The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 2,%%2.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1877.

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,s3sas^ IT'OP. SYDNEY AND MEL igf|x&» Sj bou i; ne . The fast and favourite s.s, H E 11 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 Lading for signature by 10 o'clock a.m. on day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 17,1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Apkil 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, feom Manxjkatj. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Tabanaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LY"TTEi7- TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Whabf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ImAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. WANAKA.. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. riiaJS^-CJTEAM COMMUNICATION o between Auckland and "^^Ss'THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday, 5 pm. Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor. Agent. <^fe^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JS2O&3V IJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *asaa?KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Mat.-ikana, &c, 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 J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Jg>§s^^ k) once daily. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. <safe^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|||||>;Fl WATERS. - The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning oa 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. «Sjjste^ T7IOR RUSSELL, WANGA .JIIIII^JP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly adhered toj FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p. m. 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, May 7 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 „ June. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. IVTnOKWOOR. Manager. ■B^ffife^ \\T A 1 W E R .A» tV hot springs. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, lnclu.ling Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First ola«, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. *jQ^. "\KTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- S&g; VY GATION& COAL MINING "-*™»»- COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and , Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. J'ort.street. February 10.1877. J^V "171 OR HOKIANGA JSgg^Jj DIRECT. i&lfrfljsgf' The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, wOl sail on FRIDAY next, the 20th instant. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. -&3JK rfIHE Brigantine FLIRT, •OnE^fcv J- IW) tons register, John JfTrffl'sS^ McKenzik, Master, is a Regular iMggPz Trader between AT. CKLAND and r7~*T LYTTELTON. MOKRNZTK . T ;s,a, transit. Leave Auckland; Leave Wairoa! * way, n a.m, Saturday, 1 p.iu, Single Fares. 3s. Qd,; Return, on,



Sitllfe:"P ACIFIC MAIL STEAM "*^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. Tho 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 further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, . Agents, Auckland. ■' AUCKLAND STEAM JMjgSa&iap-J-*- PACKET COMPANY a*^iasgSß' (LIMITED). for tauranga"and gisborne. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY, the 2ith instant, at 4 p.m. FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave as above on MONDAY next, the 23rd instant, at 5 o'clock p.m. FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. jjlOli LONDON DIRECT. #7^^=^^ TO FOLLOW THE J|ggi|||||j GLENLORxV. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 66b' 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 CRUIOKSHANK & CO.. Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 3G, 1877. *^3t^ QTEAM TO THE WADE JggJlgD AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. From Auckland— From Pnhoi— Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. iiiiis^TF ° waiuku. ' ' OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onohunga— From Waiuku— Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiri's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. 11. ROE. TO COROMANDEL. *"^s^^es> The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— '■" > From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Queen-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. <sJ3&Se^.~£^ OR F I J T Tiie a.s. barquentine E M U Will sail for above in a few days. For freight or passage apply to . STONE BROS., Agents. W A I U X U* <v"iK^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 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 and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnara or Nflwmarkot. •S^B^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION JggiS^O WITH THE THAMES AND •^^^^OOROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Kookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All clainis for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. £-^=v =c^^lond~on~^irect; j||||l|^||^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage -flgg^ & CO., Agents. TTITCHEN'S CELEBRATED "BLOOD RESTORER." The Proprietor begs to apologise to the public ! for the disappointment caused through the ! supply of the above Medicine having this week been so very short of the demand. ! The advertisement inserted in Saturday's Star Supplement was followed by so unex i pected a rush for the medicine, that the Agent j was at once cleared out of stocks on hand. In | future the Proprietor will use every endeavour to produce a large enough supply, and is in creasing his facilities for preparing the Blood Restorer. Orders left with the Agent will be promptly attended to. Agent: W. DAWSON, UHJSMIST AND DRUGGIST* Wem.kswey-stkke't, Auckland.,



SPECIALITIES ! ! ! F. HE WIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Orosse 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 i on view :— I ) §_ ( ) __§ ( | \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / : Chili Vinegar : ; Jugged Hare } i I Red Cabbage \ ) Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding { \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( .( Orange Jelly "N m ) ( Oxford Sausage ) [ Apple Jelly s { Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant )-|? ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant I| ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. Honey,/ ™ | j Kipped Herrings j )_ Q / \ C? / * " *' "—* *iP*~*'** *** *^~*\ }' " "" *^*^«? '—^'-^'-^'—^y A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Lianded. 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 aro 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, rrxr-C T T>r»rp CORNF.R OF QUEEN AND THE ± POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. 7£TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJ{ VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTOHIA-STKEKT EAST. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all lands of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. U. FT B. WOODHAM, 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. -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. &0.. &o. ~T> L. H. M E "E X, JL\l» LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STIIEET (Canning's Buildings). T. B A~~T T, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUKEN-STKEKT, 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. ARN OC X BTT<7 T~H E E S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlnor—Innrhn.m-Bt.ro«t. AnnklnnA * STAR ,*V% TTOTEL, * Albert-stkeet, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BTTTEII BEER On Draught. PO 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. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patr"nag« durinc t.Tie Sa«t 13 years, W. Tn. & Co. would bee to inform ipm that thny have now on hand a complete ptock of th« very best dyes, and that, with 'heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladi«s of Auokland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing: Cleaned, Dyed, Well-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 pmmpt 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 Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. DO 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, &0., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. QYMONDS-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's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. J J. H xv A P E. Appointment <^^^^^^^^ Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STRSET. 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 CoutillSs, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet lasting and strong Kettering Jean: also, strong B«U. ElasHo. Inspection invited. mHO S. J. HA R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUfrACTUJIER/- Shortland-stkeet Auckland. Flour MUls suppled with" £rttS[ftfes for pressing FlouTi_orpliJoft6ekrefXllfed.' • '- T~AT E S T~AMETatCAN^yYPOQftA jLJ PHICAL NOVELTlES,Tfeci>ives'%y tha Mail Steamer.—"Eysmisq- Bf4« M -gXSASS



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JA~M ES BUTCHER, 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 ltnnut). at reasonable rates. r\ n ~s a l 17 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billlatip, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. _____ RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 4 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches aB per agreement. PU 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 instantaneously. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. ~\T R. T. T R A PFORD SURGEON dG<i_?v Wakefield- DENTIST, i^gglp street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Troth (from Onn to a Fnll Sot). JA M E S B LAKE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), i Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dcadcyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c X> It I C ~K 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 find it adv-untagcoußtou.se them rather than limber. Purchasers can cither be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALBEitT^fflSsESsSr Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above lIoM arc 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 Ba.dk, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V, to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. _ REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount I 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, 60086/8, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUEKN-STRTCTCT UOO CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16a. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge,,£ll 10s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. Q. N SALE, 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-STRBET. J~ OH N S O P P E T, HOUSE. LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Qtteen-btrest. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Rooking of Paaa«nKers. Qptnhor 3fl. Itw. . . SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the v\ aiKu.to can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by 'Karly T,rajn,tbenoe per Coach, by bookxasj at tfco office of JOHN SOPPST, _^A.Efmt for Mr. W. K. Oartftiv K~ AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otatnatoa-TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS, By order. A, V. MACBONALU,



1Q POCKETS NEW NELSON HOPS, Ex 'Hawea.' T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE, By the Under&xgtNed :— Ex 'Ephkmy,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' ' Kenilworth,' & ' 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) 4 cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Curle' and 'Kate Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR > 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. EX 'NAR DO O' @ DtJNEDIN, FKOM FOOCHOW : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. 11. HALL & CO. KAURI! 1Z AUR. I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS, LENGTHS: j 20 to 30 feet .. .. G/3 per 100 superficial feet, j 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. J 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. I i^rnrcTTL, hen dry & co* ±S 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. /IEORGE COO K'S 'BUS SE S. \IK From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, • AT ' 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 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. IO.JJO a .m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 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, 3, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, Wakefleld-atreet. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QtJKKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. CNfyjrt t,ho TTninn 'Rank*. (T C ~A R~ R, c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doora below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, 011 Mortgage, 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. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on fivst-class free hold security, at low rat? js of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jaokson and Russell, Solioitot-a. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AJfD GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL "VTOTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long oocupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' suk' Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, kATR Superintendent for COSGRAVE «t CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will j guarantee every attention shall be pai(J ' I to their esteemed. fftVQ"^



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, Cua torn-house-street. WANTED, 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 Biding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers aatl 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 Biding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very clieapr Also, three s eta second-hand Spring Cart Harneas, Brass a.u<i Silvfir Mounted, and Dray Harness. MFT^O LET, a Grocer's House and _!_ 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 EdenT a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre clioice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week. —Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ci o R■ ~ s a l- c, The Windmill and Allotment on which ii stands in Symonds-strect. It ia moat sub stantially built, and could be easily restored to its former use. H. PARTINGTON, Stitchbury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments <10 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to - JOHN SOPPET, No, 8, Queen-street. T7IOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and JC terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, ■10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, .Queen-street. I~7IOR 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. Tp O R ' S A L E. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries. Cow-shed, &c., and. also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dweliing-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and & 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 ). at. rising district on very easy terms. : For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. TESuR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, _fij Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Stupgo), in nrst-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots .to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Centaal Sale Rooms. Ijl-.GR SALE, a 3-hwae-power Engine and J Boiler.—Apply Star Office. TfJIOR SALE, an old established Coach .E. and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldficld, doing a "good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder &c, Grahamstown._ - FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel -Cochrane a nd. Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. 17V0R SALE, remarkably Cheap, and " terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold all otmt nt, 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Api'y JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. O" N MO.RTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. £P~i i\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot- H&'JLAJ'* ments, 89 x 150 £«et, for £10. Capital chance for working mes. —S. Vaile, Jjand Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post ox <tice. Tj SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling ij House in Wakefield-street. Terms as agreei L—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-at. £*^& *^* £\ —CAPITAL Five - roomed H& /yt \P\J» Verandah Cottage, with every pmi vpnipi **&> and two allotment of land, twenty mmutes n from the Market.-S. Vaile, Estate Age. n^_ ~&*£\ A a \ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed H&/Wz-fl-1> • House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well &c witn freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S Vaile' Hou s8 and- Estate Agent, Shortland street, next the Vost-office. "XT EWCAS •T L E £J 0A L' The barque ' St »»' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had eitlu ff Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of layi «g in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opr .ortunity of doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP- W. & G. WINS'fONE, Custom-house-etreet. AL O V E T T • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER*, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLtfY-BTftfiKT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform the"ai that he has always on hand a Well-seleoted 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. IVj" I R A N D A~~O1) A~L! J. FOO T E Begs to return his sincere thanks to those who have bo kindly given him a trial of h's Coals, for steam generating purposes or household use, r^xrt^ t0 j^SWI the P UbIiC lhat he has OPENED a YARD adioimng Mr. Gilfillan's, in Custom-house-street, near the Railway Station where he hopes to secure a share of public patronage. Prices at the Yard:—Large Coal, household use, 225; Steaming Coals, 20s. Numerous testimonials certify to the excellent auality of these CoiUs. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ii.' OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ** AJN-U ' OFKICK-03, QUKEIJ-STBEBT. LOANS granted upon approved securities o^ 1 P^o^rSi? ol>. Le?aoho!d Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable £100 ffiovrad'--* £oliowin 8 rates for every BiWTO^ toß4-P« m* TOM ™ ff t" |S:: :: :: 'I I' i| |f' 8 years .. , , 7 g [B % I w yewa .. .: :: is igj \ ,-.^ ... —^-.-^_L^, 1 i^??!? 1' 118! 11606^6^ aFttie~r^uwrtng^aleaZ*" 0 iJQHJN BATGEB,



JO H N S is T ATE AGENT, HOUSE No Lt S^^ ET ■OR POSITIVE S^E^eas^terrn^ a j. t good and wel* and freehold A e f-t *on1«e to cornfr'a « Brick Store in High one half fencec. d^ good orchard, of which are m* •■-sheds, barn, ana. a>*."^ vpd in grass, together t% T ' either dairy or ixuxed house, staoles. co>. . n traliy situated, bi.in£ fi£ Bury building, suitai. a i« roads, eJ e O pneral farming purposes, ct ■ as Hotel und general the jui-icuoii of two us. • „, , -p-vrm business could be dent cheap, a Good * .Mm S'"-™. ' \ and under cultiva ■• • S^cpj^F, SALE.. ~ - :* . V».v\ l crood oj. i? s „ 1 '■ < rcf' "..'■."*•" feK,.- . . . . acres of Good Land on the Waiau Bicok, ' "£■- -^ • with creek frontage. " ' . FOR RAT,IB, at, a very low price, VA good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot. *• three miles from the'laudin^-place. FOU SALE, a Bargain; on very easy terra. really good 7-roomed House, with every conve. >. ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk iron, the Union Bank. ■ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomea house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terma, a comfortable ion roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about £ 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 pneefl, 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. HE. M A R L E B, • (Formerly of Marlbk & Twkntyman|i House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET- Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100 ; 2i per cent, on the remainder; no extras. Tradesmens Books kept and balanced by the week or month., aa agreed upon. Highest references given. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Sunday, Bth April, Trains will stop at Rout's Corner, between Penrose and Onehnnga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. . No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal lugirage. By order. MACDONALD, General Manaeer. "TTICTORIA STONE Woj.ii.vo. Auckland, 17th February." 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND- Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting biisinesS amongst you, I haA'c much pleasure in bringing before your notice a low'ye'vy useful articles, which I can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in tne English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT— Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & CopiEgS Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL— . , Monuments, Tombs, « Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c, designs of which are always on view. ENCLOSURES— " , In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size.. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship* AddreSS" JOHNSTOWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prossera IV" ° T * c E* T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the. OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, J^ where he will be found at all hours day aIK night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B. —Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, - FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VIOTORIA-STBEBT. AUCKLAND. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January -25, Apr\l. 12, July Sj October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. . . JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., , . ,-,,-■- . :: Head. t Master» 1^- OTI C E OF REMOVAL* HERR SCHOTT will receive. bfe . Pupilß at '. "Jew Residence, Harbour View, Shortland* his j. street. ,_.. J .—_■-..-' ..'..■ ■„ — ~ Milliner, Dressmaker KS. BEA^. draper, Princes-streat, next and General j_~ qOttef» door to Collison, Confec^ -y^ -- >.■ - ■■ -^ JA N D J. SO 'MlLLti, . ' • Freeman's Bay Steam, . And No. 101, Lower Queen-street V» ' Auckland. rriENDERS are invited for thjrjremainder occupation of Mk. Samuel Coombes. The Lease has 9 years.or thereabouts to run, at a yearly rental of £500. ■ •■ • These Premises are fitted up in a very Bunerior manner. : One of the Largest Clothing Trades in the Colony, has beenl done on these premises. There is accommodation for 50 "Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen^ iauors foOp^annum Premißeßis at P^ent're-let for accepted! 8^ 0I &ny tender not necessarily AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). ' TO SHIP AND BOAT BUILDERS. Tenders will be received at the office of this Company until noon of MONDAY the m instant, for building a Barge, aa per roecificS SreSned maybS S6en ~ »3j^tiStS& acoeptel!^" o3* °r aßy t<?ndw not necessarily. By ordei? of th& Board, HENRY GILFItitAN1, Jw,, , A , „ ~,. ■ AqtingSdoretaryt 10, Insurance Buildin&s, Auckland, April li, 18??. ' m~o *^b v i"l d c iTX "rondels will be refteived until noou of the 30tH instant for th& election Of a Dwelllnß-hoUse «t i A«S>isstt s