The Evening Star.

Vol. YIJI.-Fo. 2,196.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



_q v -^ TfJiOR SYDNEY AND MEL \l;':\ r-> __J BO URNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, I Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, and : s due here on the 10th instant. She Avill leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 21st March. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queon-street, Auckland, 10th March, 1577. IT NIO N STEAMSHIP COMPANY ! U OW NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- I LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. ! Steamship.! Date of Sailing. ■ Taupo . ' Tuesday, 20th, 12 noon. 11 a.m. ! Well'ngton Saturday. 2_th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. ; Haavea . .1 AVednesdav. 28th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Monday, Apl 2, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. j I ' FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Rotorua. . Tuesday, 27th, 4 p.m. .. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. S?W TS^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, _P3^ll__ JtP MAHU RANG I, MATAKANA, "& ~s«B'l_.WAu", & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILRANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as ttuder: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs eA^ery 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, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, eA-ery Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY" & SON. «=-..**- a TEAM TO RIVERHEAD O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY __ SON. «^fe^ C<TEAM ON THEI_ArP__RA ll___-_s>-£l WATERS. *_B___£__§* The s s MINNIE CASEY LeaA^es Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morniug's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, cA rery 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. ,~k 1 QTEAM TO WAIROA, riffajgOgl^s. KAIPARA. ■^^^H___ > The s.s. MINNIE CASEY ~~~^~~~*g^ W ill leave'HelensviHe on Friday, at 8 p.m. Passengers leave Auckland per LILY ; on Friday, at 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. ' ; _j i__, 1 r) ,-^t^ Tj^Oß RUSSELL. WANGA 3§lli__;Jj ROA' AND MANGONUI.1 j The s.s. lONA AvillleaA'eKVEßY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). ' Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Strictly adhered to. ~;. ;-■.,; : FOR WANGAREI AND. M.ANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY", at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. 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, March 16 Monday. March 2G Wednesday, March 21 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manacrar. «"*fc_fc__l__7' A I W E R A, .^l^gg; .▼▼ HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY 7' t.o run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She Avill con vey passengers at the lis duo sd Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of tho Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c., to 15s. for First class,, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer Avill leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past _ a.m. on Mondays. *_£&__=*_ TITAIKATO STEAM NAVI- J|^gg>; V? CATION _ COAL MINING ■«23____S_i'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 S a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—-Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, G a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10. 1877. '___£___.' T^ 0R LONDON DIRECT. *__F^^Eli_^ Tho faveurite Al Cbpper «__^__^ J3arque GLEN LOR A, Jas. B. Mitchet._, Commander, uoav alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, Avill meet with quick despatch. Has first-class passenger accommodation.; For freight or passage applyto L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. f_^a_ ritBDE Brigantine FLIRT, »<r_f__-v A 10n ons register, John F&f*§B& McKenzie, Master, is a Regular ,J^_S_^ Trader betAveen AL OKLAND and wraCT:Mrjww LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZDC. AneWnnrL TVvhmftrv 16. IS7H "^~^£iSs' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will le„ve for Waiuku as foUoAvs :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Satiuxbiy, 12 noon Saturday. 5 p.m. For iSfanukan Hersds and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m, Weatiiei" and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Mncfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., Will meet with pronmt dispa.i eh. J_ CUNNIXGKA.M, Onfthunwior Newmarket ~~^rr OTEAM TO THE WADE H>t»T^^^^S. The paddle steamer .f**eaA'es as follows:— itt . —--J From Auckland— From vYade— Tuesday, 7.15 a.m. 'Wednesday, 10.15 a.m. Friday," 10.15 a.m. Monday, 4.30 p.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the oniee of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Wfi'ther and other circumstances permittisjg, lIOL.UE. BRG3: & CO., Aleuts, L ■ ..



I -fg||^QTEAM T0 COROMANDEL. ""S^^^^^ The new iron s.s. KINA J. Beavicke, Master, will leave as folloAVfi:— From Auckland: From Coromandel.: Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passeugers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-stroet; Or. W. SMITH, Queen-street WharV. <^_&fe*_C_TEAM COMMUNICATION Jg&sj£g>!-,"3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *ssSS__s-s THE THAMES. ] The fast and commodious s.s. I ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhab, Master, will leaA re as under:— | From Auckland: i Monday, 2.30 p.m. j From Thames: I Tuesday, 10 a.m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. 1 a. McGregor, Agent. ; WA rU X U. «4_____*s? Thep . s> OREGON Will leaA re for Waiuku as under : — Thursday, 9 a.m., calling at Pollock Saturday, 11 a.m. For Manukau Heads, Whatipu Saw Mills, and Gibbons1 Mill, AAvit a— Tuesday, 6 a.m. Refreshments on board. I Weather and other circumstg.ncos permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attendee"! to. j M. H. ROE. rfL_as mHE NEW ZEALAND _*¥%if____ Jl SHIPPING CO.'S line. $_Is|NtS__* i___S__T FOU LONDON DIRECT. E__i____A__i The-Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100Al, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALARI) SHIPPING CO. | (LIMITED), Agents. 1 __^^_ WOK LEVUKA DIRECT^ j rfif{f£i?f&&^ The cl ipper schooner j S^s__Sffl_z_ JESSIE HENDERSON, j John Urquhart, Master, will sail as aboA re on j or about TUESDAY, 20th March. ! For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., i Custom-house-street. | . . I _S3rfs=^ CJTEA.M COMMUNICATION I _|_|Si^__;lO WITH THE THAMES AND i "(ffisaa*^COROMANDEL. i FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:—- :> Monday, 12 midnight Tuesday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 0 p.m. Saturday, 32 midnight Fares, 7s. Cd. and ss. Return Tickets available by either Boat. 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 tho risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or dentnge to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. ExciU'sion Steamers always for Hire. I, . .1. N. MAUGIFAN. Manager. HE MISSES NIGHTINGALE AND HOWARD, Dress and Mantle Makers, &c., beg respectfully to inform their friends and the I Ladies of Auckland, that they have commenced Business as above at No. (ii), Victoria-street, Auckland, where they trust by strict attention .to the requirements of the trade, to be favoured with a share of public patronage. Eli CHAN TS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Ea tening Star office. AjVyndhain-strer>r.. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, c Rent and Debt Collector, Stiohbttrv'w Buildings' Quern-street. . A-LBERT^'S-^fe.^ Hotel,. QUEEN-STREET. The Exfensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel 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. DRAIN, TILE,-AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. DOIVDEN Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," Avith the extensiA Te Shedding and powerful Machinery; begs to inform the public that bo 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. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo 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, Cus torn-house-street. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Tw_ Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. fid. each, complete Avith mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Qneen - street. N.B.—AfeAv best quality Riding Saddles, shghtly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. IVSrONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at _____ the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. IVJrONEY to LEND in large or smaU JLVJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAT3HLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at loav rates of interest.— R. 0. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.—- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "avTONEY LENT on Building Society 1 __OL principles, or on any terms to suit 'Borrowers. Loan? negotiated.-,.Charles. \Yil^ liaAi.a9»i! Sfct&te Agent* Vulcan L»n§»



/IHEAPEST PRINTING ■ HOUSE in 0 j (j> oCCC) NEW ZEALAND. -~~° 0) < o H. Brett Has Just Added Neav English AND American Shipments to his Extensive Assortment of COMMERCIAL AND ORNAMENTAL *T* *V* *P* *E,* And is in a Position to Execute Every Description of COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL &r printing -m in a STYLE NOT TO BE SURPASSED BY ANY HOUSE IN NEW ZEALAND. j TRADE CIRCULARS, BILL-HEADS, CARDS, INVOICES, i AND ALL j KINDS OF PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL i PrintinQ- # BRETT'S STEAM PRINTING WORKS, j AUCKLAND. ! j THREE SPECIMEN BOOKS OF TYPE ; can bo seen at the office. | A LFRED gEE'S CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVE3FOOT JELLY! Wholesale aed Retail. M. S O M E R V I L LE, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-street, Auckland. CHEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off", neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, whicli I am offering at very low prices to give tho public the benefit. In Flo Avers, Ribbons, General Mdhnery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3s. Gd. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. 'L. R 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). -yiCTORIA TOUOUR T%/TILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND McGR EG 0 R HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND : Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed' Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c, ~ , . , At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE ' SHORTEST NOTICE* __T Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Poavder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. 130YAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in I placing before the public " Robley's Aerated Flour, they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record tho undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour Avith yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from-headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &c. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, because requiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated. Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to t<>st its value, oola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN A PQKLAND. WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen t-street, Auckland. ! W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as abo\ re, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. Appointment <^^P^^^_Sai_-> Marchioness Ladyship _3«r«i_w@«»fc*» Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. i Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland i and its vicinity that she has just receiAred, ex ! Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials ! from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet 1 Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong- Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. QjPEC lAL 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, i No. 8, Queen-street. j Asrent for Mr. W. K. Carter. . W ° T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purcbased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. j FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. ! Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin'a Auckland ■Sand Dftpnt will receive irromnt attention. O S T- O F F I C E HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THO MAS U EWIN, Proprietor. WARN OCR BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cos's Greek,



/» rt RO W N HOTEL, *0 GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. ■ _^ rlT , W i T y r i l _^y.^iiui H i t Ti_i—______n_Twi y'»;_ißi ßjneanruiiiivuaiuwminmMaßMHmaxaMnmum* TVTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, _Lal Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Glass, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. A M E S BUT.O HE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unoutl. at. reasonable rates. T\ N , S ALE, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED —- TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,* BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to 11. 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, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. IHERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches^asper agreement. vLMA n ' S JL 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. CTUildron's Portraits taken instantaneously, WITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD JLJL RESTORER. A NEVER-EAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aueklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wellesley-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ti GEORGE AKERS Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ■nfr~rT~ ~ T." T "r~a f'po _Td SURGEON / C__""!^ Wakefiele. DENTIST, QTmSw STREET. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tont.h (trnm One t.n «. Fnll Sfltt m_W'ERANGE BEARDING HOUSE" J. BRAM.E, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for toAvn business, and at the same time quiet and retired, ami offering iirst-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. p¥'o 0K s & BASIETT, _!> COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITE lIS, ETC.. Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner Avith quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Rrooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and other City (London) dignitaries. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This noAV famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan Sc Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient Avhich is often found in roauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. M"~__ F. B. W~O ODHAM, TEACHER OF THE. PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in toAvn or country. January 111. 1877. AN D J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the aboA'e. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either A-erbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. _ mHO S. J. H~A R B~U~T~T. JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AN BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, Shortland- street, Auckland. IRS, The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair. Hog Bristles. &c. IVTEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE JLI CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of the above Institution, and &3 the Government will give a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response will be made to this appeal. The current year terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub s ribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to M Ewington before that time. T. M. I-lAULTAIN, l n „„ ~ „ WM. C. KENSINGTON, fHon.Se.cs. TpURIRI POSTS ON SALE; Th«) undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the LoAvest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and FireAvood Dealer. Onehunga. A UCKLAISD COLLEGE AND GRAM -___, MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Ne\v Zealand), The Quarter Days for the em-rent year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FA RQUHAR MACRAE, . : Head Master. JN~ ° T — _I " ° X T. B. HILL Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession his old friend?, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.8.-Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained oi. HILL ft HUDSON, JkiFAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Vi„'A'UUU'aTREET, AUCKLAND* '



gAU 811 J[AUKI! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet „ .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. ark woit th Temperance HOTEL. The above is situated within a feAv yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. HENDRY & CO", ±% AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, haA re greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, Avell adapted for tho Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. HARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10, JS77. "OILLIARD DOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland, <Noxt tho Union Bank). SPECIAL TJO T* I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay ani> Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the pubUc that they Avill OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, AVITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, LambsAVOOl Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Mali's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., soficits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the neAV firm, and Avill guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. 1(00,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OF PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries . Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax. Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Aaticorrosive and Nelson Hematit. p?* and all kinds of Painters' and, 3>' ■ "nt>, Sundries -corators Portland Cement. m ytmmi* a"nt7rltail. HHTLLIPPS & SON, 95. and 97. Queen-street. 11l C. C A R R J* i&TOfx^Y?' & GENERAL AGENT, i ion T tAND D-ÜBT COLLECTOR, j 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. i |XE~RR SCHOTT, R.A.M.L., JLJL begs to announce that he receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and at his residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. , Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on application. i/fiO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUS^ _OCIET?^ LIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT Ladies and Gentlemen,- The time for whioh I Avas elected a member of the Board of Directors of your Society expiring at the next annual J-ESBK'JJP* to "iform you that I shall be a Candidate for re-election. iS^nboSuy;^ 0t ™™ confident, tall, SAUL SAMUEL,"



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to avo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign- Street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling. ! house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either daily 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 cultiA'a tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahttrttngi, 150 acres or really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, Avith frontage to the main rive>r. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku'. Avith creek frontage. ■■***» FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from thelanding-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at NeAvmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with Avorkshop and other out-buildings. 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 SABE, at an exceedingly low priGe, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact nttle Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good bouse and build ings, only 11 mile 3 from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ¥T E W CASTLE C O A L. The Barque 'Stag,' Is Daily Expected Avith a Cargo of 4:50 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, . Cnstom-house-street. Tjl 0 R SALE. HARMONIUMS ! HARMONIUMS ! 20 Alexandre's Harmoniums, in Rosewood, Walnut, and Oak, 2 to 12 stops. On vieAv at Brunswick Mart, upper floor. B. TONKS & CO. f\ N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN CO „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxos. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C T. H. HALL & CO. ,3PECIALnTES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (PurA'eyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Laroe Stock we now have on view:— ) 1 ( ) ™§ ( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ( Chili Vinegar . ; { Jugged Hare } ) Red Cabbage \ ) Mince Meat I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( } Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( { Orange Jelly \h ( Oxford Sausage } } Apple Jelly \ a \ { Hare Soup \ ) Black Currant >_< ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant § ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honeyy • / \ Kipped Herrings / ) __§ ( )"■ $ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we Avill continue to do 80, ft_d 1 offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best ~. _~_ . trial solicited, • alue to the Clty * A PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b.,-tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. , N.B.—Goods deliA-ered in the City and Suburbs, and Families Availed upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, F A MIL YGR OC E RS. AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, TUT? T PfAT Corner OF QUEEN AND TrtE 1 POi. WELLESLEY-STREET3, AUCKLAND. Also, at G-raAnatown and Shortland gTOPPAGE ( OF REMUERA ROAD. In consequence of the extraordinary act of the Chairman of the Reniuera Highway Board in stopping traffic on the Remuera main road foi upwards of tAvo months, great loss has beer sustained by the Proprietor of the Remuera Bus, and I intend to sue the said Chairman foi damages, and the Ratepayers are hereby in formed that all willing to subscribe towards testing the legality of tho Chairman's action wil please to do bo. . JOHN CUTLER. TRY THE CAPE of the AUCKLANE HOTEL, All the Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is ul\Y»ys open ioj Refreshments. i



mHEATRE ROYAL In consequence of the s.s. Hero not leaving before Thursday next, Mr. Bachelder Will give THREE EXTRA PERFORMANCES. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! (MONDAY). Change of Programme ! positively the last three nights OF BACHELDER'S COMBINATION. FIRST TIME IN THIS CITY OF THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ALABAMA AND KEARSARGE, Which occurred near Cherbourg j during the late Civil War. j __T TWIN TRAPEZE PERFORMERS j Will also make then- First Appearance. j These Automatons stand on their heads on the I Trapeze Avhile at full swing—a feat never I accomplished by any li-ving Gymnast, and are the only Twin Automatons in the World. A MERICAN pANTASCOPE OF THB OVERLAND ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO, thence by sea to HONOLULU, AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, and OAPE TOWN. GlFTS.—Another Gold Watch To-night! The Leading Gifts THIS EVENING will include— Lady's Gold Watch Tea and Coffee Service Opera Glass (1 pieces) Large Work-box . Biscuit Casket Oil Painting Pair Large Lustres Silver Card Basket Toilet Set Silk Umbrella Together with 60 or 70 other useful and costly presents. MILLION PRICES :—3s.. 25., and Is. Pantascope Avill move at 8 o'clock. WEDNESDAY—LAST NIGHT !!! Grand Conundrum Night. The Proprietor will give for the Best Conun drum on the Pantascope, a Large Oil Painting, elegantly framed. There will also be a Prize for the Worst Conundrum. The Conundrums will be collected from the audience on Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock. /CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 22. PROGRAMME OF CONCERT t IN AID OF THE LIBRARY FUNDS OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. PART I. 1. Glee—" Blow, Gentle Gales" .. Sir H. Bishop 2. SONG—-" The Last Cartridge" .. .. G. Serpette MR. GRADWELL. 3. Grand Duo Concertant (for two Pianofortes) Herz MRS. ELLIS AND MISS J. MAUNSELL. _. SONG—" Stirrup Cup" Ardiii GENTLEMAN AMATEUR. 5. Song—" O take me to thy heart again!" Balfe LADY AMATEUR. 6. Reading—" The Natural Bridge" Elihußurritt DR. ELLIS. 7. Song—"The Mountebank" .. .. .. Vivien MISS LEAF. 8. Song—"Thouwiltreturnnomore" Tito Mattel MR. HARDING. 9. Trio—" O Memory!" __. Leslie Interval of Five Minutes. PART 11. 1. Duet (for two Pianofortes)—" Belisario" Donizetti MRS. ELLIS and MR. STUBBING. 2. SONG—"Maud" M.Lindsay MISS VAUGHAN. 3. Song—"Fearless" F.Campana MR. BRETT. 4. SONG—" Will he come ?" Sullivan LADY AMATEUR. 5. Reading—" Christmas Eve in a Belfry" DR. ELLIS. Litchfield Moseley 6. Song—" Never More" Mattei MR. HARDING. 7. SONG (by desire)—" Ruby".. Virginia Gabriel MISS LEAF. 8. Duet—" La ci darem" Mozart MISS VAUGHAN and MR. BRETT. 9. Glee—"Calm be thy slumbers" Sir __. Bishop HERR SCHOTT Has kindly consented to assist at the Concert, by accompanying several of the Songs. To Commence at 8 p.m. precisely. Admission :—Reserved Seats, 35.; Body of Hall, 25.; Gallery and Orchestra, Is. Plan of the Hall, and Reserved Seats, at Upton & Go's. ' Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Upton's, Wayte's, and Champtaloup and Cooper's, Queen street ; and of Mr. Salter, Wellesley-street. BOUNTY COUNCIL THEATRE. parnell dramatic hall. The Political Drama of the COUNTIES ACT Will be Continued on MONDAY NIGHT in the above Hall. PROGRAMME :- Triumphant Return of the Runaway Councillors. Affecting Reception! Parnell _ opinion of Toddle's Seal and things in general. CISMR con<si ude t h& Season by singing, We'll hang the Act to a Sour Apple Tree." Jemmy will sing, " A-a-a-men!" Finale: "Three Cheers for Chizand Jemmy." Mr. Strange will waive his Venerable Stick, and The Drama is Over! 1! *_F ADMISSION—FREE. "_« , _ T J^ORNE-STREET HALL. MONDAY, M-^CH 19, 1877. U p__s_nc_ ?—mguished Patronage and in the *T_.f_? c -* Loyal Fountain of friendship _c, I. O. O. F., M. U., A. D., Court Zealandia, No. 1711, A.0.F., Captain Morrow, Officers and Members No. 3 Company, Capt. Burns, Officers and Members of Artillery Company. (GRAND) Variety Concert & Ball. BY CLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE, And Leading Amateurs of Auckland, as a FAREWELL BENEFIT TO MR. H. DEAN Prior to his departure South. Admission:—Concert and Ball: Front Seatm 3s; Second Seats, 2s; Back Seats (Concert only)! One Stalling. •"» Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 n.m Ballroom etiquette strictly observed. An efficient M.C. is engaged. E. Clair, Manager; E. Arthur, Secretary. i P.S.—Members of Friendly Societieswill nlnas* attend in regaha. and Vol miteers in u__Bf"* „"%__"* LOYAL FOUNTAIN Off f4Je_s ? FRIENDSHIP LODGE. _^__a_<%^}i, . ) i f- l ' "*_? _, A SPECIAL MEETING bf { ! s_ - iS* the above Lodge will be hold I Mi Hi on TiUESDAY EVENING v ilM#»! next, the 20th instant, __ eight _ I^|____§li °ci°ck- .>* r _a________S_r__ Important Business. ROBT. C, MACDONALD, a _ Acting Permanent Secretary. 1 j"ECTUEE ON "TEETOTALISM." - The Rev. 3. INGLIS, Missionary, from tha ) Noav Hebrides, will deliver a Led ure on " Tao. i totaliam " in St. James's Presbyterian Church* i Auckland (the Roy. Mr. Maeulcol'a), on TUEsJ -1 pay jb YBNJNG, fee SQfo last,, at S $w£^Tr