The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 2,236.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-.v*^ BEGULAK MONTHLY "i^l^^ iTi' STEAM COMMUNICATION ~3&SB& between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may toe expected here again about the She wid leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. Forfroightorpa.sageapj^t^ & Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20,1877. ■TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY |j of new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1877. FOR TARANAKL NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, L_TTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. "Trafn^ \ Takaxaki Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. well'ngton Tuesday, 15th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. | Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Takanaki ! Thursday, 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Tujpo ..I Tuesday, 29th, 10a.m. 9.15 a.m. Weii-'noton Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Kotoeua.. Tuesday, Mayß, 3 p.m. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ■JSAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Waxaka .. Wednesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — ' FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- i TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from I Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — j . . j HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. j QTEAM COMMUNICATION ! -2lllii2^;lO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND j "^^^THE THAMES. | __________ The fast and commodious s.s. \ ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— j From Auckland — j Monday, 8.30 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday. 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. ! AVednesclay, 4 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i a. McGregor. Agent. *£&***. imOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ' J33ls>__ i 1 MAH URANGI, MATAKANA, -*&***&*' KAWAU, & LITTLK 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. Mahtjkangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at Ham. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting:. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply^^ & C_ TEAM -0N- THE KAIPARA jSplp^'O WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every 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, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. -«*_&>. THOU RUSSELL, WANGA _Jg|gg,jD 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 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. STAFF A for all BAY j OF PLENTY PORTS.) ! The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— i Monday. May 7 Monday, May 21 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 16 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. TVTnO-RTCftOR. Manaepr. .~n^^ "TirrAIKATO STEAM NAVl jl§|S___; VV GATION & COAL MINING "^---sai-'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME-TABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—ThurPday. at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-strep.t. April 26. 1877. «E__3s?=«J C.TEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. ■t__fi3_£_K^ The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows •—. Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, o'b. 7 a.m. Monday. 7th, 2 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be reoeived at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting, HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agrentfl. "TT" mHE Brigantine FLIRT, i*fsHCv. JL 100 tons register, John iseS^SSg^. McKenzik, Master, is a Regular .tf3S-«S^ Trader between AL OKLAND and —Brawß— LYTTELTON. For freight or pa ßß age ap£-to MoT - BNJ -- K . AtinVlanfl. ■n'oh-nar- IS. IS7ft QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD J||||g|; >O ONCE DAILY. The e.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. "rfT^ I^OK LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE jggggggf^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 668 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 passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSiiANK & CO,, Agents le-.lQaeeJHstraet,



MAIL STEAM' **^-*S<' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Deakborne, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «sS^^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION J»~l-g-g-^ WITH THE THAMES AND ssaaea^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOVVN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and • LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Timetable: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Enterpise—Monday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight 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. OR "WAI U~K~TL "V--Ka_s_w; The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 12 noon Monday, 4 p.m. AVedncsday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Friday. 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 11th May. at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ! will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnntra or Nflwmartat '7-^T T7l O R SY D "N~E~Y. iS^^Ov** The regular trader | ,__fei__gi_f syren will leave for above port on or about SATUR ! DAY, 12th May. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLATsE, Asrents. i "_2i*_A minr~NJW ZEALAND I -^%%V SHIPPING COMPANY'S ! KWS^-isaa FIRST SfflP TOE LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 424 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. '^s&^w "VTOTICEto CONSIGNEES The Schooner MERA will com -*z*_^__gp:;mei]ce Discharging at the Kail way tt3_3S_s__aa Wharf, on MONDAY Morning. Consignees will please present Bills of Lading, and Pay Freight to the undersigned. All Cargo left on Wharf after 4 o'clock each day will be at Consignees' risk. COUPLAND & CO., Agents. T A B L E< S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Monday, 11 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. TO RIVERHEAD The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 1.30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. _-*».>. T>ASSENGEIiS' LINE OF jßggtißfe^ JL T PACKETS TONEWZEA «ra__s___Bsls« owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadcnhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyda, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. ! The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j J CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, Sttohbttry'h BuuvniNGs' Qttkkn-rtr-rf.t. •\\r HBl "s k i n n E r; !W • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND i JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. ! All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &.c.. Sec. ; _ T> ~L. H. MEEK, X\/» land and general commis- I SION AGENT. i Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Itents and Debts collected. ; SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). ___ BALL, • 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. AN D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, | And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. ; Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ; INCORFOBATBD BY ACT OP PARLIAMENT. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: I Head Office, Auckland ' Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. : General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association : or i WILLIAM T. J.. BELL, : General Agent. Special Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of i_6ue. Lowest Rates of premiums, and no hampbr tkb coxniTioNs as to residence or occupation. ' \\7 AKNOQJi B&OTHJB Ji'». T T Soap & Carols MANUFAo.yRgjaa BJcteo&£, Oox'a C-eefe



DE V I T T, • GUNMAKER, 24 1, Queen-street. Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK:— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Best Brands in Gunpowder. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Snot, E'ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent CliiUed Snot Breech-loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. KAIPAR.A RAILWAY. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table will be as follows :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.48 p.m. Woodhill .. .. .. 353 p.m. Pairoa 4.4 p.m. Helensville, arrive .. .. 4.20 p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "TVTOTICE TO THE LADIES OF J3l Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men s and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Fire-bell, foot of Orey-atmfit, 7£TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM •J3I MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping axd . Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of t.ho local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to oifer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London. November lfi. 187fi. ■FIDEN yiNE TTOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. List ok Prices :— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/(i V bottle, Grccnless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky! 4/ and 4/6 (proof) %> bottle Danville's Whisky, 4/ perjbottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ ¥ bottle Cousen's Sherry (best). 4/; small, 2/ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, I/; small, 2/ V bottle! Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 V bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 ¥ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ V bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, v,'(> P bottlo Bisquit Dubouchc's Brandy, 5/ "P bottle Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 26 ¥ bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 ft bottle I Old Tom, 4/ "el bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ ¥ bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 14th March, 1877. T3 IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY _H \; _______ Riramel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. JTor warm climates it is invaluable.. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau do Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida, Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- tff%. tions will bear henceforth the Jb4ch! annexed Trade Mark. THABC^S^ma-it E. RIM MEL, Perfumer by \^rs^T appointment to H. R. H. the £r" Prmces3 of Wales, 90. Strand, *«o. London "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL» JJI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinde, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. W~"AIWERA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist Mayproximoj e the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day* _nd Class, £110s. ~ ss. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. TEFFERD AND UNDERWOOD, O PRACTICAL GARDENERS, WELLINGTON-STREET MARKET GARDENS. Cardens kept in order by the day or by contract. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY Insures Buildings of all kinds and their contents, against Fire. At lowest current Rates. Risks taken on Vessels, Freight, and every description of cargo, A. BOARDMAN, Manager. FE E s"~hTh" I P M E N T S OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). rrf Ho s. J. Ha rbv Tf^ wholesale brush manuifactursr, Shoktlakd-.^trebt. Auckland, i Slop MtSk-WPpUea vtfth Bashes for BwqUis



CROWN HOTEL, GRE Y-S TREET, 'Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JAMES BUTCHER, 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 nncut). at, reasonable rates. T\ N A L ¥, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,1 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, Billiakp, 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. 4 L rp.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. GEORGE AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvern of Tallow. ■m/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON /g*s&££x\ Wakekielb- DENTIST, §§g|*i street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tnot.h (from One t*> ft VnV Set.). JAMES B LAKE V, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Coke-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeycs, Bullscyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C X ~& PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKTOR has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt, Bricks, of large size and good colour, mid their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. j\t the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous 1.0 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 stipplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert *2B*wS3& JJotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot"! 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, QUEEX-STREET, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Badk, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 1%/T 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 be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. 1 Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey|s, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QURRN-STBKKT KAA CASKS CEMENT~(KBS) 16a 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'o No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Beruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JO H N S O P P 1 T" HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 3, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcel* Delivery, ami tho Honking of Passengers. O»t.r\lw flft. IR7fl. OPEC F~A~L NOT T~C~%] Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tht Waikato can rely upon them being forwardec with dispatch by Bariy Train, thence per Coach by bookine? at the ofdee of JOHN BOPPET, , „„ __'-~'- No. 8, Queen-street. Agent fop Mr. w. K. Oartw. jT" a1 pa RirnoTirvrTY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should tßivi Auckland Wharf for the Qtf,m.atii?.--TUESDAya,



jg T A R /„,*% JJ OTE L, * Albert-stkeet, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Queen-street, Auckland. (Nort tho Union Bank). POINT 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. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-stkeet East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—Whi'e thank ing th«> public for their patronage durincr the pa«t 13 years, W. W. & Co. would bee to inform them that they have now on hand a complete fitock of th« very best, dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, 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, We|lesley-street PJast, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving 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 O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding iind powerful Machinery, bogs to inform the public; that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILKS of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, «fee, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. S - S T R E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carrnalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. ' J. II r: APE. Appointment 5 Marchioness Ladyship " Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. 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 Coutill6s, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. 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 Home. Charges Moderate. ; CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. mHE TfiNCORE COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. THE THIN CORE /COFFEE Jt_ v> Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE -piNCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. E. M A TL L E R, • (Formerly of Marler & Twrntyman, Plouse Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms: 5 per cent- on the first £100; 2£ per cent. on. he remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. /GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. VX From opposite Coombes's. Kybee Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m, 9.45 a.m, 10.45 a.m. 11,15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1,45 p.m. 2.15 p.m, 3,15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. , iA't p.m. 6.15 p.BQi o.la p.m, 6,45 _i.m> Leaves Newmarkets 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1,30 p.m, i .2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. C p.3U. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: ' ! 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. 5 |, CEORGE COOK, I i : __ Wakefleld-stre&t. ' T Si" M A C~tTO~N~A~L t> *J c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. | N.B.—Renta collected, Money to Lend. • finHE undersigned are Cash Buyers o ' J. GUM, at Highest Market Prices. 3 MOCOL. HENDRy & CO, j Custom-housO'Street. 31st 3V{p«i'oh, WL V / Romuwg, fi&ily at 8.30 y,,nn» IUS a,m.. aii!



HOPS. 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. ON SALE, BY THE UXDERSIferXED :— 10 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 tb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN. 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ANTED Known, that D. Golbie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, 1 Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C... at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. A. WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at, all hours. MrSpO LET, a Grocer's House and _!L Shop, top of TTobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. jYlcCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Moimt Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. i? 1 A —FOR SALE, Building Allot cs&JL\"» ments, 89 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. EOR SALE, a Large~Sliop and Dwelling .' House in Wakerield-street. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. 4**>O/| —CAPITAL Five-roomed 9& r& <LP \F9 Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. jp»B>/| Zi — FOR SALE, Five-roomed oW/Vtivr* House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland sraat. next the Post-office. Rj^Oß SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JO 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good : streets, in Bayiield. Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. TjlOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and Jj terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. 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 be given for selling. This js a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. ROOKS IDE, PAR NELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a oomfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, Newton 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. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment "In Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Subdivision of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. ON S•"A ~L E^ 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfeidh. In lots to auit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST- CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UPSTAIRS BAtt^NggALLKD IN THE A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GKAM iaL MAR SCHOOL. i (Affiliated to the University op f New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are fit' lifetowyI ifetowy ' n ApFa»slgag& ™».~~^_,,,__ raram _ _ Head TWftstor. gQNES I BONSCI "bonST



XOHNS O P P E T tl HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEX-STREET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed. House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to i wo streets in Newton : TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc ; one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling* . house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither 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 ! FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm I of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good, i Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. 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, at 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 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi. being Lot No. 4, j three miles from thc'landing-placc. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-rooraed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SA.bE, 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 four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable ftrar roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bnsb, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at.very low price 3, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment do x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. HA SH T O N & SON' O HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildikgs, • Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. NEWMARKET.—The Lease of Good Business Premises, consisting of large allotment, 54 feet by 135 feet, upon which is erected a Two-storey Dwelling-house and Double-fronted Shop, Sheds, and Two-storey Workshop. A good business in the Ironmongery and Hardware line is now being done This property is to be sold cheap, and is a bargain for anyone in the Building trade. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STREET.—A 4-roomcd Verandah Cottage, with well, and every convenience. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing 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 lj acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREKT. — Your Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has ft frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to iive acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gun dry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PbACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adjoining Britomart House. 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 flight of stains. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the Daily Southern Cross" and "Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of New Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, whenever required, to pay in advancr in all cases where his own safety is not in> perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended j Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors oj the Herald and Weekly News. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonics and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq., Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND, §SFOR SALE, 240 acres of Good LandatAra rimu, about 6 miles from River bead FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark" ably thriving settlement Port Albert %9?\ l^jJ1*11"68, Allotments in Ponsonby. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Roods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked un sharp. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, Insurance Buildings, ONEY TO LEND.—A large sunTol Money to Lend, in sums ;6f £100 and up wards, at very low interest Apply to Mr W Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LlfiNDroirMortga^rit the usual rates of interest W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. TV/TONEY to LEND in large or small JJrJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free ,. n JP^^Htf' &} ! ow rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEWD in largo or small Bums at a moderate rate of Intorest.- Jackson and B.uasell. Solicitors. ON MORTGAGE.—Money "to be ad" yancedixvaarioussums. Principals alone teeated with.-Jsply to P. W. Lolly, Land and Estate Agent, ShorUand-streej^ MONEY TO LEND~^T~Fr^hoTd Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street others, tan have OlHoe Books Ruled aad Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement Magazines, Music, and other W^rks hnivn* i!» all styles by WILLIAM LEYS, BooSnder Machine Ruler, and Account Book MaSc' • "J^ 0 W~^~} ~V E T. B. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Mcmicnl Profession* ma old friends, and the publUi !>i jjencrali thai* , : he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, IN VrCYoIfU'STKKSt, 1 where he •will be touted hi. .•',!! hours tUi.y nnd rnaht, ready to attend to tjyw afutffteitofa, j N.B.—I)R> COK-KIT-i'S* &HfefsUi Mruk'ifH^: Si'ld1 5 tam%y and msfmasi q toa»&