The Evening Star.

' Vol. VIIL— jS to. 2,241.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1877

PRICE : GIVE PENIVY.



-n^a^ TJWR SYDNEY AND MEL- JJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Pintain Logan, left Melbourne yesterday, the flth. and is due here on the 19th instant. Qhi> trill leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about TUESDAY, the 22nd b. lay. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, lOtn Amy, lhi,. TT \I 0 N STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J *o:<' NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— May 1577. VOll T IRAXAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LLVGTON, LYTTELTON. AXD PORT CHALMEIiS. fkom Ma.vi'icau. 1 t-, *. ci -r. ~ Latest Steamship. | Date or bailing. j r^ r nin. V/eui-'ngton Tucsdav, 15th, 10 a.m.! 9.15 a.m. jj AV .-Ki . Saturday, 19th, lp.m. 12 noon. Tabanaki ! Thursday. 21th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TaUI'O ... Tuesday, 29tb, 10 a.m., 9.15 a.m. Well'ngto>i Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAUKANGA, POVKH T V BA V, JNAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, mow Queen - strekt Wharf. W.vxaka..j Wednesday, lGth, I p.m.J — ~ FOR-SVDNEY, kro.m Wellington. PiiffißE .. Friday. ISth — Vvaka'itpu 'j'hursday, 2-ith ■ fOH NA FIER, WKLLIN GTO N. LV TTICL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUE E N'-STR EET AYIIARF. "" i j Rotorua..| Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM COMMUNICATION . - ■<■ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^^^"TliE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland- Monday, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, i p.m. Wednesday. 1 n in. From Thames- Saturday, 5.:50 p.m. Tu.>day, 5.30 a.m. Wednesday. 9 a.tm vreather r-nd other circumstances permitting. A. McGRSGOR, Agent. TLT^OS, THE HOT SPRINGS, <P>ZS>- \<c MAHUR.ANGI, MaTAKANA, *"""']aWA[J l & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at D 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 Mr.ta k:i«u., &c, every Tuesday at II 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. «Sfe£s^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPAR'A WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa •"very Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every TJhursday 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 r & SON. TjTtOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jlll^,!: 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 i 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 e\'ery FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s (id; 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 :— Wednesday, May 10 Friday, May 25 Monday, May 21 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. MCGREGOR, Manacer. i^s^^ -VITAIKATO STEAM NAVl ll§gfe> V V GATION & COAL MINING " ""'"*"'" COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE t The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicor—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 2G. 1877. fVjL^ FTIHE Brigantine FLIRT, "Cllp^v - 1^ *ons retfister, John - McKen/.ie, Master, is a Regular jy^^sfx; 'Trader between AL CKLAND and *K=s;=s::iea LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKICNZIE. 4.nokland. HVihniarv 15. 187fi. QTEAM TO THE WADE .^^^^tO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Tuesday. 5 a.m. Wednesday, S a.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Monday, 12 noon Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, I p.m. Friday. 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s Gd; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. *»SS^- QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD „^ygCg> ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. Tf&%K TT 011 LONDON DIRECT. 4^^f^k> TO FOLLOW THE S&IS GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, 6GS tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part of this vessel's cargo is already engaged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers For freight or passage nrirfy to _ _^ ' "^^^"^ "Agents



. ! «£Mfe^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION | JiiySgrO WITH THE THAMES AND *s^2St^COROMANDML. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS- I TOWN, and dischargingPassengei'3 | and Cargo. ! j The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. ' ] TIM E T AB h E: From Auckland :— T.alla Rookh—Saturday, '2 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 Die'risk of Consignee. ! All claims for loss or demage to be made within j seven days, or they will not be recognised. | Excursion Steamers always for Hire. i .T. EDWARDS. Manager. . I fis^s. ~~mHE~~NEW —ZEALAND i -0- SHIPPING COMPANY'S ftfSgp> LIKE- «k£B^£E& piRST SHIP FOR LONDON DID EOT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 421 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden sit 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. *ffeT x M E_l AB L * S.K. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, S a.m. Monday, lp.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, St a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ys. FrfiV'lit.. Ids per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. Agents. d a i l y. The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, 11 a.m. Auelcland, 12.30 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. «s^^"|m or wa i iTk v. -~iSsS^^s> The ss> TAM 0 , SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onchunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 7 a.m. Monday, 11a.m. Wednesday, S a.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, io a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Wliatipu Mills on Friday, the iSfh May, at 7 a.m. and other circumstances permitting. • i 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, Onehurma or Newmarket. jSKA TOASSENGERS' LINE OF ■Hs^^irs^s. JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA "WEEIiSiSSiSsS OWKTBD BY MESSRS SHAW, Saviu, &. Co., 31, Luadenhall-street, i^ondon. 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 tho 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 I regular intervals. Full particulars on application to j L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, ORUICKSHANK & C 0..) j j',^K TGI OR LEVUKA DIRECT. I ''^if^^J^A'b. The regular trading schooner *£esas^*a JESSIE HENDERSON, John Tjrquhaut, Master, will sail as above on TUESDAY, loth instant. For freight or passage apply to NLGCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. May 8, 1877. rt^jv mBE NEW ZEALAND s^. JL SHIPPING COMPANY Ig^^ .LIMITED). i wigSS&SEsaaa i Hkad Office: Christchurch. N.Z. I London" Braxcii: 3i, Bisliopsgate-strcet within. j THE COMPANY'S FLEET j consists of :— Tons. I Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAVVA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ! ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 ! OTAK-I 1053 WAIROA 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 i RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOCO 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 cabms arc 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 cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Qukkx-street. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTON & LEATHER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. "Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. G" EO'RGE KITCHEN, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumber to the Cih Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repahs and adjustment of Water Metres. J CARSON, House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, RTrnFTBTTRV'= HfTir.niN'fJS' Qttkkw-strkkt. "V&T H. S X i N N E R, VV • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOLNER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &0... &-.n. IT> F. WEBSTER, JLh* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Queen-street, Auckland. IMoTt r.h*> Onion HftnVrl. J AN D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. JT\ E O R G E AXE R S \Jf Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvcrs of Tallow. T> ~~L. H\ M E E X, JCkj* LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTHAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WA It NO C X B R O THEE S, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. M\ M A C D O N A~ LD, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. WT. B A L L, © CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, j . Auckland. ; IV,. r. B. begs to aimotiuco Uiat h,c lias com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup- I 111 —



JA M E S BUTCHEE, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Fb-owood (cut or nnnut.l. at. r<vtsonahl<# r«.««. U L M A N~ ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOIvIS, 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. iyr r. t7 tra c * r~d SURGEON (fgs'SgSKa. Waickkiktjv. DENTIST, (£m&^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. A.rt.iflniß« Tfwtt, (ft-om On« to » JTnll Rpfcl. TAMES B L A X E V, <U> CUSTOMIIOUSE-STRKKT { 10ast), Neak Goris-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pinups, Steering Wheels, Deadeycs, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. mHO S. J. II A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, SIIOIITLAN D-STHEIiT AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. TVT R. ¥. B. VV OOD H A M.7 i-VJL 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 it!. 1H77. tTHHTN s 0 p F~e~~t; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL CO M MIS SIO N ACE NT, No. 8, QUISEN-BTRKET. Agen b for Mr. A. K. Carter's Wai Icato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passon^era. Ootohor :U). IB7fi. Q P E C I A L N O T 1 OE. Parties Bending PARCELS Lo any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOP PET, No. S, Queen-street. Aj/wi-f. for Mr. W. X". Carter. B>ONES ! BONES ! HONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, lower Queen-street, by T. Xr .1. SOPPKT. Ip WIL LO X begs to inform" the o inhabitants of Parnell and surrounding districts that he has commenced business as a Grocer, &c, in those premises lately occupied by Mr. Cross, and that having laid in a Large '■and Fresh Stock of Groceries, he will bo alno to supply a first-class article at most reasonable rates.—F. WILLOX. opposite tho Fire-bell. TSr PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL V V * COLOUR. & GLASS MMP CHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils* Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish* Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate" Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashc:-', Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fe &7. QUICEN-STRI'IFT.-A'? «^.., Q V M ONDS-STREJB T. !0 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 lor 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 E A P E. CLARKE B R OTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ENJAMIN T A N N E U, (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebroker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention lo business, to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on Lis sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sulticiont test of his integrity and business ability. Oifice : Corner of Queen and Shortland-strootw, upstairs. "]\/TR7FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the AyJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to hare the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street. "TVfO TICE TO THE LADIES OF _l_ji Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— Mjjfe. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ljßtiies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d Eair, best value in Auckland ; Ladles' Garters; adies' and Girls' Stockings, Gd pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair ; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, Gd pair; Stay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from 3d per spray; and a nice selection of General Fancy Goods. — Note the jiddrcse: MRS. WILLIAMS, oimosite Fire-bell, foot of "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JLI 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. . Appointment <^^^^^^ESSJ- > Marchioness Ladyship e^,iaßs«««ft l &*» jfonnanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND riding belt maker. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies ef Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, 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. E. M A R L~~ E~~R, • (Formerly of Marler & Twkntymav, House Aerents, 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 tho purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marlcr 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-J uer cent. on. he remainder; no extras. Tradesmena* Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. D WA R D BA R TLEY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &>.•... Sec, prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in er Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT-S T R E E T, Neak Market. , TO! R E S H SHIPMEN T S SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. ja3l c. Sb l a i k i c, Victoria-street,



FISHER AN I) CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornec Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt ol order. Families waited en in town or suburbs. "rVTI CCO L, HEN DR V tf CO., Jj| AUCTIONEERS. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account, Saies promptly re:iriore.ib_ T~E E L A N~D li R O T HER S, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHKR MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Doot Uppers."Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, tec. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods flapped to all the Colonies. _ mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIRES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW,&c, &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANwwACTimrcns, A no'*ln ml W" O T F~ ~U E~ T. B~ ~i L L Respectfully intimates fo the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he had Returned to the OLD SHOP, rx 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. Vicn'onrA-R'ruKKT. A rmici..*xn. K^O^K^ASKS^iSMENTHKBgiinr^ 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 ! 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, V i p. I i 11 • i a-st.ree t Ea sL ifYRAIN> TIL I~AFnTI'TPETI/INU- I AJ FACTORY, WAITED ATA. i W. D O W I.) E N j Having purchased this Property, lately known j 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. McKenzio, Custom -ho use-street, will receive prompt, nl lent ion. _ £ o V^ E T T, ilo TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite, United Service Hotel, WELLESLWY-STRBKT. A.li., while thanking the public for the libera! patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selc:ted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England. Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. "^iiiial:-*?-^ aSji&if A.«f T>OYAL "OOWLING QALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. New Alleys ! New Balls ! Evehythi.n'g New ! ONLY Co. Game through the Day. its" Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED A.D. ISG4.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYETNG AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellksi.ey-sthekt East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patrmiagn durintr tlie pa«t 13 years, W. R!. & Co. would bet p to inform them that they havo now on hand a complete stock of th« very best dyes, a"d that, with 'heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies 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 Clothintr Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wcllesley-strect East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyed. n^EW"^EED^ND~ _PLANT"~WARE- JJI HOUSE. (Next Bank of New Zealand), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. C. T. WREN Wishes respectfully te intimate that he resumes the Seed Business carried on by him some years ago, and has now opened suitable premises I adjoining the bank of New Zealand. He trusts that the character of his business dealings during the past seventeen years in Auckland, will he calculated to give his friends confidence in him, in the all-important matter of GOOD AND PURE SEEDS, MANURES, &c. The business will be conducted with integrity and despatch, both Nursery and Seed Depart ments being under his personal supervision. He is a Seed Grower, as well as Importer, and excellency in quality will be his first considera tion, and current rates will be adhered to. The undersigned woidd impress upon his friends, and the public, that no Seedsman in Auckland has now authority to receive orders for him, or act in any way as his agent; but communications, addressed cither to the Nursery ot Mount Hobson, Remuera, or to the Seed Warehouse, Queen-street, Auckland, will duly reach him. c tT~wren, I NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, AND MANURE DEALER. May i, 1877. AMIES PATENT CHEMICAL MANURES. FOR ALL SOILS, CROPS, AND CLIMATES. These Manures have been proved, by careful experiments extending over a period of from three to four years, to be one of the most re markable andusefuldiscoveriesof modern times; and all who havo tried them testify to their excellence and superi«£'ity over Guano, and all other known Manures and Fertilizers, Tliey have been tried with perfect success on Grass, Wheat, and other grains; Peas, Beans, Potatoes. Asparagus, and other vegetables; Vines and Fruit-trees of all descriptions; Shrubs and Flowering Plants of every variety, and Young Trees. They stimulate the growth in an extraordinary degree, increase and beautify the foliage and bloom, and, as has been shown by numerous tests, DOUBLE THE PRODUCE of everything to which they have been applied. They do not burn or exhaust the soil. The effects which they produce are permanent. They are a protective against Blights, Slugs, and other insects injurious to plants and vegetation. One ton is equal to more than two tons of Guano in power and offect. No ultimate deleterious results arise from their use. Guaranteed pure and unadulterated. The above Patentee's advertisement, C. T. Wren is in a position, in some measure, to en dorse, he having used it with excellent results. Potatoes on ground that seven tons of Kidneys to the acre would have been a good crop, by tho aid of this manure have raised ten tons per acre. In Horse-beans, about 50 bushels to the acre is considered good, but with tfeis manure, over 75 bushels have been reaped, and in many other j items, equally good results. The manure is easily applied, and entirely i inoffensive in its character, and is suitable for 1 a Lady's Flower Garden, or the Farmer's Held. | C.T-W. hopes to have constant supply, and at 1 present is in a position to offer it at £18 per ton ; j 20s per cwt.; and in Tin Canisters, at is and Is Gd each. C. T. WREN, NURSERYMAN^ SEEDSMAN, AND MAN NEXT Bank of New Zealand. Queen-street and 188 aafiaafr BaSSSa. Auckland.



STITANTED KNOWN, that Roblcy's li y ; Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat. Meal, j'Porridu'C Meal, and b'oc.d me eminently ceono ' mical and highly recommended by the faculty, i and'are on sale by Grocers and Storemen. The , ; Fr.duu makes excellent Bread. Tea-cakes, , : Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry, witb * j out yeast. The WHBATMK.iL makes Brown j Bread also without yeast. The Porhjugk Meat, j makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of I i Porridge: and the Food is superior to anything i in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— . i Manufactured by J. ROB LEY, in the Premises I at the back of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durharo ' | street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-Itall'ords | me much'pieasurelin reporting upon your Meal, | especially adapted for infant food, or for young > | children with impaired digestive organs, orin -1 valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive | pabulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind j quite meets the want so lonj.r desired—an essen ' | tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation of i the bowels—and for which you deserve the | thanks of the profession. —I am. yours, &c, ! F. W. Wright, Lie. Phys. and Surg.,&c Dora. ' \ of Catrndn. WAN TED, Purchasers for a Fashionable Lot of Hats (bought, a .job), prices. Is Gd | to Is Gd each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the market price. Ostrich Feathers, from lseacb : 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; Ln dies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades: Berlin Wools, in bright colours only ; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cnil>, 6d per dozen pairs : 'White, Grey, i and Drub Fingering Wool, is per head: these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet , Powder, Gd per picket, highly recommended; ■ Puff Boxes, with Pulls complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is Gd; Infants' Robei-". extremely handsome, from lis to k-'s each. N.B.— Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address : J. GREEN, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. VST ANTED Known, that 1). GOLPIK is V v prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, H<-use Blocks, j 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. XTtr A. WATERMAN begs to inform T T * his friends and tho public of Auckland that he lias taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly . opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where be hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. i Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, amd settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all IIOIU-K. ANTED KNOWN, that'll Serjeant, i v v 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 time 3. One trial will prove the fact, that the folio wing articles arc the Best and Cheapest in Auckland: —Good Family 'IW, 2s V lb; Choice do, 2sGd: Sergeant's Excelsior Slteture, IR, bcinir a combination of rarest and choicest. Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, Tibs for Is; Preserved Milk, best I brand, 9d 13 tin, 8s '& dcz.; Good Bacon, Od & It.; •Good Cheese, from -id V !(.; Sparkling White Sugar, od V !:>; Pure Limejuice, Sd V bo!.: Pearl 1 Barley, 3Jd t' lb; Whiting, Id R lb: Washing . Soda, Tibs for Is. Every other article of the best j quality at the lowest possible prices. I "WTANTED, Purchasers for best Silver .1 W on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £S 15s. per set; also best Brass Mourned Harness ;f;ii 15s. per set: a lari*e stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers aud other heavy work, at 775. Gd. 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 Mniir.tJid. tt-nti Ora.v Ramm d. \ N S .i- jj xj , \J By THE Undersigned : — •10 tons FLOUR, in sacks : 12 ~ „ in 50 and 300 lb. bags 5 ~ OATMEAL 3 ~ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 00 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY' POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) ■1 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in ketrs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER I I FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. fi an'FeiTr UR V GHEE SE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. IT. HALL & CO. H~~ or I 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. i T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SAL E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELECTRA,' 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, ox Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. ! RYAN, BELL & CO. THE PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Port-street. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY-. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contsnt3 Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the^Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. TETEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE i3l company. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of evesy description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by i ei^-aui^sauilMtliLiii v«j£.,cli», RisLi on Speei'O ! snb.i cot to special arrangements. ' ... .;, I SfiT i/QSOKS Promptly Paid. •, '- ' • ■•■-- { 1 GEORGE P, PDSRCBi Haftager '



! HHO LET, at Mount Eden, ;'. 7-nxnwA j -X- Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, ' ai:d i bunt one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. I 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land j _&>^|"i'h —FOR _SALE,"Luilfii ivj Aliot rV i JL\)'» ments, 89 x 150 t>et, for £10. i Capital chance for working men.—S. Vailc, Lar.d Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post | "8750R SALE, a Large Shop ami Dwelling j JL1 House in Wakoaold-strcet. Terms as i agreed.— S. Vailo, House Ageni, Sliortlav.d-Gt. ! _/"*Jo>*>^"fc —CAPITAL Five - roomctl I ?&a-res? Phj v, Vcr;'.!iiial: Cottsjre. with every j minutes walk from the Market. —s! VaiiJ, { Estate Agent. I £*&> 4fk — F«"; U SALE, Fivc-Tooined CW.-N^dcxJ^t* House, Stable. J-'owl-hotthe, good well, &c, wirii freehold allotment 10 x lixi. | —S. Vaile, Rouse and Kslate Agon ahortiand j sr-«-ir-. n.-xt rue Posi-oflioe. "L;>OK SALE, a Rargain, four Allotments JL' -•'.! x 100 feet each.," frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonbv. Price for the ! whole lot, £30.—Apply to ; JOHN SOPPET, : No. S Qus<'.n-strect. "Ij^Ou SALE. rc.ixirkabSy cheap, sinci 3J terms easy, 109 acres of really good Land, ! 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, i only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Applv to ! JOHN SOPPET, ! _No. S. Quaon-street. | "|7^OR SALE, a TaiiorlT^l'fushieys, witli I -K_ an excellent connexion, which is improv- I ing daily. An energetic airl practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as v.ili ensure a competency in a few years, j Liber;'.; terms. Immediate possession. The I u.o-t satisfactory reasons can be given for I selling. This is a really good chance for a small I ch\- <v st.— Ap-ciTto ': r:;. .!■:■ itoi-. Co>r.nu.s ---[ sion Ayeiit, 81, Queen-street. X> R 0 0 X SID E, ~P A R N ETXT \ FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of j land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which arc erected, a comfortable IS' j,. v':v„ cc substantia) , :'inousoi &; Further narticnlars. anci cards to view, may be obtained at the Obices of SAMUEJj COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. "fj^CR SALE, Newton Road, a C-roouicd _£_' Cotiage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and S'4n. Land Agents, Foi't-street. "fj^Oß .SALE, remark.-.bly Cheap, and .JL' terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slater! roof, ami freehold j alio; me at, 10 feet f routatw to UppcrCmeon-slreat by '.':■> feet deep, well stocked \\it'ri choice trees, &•:•.—Apply to JOHV SOPPET. No. A Q'teon-street. fj^Oß SALE, Corner Allotment in JU Hobson-strt et, being Lot 6, of Sub-di'rfsion I of Allotments 20, 21. and il, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner .Mart. T' U H N s r"Ao" "p p e"Y <L? HOUSE. LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. S, QUEEN-STxiSET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a I 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, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, sfcaoles, cow-sheds, barn, arid 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 bo done as Hotel;and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm j of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, eatcpt about 10 acres i:i bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c., only 12 miles from town. FO R SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres oi really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, LOG acres of Good Land or. ths Waiati Block, Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price. 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, , three miles from the'lauding-piaee. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roemed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAJLE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres s<e-od land, 2[> of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hanvil- I ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terror, a comfortable fcttr roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres j 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 prices, se coral choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x HO.feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. FOR PRIVATE SALE. EX FAIRLIE, AND LATE ARRIVALS QAA SACKS SUPERIOR BAKERS HfrX.P\y FLOUR, "Star" Brand. 31 sacks Maiting Barley 15 casks Dried Apples Washing Soda, Knife Powder American Chairs, Tubs, Buckets Washstauds, &c. Also, New Household Furniture, Sewing Machines, Large Kitchen Range, Large Cedar Side board, Pictures, Sec. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. | rys SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER : 100 tons Coarse and Fine Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bags Maize 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Fowl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100's & 50 s. Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantitj', Auckland, Canterbury, ana Melbourne grown Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples. Oranges Peanuts, and Cocoanuts LEVI W. EATON 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. 0 SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at gar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRIT Q MART ROAD, And at ttie Snit. Napier. mHE UNION STEAMfSAW MOULD jL. m ING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY' (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Office of Mr. T. L. White, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, the 16th day of May, 1877, at the hour of 3 p.m., for the purpose of considering and passing (if approved.), the following resolution, which is intended to be proposed to the meet ing- :— 1. That the Capital of the Company be in creased Jby the creation of Thirty Thousand (30.900) New Shares, of the nominal value of £5 each. And for the purpose of transacting any other | business that may bo brought before the meet ! ing. z>y order cf the Directors. I ' E. WAYMOUTH, ; Secretary, 1 Auckland, Bth May, 1877.



jM H 0 R A L H A. L L. V_y HcrAL.jesty'f fervr.uts will Perform 1 Herve's ExTavatiga, CIIILP E R l C ! On MONDAY. IITH MAY. The resources of Ev.repe, Amei ica, and Hov.'ick I have been exhausted to lmike the p-.-r ---; Rnvltiacus and the Druids appear at "o'clock i The ou!s;,!e public will be admitted til 7.31). i Sixty Performers in Character. j PlanVthe HalMo be seen at Brown's M is:o 1 fin II c \ "■ r -•; \i >' v \ ; _$ 1. 1:■ h: ■<: j - \ TWO FAREWELL PERKOKMANi EH: AUSTRALIAN TOUR, j MONDAY AND TUESDAY, i MAY IITU AND 15th. ;AN ENTIRE C HANG E EACH ; EVENING. | A NEW AND CAREFULLY SELECTED PROGRAMME ON OPENING j NJGHi ! ! ! i Box Plan at Upton's. | Pit, le.""^ 1'"" ''' '""" "' *'' ""''"' "'"" "'"'' i flfl EMPEIi AN C E li Al, L, j X ALBERT-STREET. | SATURDAY NIGHTS'ENTERTAINMENTS. Continued Success of the ! TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROT"RE. ] Splendid Programme for Saturday, 12tii May, 1877, I The Entertainment will consist o: a Greal Pro | gramme of Songs, Dances, &c. mid wR. | conclude with the Sidc-smilting Faroe. | entitled- * FIRST ROUND FOR JOHN! ! Characters by Mettamßros. and other members i of the Troupe. I Chairman—Mr. .".". J. Donald. Doors open at 7.5!), commence at 8 precisely. ' Price of Admission—'l'iii-i.KSPENCE. ; W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. I 0 P E o? l 'N ° NEW MASONIC HALL. ONEHUNGA, ON ' TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1877. LODGE MANUKAU. 586, S.C. Brethren to appear in Regalia. Service in St. Peter's Church, Onehunga, .1.20. consecration of new hall. 5.30. Programme for Concert : PART I. (INSTRUMENTAL*. " Glorious Apollo" .. .. Onkhunga Gi aa I CLUB j Seng. "Ye Gallants of Eng land" Mr. Harding Glee, " Orphens" ) Song,'•Jessie's Dream" .. Miss Leaf I Song, "The Village Black smith" .. .. .. '.'." Mb.Reid Chorus, " Rips Strawberries" Onehunga Glee j • - Club i Song (with chorus and sleigh bell accompaniment), '• Peggy Dear" .. .. Mr. Brett. part 11. "Blow, Blow, then Winter Onehunga Glbb Winds" Clttb Song, ''Shadows of-the Past" Mr. Schokield Trio, "Magic Wove Scarf.. Miss Leak, Me. Brett, & Mr. Harding Song, " Tell Me, My Heart".. Miss Vacs;: Song, " Tearless" .. .. Me. Brett Glee, " Orpheus" Song, "Regret" MissLeae Sony:, "Here, upon my Ves sel's Deck" Mr. Harding Song, "' Humorous Scotch" ~ Mk. Reid. God Save the Queen ! Coucert: Doors open at 7.30; commence at S p.m. Dancing to commence at 10.30. Tickets :—Douhie, 7s. 6d.; Single, ss. Refreshments provided. Tickets may be had at E. Wayte's, Bookseller, Queen-street; M. Niccol, Esq., Custom-house street ; or any of the Officers of Lodge Maiiukau. Public admitted to Concert and Ball. Train leaves Auckland at 3.15 for Onehunga. 'Busses in attendance after Ball to take visitors to Auckland. By order of the R.W.M. *£* # OPENING NEW MASONIC HALL: \J ONEHUNGA. Tuesday, Isth May, 1877. Train leaves Auckland 3.43, arriving in tisae for Consecration. SPECIAL Train leaves Auckland at 7.15, re turning after Concert, about 1P.39. 'Busses will leave Onehunga for Auckland after the Ball. I^IOURT ZEALANDIA, No.' 4741, v^ Ancient Order Foresters. .^."^r-s- The ANNIVERSARY of the -?^EStS^^fe. above Court will be celebrated fPIaCTi by a SOIREE and BALL, to be ,§ 4 MP held, in the LORNE-STREET y&MiWmk.- HALL, on THURSDAY, the l^^^Sof^K^ I>ith JtlaJ' next (O^ee^'s Birth (' I I^^M^ 9 Tela. or. the Table at 6.30 p.m. l*Mi@*mW&S£' Concert at S. Dancing to commence at 9 sharp. Wright's string band engaged. Refreshments provided during the night free. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, maybe bad of any of the following committee :—Bros. T. McEwin, W. .1. Wright, Jas. Dempsey, Thos. Bakewell, B. Craddock, J. S. VYebley, H. Kean,, G. Christmas, W. Priestley. R. Miles, or FRED. CHRISTMAS, Secretary. l' ; ..,i«tsj > -sV<v./'7'S •piREE TEMPLARS' BALL. The First Annual SOIREE and BALL of the United Committees Independent Order of Free Templars will be held in the Lome-street Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 23rdMay, 1877. Chair to be taken at 8 p.m. sharp. By order of Committees, W. J. F. DONALD, Chairman. . Auckland, 21st April, 1577. "OEEVES' NEW BUTCHER'S SHOP, JE%J (BOPSNER of VICTORIA & CHAPEL-STREET. THE PREMISES ARE NOW COMPLETE. 1 mean to run a Close Competition with Every Butcher m the City! The People Must be Studied !! Prices' that must Startle Buyers ! ! ! THE POO R MA N S FR I E N D ! Nothing but First-class Quality Sold ! i MUTTON (Primest Quality), from 2d. R lb. R. REEVES, Butcher,