The Evening Star.

Vol.. VIII.-No. 2,33.0.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



"JTIOR SYDNEY AND MEL ____^____\\l MJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R 0, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 11th instant,-and is due here on the 16th instant. She will leaA'e again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 19th inst. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th April, 1877. ffTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v o? new zealand (limited). Time Table—Apeil 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train!* TARANAKI Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 1 p.m. 2.30 p.m. AVi.i.l'ngtos Saturday, 2Sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEIT TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotohvua.. Tuesday, 24th, I p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND -DUNEDIN, FROM QUEEN - STBEKT Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, April 25th, — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «^te*^CfTEAM COMMUNICATION _3llSK)0 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. EOTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, aa_U leaA'e as under:— From Auckland— Wednesday, 5 p m. Thursday. 5 p.m. From Thames— Wednesday. 10 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor. Agent." <*Kk^. TrlOR THE HOT SPRINGS, _M_*£__>_: A 1 mahurangi. matakana, Se lITTLE OMAHA. Tlie p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as un<3er :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every I ae~day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. i-_-om Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-da v. Maiiurangi. For Mahurangi OA rery Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi eve_y Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides ay. allow. Matakana, Kaavau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., ev-ery Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, eA-ery "Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith oufc a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to j. CASEY & SON. TEAM TO RIVERHEAD <_ll||||g. £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Avill leave as under :— From Riverhcad— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY" Se SON. -sS^- CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _M&XZ__~KI WATERS. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa c.A rery Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, Sec, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. *_*«&_- TFO3' RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leaA re for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. , The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leave every MONDAY Monung at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. ; Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect Avith the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— ' April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, Alay 7 ,„ , _ Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Mouday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 t.t . J ONE. Monday, June 1 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Fi iday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. •§fe£fe^ W" A I W; , E R A, <^___^__^ V? HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the ownei-3 of the .' LILLY"' to run her as an Extra •coat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fake of 10s. for a Ketukx Ticket, and the Manager of the fiotelhas Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, Sec, to 15s. for First ciass. and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. the Steamer will leaA-e eA'ery Saturday at 2 P-m.. aud return td Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. «sa^. "TS7AIKATO STEAM NAVI -JS§S__gs; >T GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuegday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. aanulton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and , Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Lambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, f _- Secretary, j Fort-street. February 10,1877. j AS. "DASSENGERS' LINE OF .S3|^iv_ ■*- . PACKETS TO NEW ZEA r~_ "' "'"* Oavned by Messrs Shaw, bavili, & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-street, London. T^ er,^ ove Line of Ships are REGULAR AttADERS to all the prine.; --_ ports of New I in!. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Fpify^s, and commanded by experienced masters. if1 ? Bui of Fare is most substantial and of the "rat quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. maS. 6 ™, dersigned are empoAvered to grant f„. 8!?f ?s;trom Lor.don to New Zealand, payment wr wmch has been guaranteed in the Colony. rwtnrn ships to London al3o leave at almost Wjndar intervals. «Uil particulars on application to L,p NATHAN & CO., ) 8&S& & GRAHAM, } Agents, QWICKSHANK & CO., J I



J jgj&^' __W OR roN^__s DIRECT. j if^PtSl^ TO FOLLOW THE j mm*k^tSf GLENLORA. | The Al Clipper Ship ! ELECTRA, C~-. tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already . engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passenger:. ! For freignt or passage apply to ; CRUICKSHANK & CO., I -ir- r. . Agents ! 10, Queen-street, Auckland, April 16,1877. I TEAM T0 THE WADE | AND PUHOI. The paddle steamer ! EFFORT leaves as folloAArs :— From Auckland: From Puhoi: i Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9.15 p.m. -, Will callat Brown's and Long Bay if reg uircd. i Cargo will be received at the ofik 3of Messrs. I Holmes Brc-. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting, i HOLMES BROS' & CO., i Agents. ! <4kte&*_»_ "|jTO R W A I U X U. ! ■«-=saa»s' Thep.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— I From Onehunga— From Waiuku— . Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, noon ; Saturday. 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mar. Avill be attended to. i M. H. ROE. I i%%> riP xM E TAB LE. "" S.S. TRANSIT. I Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: i 1 hursday, 7 a.m. Thursday, noon i Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. j Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. ! Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. j >^.#^, QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. | •*__&^_S2<_S? Th( . n( , w iro _. ~ KINA I W. Adams, Master, will leave as folloAvs:— i From Auckland— From Coromandel— i Wednesday. 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. ■! Thursday, 5 p.m. Tnursdnv. _0 a.m. j Friday, 5 p.m. D3\lday,*io a.m.- I Saturday, 1 p.m. I Return Tickets, available from Monday to , S.it m-day, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s ; Single do., £-•; 1 Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. j For particular, apply to 10. G. SMITH, Queen-strec_: ; _Or. W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. I The a.s. barquentirio E M U ! Will sail for aboA-c in a feAV days. ' For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS., Agents. ! *_p^^fP °ll WAIUKU. I mr phQ Si3 _ TAM 0 , &lIANTER wjJl ; leave for Waiuku as fohows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : | Wednesday, 8.20 a.m. Wednesday, 12.30 noon I Saturday, 1). a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. ■ For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7,30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henuerson and T.fi.'ciVi-laiie, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet Avith prompt disoatcb. A. CUNNINGHAM, Oneh(intra or New market. *3&&i^ QI TEAM~ COMM-UNICAt lON J S_\S__\\t'> 5 WITH THE THAMES AND *™BaBESS*GOROMA MD EL. .// FOR SHORTLAND, calling at (3,M HAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' ard 'L ALL A ROOKH," Every Night. Ti M E Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Tresday, 11 a.m. Tally, Rookh —Wednesday, 12 rioon Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight La^a Rookh—Thursday, 12 mianight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 1$ midnight "' All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not rooLonsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping i oie. Goods steed rt t. c -is.: of Consignee. All claims for 'ois or io be made within sevc.i da^s, or the/ a\. H not oe recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS, Manager. 'a_a_ -gTIOII LONDON DIRECT. The favourite Al Clipper . GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, Avill meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. v^&wV TT ° R HOKIANGA JllliS^- DIRECT. -Ag-^^^^^ The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail on FRIDAY next, the 20th instant. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. Z-Z" nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, *tra^^\N. -■- loa tona register, John js^^^^X McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Js£___________\_\_y^ Trader between AL OKLAND and s=Se92Ss____ LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to d. h. Mckenzie:. Anokland. F«brw. 16.1876. "V" O T I C E. T. B. HI L L Respectidlly intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS. Victoria-street. Auckland. nVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & C 0.,. [WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they have REMOVED to those Extensive Premises in HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, Shortland-street, lately in the occupation of MessrsfMcARTHUR, Shera, and Co., where their Business .vvill be carried on from THIS DAY (Thursday), April 12,1877. . TlfllS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker Ixi. and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confeetionei\ "T AN D J. S O P P E T, ej & Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland..



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing- that they haA-e just receiA-ed from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invito, an in p: e.lon of the Large Stock Aye now haA re on view:— ! )w._-^—-..v— ———( )«_.«wy_.>.^-.( I-a Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence o_ Rennet / i{ Chili Vinegar- ) { Jugged Hare } ! I Red Cabbage I I Mince Meat V ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Pluni Pudc! mg ( ) Oriental Pickles ( - ) German Sausage ( ; ( Orange Jelly ~\ m ) ( Oxford Sausage ) I Apple Jelly » I ) ) Black Currant )■___* ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant I§ ( )Ox Tail ( \G.& B. Honej'7 • ( ) Kipped Herrings / ) —g- -( ) g- -( ! A Nice Assortment o.' Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Jo.t Landed. F. IT. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their i_v ne.'ous palioir. .or the encouragement they have given tbeui in introducing abetter ; class o_ Goods in.o Auckland, and Aye beg to | assure them tbPt Aye will continue to do so, and i offer ihem at reasonable p .ices. j TEAS. We are giAing the Best Vr'ue in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Etmg Direct Impor.3r3 of the Fineit Canter bury Cheese. Hams, and Bacon, Aye giAre un i usual advantages. | PRESERVING SUGARS. j A Splendid Stock on hand, a >... or_ shed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71i.. tins, j Snow Drops, and Mauritius. | . An early call is i especifully solici ted. j N.D.—Goods dcliA'cred in the C.ty and Suburbs, ! and Families Availed upon for Oj.de_-s, F. HETVTN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS. AND PROVISION MffiDCHANTS, muT, HP1 -r>.-.a, COJWKR OF QUEEN AND THE JL POl, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Al;:.. at Grab am si,own and Shorfcland. ■\TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL AJi VANISED IKON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-ste c i_t East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iro_i Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kind.-., Leal Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kind's of Plumbers' Material. N.B.—Highest current rates giAren for Old Lead and Mollis. TV/I" U. F. L\ \V OODII AM, JLtJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: C.re of Mes3is. J. BroAvn'and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, ShorLland-strect. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. _ January 16. 1877. i^7~ "H. S X I N N E R. VV • BUILDER. CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. A'l Branches o" the Building Trade executed by F i,;c_ tenccd Worlanen. Shop BVonts, Oifice 1< irtings. &c.. Se.c. Jj> L. If. M~~E E X, JLV« LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debt, coboeled. SIIQI _TLANP-STi;KK_T (Canning's Buildings). WT. ~ B A L L, o CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as n.bovo, and trusi" by sup plying a good article r.a moderate price to secure a share or p.iblie \nu, oiiago. WARNOCK' B R~O~T H E 1. S, Soap Se Cano.e Manufacturers, Richmond Cox's Creek. Offlr<* t—Dnrham-slxfiot. AueklßTSrt. * ' g T A R /J% JJ OTE L, * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, proprietor. EHREIN FREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. OI NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with CA-ery comfort and convenieni c. It is a faA-om-ito resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a feAV 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. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Uroprietor-'.—Whi'e thank ing the public for thei'- patronage durinor the paifc 13 years, W. F., & Co. would beg to inform them that they have noAV on hand a complete dock of th"i A-ery best dyes, and that, with i heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladh-s of Auckland to .send their Silk and Union Velveto, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, 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 Establishment, "Wellesley-street East, will meet with pmmpt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaA'ing their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purch_.sed this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensiA^e Shedding and poAverful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to bupply DRAINING PIPES and. TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &0., &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will •repeive prompt attention. Q V M O N D S - S T R E E T. I haA^e received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of Avhich I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies. Lustres, Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. TAveeds, 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 El . Appointment c^^^^^^^^ > Marchioness Ladyship '>ls4l-'*w*affi*B»£&il* Normanby. TVf R S. PATE, IvJL S r-'AY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND " RIDING BELT MAKER. i Victoria-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 Coutilh.s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. ~ mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shoetland-steeet Auckland. ? Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ATES T —AMERICAN-'TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received byt^n Mail Steamer. —"EVENING gTAIs," STEAM Printing, Wq^ks,



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADEILL, Proprietor. . Good Liquors. J ""'a' m "'e'-s-'"'1" b.'u't c'h'e rJ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from shin's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. 7^ N * "~S A L E, — LV TflE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, AniiOTT Se Co., acme makers to 11. R, Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany GUSH, unrivalled for Sliced. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. . Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. ________ EYAN, LELL & CO. I> RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES -J Leaves i Onchunga— Auckland— I 9 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. C p.m. Special Coaches as per agrcoment. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SI i ovtland-s treet. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotompbana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and priucipal buildings (alfao album, size) of Auckland. Chi'dren's Portraits taken inst.antanro -sly. fi E O R G E A^K^E^Lrs \J." 1 '_;EM/\^ry»'f SOAP AND OA._ ULlii WORKS. Cash Buyers o. Tallow. iyr R. T. TR A F~F OR D S-.UROEON g£___^^, Wakefiele- DENT IS T, Gj^^gJ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas." Artificial Tooth (from lino to a Full Sot). f A M E S V, L A X E V, ZJf CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore street Jetty. Manufacturer of Shiprv Blocks. Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, BuJlseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. lIARKER has always on hand a large slock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape cdvet:. »\ large si.vJmy in Moi-tiw. At the pre; cut low price of Bricks, intending Guilders will find it advantageous to v c them rather than Timber. Purchase) s con cit.ier bo supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any par. of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert^«^ Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. •■*••• The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot-1 are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. GLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'J,) ' ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_ik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, -from C.D.V. to Life Size^ at, moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ' ~ ' i n~, ft 9c jyjr v's i c^Aii^pn^l; REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A Sl_!or¥ T;IME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHE ET-MUSIC to the amount of 105.,' will be alloAved a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 6s. * f A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be pilered at: Iconsiderably ; ' '■■■* Reduced Prices for Gash, t! ."i ".:!v; * Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford'^A Fresh Suppfty of Chappoll's, Boopey'sj„and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice i Violin Strings, &c, &o.' -.», H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE,: 2.0 QUEEN-STREET' |>00 CASKS CEMENT, (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £11108, ■ '._'_■' Fire Clay '[ - Casks Plaster (American), £1 12;000 Slates (Countess). 7? --' KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. • . Q N S~ ■ A L \ BY THE UNDERSIGNED— , Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize , -:„.,; Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats . -■ Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Rutte.r • . !;. ,- . . Grass Seeds and Clovers ■" ;/ J Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) ; i Bonefloui" (Cell's) i • • '• '•■-<• \ Peruvian Gutino !-; -£Z "-i —- JAKINS & WILLCOX, '; .__ ..rDURHAM-STREET. ' ' JO H N S O P P E~~T, HOUSE, I__Sp' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, •. :.. • . j . JNo. 8, Queen-street. Agent fbrMr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passensrera. Oo.ol.».r 30. IS7P gPi E C I A L NO TIC E. Parties sending PARCELS to apypart of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence nex_Coach, by boojdng at the office of ' JOHN SOPPET, k I* ■_._- «r ,_. \A No' 8« Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. |£Xl P A R A ' ~R A.I L,W A Y. to ensure Dispatch. GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the • _ws ' I 'Otamatea-TUESDAYS, %' •- . ■ . Wairoa-FRIDAYS. ft, By order, - f r A, V, MACDONALD, i " Geiieral:Mft»{i^



-| O POCKETS NEW NELSON HOPS, Ex 'Haavea.' T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE, By TnE Undersigned :— Ex 'EniEMY,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' 'Kenilworth,' & 'Emma': 05 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALITY FLOUR in sacks, 200's and 50's. 210 sacks BRAN : 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Curle' and 'Kate , Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. Ex 'Naedoo' © Dunedin, from FOOCHOW : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. 11. HALL & CO. KAull I! KAull I! JUNK TIMB ER, IN any quantity, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 0/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to -10 feet .. .. 0/0 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. DeliA rery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from GO feet upAvards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Ea.ening Star Office, Auckland. WTCUOI_. II E~N DII V & COT, -Ll AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, c ustom ho use-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sale 3 promptly rendered. /O.EORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. \~JC From opposite Coombess. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at f1.15 a.m. 9.'5 a.m. ! : 10.15 a.m. lbio a.m. , 12.15 p.m. ■ 12.-.5 p.m. / 1.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. . j 4.15 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.rff. v 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 pun. 3 ,-p.m. i p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: , I ' !-8. 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. [CEORGE COOK, Wakefield-street. F. W E B S T E R, « -WIIO__ESATE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: t i33. Queen-street, Auckland. -N«v>rt. thn TT.iir,n Ilnnkl. :pi,-,...; c. c A . R R, JB.* 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- SnaU> Vulcan' Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small #dms, at low rate of interest.—Apply to iMfrj LAISHLEY; Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on nrst-class free ■ hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. Q. DYER, Shortland-stree^. 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 Zealand). , . . The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, ' - Head Master. CJ P E C I A L 1J 0 T I C E, ; F;: Hr . MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and'HonEyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their <V>" 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, Lamb3wool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, TAveeds^ Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. . MR. LECK, Latb Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., .Solicits a continuance of the patronage Of his friends to the neAv firm, and will I guarantee every attention shall be paid |.. s r3 tb«ii* eatswe£ ft* youxs.3 ggjgt»j _*_%*_ va.*.*,



WANTED Known, that D. Goldiels prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes', Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, HaidAvood-Felloes, Shafts, Iro t Bark and Elue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Sec.]. at the loAve_.L market price, at his Yards, Cus' torn-house-street. AN TED "Purchasers for. best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. ner set; a laige stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles,1 made expressly "or Butchers and. other heaA Ty work, at 775. Crt. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Who esale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Imuo.ier, Queen - street. N.B.—AfeAvbest < uali./.Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for cale very cheap. Also, three sets secona-hand Spring Cjrt Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and I)ra>' Harness. Mrr.o LET- a Grocer's House and _i_ Shop, iyrt of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete and gns laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hooson street. TiO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one e.cre choice volcanic land. Rentj 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. j "pi O It S A L W,\ The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in Symonds-street. It is most sub stantially built, and could be easily restored to its former use. H. PARTINGTON, Stilchburj's Buildings, 111 OR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments . 40 x 100 feet eacln frontage to lavo good streets, in Bayfield. Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really gocd Land, •10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balancs bush, only tAvo miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to • JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen -street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, AA'ith an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do snch a business as Avill ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. T'lie most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, SI, Queen-street. iff. TT r : s a l k Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Pi-jrgeries. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable C-roomed Cottage. To be Sold cither as a whole or in separate loir.. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of hind, in one lot; and the Cottage and 1 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 ensy terms. For i'uU particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland. 3rd April, 1577. '_ . 171 Oil PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT,, J Cement, Cement (Knight. Bevan, and St urgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per c^.sk, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. - '...•■ FUR SALE, a 3-horse-poAver Engine and Boilei.—Apply Star Office. * '-/ ' FOR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on frc Thames Goldfleld, doing a good trade, Aviih a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coaciibuilder &c, GrahamstoAvn.- FOR SALE, NeAvton Road,-a (.-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and toims veiy easy, a really good Sevcn rOomecl House, v ith slai_d uiof,. and-freehold allotment, 10 feefctrontaare toUpperQneeii-stivet; by IGS feet deep, well stocked.with choice trees, &c—Apply to „i V i T. f-^jQi '■".-•■ .JOHN SOPPET,. _^j . ■.-.. loNo. 8, Queen-street/ ~g.|^S.—6Go ACRES ofFii:ist-~cla.«s Land, JLx" at 10s. per, acre, easy distance, from Auckland.— S. Vaile] Hous6 and Land; Agent,> ShOrtland-strect, next the Post-office. _S»"ttIArt~—WANTED, a Partner with "c%j_y®__p\f \_fm £500 capital, Id join apracticgul Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition, r- S. Vaile, i Commission .Agent, Shortland-street. .- t •.?-.,-, - " 4?»> X CASH, BALANCE by Weekly dw/VW. Payments of ML. a neat Dwelhng House, quit« new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. *\ '** 4?1 ilfk CASH, BALANCE as agreed. S.JLVV A 5-roomed Cottage.at Spring- bank, with allotment 40 X TOO, good well.—S. Vajile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. >s FOR SALE or LEASE, a most Valuable Orchard, about an acre in extent, with Dwelling-house upon it, situated at the-foot of Rutland Road, Parnell. A rare chance*for- a .•Gardener with a little capital. Terms easy.— Apply early to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. : ;-'- ' -J ¥EWCAST L E riOAL The barque IStag'is now discharging NEWCASTLE' COAL, ; .._,. ■ And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's, I side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. • W$ & G. WINSTON'E, Custom-house-street.;. I_\ |~:■' ■ L O V.,,: \Ef T T, _4__k_* TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, ;': ! • Opposite.United SerAdce Hotel, i .Wellesley-street, ' A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestOAved on him since recommencing business. begs> to inform them that he has .always on hand a Well-sele.ted 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 shrank before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on' cost for cash. WA. WATERMAN begs to inform .. ■ ,_• ,his friends aud the .public of Auckland 6,dv6r 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; • -. ; P " miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of .SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out beloAV Cost Price. S£T Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. M l R A N _ D A C'O'A.l, J. F OOTE Ess s°o ffiasass s«a s fe^ SCrSwf' near RaUA?ay Station* SfcWe hopcß.to secure a share of public



sTOIINS O P P E T ! O HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, * \ . No. 8, Queen-street. \ FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a 1 really good and well finished Jive-roomed | House, with CA-ory convenience, and freehold | corner allotment. 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to \ avo streets in NeAvton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign - st;eet, belonging to Loav and Mo'ion. 1 TO LET, a really Rood Farm of 1. J acres, anouc : one half fenced, and diA'ided in_o paddocks, part ,: of which are under cultivation, the'remainder "• in grass, together AA-ith good orchard, dwelling!! - house, s.aoles, coAV-shcds, bArn, and all neccs , sary building, suitable for citner dairy or mixed . farming purposes, centrally situated, being at ' the junction of two main roads, Avhere a good i business could be done as Hotel and General . Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm '■: «f ISO acres, nearly all fenced and under celiiva tion, except about -_0 acres in bus'- wi_h_cood • Dwelling-house, stable, coAV-sheds &j., only 12 " .miles J.'iom town. 1 FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi. loOncresol • really good Land, tppvt bush nr.rt pay„ sti-ong fern. AVith frontage to the mam river. FOR SALE- a.rn exceedin^'v lo\A r price, 400 acres of: Good Lanf oh the Waiau Block- Waiuku* with creek frontage. FO~_ SALE, cv_ n very loav price, 120 acres , good Bu'.h Land a. the Puhoi. ueing Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-plr.ce. FOR SALE, a ; Bargain, on very easy terms, a . really good 7-roomed House. A\ith every conven ience for a £ai_il§f; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with. 4-roomed house., stables, &c.- only lour miles from Hamil ton, with fron_rvge to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable foil roomed Cottage, gooo. garden, and about 4 acre land, in the best part'of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Busb 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 Rouse with every convenience, and freehold allotnien. 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. ' CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days: January 25, April 12, Julys, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th ■ April. - ' i JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., H-ad Master. T^T IN X S AND TLT AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, * . AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, 5 ;. AUCKLAND.' " ~ , IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERI - i CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND, COTS, ■ BRUSSELS . TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH^ ..- RUGS, /• ' A. DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS. VENETIAN^ BLINDS AND BLIND HOL • ■'."-«• T_ANDS. -■'*-- •'-■■■- ■•■-■ •_-?-"^' • BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES ■l FLOOR CLOTHS, . . J LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, \_ ;DAI_IASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS, SPRING, HAIR,, FLOCK, AND FLAX j MATTRASSES, 'FEATHER BEDS, &C, &c. . ■■■ .- - Iv. iJ'* • " AGENTS FOR THE' ."GROVER AND BAKER" SEWING MAC H^N^E S_- GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICESV THE £9 MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 IoS, ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WiNKS & HALL, S_H O R T L A N D - STREET, THE) LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB iLISHMEN.T IN AUCKLAND1 FOR I ■-_.-•" • _»■ FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHBt&a' -j^ank of NEff. Zealand; ~ .Notice -Is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the ilankmg-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY the 26th'day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the. Half-year ending 31st instant, and for" any other business that mayAe brought before the Meeting. ■ \ wv_.im.«» By order of the Board of Dii^ctorS i . JOHN MURRAY, Auckland/M^ 19th. 1877F °r th 6 Inspector gAN'k-'oF new Zealand. The^ Transfer Books'of this Bank win n_» Closed fi-om Tuesday, 17th inatant tin tSX__.« the 27th idem, both days inofflff Itm Friday> . * JOHN MURRAY Bank of New Zealand, FQi'the f^tor. Auckland, April 9,1877, A UCKLANB PERMANENT CO L^EBTfxi^^UILDIN^^D « j OFProE-93, QUEEN-STR3BT. '_v!S^^Si&^^S^ securities of \ EePa& o estend-^rWeek Totally** 'rf ; lngover -er week. Kepayibje,,.., * H'-„_, ■ ■■ a. d. . ~ £ a. di • i years ... ~ ... 12 6 130 0 0 - 6 years ...... ft j_* 1.3 8 2: Byears.. ~ .. J...8 158 7 8 "> lOyeara A 3 m iG 3 : ' 1 y .y} 1 DEPOSITS recciv€d. m the following ratos~ 12|months or longer *, . • 6 per cent, per annuni 7 day's notice ~ : ._*«j»^_ JOHN BATGKR,, Beoret.jaV; / •jff or 1c c oTjr c m o"VXij jagßß SCHOTT will receive his Punils _t«