The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL-Nq. 2,244.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1877.

PRICE : 01N TE PENNY.



.-&«*-. THOR SYDNEY AND MEL jEiffiiS^jt. BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAN, left Melbourne yesterday, the 9th, and is due here on the 19th instant. She Avill leaA-c Auckland again for Sj dncy and Melbourne on or about TUESDAY, the 22nd May CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, 10th May, 1877. ■TNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY {J 0? NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train*.* Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, Ip.m. 12 nnon. Taranaki i Thursday. 2 ith, 3 p.m.; 2 p.m. Taupo ..I Tuesday, 23th, 10 a.m., 9.15 a.m. Well'ngto* Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m.! 12 noon. I I FOR SYDNEY, ekom Wellington. AVakatipu Thursday, 24th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotokua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4p.m.1 — j | i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. £2*^. C< TEAM COMMUNICATION -pS-gs^-.*. BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^^SS^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Fakquhar, Master, Avill leave as under:— From Auckland— Wednesday, 1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A^McGREGOR, Agent. «£&S^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION IgffigSSO WITH THE THAMES AND ->«»=__--_■_* COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. Tho 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Thursday 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalia Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing-. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board 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 Avill not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «sS£&_^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jjlgßlg: E_ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "*sastaisSsr KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs cA _cry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. I For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides Avill alloAV. Matakana, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &0., oxre V y Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every "W-nnßsdav. AVeather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CA.S-v._- & _>_». -S2-SW C. TEAM ON THE KAIPARA Ig^gg^-Q -WATERS. «_Bb-_B_-__>



The s.s. „ | MINNIE CASEY ! Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday ! morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. . For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengei-3 for Wairoa leave Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 12.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, Sec, on Tuesday. J. CASEY Se SON. TO KAIPARA jgggg;}?!- DIRECT. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY will receive Cargo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., TO-MORROW (Wed nesday), and will sail at 10 a.m. on Thursday. J. CASEY Se SON. «___&>-_ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA .JIgggg, iP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA Avill leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcel prepaid at the Office | on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE Avill 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 i r 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 Avill leave as follows :— Wednesday, May 10 Friday, May 25 Monday, May 21 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June IS Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. sS^-^ TI7AJKATO STEAM NAVI -3l2g£^: W GATION Se COAL MINING astis** COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. April 26. 1577. Tp OR WAIUKU. "*^SSw __ c p_ s< OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— ■ , ( From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Thursday, 7.15 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Saturday, 9.15 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbih's Auction Mart Avill be attended to. M. H. ROE. <sa&B£*»-_ C.TEAM TO THE WADE .J||g|^ks AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as folloAvs :— A'. " ,nd to Wade : Wade to Auckland". Sa^.-^/, 7.30 a.m. Monday, 12 noon ■_--. ir p to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thurl _ i p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Singled ares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at BroAvn's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. *§3s_Sfcw QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD k3 ONCE DAILY.



<B|gg|^OTEAM TO RP7ERHEAD The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12 30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. <Bgk|g^m IME TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Wednesday. 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. 10s per ton. NTCCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. XTOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. The s.s. TRANSIT Avill leave for Wairoa on SUNDAY, at 9 a.m.. re "«-_--5-SI--3_»'rurning on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., and on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. N.B.—Good accommodation to be had at Wairoa. WAIUKU. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 18th May, 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. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehuncra or N-iwmn.-kefc. i=_^j_v rf-HE NEW ZEALAND J=|=||ggx JL SHIPPING COMPANY'S mBBWsSa FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, A.AI at Lloyds, 121 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. xj^K TT 011 LONDON DIRECT. iMilH^--> TO FOLLOW THE j^^^^^j GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 668 tons register. Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she Avill have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents, lfi. Queen-street, Auckland. April 16. 1877. - :_ "T7.OR WELLINGTON. fiHgaSFf***'^ rl''nc schooner TRANSIT will sail as above on SATURDAY next. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. <gg. JpOR LYTTELTON. '^TpasSpT^^. The schooner rcS^^-tea ELIZABETH will sail as above, on SATURDAY" next. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENRY' & CO., Aerents. jstwa*. XTIOR HOBART TOWN jiElS|»fc!k, -^ DIRECT. £jj&_______^ The regulav trader BELLI MARY, Captain Joii-> Tis^Kß, wa> Bal i as abOA 0 on *vm#jm?&r S _ wm BROS , 3--l nnHE Brigc.ntine FLIRT, -T^S.^-- JL 100 tons register. John iM^^S|X McKenzie. Master, is a Regular r_--L____s&2*^ Trader between Ah CKLAND and zZSZSZS&n LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to _ d. h. Mckenzie. tnoklanrt. -Vhroßrv lfi. IR7II.



•^w^. -OASSENGERS' LINE OF JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA -_-gß_-.-_g_---8 Oavned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, Loncion. 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. ORIITO.-SHANK Se. CO.. ) r^z_ mHE NEW ZEALAND 2^^^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI .. 1051 Tho WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 89S WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 105- WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIVKO 1000 WAITANGI lltß RAKAIA .... 1057 W AIT AR A .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIICOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade betAveen the United Kingdom and NeAV Zeali-.id. Ihe saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers. avlio 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 eh arters ships of the highest class as required, and A ressels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Companr has ahvays ships loading home ward from NeAV Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at th*. Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. GEORGE KITCHEN, PLUMBER. GiASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. J CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, STiCHnnßv's Rrrir.i.TN(.s- Ottickn-stri-ET. X SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fitt_ngs I _&_c. J . Sec. T> F. W E B S T E R, J__\>» wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Queen-street, Auckland, <T-«-srt. thf» TTninn Rank). J AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TV ARNOCK BROTHERS, TV Soap St. Candle MANTn.Ai7rm.KR...



JM. MACDONALD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. J~ A-M-E~~S P. U T~C~ETe —R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NeAvcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or uncut), at. rt.a_.nn»hlf> rates. JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks. Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. mHO S. ~J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. R. ¥. B. WOOD li AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. Jamiarv Ki. 1877. OHNSO P P E T; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Paaaengers. Or.tobp_r 30. 187 R. ICT ORI A FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTON & LEA TH ER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, arc pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buddings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portrait.; taken instantaneously. lUf R. T. TK AFI R~D SURGEON /eSU^. Wakefield- DENTIST, (fiflilSl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.ifl«sftl TV_»t>» (from Otia t.r> n. -Frill P<>«-.». SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Acre-it for TATr. W. K. Carter. "|_>ONES ! BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Loavoi- Queen-street, by J Hr. ... SOPPTBT W I L L O X begs to inform the • inhabitants of Parnell and surrounding districts that he has commenced business as a Grocer, &c, in those premises lately occupied by Mr. Cross, and that having laid in a Large and Fresh Stock of Groceries, he will be able to supply a first-class article at most reasonable rates.—F. WILLOX. opposite the Fire-bell. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 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 secure a share of public patronage. Rdl. SCHW Alt Zll AS H (From the University Eye-Climos of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June loth, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," Ho-son-st., Auckland. %S, Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. qYMONDS- S T R E E T. I haA^e received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of Avhich 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 Avork done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order.



J. H E A P E. 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. Chddren's Portraits taken instantaneously. _____ ENJAMIN T A N N E R, (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stevrart aud Anderson), begs to inferm his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Laud, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business, to receive a share of support. lhe conduct of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity and business ability. Office : Corner of Queen and Shortiand-Bt-.ee.., upstairs. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either Aveekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or Avritten, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Councd Office, Queen-street. . Appointment *S^fej&£ji_Ft> Marchioness Ladyship Normanb y. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just receiA-ed, 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. D WA R D B A RTL E V BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.1 All kinds of House and Ship. Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c., nrepared at the shortest notice, AA'itn thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT-STREET, Near Market. ErTJITaN'TS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Marines, Music, and other Works bound in nil styles by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manut'ac turert next door to Evening Star office, Wyndham-street,. FISHER AND CO. Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, n , , Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities.



HENDRY & CO., Jli auctioneers, i grain and produce merchants, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account, Sales promptly render cd. RE LAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods .hipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersisrned 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 Manttkacturers, Auckland. JJ O T I C E_. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and FireAvood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, Sec, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receiA-e a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. /- orders left at Mr. 11. Brewin's Anck Wood n_M>->t will rf.-'H-n T>vnmT>t iittPi.t.ion 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 Avill be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS. VTfrrnT-T.\-RtRH-in. Anf.Rnr.Ai--.. IVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM j-31 mission agency, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSOATE-STREET, WITIHN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the Ncav Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection Avith the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires 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 General Shipping and , Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local Avants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position I to oiler special advantages to Colonists in their business relations Avith Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyago, orders entrusted to their care Avill receive their Aery best atten tion. Nm_.mhp.r lfi. 187fi. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately knoAvn 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 Avith Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custoni-house-streot, Avill receive prompt attention. ~A ._._&.H AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslry-strewt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on Mm since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A s/ood fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. TO OVAL TOOWLING qALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. Neav Alleys ! Neav Balls ! Everything Neav ! ONLY Go. Game through the Day. SST Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland /Ok N SALE, By the Undersigned:— 10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 lb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY' POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kens) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL &_CO. jiTNT E~R~B~U P-Y cheese. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. H \~~ Ps 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS.



T. H. HALL & CO. T\ -^ SALE, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished Avith the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, BiLLL.pp, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. l^jvN SALE, BY THTTSUBSCI-11-ER 100 tons Coarse and Fire Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Foavl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100 s & 50 s. Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantity, Auckland, Canterbury, and Melbourne grown Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples, Oranges ■_->_;„ _.„ „„_i7i_,_,_, n^i,to



XTTANTED KNOWN, that Robley's TT Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food are eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the l'acults-, and are on sale by Grocers and Storemcn. The i Flour makes excellent. Bread. Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry. Avith out yeast. The Wheatmeal makes BroAvn Bread also without yeast. The Porridot. Meat. makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of Porridge : and the Food is superior to anything in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROBLEY, in the Premises at the back of Messrs. BroAvn & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-It affords mo much*pleasure'in reporting upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite meets the Avant so long desired—an essen tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation of tho bowels—and for which you deserve the thanks of the profession.—l am, yours, &c, F. W. Wright. Lie. Phys. and Sur.*.. &c. Dom. of Onnadn. WANTED, Purchasers for a Fashionable Lot, of Hats (bought a job), prices. Is Gd to Is Gd each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the.marked price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each ; Flowers, ■ from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; I some A-ory superior lines in Chemises ; a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only ; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Culb», Gd t>er dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, is per head: these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, Gd per picket, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, Avith Puffs complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robe°, extremely handsome, from lis to 18s each. N.B.—E\ rery article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address : J. Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door aboA re Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. W~~ ANTjc-P KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the EVENING Star Steam Printing Works. Latest NoA^elties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and lllumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office n the Colonies. 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, HardAvood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, See.i, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-housc-street. A. WATERMAN begs to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Pouter's, nearly opposite tho 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 bestoAved upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland Avill find every comfort. Meals at all hours. ANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Avith a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland -.—Good Family Tea, 2s "(il It); Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; PreserAred Milk, best brand, 9d V tin, 8s '& doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $ It); Good Cheese, from Id # lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od r- lb ; Pure. Limejuice, 8d ty boi. ; Pearl Barley. 3_d .) Ib; Whiting, Id _i lb; Washing Soda. 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Si'iA^er Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £C> 15s. per set; a large stock j of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Gd. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale Aery cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. mHE PHtF.NTY FTI.H, TN.STIRA.NCE 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 noAV prepared to effect NSURANCES at Loaa'Est Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. , „, . , r. .. * Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. ,_.,._. j Vessels, Freight, Gold, Gram, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowes'/ Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJ^ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may he effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lame. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing A'essels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. .ar I_o--_.es Promptly Paid. (..COKC-H. P. PlllUl______t___r .iIL FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of sup.rior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co.A-ersations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Penpermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds . Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) CarraAvay 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 Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey'loffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice ' Star and LoA-e Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonj»ariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe -~_., Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. "Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be alloAved for every tin ue turned in good order. WEDDES TG CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the ooiouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite' equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will Iform an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired



TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. 21s. per week—Apply to W. Aitken. Land Agent. i?"fl(f\ —FOR SALE, Building AUot r&AA\f9 ments, S9 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Larjje Shop and Dwelling House in Waketicld-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent. Shortland-st. X 49^A —CAPITAL Five - roomed dw r&*9 \T9 Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment, of land, twenty minutes Avalk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. -4? CM A —EOR~SALE, Five-roomed dwi^-CVi House. Stable. Fowl-house, good Avell, S7c, with freehold allotment 10 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Asren Shortland sroet. next, the Post-office. FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments -10 x 100 feet each,"" frontage to tAvo good streets, in Bayfield. Ponsonby. Price for the Avhole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S Queen-street. "Bjt'Oß SALE, remarkably cheap, and JU terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Applv to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, Avith a small capital, can do such a business a* Avill ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent. 81, Queen-street. "OROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a iarge frontaere to the Parnell Road, and on Avhich are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to A'iew, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Land and Estate Agents; Fort-street. _ 5/.OE SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomod _SJ Cottage, quite new—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fcfc-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap,, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House. Avith slated: roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontaere to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked Avith choice trees, &c.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20. 21, and 22,.0f Section 25. City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart 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 conA-enience, and freehold ( corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to _ avo streets in Newton , TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres aDouc i one half fenced, and di\-ided into paddocks, part 1 of Avhich are under cultivation, the remainder -1 in grass, together Avith good orchard, dAvellingr. * house, stables, coAv-sheds, barn, and all neces- i sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed £ farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of tAvo main roads, Avhere a good business could be done as Hotel] and General _ Store. J FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm ] of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and. under cultiva- } tion, except about 10 acres in bush. Avith good J Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. ' FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or J really good Land, part bush and part strong _ fern, Avith frontage to the main riA;er. j Avith creek frontage. | FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres ] good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, j three miles from the' landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ; really good 7-roomed House, Avith every con\*en iencefor a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALIB, at an exceeding.! ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good ; land, 25 of which are in grass, Avith 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Kami.- ; ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable feur roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 1 acres 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 SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OUSE AND LAND AGENCY, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the "Daily Southern Cross" and "Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of NeAV Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and a\-ill be ready, AvheneA'er required, to pay in ada7 'ANCE in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. , Mr. Coopor is permitted to refer to the folloAv ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended : Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M- Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs, Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. HolloAvay and Garlick. ' Messrs. G. W. OAven and Co. MONEY TO LEND. FOR SALE, 210 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about 6 miles from Riverliead. FOR SALE, 110 acres of Land in that remark ably thriA _ng settlement Port Albert. FOR SALE. Three Allotments in Ponsonby. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked up SharP THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17. Insurance Buildings. rf~| 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. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at __T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, Ar d at the Snit. NaDier. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL AA% VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all lands of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. I K(f|A CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. I1 ' 20,080 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess).



j m H E A T R E ROYAL. Grand Opening Night ! SATURDAY, MAY 19. 1577. m FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY! "Wt TIIE WOKLD-KNOAVN DAVENPORT BROTHERS! DAVENPORT II BOTHERS! DAVENPORT BROTHERS! PROFESSOR W„ M. FAY ! PROFESSOR W. 51.. FAY ! PROFESSOR W. M. FAY ! AND' E. D. DAVIFS! E. D. DAY] ES ! E. D. DA VIES! Tickets and seats can be secured at Upton's, Book Stationer, Queon-streer. Doors open at 7.30; commencing at, S. Admission :—Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. fi' H O R A L H A L L. Her Majesty's Servants will Repeat Herve's Extravanga, CHI L P E It IC! ON THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, MAY 17TH. /»A "OERFORMERS IN /CHARACTER! Di\-itiacus and the Druids anpear at 3 o'clock. The ou'side public will be admitted al 7.30- Tickets, 25.; Reserved. 3s. Plan of the Hall to be seen at Browns-Music Warehouse. 4___ ; TV/I" A S 0 N B R 0 T II E- R S _Lv-JL beg to inform- their numerous friends and the uublie that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest, Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLi NTS,, having undergone the usual course of preparation,.are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell. or to our Agent, R. BreAvin.Seed Merchant, Queen street.



ghollah's Gtßeat Indian Cures.. &W (Tiger Brand). •_a THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proA-ing to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome puffiing or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit have secured for them in every part of NeAV Zealand the confidence of the public. They haA re cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those giA'en beIOAV arc being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— " Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March., 137 C—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, and haAdng derived much benefit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876.—5ir,.- Having been much benefitted by the use otyour Indian Medicine, I haA-c great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, Avho have also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and have rcceiA-ed much benefit from their use. —(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1576. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol - J-_ll_.~l __ Vf__-_-___*-_-.- -_-S-_-_."_^—^-~__-~*_ iiil.iiwx.-_LO the misery and torture of se\*ere Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been suffering the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for OA-er two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite Avas gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I Avas induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking the medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep Avell at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." " Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.- Sir—l have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through Avhich niy rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state that I am noAV free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep well at night, my appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about tAvo months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S: Pickett." tt . '?Dunedin, 31st August, 1876—Sir—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very seA-ere rheu matic gout from Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic poAvers. lam noAV free from all pain, and Avell in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griffen, J.P." These invaluable Medicines' are to be had throughout New Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., I Wholesale Agents for Auckland P-ROVIi.CE.



T> OLLER Q KATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. 3. Porter Ss Co., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. mHE TTjINCOEE /COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TjINCORE /COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & TAvelve Pound Canisters. mHE Tf-NCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 223, Queen-street. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES | and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho2 ses, at D. H. M. Bib's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District illlm^ rt.ntt.hr on arrival of th* strati .P.rlWn A 81 .H..a