The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 2,216.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, AFIIIU 12, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM "^-^^^ smp cmiPAKY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw j Steamship ZEALANDIA, ; Thompson, Commander, will leave Auckland , on THURSDAY, the 12th April, for the above j ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. j For further particulars, freight, or passage j apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, j Agents, Auckland. , •^k^^imOß SYDNEY AND MEL- 1 BOURNE. ! The fast and favourite s.s. j HERO, | Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 11th ] instant, and is due here on the 16th instant. ; She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne ! on or about THURSDAY, the 19th inst. j For freight or passage, apply to '-, CRUICKSHANK & CO., \ Agents. 16, Queen-street, ! Auckland, 12th April, 1877. J TT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY ! %j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. for taranakt, nelson, picton, wel- ' ungton, lyttelton, and port j CHALMERS, from Manukau. j Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train.* I Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. j Taranaki Thursday. 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon, j Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, & p.m. 2.30 p.m. j Well'-nGto-- Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Thursday, 19th — j FOR NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTEU TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, prom Queen-street Wharf. ; Rotorua.. Tuesday, 21th, 4 p.m. — ■ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, i Agents, i Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. i «^&fe^ AUCKLAND STEAM Jll||^__-___. PACKET COMPANY "'--^-^S---' (LIMITED). FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave for the above on FRIDAY, the 10th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Taking cargo to all ports and places. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. CJ TEAM "COMMUNICATION I "1111^10 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ! '**-3->s---33--e-_HE THAMES. i I The fast and commodious s.s. j ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon From Thames- Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Agent. <2k_S__w TTIOR THE~HOT springs", JlllSif^' JD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, <*Bi-e--fI,'__AWAU, & 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 Maboransp. 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, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage a P^.y c to gEY & gQN _ «SD;<^^- QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD 3|||sg^ O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1-30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. C_TEAM ON THE KAIPARA Jlllp^JO WATERS. TheS' 3, MINNIE CASEY Leav.j - Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. . j For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning i 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. I Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port . Albert, &c„ on Tuesday. ,_ cas ____ & j «__«*_3_--- "BJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA jglg^Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. j The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY I at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers , booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. _To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY V OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May*.,. „ Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Mouday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 2o Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday, June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. •-^.-ik-T7&7 A I W E R A, j^^^fe W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at tho Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, Sec, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Seoond-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. _ ■. . ._ The Steamer will leave every Saturday at I B.tp., and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. On Mondays. a-a- mHE BrigaJatine FLIRT, •»f_r^Ns_ JL 100 tons register, John i^ 3*!^,. McKenkik, Master, is a Regu--* Trader between AL CKLANB aed Wmsmm LYTTELTON.



TEAM T0 COROMANDEL- The new iron s.s. Tho new iron s.s. XI N A j "V. . Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— . From Auckland— From Coromandel— ; Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. j Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. I — Saturday, 1 p.m. I Return Tickets, available from Monday to ; Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; j Deck do., ss. j Weather and other circumstances permitting. ; For particulars apply to . E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; ! Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. I «3asfc_wQTEAM TO THE "WADE ! JilililiO AND PUHOI. The paddle steamer ; EFFORT leaves as follows:— I From Auckland— From Wade— j Thursday, _ p.m. Friday, 6.30 a.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. j Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required, j Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. j Weather and other circumstances permitting. ; HOLMES BROS' Se CO., ! Agents. ' ■jmnaF °* Z± ru-tru. j Thep.s. OREGON | Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— j Friday, 1.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ! Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. T~I M E TABLE, i **•*'-** ~~ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. : Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 6s. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. ' ' fijfcg^ ~ffl 011 LONDON DIRECT, j JSsi^l^fltell^ ' The favourito A1 clipper GLENLOEA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part, of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation fora 1 few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex- : perienced surgeon. • I. or freight or passage apply to ! L. 1). NATHAN & CO., Asrentß. \ *£^_I£_--__ "TITAIKATO STEAM NAvT- j "P---Ki*£ ¥ V GATION & COAL MINING ■ -*-=a- ssa--^COMPAN_" (LIMITED). ! timiiTtable: ' The steamer ! WAIKATO ! Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and I 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. i Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, ! Secretary, j Fort-street. February 10. 1877. life* J? 6 ~ il ¥ I J ~r The a.s. barqucntinc EMU Will sail for above in a few days. For freight or passage apigto^ Agents. ~_^ZZ mfE NEW ZEALAND j 33^1% JL SHIPPING COMPANY ; -WS^m (LIMITED). | i^s____-_i-_a-a Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. ■ THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 808 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1C57 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 W AIT AN GI 1161 RAKAIA .... 1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and Now Zealand. The saloons and state cabins arc superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and ah cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced nias- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at th« Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, QUEEN-STREET, «***. rpiiE NEW ZEALAND W^»%\ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. *__-_3_^!*'tls_!__ — Jgygf FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight, or passage apply to THE tfEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. «=£b_§&^ CI TEAM COMMUNICATION •l£_s^ji_;"o WITH THE THAMES AND j ■•^"^-^COEOMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLAROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. 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. Manager. i W A ! U X U. "£^3&&i%r The BS> TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:—- From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, o p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of ( Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. ; A. CUNNINGHAM, i Onebunsra or NeTxnriaTlret. | "Sr>T "OASSENGERS' LINJ-TOF ggllSl^ *. _ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA | K-S-3K_3__3_i_---i owned by Messrs Shaw, ; Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. ! The above Line of Ships are REGULAR j TRADERS to ali the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at I Lloyds, and commandoaby experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the j best Quality, and the accommodation roomy and i convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. FtiHparticular, on application to • ' L. D, NATHAN & CO.. \ OWEN fe GRAHAM, ' >Ae_3Htß.



I SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! E. HEWIN & BROTHER I 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:— i -\ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / \ / Chili Vinegar ; ( Jugged Hare ) I Red Cabbage < ) Mince Meat \ , ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( \ O erman Sausage ( | ( Orange Jelly Ay , { Oxford Sausage / | { Apple Jelly p ) > Hare Soup J j ) Black Currant V^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ; ) Red Currant 3 ( )Ox Tail ( IjC. &B. Honey. • | j Kipped Herrings ( | A Nice Assortment op 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 we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving tho Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, „,._._ rg . CORNRT. 01. QUEEN AND THE JL POP, WELLI-SLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahatnstown and Shorthand. ¥> RO O K~S & BASSETT, _-..'i> COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., DURHAM-STREET, NEXT TO HAYMARKET. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick dopatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late ' Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and other City (London) ditrnita.ries. TW__W ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL _LM VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all lands of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. R F. B. WOODHAM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pi..noforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. ... N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January Ui. 1877. %\f H. S X INNER, . V o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINEB,, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office VHi Hna-B, Sen., .to,. "O L. "11. M E E X, JL _■« LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORT.LAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). W"~ T. B A L L, • 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. AEJOCK B R O TII E I. S, Soap Se Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox'b Creek. »">{flno i—T-i-,r>)(iTn-nt.rvM»... An<V_.HT}_! 8 T A R *>/ H OTEL ' * Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 0I NT RU SSE L L II OTE L, 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 tho Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wine 3, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor'.—Whi'e thank ing th" publin for their patrmmg"> durinw i>>e past 13 years, W. E. &,00. would beer to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of th« very best, dyes, and that, with rheir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, tbey can turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their SiH and Union Velvets Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothina: Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesloy-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesloy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. ' DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. I i W. BOWDEN 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 I that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING i PIPES and TILES of every description, I FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c„ &c. Orders left with I Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will t receive prompt attention. 'qYMONDS-STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all Of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres, Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money : and a nice assortment of Millinery. Ha.ts, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. HEAP E. Appointment c^Mi^^^^' Marchioness Ladyship b^6sd3Si^id^ Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTORIA-STREET. Mrs. P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Aheruvte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home. Including White and Grey French i Coutill-., White and Pink Satteens, Scar-let | La. tins and .trout. Kettering Jom ; ftlsjp, glflppg



, CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. I hi ■mniniMiii ii miiMiiiwii 11 ■ iim iiiw hitwii ■ rniT'ii "T twihi i muni mi ■' —*"••' TAMES BUTCHER, <_l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast, S applied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or nneiitl. p.t, reasonable rates. __ Q N S A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m.. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken inptantanerusly. XTITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD JO- RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING EEMI.DY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such a3 Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic. Dy«entery, j and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. ; All orders most be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, i W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, j Wbllesley-street, j Auckland. ! N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ti ' GEORGE AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. "m/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON rf»_2ps!s«. Wakefieed- DENTIST, |j^^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent.Oxide Gas. Arthlelal Tooth (from Ono to a Full Sot). J A M E S B LAKE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dcadoyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. BR I C X S. __ PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. BARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of lai%-e size and good colour, ami their good slmpe effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of 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. Albert^^^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel aro now completed, and is without exception tho 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. i^si'-a^___v-' CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_d_, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ■jV/r USICAL 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 offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boose'y's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUEEN-STREET fiOO CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. " 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Bonoflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAM-STRKETi JOHN so p^FHeTT. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato PgKQ&ta



Q N SALE, By the Undersigned :— Ex -Ephkmy,' -Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' - Kenilworth,' & * Emma' : 65 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALIT V FLOUR in sacks, 100's and 50's. 210 sacks BRAN | 30 sacks OATMEAL | 3 tons PEARL BARLEY ! 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) 1 1 4 cases LARB (in tins and bladders) j 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE i TO ARRIVE, J j Per -Elizabeth Curle' and -Kate I Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR"' 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. Ex *Nar do o' @ Dunedin, from FOOCHOW : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. X A _ B ii^jg; A U E I, j JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: ]20to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. i3oto 10 feet .. .. G/G per 100 superficial feet. j From 22 to 42 inches in dia.mcter. I Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand i Feet per Month. I SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. WICCOL, HENDRY & CO., _T. 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. (.EOKGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. X From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1,30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 • p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CCEOBGE COOK, Wakefleld-stroet. f"~ 5 ¥. "W E B S T E R, turn wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. Queen -street, Auckland. 'Noxt fchf Union Bank). Tj"^ c. <j a r r; .■__.# HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY 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. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zkaland). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL Iff 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, PJaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &p» MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., soiloits a continuance of tho patronago of his friends to the new Arm, and will guarantee every attention .hall be paid [to their esteemed favonrs.



AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO _i__L OPERATIVE BUILDING AN.D INVESTMENT SOCIETY". Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p ._ w „„i_ Total amount ingover Jrer vyeeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. -years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at, the following rates— 12;!mont,hs or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .... : „ ,- JOHN BATGER, Secretary. \XT ANTED Known, that E. Goldie is V T prepared to supply all kind 3of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, R-o Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus toin-house-strcet. TTKTANTED, Purchasers for best Silver V V on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy -work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— ! W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, I Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street, j N.B.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, threo sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. &lfe.^_^S!S__sillSis A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Sunday, Bth April, Trains will stop at Bout's Corner, between Penrose and Onehunga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal Ingeagc. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "T^TORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _LS also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, Devonport. M~ md~LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-sbreet, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. O LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can bo given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. i_J O T E L FOR SALE. For Sale, the Lease, License, and Furniture of a first-class Suburban Hotel, doing a large business. Satisfactory reasons given for he proprietor leaving,—Apply to J. M. & J. MOWBRAY", 12 Queen-Btreet. In. <_> R S A L E. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Ktore and Dwelling-house, Barn and .Stables, Piugeries. Cow-shed, &c., and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a wh^le or in separate, lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, Sec, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, Sec To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. OR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, Cement. Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. "TTIOR SALE, an old established Coach 3D and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coacbbuilder, &c, Grahamstown. FOR 'SALE7.~Newt.on Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. I [.OR POSITIVE SALE~C_eap, on easy 1 terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street."^ lAS.— 600 ACRES of First-class Land; \f at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. _f»££A'A —WANTED, a Partner with cVvx./ \J 9 £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. _£-■*> X.'CASH, BALANCE by Weekly ?-s&'/'*•'£3-* Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, ciuitfi new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. £*-* fhfb CASH, BALANCE as agreed. 3W_fl_x_»'U' A5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. IOnORABAZON'S Night School, in JLvJL City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. li/fRS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker AtJl and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. J~~~ AN D J. SOPPET, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mitts, And No, 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Atiokland. rjTEfO S. J. H A R B U.-.T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-street Auckland, Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing . _ J_- aull __' °-t"' m"& refilled. i '^T EWCA ST LE fi 0 A __•» The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COALj And may tie had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to 3uit purchasers* Thp3c desirous of laying in a Winter.- SlinnW should not lose this pStSlty ot d__bJTaofas they are being SOLD CHEAP. * ' m W. & G, WINSTONBj Custpjh-_Uo«.e-street ? i



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, I No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain. 4 Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bay held, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, -10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi. 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 LET, that substantial Brick Store in Rign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one hah fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orohard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, 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, and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds, &c., only 12 i miles from town. i FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of ! really good Land, part bush and part strong , fern, with frontage to the main river. • FOR SALE, rs,t an exceedingly low price, 400 ! acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku! | with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea , good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, i three miles from the"landing-place. j FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a j really good 7-roomed House, with every conven , iencefor a family; only 12 minutes wa_k_rom I the Union Bank. ! FOR IMMEDIATE SAJL.E, at an exceedingly I ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fon roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, 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 xllO feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. ~Z_ ASIIT UJN & SO_. . JLJL* HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand I_.sui.ai.ce Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KATPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 41_ acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is exceUent 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 the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyher 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 If 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 small Homesteads of from one to five acres on tho road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, St able, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. 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-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. KOBSON-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 the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night 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. li-OR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD 1 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 SALPJ, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4. acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, Sec, orchard, garden, &c„ nlentv of water. Price, £225. ' " " FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rookeby-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 Gundry-street, off Karangabapo Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price £210. Can be bought through the Building; Society. ° FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnel every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about J an acre of orchard, garden &c let for £10 per annum. Price, £350. £70 casK. will buy thiswery valuable property. _ FOR SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached. in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price (the lot), £450. » '■ __*__ _._*_**?*_ 4 -?. 1, 68 from tGwn> in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c. large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &o„ contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. _ ?Q R SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c 1 acre orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containinsr acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and is passed daily by th« 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House (1 mile from town), together with paddock, out-buildin'_ every convenience, main road frontage, heahbv situation. Price, £600. £400 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. bOR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &_., &c. ' FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of tha Town, Suburbs, and Province. ne *2T See Advertisement Board, MarketHou .p. _ R. C. GREENWOOD Land, EBtate, and Commission A crcnt Market House. h S p E c l A L *Tp~t:7m~e; Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waakato oan rely upon them being forward?! with dispatch by Early Train, thence oke o____T by booking at the office of per *--oaon- JOHN SOPPET, Agent for Mr. W. g. CaJter. 8> Quee-'atr «et. I^AiFARA .gTnrsfxrj AtU^Wha^ffihe 60008 -***» ««■ ; By order. X" A. V. MACDONALD, «_v «*_* i ..__. GcUer-j_^^ggr' QOALS FOR THE MILLION II BEST NEWCASTLE (JOALS (CHEAP), JS-JC XSLt. OE FRANCE, | In Lots to Swt JfrscaASEss | app-7 wutyr to I ft PKAIO»-■