The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Ho. 2,299.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



;js^^^ "O EGU LA R MONTHLY J£s£s£^T\> STEAM COMMUNICATION *«S3£___s' between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the Ifth August. She Avill leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. July 18. 1877. ■"TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— July 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawea .. Monday, 23rd—Wharf, 8 a.m. ; Anchorage, 2 p m 12 noon. Taranaki Monday, 30th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY. JN -VPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street WHARF. Taupo Wednesday, 25th, i p.m. — vVanaea.. Wed., Sth August Ip.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Quekn-street Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 12 noon. — ~~ HENDERSON & aiACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. AUCKLAND STEAM l!_W__W& E3_ PACKET COi, IP AN V FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th« aboA-eport on SATURDAY, 21st July, at 12-o'clock noon. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «_M&^QTEAM COMMUNICATION 311|§jgg1k3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^^^S^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquihar, Master, Avill leave as under :— * From Auckland— Wednesday, 6.30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. From Thames- Thursday. 12.30 p.m. Friday, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m, Weather and other cireumstanaes permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. «&teS_?*_ CJTEAM~TO THE WADE J||||gg;^_) AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as folloAvs :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Saturday, 11 a.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. «^k^^ CI TEAM TO AND FROM jSagSg-IO RIVERHEAD TWICE «33__S_S_a? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers Avill leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. TfHXR THE HOT SPRINGS, ISBESspgtJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs 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, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to «|2^^C<TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. „, For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. , t „xtt-_ a v /&T This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. j. CASEY & SON. ,SV_fe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, -JtATAPXT, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILXSI. The sb MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday amd Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville an the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. lT __, Passengers leave Auckland, per LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and <~_-go on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. rf^a- TJI OR HOKIANGA gP^f^s. J? DIRECT. M!___* '^g Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail as above on SATUR DAY next, the 21st inst. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. I M E TABLE. "*'lieave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freieht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. UENDRY & CO.. Agents. WAIUKU. "£^sit&& The sg> TAM o SHANTER will eaA'e for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku. Thursday, 12 noon Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 5.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and W hatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. __ , _, Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, Ss fad. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se, Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onehnnsra or Newmarket. «£&%^ QTEAi^CTjMMTjNICATION MM^i^ WITH THE THAMES AND *asSBS^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. „„ „ The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Wednesday, 5 p.m. Lalla Rookh— Thursday, 5 p.m. Enterprise—Friday. 6 p.m Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager.



*SfcSi_- TJN'OR RUSSELL, WANGA __||||g|g^i_ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVEB V MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permittintd Passengers booked and small parcels prepaif! at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE wiil leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, hi, j p.m. FOR r'OROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will lease eA-ery MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect Avith the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as folloAVS :— Wednesday, July 18 Monday, July 23 Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. __3^S^T"KTAIKATb'STEAM NAVI JMBg^ TV GATION & COAL MINING C33ESE^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLEi Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and' Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mef ccr. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. June 21.1877. ssag^^im OR W A I U X v. B^ The p.s. OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiukt — Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. j&^J?^ "OARQUE 'G. BROUGH- W^f^. JL> TON,' CAPTAIN EDKIN, #^|_S^^^.FROM LONDON. ICT_3___—_—l Consignees are requested _at once to pass entries, pay freight, and receive delivery orders for Goods, at our office, in terms of Bills of Lading. Cargo impeding vessel's discharge Avill be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. , ~, _ A Sight Entry to clear the A'essel avill be passed on FRIDAY, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. ISth June, 1877. ZZZZ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Jg||gg^_lr PACKETS TO NEW ZEA saia£__i_a___ Oavned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 84, Leadenhall-Btreet, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are cbpper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned axe empowered to grant passages from London to NeAV Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J _C?K»^_ riTHE NEW ZEALAND J*§sg3J^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bisbopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PS.REORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 WAITARA .. 833 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225 These magnificent cUppers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are pro Added 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- 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. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. [■ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whde thank ing tho public for their patronage durin- the. past 13 years, W. K. & Co. would best to inform them that they have now on hand a complete Btock of the very best dyeß, and that. Avith »heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out then work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silte and Union Velvet*, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, WeU-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. . T> U L M A N S B — T_>T4'o^,o^t^^- JL- :I:vl^l;Jtr^l^c^l'• -^ iows of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. HO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburg-street, Auckland. Flour Mills supplied Avith Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled.^ MASON BROTHERS beg to 'inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quabty and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, ba\nng undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Conuition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. -ftXEWMARKET NURSERY, J3I NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for c.<.le a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. . .. , ... , All the Plants are m perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire btock. Catalogues post free on appbcation to the Nursery, NeAvmarket. Auckland.



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tall . pi H A S. L A V E R, \J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybep Pass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. A~M E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and DeUvered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood lent or uncut), at reasonable rates. M_^~~S ,L V N D ' S __.V_JL Railway Refreshment House, (Second house beloAV the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. . Tea, Cotl'ee, Sec.jit the Shortest Notice. F. W E _T S T E R, )9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: .13 .'JUEKN-STRH.-T, AUCKLAND. <NV«rt tha Union ItanW TWtr~T. smrp~te t, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, LoAver Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHJ__IJPPS~AND sons, oil © colour, & glass merchants') Importers of Paperhanglngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils? Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s Se 97, QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and Land Agent 9 Rent and Debt Collector, STTOTTBURV'H RITTT.nTNTOS' QtTKWN-aTTHr.THT. A R NOCK BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFAOTURER S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow.' Highest Price given. FISHER AND CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of Ncav Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families Avaited on in town or suburbs. ~~ R It ANDER SO N, © Broker, Mixing. Estate and Com mission Agent. Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Bents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Office: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS \j (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MR. EAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets. PriAT Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to baA-e the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either A-erbal or written, Avith the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. AK6ANSI QRGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Nextlto Bank of New Zealand). Z. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c.. Sea. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit lequirementa 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, Wyndh am -street. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-btrekt. 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 fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. Tm C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877* IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. -mi- , . juctne and High-street r mi T_f^ 0# S:-PamnF c ' Auckland. " country orders nrnmr"",," -~~ r «~-. Goods rniypea to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c., &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. 11l li £ S H SHIPMENTS - • OP SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). TUT R. T. T R A F * O 3. D SURGEON ,*_"sP^ Wakefield- DENTIST, (sg§g& street. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artfflnia. Tooth (from On« tn a. HHill Sort. GIEORGE KITCHEN, r PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of 1 Water Metres.



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), ANT SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. BroAvn and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . . c, HOUSE, SHIP, W AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fee) « ■ -' % W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O q province. M ;H J.H. requests attention of Builders and *^ H others to nib New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. „• -_ & 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Tjl ROS T' & pi O. , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD Higu-street, Auckland. Casii Purchasers of HIDES. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments wilUmeet with prompt atten tion and immediate Gash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chair, and General Groceries, &c. S3' Country Orders promptly attended to. R^ I N G © COMMISSION AGENT, SHORTLAND-STItEMT. T>ONES ! BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by .. \ .T. fe J. SOPPICT. ■\y "pHILLIPPS Se gON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily ChapUn. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINCS of the LATEST DESIGNS. «&. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes. Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and eA-ery A-ariety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Ivlouldlngs, Fancy Frames, &0., &c., &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c., &c, Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Sibcate Paint, &o. Polished, Silvered, and.Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95&97, Queen-btreht T3APERHANGING. HENRY SHERLOCK, PArERHANGER, Painter, &c, HOBSON-STREET, one door north from Wellesley-street. /GALVANIZED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style "done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class.machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. 7 S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street, Auckland. "XTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM IS MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place Bishopsgate-strket, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten. Mod. London. November 16. 1876. ENGLISH, AMERICAN & GERMAN styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Cargo and McKaig'slQueen-street, Auckland. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N _.&._. J __A_. r_Hi__i', _re pre pEa-Eii to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. LAX SHIRTS, 14 to IS inch, Collars attached, at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen street, Auckland. TZ" A I P A R A RAILWAY. All Goods for the Kaipara District should be received at Riverhead by the RailAvay at least forty-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from HelensA'ille. If Consignees would kindly insist on this being done, much dis appointment would be saved them. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manger. AUCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY. g[On and after MONDAY, 9th July, the mini mum Aveight lor Goods will be tAvo instead of five-hundred-Aveight. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A. WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck < land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country \-isitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. TA"_ MEN'S TWEED GALATEA 6 \J £> SUITS, at 37s 6d, worth 5Ss. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING Til ART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



WEST END COLLEGE FOR LADIES, SPRING VILLA, PONSONBY. I Conducted by Mrs. Addey. School Duties will be resumed on TUESDAY, 17th July. Young Gentlemen under 10 years of age in a separate class-room. Tpl P S O M. MRS- LAMM'S Select Dancing Class (by request), will commence on Thursday, July 19. Tickets to be had at her residence on applica tion. , NE H UNGA YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL will re-open on MONDAY next, 9th July. Preparatory School for Young Boys. MRS. MORRISON. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL; (Affiliated to the Universitt of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New, Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. Next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, July 9th. A School of Art has been formed, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Watkins ; and a Special Drawing Clnss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held oh SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 14. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. TUT I R A N D A COAL. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Cool at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices ■:— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton „ lten „ 265. „ cwts. „ 30s. „ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. pEEY RIVER COAL. FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipi*i-g Agent, Onehunga. fi O A L. Now Discharging, ex Barque ' Non [PARIEL :' fiOO T°XS BEST ]^ EWCASTLE (^OAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. r\ N SALE, Per "Ceara," "Miss Kilmansegg" " Fairlie," " Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. li „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 14 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. "T^" OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, Builder, &c, Removed to Custom House-street, opposite Archard's Hotel ,Gf E O R G E JEL U L M E, SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER. TVTTTth-^" < —■-- — FORE-QUARTERS .. ..2d. per LEGS & LOINS DO 4d. MUTTON CHOPS .. .. 4d. „ BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOIN .. sd. to6D. RIBS BEEF .. .. 4d. to sd. BOILING BEEF.. 2b. 3d. and Id. BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) 4d. m- PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS ! =m. DEALER IN- GAME AND POULTRY. NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. . T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. B ROOK E S Has the Largest Stock of MEN'S, WOMENS, and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our own make. Men's Wafcertights, 12s. 6d., own own m«ke. Women's Calf Boots, 19s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROOKES, IBLUE BOOT, J§&t QUEEN-STREET. * Opposite s.li&Sf City Hall,



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— . F. Ring. Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up- Avards, at A"cry loav interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate- of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at loav 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. "1%/jTONEY TO LEND cni Freehold __.▼_!_ Security; interest loav.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. UCjKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the folloAving rates for every £100 borroAved:— Repayments extend- r_ 0 „ w .. v ! Total amount ingOA-er er vveeK-|. Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 1-13 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS receiA'ed at the rollowiug rates— 12 mouths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice „ -_. ; 5 JOHN BATGER. Secretary, O T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acre 3of Choice Land, AA'ithin three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station: 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is cOA'ered Avith timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c., the most con- A'enient. to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ___—-_ T>OOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the RetaU Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. OR SALE OR LEASE, all those ExtensiA-e Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a BreAvery and Distillery, haAdng all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TOHNO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, CTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs, All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "OROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a lai^je frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. R. C. gkeenswo- od- AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. s^" Office : Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid oar within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished 1-roomed Cottage (every con venience for a small family), commands a good vieAV of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. Price, £220. £40 or £50 cash, balance either on Mortgage, or through Building Society. For Sale, several first-class 4 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) Avithin ten minutes walk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have maemificent A'iews and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £400 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres; commands a magnifleient view (in fact, one of the best in the proA'inee). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a raißvay station ; would answer Avell if cut up into A-illa sites or building allotments, and Avill be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is rpr_lp_tf> nr>«« _.__^-, io aiinost new, SFcuated. in a rapidly rising district, and within six mdes of toAvn by a main road, Terms very easy, and price loav. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the proA'inee of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to tOAvn. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner Shortland and Queen-streets. R. C GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. (T R S A L I] f T tbe STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks:— Large Consignments of HardAvare at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25 6, 12U6, * 23/6, 9-16 and S 20/, 11-16 and | 19/, _ and 1177, U and 2 17/, per CAVt., Avith test certificate with each chain Boiler Rivets, i, f. A, |, 5-13. J, from^22/ $ cvvt. Horse Nails, from /9 to HI # lb. EAvbank's Nails, from /3i to ,'i $ lb. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, ;2\ $ lb. Galvanized Spikes, 3 to 6, from .3 13 Jb. Gah-anized Roofing Nails, 2 and 21, /4J $ lb. Galvanized Chains, 5-16 ,'-i J, | /4 V lb. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 $ lb. Composition Spikes,, 10 %' lb. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, ScreAV3 Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1/3 t1 lb. Iron Castings, from 14; $ cwt. C HAWKESWOOD.



XTERRS C H O T T avill giae his third GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL OPERATIC CONCERT, Assisted by the ORCHESTRA OF THE CHORAL SOCIETY, at the C HOR A L II A L L, On MONDAY, JULY 23. PR IN C ESS THEA TR E, WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Dramatic Companies, Lecturers, &c. It is situated in one of the most populoar parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete Avith every convenience. The Building Avill hold 750 persons. Theatrical Companies, &c. engaged by tiie Proprietors on favourable terms. Address BOYD & CO.. Wellington. "ALB- E~iT~T H^X^Lr" L, FA- DARBY-STREET. fli IBER NI A N J3 AN 1) BENEFIT. PROFESSOR HENNICKE avlll give one of his IT3, UNRIVALLED ENTERTAINMENTS *©» IN AID OF THE ABOA _ BAND, TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! WEDNESDAY, JULY IS. When he Avill introduce NEW ILLUSIONS. &c, GRAND AERIAL SUSPENSION, And the AA-onderful $3L ARABIAN BOX MYSTERY ! MUSIC, MAGIC, AND DANCING. SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY after Enter tainment, Avhen the splendid Hibernican Brass Band will provide the Dance Music.' Tickets—First-class (admittablo to dance), 3s; Second Cass, 2s, extra for dance. Is ; Third Class, Is, extra for dance, 2s. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. LECTURES: July 20—-' Reminiscences of Loudon "—-F. Lark ixs. July 27—"Luck"—J. C. Firth. August 21 —" Mahomedanism"—Rev. E. C. Stuart. August 31—'" Central Asia—Russia's Progress and England's Fears"—Colonel Haultain. September 21—" New Zealand—Past, Present, and Future"—Rea". T. Buddle. September 28—" Michael Angelo—his*' Life and Times"—Dr. Ellis. October 19—" John .Ashworth—his Life and Writings"—Rev. R. Taylor. October 26—"William of Orange, King of England"—F. G. Eavington Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. SINGING ON THE TONIC SOL-FA METHOD. Mr. CHARLES BLOMFIELD having re ceived from Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus and Instruction Books, will commence an HLEMENTARY STNGING CLASS, to be held in the Young Men's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING, fromhal__.ast 7. Terms: ss. per Quarter, including Music. The Course Avill commence on THURSDAY EA-ening, 19th July, 1877, Avith an Explanatory Lecture on "The Science of Music and the Structure of the Musical Scale, illustrated by several diagrams, and the _ Choir of the Sol-fa Union, to Avhich all are in\-ited. Admission, Free ; after which subscriptions Avill be taken, and members enrolled for the New Class. OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. The Society's EXHIBITION, to consist of Colonial Works of Art, will be held in Auck land in November next. An ART UNION will be held in connection with the Exhibition. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-street. XrEW"-^ eal an d insUr__nase JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fun^. £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. *_" Losses Promptly Paid. ttTCORGK P. PIERCE. Manager SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ■FIOOTE'S Ik/T IRAND A /~10 AL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The prices of the Miranda Coals from Mercer, 165., at Drury; at Papakura, 165.; at Papatoi toi, 15s. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The folloAving TESTIMONIALS respecting thto v_i___i<. a__cx_i for Doth STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giAdng general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quaUty, I shall use it constantly.—YoursLtruly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the NeAV Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I belie\-e the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I haA re the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, ani have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— _ours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May IS77.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Zuiranda Coals are A-ery good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkesavood. GoA-ernor BroAvrie Hotel, April 30,1577.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, Aye beg to inform you Aye are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are, Dear Sir, yours truly, Dunningiiam & King. JAMES FOOTE, GIIFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakavater Road. 7*_PX GARIBALDI JSUITS, at 9_P\J? lis, worth 30?, at SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-sTreet, i.AUCKLAND.