The Evening Star.

Vol. YXIL-Ko. 2,205.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1877.

PRICE :' ONE PENNY.



_--Wtote^ DEGULAE MONTHLY ii___il^___ii STEAM COMMUNICATION ■sSSSBte!' 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., Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. IT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY sj ow new zealand (limited). Time Table —April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. _r___pK . •» Taranaki Monday, 2nd, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Friday, 6th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Well'hgton Thursday, 12tb, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, I6th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Weli.'ngton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY. .jAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wed , April -Ith, _ p.m. — ' FORTsYDNEY, from Manukau! 5.20 p.m. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 10th, 6 a.m. previous FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Qubbn-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, _p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «£&te^_ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, lp-£_Ss>, SO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^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 &t 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. G-A.cs.Hji o£ taU-N. «sa_W CfTEAM TO RIVERHEAD lms_>- kJ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY" will leave as under :— From Riverhead^- From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «srfe_%^ C< TEAM ON THE KAIPARA j||S^lO WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helonsville for Wairoa «very Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thm-sday 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. «s^ > m IM E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday. 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. ,G_b_*_*__ CI TEAM COMMUNICATION llllgijrO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •^S^S^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQUHAR, Master, will leave as under r— From Auckland- Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 3.30 p.m. Monday, 6.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, 6.30 p m. Saturday. 8.30 a.m. Monday. 6 30 a.m. j.. ~','_, $__. Return Tickets will be issued during the Easter Holidays, available from Wednesday, 23th March, till Thursday, sth April. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, (is. ,__.'-*-■ Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. -s^t_^ TEF^OR RUSSELL, WANGA _J||g||£_i_ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY" MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. N 0 cargo received after _ p.m— strictly adbered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above placo EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as Mlowb :— Friday, March .0 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager, *^^~-$Tr A I W E R A, 2j|||> T V HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. Site will con vey passengers r.i the Reduced Fare of 10.. tor 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 SAlUti ll AY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at & p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. od Mondays. «S3_S£2^T\7"AIKATO STEAM NAVI l^&g VV GATION & COAL MINING -rnvBrtrTPwCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hainiltoa to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, _ a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. ,^yj|kqTEAM TO THE WADE, m*^® sgsas The paddle steamer EFFORT -eaves a3 follows :— From Aucldand— From Wade- Thursday, 3.45 a.m. Monday, Apl. 2.9.30 a.m. Single Fares, 55.; Return, Bs. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the oflice of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and othM circumstances permitting, iiQLMES BFvO^' & CO., AgeßtSt



, OvA. TTIXCURSION TO _R?^42t^_ -*0i COROMANDEL AND A2_________> THAMES i»_____gE___ EASTER HOLIDAYS. The new iron screw steamer X I N A J. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandel: Thursday, at 7 p.m. Friday, at 10 p.m. Monday, 9.30 a.m. Monday, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Will leave Coromandel for the Thames on Friday morning, returning at night. Return Tickets, available for one week, 10s. E. G. SMITH, Agent. ,~KJ_ TTIXCURSION TO rfffr^*__l__. JOJ RIVERHEAD ON GOOD 2s^-__-_a____- The s.s. , ** ' LILY ', Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m., returning from t Rivcrhead at 4 p.m. Return Tickets, 3s. J. CASEY & SON. ,rKA. TTIXCURSION TO -f??sN____s_. JOJ WAIWERA (HOT '_rrdf_l^v_S>SPßlNGS) ON EASTER MON -1 m, The p.s. | ANNE MILBANK 1 Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. on Easter Mon | day, returning from the Hot Springs at 1 p.m. ! Return Tickets, 7s. 6d. J. CASEY & SON. I~k 7 "|T!OR MERCURY BAY I /■tfrS'Tr^.. -^ AND TAUKAIsTGA ! WzMlMskS?' The s.s. j v_S________o ROWENA I will leave for the above places on SATURDAY next, at 2 p.m. „ _. A. MCGREGOR, Manager. =^~T f^i OOD FRIDAY' EXCUR- SION TO THE HOT ! j 'M^^. SPRINGS. I vtBSSSBSSo Thes . s . I ARGYLE I will leuve the Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, for the Hot Springs, returning at 5 p.m. Return Fares, 7s. 6d. A. McGREGOR, i Manager. . «S3&fe a& ,"j[^ O R CO It OMAN DE L. : The a.s. iARG V L E V,"ill leave for the above place on SATURDAY, at 12 noon, and on MONDAY, as usual. A. McGREGOR, j Manager. i RUSSELL AND NOR «a_li____s___. THERN PORTS, AND ~ PARENGARENGA. i In consequence of Monday being a holiday, j the s.s. lONA will receive Cargo all day on ' Saturday, and will sail for the above ports on I 1 MONDAY, at 2 p.m. A. McGREGOR, Manager. - - "I7IOR NOUMEA, NEW I JJ CALEDONIA. •' -^4__l~/-:<v'•'''■"" The Nevr Schooner | *'"""■""' MAZEPPA Will sail on SATURDAY, at 1 p.m. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For passage only, apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO, March 27.1877. .oS&s&fe^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION i _P^&*i_44 WITH THE THAMES AND , *=^SS^e' COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 12 midnight, Saturday, 12 midnight Return Tickets during the Easter Holidays, available from 20th March to 7th April, by either Boat. SALOON 7s. Gd. STEERAGE ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. . j 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. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. t"\\X "IP Sl 'OREGON.' GRAND EXCURSION GOOD FRIDAY TO MANUKAU HEADS, FLAGSTAFF AND LIGHTHOUSE, WHATIPU SAW-MILLS, VIEW OF THE WRECK OF THE ILL-FATE" 'ORPHEUS.' . j 1 Leaving Onehunga at 10 a.m. Beturn Fare, 2/6. • j Refreshments on Board, weather permitting M . H . ROE, ' "^lfe/iH 1 O R' W A I U X XT. _§li__s§§w-*„ ""—"* I -scaasd-aw Thop.a. ! OREGON I Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. I Refreshments on board. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. _^^^-pi OR WAIUKU. a_sksll__£ The g „_ TAM O' SHANTER will ' leave for Waiuku as follows :— 1 From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Tuesday, 27th, and Friday, 30th, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores or. Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. I 3_^T TTIOR HOKIANGA £gQ^__J DIRECT. 1 Jjjßa|s!_||||ir The Schooner | QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail on THURSDAY next, 29th instant. For freight or passage apply to I NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. ( Agents. i __&_ HP HS Brigantine FLIRT, •^'i°_T*J!sf. -*- 10° tonH register, John *&r^7§^ McKenzik, Master, is aßegtdar ; _-__y=_£M^ Trader between Al. CKLAND and _xasga__«i LYTTELTON. i For freight or passage apply to I d. h. Mckenzie. AnnklftniL Febrrnvry 16.1878. _&§_^ W° R L0NI)0N DIRECT. T^° 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. i VWMmQ***ir»7&%AKZCO.. i Age&tßt



SPECIALITIES 1 ! 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 Lakge Stock we now have on view:— p_r_p3rq )__.__,§ —._._-( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / { Chili Vinegar ; ; Jugged Hare } ) Red Cabbage I > Mince Meat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( i Grange Jelly im ) [ Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly 3 { Hare Soup ) Black Currant V£ ( ) Mock Turtle ( } Red Currant g ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. HonoyV • ( \ Kipped Herrings ( ) , $ _~_.( ) $ ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patroDS for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better ) class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, wo. give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, __, tt __ m _ rtm Corner of QUEEN and THE JL POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. fIHEAP DRAPERY STORE, XJ SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling CiF, 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. Sz.c, Drapery; Boys' Suits from 3s. Od. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE. ~VT E W C A S T L E COAL. Tub Barque ' Stag,' I Is Daily Isxpectcd 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 ot! doing so, as they will bo Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, C nstom-h ouse-strcet. Appointment c^MsM^^y> Marchioness | ;_o Her °* Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKI A-STUEET. I 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. IVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Jo\ 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. M" 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. '■■■___ S X I N N E R, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflice Fittings. &c. (fen. HA N D P. GI B B ONS, c GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, Well c s ley -street. Healers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &o. WT. BALL, « CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that ho has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup ! plying a good article at a moderate price to secure ! a share of public patronage. ARN OC X BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, j Richmond, Cox's Creek. ! Offln«t—Tinrhn.m-ot.root.. Anolrlnnfl | * ,g TA R ,%A H OTEL > * Albert-street, Auckland. ! R. J. DAVIDSON, \ PHO.RIETOR. I EHRENFRIENDS' BITTER BEER | On Draught. OINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. ! J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. 1 [ESTABLISHED A.D. 18o_.l THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Welltckley-stkekt East.— W. EDGAR, & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi'e thank ing th« publin for thei" pat-mag" durino'the pa»t 13 years, W. i". & On. would beg to inform th<un 'hat they havn now on hand a complete ptock of th» very best dyes, ar-d that, with' h*ir anplinnces, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca« turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit tho Ladips of Auckland to send their Silk and Onion Velvets Silk and Satin Dresses, Sec, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothinc Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their addrps., personally i y ? by post, ftt tho Office, We.Uc .ley-street E ttß t, I Hats, Fe.nthi.ra, Sheepskins Cured. Cif ms&, OT I Bf_.li



CH O W N HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, ! Proprietor. ! Good Liquors. J ■^TGHT^SCHOOL, City West No. l, _!_. Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 ill tho old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be add.d if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. TT AM E S 14 UTCH ER, _J* 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 u_oii_. at. reasonable ra,toa. pii N S A■ L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELEOfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with tho utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. rTeRLEY'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 Coaches as per agreement. TjIM"A " N » s jBl PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomaliana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buddings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Port7-nit« taken inptantancrusly. T_fTTCHEN~^ JUL RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing tho Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the AucklaD Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wellesley-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii E O R G E A X ifi JR. S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cn.sh Buicra of Tallow. "Tyr R. T. TRAF FO R D ~ SURGEON _____S_BB\ Wakefield- DENTIST, (jflfjaj^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tooth (from flim to a Full Potl. AMES _T LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dearie, cs, Bullscyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. B~"~« T ~~5 * s. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER ha 3 always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will lind 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. ■\TEW GROCERY STORE. Cash Buyer and Cash Seller 1 all transactions for cash only 11 Small Profits and Quick Returns 1 ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully, informs tho inhabitants of Auckland, tbat he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE ih 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, It/T ED IC A L HALLj 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 ho has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. R. R. Hooper, of Karangaha. c Road. Having opened the Shop with an Entirely New Stock op Drugs and Chemicals, hopes by strict attention to business to gain their confidence and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. TOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Ho_es, at D. H. M. Bill. Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all 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. 6d. per week. POST-OFFIC E~H O T E~L Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to tho South will find first-olass ac commodation at the above Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families, Airy, pleasantly situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O 2.1 AS"''U R W I N. Prop R.rjs.o n. ws~ v s i c a £ n otTc i. ____!_ —- 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. Gd.; or on £1 worth, 6s. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of ChappeU'e, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. I S. CUCRSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE,



K AUEI! K AUKI! JUNK TIMBER, IN any quantity, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet, 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from CO feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. WARK WORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Homo. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. TVfl C C OL, HEN D R Y~&~C OT, _L 1 AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed Cor sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. nnO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopurn Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their iietail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist .larch. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10. 1877. 1> I LL I A It D ID OO M. * wL-iijiiWl** **^ *JMSW^_^c_«l^w^ r THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STBEET. I> F. WEBSTER, \l» wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. INmrt. tho TTnion Bank*. OPECIAL ■¥ O T I C. E, MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honevman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK of MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY packages new patterns of 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 stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plato, 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. «_r Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85. and 97. Queen-street. EC. ~~C A R R, _ HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, j 129, QUEEN-STREET, tew doors below the Union Bonk. tfEK R S OHO T T, , R.A.M.L., -*■■*- begs to announce that he receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and at hia residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on appbcalion. 500 CASKiS CEMENT (BBS) 16s. j 20,000 Fire Bricks {Stourbridge, ifiU 10s. Fire Clay j Casks Plaster (American), &l ! 12,600 Slates (Countess). j KEANE &JENKINBQ&



RL. H. M E E X, » LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease., Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Cannings Buildings). j^LBERT^-*^^^^^*^^ JnLOTEL, 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, QtTEKN-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 CD.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneonsly. ANTED Known, that D. Golme is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, H.use 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-honse-street. TITANTED, Purchasers for best Silver y t on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness ,-£_ 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.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, sMghtly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harnes., Brass and- Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. "jV/fONEY TO LEND, on-Mortgage,Tit _LvJ_. t!;e usual rates of interest.—W. H. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. Tftj^QNEY. to LEND in .large or sniaii .iv_fl_ sums, at low rate of interest..—Apply to I Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. TyfONEY to LEND on first-class free- J_oL 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 Russell. Solicitors. TRY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All tho Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free-, man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. fe .T. SOP-PET. O~~RAIN. 'FiTE. AND I^PE^MANU" FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D OW D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile : Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. W\ MA C D O N AL D, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Asroiit for Mr. W. K. Cartnr. mHO S. J. H A ft B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old onesrafllled/ ■JT 6 W P U "B"'L IS H E~D'. 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, os. BOYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Robley. 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, &c. For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of ail kinds, because requiring les3 butter and fewer eggs, tho Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. One trial solicited to tpst its value. Jola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents ... MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN t Auckland. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. "AUCKLAND & 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, Gls p.m. Afternoon passengers for main lino leave Onehunga at 3.30 p.m, No Goods. Q By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND&MERCERRAILWAY. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1877, The ordinary Tirao-toblo will be in force, with On_hur-_;^i^^ UCHia^.^ -^rsuo and VAi.iiai,,.., as ij.oU a.m. jvou j.io-nn'l Auckland to Ellcr.li-., 2.31 "p,n>" KUerf 2ti p.m! lCklaad' 3a?i S,d2, UO, "* F VR^S• rA^_|Sy_4^^f»S*«e. B iS? VS,."" tte mtii°*- "Sfe., at By order. A. V. MACDONALD, . General Manager. J£ AIP AR A RA I l7w AY. Ated^hSffte 60008 Bhould IEAVB Otamatea-.TUESDAYS. _ Wftlrpft_,FKlDAYS. V, MACDONALD,



HA SHT O N & SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Ilelensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town tho same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build insr Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotments , with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro ■ perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and : another to Edwardes-street. ! STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small _ Farms in this rising district. "Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for smaU ! Homesteads of from one to five acres on tho i road to the Lake. i WAIUKU.—Farm of 2tS9 acres, with a good j seven-roomed llouse,Stable, and out-buildinga 1 well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. I NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STREET—Shop in first-clas»stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to tho premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street." The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, . House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. „/, _t »s J_?74 "4 " "_^ rVs,^^«£_j___i____ar Public Works Office, ■Auckland, l.th March, 1877, "HZ" AWAR AW A RAIL WA Y. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 2 CONTRACT. Tenders will be received at this office till noon of MONDAY, the Oth 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. The lowest or any tender not necessarily cLCCGT)_C(I (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. mOBUIL D E R S. 'Lenders 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, 4 ■ Queen and Shortland-streets. •mo BUILDEKS. —Tenders will be _a._ received at noon Saturday, 31st, for build ing a Villa at Conquest, Place, Parnell. JAMES BABER, •.'.Architect. TENDERS are requested for Addition* to a House in Ponsonby. Plan and speci fication to be seen at my office until 12 o'clock on Saturday next, the 31st inst—W. F. Hammond, Architect. 4. & 43. Insurance Buildings. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given, that the several parcels of L»nd hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of " The Land Transfer Act, 1870," unless caveat in the meantime be lodged forbidding the same, in each case on or before the 30th day of Aprfi next :— Isabella Gowan Wilson.-Lots 5 and 6 of Section D of the Village of Wark worth, in the Pa _sh of Mahurangi. In occupation of James Thompson Wilson. 10_7. Christopher Ross Leighton.—Allotment 119, Section 2, of the Town of Tauranga. In occupation of applicant. 1049. _*CH _b£? t'_ e St?, kes YoNGE.-Allotments 26, 27, and 32, of small lots near the Village of Ota huhu. containing 12a.-2r._9p_- In occupation of Albert Sheppard. 1052. John Abraham TiNNE.-AUotment __, in the Parish of Tamahere, Banks County, containing -200 acres. In occupation of Herman Willian* Tinne. 10oo. ; -- , , George Thompson Chapman Part of Allot ments 9 and 10, Section 8, City of Auckland. In applicant's occupation. Also, part of Allotment _, .Section 16, City of Auckland. In applicant's, occupation. 1056—1057. * * Diagrams may be inspected at this office. Dated this twenty-fourth day of March. 1877, at' the Land Registry Office, Auckland. ' •' THEO. KISSLING. District liand Registrar. KURANUI HILL UNITED~GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED)! . Tc.^ crs are invited (fro-m Shareholders only) for the Purchase of the Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty UNALLOTTED SHARES in this Company. . . . ""; n«£_d^ S_? b% sont in to the Secretary, at the £_^iTTm_v CcW nj\ h * 10 o'clock a.m. of SATURDAY next, March 3lst instant. accepted?^ °r &ny tender not nec&s^^y Tenders will be opened, and Allotments made. By order of tbe Directors. CHAS. TQTHILL. March 2_, _577. Secretary, PRINCE^ NO. 1 GOLD v> mining Company. Shareholders in the late Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited) are reminded that the time for receiving applications for shares in the Crown Princess No. 1 G.M. Co. expires on the 20th pro X . after which date no applications will be received. H. W. HEATH, Auckland, 27th March, 1877. Seoretaiy. TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE UNION BEACH G.M. CO. Gentlemen,—Finding that all my efforts to have the Mine (of which .t am a Director)walked profitably, and with a view to your interests abortive, lam compelled t 0 resign my position as a Director feebng assured that tho Auckland Directors will so manage the Mine that every thing will conduce to their own interests. I am, Gentlemen, ....... Yours truly Coromandel. 27th Marcg EI?7? GfeMCLEQD- HARBOUR BOARD. Harbour Board Office '• Auckland, 21th March, 1870. The following extract from the " New 7<_i_ „_ Gazette" is published for general information. d WILLLIM C. DALDY, Chairman, EXHIBITION OF LIGHTS ON RAIT WAV WHARF, AUCJO^d HAR_o£l V Notice to Mariners, No. 8 ot 1377. Customs Department Marine Branch), Welbngton, 13th March, 1877. '.* The following Notice to Murioera received lor general information. • '■■'... """""^ j GEO. MoLEAN. Notice is hei'ebygiven that on and afte_ t_l_ Ist proximo two Red L'ghts (vertical) will be exhibited between sunset and sunrise, from a lamp post ereoted at the north-eastern an_le or seaward extreme of the Railway Wharf off Point Britomart; also that a single White light wiy *? it. a m.anaer be shown from the western end of the said wharf, ww.« ' I. J. BURGESS, i pfaiefcH^bourMasteSoffi^ o^^^