The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, KZ„ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1877.

PIIICE : ONE PENNY.



TT.OR SYDNEY AND MEL gSgll^jP BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, at 12 o clock noon. Shippers are requested to Pass Export En tries, complete Shipments, and present Bills ot Lading for signature by 10 o'clock a.m. on day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our Office. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. JK3, Queen-street, . ■ • • „ Auckland, 19th March, 1877. , ITNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Well'ngton Saturday, 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Hawea ..^Wednesday, 28th, Ba.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki | Monday, Apl 2,10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL^ TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. . Rotoilua.. Tuesday, 27th, 4p.m. .. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. .sS&fe^ 17.0R THE HOT SPRINGS. IPP____ l_ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, **3sssS»rKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs eA'ery Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply c to gEY fc OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD '^> IO ONCE DAILY. ■«___-_3_~3B>» The s.s. LILLY Avill leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— Q a m 1-30 p.m. aa J. CASEY & SON. *C_**- C.TEAM ONTHE KAIPARA WATERS. The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensvillo for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, 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. Sjb^npTT~M E T A B L El S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.;. Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. «_^__^ TT^OR- RUSSELL, WANGA [jllll^ En 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. ARGYLK will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. 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 folloAvs :— Friday, March 16 Monday. March 26 Wednesday, March 21 Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. "A. MnC-RKGOR. Manager. -^W UiT A I W E R A, -j___j»> YV hot springs. «______* Arrangements haA-e 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 the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, ToAvels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SAIUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. 352^5^ X&TAIKATO STEAM NAVI -I____s___: VV GATION -.COALMINING ■*SBas,^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME~TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and 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. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10.1877. ~G*ljv" Tp°R LONDON DIRECT. r^^^^^^^. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchetx, Commander, noAv alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. , Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. fV?*_ rpHE Brigantine FLIRT, «ir_____-_v J- 10° tons re_dster, John «K!«*sbs_S_-" Mc___N__B, Master, is a Regular _4_^_SF^ Trader between AL CKLAND and ll^r^rT!r-' LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to d. H- Mckenzie. Annblfl-nd. -TAh_TlA|— 15. JB7« OR WAIUKU. °£&ss£& The gs _ TAM 0' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as folloAvs :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: __»_ Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.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 ane. M.-icfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., Will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onahunara or Newmarket. rTKJL QTEAM TO THE WADE '^jl^^^^. The paddle steamer ■*P([ EFFORT le_£- Hy follows :— j. Rom Auckland— From Wade- Friday, 10.15 a.m. Monday, 4.30 p.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be revived at the office of Messrs, Holmes Bros, . Weather and other circumstances permitting, " WWW BMW *^



to coromandel. "t3^B-SSB*-» The new iron s.s. KINA J. Bewicke, Master, will leaA^e as follows:— From Auckland: From Coromandel: ' Friday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday night Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. «SSk^_ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION jlS|3§g;lO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "ssSsas^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, ; A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under p j From Auckland— Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. From Thames— ' Thursday, 10.30 a.m. ' Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. _$$__$&-TT ° R"Y AIU KU. -^zzs^te? The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Thursday, 9 a.m., calling at Pollock Saturday, 11 a.m. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. I Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbius : Auction Mart will be attended to. , M. H. ROE. i _=_hA. mHE NEW ZEALAND I -^35#%-_ AL SHIPPING COMPANY I _§|^_I|_^ (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. I London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street Avithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET ! consists of :— Tons. Tons. iTheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 ! MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 j 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 betAveen the i United Kingdom and NeAV Zealand. The saloons i and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged ! and provided Avith every requisite for the com ! fort of the passengers, avlio are provided with : bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale ,is most liberal. Second-class and steerage i accommodation is all that can be desired, and j the ships are commanded by experienced mas- S fers. I The Company also charters ships of the highest j class as required, and A'essels are despatched ] from London to each of the principal ports of ; the colony Avith strict punctuality every month. j 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 carg<3, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , rf^s_^ mHE NEW ZEALAND jpSjflo^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. 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, Avili have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to ' THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ,s£Vfe^ C.TKAM COMMUNICATION Jllll3^K3 AVITH THE THAMES AND "teSsazyCOROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 12 midnight Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. Return Tickets available by either Boat. 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 j seven days, or they a. ill not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. waatfc^ AUCKLAND STEAM _liS§__SiK •£__. PACKET COMPANY -"sSS-SEiiiW" (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above ports on FRIDAY next, 23rd instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Will take in cargo at the Railway Wharf. FOR AWANUI, GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave for the above on MONDAY, the 26th j Instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Taking cargo to all ports and places. W. LODDER, Manager. "^K X>ASSENGERSr"LINE OF &§SJ&^. JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA a_—_iS-»H~ Owned by Messrs Shaw, Saa'ill _ Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New i Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at I Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. ' The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and i convenient. '■ The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment I for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost I regular intervals. ! Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN __ CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in i all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star offloe, | Wyndham-sfreftr.. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury'r Buildings' Queen-street. ARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotel second to none in Now Zealand. A considerable portion or the ground floor or the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS: thu3 offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch Avill, the pro prietor is assured, find no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda i tion. I The Bath-rooms are fitted up Avith every requisite. . . The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient , guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. I Tho new Billiard-room is acknowledged fey connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to mm _~„,, „-,.„,_-.-, MR, W. F. WARNER, Commeroial Hotel, Gft_.edi.al Square, ph#»tsuj!s» j



j "El DEN yiNE TTOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 _1 bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4/ and 1/0 (proof) _) bottle Danville's Whisky, 4/ per bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/ ; small, 2/ f» bottle Cousen's Sherry (best). 4/ ; small, 2/ _J bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, I/; small, 2/ 13 bottle, Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 ip bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 .* bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ -1? bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, 5/6 _) bottle Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ 3. bottle Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 2/6 ■.' bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/ ; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/ $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 _J bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (OA^er-proof) same j * 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. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! i I F. HEWIN & BROTHER 1 HaAre much pleasure in announcing that they j have just received from Messrs. Crosse and I Blackavell (Purveyors to the Queen) another ! SHIPMENT OP SUPERIOR GOODS. We i enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite 1 an inspection of the Large Stock we now have j on view :— j )_. g ( p3__§ ( j \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ! { Chili Vinegar J : Jugged Hare } | I Red Cabbage \ > Mince Meat \ ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ! \ Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( j { Orange Jelly \n ) ( Oxford Sausage / I Apple Jelly \ ° ) { Hare Soup ) ) Black Currant ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant \% ( )Ox Tail ( (C.& B. Honeyj • ( ) Kipped Herrings ( )g( ) g ( 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 Aye beg to assure them that Aye will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. T E A S. We are giA-ing the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, Aye give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in LoaA-es, 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, „„,- HP 1)( w Corner of QUEEN and THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. A L F R E D S^i E E ' S CALVESFOOT JELLY! CALVESFOOT JELLY! Wholesale aed Retail. M. S O M E RVIL LE, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-street, Auckland. CHEAP DRAPERY STORE, SYMONDS-STREET. I Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the benefit. lit Flowers, Ribbons, General Milliner.-, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. NEWCASTLE COAL. The Barque 'Stag,' Is Daily Expected Avith a Cargo of 4:50 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-house-street. r\ N S A L E, By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in-half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C. T. H. HALL & CO. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manijfacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offl<v» • —Vlnrhi-W.-otroAt.. A-iob.ni.i_? ROOKS & BASS ET T, 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 depateh, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B, Brooks, lata Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Per* ; dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and , $t&s. City (&w _e») $gaitftrjMi



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. —SCTfdbLT'city'West No. 1, Jl_i Union-street, conducted by Mr. J. Braba zon, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 36 years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the old country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourth. AM E S 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 ot uncut), at, reasonable rates. T\ N S^ A L E; — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to 11. It. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished Avith the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'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. U L M A N"9-^ 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 instantanerusly. H _TTCHEN 5S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEA rER-FAILING remedy For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Welles l c v-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica li 7^EORGE A X E R S \_7< Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TUT R. • T. T" ETX F "FORD "^ SURGEON /T.SiSSSSs Wakediele- DENT IS T, QW??p|& STREET. Teeth extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Ga3. AH-.iflf.ml TwvfcVi (from (Inn fco a Full Sot.. Wilson & co.s cellbtiated BAKING POWDER.—This uoav famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son 8c Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho Avholesalc agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient Avhich is often found in many Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as toils purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. Sec that every label is pro perly marked by tho Manufacturers. M" ~r7~f. b7~w oodh am, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January i(>. 1877. AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.' R. FAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho abo Are. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either Aveekly, fortnight,!}-, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, Avith the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER. HAIR AN BRISTLE MERCHANT, &c, Shortland-street, Auckland. _5S_ The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is giA'en, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair. Hog Bristles, fee. "VTEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE i_l CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWINGTON has been requested to Cana^ass for Si7bscrip .tons in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government will give a Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response Avill be made to this appeal. The current year terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub s ribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to M EAVington before that time. T. M. HAULTAIN, >-• „ „.„„ WM. C. KENSINGTON, f aon- ecs pURIKI POSTS ON SALE. Th. undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. 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. IJT O |T I C E. T. B. HI L L Respectfully 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, g FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victor! a-strket. A ucklajtd. "1%/TR. MA ID EN ' S 'BUS between l IVJL AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will ' leave as follows :— (%.4b a.m. /9.30 a.m. I 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. j From 11.45 a.m. From 112.30 p.m. Auckland ■< 1.15 p.m 6AVmarkets 2 p.m. I 2.45 p.m j 3.30 p.m. I 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. \ fi.i. f>.rr' \ ft.R.! p.m. £lAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Brioks (Stourbridge, £1110s. j Fire Clay I Casks Plaster (America«)> £1 ! 12,600 Slates (Oountesa). i KEANE & JENKINSON, . Yfc.9.%fit-eet gggf, I,



K AOI! K AURI! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet .. .. G/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 12 inches in diameter. DeliA rery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upAvards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Ea'ening Star Office, Auckland. ARKWO It T H TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The aboA'e is situated within a feAV yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. ■^TICCOL, HENDRY &~C OT, JLI AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed tor sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru SaAr Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Office, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 16,1877. "DILLIARD "OOOM. ii____-_Kv»'" „„.„____, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. T> F. W E B S T E R, .* _• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland, INfvx.-. -ho Union TtavtW. SPECIAL M 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 Avill OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK of MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and Avill guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street, HAVE JUST OPENED, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEAV PATTERNS OP PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per Carnatic and Glenlora, offer special inducement to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, and new designs Artists' Colours in 'oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries EngraAdngs, Oleographs, Photographs, and ' Sorax Balance of stock of Chromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, and Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnish Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticorrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters'and Decorators' Sundries Portland Cement. esr Wholesale and Retail. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95. and fl7. Oueen-Rtreet. B~^a C A R R 0 HOUSE, LAND. & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. XT ERR S C H O T T, R.A.M.L., : -J*-^- begs to announce that he receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Musio i Warehouse, and at his residence, opposite St. j MattheAv's Church. j Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, 1 Theory and Composition, on application. i mo THE MEMBERS OF~THE AUS SOCIETr ALUN MUTUAL PROvIOENT Ladjies and Gentlemen,—The time for a. hich J Ayas elected a member of the Board of Directors of your Society expiring at the next annual meeting, I beg to inform you that I shall be a Cnndidate for re-election. Trusting to a continucinee of your confidence. A are, yours obediently, ' I IHW7I. W*WW



J"OHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, Avith every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Loav and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, anouc one half fenced, and diAdded into paddocks, part of which are under cultiA ration, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling house, staoles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of tAvo main roads, Avhere 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 cultiA^a tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, coAV-sheds Ac, only 12 miles from toAvn. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres oi 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: Avith creek frontage. :•<__ FOR SALE, at a A-ery loav price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'lan ding-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good Avell, and freehold garden, 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAi_E. at an exceedingly low 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, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 1 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 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact nttle Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and build ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. .^BERT^^SBSHSSSr Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel 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 SaAdngs Bank. <___^N_l-^«_-,<r CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba__k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken j instantaneously. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all.jkinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings,-Broad Timber, H. use Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro ( Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &a, ,&c. at the loAvest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of; Buggy Harness, to know that the under- .• signed has Twe Sets of Best English-made, Avith Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale afc cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Lcmh Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and .other .heavy j Avork, at 775. 6d. each, complete Avith mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler,, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street.' N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small stuns, 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. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. j ONEY LENT on Building Soeietjj principles, or on any terms to «uit Borrowers. Loans negotiated—.Charles Wil liamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. RY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All the Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is aUvays open for Refreshments. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Undersigned are CASH Pui" chasers ofgl HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in ony quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Mant- pact —kbrs Anr.ltln.Tid. ' ' ' " ' 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," Avith the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PJPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. JW MACDONALD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B —Rents collected. Money to Lend. NOTICF. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can. rely upon them being fonvarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coaoh, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, __ «_-.__.■_-- Ne. S, Queen-streat. Aarertt .nr Mr. TV. T_. Carter. Fp H0 S. J. H A it B U T T, __L ' WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, SHOR'rL.V'ND-S'i'i.KKT AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ~N °w" p "U""B f l s lrE"^ r£ ffi^T MA^ 01r THE PTTY fW> SUBURBS OS AUCKLAND, comprising the City and the Highway Districts of Ponsonby, Newton. Mount _w*.lU' rc^ % U ' Ed?n Terrace. Karangahape, } Gratton Road, Mount Eden and Epsom, Parnell j Newmarket, Remuera, and One Tree Hill, shew' ! ma the numbers of original Lots, Subdivisions |of Lots, and Sections, with all Roads and I Streets, the Waikato Railway with Stations, I and the Kaipara Railway as finally located. Compiled with great accuracy to a scale of Ten Cnama. to an Inch.—4t all the, Se.ifsea&r,,-*-.



'^IHORAL HALL. THURSDAY" EVENING, MARCH 22. ; PROGRAMME OF CONCERT IN AID 06" THE ' LIBRARY FUNDS OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. PART I. 1. Glee—" Bloav, Gentle Gales" .. Sir E. Bishop 2. Song—" The Last Cartridge" .. .. G.Serpette MR. GRADWELL. 3. Grand Duo Concertant (for two Pianofortes) Sen MRS. ELLIS AND MISS J. MAUNSELL. 4. SONG—" Stirrup Cup" Arditi GENTLEMAN AMATEUR. 5. Song—" 0 take me to thy heart again!" Balfe LADY AMATEUR. .-. 6. Reading—"The Natural Bridge" ElihuX&umtt DR. ELLIS. 7. Song—" The Mountebank" Vivien -MISS LEAF. 8. Song—"Thouwiltreturnnomore" Tito Mattel MR. HARDING. , 9. Trio—" O Memory!" E.Leslie Interval of Five Minutes. 1 part ii. ; 1. Duet (for tAvo Pianofortes)—" Belisario" i Donizetti \ MRS. ELLIS and MR. STUBBING. 2. Song—"Maud" M.Lindsay MISS VAUGHAN. 3. SONG—"Fearless" F.Campana MR. BRETT. 4. Song—" Will he come ." Sullivan LADY AMATEUR. 5. Reading—" Christmas Eve in a Belfry" DR. ELLIS. Litchfield Moseley 6. Song—"NeverMore" Mattel MR. HARDING. 7. Song (by desire) —"Ruby".. Virginia Gabriel MISS LEAF. 8. Duet—" La ci darem" Mozart MISS VAUGHAN and MR. BRETT. 9. Glee—" Calm be thy slumbers" Sir E. Bishop HERR SCHOTT Has kindly consented to assist at the Concert, by accompanying several of the Songs. To Commence at 8 p.m. precisely, Admission :—Reserved Seats, 35.; Body of Hall, 25.; Gallery and Orchestra, Is. Plan of the Hall, and Reserved Seats, at Upton & Cos. Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Upton's, Wayte's, and Champtaloup and Cooper's, Queen street; and of Mr. Salter, V.M.C.A. Rooms, Wellesley-street; and Mr. Robinson's, Chemist. Parnell. - mHEATRE ROYAL. FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 23rd March. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT tendered to MR. RICHMOND THATCHER !j -t-T A GREAT BILL. _» TELLERS LIE GARDENS. EASTER MONDAY. PROGRAMME :— ONE MILE HANDICAP.—Ist prize, Go d Watch; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 2s. 6d. § 150 YARDS HANDICAP.-lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £I.' Entrance, 2s. 6d. RIDING THE YANKEE HORSE.-Prize, £5. Whaever rides the animal 20 yards without being thrown, will be entitled to the prize. En trance, 2s. 6d. THROWING THE HAMMER. RUNNING HIGH JUMP. HOP, STEP, AND JUMP. THREE-LEGGED RACE. Entries for the Half-mile, 150-yards, Hurdle Race, and Yankee Horse Performance, with name, colours, &c, Avill be received by the Secretary till MONDAY, 26th instant, at 9 p.m., at the Occidental Hotel. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretaiy. RL. H. M E E E, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Cannings Buildings). T^ICTORIA imLOUR -|L|_LLS, SYMONDS-STREET. WILSON AND MCGREGOR have ahways on hand : Flour, Bbarpa Bran, Oata Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats ' Beans, &c, &c, At the Lowest Rates. "7/HEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. -t2r Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele brated Baking Powder.'—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. BOYAL LETTERS PATENT/ The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Robley's Aerated Flour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence, distension, or pam after meals, gout, gravel &o For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Pastry of all kinds because requiring less butter and fewer eges' the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled. Oue trial solicited to t*>st its value. w • ►Jola by Grocers and Storekeepers. Wholesale Agents MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN I Auckland. WT. B A LT • .CHEMISTAND DRUGGIST -214, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, W. T. B. begs to announce that he has oom' 3 .?J_! d Bu3i nef. as above, and trusts by sup* plying a good article at a inoder. .te price to sootrrtf a share of public patronage*, ' . . ? *»_\ ?_» _wf- The ; Appointment Co®l \ %&£> Marchioness- ASp «#&&&& Nol i b y/ MR S. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to.inform the Lndisa of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just reoeiv _d, ex Abernyte,. a splendid etook of Stay IWaterials fr"ra home, including White and Grey French O-tiltes. White and Pink Ratteens. Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering J_*-n; also. Btronss