Vol. VIII.-Ko. 2,192.

ACKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



sgSM^. T^OK SYDNEY AND MEL 4g§|||gJL' BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. II E 11 O, Captain Logax, left Melbourne yesterday, and is duo here on tho 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., IG, Queen-street, Auckland. 10th March, 1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. FOR TARANAKT, NELSON", PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Taraxaki Thursday, 15th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m Taupo . Monday, 19th, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. We[.l'ngton Saturday, 2-lth, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Hawba .. ;Wednesday, 28th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Takanaki Monday, Apl 2, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TACEANSA, POVERTY BAY, NAI-»IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AmD DUNEDIN, from Queen-- street WIIARF.. WANAKA.. Wednesday, 11th, 2 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, .AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEX-STKEET AVIIARF. Rotortta.. Tuesday, 27th, i p.m. .. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, i Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. I «3ag&^!j10Il THE HOT SPRINGS, 1 MAH CJRANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ' Will sail as mider :— Auckland axd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs "every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahtjrangi. For Mahuransi 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 11am. From Matakana, &c, cyrtj Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. D or freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. fSte&w,QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Jgiygg; kJ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— I From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p . m . J. CASEY & SON. . ____^_ / QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA . .^yg^O WATERS. The a. s. ! MINNIE CASEY f Leaves HelenßvUle for Wairoa fivery Tuesday ] morning's tide, returning on Wednosdajr. ( For Port Albert, Otainatea, 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 CaW~ ■&Ar&£'Ob aaiuraay, ana lor Port i .cuuurt, &a, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. <€£fc!&^ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA 2f|l||g,-I^ 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. N o cargo received after 4 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 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. McGRICGOR. Manager. a i w c r a, Jgsg£^ W 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 Fake of 10s. for a Rkturn TICKKT, and the Manager of the ; Hotel has REDUCED THE Charge kor Board, ■■ including Baths, Towels, &c., to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. Tho Steamer will leave every Saturday at I p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. ™ate&^ "TSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI 211ei<£ W GATION & COAL MINING *^**&sr coMPAN V (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 TO. 1577. •sfikSSK IT* 0*1 LuNI)ON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper 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., Aaronta. feS*. npHE Brigantine FLIRT, ■■^Ir'Vsx A 100 tons register, John WrtTlm£g^> MgKenzis, Master, is a Regular JN^£j£fT '-Trader between AL OKLAND and "*"'"•""*" LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZin. Anoblanrl. ffohnmrv IK. IS7fi AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). RACES ! RACES ! RACES! ST. PATRIK'S DAY AT THE TAMAKI. ««3akji^_ Til° Feri'y Steamer -^&^i£&ei> J- AivAi U xN A Will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY, the 17th March, at 1J.15 a.m., conveying passengers tc the Taniald, returning after tho Races. Kcturn Tickets, Is, (id. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, March 9, 1877. HP I M E TABLE S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland ; Leave Wairoa: Wednesclay, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a,m, Friday, 3 p.m. • Friday, 8 p.m. Single Faros. 3s. Gd.: Return, 6a, Fi'tjie&t, iQa per ton. Mi Ageut,



COMMUNICATION •^sS^^^T WEEN" AUCKLAND ANI ■*—*-—-1 HE THAMES. The fast and commodious s,s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhak, Master, will leave as under :- From Auckland: Thursday, 12.30 p.m. From Thames: Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. , A-McGREGOR, Agent. ; IT' OK W A I U X U. l^f^r -rl^ e s-s< TAM o> SHANTER win leave tor Waniku as follows :— w F roni Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon -feor Manukau Heads and Whatiyu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agenta Lnion S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., win meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehumra or Newmarket. <§§fg^.~fi 1 0R WAIUKU The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Thursday, i p.m., return 11 a.m. Friday. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbii3 Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE "cKJS^ FpWE NEW ZEALAID: jffi^, J- SHIPPING COMPANY tti|fifl^ (LIMITED). I Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street wiain. THE COMPANY'S FLEET I consists of :— Tons. fona. : TheIIURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA .. S9B WAIM ATE.. 1157 OPA \V r A 1000 WAIMBA .. 871 O HARI 1051 WAI PA ... 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 i RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA..B33 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOW These magnificent clippers are of the highest class ut Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to j meet, the requirements of the trade between the ; United ICingdom and New Zealand. The saloons ■ and state cabins arc superbly fitted and arranged j and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who arc provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. Tiie Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance ; of cargo, can be mado at the. Head Office, | Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the i colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-03, Queen-street , jri^sk. mill'] NEW ZEALAND jOSSs^ A SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. |||||g||^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The.Superior.lron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 00A1, 710 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, j Commander, having a large part of her cargo ! ngaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to TIIE NEW ZEALAND .SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Accnts „. ... —jr a x jtiTUTC'S B A Y. o EXCURSION TO THE UPPER NORTHERN WAIROA. <*^s&S&' 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 TeKopuru, Aratapu, Manga wharc, 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, Hclcnsvillc; or, to J. CASEY & SON, Queen-street Wharf ~C**>, ~XFOIi~LEVUKA DIRECT i^v^^3^- The cliPPer schooner JESSIE HENDERSON, John Urquttart, Master, will sail as above on j or about TUESDAY, 20th March. i For freight or passage apply to ! NICCOL, IiENDRY & CO., | Custom-house-street. _ COHOMANDEL. KIN A ! J. Bewicke, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Wo'athnr and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. ~KJL TO THE WADE TJs^^|f^> The paddle steamer 3E^^se^^3 EFFORT leai-es as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Friday, i.30 p.m. Saturday, 8.15 a.m. j 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. i HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. .^b*^. QTEAM COMMUNICATION j jS3g£3?>k3 WITH THE THAMES AND j *iS^S3e? COROMANDEL. j FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and "LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. I j Time Table: From Auckland:— Wednesday, 11 p.m. Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 12 midnight j Saturday, 12 midnight ; Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. 1 All cavgo 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, i Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. i All claims for lo»;s or demage to be made within ! seven days, or they will not be recognised. I Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MATOHAN. Manager. "x Tl U S~S E L L' S <?J © FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ) Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. J_— 0 c L o U G H, MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, | Albert-street, Auckland. 1 Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestio and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, 'Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning $n& Boring, Screw e*d Wheel oHttißg t &q,, $9,



-w*. -s-^SENGERS' LINE OF J^i^T^ Jt^ackets to new zea j BslsSiSiiaS "NED BY MESSRS SHAW, i Savill & Co., jyadenhall-street, London. I The above I' °* Ships are REGULAR ' TRADERS to *ne principal ports of New Zealand Thei 6 clipper ships, classed Al at i Lloyds and C oi alldc"- "^ experienced masters. ! The Biil of Fa* s most substantial and of the I best quality, a tne accommodation roomy and ; convenient.' ' . . I The under 00** are empowered to grant I passages f roi'Ondon to New Zealand, payment lor which haecn guaranteed in the Colony. Return stf *° London also leave at almost regular inte^B- Full nartfars on application to P*IJD. NATHAN & CO., ) tVEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. JRUICKSHANK & C 0..) tu-e 1 GROCERY STORE. Cal Buyer and Cash Seller ! ALL *ANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY !! giALL Profits and Quick Returns i ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Ju? arrived from England, respectfully informs thf inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED ti NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which lie intends to conduct on the above principle. A. Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. AL FR E D f^i EE ' S CALVESFOOT JELLY! CA LVESFOOT JELLY! Wholesale aed Retail. M. SOME RVIL LE, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-slrcot, Auckland. /PUIEAP DRAP ER V STO RE, Vy SYMONDS-STKEKT. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but 1 have several lines bought much under value, which I ani offering at very low prices to give the public the benelit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner}, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Bays' Suits from 3s. (id. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. !M.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.*; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. JB RO W N & SON'S & MUSIC CATALOGUE Is NOW READY, and may be had on application ■at their Warehouse, Shortland-strcet. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music. &c. Just Opened. "O L. 11. M E E X, JLXjo LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Salo or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STRKET (Caiminjj'a Buildings). l^iLUUll -^iuun, 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. M" Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. OVAL 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 highest medical testimony has placed on record Ihe undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who sutler from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain afier 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 test its value. oolu by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. WT. ~B A L L, « CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 2H, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. Appointment <^f|f|&a|p^r> Marchioness Ladyship * Normanby. MRS. PA 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. P E C I A L 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 bookine at the office of * * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. | Aewnt. fnr Mr. W. K. Carter. 6" T I C E. I C. T. HARDING i Having Purchased the Joint Business of 1 Messrs. F. Arciiap.d & J. Brown, Coal and i Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs i to intimate th.-it he is preuared to execute all I orders for COAL, FIRKWOOD, &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 <lp»0 with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Srtfl<i D«not will rßoeivfl BromTit attention. OS T - OFFICE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-clas3 ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartment 3 for Families. Airy, pleasautly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. iphou sum r w i »,



yi ~ " " "" I CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Propriotw. 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 Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at bis Yards, Cug torn-house-street. ANTED, 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 Abernyto. 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. RAIN, 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. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive, prompt attention. j^T E W LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. It. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvotrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it arid judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent.: Mr G. W. Owoii. lWn.T)nfa,rvT.orv : Viirk-Pt.mot.. I'm-noll MONEY TO LEND, on M<utgagc, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con- [ nell, Vulcan Lane. | ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSI ILK V, Solicit or. High-street. " | ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— It. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY LENT on Building Society principles, or on any terms to »uit Borrowers. Loans negotiated— .Charles Wil liamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lann. nSriGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, _Li Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 3G years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, Fronch, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may bo 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^TE W COAL AN D Fill E WOOI > YARD. MESSRS MAYNAUD & WKEKS bejy to in timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that largo Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. Tho intention of the proprietors is to£sl Hie vcixJiiW fiVotlt. Firewyurt,i36 ihay reiy upon full measure, livery order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. MAYNART) & WEEKS. MEAT AT QUEEN-STREET PRICES. CHEAP MEAT, HOBSON-STREET! T. SHOVE, Butcher; HOBSON-STRKET. (Established 1857). To meet the depression of the times, I have 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. KsT Note the Prices and Address. PRICKS :— Fore Quarters, 2kl. per lb. Hind Quarters, 3id. per lb. Legs, dd. per lb. Boiling Beef, from 2d. to 4d. per lb. Roasting Beef, from Id. to 6d. per lb. Chops, id. per lb. Safusages, Id. FOR CASH. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits! from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. M EAT! Mbat , M BAT, 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 tho public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality, CHEAPER than can b« Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. j^lbert^W®*^*' Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above HoM are now completed, and is without exception tho LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. _. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by ah Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17. In addition to the Ordinary Time Table, ar EXTRA TRAIN will run between Aucklanc and Onehunga, as foilowß :— Down. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.ni Auckland, dep .. ~ 10.30 1.15 4.40 ll.li Newmarket 10.41 1,25 4.50 11.2. Ellerslie 10.51 1.38 5.13 11.31 Onehunga, arr 11.7 1.51 5.19 11.5 Up. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m Onehunga 11.20 3.30 6.0 7.0 Ellerslie 11.31 3.12 6.12 7.1: Newmarket,. ~ .. 11.43 3.55 6.26 7.2 Auckland, arr ~ .. J1.63 4.5 6.36 7J By order, A, V, MAODONALD, (^pejal Manage?,



KAURI! I[Z~ AUR I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. G/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet „ .. G/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from CO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. BURIRI POSTS~ON SALE. Th1} undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. K. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onchunga. AliK'W'OirTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. ~r\r ICC OL, HE N~D R Y~&~C 07, US AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. I Account Sales promptly rendered. RE D L I O N H O T E L, DRAKE-STREET, Fbekmans* Bay, W. N. CL A RK E, Proprietor. Tho public nun rely on 1 ho undernotcd Wines, Spirits, &c., being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case v (5 per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles ..4 6 ~ small „ ..3 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. ..10 „ Greenlessand Oolville's do .. 1 0 ~ Old Tom, best bronds .. ..10 Best Port Wino f 0 „ Fine Old Sherry I 0 „ Schnapps 2 (i „ Rum 3 0 „ English Bottled Ale .. ..13 TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopura 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 Oliicc, well adapted for tho Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. HARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10.1877. BILLIARD f~> O OM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUKKN-STRKET. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUKKN-STKKKT, AUCKLAND. (Nfixt. t.hft Union BankV SPECIAL ]W" O T I C E. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honkyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 22nd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lamhswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiiling, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Bilk Umbrellas, &c. MB LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO.* solicits a continuaice of the patronage of his friends to thtnew firm, and will guarantee every atihtioh shall be paid to their esteemed flours. I 1OO 9 000 UOLLS OF PAPERHAIGINGS. W. PHILLIPIs & SON, 95 & 97, QUEKISTREET, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NET PATTERNS OF I'APERHANUNGS, And to make room for Shijnents to arrive per Carnatio and Gleniora, offespeciul inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrir Gilt Mouldings, a large isortment. and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil afl watev ; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Su dries Engravings, Oleo&raphs.photogr.aphs, and Sorax Balance of .stock of Clrnno Litiiographs, below Publisher's pria eiivered Piate Giarts. froii3B x 72 Polished and Rough Platejlieet, Ornaments, t and Photographic Glai I GLASS SHADES, Paint, Oils, Colours, ! Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, (ride of Iron Anticorroaive and NclsonHematito Paint : and all kinds of Paintef and Decoratora' i Sundries j | Portland Ccaieafc. 1 t&T WHOLKBALB AND RSTAIi phriLlpps & aw, 95. and 97Queen-street. I ■ :sr H c i & c i Jlim HOUSH, LAND, & GENRAL AGENT RENT AND DEBT COLSCTOR7 | l®i QUEE^STREET, few dfa below the vfl^W 1 BftnK» J



AL O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESL'RY-STREKrr. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that ho has always on hand a Well-sclc Jtcd Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed.. Pricc3 moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _£3k_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year aro 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUIIAR MACRAE, ■ Head Master. T. B. II IL L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, EN VICTOKIA-STREET, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.JB. —Db. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, "Victoria-street, Auckland. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from MESSKS. CItOSSE and Black WELL (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF1 SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view :— / V V I V \ \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / : Chili Vinegar ; { Jugged Hare ; ) Red Cabbage ( ) Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Wulnnts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) Ucrrnan Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly w } ( Oxford Sausage / Apple Jelly " ) Mi are Soup ) Black Cnrrant >%> ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) lied Currant g ( )Ox Tail ( ,\C. &B. Honey/ ■ / \ Kipped Herrings / \ ,_ ,_<!;, ~ ~ j \. „ .ft,-^.-^. .. .( 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 Oiler them at reasonable prices. T E A S. 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, wo give un usual advantages. Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—G oods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mTTT? HP T>r\rr CORNTCR OF QUEEN AND TPIE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho 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. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings* Quekn-strekt. MR. 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 IH. 1877. JA N D J. S O P P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, . And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Eartb 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, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-streot. WARNOCKBRO THERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cos's Creek. OffioA t —Jnnrham-H<-.rofit. Annklnnrt. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. HE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. tt sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest • AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem. Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, RutUws* Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine wlil sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T--.non, or Cotton Thread. It is not nocesSou-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines WV claim to sell THE BKST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE m THE MARKET, without regard to Prick, and we feel coniident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair*trial, m competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished— Hemmer Erauir-i-.^huuie P.^bius, Oil Can, Oil, SoS , . PII ICE;- Com^jeto in box &1 10s yatli Cover, Lock and Key ... £s T U proof of their superiority over' all other Machines, we guaranty thSTfS five l. r>. natha!n & co., SOLE AGENTS. rSSi fPPoi nte, d i *¥ undersigned Bolt Kf £.sent for Auckland, where the Gonuint ?™^ UU t?, M.ach nes are procurable by time Freeot h" Illustmtion8 'Specimens,andTuitior j J. V. BREDA, Sbortland-street,



JOHN SOP PET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street, i FOE, POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, i really good an <i well finished .Five-roomc . House, with every convenience, arid fi'eeho.'ti corner allotment, 102 feet bj' 102 feet frtmtaea * -j vo 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, aoonc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part p£ which are under cultivation, the remainder in graas, together with good orchard, dwelling ; house, staples, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort ■ able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with C 6 x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. 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. onlyl miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at MahuranGri, 150 acre • ; j really good Land, part bush and part strc - fern, with frontage to the main river. •' V FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiu '; - with creek frontage. **•• FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 af?®M good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot J: three miles from thc'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a, comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, ver% ■■-. ••--.'• back and front, good well, and freehold gar 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop-and otii 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 SALE, 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, on easy termo, a comfortable tosr 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 priced, several choico Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-room.ed House, with every convenience, • and freehold allotment 15 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2i 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. 11l OK SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD" IP AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with li acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a G-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, largo allotment, good well, garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price, £210. Can be bought through the Building Society. FOR SALE, a 6-roomod House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about i an acre of orchard, garden, &c, let for £10 per annum. Price, £350. £70 cash will buy thisVcry valuable property. FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached), in a. good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per- f^r Ci2H^A^^y... in the Moun~ Afbert District, avtuoltesidence, containing 6 rooms anA_oxchaJyi- t _t!:aocL_ctu.Me, cowshed, &C_ large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c. s contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residnce, coi taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses ' two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c. 1a cr orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing © acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view and is passed daily by the. 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (1 mile frcm town), together with paddock, out-buildings every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. bOR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &0., &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free- TnJL oil*.,, c£ sehold), in various parts of the lown, Suburbs, and Province. S3" See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Xaaad. Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. AMES DUTCHES, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastlfi and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewoodtout or nhont). at reasonable rates. Q N S A L E~, — BY THE UNDEKSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA' BILLIARD TABLES, .' Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. H. Highness TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed! SLATES finished with the care. Pronounced g^jg^w Bo^g _ Also, on Hand, milliard., Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES n , leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon IP-m. 3 p.m. 2 P-m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 P.m. 6 p.m. X> U L. M AT^" =iW~7'~S JL PHOTOGRAPinc ROOMS Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, llotomahana Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain liar- SfAucklinl CiPal hmdin^ (also^bu^Sfe) Children'aPortraitataken instantenenwly. A NEVEE-FAILING REMEDY For all Sldn Diseases, Rheumatism in ali Its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, hkewise cures Chronic Dysentery, * Bf tles s ? asa. tog fte AU orders must Tje forwarded to the Aueklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST Wellesley-btreet m .• . Auckland. )i N.8..-lestunomalß caa do aeon on applica. HoAPAN^^§E? WORKB . Cash Buyers of Tallow ]^/[R. t.~ thafpTrd npEMPERANCE BOARl)iNuliT;^B' J. BRA ME, Pbopeibtob. '' fl iB!l°- rs ivon } th" ooornay, ana B«w«!er» will \ nnd this establishment couvsnient lot' town , business, and atthesame tlioS quiet and retired, ; and offering hrst-class accommodation, wit&i ' norue comforts.— A ddresa: Upper Queen-etreat, corner of Turner-street ■ _ ._■: HO S. J. /H A R B U T T. WHOLESALE " BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AN I BRISTLK MERCHANT, &C.* i ! SHORTLAND-STKEET, j Auckland. i The attention of Country Settlers is He quested to the fact that the beat price is siven,: . and prompt rcimttancesinade,fovcW^gutti&S