7 J. HARVEY, Builder, foe., Rbmovehj to Cuatom House-ertroet, op]JOK»<« indiwil'* Hotel ]il X £ S II SIIIFM EN T S _Hj of SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A. I X I E, VICTOIUA-tSTRKKT, Four doors froiii Union Bank). JTINGLISH, AJSIERIC.^N~&~C4ELtMAN 2J BtyleH in Gentlemen's Linen Collare, at Cai"go and McKaig's ;Queen-sti"cot, Auckland. pHILLIPPS & gON, HAVE NO W OPEN ED, Ex ' Kinily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OB" THE LATEST DESIGNS. SS. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes. Engravings, Oleographs Lithographß, comprifinx Landscape, Sporting;, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottog, Tcxte, &c. GiiiT. Staixed, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Fkames, &<•.. &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 Gla»8 Shades, Deck LiKhts, and Photo Ulaae Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95&97, QtTEEKHBTKHUCT FLAX SHIRTS, 14 to 18 inch, CoUju-s attached, at Cargo and McKaig'e, Queen- Btroet, Auckland. "OEM O V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Office to New Building at our Yards in Cnstom-house stroot. adjoining the Britomart Hotel, wher we hope by etrict attention to the requirements of oar customers to merit a continuance of tho patronage hitherto so liberally alforded. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-etreet. IWTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JLI MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGAIIE-STREET. WITFfIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade deeires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as Genkkal Shipping and Insurance Agents. From lony experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the iirm ai-e in a position to oftor special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atteu tion. T.ondon. November If!. IS7R. FR I N G » COMMISSION AGKNT, Shortlastd-street. IRELAND B R O THE RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LKATHKR MAKDFACTUKKES 3 Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmalie^-s' MachineiT, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suctiou ana Delivery Hose, ice. Warehouses: —Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. nncTBUTCHERS. SETTLERS, FARM X ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ai-e Cash PuRCHASEiia of hidp:s, sheepskins, wool, tallow, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct wil! have prompt and im mediate CLtch remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TASKHSS AND LKATHER MANUFACTCRK/S;3, Auckland. ■\TKWMaBEET NURSEBY, JJS NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, • During the present Planting Season, effers for fcalo a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TRKES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending pur^lxisars of j CaiiiloKues. i>ost : free on a vv'«ition to the i Nursery, Xewmarket. Auckland, 353



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage-— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-wtrect. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o 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 nell, Vulcan Lane. "|%/f ONEY to LEND in large or small JJ%JI sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. I,AISHT,KY. Solicitor. High-street. ONEY to LEND om first-class free held security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. M" ' ONEY TO LEND in large or small suirw at a moderate rate of Intcrost.— Jackaom mid Rwso.ll. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Bjjiott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-etroet. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sum 3S. Va.ile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next, the Powt-o/Viw. AUCKLAND PERM AN EN T C O OPERATIVE BUILDING AND investment society. Obtick—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of FreeliOld or Leasehold Properties in sums of £?.O to £<i,fto(>, principal and interest being repayable in Instalments, at the following i-ai.ea for every A\ 00 borrowed:— 1 j __^ Repayments extend- Pm . v ,., nV ! Total amount ing over Pel Week-| Repayable. c. d. i .-3 B. d. i veara 12 8 j 130 0 0 0 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 V,F, 7 fi H) years 6 H '. 162 15 3 DKPOSri'S risceivßd at (.Tie following rates— 32 months or longer .. fi per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _ .. ! .0 , .K3TIN BATGKR, tAr»nrßt.Bry, Pbk "Ceaka," "Miss KilmansisGG" " Faiblie," " Camille," and la.t2 abblvai.s — 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 lions FLOUR, 1001b. base. 25 tons FLOUR, »01b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1J „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 760 sao!« OATS CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 14 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STBEET AND VULCAN LANE. ~KT ICC OL, II END F, V & CO. JLnI HAVE FOR SALE: 500 sacks Superior Tvlaize 1000 „ Oats (Feed and Seed) 500 „ Potatoes Auckland & Canterbury) W8 „ liarley 100 „ FowlWluat 10 toi>6 Flour 10 ~ Oatmeal (Duncdin) 10 ~ Freeh Bran 300 Good Uheese, (!d to 7d Hams, Rolled Bacon, Sugar Tea, Minnie & Dey's Biscuits Self, (fine and course Butter, Onions, &c... &c, &c. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. The Proprietors ot: the Waikato Coal Mines bet? to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of tho Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be loarned on application to the manager at the rniae ; or at the oinoe, No. 7, Wyndham-etroet, Auckland. Auckland, July 23, 1577. tTFI ran, d a coa l. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, havinß been appointed Sole Agknt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared., to supply the above ' Coal at the following pvioUSt^- ""' Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 2&*. per ton „ 1 ten „ 2fie. „ cwts. ~ 30s. „ Dclivore<l at tlieee Prices within oae mile of the { Railway Station. Orders left for llr. Poach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended, to. KEY X I V E R- O O A L. FOR SALE, IN T LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior bo any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A II X, SmrpiNQ Agent, Oheiiunga. TMPO RT A N T NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his £3T DINING ROOMS have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an cxrra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of F.-sre j is such as will please the most fastidious. ! EVERY DELICACT OF THE SEASON , is always to be obtained. j British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour- { nals, together with the leading London News- i papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes ivith sonic confidence that lie will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large, j share of patronage which has been accorded to : him in the past. E. W. wishes al«o to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manifactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the h.-at English makers. He has removed hia Factory to Durham street West, where he has fitted up ail the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, WIfOLBSALE AXT) RHTAIL CONFECTIONER, UEEN-gjXREET. '£1,000 if I £1,000 BOOTS & » SHOES, Bot?OHT DIKKCT FKC.JI THB ivl*N L j-'ACl">:r;T:i;3 Fob Cash. — Ladies" and. Chfldren's Superior Isoore and Khci+-s, ex Spirit of the Dawu and Lombardian, now on sale by the Hinglo pair, at uwial wholesale prices. An extraordinary line oi Lndies' O«ford-Shoes at 7s 6d. Every pair of i'oots sold in our e-Pteblishnaerrt is jjiiaranreecL co j five reasonable satiKfactiorj, or repaired ::•::■-j vi ! charge. j CLAKKSON & CO., Bootmake . l Next to Mr. Ldson, Chemist.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM JHL. 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. FAKaUHAB iIACRAE, Hp.H.ri Master. ITY WEST No.'2 ! JUl;i.!O SCHOOL. WKLLTXCVrON-STKEHT. The EVENING CLASSES will he Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Sec., Mr. Harhison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pei.tz£r. Monsieur Peltzer is highly s'locessfu! as a Teacher of French. Those*lnterested in Vns study of this lai-iguagf. ara ir.vited to call and observe hia method of instruction. __________ ____ .___._.. 0 - £ For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-ciuavtera of a mile from Helonsvi!ie Hallway Station; -200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards: 100 aces is covered with Timber, contaauiiig 500,0? I/ft oi Kauri Spars, ficc, the most con venient to market of any kaujdiin the colony.— Apply to John IMcLcod, Lime*worlc3, Auckland, or io W. Aitken, Land Aprent. 13TT5 T AND SHOE TRADE. A HARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S \LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHO t>, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. ■gLTiOK. SALE Oil LEASE, all those _£? Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grat'ton Korul. lato.iy used as a Brewery and Distil lory, ha ving ai i the appliances for conducting a la.rifo manufacturing business. Tho Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or oilier business requiring largo vats and accommodation.— Apply to W. ATTKHIN, Land Agent. JOHN QOPP 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. CULTI VAT ED FA RM S 3 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 oa most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Uocking of Passengers, II OOT E: S -\ f IRAN DA fi OAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Si earning Purposes (in quantities of LOt less than 5 tons) ISs The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Dr«rv .. .. 10 6 Papakura .. 16 0 Papatoitoi .. 35 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. li 0 Nev market.. U 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam— Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— Itcmucra, April 2S, 1877.— Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z.. April the 30th, IS77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent fr<3m your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I b«lieve the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly. Henky Wilsox, Engine Driver for Mr. Jaaies Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the#Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— iTours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—"We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNIXGHAM & KIKG. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. AUCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY. On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mini mum weight lor Goods will be two instead of nve-hur-dred-weigiit. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. KA IPA E A RAIL WA Y. All Goods for the Kaipara District should be received at Riverhead by the Railway at least forty-ei&ht hours before the departure of the steamer from ileleasville. li: Consignees would kindly insist on this beir»g done, much dis appoiinment wouid be saved them. A. V. MACDOXALD, General Manger. Q OU T H Eft ITIS H INSURANCE O C O Ivl P A N V C Al' IT AL, £ 1,000,000. S Builcii:^ O: svery .lescriinion aud Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Pore to Londou. Vessels, Freight, Go:d. Grain, G*.im, and Cargoes geix-ra'.'.y Insr.red to and from London, the CoJonies, An'ienca, China, Mauritius, the : Island &c. Low: v Ci-rkkxt Rates Head Ortice,-Auckland. A. BOAP.BMAN, Manasjer. "XT EW ZEAL AN 1) IN SUKAN GE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description cf Property may bo effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for :3io Voyage or Tiraa. Mer ccsndise, Good?, and Freight Insured, by Bteamar;} and saying vessels, Risks ca ipeeis snb;ect to specia-i arrangements. ; UKtjilOS P, PUSIICE Ma-acer



A MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF _T3l. CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. AUCKLAND BRANCH. Xo. 310, A\"IH celebrate the S E C 0 N D A N N.I VERS A R V gOIREE AX3 gALL AT TOF. LOIINE-STIIEET KALL, I THURSDAY EVENING. 2:; dcr August. Tea on xlie Tables at G.:;0 p.m. Dancing !o commence at 0 p.m. Tickets may bo obtained of the following Members oi the. Committee :—Messrs. R. Featherstone, W. I>. Pooler, H. Nyberg, J. Steward. .T. Pooley, yen., aiifi G-. W. Selfe. Single Tickets, ;55.: PouM*> Ticket'-:.-7?. (Jfl. i). cov<\i.!?\N. Kon. see. TT> B, TN~CTE S s tITe ATK E~ Jl WELLINGTON.! The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Drama tie Companit #. Lecturers, &c. It is situated in om> of the met populoar parts of Wellington, arrt hap been fitted yir» re plete with every convenience. The Building' will hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies &c, engaged by the Proprietors or, favourable terms. Address BOY. I) & CO., Wellington. . ~Xr"O UN G -MEN !S C H lIIS TIA N X ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. FRIDAY EYKNING, 3KD AUGUST. LECTURES: August ?• —■' Reminiscences of London " — V. Larktxs. August 21—" Mahomeuanism''—Rev. E. C. Stuart. August 31—'• Central Asia—Russia's Progress and England's Fears"—Colonel Hauxtain'. September 21 —" New Zealand—Past, Present, and Future "—Rev. T. Muddle. September 28—" iYTiehael Angelo—his Life and Times'" —Dt;. Ellis. October 19—" John Ashworth—liis Life and Writings"— Rev. K. Taylor. October Sfi —"William oi 1 Orange, King of England"—F. G. Eavington Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Singflc Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Tickct holders until 7.-0. Tickets to be had from nny of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. FREDK. HE WIN.] * [HENRY HEWIN mH E T> E# T pOF F. E E IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALTITE, AT V. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FKENCI:! & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIX & BROTHER S. • •* Specialities ! Specialities ! \ True Indian Cnrrie r > / { True Indian Chut- Mushrooms raid ; ) ney > J Butter I ) Real French Sar- ', —^ Jb'reneh Beans ( ) dinf'S v ' Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards r , German Sausage / ' French "Vinegars > Essence of Renne^t J ) French Fruits - J Juyged Rare ( ) Truflled Pates De , —, Have Soup ( \ Joi Gras •. ; IVlocic Turtle i ! Truffled Pates of Ox Tail . J ) Partridge.Wood ( ) ChiJi Vinegar V ) cock, Quail, &c. L J Tarragon Vinegar ( ) Truffles Fines de r Mince-Sleat ( ( PeriKord v ; Plum Pudding / ( Asparagus, loner Tunny Fish ) ) tins f~) Guava Jel'v, ( ) Greer Peas, 1 and {_) &c, &c. ( j 2 lbs. ( FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, rr\ Corxkb op QUEEN and THE JL POI, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION Jsl. FACTORY ALBERT-.J'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the lollowina; goods, manufactured at hia factory, are guaran teed of sup }rior quality to any confediocery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouxiDa; matter deleterious to nealth.: — Dry Goods. Dry Glods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles T _ re __ c Burnt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' P^ggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) . Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid .Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Bails Indian Cora Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l -ozenges Sv/eet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Coe-oaimt Ice zengps Red and White,Coeoa<- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoct Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Stnr m-.l Love Rock Pink and White Sugar lia;:>.:..' n Sirav/bertiea Candy imiiHUcn Almonds Bg^wn Candy liuiii-1 ,uu j iaspbenies Horehound Candy Ceiy.il l.irt/ps Nonpariel Comfits Tcni iiiuiiibs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of ever; dusci-jTition alvrc.js on band. Waters' Chocolate, 2vn. \>nv itozen. . One shilling will be allowed ;•■. ■every tin :c- WEDDING C AXE aORI^AMi:N TS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, ire. Testimonial. Provincial LaboratoiT, Auc&iand. Oeiob^i 2t5, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: SlK,—I have much pleasure in informing- you, that after bavini; made a very careful analyaiy of various samples o£ sweetmeats ma.nnfe&a:r-id hx ;.oa. I find that they are free from ali adulteration, and that tbo colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is qv.ite equal to the best English or Fteneh prepara tions; and, beiiur er.tiri.-lylre«i'c:ra iuisk, n \v:ll forra an exc-eiiSut. article of < Ut ivi- invaji-:1 .^, especially those suffering from cm impairea digestion.—l have the Lonoor to be, sir, yor.r obedient servant. James M. Tu>"xy, ProvJEcia Analyst. 1000 MslS s S, 82?^ ISs Gd, .worth SO*, at ■:■ '.SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing 'Mart. 1)2. Q.~-v.'-c»i. A-.ic.k'and iy&i X 3f KN T VVJ£ E[ > GALATEA 6 "> €> SUITS, at 37s fid, worth 58s. 45AMUKL COOMBEa & CO., CITY CLOT H I N G :■! \ a, •;; 92, Q.UKEN-BTREKT, AUCKLAND. IAAA'MEN'S TWEED TSOU JL $J %.£ 1/ SEI-iS, at 12s G<?, worth ■:: j. SA^IUEL COOMBES & CO., ;:; Clothing L i;j, '.iuccn ,-....e'a-il.