The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,239.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1877.

PRICE : OIv TE PENNY.



-*a**^ "DEGDLAR MONTHLY V^^p-J7i/ STEAM COMMUNICATION <^K»»s ''Betweex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOSAN, may be expected here again about the She wili leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20,1877. ■TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1877. ipor taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Masukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. iraS?.* Taupo . Friday, 11th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Weli 'ngton Tuesday, 15th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Tabaxaki Thursday. 24th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'.ngton Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ><APIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. _^__ . ■ — j Wanaka .. Wednesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — ' ' FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipul Friday, 18th I FOR" NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEK-STREET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTExIM COMMUNICATION ■|§&|^;kJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <ffi=S3SS'THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland — Friday, 11 a.m. From Thames- Thursday, 4 p.m. •Friday. 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «£&&*. 17<0R THE HOT SPRINGS, JgSJaCa^' V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, "^s^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, ■will sail as under-:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday', Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friilay at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Mataknna, ttc, every Tuesday at 11 am. From MataVana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage a P ply c t0 gEY & sgrvs^ C.TEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~|||||||^>O WATERS. The s.g. 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. xcAgEY&so^ «siteßfc^ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,J|||||g;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 FRID A V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— 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. MCGREGOR. Manager. ~____w -\xrAIKATO STEAM NAVI- Jilggs__; H CATION & COAL MINING ■S^a^B* 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—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Sfiorfitflirv Fort-street. April 26.1877. j^-u. nPHE Brigantine FLIRT, .^ip^Vv JL 100 tons register. John ■^HfVX^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular jyE^sp6^ Trader between AL OKLAND and ■fiJESasa-" LYTTELTON. For freight or passage ap^o MoKKNZIK AnoklJUrl. FnhrnaiT 18. IR7«. .^ks*^ C_TEAM~TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— "'Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Thursday. 12.30 p.m. Friday, 5 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Pulioi to Auckland: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 7 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. «_rks^ C_TEAM TO RIVERHEAD l||||g|; O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave aa under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. J. CASEl r & SON. _^ZT~ TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. .§3jl|b=j||^ TO FOLLOW THE -j^^^^^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 668 tons register, Captain Thomson. Aa the greater part of this vessel's cargo i 3 already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK fc CO,, l&lQuecn'Streo.t, AWfetend, April )% J.Sy?»



■sagb^QTEAM COMMUNICATION Ji|ia3igg;k3 WITH THE THAMES AND *EBa*aB!yCOROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS 10WN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE1 and • LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rqokh—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. ! WAIUKU. "VS^^*^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 1.30 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 and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with nrompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onp.hunarn. or T^owmftrkfifc. "^^ Tne p. s . OREGON ! Will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga— From Waiuku—" ; Saturday,.2.3o p.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. i Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin s Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. 3iw>T mil NEW ZEALAND JL SHIIPIXG COMPANY'S reSaSSaSaa first SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, %, AAI at Lloyds, -121 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. ,g&|fe^m I M E TABLE. *"*"*" g.g. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, os. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. KENDRY & CO.. Assents. to riverhead The p.s. TE AKOHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12 30 p.m. J. KDWARDS, Agent. ,-i., OASSENGEIiis' LINE OF J^gr^3^ jL packets to new zea- BawUgttirasEaeg owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-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 Lloyds, 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, V Agents. ORTJTOKBKANK & C 0..) ,~^=K "I^OR LEVUKA DIRECT. The regular trading schooner ■^S^B™ JESSIE HENDERSON, John Ukquhart, Master, will sail as above on TUESDAY, loth instant. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. May S, 1877. J CARSON, Horse and Land Agent 9 Rent and Debt Collector, BTrnnniTßV's ■RiTnvnTiwss* Otiks-.n-btrtt.it.t. WiL SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittinsr3. &0.. fee. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 QUEEN-STBEIST, AUCKLAND. fVoivt. t.ho T7nir>n RankV T. B A L L~ • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, QUBBN-STRBKT, 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. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. KESH SHIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES BLAIKIE, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). DE V I T T, • GUNMAKER, 2ii, 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 :— Shot, 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 Chi'led Snot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. WARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offloo ._nnrhn.m-Qtrnofc A Tinlrlanrt m H~O S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortlakd-stkeet Auckland. J Flour Mills supplied with Brashes for Brassing Flour, nrold ones refilled. j "OUNES 1,. BOMBS I BONES ! Bought in »w cm«.ut!y B B for Qajw »t the Prea 4|. fc *, SQPVKTS



g T AR /J% JJ OTE L, * Albert-street, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EH REIN FREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. Albert*®Bßß§*" 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 Savings Bank. mHE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE JL 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. 01 NT 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. 18f)4.] j mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND OT,EANTNG ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellf.slf.v-strhet East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi'o thank ing th"> publin for t.heir patr»nag« during ty>n pa"t 13 years, W. ffl. He Co. would bet: to inform them that thoy havo now on hand a complete nf-ook of thr' very best dyes, a"d that, with 'heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they ca" turn r>"t their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladins 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, Wcllesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen watted upon by leaving their addmss, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellcsley-strcet East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. QYMONDS-STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin ('loths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery- Hats, from 18. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. HEAP E. Appointment <~&jMilsijwkmAZfi£' Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, 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 Abernytc, 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. TITTA R KWORTH TEMPERANCE TV 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. HE. M A R L E R, • (Formerly of Marier & Twf.ntyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dcnnes'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 11. E. Marier 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. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9-15 a.m. 9.15 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. I 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. ! 4.46 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, Wakefleld-street. JM. MACDONALD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—-Rents collected. Money to Lend. nnHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of JL GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street. 31st March. 1877. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATB CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba«ik, Queen-street, Auckland. ! Firat-claes Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, !at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STRBET. | Agent for Mr. A: K. Carter's Waikato Parcels I Delivery, and the Booking o? Passengerß. j Ontotuvr SW. IS7R. __^ SPECIAL ~N~O T FcT"E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of tha WoUtßto can relyupon them being forwarded with dispatch by Katlr Train, thence per Coach,



! '; TT ops. -.. |:, 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. I—| f\'NS A L E , V By the Undersi(*ned :— 40 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 ;; „ in 50 and 100 lb. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 ~ PEARL BARLEY 10 „: BRAN 90 salts FOWL WHEAT 20 tonis CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 case's! BACON and HAMS (in cloth) i casefi 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. KAIPA R A RAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table will be as follows :— Riverhcad, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumco .. 3.10 p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. licwiti .. ' - ..' .. .. 3.18 p.m. Woodhill ; 3 53 p.m. Pairoa i.l p.m. Hfilensville, arrive .. .. 1.20 pm. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TtrOTITTE" TO THE LADIES OF J^i 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, <>d 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: MR!?. WTLLTAMS. onDOßite Wirn-bell. foot of Cl>-oT.«(-.roof.. nVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JLI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). ViOTORIA-STREET EAST. —FOR SAIflC— " Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old I/end and Metals. WATWE RA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 103. per week, or Bs. per day. ' nd Class, £110s. „ os. ~ Waiwera. 21st April, 1877. m" ~0~ M A T 6 SAUCE. W". HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Is Now Ready, and he can guarantee it to be the Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in" jurious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained wholesale at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. SO U T H~~B RIT IS H 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. 1y O T? I C E T. B. H IL 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, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Vtotorta-htrwtct. AuoKT.Arjrt. mHE TmNCORE riOFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TmNCORE /COFFEE Is Packed ia One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TriNCORE JL HJ Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. \ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±%. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversity of Ne\v Zealand). The Quarter Days for the ourrent year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Wfißri Maßtflr. "XTEW zeaTZnu insurance , JLI COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and iavested .. ... £870,000 Insuranoe against LOSS BY FIRE of ever/ description of/Property :yay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer« chandise, Goods. o,nd Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Rißka oa Speoie i Sttbjeot to special arran^meßts, (tft LoagEs PsttttttWi.v PAX),



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, ~ Proprietor. Good Liquors. Jam" 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 or uncut), at reasonable rates. N S A~ L E^ — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECfRA,' 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, Billiatcp, Pool, akd Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. B~~KIERLEY'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. 4j).m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. 1%/T R. T. TRAFI ,R D SURGEON d£"slSs\ WAKEFIELD DENTIST, (m3'«il>& street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ArtJflHiil To«t.h (from Orm to a TYill Rot.). JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dcadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. "O R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can cither, be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. "TV|~ 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. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice r Violin Strings, &c, &c. IL CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 2tO QUKKN-STRKTCT K. A A CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. f\ N SALE, • BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. TZ" AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. __ A. V. MACDONALD, ■ ftpinarai Manager. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums iof £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. TV/TONEY to LEND in large or small JJtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solioitora. ON MORTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated wi^h. —Apply to F. W. Lally. Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. M~ J~ERrC~H~X"N"TS~AGENTS, and others, can have OfS.ce Books Ruled and ! Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements i Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in ! all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Aooount Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvkniiw Stab otnee. Wynnham-Ht.rpflt. ' mHE THISTLE HOT EL, (Nca-r the Theatre Roj;al) ( * 1 FIRST. CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM!



\I7ANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, Tf of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland :—Good Family Tea, 2s %l Ib; Choice do, 2s 6d: Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese; from 4d $ Ib; Sparkling "White Sugar, 5d $lb ; Pure Limejuiee, 8d W bot.; Pearl Barley, 3Jd 8 lb; Whiting, Id lb; Washing Soda, 7lbs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Siivcr Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few 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. ANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a share of public support. WANTED, Purchasers for aFashionable Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to is 6d each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the market price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each; Flowers, from 3d. a spray: Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises; a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks. 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head; these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from 11s to 18s each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address: J. Greex, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all Icinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C.fc at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ■ A. WATERMAN begs to inform c 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 settler 3 and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. 7® -fl A\ —FTrErSALETTSTjIdiiig Ailot r^JL^™* ments, 8!) x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. TJI OR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling .Sj House in Wa.kelield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. jt»»>6>^ —CAPITAL Five - roomed ay rv* 9& X 7 9 Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. j£??>/fl /\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed dfe/v'Ttvf© House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland sr99t. next the Post-oflice. 17\ OR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments ■40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two 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 good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles froni Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-atreet. 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 is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply t% F- G. Bwington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Qupen-strect. ~E> ROOK SIDE, PARNELL. 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 erectert a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and. cards to view, maj be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents. Fort-street. OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR~SAiE,"~reruarkably 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 Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. 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 iw advance in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of 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. FOR SALE, 240 acres of Good Land at Ara rinm, about 6 miles from Riverhead. FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. FOR SALE, Three Allotments in Ponsonby. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked up sharp, THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17. Insurance Buildings. BENJ AM IN T A NNE r! (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the pubhc that hB has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business, to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the best guarantee tor the futnre, he therefore relies on Ins sixteen years residence m Auckland as a sufficient test jof his integrity and business ability Office- Corner of Queen and Shortland-Btjffi.. upstairs.' RL. H. M~" E E"""K" ' LANDaib J N3A Calf lA^ COMMIS" • Several Valuable Pronerttes foV Sale or Lease.



TOHNS O P P E T O HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, , No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really Rood and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and treeliola corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 i'eet frontage to wo streets in Newton TOLET, a really eood Farm of 150 acres, adoug one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings 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 Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &■„•., only 12 i miles from town. i FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol : really good Land, part bush and part strong i fern, with frontage to the main river. ! FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, -JOG I acres of Good Land on the Waiau Wock, Waiukul I with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acrea good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, three miles from the'landing-placc. I 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 SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed hc.iise, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy termo, a comfortable fGiar roomed Cottage, good g^irdtu, and about -1 acres land, in the best part ol Richmond. . FOR SALE, cheap, a good.Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at P. onsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ASHTON& SON • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. 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 oEGood Business Premises, consisting of large allotment. 51 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 1o 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-roomed 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 JunctionHote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-voomcd House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about I| acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — Four Allotmcn2 with two Cottages erected, thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to- Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from ono to five acres on tha road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 2SO 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 Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A sijt-roqmed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buililiiigs noxt 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 at stai's. 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. FOR, SALE, by K. C. GKEENWOOD, HOTEL BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; And at the Corner of Queen and Short land-streets. FOR SALE, a country Hotel (freehold), 6 acres of good pasture land, doing a very good trade, near town, and in every way a good investment for an enterprising person with a little capital. Terms easy FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, a Dairy Farm of 50 acres, for the most part volcanic soil of the very best quality, free from stones, thoroughly fenced and divided into 8 or 10 paddocks, and, mostly laid down in good grass. House contains nine rooms, with every convenience, good stabling and outbuildings, &c, &c. Price, £1600. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a compact little Homestead, six miles from town by a good road, about 5 acres of good land, fenced and divided into three pad docks, good orchard, and garden, well watered by stream, good well. Cottage contains 5 rooms-, and only 18 months old. Price, £230. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage of 4 rooms, nearly new, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Gundry-street, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. per week. Price, lowest, £185. Terms, £85 cash, balance at FOR SALE, near town, a Villa Residence, containing seven rooms, with every modern convenience; about 2 acres of rich volcanic soil, laidout as paddock, orchard, garden, shrubbery, &c, very handy to town, and suitable for a business man. Price. £500 •(lowest).. Terms, £100 cash, balance at £8 per cent. FOR SALE, a very desirable Property, about three miles from town, of about 18 acre& of ihe richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks, il acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; well arid substantial in built House, containing about nine rooms, good stabling'and outbuildings. This is a property seldom to be met with, as the gardens, vineries, and orchards are worth some hundreds per annum. Price, £2200; terms easy. FOR SALE, a new, well and substantially built six-roomed House, off Karansrahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only just finished, and can be had a bargain. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage in Cook street (quite new), very large allotment, good situation, and will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving Auckland. Price, £220: terms ea=y. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street Price, £90. FOR SALE, three Cottages in Duke-street let to good tenants for 30s. per we<=k. Price for the lot, with freehold allotment, £450. FOR SALE, a very superior Villa Residence, near town : also, several Cottages, &c &c ■ FOR SALE, ohoice Farms, Targe and small« Land, improved and otherwise;. Allotments & the city and suburbs, &c. Q^y.-^SR' Pr °PertJ of eyery description to if not sol? advertising, or commission m^Tn^? 4 dverfcisemenl % oard > Market-house < streets C°mer an and SlwrtWl' R.. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION Market-house; ' ' And Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets A UCKLAND MOUEL. TJiAlHiad -* »- o O n O O L, In Union withthe Society op Arts, Lonjekbt, CHORAL HALL, SYMONBa-STREBT. Science, Commerce, and Manufacture • Mr Josiah Martin, Society avn"" ' Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing and Survev inc: Mr. E. Frasek Jones. C,E. Frenoh (Commercial and Literary); Mons. F\ Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Or. Hansen. ' English literature, Classics and Mathematics; Mr. H. T. Pyokokt. Music; (Vocal and Instrumental); Mr, M. Swallow, JUNJQK TKACHERs: Mr. T, H. EU& Ifjgg Howard, Wm .DraußhU