The Evening Star.

Vol. VXII.-No. 2,217.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«ga&^ ""EH OR SYDNEY AND MEL jpggffißte^JJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite e.g. : HERO, Captain Logan, left Sydney yesterday, the 11th instant, and is due here on the 16th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 19th inst. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agenta. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 12th April, 1877. ■"TNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. i Steamship. Date of Sailing. "Trafn.* Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. TaUPO .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.ni. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. ~FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Thursday, 19th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Whahf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 24th, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ,32^. C 1 TEAM COMMUNICATION _ll|§Sll|;k3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •s^^SS'THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Saturday, 12 noon From Thames- Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «s&^^ TT^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, 3e?l [gT MAHURANGI, MATA KANA, *SsaS^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.B. 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 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 to J. CASEY & SON. <^Vfe,. OITEAM TO RIVERHEAD £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under:— \ From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 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. *Sjk&£^ XT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA- J||§!|g£;Jj 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— Btrictly 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 FRIDA 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 :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Monday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 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. McGRKGOR. Manager. «s^s^Tir A I W £ R A, 4g||g|jg; VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR 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. ~ZZ~ mHE~Brigantine~ FLIRT, •OfS^v JL 100 tons register, John ■fejS~<steN|^. McKenzie, Master, is a Regular .■gfflT-r^gg^ Trader between AL PETARD and "in Ml hi LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZIK. AnntlaniTL Wfthirißrv IK. 1878 j^H^S. CJHIP 'ELECTRA,'CAPT. 53gg|^ 1O t THOMSON, FROM LON ■SSSSBBOM Consigness are requested at once to pass Entries, pay Freight at our office, and take Delivery of Cargo, in terms of Bills of Lading. All Goods impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees'risk and expense. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 12,1877. "•fejbt TT 0R LEVUKA DIRECT. j|Sji§p|i|v The brigantine Jrtll leave for the above port, on TUESDAY, 17th, at 10 a.m. All cargo to be on board on Monday. _. A.S.P. Co., Agents. *SJ&^XITAIKATO STEAM NAVI .^EaSS&f ' ▼ GATION & COAL MINING ■m. -.■,—. COMPANY (LIMITED). __ TIMETABLE: Tae steamer WAIKATO Mwccer 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—Thurad&v, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m, JfRANZ SCHBSRFF,



«c&£gE^Q T£AM TO COROMANDEL. The new Iron s.s. The new Iron s.s. KINA : W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows:— •?-•« From Auckland— From Coromandel— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 12 Doon — Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street: Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. <s||||^Tpl XCURSION COROMANDEL & GR A.HAMSTOWN. The iron s.s. KINA Will leave Auckland for Coromandel at 12 noon on Monday, 16th inst. t Will leave Coromandel same day, at 4.30 p.m., } for Grahamstown Will leave Grahamstovrn for Coromandel on Tuesday, 17th instant, at 6 p.m. Will leave Coromanclol for Auckland on Wed nesday, at 10 a.m. Return Tickets for the round trip, 20s. From Coromandel to Grahamstown, 10s. From Auckland to Coromandel, available from Monday to Saturday, 13s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. W. ADAMS, Master. •wagß^. QTEAM TO THE WADE .^IsHWHsiF V 3 AND PUHOI. I The paddle steamer EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade— Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9.45 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Monday, 3.15 p.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. «fggf^lf^ OR W A I U K~U. OREGON" Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Friday. 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiii's Auction Mart, will be attended to. M. H. ROE. table. -w,.. g^ TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. -s^^im or fiji The a.s. barquentine EMU Will sail for above in a few days. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS., Agents. .SVa. mHE NEW ZEALAND ■PHsT*^ -B- SHIPPING COMPANY j||j|g£|^ (LIMITED). Hkad Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. ( TheHURUNUI ..105i The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 105 i WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabinsare superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of carge, can be made at the Head Office, Chriatcnurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , rfsi. mHE NEW ZEALAND ,j|||||!l^ 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, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. «aadte*^QTEAM communication JiiiSlSlO WITH THE THAMES AND '^^"^^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLAROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ■fggg^.'P 1 OR WAIUKU. •tSs^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunera or Newmarket. JjlOR LONDON DIRECT. j|p|ff|^||^ Tho favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quiP-l? despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to l. d. Nathan &• co., Agents. JJ" O T I C ~~E. T. B. HILL 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 ho will be found at all hours day ant night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanio Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VICTORjA-STRKIT. Auckland. '



SPECIALITIES! SPECIALITIES! ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER j ' i Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and ; Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have ; on view:— i ) ( ) ( i \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet / ! { Chili Vinegar } ' Jugged Hare } i ) Red Cabbage V ; Mince Meat ' j ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles / ) German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly m ) ( Oxford Sausage } { Apple Jelly \ a ) > Hare Soup ) ) Blackcurrant V^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant 3 ( )Ox Tail ( \C.& B. Honeyy • / \ Kipped Herrings / )' —-*~^-—•*"*s>• *^**- "~-( ) —••—■•—■•—■§>• —■•—■*•**—~v( A Nice Assortment of Hdntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, m „,,_, CORNKR OF QUEEN AND THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. 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 depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman. Wire, and other City (London) dignitaries. TVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— 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 Lead and Metals. X F. R WOOD HA M, 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 lfi. 1877. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Bittinfca, &«.. sco. RL. ~ H. "" M E W~~K, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lea3e. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. BALL. • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, 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. Trnock brothers, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlnot—T)TirhaTn-Bfr.r«Afc. AunUinnd _ g T A R . /***** JJ OTE L, * Albert-stkeet, Auckland, r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFRBDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 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. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING A AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th« publin for their patrfmag« duriner the past 13 yearn, W. E. & Co. would beg to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladips of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet", 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 E°tablishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Welleslpy-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 thia Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. YMONDS-STREET. -"-—"■"—— I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and -Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H cl A P E. Appointment <^^^p^^^P Marchioness Ladyship Norroanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STRSET. 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 Gray French ; Coutilles, White and Pink Satteena, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean: also, strong Hm FJasUc, Inspection inyltvl, S



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. JAMES BUTC HE R™ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unout). at- reasonable rates. 7\ N " S A L~ E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' . BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. It. 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, and Pykamid Balls. RYAN, "BELL & CO. B HURLEY'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. 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 instantanerusly. GEORGE AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TV/T R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON t&rs£S ss s\ Wakefield- DENTIST, q|jgirfp| street. Teeth extracted without, Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxirle Gas. Artificial T««t.h (from Ono to n. K"u)l ,«nt.K JAMES BLAKEY, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. BRICKS. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Quekn-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 either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of tho city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Albert^2SS»BS' Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotnl arc now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in tho 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. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auokland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously -IMT 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 Violin Strings, &c., &o. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 24(1 QUTCETC-STRTCKT ftOO CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stouxbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKLNSON, Victoria-street East. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAM-STREET* TOHNSO P P E T! It HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 3, QuBEN-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Dokvery, and the Braking of Passengers. Ootohor 30. 187fi gPEC riTL NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the ! Waikato can reiy upon them being forwarded I with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, ! by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, a j.m ~, ™ „ No. 8, Queen-street. Agent tor Mr. W. K. Carter. J£ A I P A R A~R~A~riTw~A~Y, Otamatea-TUESDAYS, Wftiroa-FRIDAYS, By«foft A. V, MACDONALD,



Q N SALE, By the Undersigned :— Ex 'Ephiemy,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' • Kenilworth,' & ' Emma' : 65 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALJT V FLOUR in sacks, 100's and sffs. 210 sacks BRAN 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) & cases LARD (in tins and bladders) 20 oases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Curle' and 'Kate Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. EX 'NAR DO O' @ DIWEDIN, FROM FOOCHOW : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. TT A U R I! T7" A U R I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. j LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. o'/G per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. "\TICCOL, HENDRY & CO., -L^l AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. Fkom oppositk Coombes's. Kybee Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.45 a.in. 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. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CCBORGE COOK, Wftkftflelri-Rtreefc. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133, Queen-street, Auckland. <N«yt; t,h« Union Bank* E"' O C ~'a~" R""" R, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. TVfONEY to LEND in large or small -LtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free* hold security, at low rateß of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small' sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL TO" 0 T t C E. . MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long oocupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS* Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &o, MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for CO^GRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friend 3to the new firm, and will ! guarantee every attention shall be p&icl l^o their eate.em.ed favours,



WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 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. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. _ WAN TED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £S 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Hiding 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.—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 Haxneas. A UCKLAND& MERCER RAILWAY. /-^ On and after Sunday, Bth April, Trains will stop at Rout's Corner, between Penrose and Onehnnga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal lugarage. By order. ] A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. IWTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; j JJI also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, Df-.vonport. MnriO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and ga3 laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. 0 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. OR 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 to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. O T E L FOE SALE. For; (Immediate Sale, the Lease, Licnsr, and Furniture of a first-class Snburban Hotel, doing a large business. Satisfactory reasons given for he proprietor leaving,—Apply to J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, 42 Queen-street. FOR SALE, three-roomed House in the best part of Ponsonby, with two large allotments, all fenced in. Would be sold on very easy terms.—Apply to Messrs Connell and Bromfleld, Solicitors, V'tlcan Lane. Tp O R S I! L ET Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairqa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Pig-geries, Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dweliing-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district, on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. II UR PRIVATE SALE—C EME NT, Cement, Cement (Knight, Bevan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. I TOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. Iil OR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c, Grahamstown. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son^JLand 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 JOHV SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 1 i\ S'~ 600 ACRES of First-class Land", JIA" at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-street. next the Post-office. 4*Kfi(l —WANTED, a Partner with o&Oxr"* £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. i?»)K CASH, BALANCE by Weekly dW/W^Jf Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quite new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. 4*l A A CASH, BALANCE as agreed, d&iyv A o-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. MB. BRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, la per week. RS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. J~ AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auokland. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland, Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old oneß refilled, iffEW CASTLE fi OAU -^ \J The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered* or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those deairous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity ot doing so as they are being SOLD CHEAP. ' W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house' Street. JOIS^UIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO~ [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Sulo Agent in Auckland:-. I U & JgATHAH ft QQ t j



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-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 wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motioa. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aDOuc 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 either daily or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel.and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheda &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot 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, three miles from theiandkig-place. 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 SAIiE, 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 foH roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acre land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush. miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SAJjE, 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. ABHTON & SON", • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOPt SALE :— KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same day. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber PaEB 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 1$ acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. —Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE. -Small Farms infithis rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 2?9 acres, with a srood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-build inga well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. . NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. — Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. QUEEN-STREET.—Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildingß. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only praotica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest ■ AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem| Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T--jien, or Cotton Thread Itisnot necesso^-yfor us to endeavour'tode tract from the merits of any other machines wk claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWTNr MACHINE IN THE MARKET/without reeard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines srivp the ."HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACH§7J a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference, " With the Machine Is furnished—H^mmoTi Brader. Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, o£ Sow? driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clarap, and directions for use. All securely packed instrona case with hinges. uuas „ P RIGB in complete in box fit f. With Table and Treadle .', £g ?!" With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet! • 3t with Coyer, Look and Key £7 7h In proof of their superiority over another Machines, we guarantee them kor fivk YEARS. ivlli Where the genuine "HOME" RHrTTTTt? MACHINES, stamped with our nam? are S procurable, we will send, them direct taW, chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO.. SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the •w n A*vßit*,e,A e*.i Retail Agent for Auckland JSrfSSr »«8- ole Home Shuttle Machine' a ?e wn^lvfT 8 nnvmfmtß TlliiHtTAt* £ c Procurable by time SwS &£•!** -iOnSl s Peci*aen 8> and Tuition J. V. BREDA, Shortland'Btreet QOALB FOR THE MILLION H BEST NEWCASTLE COALB (CHEAP), £X Isle os France. In Lots to BttH? Purchased, Apply early to S. CRAIG, Fort street. Xj SCHOOL, PARNELL. oSfffo.^ 81 January ?5> April 10< Jul^ April 0, ™** QIWtW? be9to3 m EHUftSfIA V, xartfc ~ JAB, ADAMS, h.a,,