The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,193.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY*..



s^kfe. THOR SYDNEY AND MEL- J|||||>_J BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, and is due here on the 19th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 21st March. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agenta 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 10th March, 1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OW NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. _?_f_ t _ , Taranaki Thursday, 15th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taupo . Monday, 19th, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'.n-gton Saturday, 21th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Hawea .. {Wednesday, 28th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Monday, Apl 2,10.30 a.m. 9.15a.m, 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. «^^^ "171 OR THE HOT SPRINGS, J^gggjfc^.ii.1 MAH URANGI, MATAKANA, *^sayKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. .. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and .other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. «S3_§^ CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Slllfe ONCE DAILY- The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhcad— From Auckland— i 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. i J. CASEY & SON. ,££*£*„ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3il_|l_^ WATERS. Tlie s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helcnsville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. ,-Ki QTEAM TO WAIROA, rif^JgS&v r3 KAIPARA. j!<M^M^ The s.s. MINNIE CASEY ________a w jjj leaveHelensville on Friday, at 8 p.m. Passengers leave Auckland per LILY on Friday, at 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. "IT? OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jlllgl^JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with tho s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The S.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, March 16 Monday, March 26 Wednesday, March 21 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. «aa_te_.'\J_ r a i w c r a, VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Mauager of the 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 will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. ,S&fe^ "TSTAIKATO STEAM NAVl l£|lfe£ $ V GATION & COAL MINING ■ _____w* C0 „Cp_N V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1577. ipOR LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper Barque GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. _S__^ mHE Brigantine FLIRT, -—- 100 tons register, John _STs__*i_^' McKenzie, Master, is a Regular jj^^^f^ Trader between AL GKLAND and E"a=32=ara LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to 3 . , D. H. McKENZHC. ArtPiclatirl. Wohrnary IS. IR7fi j|g|^nn IME TABLE. _ ~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: I riday, 3 p.m. Friday. 8 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. _, M. NICCOL. Agent. *I_§___ir ° R w A J U X U. .' v __3_s' The SiS> TAM 0 , S HANTER will Ai ave for Waiuku as follows :— " From Onehimga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather s_d other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messr3. W. J. Hurst & Co., ypll merit with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM,



COMMUNICATION _IPJSg>O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *Ss____» THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. * ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhak, Master, will leave as under _- From Auckland: Friday, 2 p.m. Monday, 2.30 p.m. From Thames: Thursday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 8.30 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A.JVtcGREGOR,jA.gent. «Sfe^fe^ INCURSION TO THE HOT J||g||gjL_ r SPRINGS ON ST. PATRICK'S Tho s s ROTOMAHANA Will leave Auckland on SATURDAY, the 17th i March, at 2.30 p.m.; leaving Hot Springs on MONDAY, at 7 a.m.. . RETURN TICKETS, 10s. A. McGREGOR, Agent, OR WAIUKU. "■=S_i__l_' rpjjg pg< OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Thursday, 4 p.m., return 11 a.m. Friday. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. ■_>T]?_ ITIHE NEW ZEALAND J*|3o^v JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. J||||ij||f FOR LONDON DIRECT. ThelSuperior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For f reigli t or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Acrents. Q T. P A TRICK'S DA Y. EXCURSION TO THE UPPER NORTHERN WAIROA. MINNIE CASEY Will leave Toka Toka on SATURDAY MORN ING next, 17th instant, at eight o'clock sharp, carrying Excursionists as far up the River as Piritaha, calling at Te Kopuru, Aratapu, Manga- Avhare, and Kaihu, returning to Toka Toka same day. A QUADRILLE BAND IN ATTENDANCE LUNCHEON PROVIDED. Further particulars may be obtained on appli cation to Captain Rawson, Helcnsville; or, to J. CASEY & SON, _ Queen-street Wharf ._>_?■* !7<OR LEVUKA DIRECT j^:.^y,_£v jn *f=^'=t^_»*_^. '^lc clipper schooner ________ JESSIE HENDERSON, John Urquhart, Master, will sail as above on or about TUESDAY, 20th March. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Custom-house-street. ~7jJKA~ "QTEAM TO THE WADE Q|wflffKix_^' I'be paddle steamer s^S^^&s EFFORT leaves as follows:— From Auckland — From Wade- Friday, 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 8.15 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. <^kS^. OTEAM COMMUNICATION jgg|j£g>C? AVITH THE THAMES AND "s^***^ COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. 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 will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MATIGHAN. Manager. THE MISSES NIGHTINGALE AND HOWARD, Dress and Mantle Makers, &c, beg respectfully to inform their friends and the Ladies of Auckland, that they have commenced Business as above tit No. 69, Victoria-street, Auckland, where they trust by strict attention to the requirements of the trade, to be favoured with a share of public patronage. ERCHANTS, 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 Evening Star office, Wyn dh am -street. VBW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY!! Small Profits and Quick Returns I ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at ' the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. J BROWN & SON'S • MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Noav Ready, and may be had on application : at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music. &c. Just Opened. J RUSSELL'S 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. JN O. C. C L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired, Metal Turning ftsd Borinjit, Screw aad. Wheel Cutting, &c„ &c,



/CHEAPEST PRINTING ■ HOUSE IN () j ( () oCCCI NEW ZEALAND. CCC« 0) < 0 JH. JJRETT Has Just Added New 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 «_■ PRINTING ■=£» IN A STYLE NOT TO BE SURPASSED BY AN _ HOUSE IN NEW ZEALAND. TRADE CIRCULARS, BILL-HEADS, CARDS, INVOICES, AND ALL kinds op plain and ornamental PrintinQ^ BRETT'S STEAM PRINTING WORKS, Auckland. THREE SPECIMEN BOOKS OF TYPE can be seen at the oilice. ALF RE D G E E's calvesfoot jelly! calvesfoot jelly! Wholesale aed Retail. M. S O M E R V I LL E, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-street, Auckland. CHEAP DRAPERY STO RE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling OIF, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinerj, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Buys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. Od.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's fi'oni Is. 3d. J. HEAP_. RL. H. M E E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). T^ICTOKIA "piLOUIt TV/TILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. W ILSON AN D McGR EG 0 R HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Whoatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats ' Beans, &c., &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. OST Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. "DOYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Robley's Aerated Flour, they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the liighest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Broad made from ordinary Hour with 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 ot all kinds, because requiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to test its value. oola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-stbeet, 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. By dj\ sir TxFZ The Appointment c«_§k_PH_s_>> Marchioness to Her <£2£^Wiz&£? ot Ladyship -^__fe~» Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong- Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. 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. Asrent for Mr. W. K. Carter. (5 T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, bega 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. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Sfled Denot will reoalvo pro mpt attention. OS T-OFFICE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington, Travellers to the South will find _rst-claß3 ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. THOM AS URW IN, .. Proprietor. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek,



CR O W N II OTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland, E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Bluo Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &o. 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. 6d. 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 very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. 11. McKenzio, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. ivfE W LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufucturrr. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twclvctrecs, tho renowned ninmifa.'itr.i n>. A trial .solicited. Ask few i! and indge for /ourselves. Auckland A;;olil :Mr P.. W. Owen Mn.WiffxM.or* r YrnU--.tr t' H r,.,.|| TV/TONEY foTENI), on Mortgage, at _.I.JL the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on tirst-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY LENT on Building Society principles, or on any terms to «uit Borrowers- Loans negotiated—.Charles Wil liamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. "VTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, __ 1 Union-street, conducted by Mr. .T. Braba zon, Ist, class Certificated Teacher, with 30 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, 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. "T^jTEW COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of ' the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at (lie lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed ou tiio shortest notice. MAYNARD & WEEKS. T%/| EAT AT QUEI-^TREET PRICES. CHEAP MEAT, HOBSON-STREET! T. SHOVE, Dutch nit, HonsoN-STBEET. (Established 1857). To meet the depression of the times, I havo determined to let my customers have Meat as Cheap and Good as it is possible to procure in Auckland for Cash. T. SHOVE feels confident he can supply the people with an article as good and as reasonable as any other man in the trade. _iF Note the Prices and Address. PRICES:— Fore Quarters, 2Jd. per lb. Hind Quarters, 3jd. per lb, Legs, Id. per lb. Boiling Beef, from 2d. to Id. per lb. Roasting Beef, from Id. to 6d. per lb. Chops, Id. per lb. Sausages, -Id. FOR CASH. CLARKE BROTHERS (I.ATE CROMLSIE's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. M EAT' Meat, M EAT! GREY- STREET. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customers, and the public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality, CHEAPER than can be Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. Albert *&Wm&& JJotel, QUEEN-STREET. i The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above HoM 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. A UCKLAND _ MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17. In addition to the Ordinary Time Table, an EXTRA TRAIN will run between Auckland and Onehunga, as follows :— Down. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Auckland, dep .. .. 10.30 1.15 4.10 11.15 Newmarket 10*11 1.25 4.50 11.25 Ellerslie 10.51 1.88 5.13 11.38 Onehunga, arr 11.7 1.51 5.19 11.51 Ut». a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Onehunga ~ .. .. 11.20 3.30 6.0 7.0 Ellerslie 11.31 3.42 6.12 7.12 Newmarket 11.43 2.55 6.26 7.26 Auckland, arr ~ ~ 11.53 1.5 6,36 7.3t By order. A, V. MACDQNALD, General Manager.



K AUSII X A v R I! JU N X TIMBE R, IN any quantitt, 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 tho rate of Ono Hundred Thousand Feot per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Oflice, Auckland. pTURIRI POSTS ON SALE. Ths undersigned has OiN SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. W ARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Chabges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. TVTI CCO L, HE ND R V ~&~C OT, -Ll AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account iialcs promptly rendered. ~F> ED LI O N DOTE L, JL_ DRAKE-STREET, Freemans' Bay, I W. N. OL A RK E, ! Proprietor. The. public can rely on the nndcrnoted Wines, i Spirits, &c., being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 (i per bottle. Square Ginr large bottles .. -1 6 ~ small „ ..3 0 „ Dunvillc's Whiskey .. ..4 0 „ Grcenlessand Colville's do ..4 0 „ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..4 0 „ Best Port, Wine 4 0 „ Fine Old Sherry 4 0 Schnapps 2 6 ~ Rum 3 0 „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 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, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16,1577. BILLIA 11 D D OO M. s ».- u ,»-.v-'.>^"^'".-'-''- •■■'■ ;;S?»t«S»(%._, w _} w *^f_*li^'- '$ ___«■- '^wstiS^__Bi^ THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. ' RF. W E B S T E R, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. INoxt. tho Union Ranlc). SPECIAL "XT O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 22ND INST,, WIT„ AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing,-Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. « 1 100 9 000 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 I GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Antioorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. _B" Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85. and 97. Queen-street. 0. C A R r" • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, f ew aoQra helg ' w th { Union Bank,



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 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxes. ! 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES i NELSON HOPS, &C. T. H. HALL & CO. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslry-strekt. 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-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. _ '^ I _ii-^-y., J A^.-t__ir A UCKLANI> COLLEGE AN_f«GKAM- j __L MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of j New Zealand). i The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. __ __ t__ 1 C E. T. B. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all 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, Victqria-stre et. Auckland. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT Ob 1 SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock wo now have on view:— )_._._•_.s_._._._.( P3_-_-s_-. _-( \ Tarragon Vinegar r \ Essence of Rennet / ; Chili Vinegar } ' Jugged Hare } ) Red Cabbage \ ) Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding { \ Oriental Pickles ( \ German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly \m } ( Oxford Sausage ) { Apple Jelly \ v ) > Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant J-^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant Ig ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honey/ • / \ 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 will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. 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 deliveredin the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS. AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mTT _ m Corner of QUEEN and THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.-This nowfamed Baiting Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee 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. R~ F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, < And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to tho 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 weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. TH OS. J. H A~R~B~U~T~T. WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AN BRISTLE MERCHANT, „c„ Shortland-street, Auckland. SsL The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the beat price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair. Hog Bristles, &.c„ "VTE CLE C T E D ~Xn_)~__OTltljTE -LI CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWLNGTON has been requested to Canvass for Subscriptions in aid of tho above Institution, and as the Government w^' give a Pound Sterling for every Pour.-* **>■ scribed by the Public, it is hoped th*"* -" sub response will be made to. *v*u * -a generous current year terminate^ - ~,-^i 8 appeal. The the Committee re*»-,„ „??, tne 31st instant, and s ribera will k'hdiv P« c 7.request that Sub- M Ewin^nbfc to xmjT' -HAULTALN 1 WM, 0. KENSINGTON, f Hon- Sees.. jLV °BF E'T~ Mr- Andiew Craig'be^TtS rtfy thatWYll 2_ft WerS and thQ ft«£__ in thP^___?4 Col?tinue to carry on business



X O II N S O P P -E T *$ HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AG ENT- No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap on easy terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street. FOR SALE, remarkably chean, and tclms very easy, a really good Seven-roomed Home, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 10 foot frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store m Iligh strect, belonging to Low and Motion. ■ TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDonc ono 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 cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good i business could bo dono as Hotel and General I Store. I FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku j with creek frontage. •'•*",>•" FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah, back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop 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 SAJbE. at an exceedingly low price, 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, oil easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, gncd gardtn, and about 1 acres lanti, in the best part of Richmond. ! FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 j miles from AtK-kland. Terms eas3 r. \ F<). I lI\IMKDIATK SALE, ;.r very low prices, i several cJio't. c Allotmt-iits at JV:_o:«by. I iOR SALE, c-a very cuts;- terms, at Ponsonby, j a good 6-roomcd House, with every convenience, j and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. • FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TOT ASHTON & SON JUL© HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah. Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adioining Messrs Masefield and Co.'s Foundry. PONSONBY— Six-roomed House, with out-' buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. - Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to AYakcfield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small ; Homesteads of from one to live acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a aood seven-roomed House.Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. GRAFTON ROAD.—The residence of the late Capt. Beckham, with la,rge grounds. QUEEN-STREET.-Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to bo Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Oflices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildinga. AMES BUTC mE R; CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. Q N S A L W, — 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 with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection op Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga- Auckland— 9 a,m. !2 noon IP-m. 3 p.m. 2 P-m. a p. m , Sunday: 2 P-ni. 6 p.m, Special Coaches as per agreement. P U £ M A~~"~N 'S '■ PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street, * Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain Har ol Auc_.__LUCiPal buildillg3 <alao album size) Children's Portraits taken inatantaneruslv. HITCHEN'S CELEIHIATEDBLOO^D ' RESTORER. • A never-failing remedy For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, So_.ticaa_t Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dys en te?v and is a valuable remedy as a Family MediS. Nn P££ f r _ng and oteansii- the b cod iUedlcm6 No Bottles are Genu ne unless bearing «re Proprietor's Signatm-o. All orders must be forwarded to th.eAucklaa ~_ _Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST Wellesley-street ' vtj rt, 4.. . Auckland. !!____!!!__ cau h& seexi ofl &m™ GE O iTu~E A~lTE~irq soap _iffi,!W_fc*s HOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, _Cash Buyers of Tallow. : deTtTs Nt,^ *4g52r Teeth extr&«--' <t-U____V «*._ v*u^ [efl without pain by Dr , ulSvWa li Patent Oxide Gas. i j, Artiflolal Tnpit.h (-from Qua t,n ft Will) flat' J | mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE ® j J. BRAME, .Proprietor. n I Visitors from the country, and Boarders will ; find this establis'oment convenient for town I business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with . home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street. j corner of 'J, _rner-sti-eet. I -T CARSON, House a_oTXa_d~AKeat4 , el« Rent and Debt CoUector, *