The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—No;-3,206.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1877.

PRICE : OFE PENNY.



T> EGU LA R MONTHLY lisiSS^ l\j STEAM COMMUNICATION between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may bo expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., AgentSi 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd Maroh, 1877. rTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v os 1 new zealand (limited). Time Table— April 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. "rrafn.* Taranaki Monday, 2nd, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Friday, 6th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. \Vkll'ngton Thursday, 12th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawka .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 0.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, i p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAYT JNAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen-street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wed , Apnl 4th, 4 p.m. — ' FOR SYDNEY, from Manukau. 1 j 5.20 p.m. Rotoeua.. Tuesday, 10th, 6 a.m. previous day. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. . Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «S&te^ TJWR THE HOT SPRINGS, ■IPlffi^ 1? MAHURANGI. MATAKANA, <ffi™ayKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. , The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. <s£&***. CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD ,|||||S>; >O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverheaci— From Auckland-** 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «^kfe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA l|||g|g;k> WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, 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. ,«|&te^r|n I M E TABLE. g^ TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. ,=£kfe^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION ■|lig3£>]O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ■s^^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fabquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Monday, 6.30 p.m.; Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. From Thames- Monday, 6 30 a.m. Tuesday. 10 a.m. Wednesday, ln a "i. 55§1, Return Tickets will be issued during the Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, 28th March, till Thursday, sth April. Saloon, 10s.: Steerage, 63. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGDR, Agent. «SSs^^ TJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA 3|||||§gjJj 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 & p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 8.8. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.B. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Saturday,. March 31 At 2 p.m. A. McGRTCGOR. Manatrer. •wakS^ ~\\T A I W E R A, VV HOT SPUINGS. 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, Including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, 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. •iS&te^TJSrAIKATO STEAM NAVL Jligiig; T? GATION & COAL MINING " ""■"■"' COMPANY (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. Fort-street. February 10.1877. ys^a&ll^QTEAM TO THE WADE. f r ™"f™'™ ' The paddle steamer ■■ - EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wane- Tuesday, 63p.m. Wednesday, 10.45 a.m. Single Fares, ss. j Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo wiU be received at the office, of. Messrs. (Aolraea Bros, Weather aii.4, ether circumstances pennUtma,, • XLWMIM BJciyS1 & CO., * m ■■■■■



' j ;3KA L EXCURSION TO ; 11^^ and *^ EASTER HOLIDAYS. The new iron screw steamer X I N A J. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, 9.30 a.m. Monday, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Return Tickets, available for one week, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to K. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. ,3\l TmXCURSION TO wfigfgSlSv SH WAIWERA (HOT jffl|§||^ SPRINGS) ON EASTER MON- The p.s. ) ANNE MILBANK Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. on Easter Mon day, returning from the Hot Springs at i p.m. Return Tickets, 7s. 6d. J. CASEY & SON. i##§>l^Oß RUSSELL AND NOR «sJiiiig§3'JD THEUN PORTS. AND PARENGARENGA. In consequence of Monday being a holiday, the s.s. IONA will receive Cargo all day on Saturday, and will sail for the above ports on MONDAY, at 2 p.m. j a. McGregor, Manager. «a^fe. QTEAM COMMUNICATION Jl|||§g;k3 WITH THE THAMES AND "3SsSSSSB^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Saturday, 12 midnight Tuesday, 12 midnight Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, U p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight FOR COROMANDEL.—P.s. 'ENTERPRISE.' From Auckland— From Coromandel— Sunday, 3 p.m. Tuesday morning Return Tickets, 10s. No Boat from Auckland on Monday night. Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, available from 29th March to 7th April, by either Boat. SALOON 7s. fid. STEERAGE ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Managor. *K_^_^ CJTEAM TO THE WAI- J|||||g;)O WERA, HOT SPRINGS. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK and s.s. LILY Will leave as under: Leave Auckland— Monday, April 2, Anne Milbank, at 10 a.m. From Hot Springs— Monday, April 2, Anno Milbank, at C a.m. Monday, April 2, Lily, at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, Anno Milbank, at 4 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «£»*&>£*_ A UCKLAND AND NORTH J#y§s___; ir5L ST-IORE STEAM FERRY CO "°^afiBSW^(LIMITED». The p.s. TAKAPUNA & TAIN UI "Will run every half hour during the day to the North Shore; and the p.s. DEVONPORT every hour to Stokes' Point. H. W. HEATH. Nottc.—On and after Tuesday, 3rd April, the 6 p.m. from and 6.30 to North Shore will be dis continued. «&fe_*=^ AUCKLAND STEAM J*&&&&-£*- PACKET COMPANY ssassas"B' (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leaA refor the above ports on TUESDAY next, 3rd April, at 4 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «^?®^TFOR GISBORNE AND ,J||||||;Jlj napier. Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Frasek, will leave Auckland as above on TUESDAY next, the 3rd April. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 31. 1877. gal*. rriHE Brigautine FLIRT, •rtT^iQfV. -*- t°ns register, John iKS^ckJtfe, McKenzik, Master, ia a Regular J^sSsEl Trader between AL OKLAND and ■ffisrara&w LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKBNZIB. AnnVland. Febrtißry 18. 1876. «^=v Tfl OR LONDON DIRECT. *^^^^^^>. 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 apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. Q N SALE By the Undersigneb :— 10 oases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 » » „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 ~ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities}, In half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FSLTS OTAGO SLATES j NELSON HOPS, &a i



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— )_-^-~-_-s_-«—_-_-( )s.-_-__,<g^_,N__( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ PJssence of Rennet / ; Chili v inegar ) J. Jugged Hare ; ) Red Cabbage v / Mince Meat v ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles i \ (ierman Sausago / ( Orange Jelly "\ m ) ( Oxford Sausage / { Apple Jelly p \ { Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant >£ { ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Cm-rant § ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honey,/ • / \ Kipped Herrings t x^^^^^^^^g^^^^^^^^/- \_,,_,__<B,_,._^, ,_.,/ 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 wo beg to assure them that we will continue to do 80, 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, wo give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crashed 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, R HEWIN & BROTHER. FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m -~,_, CORNTCR OF QUEEN AND THE 1 POl, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. HEAP DRAPE R V STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Beys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s.' 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE. NEWCASTLE COAL. The Barque 'Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 4:50 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Ciikap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. ~~By The Appointment <y^ZsoJss£kP Marchioness Ladyship iO w*»^ Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND i HIDING- BELT MAKEit. j . VICTOBIA-STEEETi Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she hasi just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stook of Stay Materials 1 from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattccns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. TfcXEW~~ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Aj% vanised iron works company (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. I ——— N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. ii N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Ofßce Fittings, &c. Sen. HAND P. G I BBTnI c GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY-STREET. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. WT. BALL, 9 CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, 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. ARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offl<w»'—T)tirham-pM-o«f.. Ati*»Whji<^ g T A R ,%*\ JJOTEL, # Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHRENFRIENDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. POINT RUSSELL HOT EL~ 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. 1 J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. | [ESTABLISHED A.IX 18G4.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksltiy-strekt East.— W. p]DGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank- Infz tli« publin for their patrnnagn during t.v>e past 13 years, W. W. & Co. would bear to inform Chpm that they hay« now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, and that, with 'hfir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca« turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit thft Ladips of Auckland to send their Silt and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to bo Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothiner Cleaned, Dyed, Well-prised, and noatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Eotablishmfnt, Wellesley-street East, will inset with p^mpt attention.. Ladies and Gtentleaaari I willed npoa by leaving their addrf as, personally c p>< by post, at tho Ofhcs, Wollesiey-htrae.t East. | Hats, Featlm-g, Sheepskina Qured, Pteftngd, or



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. Er HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. J"a"m E°T'™™B~"u"T~^'ir¥lC 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 nnnut), n-t reasonable ra.tes. jj g A L Ej — BY THE UNDEKSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abhott & 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, Billiaw, Pool, and Pykamid 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: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coachos as per agreement. U L M~~X N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Sb ortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Ohilrlron'ei PortraitH taken toatantaneraaly. H" ITCHEN vS~CEI7[ffiKATED~BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILIKG REMEDY For all Skin Diseased Rheumatism in all its forms, such t'.s Gout, Neuralgia, Sciaiica, and Lumbago, likewise enres Clironio Dysentery, and is a valuable remody as a Family Medicine for purifying and cloansing the blood. No Bottles aro Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, WBLLKSLIO if-STRE XT, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can he seen on applica li EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 1%/r R. T. TRAFFORD SURGKON 3^ WakkfjkIiD DENTIST, BTRKKT. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent; Oxide Gas. Artificial Towt.h (from One to a Fnll S«M. f A M E S B LAX Ey7 *Jt CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Nkak Gore-strket Jetty. Manufacturer of RJiips' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadcycs, Bullsej'es, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HAIIKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape etr- cts a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price ol: Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. TW~ E W GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! all transactions for cash only 1! Small Profits and Quick Returns 1 ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. ■TVT ED IC A L HALL, NEWTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years' with Messrs. Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), begs to in form the inhabitants of Newton and surround ing districts that he has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop latoly occupied by Mr. R. It. Hooper, oi! Karangahape Koad. Having opened the Shop with an Entirely New stock: of Drugs and Ciiemicals, hopes by strict attention t.o business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. mOURISTS TO. THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Holies, at D. H. M. Bill's Tattranga Livery and Bait Stables, ■Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at ail times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. Gd. per week. POST.OPPI'CE HOTEL Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ao connnodation at tho above Hotel. Suites of Apartinentß for Families. Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~S URW IN, Proprteto h. iyr v s i c_a l 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 bo oilered at considerably Reduced Price 3 for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply oi Chappeil'e, Booaey's, and oUior Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin feu-ings, &c, &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, UH QTTWRN-aTRKIBT CASKS CEMENT (KBS)lu 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stoiurbridge, SH iQa. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 \ 1&0OO Slates (Countess). i JKEANE & JENKIHSO2?, f V feterift-ata-t^t BaaS, i



KAUKI! TZ-AURI! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. G/6 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 GO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. XkTaTTk- worth temperance YY HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and oilers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. "\ficcol, h¥n~dr"y~&~c 6~, JJi 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. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to ctCect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16,1877. BILLIARD DOOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET- I> F. WEBSTER, k>» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, QUKEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. <N«Td; the Union Bank*. SPECIAL liT O T I C E. 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 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 Merinoos, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of hia friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. X 0 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95&97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS OB1 PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive por Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stook of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement, tar Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 05. and 97. Queen-street. c. c I i r, 9 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. "TVTEW ZEALAND~LOAN AND MER- Jjfj CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY i (LIMITED). I The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Shave, on the Third Issue of tha Company, will be payable at the Company's Office on TUESDAY, 3rd , April, 1877. I By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. i Auckland, l3t March, 1877. I inFj! R R ¥c HOTTTITZirTI', ■ _&._s_ Heceivc.fi Pupils [or Piano, Sineina' Theory, and Composition, at his Residence opposite &, Mauhew'a Church. T.i{rma on



113 L. H. M E E X, ' JUU9 LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). Albert Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel 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 Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all Jdnds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hsiise Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-hourje-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Lest Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £3 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £8 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.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Sp»ing Cart PJ.arness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harnp.Sß. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Cort 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 first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums a,t a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. rrillY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND _!_ HOTEL. All the Delico.ciea of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. BONES ! BONES~! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Hone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & .T. SOPPET. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with tlie 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 loft with Mr. D. H. McKenzic, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. JW. MACDONALD, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Ivloney to Lend. P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Atfent for Mr. W. TC. Carter. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shoetland-stkbet Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing _ Flour, or old ones refilled. I y^ A NEW MAP of the CITY AND SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton, Mount Roskill, Arch Hill, Eden Terrace. Karangahape, Grafton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew ing the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Chains to an Inch.—At all the Booksellers.— Price, 53. OVAL LETTERS PATENT. ______ The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "'Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pain after meals, gout, gravel, &o. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds, because requiring less butter and fewer eggs, the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to test its value. «iola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agenta MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN Auckland. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM-: _r__ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversity of Nevv Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head: Master. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY^ GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1877. Trains between Auckland and Mercer as usual. Trains between Auckland and Onehunga, as on Sundays, with addition of Train to Onehunga and Penrose at 7.19 a.m.; Onehunga to Auck land, 8.25 a,m.; Auckland to Onehunga, 6.15 p.m. Afternoon passengers for main line leave Onehunga at 3.30 p.m, No Goods. < By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1877. The ordinary Time-table will be in force, with m^^l^SJt^^^^ and Auckland to Ellmslie. 2.34 pan, kk™ m yckland- ;''°> a-13. W*» HO, an* . , , , , FARES! ■Auckland. Newmarket, O»rimr>L"i tn ViWcHn return, one shilling, irrcnpccthe oVclass Uo> By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General jVlanages\ J£ A I P A k_£^aTT^VvTy! Otamutea—TUESDAYS, „ Waftoa-FRIbAYS, % ojde.r, A, V. MACDONALP,



JOHN S O F P E 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 LPJT, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really Rood 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, stables, cow-sheas, barn, and all neces sary building-, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel a.nd General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds ftc, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahtir.ingi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush and part strong , fern, with frontage to the main river. ' FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 ; acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ | with creek frontage. ; FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea i good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, . three miles from the'landing-place. I ■ FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very j comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah I back and front, good well, and freehold garden, ■ 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other i out-buildings. t FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a • really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ! ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from ! the Union Bank. | FOR IMMEDIATE HALiJffi, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good ■ land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roonied, j house, stables, &c, only four miles from I lanul j ton, with frontage to the main road. ! FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable toxa j roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about & acrea I 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. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build, ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 0 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with i£ acres of land, fenced and laid down in gra3S, good cow house, stable, &a, orchard, garden, &c., plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good welL garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gnndry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price, £210. Can be bought through the Building Society. ;s«»»r...;::^gK!Bgst>: W^°4§ FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnefi every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about A an acre of orchard, garden. &c, let for £40 per annum. Price, £350. £70 cash will buy this'very valuable property. _. FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £150. FOR SALE, i miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c. large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c., contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, Sec, 1 acre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent.-view, and is passed daily by the 'Buss. Price. £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (1 mile from town), together -with paddock, out-buildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. i'OR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot teges, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. M" See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. Public Works Office, Auckland, 19th March, 1877. gAWAKAWA RAILWAY. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 2 CONTRACT, /•fe&m A%v U + ue ES6^,*!this office tffl noon of MONDAY the 9th April, for the Construction of Goods Shed and Loading Platform, Kawa kawa Railway, Bay of Islands. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be ■ seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Kawakawa. ac^e e tcd WeSt °r aDy tender not necessarily (Signed) JAMES STEWART, „__ District Engineer. T ° BU * £"P~E"B I o , Te. nde.rs are invited up to noon on MONDAY 3rd April, for the erection of three-storey addi tions to the Star Hotel, Albert-street T. B. CAMERON. Architect, Qneen and Shortland-streetg I^AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES' ofNT° D tiC| i? he?eb J «ivfn, that the several parcela p"114, hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer £&J? 7&\& aa veat in the meantfme be Isabella Gowan Wilson.-—Lotq r inr» «„« n? Hl? ISJ. OPHi? B Ross Leighton\—Allotment 149, Section 2, of the Town of TauranTa Tn occupation of applicant. 1049. iauran 8a- -In John Abraham Tintste.—Allotment <v ;,-* +*« Parish of Tamahere, Banks oK^StataiS T?nni Creih" In oCCUPati°u of Herman WiilTam George Thompson Chapman.—Part of A lint ments 9 and 10, Section 8, City of Auckland In applicant's occupation. Also?part of Allotment i, Section 16, City of Auckland. InapSnt's Occupation. 1056—1057. -"lappucants Diagrams may be inspected at this office. . Dated this twenty-fourth day of March l<r?7 of the Land Registry Office, Auckland? ' W?> at THEO. KISSLING, -— District LandjfogißiaraT, gLAUGHTER-HOUSE'^ ON WES TERN SPRINGS ESTATE. are invited fccHW i, i • zsusr oa l SS^t-sb aSSJ"" CaU b& '°btained *™ the City | Either a Premium of .-eso will be' beatowod 0A UM t».an selected, or tho work eatsuetod to the | Successful competitor at the usual conmiidsion. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, C tT V JIJ y m l & ■*< j » ? lty Council Oigijes-, Kareft 29, 1877. Xt 1» l»ej«Bl»y notiiled that it i 8 the into,rion of STRifilfiT. i^lana may be seen iv t'lto • i»4 H,, Weanpßclay, ?yd May, imr. g hm- Qt P, 4, Fai|jpg ? x«wa giecls.