The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII. "No. 2,221.

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

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



.-ivifc. U*OR SYDNEY AND MEL :||pE|||>; SJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, H E R O, Captain Logan, will leave as above on FRIDAY, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Shippers are requested to Pass Export En tries, complete Shipments, and present Bills of Lading1 for signature by 10 o'clock a.m. on day of sailing. AH Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 17,1877. fTin ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table —April 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, feoji Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Tabaxaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Tiupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. \Vell'»n-gtok Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. FOB NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL"- TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, frOxAi QCEEy-STEEET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 24th, . 4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queex - street Wharf. Waxaka .. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -srvfe,. DTEAM' COMMUNICATION lllC3g;ks BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "ssses^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Wednesday, 5 p m. Thursday, 5 p.m. From Thames— Thursday. 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent.' «a^*^ T^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, j2l|s>3r &} MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "Jssfflasa**'kAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MJLBANK, 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 atlO 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. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. ' >U{ Jfor freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. sgKfeft^ QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD k5 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— . From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. ' ■ J. CASEY & SON. «^r^^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~|||||g;lO WATERS. Thes.s.. - MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otauiacea, 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. «iri^a^ TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA .J||||>g,jD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The sis. 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 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 FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, iViay 7 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 ~ June. Monday, June i Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MrAi I i. TOOK.' Manager. J W E R A> T V 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 Hktuhn Ticket, and the Manager 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. Ihe Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m., and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mon darn. TJSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI JJIISg; YV GATION & COAL MINING (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 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. H'ort-atreet, February 10.1877. ,s£fr£v Xjl O R HO KIANGA ,|3g|P|^Jj DIRECT. The Schooner QUEEN, Captai n Jones, will sail on FRIDAY next, the •:oth instant. For freight or passage apply to NICUOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. &&. rfIHE Brigantine FLIRT, "OOk^x JL 100 tons register, John Jfs^P%3^ McKenzib, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL CKLAND and ' ' ""V LYTTELTON. «or freight or passage apply to D. li. MoKTCNJ&m —--_^ i M E T A B L -E, S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa; i&ursdey, 7 a.m. Thursday, noon Sxiday Ii a , m . Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares, 3s. W. ; .Return, 6a. FtQi^ht, l«J8 per tor,.



«£^|gg^X>AOIFIC MAIL STEAM "^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, W. Cargill, Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about SUNDAY, 22nd April, carrying Mails and Passengers. For furfrkcr particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, I Agents, Auckland. TCI OR LONDON DIRECT. f^^^^^> TO FOLLOW THE GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, ,6Gb' tons register, Captain Thomson". As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passenger?. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ' Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, April 16, 1877. .iX?. mHE NEW ZEALAND ; J^%f^ -*L SHIPPING COMPANY WWCM^ (LIMITED). Hkad Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. . Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 893 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMBA 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1101 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meat the requirements of the trade bctweun'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. \vbo are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary pcale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships arc commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class a;- 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 Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at th<?, Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCII-93, Q(THEN-STREET, ■rtfc^sk^ "OARQUE EMTLY CHAP- UP LIN, FROM LONDON. ~'^&*®s32!C3 Consignees are requested to K2*_»»22isK4iS3 pass Entries, and obtain Delivery Orders from tiie undersigned, for their Goods, without delay. All Cargo impeding the discharge of tlie vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at 10 o'clock a.m. on THURSDAY, the 19th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. _ Auckland, 17th April, 1877. «B£kßfew'-CiTEAM''TO THE WADE <t g|g|g;k3 and puhoi. Ihe p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade— Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Ray if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. O E W A I U X V. "^^^ The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Thursday, S a.m. Thursday, noon Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-raills-- Tuesday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. «£tefe^, QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. *i^SSSSsI2^ The new iron s.s. KINA W. Ada:.is, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday. 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Returx Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive;— Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s ; Dfck do., os. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street; Or. W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. «s|gg^Tpi O R . FIJI The a.s. barquentine EMU Will sail for above in a few days. For freight or passage o-PPgjto^ BROS>) Agents. sS^^TLjl OB- WAIUKU. "^zsS&r The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 8.30 a.m. Wednesday, 12.30 noon Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Oneniingft or Newmarket. .ei&fe^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION llllSgferio 'WITH THE THAMES AND «ffl,3atr»y coromandel. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. " Timetable: fi From Auckland:— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh— Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lailu, Kookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be along-side one hour before sail nfveather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. Ail claims for loss or demage to be made witnin seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. —^-. xpOR" LONDON "DIRECT. •^^^^^^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchetx, Commarder, paying the sreater part of her cargo engaged, will meet ?vWhoniok despatch. Has accommodation fora fclvstecragtt passengers only. Carnes an ex perienced surgeon.



1 SPECIALITIES ! CIPECIALITIES J I Jo >o I F. HEWIN & BROTHER i Have much pleasure in announcing that they hare just received from Messrs. Crosse and ! Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another i SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We I enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite ; an inspection of the Large Stock we now have j on view:— \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet ( ' Chili vinegar : ' Jugged Hare ; j ) lied Cabbage V ) Mince Meat v ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( A Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( T Orange Jelly \ \-> ) ( Oxford Sausage ) ( Apple Jelly 3 } > Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant >■ £ ( ) Mock Turtle . ( .) Red Currant I§ ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honeyy • / \ Kipped Herrings / \ _^ Q _ / \ <2» / i' *•** •'^'i?' ** •* *• *\ L^y~~.i " '*?' —** "—"—'' 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 delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, np _,„_, Cornwr of QUEEN and THE X POT, WELLKSLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. TSTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL -Ijs vanised iron works company (LIMITED). VICTOKIA-STRKICT EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. X ¥. X W~6 OD H AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. . N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. ~~H. S X I N N E R, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fr.c. feo. "O L. H. M 1 E X, JL\i» LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lcaso. Rents and Debts collected. SIIORTLANDSTRKET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 2li, 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. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Crook. Offlo« t—T)nrhn.m-Rt.rpot.. AnoklAiwJ » ST A R /, *% TTOTE L, * Albeht-stheet, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREIN FREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 0 INT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER.? .-/;.■ This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGIN3, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISG4.] mi-IE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AKD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellkslky-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors—Whi'e thank ing th<> public for *hei'- patr<nisg« durinc '**« pa«t 13 yoars, W. w. & Co. would bee <o inform thpm'hat thpy hay« now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, and that, with "heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca» turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Sil> and Union Velvet*, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feather*, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-propsed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City E ctablishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wa'ted upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyen. 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. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. (^YMONDS-STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men'a, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. .. . J. H ri A P E, Appointment '^yfpe&lpJjffi&Sp' Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTORIA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies ©f 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 Kelt Rlastio, Inspection invited. j mHO S. J. HARBUTT, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. L~TT rEST~AMERICAN "TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received by tlia Mail Steamer. — "ISvßMtss Star1 * Stjsam ■■ - Ml



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. lIADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JA M E S BUT C™H ER, 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. 7^ N^ S A L E7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany . CUSII. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, BiLLiATj.p, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. Vi noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl}'. E O R G~E AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLK WORKS. Cnsh Buvcrs of Tallow. TV/T R. T. T R A F F O R D SURGEON O^W^ Wakefield- DENTIST, {mgSZM street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tfwt.h (from Otip to a Knll Rptl. JA M E S B LAKE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Goue-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. BRICK S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will iind it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers c;m cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Liniu and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Aj.BKiiT^SKftSlSs' Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotfl 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. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, "^teen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "iyr USICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s-, will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 2.10 QUKTCN-STRKICT CASKS GEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £,1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street Kaßt,. Q N S A. L E, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (A nderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JOHN S O P P E T\ */ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUJISN-STBEET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Paresis Delivery, and tho Booking of Passengers, Ootohop an. isrfl. Q 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 Ksrty Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the ofiice of JOHN SOPPET, , „ „ No. 8, Queen-gtreot. Agent fflr Mr. V?. K. Carter. T7.AIPARA R~A ILW AY< To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the , Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-,FRIDAY3. By order. .---- ISA, V. MACDONALD, m



-J O POCKETS NEW NELSON HOPS, Ex 'Hawea.' T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE, By tiie Undersigned :— Ex 'Ephtcmy,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' 'Kenilwoeth,' & 'Emma': 65 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALITY FLOUR in sacks, 100's and 50's. 210 sacks BRAN 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) i cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Cukle' and 'Kate Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. Ex 'Nakdoo' @ Dfnedin, fkom Foociiow : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. KAURI! XT AUR I! JTk. JUNK TIMBER, ! IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet .. .. 6/G per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. IVFT CCO L, HE N Dlt V & C 0., J3I AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GE OR G E COO K'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Neavmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.(5 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 i>.ru. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. ECEORGE COOK, Wn.kp.field-Rt rp.et. RF. WEBSTER • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. 'Nfnrt thft TTnion BanlrV _ _ — — £- o HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. Tl/TONEY to LEND-in large or small J-tJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Nevv Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL VOTICE. 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 FBIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, "WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK j OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lamhawool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy : Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &o. ! _. i MR. LECK, XjAtb Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., I "solicits a continuance of the patronage = of his friends to the new firm, and will j guarantee every attention shall be paid I j™*^ t9their S9t3sme4fovsraJgi^.M^ sjajgs;



WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. W AN TED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; 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.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Rarnp.ss. Mr glO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. Tp O~ R^ S A" L" E7 j The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in Symonds-street. It is most sub- j stantially built, and could be easily restored to i its former use. H. PARTINGTON, Stitchbury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments 40 x 100 feet eaclC frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. O R" JS A L ET Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries. Cow-shod, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold cither as a wh<->le or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising districtjon very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. I7IUR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, . Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. 111 OR SALE, an old established Coach ' and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown. FORS ALE, Newton Ro t ad, a 6-roomed ■ Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-stivet by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ONEY TO LEND, in Targe or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. A* t &\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot- ments, 89 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. OR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakefield-street. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House .Agent, Shortland-st. A?^^>4\ —CAPITAL Five-roomed dfe1 &tJ> Vf • Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minntes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent, a, jgf6%~A£\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed d&^-iH/* House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. TWTEWCASTLE /^OAL The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in & Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street, AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-stretct. 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. WA. WATERMAN begs to inform c 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. Speoial^are has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, aad settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every oomiort. Meals at all hours* miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAJTD '.— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. itST Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooves and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. M! l RAN D A c °A L« I J. FOO T E Begs to return his sincere thanks to those who have so kindly given him a trial of his Coals, for steam generating purposes or household use. and begs? to inform the public that he has OPENED a YARD adioinlng Mr. &iSfr,ta Custom-house-street, near the Railway Station, where he hopes to secure a sharo of public patronage. Pr&s s £:* the. Yard :-Largo Coal, household use, 22b ; Steaming Coal a, 20a. Numerous testimonials certify to, the escelleni 2 qJ ttvesQ Qeftis,



JOHN SOPPE T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo 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, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling* house, staolcs, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming piirposes. centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm ef 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds & j., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main l-iyer. FOR SALE!, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a ! really good 7-roonied House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. i FOR IMMEDIATE SAL.E, at an exceedingly ' ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed hcuse, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fou roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low pricea, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE • AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insukance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KATPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads niado through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same. day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment, in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. 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 Wakefleld-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms inithis rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. "WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood 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. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa ;ions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roonied House to to 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 flight 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 Buildings. FOR SALE, BY R. C. GREENWOOD. HOTEL BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Corner of Queen and SHORT HAND-STREETS. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acres of good pasture land, doing a very good trade, near town, and in every way a good investment for an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, a Dairy Farm of 50 acres, for the most part volcanic soil of the very best quality, free irom stones, thoroughly fenced and divided into 8 or 10 paddocks, and mostly laid down in good grass. House contains nine rooms, with every «onvenience, good stabling and outbuildings, &c., &c. Price, £1000. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a compact little Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about 5 acres of good land, fenced and divided into three pad docks, good orchard, and garden, well watered by stream, good well. Cottage contains 5 rooms, and only 18 months old. Price, £230. Terms, very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of 4 rooms, nearly new, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Gundry-street, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. per week. Price, lowest, £185. Terms, £85 cash, balance at £9per cent. FOR SALE, near town, a Villa Residence, containing seven rooms, with every modern convenience; about 2 acres of rich volcanic soil, laidout as paddock, orchard, garden, shrubbery, Sec, very .handy to town, and suitable for a business man. Price, £500 (lowest). Terms, £100 cash, balance at £8 per cent. FOR SALE, a very desirable Property, about three miles from town, of about 18 acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks, 4 acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; welLaod substantially built House, containing about nine rooms, good stabling and outbuildings. This is a property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karansahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only just finished, and can be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cook street (quite new), very large allotment, good situation, and will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £220; terms easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street. Price, £90. FOR SALE, three Cottages in Duke-street, let to good tenants for 30s. per we^k. Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450.' -FOR SALE, a very superior Villa Residence, near town : also, several Cottages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, choice Farms, large and small * Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city and suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. S& See Advertisement Board, Market-house • or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland* streets, R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT. Market-house ; ■ And Corner of Shortland.and Queen-streetr Ociober 620 Dayß: January 25 ' A Pril 12 > *fofi» The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, l£ta Apriii JAS. ADATvIS, BxV,, _^ H^ad Master* T^OTICE OF REMQ~VAL~ HERE, SCHOTT"vriirreGGiva his Puwlla at his New Residence, H&rouux' View, SiioMlanti-1 * , , street. » T\/fRiriEASLi'Y, MillilifclvDrOiSSwllpr 1 JjuL and General Draper, Prinoeß'StJ-ect, ncxtf > door to Colliaon, Confectioner. 1 fj 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mitts, * t Aod No, ioi, e£^W wfe