The Evening Star.

Tor, VIII—So. 2,303.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JULY 23, 1877.

PRICE : O^ TE PENNY.



f> EGU LA R MONTHLY 'isSSP^"£\' STEAM COMMUNICATION *crKSaES*r" Between' AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 11 r.h August. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANIv & CO.. Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, July 18, 1377. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—July 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTT ELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. j Train. Hawea ..; Monday, 23rd—Wharf. 8 | a.m. ; Anchorage, 2 | I p.m. | 12 noon. Takanaici I Monday, 30th, 11 a.m.■ 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM Queen - street Wharf. Taupo ; Wednesday, 25th, Ip.m.; — vVanaka ..' Wed., Sth August -1 p.m. — | I FOR SYLpEY, from Queen-street Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 12 noon. — HUSTDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. —a^^ AUCKLAND STEAM Jggfeg>;.£\_ PACKET COMPANY -——sss' (LIMITED). FOR AWANUI AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TEUSDAY, the 21th July, at 4 p.m. No Carjjo received after 2 p.m. W". LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ,2a_&^jC<TEAM COMMUNICATION T_3_gfc>3O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'javycea»T?HE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Tuesday. 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday, 5 p m. Tuesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 8.15 a.m. Friday, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. _=gfejt|^T7l O R W A I U X U. ■- naswmmf q^^ e p S# OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 3 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Whatipu Saw-mills and Manukau Heads-- Tuesday, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Gd; 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. •i^^SsvTT1 ° R W A I U X U. °^^®*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for "Waiuku. as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Tuesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. Thursday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 7.45 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn q' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. 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, Onfihunss or Nflwmiifkflt «^k^^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE ;|||g3|>sO AND PUHOI. The p^, EFFORT leaves as follows :<— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: •f uesday, 24th, 2 p.m. Wednesday. 25th, 7 D.m. Saturday, 28, 3.30 p.m. Monday, 30th, 9 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday. 26th, 1 p.m. Friday, 27th, 8 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on 'ooard without a shipping note. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weatherand other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. £2 TEAM TO AND FROM I£os^»'£s RTVERHEAD TWICE -^ssz? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l3^o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s.Gemin*-3p.rn. S.s.«- & TTTOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _ll«l__a_t: iO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^Sw^A-ffAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. AJNNE 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-aay. Mahurangi. Far MahUFanoa every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Ma-eakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For MataJsana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board witn out a shipping note. For freight or passage ap^lyto sEY &_^ ON THEKAIPAEA. The s.s. XI N A Willieave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea-, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakone, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on ForVort Albert direct, every Thursday morn imr's tide, returning on Friday. Pissen"-ere for Otamatea leave Auckland, per MLV at 12*30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Al^- r ™ S^ nrv!cl'commences on MONDAY, 28th May. j. CASEY & SON. -=vS oTfEAM~ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. wnrt TC-ATPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, *Owhak2lß&. te kopuru• mitatai, aRATAFU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK GAVILLE. TheS'9" MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave HelensviUe every Tuesday and Thursday morningsJ^e..l^"^ Dargavillc on the return trips every Wednesday and Fridar morning's tide .tttV on Passengers leave Auckland, per LILX, on Mondays anfl Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., ana rargo on Mondays and^ndgys^ & gQN> Red Office, WharL_ Q[TEAM COMMUNICATI^ l£Sß__tio WITH THE THAMES AM> «"*v"""f**' COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWS, and discharging Passengers The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Lalla, Rookh— Thursday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Friday. 12 midnight;, - Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsMe for goods or parcels put on i toaS# ltlKDS, Manager.



«^gfc^ TL7<OR RUSSELL, WANGA- 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— 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 j Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Cd ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROVVBNA will leave as follows :— Monday, July 23 Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRKGOR. Manager. • JggSlgg; V f G.\ TION & COAL. MININ Q "^^^^company (limited), t imeTtable i 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 Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary- Fort-street. June 21.1877. T A B L E ""*"' S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Tuesday, 7 a.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 53. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. £>%>•. T7IOR HOKIANGA j|=ff|P^-^ DIRECT. ■*msS&Z^' The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail as above on MONDAY next, the 23rd inst. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. ,-i-L QJHIP YOSEMITE, FROM 3g||j£Ssg^ Consignees are requested to Rial g!!BraT*i-iIToJ p ass Entries, and obtain Delivery Orders, from the undersigned, for their Goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear th« ship will be passed at 3 o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 23rd June, 1877, MILL AND STEAMSHIP OWNERS, and Engineers, would do well to have their Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, and Domes covered with "Duley's Patent Excelsior Non conductor of Heat Composition." whereby a saving ol from 30 to 50 per cent, of fuel can be effected. Prepared only by E. Ha drill, Crown Hotel Yard, Grey-street, Auckland, and applied by competent workmen. Old and New Roofs covered with fire and waterproof material at two-thirds the cost of shingling. Terms and testimonials on application. TH OS. J. H A R BUT T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with 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 Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may do had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell, or to our Agent, R. Brewin,Seed Merchant, Queen street. FR I N G « COMMISSION AGENT, SHOBTLASD-3TBEHT. ONES ! BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-Btireet. by _ fe _ BQppRT Tj^ "pHILLIPPS & gO^ 'have now opened, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Lakge and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. US, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every -variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c., Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. 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, WOBKS n S. PARKER, ooxT And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, WeUesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting 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 hi 3 arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per, coach, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllesley-strket. ATTq—T,AWD- LAX SHfRTS, 14 to 18 inch, Collars attached, at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen street, Auckland. ___ .' IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers', and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leatner, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. —(Tbutchers, settlers, farm ers, and others. nn,« TTnflpi-^itrned are Cash Purchasers of tory rates. RELAND BEO S., , TANNERS AND^AJH- MANUF**™.



GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Xttil . Jni Ha 3! lave r, Vy BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybep Pass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. A~mTls~~S B~~U~T CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood *cut or uncut), at reaßonabln raton. MR S L V N D' S RAILWAY REFRESHMENT HOUSE, (Second house below 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, Coffee, Sec, at the Shortest Notice. X> F~ W E B S T~E R, jL\j® WHOLESALE AST) RSTAIX SADDLER AND HARNESS JIAKKKi |13 -JUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <N<vsct t.ViP Union Ri.nM J~"ATN~D J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, , Ano.kln.nrl. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. GlafaS cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUKKN-STRKET. CARSON, House and Land Agent c Rent and Debt Collector, STinwnrrßv'a Btttt.dtnrr* Quv.rx-str~wt. W ARNOCK BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Prioe given. I S H E R AND C O. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon reoeipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ~~R R A N D E R S O N", • Broker, Mining. Estate anb 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 Rents and Acceunte, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Ollice: No 1L Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. Firstolass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instaniiineoiisly. R G A N S ! f^ R G ANSI MASON AND HAMLIX. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, ' Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next,to Bank of New Zealand). 3E 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. fen. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit lequiremente Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office, Wyndham-Btreflt. AL O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLWY-STRERT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, bogs 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 moderat*. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. "pi C O N O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by wsing WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Ib. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877' aEORGE X I T C H E X, PLUMBER. GASSTTTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C Licensed Plumber to the City Corpohatkht. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repaire and adjustment 'of Water Metres. X> R A N~S TO N & FOKSTE R, JL> COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFTTTERS, BELLIIA^CEKS, &0., &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Has tho 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 Watertights, 12s. 6d., own own make. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BLUE BOOT, Jsk* QUEEN-STREET. Opposite c^P^ City Hall. 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 visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours.



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with flrst-clas3 animals by B. EDWARDS (Late 5 of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. • R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, • ', - C_i £ ------ r1 HOUSE, SHIP, °" AND . W 02 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. & « - s W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D q Province. M H J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to his New Glazing Tariff. w ,-. o J. HENDERSON. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. xji ros t 7T~oT~, IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Laxe and High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDE 3. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion and immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BUItY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &«. S3" Country Orders, prdmptly attended to. Tl/T IRA ND A COAL. MR. J. PEACH, of Remucra, having been appointed Sole Agknt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at tho following prices c— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 23a. per ton lton „ 28s. „ 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. /~1 KEY RIVE R COAL. FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. r\ o a l. Now Discharging, ex Barque ' Non j?ARIEL : ' f*OO TONS BEST TO'EWCASTLE pOAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-houso-street. TTITCHEN'S I3LOOD RESTORER. In consoquenee of the immense and steadily increasing demand for Hitchen's Blood Restorer, and through the closing of the Auckland Glass works, I am so far run out of supplies of Bottles as to be forced to use Porter Bottles. My inability to get the correct ones in the colony is my apology for temporarily using this other kind. H. A. HITCHENS, Proprietor. "TVT OTICE OF REMOVAL. iJ. HARVEY, Builder, &c^ Removed to Custom House-etreet, opposite Archard's Hotel lil B £ S H SHIPMENTS JL? op SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). ENGLISH, AMERICAN & GERMAN styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Cargo and McKaig's'^Queen-street, Auckland. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STRBET. SUTTON & LEATHER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for. country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. X OOK HERE ! X OOK HERE ! ! RICHARD GILES (Brother of the late GEORGE GILES), Is SELLING the PRIMKST MEAT at the fol ltfWlng Reduced Prices for CASH— '" Fore Quarters Mutton, 2d. per lb. Legs do., 3d. per lb. Loins do., 3d. per lb. Chops, 4d, per lb. . Boiling Beef, 2d. 3d. per Jb, Corn Beef, 3d. per lb. Roast Beef. 4d. and sd. per lb. Dairy-fed Pork, od. and 6d. per lb. Same Prices all day Saturday. $3, Note the Address— 44, \Vakefield-street. -VfEWMARKET BACON JURING J3I BESTALISHMENT. T. BARR, BUTCHER AND BACON CURER, Kyber Pass Road, Newmarket. T. BARR begs to inform Farmers, Settlers, and others that ho has every facility for SMOKING & CURING HAMS AND BACON. Families can have, cured in first-class style, any quantity of the same. N.B.—A very Moderate Price charged for Curing. . i^~ O T I C E. JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward and Co.), his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th July, 1677. , \TEWMAEKET NURSERY, _1 NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for bale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, ffRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A larjje sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest. —Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—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. _ ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO J\. 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 following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repaymentsextend- p_,, Wo «v Total amount ing over Pel Week' Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. I years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _ _ I 5 , JOHN BATGER, Kfwirotnry, f\ N SALE, Pee "Ceaea," "Miss Kilmansegg" " Fairlie," " Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 14 „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 oasee CANTERBURY CHEESE 14 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. "VT ICCOL, HENI) P. V & CO. HAVE FOR SALE: 300 sacks Superior Maize 1000 „ Oats (Feed and Seed) " 500 „ Potatoes (Auckland & Canterbury) 100 „ Barley 100 „ Fowl Wh3at 10 tons Flour 10 „ Oatmeal (Dunedin) 10 ~ Freeh Bran 300 Good Cheese, 6d to 7d Hams, Rolled Bacon, Sugar Tea, Minnie & Dey's Biscuits Salt (fine and course Butter, Onions, Sec.. &c., &c. Auckland, 19th July, 1877. XMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announoe that since his Bemoval into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his BS3- DINING ROOMS have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. Tho LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the beet ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowddng. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-etairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ahlutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the Gity which he has receive*! for a period of over eight years ia a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid An the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which, has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillerand the best English "makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, UEEN-STREET. T>APERHANGING. HENRY SHERLOCK, Paperhanger, Patnter, &c, HOBSON-STREET, one door north from Wellesley-street. ONDON AND PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, In thanking her Customers and the public gene rally for their kind patronge during the past, toegs respectfully to inform them that, at the re quest of many of her country customers, she has decided to add GENERAL DRAPERY to her Large and varied Stock of Millinery. We are Now Opening NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising all the Latest Novelties in DRESS GOODS. MANTLES, FUR & SEAL JACKETS COSTUMES, HATS, BONNETS, &C. A Large Assortment of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen. N.B.—First-class artistes are engaged in the Millinery Department, also in the Dress and Mantle-making, which is under the superin tendence of Miss Runcimax. S3, Wedding and.Mourning Orders punctually attended to. PU L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Viewa of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cares, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal uuildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM iI MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University" of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gtb February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, TTo.H.d 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 Cem-ersational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier 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. CHURCH O*>'ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand Uxiveksity). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. UCKLAND "IIODEL 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 Cl«ss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 14. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. O~ "T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. tTcFcTt 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 Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, __^ Auckland. FOR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having 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. AITKTCN, Land Agent. T6HNOO 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, C TTAGES, 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. *O ROOKS IDE, PARN/LL, FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large 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. p> 7^ riREE N2W ood, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. esr 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 over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished 4-roomed Cottage (every con venience for a small family), commands a good view 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) within 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 views 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 magniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or building allotments, and will 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 replete witfa every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. , For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. 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. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J\ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'rime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specio subject to Bpecial arrangements. tar Ijossbb Promptly Paid. OTT,ORGW P. PTTCRCTS. Manaorer OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. , ~ . . v, . « Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. ' . _ , Vessels, Freight, Gold, Gram, Gum, a_nd Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowksv Current Rates Head Office, Auckland^ BOARDMAN> Manager.



m II EAT R E ROYAL. MtDWINTEK DHAMATIC SEASON. TO-35XGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! &&" Grand Ke-openixg ! "©a "THE CHARMING POLLY!" "LUCKY AND UNLUCKY DAYS!' And "ALADDT3ST; or Th3-Wonderful Scamp!" Other Dramatic Novelties to follow. Prioos of Admission :—Dress Circle, 35.: Stalls, 2s. ; Pit, Is. Doors open Uj halt-past 7, com mence at S o'clock. ; Scenic Artist, Mr. N. 11. Thornton. Musical Director, Mr, D. Cope. XT E R R S C B O T T'S GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL OPERATIC CONCEETI *3" TO-NIGHT ! TO-NI&HT ! -®s C H O 11 A L H A L L, THIS MONDAY EVENING;-. Here SOHOTT's Solo Oboe and Cor. Anglaiso " Trovatore." Miss Leaf, ." Only for Thee." Mr. Harding, Kalfe's "Mulfteer.". Miss Lkaf (First Time in Auckland), Gun on el's '"Serenade," with Fiuie Obligato by Mr. Innps. Mr. Harding, "' Largo al Factotum." Miss Lea;.-, " Alas! those Chimes,? with orches tral accompaniment. Auckland LiEDERTAFEt, "The Young Musi cians," " The Hunter's Farewell," "Come Boys let us merry be.'' Miss GertrtjbkJame*. " Home, Sweet Homo.'' Miss Leap, Mb. Hahdiw, and Mr. Hakker, Trio from ■' Lucretia Borgia."' Orchestra of the Choral Society, "La Gazza Ladra," Massaniello, "Andante, Beeth oven," March, Yalse, ar.d Gallop.. Conductor Hkrr Schott.R.AM. Balcony, Is. ; Front Seats, 2s. Gd.; Reserved, 3s. Concert to commence at S o'clock precisely. Carriages, 10.30. PRINCESS THEA Tlt E.. WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Dramatic Companies, Lecturers, &c. It is situated in one of the most populoaiv parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold' 750 persons. Theatrical Companies &c, engaged by the Proprietors on favourable terms. Address BO YD & CO., Wellington. SERR SCHOTT has the honor to announce that a SERIES OF SIX FASHIONABLE & SELECT SUBSCRIPTION MATINEES will take place AT HIS ROOMS, 30, SHORTLAND-STREET,. ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, Commencing at 2.30, and Ending at 1,30 o'clock.. Patrons : His Honor Judge Fenton, Hi 3 Honor Judge- Gillies, the Rev. Mr. Bruce, David Hean, Esq., A. Clark, Esq., and the gentry of Auckland and vicinity. Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of becoming Subscribers are requested to forward their' names and address to Herr Schott, on or before Saturday, 21st instant, after which date the subscription list wiil be Closed. Subscription Tickets will be issued after the 35th. Tickets are transferable amongst members of> Families. Single Tickets, for the series of six, one guinea ; Family Tickets, do., do., do., three guineas. ST. MATTHEW'S SOCIAL. GATHERING, THURSDAY, 27th JULY. Tickets may be obtained from the Church wardens or Vestrymen, or at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. Mr. Stretton's. or Miss Griffiths, Welles ley-street. Tickets obtained befcre the day, Is.; at the Doors, Is. 6d. &nT. JAMES' YOUNGMEN'S MUTUAL. 3 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. Owing to St. James' Session House being otherwise engaged on Monday, the 23rd instant,. the usual Weekly Meeting of the Association will be held on FRIDAY, the 29th July, at 7.30 o'clock, when members are requested to be in attendance. THOS. H. HANNA, Hon, Secretary. X O. R. 3 S. U.— E DEN TENT. ATE MPERANCE MEETING, in connection. with the above Tent, will be held in the Public Hall, Newmarket, on MONDAY, 23rd July. Mr. J. Braiie is expected to take the chair. To commence at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Admission :—FREE. AH are invited. I. a G- T SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21. THE ANNIVERSARY of the above Lodge, will be celebrated by a gr TEA MEETING AND CONCERT^. On TUESDAY" EVENING next, in the Lodge-room, Edv/ardes-street. Tea on the Tables at half-past 6. Tickets:—One Shilling and Sixpence each.. Admission after Tea, One Shilling. OCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND; The Society's EXHIBITION, to consist of Colonial Works of Art, will be held in Auck land in November nest. An ART UNION will be held in connection with the Exhibition. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-street.. OOTE'S -^/TIRANDA /"IOAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— b. 6. s. d. Drury .. .. lii 0 Papakura .. 16. 0 Papato:toi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 11 0 Onelnmga .. 14 0 Nevvmarket.. 11 0 ■jL'he purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will shx>w :— 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 quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours^truly, T.. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. t 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 New 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 believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have 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, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coala are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30, 1577.-Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in-, quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal: it is good, and gives us. satisfaction.—Wo are. Dear Sir, yours truly, Duxningham & King. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAX'S YARDS, Breakwater Road,