The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -No. 2,272.

AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, JUKE 16, 1877.

PRICE : Ol^E PE^JN TV.



-vte^ T^OR SYDNEY AND MEL "|Bgfelj BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, HERO, .t,«tnin Logan, will leave Auckland as above about TUESDAY, the 19th instant, Kor freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Xi Queen-street, Auckland, 13th June, 1877. s nToN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). liime Table—June 1877. wnn TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. latest Weu'ngton Tuesday, 19th, 2 p.m.! 12 noon. Hawea .. Saturday, 23rd, 2 p.m.; 12T. 0 0n. Tahaxaki Wednesday, 27th, 10 a.m.; 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday, July 2 Ip.m.' 12 noon. i?OR NAPIER^ WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FBOM QCE EX-STREET AVHARF. Rotokua.. Wednesday, 20th, 4 p.m. — i fOR" TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queex - street WHARF;. \Va>.'AKA.. Wednesday, 27th, ip.m.j — Nq Cargo received after 2 p.m. FOR~SYD'nEY. from Quern-street Wharf. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, July 3, 12 noon.; — HENDERSON &~MACFARLANEi Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. 4 U C ELAND STE A M PACKET COMPANY " (LIMITED). FOR TAURANGA, AWANXJI, AND GISBORNE. ri' PS' S' PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on "\IONDAY, the 13th June, at 4 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ,22^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION M&£^£j BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '!^^sasSFTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Saturday, 16th, 5 p.m. Monday, 18th, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 19th, 7 p.m. Thursday. 21st, 10 a.m. Friday, 22nd, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 23rd, 11 a.m. From Thames- Monday, 18th, 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, 19th, 11.30 a m. Wednesday, 20th, 1.30 p ra, Thursday, 21st, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 22nd, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 23rd, 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. ■§&gfe^Tj 1 O R~~W AfU KU. OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under :— Frem Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 8.30 am. Monday, 1 p.m. Thursday. 12 noon Thursday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday. 6 p.m. Whatipu Saw-mills and Manukau Heads-- Tuesday, 3 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permit ana. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Siboma Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. KO-Uj. W A l U X U> -.=tesS3sS3*' The s-s . TAM O' SHANTER wl! leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Monday, 10 a.m. Monday. 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 7.30 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 22nd June, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agent 3 Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunas or Newmajcbet- CiTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND *^^^SBS*COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Tne3day, 4 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on bOird without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. -sa^ "U^OETHE HOT SPRINGS, V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "•111 Wa^KAWAU, & 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 tide 3 will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &C, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out* a shipping note. For freight or P aßßagea P ply c to sßY & HTRAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka und Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning oa Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. ■ . Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~..,„ . „ 43T This Service commences on MONDAY, mh M^ J.QABEY "&SON.; *£2<&^ OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA aissßi""*' 3*'^ WATERS. •FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAJ, aKATAPU, MAUNGAWHA.RE, and DAR GAVILLE. The a.3. MINNIE CASEY 'Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and '°argo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, ■ Red Office. Wharf. =si*2^ rnHE NEW ZEALAND J=|||g|^ X SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. JJstfBJfc^FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON X) i. I x n_i *c, X ■ The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 424 tons register, J. Morgan, Master, now loadiug at the Railway Wharf, and •having the greater uart of her Cargo engaged, will 3ail as above about the end of June. For Freight, apply to



«SS^£^QTEAM TO AND FROM ,Jg§|s|g;>o riverhead twice DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— ■^Frora Auckland: From Riyerheajl: was Vladivostok, in Asia T lIER*£^L O/nCERS REFUSE TO _ SERVE AGAINST RUSSIA V American officers in the service of the &VC c re!r d to bear arms against ' The pl'mteFleav^SrWows :- Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: aturday, 6.30 a.m. Monday, 18 h, 11 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. <tofete^ T7IOR RUSSELL, WANGA JHHHg^-Ij 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.in— Strictly adherod to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. • FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, June] 22 Wednesday, June-27 At 5 p.m. A. McGRKGOR. Manaarer. "TITAIKATO STEAM NAVI- Jll§ii££ t> gation & coal mining ■4v I K»fty COM p AN Y (LIMITED). timeTtable : 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, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer. 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—Thursda3 r, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. Fort-street. June 12.1877. 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 token instantaneously. EOR G E X I T C H E N, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of 'Water Metres. __ N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Si iortland-street. MASON B R OTHERS beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their PJxtensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Endles3 Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, ParnelJ, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. _ "VT EWMA BK E T NURSERY, J3l NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. ~, All the Plants are in perfect healta. 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. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, Victoria-street. Having opened the above-named business, the undersigned hopes by civility, combined with having fr-esh goods daily, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria - street, OppO3ite Cottage of Content Hotel. T 0 U I S F O U R N I E B, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Victoria-street East. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, ! PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Upper Queen-street, Next Door to the Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week; with Residence, 20s. First-class accommodation. SSL. Boarders wanted. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. BUTTON & 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. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at ths Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by , T »j. apppwr. 1~71 ISH EB" AND CO. 1 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 Phea3ant3 for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. -q q jj (} m V Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price, Is. and 2s. Grey-street. 9th June. 1877, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iroa and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part Ol t>ie Country. S. PARKER has erected rirst-claas machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, i 3 in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-strekt. AnOKLANTJ. H SKI■ NN li R~, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE.



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. i~IHAS. LAYER, V BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, aim Kyber Pass. the, fork's.— Shingles. A splendid shipment just to rrd. . imber in lots to suit purchasers. cJj AM E S BUTCHER, I *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle j and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut : or nnout). at reasonable rates. j AMES B L A X E V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. i EF. W E B S T E R, ;• wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 JJuken-strkkt, Auckland. 'Nport ttiP Union Ttanb> AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • 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 Photographir Glass, Pictxire Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-9o & 97, QUEEN-STREET. J CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, fiTinnßrmv's BnTT.nrvtts' Quktcn-strtctct. ARN OC X BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. I^JOTICE TO B U T CHER S. BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £6 per ton cash. WARNOCK BROS., Durham-street. ANTHEONNEW BOOTAN DSHOE MART, 16Ca, Queen-street, Opposite A. Dornwell's, Butcher. WM. KINCAID & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have now OPEMED as above, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boots and Shoes at prices to suit the times. We respectfully request the attention of Ladies to our Large Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Roots and Shoes to measure. The "Pantheon" for Boys' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. VERY ONE HIS OWN HORSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has .just opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a now invention,—to bo worked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street ny M O N D S-S T R E E T. 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. H E A P E. 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. MR. 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. Appointment cffiMsMiffie?j£' Marchioness Ladyship "^H*****™™?*^ Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTO BI A-STREET. 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 Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. ERC HANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements 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-streer. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strewt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always en hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leatheb Manufacturers, Auckland. "171 R E S H SHIPMENTS X? op SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). -m/r R. T. TBAFI R D SURGEON ________ Wakefield- DENTIST, $2_§f& street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ArHflntal T«*t.h <from Onn to a l^ill Sntl E. F. R 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. BUSINESS NOTICE. We beg to intimate to our friends and patrons that we nave DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our BUSINESS to MESSRS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., and have much pleasure and confidence in requesting for them a continuance of the favours so liberally accorded to us during _th_L_t_L£l________a_s_wj)_have been in business.



THOS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressißg Flour, or old ones refilled. Xjl R O S T & ri 0. , ! IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Cobnkr Vulcan Lank anD High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HTDES. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten [ tion and immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries, &c. S3T Country Orders promptly attended to. "TO" O T I C E. MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! ! E. 11. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he will commence Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, on TUESDAY, the 19th instant, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled and never surpassed) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr Waters,Confeotioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. ATWATEItMAN begs to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patronage durinor the past 13 years, W. TC. & Co. would bes: to inform them that they have now on hand a complete Btock of tho very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladios of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet*, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleanpd, 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 E°tabli3hment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Ollice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. J OOK OUT FOE THE BLUE BOOT. JQk* C. BROOKES has the Largest j^i Stock of MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND eSEW CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Chcarer than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertight*, 12s. Gel., our own make. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. Gd., our own make. Children's Boots eqiially cheap, C. B R O 0 X E S, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite City Hall. 8, WYNBHAM-STREET, I HOUSE, SHIP, W AND !-! M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W P5 2 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D /-j Province. _ H fc " trf J.H. requests attention of Builders and H others to hid New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. " 8, WYNDHAM-STKEET. TXf =pThTll7i¥Ts~&~^~(7n7 HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin.' A Large and Varied assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. m* 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, Sec, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brashes, &c, &c, Carbon'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, 95 & 97, Queen-street T^ERYC H E A R NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW , OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Bd. $ it. French Prunes, 6d. $ n>. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $ box Almond Nuts, Is. $ tt>. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56!b. boxes, 6d. Also, Messrs. Crosse & BlackwelTs Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. BACON, CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGG 9 LARD, FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. *r FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. -"®a "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess jjreat strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps\ Fry's, Taylor Bros., .French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c., &c. h\ HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, m -r T -^ T^ -r^™ CORNKR OF QUEEN AND THE _L POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, L^^^^^^^^^AUCKLAND.



A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\- SCHOOL. In Un .on with the Society op Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martix, Society ol! Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey in^ : Mr. E. Fraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansex. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics: Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers : Mr. T. 11. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current, year Commence April 9, July 9. and October 1. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. I (Affiliated to the UNrvEßSirr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February. 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-atroet. MONEY TO LEND.—A large 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 interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. " "Tt/TONEY to LEND in large or small _I_YJI sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and RusseU. 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. TTOU'TE'S TV/TIEANDA /"IOAL. Price at the Yakd : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purpose (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s 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 show :— Remuera, April 2S, 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 cap continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Shout. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it docs 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 9,1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browr.e Hotel, April 30,1877.—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.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUN'NINGHAM & KISG. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Peice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest ; AND "WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, IVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. Vjien, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, B rader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong oase with hinges. P RICE:— Complete in box £1 os. With Table and Treadle «6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sple Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tinie Dayments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street "XT OTI C E O~F REMOVAL J3I Mrs. MATTISON, Dressmaker, begs to inform her customers and friends that she has • removed from Victoria - street to HOBSON STREET, two doors from Abbot' 3, Grocer. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT b«gs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to N»- 30, Shortland-street (late Hoftnran's Piano Warehouse), a few doors above the Post-office. XTOTICE OF REMOVAL. BOWRING,' Pianoforte Maker, Tuuer, and Repairer. REMOVED to Symonds-street, near I nr stnokwell's. 'lllJmiMMllllllliHlMM- mwf niiiwn ■■^ ,



T> E N J A M IN mANNEK, ACCOUNTANT. COMMISSION, LAND AND MINING AGENT, Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. FOR SALE— House and two Allotments, frontages to two streets in the heart of the city, first-class site for wholesale or manufacturing business. Price. £600. Terms, one-third cash; balance may remain. Six-roomed House and 14 Allotments, in a rising suburb; good opportunity for a bail'der or speculator. Price, £600;' terms easy, Fir3t'Class Business Premises aud Dwelling Newmarket, present owner leaving the colon Price low, and terms to suit purchaser. Eight-roomed House and extensive Out-bnild ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-house, or school. Cheap and terras easy. !?;Thrae Houses and Allotments, Mongonni, also, 4(Jtacrcs Bush Land in same district, cheap. Eligible llotments in Ponsonby, Devonport, Ngaruawahia, &c Src. IBS, WANTED—Houses and Allotments for Sale. f? ACHES of First-class LAND, inclnd £P ing a fine Orchard, situated withing a mile and a half of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. i«IA —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS H&JL"« from £10 each.-S. Vaile, House, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. ' OK SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of really good land, about half in grass; orchard falJy stocked; there is good water power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x 16 feet, with Outhouses, Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard, &c, ccc. Price. £350.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. jQft-1 (sp> —IMPROVED FARM of 50 ctw-JL c £&• acres, all fenced, and in grass, willi House, Stable, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent. FARMS in all parts of the Country, from 5 acres to 13,000, for Sale cheap, and on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wakefield-street. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. F~~T)R SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on ace unt of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. I>T 0~ T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 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. FOR SALE, in Grafton Road, a good Eight-roomed Residence, with very large freehold allotment, 81 x 200 ft.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, at Coromandel, a large Hotel, with freehold allotment. Price less than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. CANADA-STREET, UPPER QUEEN STREKT.—For Sale, a newly-elected four roomed Cottage and Allotment, 66 feet fron tak'e'SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. TmOR SALE, VERY CHEAP. 800 SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. TOHNaO 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 r 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. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent 'or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, "^ O T. 1 C E. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords constantly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. , Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. ' Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq., Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer* 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,— Special attention given to' Road Boards and County Rates. T> ROOKSIDE, PARNELL. 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. X\T AIK ATO COALS. A Splendid Sample of the above COAL On Sale at my Yards, Fort-street. J. CRAIG._ ■QTPvAW HATS ! HATS 600 LADIES', YOUTHS', AND MAUDS FASHIONABLE HATS, at I Very Low Prices. Splendid Quality Hats, for 3s; worth 6s 6dl Medium quality Hats in proportion. For- we Sell Cheap.' An early inspection invited. ' All kinds of Ladies' Felt and Straw Hats and Feathers well cleaned, dyed. &c. Straw Rink Hats on hand, or made to order. A Lot of Velveteen Turbans from Is. C. PLUMMER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT MAN UFACTURER, Wellesley-street, near Queen-street, Auckland. HERB SCHOTT'S "ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. — Apply " Academy of Music,



Theatre iSißfcl& Roya* Manager R- J. DeLias. WONDERFUL SUCCESS OF ~) "\/|TESSRS. T>AKER & pARRON'S ( o ) ~Z. ( Comic Drama, 3(> CONRaD AND LIZETTE! ()3 lisa eccles eclipsed! Dost Fail to See the Muxdoon GUAKDS! The Funniest Entertainment Ever Witnessed! LAUGH AND GROW FAT ! Tickets and Seats can be secured at Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Prices of Admission:—Dres3 Circle, is. ; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. TEMPEKANC E HALL, ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 16th June, 1577. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hall. Great Programme, consisting of Song 3. Dances Recitations, *cc, by the following- well-known members of the Troupe :—Mrs Smith, Messrs. McGruirc, Mettam Bros.. Smith, Hodgson, Pank hursfc (concertina solo), Sceats, and H. Mathie son. Selections from well-known Operas by Carl Butschkow. To conclude with the Side-splitting Farce of LAST ROUND FOR JOHN. Chairman, Mr. W. J. Donald. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 precisely. Price of Admission—Threepence. Boys under 16 will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. fi HOR A L HALL. MONDAY EVENING, 13th JUNE. Under the Distinguished Patronage ov SIR GEORGE GREY, THE HON. F. WHITTAKKR (ATTORNEY GENERAL), HIS HONOR JUDGE FEN TON, THE CAPT. & OFFICE US H.M.S. SAPPHO, HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR. ■pROFESSOR & IV/rADAME'TTENNIKIE, ASSISTED BY MR., MRS., & MISS AMY THORNTON", And Company, In their Unrivalled Entertainment, eclipsing anything ever exhibited in the Southern Hemis phere. Many of the Feats and Scientific Phenomena are identical with those now being performed to immense houses in London by Messrs. Maskeylyne and Cook. The Performance will commence with the Beautiful Blinding Scene from KING JOHN ! Prince Arthur Miss Amy Thornton. Hubert Mr. Thornton. Murderer Mr. James. To be followed by PROFESSOR HENNIKIE In his Wonderful Entertainment of MAGIC and MYSTERY, as performed by him at Alder shot and Windsor under the Special Patronage of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The flattering notices from the Public Press, and the Crowded and Fashionable Audiences to which he has performed, prove PROFESSOR HENNJKIE. XQ be a Clever and Soienjtifio Tty/^ioiiiSv. THE AERJAIIsUSFE.NSION ; OK THE Entranced Lady Emblematical FidußfiSj With Lime and Coloured Light Effects. Song and Dance.." :: ".." My Heart is Gone," Miss Amy Thornton. Arabian Box Mystery ! Arabian Box Mystery ! As Exhibited by Professor Hennikie in the presence ox the Hon. Mr. Whittaker, His Honor Judge Fenton, and Mr. Brett (Proprietor of the Evening Star). Comic Scene, Miss Amy Thornton. The Goblin.Drum! Suspended from the Roof of the HaU by a slender Thread of Silk, answering any question put by the audience. The Crystal Goblet ! Winks of Mystery ; The whole to conclude wi^h the Sparkling and Laughable Burlesque of the BELLE OF BARLEY MOW ! With New Songs, Dances, Dresses, Scenery, &c. The whole forming one of the Most Sur prising and Entertaining Programmes ' ever submitted to the Auckland Public!!! Front Seats, 35.; Back, 25.; Gallery. Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. /CHORAL HALL. MRS. MITCHELL'S A N N If A L CONCERT. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1877. Part I. CONCERT (VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL). Conductor „ Herr Schott. Part 11. Legouix's Operetta, /CRIMSON C A R F ! Conductor F. D. Fenton, Esq. Reserved Seats, 35.; Second Seats, 2s. Plan of Hall, at J. Brown & Son's, Shortland street, where seats may be reserved. Tickets at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, and E. Wayte's, Stationers, Queen-street. " If I have been extinguished, yet there rise A thousand beacons from the spark I bore." RE-OPENING OF EI&N TERRACE LODGE, Lo.G.T. ■On MONDAY, the 18th inst., in the Baptist School-room, Mount Eden Road, a public Tea Meeting and Entertainment will be held, at which Bro. Edger, G.W.C.T., will preeide,and the best talent of the Order will assist. Tea at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, Is 6d ; after Tea, Is. S. WORMS, Secretary. 4 /CONCERT Will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 19, In the Masonic Hall, Onehtjnga, At which some of the first Amateur Talent in Auckland and Onehunga will take part. To conclude with a Dance till 12 o'clock. The proceeds to go towards the new Melody Organ for St. Peter's Church. Tickets, Is and 2s. May be obtained at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. TW"EW MARKET HALL. Winter Series of Lectures of the Literary Institute1. J; C. FIRTH, Esq., will, deliver the First of the Course on TUESDAY, the 19th instant Subject: "Lions in the Way.' Admission, 6d each. Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock. The Van Archdeacon Prith wijLpjeside. ;. Q RATING! SKATING! SKATING! The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Hall. Darby-street. Admittance—One Shilling. First-claas Skateg provided. _ ■• WANTED KNOWN,- that Mrs. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of "VVakefleld-street, near its junejtion with. Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertights. Repairs _ESfllly and promptly executed.