The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM-| "^^^ 7 SHIP COMPANY. I FOR SAX FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. ; The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw i Steamship j ZEALANDIA, ; Chf.valiei?. Commander, will leave Auckland ■ on WEDNESDAY, the Ist August, for the j above ports, carrying H.8.1M. 3laPs. ' For further particulars, freight, or passage ! apply to ' OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. OTI C E T O \\ r OO L "izßssgj&zo *" '"*'wl"* j The Pacific JMaix- Steamship Cor.rPAXV are : prepared to issue through Bills oi' Laiingfor \\'OOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco for NEW YOBK, BOSTON, &KUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. T> EGUL All MONTHLY -^•^>- A\> STEAM COMMUNICATION •^^^^^iiETWKEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. Tiie fast and favourite s.s. ?J.KHO, Captain Lc.:.;ax. may be expected hero ayain r,bout the 11th August. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK &; CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Ar.ckla.nd, July IS. 1577. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table— August 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, fkom Mantjkatj. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taha.VAKi Monday, July 30. 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo Sunday, Aug.s, o p.m. 2.3t)r,ii. Hawka .. Friday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Takaxaki Thursday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m. li* noon. Waxatca.. Wednesday, 22a1 *, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 27tn, 10.30 a.m. O.lofc.'u. Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Waxaka.. Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. KOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIKK, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM Queex - steekt Wharf. Wanaka.. Wed., AugustSth, 4p.m.! — Taupo ..! Friday, Aug. 54, 4 p.m. — Taraxaki VVcd., Sept. 5, 4 p.m.! — FOR isAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTE]> TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FBOM QUEEN'-STKEKT WIIAKF. Rotoiicja.. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY,"yno-M Cuukx-stki- kt 'vhahi.'. ! Wotokua.. Wed., August!. 11a.m. — Rotohua..! Tuesday, Auir. 21, noon — TOR SYDNEY, i-KQ?r Wellixotox. Wakatipu; Tuesday, August if l " : HKNDERSON is, MACFAKLANE. Agents. Corner Queen and West Quecn-streetb. STEAM NAVI- W GATION & COAL MINING I=^^3SS^COMPANY (LIMITED),. TIME TABLE J Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. ITamilton to Mercer. .Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, $ a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, V. eanesday, aud Friday, 9».m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday aad Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCBGffiRFF, Secretary. Wort-Btreet. June 21. 1577. «KaSfc^ C!TEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The p.«. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland : Saturday, 28, 3.30 p.m. Monday, 30th, 9 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Single Fares to Puiioi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long liay if required. Weather-and other circuuictanrr-.s nermitting. MASTER, Agent. -S^Sfc^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM jSMgSgpJ RIVERHE AD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini-3 p.m. 5.,»- & TjIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, IIIaPSS^IJL1 MAHURANGI, MATAJCANA, & LITTLE oMAJfeA.. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will saxl as unSLer :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Tnursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-aay. Mahukangi. Tor Mahuranpi 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. S"rom Matakana, &c, every "Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board With out a shipping note. For freiKht or passage apply^^ & ON TILE KAIPARA. Thet"B- X I N A ' Will leave Hclensviile as under:— For Otamatev, calling at iunction .^flvaiwaka and Man K atoroio Kivers,,Pahi and Matakoho, every Tuesday morninys t'de, returnina on WFo"l'o^ Albert direct, every Thursday mom ing's tide, returning on rnday. _i. lo _j _„_ Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY tit 12.50 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Mondays. ->»nvn < v Z&- This Service commences on 2WUMJAI, 23th "lay- j. OASEY jfc_SON.._ QTEAM ON THFLVIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TK KOPPRi. ;,MTl'^ rA(f AKATAPU, MAUNGAWHAItE, and DAK GAVJLLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain lUwso.v, will leave Helensvllle every Tuesday and rinirsrtay morniny's tide, leaving Darifuviliu oo the ivttiru trips evei-y VV eanesday ainl Fridny morning's tide. , l'a~so!i:-;.'.rs leave Auckland, per 'LILi, <»n ito-days and Wednesd»y«. at 12.30 p.m., and '""argro on M^ondays and Friday;?. J. CASEY & SON, Red Offifi". Wharf. ._ . TTSOii LEVUKA DIRECT. «?WjjSss^=i^^^ The brigantine tZ&k*£%^ AUGUSTA v »'i!; stil for the above port on SATCJHDAY th • '£i\\\ instant, at nopn. Weather, &c, permitting. A. S. P. CO., A?en;s.@



Tj^Oß RUSSELL, WANGA :■ JJ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m.* (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepa:<i at the Oinee on the. Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. AP.GYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOE COROMANPEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning ax 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd ; Steerage, 53. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. [To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWBNA -will leave as follows :— Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGBSGOR. Manasrer. A UCKLAND STE A M "*':Y^>Jrk- PACKET COMPANY *-^ssss^2? (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS win leave for t.h« above port on TUESDAY, 31st July, at 5 o'clock p.m. "Manager and Engineer. «S3g§s^. nn I M E T A B L E. v._, . transit. f,p'irf Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. \\ Cu,iiie. and other circumstances permitting. Sir gle Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freitrht. ids per ton. NICCOL. tiENDRY & CO., A'-centT. Thop.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Single Fare?, 3s Gd ; Return. ss. Weat.iier and other eireuin^tanees permitting. Order;; to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. :\L H. ROE. «S^«s^ C!TEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND -ggSes»r rH:B TH AMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequhae, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 1.30 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Agents. O R W_A_ I U X U. "^s^*^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will eav for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 7.45 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Tuesday, U a.m. Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 2.30 p.m. Safurlav, 11 a.m. Saturiiny, a. SO p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 3rd August, at 8 a.m. Kedueed Kares per s.a. Tain o' Phanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 53 : Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aud. Mncfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. VV. J. Hnrst 8c Co., wi!l meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohiinc-ft or- N.Aivmn.vsrot. TEAM~~COMM IJNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND <s^=zS^!? COROMAND XL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The ' ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight" Lalla Rpokh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for gpods or parcels put on board without * sMppin^note. ~^T^ IL> AIIQ UE ' LOMBAR £&^^k -O DIAN, « LONDON. 11 Accounts and Claims against gF^r^y^Tßa tf le barque Lombardian must be rendered in duplicate >o t"e undersigned by 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, the 30th Instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAN "• SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 27th July, 1877. i-a^a^ T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF Ji^^^S^ .t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA egM&BSE&sns Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, [-Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. j rt^A.. nPHE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING COMPANY Hkad Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ~105 i The WAIKATCi.. 1053 MATAURA .. 398 WAIMATE .. Ho 7 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAI PA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PAREORA.... S7O WAITANGI 1161 Piulo 1000 WAITARA.. 833 RAKAI V 1057 WA NGAN UIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225 I 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 cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite tor 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- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels am despatched from London to each of the principal ports ol the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages oi friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo can be made at the Head Ofhee, ChriKtchurch, or at any of the Branches in the oolony AUCKLAND KKANCH—D.% Qithwn-3trkkt._ "jl/ffILL AND STEAMSHIP OWNERS, JLyJI and Engiuecrs, wo'ild Co well to have their Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, and Domes covered »ith "Duley's Patent Excelsior Non conductor of Heat Composition." wla-reby a saving ol from MO to 5(l per cunt, of fuel can be effected. Prepared only by K. I ladkill, Crown Hotel Yard, Grey-street, Auckland, and applied by competent workmen, old and New Roofs covered with fire and waterproof material at two-thirds the cost of shingling. Terms and testimonials on application. TTMjNEiS i BONES ! IiONES ! jpvj " Boufht in any quantities for Cash at the Free naan's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Quoon-fltreet. by T 7 HOPPWT O X C E JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer Parnell, begs to inform hit Customers, -.■d the Public Kenemlly- that he has Appointed AP X R. CARD NO, Fort-street, (in the pre- Aiii. r.. .11. »,...,.,„,; pfi hv Ward aad Co.). his i n|.n 3r. laAll S left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, liKh July, 15/1.



, >p4 E 0 R G E AXE RS, \jf Fkesman'bßay ! SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Bnvera of Tall . '< jri H A ST~~ L A V E R, I\J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, i liYBEJ- Pass j N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots^to suit purchaser d. TAMES BUTC HE R, i fj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. i Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on j i Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas i and Bay of Islands Coal. .Also. Firewood >cnt I r>r uncut.), at roAßonahlp rates. j =K'/f'~\i~~^~ ~l~y~n d ' s | JXJL Railway Revrksip.if.xt HofsK, ' (Second house below the Telegraph Office). ; Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are I respectfully informed that at tli3 above House : ; Meals and Refreshments may he; had at any j I time during the day. | Tea, Coffee, &0., at 'lie Shortest otice. T> F. WEBS T E R, Jiho WHOI.BSAI.B AI7D KKTAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKKR: il3 J?T7S-;n-;:,t:-:t;kv, Auciclaxii. (Nw-yt- thf TTninri Rttttlr) T~ TND J. S O P P E T, © Frkkman'3 Bay Stbaji Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-street Wharf. Annlrlanrl. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OUs« 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 Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUWKN-STRKET._ CARSON, House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, STTOTTRnTCV'a RIfIMIVNGS" QIIEKN'-BTKBRT. II7AKNUOK BIiOTHKK S, Vv SOAP AND CANDLE HIANUFAO T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Oflico .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all lands Taliow. Highest Price. _ glvcn- . im ISH E R A N D CO. JO Wholesale, Shipping & Family , BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Primo Smoked "Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. K7' R A" N D E R S 0 N, © Broker, Mining. Kstate and Com mission Aukxt, Accountant, Auditor, VALUER, &C. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market pries. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formal ion, legal manage- i ment, and secretaryship of Companies under- i taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions | performed on the most reasonable terms. The ] collection of Rents and Account.-?, and the management of Mouse Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Cilice: -No li, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. _ <M LAR X E BROTHERS \> (LATE CROMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prieoß. Children's Portraits taken inßtatitanooiisly. OK ~G AN S ! 7~\ R crX3Tsl MASON AND HAMLIN. Seme of those Beautiful Instruments arc now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SOX, Piano and Harmonium Wakeiiou.se, queen-street, (Next,to Bank of New Zealand). WH. S" X IN N E R, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office FTittintrP. &:c. Sec ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak office. Wvndham-Rtrfwt. L O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stkert. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-seleated Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, 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. T7l C O N 0 M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannkls, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2». Grey-street, th June. 1877' EOR G E X IT C H EN, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. MASON BIiOTIT ER S beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest Quality and in Kndless Variety. The PLa.NTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and maybe had on application at the Nurseries. PornuJJ, or to our Agent, 11. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. TfO S. J. HA R B U TT, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victohia-stkeex East and CouußC-STHEEi, Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ,» ~U L M A N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, aud principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. OiilrirHn'fi Portraits fcakftn insrantaneously. T 00K OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. B R O O X R S 1 Ins lh" Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S 800 I's AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, ali Made on the Premises, ;n>' Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men"s Elastic-side Boots, 12s. CIL, our own rniikc. .Men's Watertighrs. 12=. Gd., own own m«ke. VV omen's Calf Boots, 103. lid., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BKOO XE S, BLUE 800 T, QUEEN-STREET.' Opposite eZIMjW City HalJ. ~%Wr A. WATERMAN begs to inform V y © his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over tno.se__ okl established DINING ROOMS, known as Pouter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal. Queen-street, Auck land, where ho hopes by s-xici attention to business to obtain a fair share »t patronage. si.v ia. caT'i has been Utwto.ved uyon Uio F'efl i rdiuii-, Kiici settlers and couiitrj vi-itur.s in \ ■•-'-mud wil] tind every conifon. Meals at all I hours.



mo TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO JL WAIKATO and the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. Tft.lT R. P. B. WOOD HA M, JLYJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. I Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, f Piiuioferto Warehouse. Shortland-street. \ N.B.—.Pupils attended in town or country. January ifl. 1577 I S, WYNDHAM-STREET, | . I Ch a i HOUSE, SHIP, O v >-* \ m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ft) «l — £ W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of. tho C q ! Province. J.H. reqiiests attention of Builders and r^ pq ; others to hi& New Glazing Taritf. m J. HENDERSON. - ■ « ! S, WYNDHAM-STREET. | Xjl R O T & 7>f~O T~ IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, CouxKii Vclcax Laxb axD High-street, AUCKLAX-D. Cash Purciiaseiis of HIDE^, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt attcn- '■ tion anil immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACuN AND HAAIS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chatr, and General Groceries, &c. OSS' Country Orders.pi'omptly attended to. LOUIS F 0 U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, VICTORIA-STHKET EAST, j £3T One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. | TVT OTI C E O F R X M O V A L. J. HARVEY, Builder, &0., Removed to Custom House-street, opposite. Archnrd's Hotel |^1 R £ S II SHI P MEN T S "^ SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE 13 KICKS. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTOKIA-STRBI2T, Four doors from Union Bank). TmNG LISH, AM EKICAN & GEKMAN jLL! stylos in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Cargo and McKaig's Queen-street, Auckland. W. p ulLLirps & S ON} °HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Lakge and Vakikd Aksoutmekt of PAPE li II AN GIN G S Oh' THE LATEST DESIGNS. IE3, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings. Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, Sec. Gilt. Stained, avd Veneered Fkame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &r-., &C., &C. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Car-on's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEEN-STKEET FLAX SHIRTS, 14 to 18 inch, Collars attached, at Cargo and McKaig's, Queen street, Auckland. T> E M O V A L. We bejz to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Office to New Building at our Y rards in Custom-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, wher we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto »o liberally Bllbrdod. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTON E, Custom-house-street. "TVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM J_M MISSION AGENCY, Norgkove Buildings, Clauk's Place BISHOPSGATE-STREKT, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his Grinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at tho above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance AGENTS. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to otter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London. November lfi. 1876. FR I N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. 111 BLAND I> KUT li Eit S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods :-bipped to all the Colonies. npO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL KRS, AN D OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, Sec, ice, 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 Manufacturers, Auckland. \T E W MAIX XE T JS1 Ult SEX V, JJJ NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for tale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TiiEES, and GENEHAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared i'or removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection win satisfy intending pur-lasers of the exec:,em quality of the entire Stock. r"ntjil<".k""»e nost tv«e "n "indication to the Niu-sery, Newmarket, Auckland.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o <.>_._ SToncy to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereu.—W. H. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. 1%/fONEY to LEND in. large or small i.VJL pums. at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. "1%/TONEY to LEND on first-class free- j JLvJ. hold security, at low rates of interest.— j R. O. DYKR. Shortiand-B'.reet. I T&/fONEY TO LEND in large or small .!_¥.£. sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson anci Rnwsell. Solicitors. If ONEY TO LEND on Freehold ly.it Security: interest low.—Apply to Eliott M^eycr, Solicitor. 23, Khort.lanri-st.reet. %/T ONEY TO LEND, in large or small | X?_o sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next tho Post-offlce. TudKLAND i'EKMANENT CO ±%, OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queek-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums or £20 to £(5,000, principal and interest, being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every .-GIOO borrowed:— Repayments extend-! p v'-.ot Total amount 'ing over ie wuj*. K opa y a ble. s. d. j S s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 5 years 7 6 15S 7 0 10 vcars 6 3 162 IS 3 I "DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 0 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _ - : 5^ Q SALE, Per "Ceaka," "Miss Kilmansegg" <; Fairlie," " Camille," and Late Aerivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. li „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE S 14 „ „ BACON Sc HAMS IS bales NELSON HOPS S T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. "VT ICC OL, HEND P. V & CO. HAVE FOR SALE: ;"00 sacks Superior Maize 1000 „ Oats (Feed and Seed) 500 ~ Pol at oes Auckland & Canterbury) 100 ~ Barley 100 ~ FowlWhjat 10 tons Flour 10 ~ Oatmeal (Dunedin) 10 .. Fresh Bran 300 Good Jheese, Gd to 7d Hams, Rolled Bacon, Sugar Tea, Minnie & Dey's Biscuits Salt (line and course Butter, Onions, Sec. &C. &c. Auckland, 19th July, 1577. jn"" ~o a l. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the manageratthe mine ; or at the oilice, No. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Anekland, July 23, 1877. il/jrHrR AN D A COA L. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following priceß:— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 235. per ton „ 1 ton „ 2f)s. „ cwts- „ 30s. „ Delivered at these Prices within ode mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. /^ KEY RIVER COAL. FOR SALE, IM LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent. Onehunga. MPOR TA N T NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his «ar DINING ROOMS ~m have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the bet ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Th<>re are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i-< a guarantee that the Bill of F^re is such fis will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlustrateil and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally mannfactured Confections, which rival those of Kcillerand the b<-st English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of tho trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ueen-stkkkt. £1,000 sgi £LOOO BOOTS & ' fa&L SHOES, Bought Dikkct from the Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots and Shoes, ex Spirit of the Dawn and i Lombardian, now on salo by the single pair, at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s Od. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of charge. CLARKSON & CO., Boo'i makers, >iext to Mr. ii'dson, Chemist.



\ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J^. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversity of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27rh Apri:,l7th July, ar.d stii October. "FARQUHAR MACRAE, T-Tp.:iri ?vtastfir. ifilTY WEST Nnr-rpURLIC SCHOOL, \.y WELLINGTON-STREET. S The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened ! on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial p.nd Conversational), Mo.ns. F. Peltzeh. Monsieur Peltier is hirrhly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study o£ this laKguaK" arc invited to call and observe his moThod of instrur;f,ion. A UCKLAND ]\IODEL TRAINING JZ^ SCHOOL. Next Quarter will Commence on 3IONDAY, JuJy 9th. A School oi Art has been formed, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Watkins ; and a Special Drawing Cl'<ss, for Teachers p.nd Ad vanced .Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July 14. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. y 0~~ t '. i" "~c"" E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station: 200 acres of it is well sheltered, adapted for gardens cr orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of .Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, ortoW. Aitken, Land A pent. BO O T AN D SHOE TRAD E. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S \LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that. Centrally-situated SIIO1- 1, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HKMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. 171 OR SALE OR LEASER all those _£J Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a 'arge manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.— Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. 0 H N CJ O P P E T", HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Lar.^e Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in tho Town and Suburb.l;. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "^ O~ T i O "E. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT. RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords constantly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Ccupiand and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. liolloway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,—Special attention given to' Road Boards and County Rates. O E S A. L E, T THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks: — Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25,6, |21/6, - 1, 23/6, 9-16 and g 20/, 11-16 and J 19/, i and 117/, H and 2 17/, per cwt., with test certificate with each chain Boiler Rivets, f, £-, J, |, 5-16, J, from' 22/ $ cwt. Horse Nails, from ,-9 to 11 r(9 th. Ewbank's Nails, from /3i to H W To. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, ; 2J V- ib. Galvanized Spikes, ;i to 6, from /3 :& Ib. Galvanised RGoSng Nails. 2 and 2J, /dj Ib. Galvanized Chains, 5-10 /4J, g /iT® tb. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 $ Ib. Composition^Spikes. /10 ?' ft. Carpenters Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1.3 ■$ ib. Iron Castings, from 14/ © cwt. C. HAWKESWOOD. ivf 0 T I C E. J3i KEESING BROS., Plumbers, &c. being about to dissolve Partnership, reqtiest that ail Accounts due to them be paid before the 31st instanr. Onehur.ga, 23rd July, 1577. "VT O~T~I C E O F R E"M O V A L. R. BULL, Loach Painter and Trimmer, late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buckiand's Sale Yards. Several Light Traps :or Sale. FQ. U i (J X ' S 9 livery and bait stables, vict okia-stkeet, Auckland. SST FOR HIRS- A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, lor Single or Pair of Horses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses *«jr Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out'districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Por,sonby, and to Mount Albfrt au;l Whau. Timk Table. ponsosbt t.us-se3, nr.wton '3usses. via, Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. ;. 0 a.pj. 2. 0 p ra. i.ia a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ Jls „ 245 „ 9.30 „ B. 0 ~ 5.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 .. 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 ~ 1. 0 „ 10.i5 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ L3O „ 11.15 „ 4.45 ~ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 ~ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ i. V ~ Lib „ and at i» ar.d 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, S, i.%', 3. i>.2>). U\ 10.30 it IT p.m Mockt Albkkt ami Whau 'Hrss. Leave Union Bti^j: : Leave Whau : 12 noon -'.yo a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. ?.3O and ii.'s'j p.m. Orders left ar. Mr. F. Quic-'.V. i't-p-rby :■.:;• J. Thonipsop. Ft-ar ilot.i-I, Newton, wl'l be punctu ally ci'.vuniieu to. J. TIIOMPSOIn, manager.



PRINCESS TttJß AT X JS, WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Y-v ;acementbyl)rainaticComp:i:i:ed,LecMirer3, &c. It is situated In one of the most populoar parrs of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold 730 persons. Theatrical Companion &c. engaged by the Proprietors un favourable terms. Address ttOXD & CO.. Wellington. _ YOUXi; MEN'S CHUISTIAN J_ ASSOCIATION. WINTER COUitSE 0^ LECTURES. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, 27th JULY", Syliabus of M"r Firth's I/crTVRE o>r Luck-. Belief in Luck—Common Hall.ids an;! Pro verbs—Poets r.:ki Reviewers—Luck examined — Cause or Rifect—Which ? Fomines of Air Olliver Heijrhlow- Mr Gobies !,"■ 1: an'i what canio o. it—Successful dijj.cer— Not instance ol'Lucii—No Fijrs from Thistles— Hunt's Claim—A to°s up A sniltioit ditto Gc.i-v-' of chance—Cards ar.r] dice—l aw of pj Obabiiiiies —Lord Pipkin'rf ;.:; ::c- -Continental Gambling Banks—lnsurnr.ee - Lotteries—The Stolen Dolkus—Law of A vc; :.;.■■. ,\"o such Tiling a.s luck—l)c trine of Provi dence—lnterference rirvcr find indirect—Ad venture in Maoridojn—Science and Super nutnriii Picm a of Life and Nature—Child's Puzele. Failure in life not result of had !uck- -Mr Palei'ii—Life and mnn not controlled by luck- Sir Tims Suit—a lir.-ky man ? Skill, f.ert-everance, integrity. rourajce. btjil common sense : their influence —Sueeesi m iii'o —Conclusion. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bsarer and Lady), Os ; Staple Ticket, 3s. Admission io Simrie Lecture, Is pneh. Commenco nt 7.:>0. Seats reserved for Ticket hoklera until 7.20. Tickets to be had from nny of thfl Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. BOARD 0 F EDIT CA T lON. 33 ME. SKVERN will dclive1* a. Course of LECTU.KES to the Students of rho various Schools in and about Auckland, at; the C II O R A L H A LL, SYMOXD3 - STSEET. on the following dates and subjects : — 1. Saturday. July 23-Galvanism 2. Monday, July 30—The ISarth and its Satellite 3. Thursday, AngustS—Terrestrial Mcsrin'tism I. Saturday, Aug;>>sst i—The Sim and the Solar System 5. Monday, August G—Light a:;d Spectrum Analysis G. Thursday, August 9—Spectrum Analysis. The Lecturer will be illustrated by full and complete apparatus. Eaeii Lecture will begin at G. 30 p.m., and end about 8 p.m. Admission by Ticket or.ly. Prc-i \o Scholars ana their Teachers, One Shilling for the course of Six Lectures. Tickets to be obtained iron) the Head Teachers. N.B.—Proprietors of Private Schools can ob tain tickets for their Scholars and Teachers AT tiif. Same Price on apnlication to the Secre tary, Education oilice, Wyndham-street. Auckland steam'confection _i_ FACTORY ALiSKRT-ii REET, E WATEKS, CONFBCT I O N E R, Begs tc infona the public that the following gfoc.ds, manufactured n._t h.;s i'sietory, are gaaran teed of sumricr quality lo ;..iiy coiilecdonerr imported into Auckland. TLoy conraiH no in sa'edieiii or olourin^ matter deieturious to nealxli :— Dry Goods. Bsy Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Kings Imptrial Drops Thick Peppermints Good "Word? Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocoi&t« Creams Fancy LozeHf-es Lorido,: 3lixturos Scotch Mixtures Iceing Su^ar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbort KtAbnonds BoilkdGooss. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted') Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Eails Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose' Lozenges Biack Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges i3;ack Almond Toffy Musk ' ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Bed Cocoaput Ice zenges Red and vV'hite Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tofry Liquorice Star and Love K.ock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehoimd Candy Cough Drops Nonp&rie] Comtits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CA.KE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octott^i 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it. will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny. Provincia Analyar,. TjiOOTE'S "jVTIRAND A f*< OA L- Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use Si's For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 38s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. a. Drury .. .. 16 G Panakura .. 16 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Ofahuhu .. 11 0 OnehuiiKiv .. 14 0 Newmarket.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost or the Coal uniform throughout. The Moxstee Seam — Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM ana HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the be&t evi dence oi their excelience. The Coui3 a-"c now in great demand, <"-nd are giving general aaiis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— Ren-ruera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to scud the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, TC.Z., April the 30th, 1377.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine ; and I pre- I fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and qui;o equal to the Newcastle coaiy. Fi'»t, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very line, ash : third, less attention : and fourth, I believe the lire-bars will last three times us lony. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Hvinhv Wilsok, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th, 1*77.— Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have give:: the Miranda Coal yon ser.t rae what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very cood. and hope to be supplied with the sitme "in every future requirement.— You: s^ruiy, G. Roodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify !J:at find Mr. Koote's Miranda Coaly are very or steaming purposes.— v. Haw keswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30, 1377.—Mr. James Fcote: Dear Sir, —In reply to your i;. quiry, we beg to infown you we v.: c now usi:;^ your Miranda Coal; it is good, and xh'es us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours iruiy, Dunxingham & Ki.nc. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. ON SAL ]•:, AND T O A HR I V E,— Islait, in milks ( Muiitz Motal and Nails : Candles, EclHiont and Brandon Raisins, Sultana .iiid Elcme. ' V-". S. LAUiU'E.