The Evening Star.

VoL. VIII.

—No. 2,235.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-3&£ n». T)EGULAE MONTHLY 'W^^-Jnu STEAM COMMUNICATION "^S^Betweex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AtfD MELBOURNE. •-'The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain ?6ggan, may be expected here again about the ' 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. JTor freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 20, 1577. ■TNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train!* Taranaki Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Weli.'ngton Tuesday, loth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Taranaki Thursday, 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wbll'ngtox Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, MayS, 12 noon. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON! AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka .. Wednesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — " FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. Wakatipu Friday, 18th — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION Jlllg^lO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, FARQUHAR, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Friday. 5 p.m. Monday, 8.30 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday. 10 30 a.m. From Thames— Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. Wednesday, I p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «*Ess&^ IT*OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JS&s^£ $J MAIIURAXGI, MATAKANA, *Ssaaß'lvAWAU, & 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. Mahur.angi. For Mahuranjri 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. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|||!g|>ks 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 Rivera on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c., on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. «ai*tffc^ UTiOR russell; wan ua .J||||gjg,JP 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— Btriotly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDA V, 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. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, os. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. May 7 Monday, May 21 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 2.5 Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June i Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MnO-limoOß. Manager. aSSK&£^ TSrAIKATO STEAM NAVI jPSp> V V GATION & COAL MINING 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, Secretary. Fort-street. April 20.1877. . Sfe^ CfTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, s'h. 7 a.m. Monday, 7th, 2 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS" & CO., Agenta ~~Z>T nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, •J^lHikV X 100 tons register, John Tl^HsfcS^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular «2£y|F^ Trader between AL GKLANI) and tearrmTafl— LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apgy^o MoKRN!Sm ATroVlnnfJ. P'nV.rnjti-f IK. IS7R J^vi" CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under: — From Riv^fhead— From Auckland— o a m l>3o p.m. -T. CASEY fe SON. "gkfrflk/ —=p'£R LONDON DIRECT. ii|||§i|2^W TO FOLLOW THE J||ggs^P' GLENLORA, The Al .Clipper Ship ELECTRA, •668 tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. fwfw«btw»?lßiß»afisKfcco., A#§«tß



«§k)SB^.T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, jH. C. Dearborne, Commander, will leave | Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to ! OWEN & GRAHAM, 1 Agents, Auckland. I KSQgsg^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION i jyßl£S££lO WITH THE THAMES AND *sasaasa*COROMANT>EL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKS," Every Night. Time Table-. From Auckland:— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight LalJa Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight i All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- I ing. i Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for goods or parcels put on j board "without a shipping note, i Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. I 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. :IOEWA I U X U. ! OREGON ; Will leave for Wai uku as under : — : From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 9.15 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. 1° ll w A I v X Ui ! "^^S^che s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will j leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Saturday, 15th, 10 a.m. Saturday, sth, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ai.c;. Maofarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., i will nieet with prompt dispatch, i A, CUNNINGHAM, ' Oneliunara or Newitmt Irot. j 'A&. |JIOR SYDN EY. jH^v^t^ The regular trader Kks&MgizOa S V R E N will leave for above port on or about SATUR . DAY, 12th May. [ For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ' «twA, mi-IE NEW ZEALAND ' jllllSi^w — - SHIPPING COMPANY'S ■daia^iPffaa first ship for London ; DIRECT. I The Splendid Iron Barque ; ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, f2f tons register, J. Davidson, Master, bein.ij partly iaden nt.Lytlelton, will Jill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, a ppiy to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., ; (LIMITED), Agents. j sS|^nP I M E TABLE. j S.S. TRANSIT. I Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon* Monday. 11 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NfCCOL. Axeat. .dgpggg^QTEAM TO RIVERIIEAD \ " The p.s. TE AROMA Will leave Riverhcad, 9 a.m. Auckland, 1.30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. j Tji R E S II S H IPMENTS SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, I (Four doors from Union Bank). ImH OS. J. iI~A R B U T T, ! JL j wholesaiie brush manufacturer, ; Shoetland-steeet Auckland. i Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing \ Flour, or old ones refilled. E! U. U A it IT, • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, j RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, I 129. QUEBN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. J CARSON, House and Land Agent 9 Rent and Debt Collector, BTioHrmRV'R Hrm/DiNUS" Outcwn-ptrtcwt. X S iv 1 JN ME It, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND . JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. i All Branches of the Building Trade executed !by E2rperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ottice FtttinwH. &c... &o. T> L. H. M E E X, JL%j» LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). vv^ T< B A L Lj ;V T • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST I 214, Queen-street, Auckland. ! W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com -1 menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure I a share of public patronage. AND I S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Whuxf. I Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: ! Head Ottice, Auckland Local Director: George Burgoyne Owen, Esq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) | Principal. Medical Officer: I Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.B. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. . With Sub-Agencies in ali the Principal Towns. ■ Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. LOWE, Travelling Agent to the Association ; or \ WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. ' $3^ Special Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are ua'challaijgabijE from date of issue. Lowest Rates of Premiums, und no ham&hr ing ooNumoNa aa to residence or occupation, Wa & n o uttt ru finroi Fklo'imorA^ir Cyst's Uresk.



IT E R V C H E A P. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Sd. V lb. French Prunes, 6d. *? !b. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. ¥ box Almond Nuts, is. V lb. Crushed Loak Sugar, in 50!1j. boxes, Gd. •Tit lb. Also. Messrs. Crosso & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly. Apple Jelly. Red Currant, BlAck Cukraxt (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. BACON, CHEESE,, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS LARD, FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, • BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock ox Hand, in Chests Halk-ciiests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. tS" FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "®a "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and. i are Fresh Ground Daily on our I own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluhle Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, _ rf\ ~,,.„, CORNRR OF QUEEN AND THE X POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. I DE V I T f, • G UNMAKER, 21 I, QUEKN-S TRE ET, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN-STOCK :— Skiffle and Double Breech-loading and Muzzlc 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. Breer-h-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chilled Snot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Fishing Tackle Fireworks. ~jV/|~EAT AT MI L L lON P RICES NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED ! In consequence of t.ho ACCIDENT to my New Premises last night, I am compelled to SACRIFICE MY LARGE STOCK, to allow Repairs to the Ceiling to be Commenced on MONDAY. KST Note the Address of my new Shop— 11. R E E V E S, BUTCHER, Corner of Chapel and Victoria-streets. „ fP^nTs, __**«>-«-», . (pe^i "'vif KA IVA R A KAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train I will leave Riverhcad at 3 p.m., for Helensville. Table will be as follows :— Riverhcad, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Waimnuku .. .. .. 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.48 p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 4.-1 p.m. Holensville, arrive .. .. 4.20 p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "TtTOTICE TO THE LADIES OF -Lt Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value1 in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, lid pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray ; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the address: MRS. WILLIAMS, opposite Vim-hall, foot of 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 practica 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-ad j listing 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, Trek, Ruffles, ' Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew ', on and gather at the same time, and will work i equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton ! Goods, with Silk. T<'.nen, or Cotton Thread. i It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing co buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and 1 directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete in box .. .. .. ~ .. .. £1 Os With Table and Treadle £6 os With Table and Treadle. Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference, L. D. NATHAN & CO : SOLE AGENTS, %Vo have appointed tha undersigned Sole Rota,;! Agent for Auckland, vthuva the Genuine Homo Shuttle Machines are procurable by time I payments, IS Ittstmfcion.a, Specimens, and Tuition « taxs & otott«o, BI)Pn .



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. 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. f\ , N ~S A L E7 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, AnnoTT & 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, Billiatip, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. ___ Jt^AN, 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. 4;p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views Of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 7^i e~6~r~~g"e ake b s V3T Fkeeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. iy|" R. T. TRAFFORD SURGEON g&t&S^s Wakefielb- DENTIST, lcm?s|§ street. . Teoth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. A.rt.ifiriin.l Tont.li (from Ono to r Full Snt>. JA M E S B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Nkak Goj:k-stkket Jktty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering "Wheels, Doadeyos, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Bclayiniv Pins, &c. BRICK S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. i' Offick: 27, Qukex-stkeet. N. HA'RKER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size ;t,nd good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in.Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will lind it advantageous to use' thorn 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^ LBERT^^-^w^ JHLOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hot<>l are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on tho Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, QUEKN-STRKET, Opposite tho Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIB'S) ROYAL FINS ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL 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 ChappellH Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 24fl QUKKN-STRHTCT KAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s! 20,000 Fire Bricka (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JOHN S~ O P P Iff; O HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. S, Queen-stkbet. Affent for Mr. A, X, Carter's Waikato Parcels Desn-ory, Una tho Hooking of Pimneneeiu ap bo i a"l n oti c % Po,rtie3 sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them beiag forwarded With, oispatcn Irs- K;*,vir Train, thonoe por Coach, by booaine? &t the office of JOHN SOPPET. KAIPABA RAILWAY. lriran n.M n. an ; To ensuro Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Whart for the { Otomateft-TUJSSDAYB.



Q T A R ******** IJOTEL, O • • JO. Albert-stbeet, Auckland. R. J. DAVIDSON, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 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 I NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS 11. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. I> F. WEBSTER, \J9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Noxt. t.hp Union Bank). POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to eDjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. IS6'4.] mi-IE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksley-street East.*— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing th"> puhlid for their patronage durinc the past 13 yours, W. TC. & Co. would bee to inforpi them that they have now on hand a complete stock of tli« very best dyes, and that, with thmr appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a qualitynnt to be excelled. W.E.&Cb. solicit thn Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, Set., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Pe.at.h«>r(», 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, Wellcsley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellcsley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. ■ DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding 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. 11. McKenzic, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. QYMOND-8-BTBEET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTKR GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great, variety —Garmalies, 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. Hr! A P E. Appointment '^^x^^^^^^f^' 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 Abcrnyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, "White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. wTrkworth temperance VY HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. mHE "T^NCORE /COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE xpNCORE /COFFEE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE T7WCORE JL Hi Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Freeh Roasted and Ground.' 'I CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. H~~E. M A R L £ R, » (Formerly of Marler & Twkntyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, over W. C. Dennes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms: 5 per cent- on the first £100; 2J per cent, on ibe remainder; no extras. Tradesmena' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. fiEORGE COOK'S 'BU SSE S. \Jf From opposite Coombes's, Kybeb Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.16 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.13 a.in. 11.15 a.ra. 12.15 p,m ( 12.46 p.m. 1.46 p.m. 2.16 p.m. 8.16 p.m, 3.J5 p.m. ■S.lo p.m. fi.lo p.tn» ! 6.15 p.m. 0.45 p.Bi. Leaves Kotvinarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. i 2.50 p.m. 3 p.m. & p.m, i.SO p.m. 5.30 p.m. 3 p.m. ; 1 p.m. 7.30 p.m, i Saturday evening; j 8» 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. . ! CEGRGE COOK, Wakpfleld-strpßt, M7'll A CD'ONaU. *#• HOUSE, LAND. AND COMMISSION ARENT, Bank Buildings, AucklaM. j N.B.—Rents collected. Moaey to Lead. riIEE undersigned are Cash Buyers'of JL, GUM, at Highest Market Prices, i NICOQL, KENDHV & CO. Oupt.onvhoupe^ti'p.ot;, 31 Rt March» IST?. JiUT'CEWS pMUEKA^WrTiEtca \f Rcwo.cra uaiiy at. S,:jo ji.m,, lU§ and SSs?ffi iiiS? lliV* A^kiaatl- w v »,imj «



Hp °p s -12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE., BY THE UNDERSIGNED :— ■10 tons FLOUR, in sacks ■ 12 „ ~ in 50 and 100 ib. bags ! 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 ~ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in ices) 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. 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. WA. WATEKMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING KOOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. MHnO LET, a Grocer's House and _!_ Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson ■ street. 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. - ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. M" ONEY TO. LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street., next the Post-office. jOl A —FOR SALE, Building Allot dK/JL\"« ments, 89 x 150 fpet, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Phortland-street, next the Post office. FORTsALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling i House in Waketield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. 4-*^QA —CAPITAL Five - roomed dsi»' rw/ *j? \r * Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. J&Q/i&l —FOR SALE, Five-roomed <3W/WTa:\r« House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland araat. np.xt the Post-office. Tj^Oß SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments JL1 i.O x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld. Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. IjlOR 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 from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business aa wilL ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The moat 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. Ip>ROOKSIDE, 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 erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street.' FOii SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son^anel 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 choioe 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, Cify of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.>— Apply tp GEORGE SIBBIN, ' Corner Mart. ON S" A L E, 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. • Ex Cabarfeidh. In lota to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN. THE THISTLE HOTEL; (Near- the Theatre Royal). {FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BiLLIABD ROOM t UPSTAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THI A^^KSl™ GRAM (Affiliated to ths Uxtveesity of New Zkaland), I The. Quarter Pays fw the ctwse&t year are eth



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a. really good anrl well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotnaent, 102 feet by IG2 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, arcally good Farm of 150 acres, aooue 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 dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hoteljand 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-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 405 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. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with evory conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SA_bE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed he. use, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low priced, 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. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOE SALE, by K. C. GREENWOOD, 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, i 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, wjth every . convenience, good stabling and outbuildings, (j^c, • &c.i Price, £1(300. 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 a rooms, and only 18 months old. Price, £230. Terms very easy. • _ • FOR SALE, a Cottage of i rooms, nearly new,,, allotment 33 by 90, situated in Gun dry-street, Newton, let to a good tenant for 10s. per fweek. Price, lowest, £185. ' Terms, £85 cash, balance at £9 per cent. 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 acres of the richest volcanic soil, laid out with 6 paddocks.SA acres of orchard, 2 acres of garden, with large and extensive vineries; well and substantially built House, containing about nine rooms, good stablingjand 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 subftantially built six-roomed House, off Karanaahape Road; rooms large and lofty, bay window, good view, large allotment, good well, tanks, &c. This house is only j ust 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 easy. FOR SALE, a Cottage in Rokeby-street, being the third on the left from Upper Queen-street. Price, £90. , FOR SALE, throe 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, choice Farms, large and small; Land, improved and otherwise; Allotments in the city and suburbs, &c. WANTED, Property of every description to Sell; no charge for advertising, or commission if not sold. S3" See Advertisement Board, Market-house; or call at office, corner of Queen and Shortland streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Market-house ; _ And Corner of Shortland and Queen-streets. ±S COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on s'neoia subject to speoial arrangements. tar Losses Promptly Paid. ggOgftW P. PTKRCB. Manager. MONEY TO LEND.^Alarge sum ol Money to Lend, in sums [of £100 and mv wards, at very low interest.-Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. M-ONEY TO LENDT"^rMortgage, at . the usual rates of interest—W?l£ Con nell, Vulcan Lane. TV/TONEY to LEND in large or small »rUS?'£il lS wJ £* te ot interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street, I\/rONEY to LEND on first-class free"* R^DY^ftaan^UrSr^ 01 **"■*- MONEY TO LEND in large or s^al sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. El STEER OOIWURAN, or the ow^"7f i Lot 17, section i. Town of Raglan, willhear TVTBBCHANTS, AGENTS, and Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufao rer i^nex* doop to Evening Stab office. JgONES ! - BONES 1 '' !bONES"~! ™?S* g& 1 Oabh at the Free oS£JlgJ& m **»A at No 101« Low<* ! _^ _! • , J. ft .T. BOPPTCT. W' ° T X * ~c™T 11 ■• ■ ■ f. j}- HIT T'•''"* Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession his old'fnends, and the public Ju^K^J} .he has Returned to the * m seaem. that OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street where he will be Wind at all hou^ day and night, ready to attend to their necessities? 7 m* M? >Br7?v;n&^ N>s ?^nio Medicines, and feSdtf °NS- Pr °Prietary Article may be HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS "XTEW-ZEALAND LEAD~ANDTr vT VXCTORIA-STKKET BAST, tfalyanised Iron tanks, Unimneya, BvotitiiiS N.B.—Higheßt current rates SflvSti for OJ<s Lead andMeteus. . w t :;»"a7ho rTp r it^t gsj ■ The Manage* of thte e&ta,Wi*hmc<r!f: hwa to