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AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1877.

PRICE ■: ONE FENNY.



rSi3K^^ BEGULAE MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION tetmsis&s' between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY. AtfD MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th July. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three iays after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHAXK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 21,1577. VThion steamship company \) of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Juke 1877. for taranaki, nelson, pictot-f, wel lingtqn, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taranaki Thursday, 28th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo . Monday, July 2 l p.m. 12 noon. FOR SYDNEY, from Quewn-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, July 3, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND /S^Ss^^ T HE THAMES. Tho fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQTJHAK, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thursday, 28th, i p.m. Friday. 29th, 4.30 p.m. Saturday. 30th, 5 p.m. From Thames- Friday, 29th, 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 30th. 10 a.m. .Weather and other circumstances permitting. FItASER & TINNE, Agents. ,s^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE THAMES AND "■^^^^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE1 and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Tims Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 1! p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnisht Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. ~Vranap:er. «Skafc-^. TT'OR RUSSELL^ WAN GA -S? RC-A, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked a.nd 3ma!l parcs!3 prepaid &t the Ofllcs on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI ■The s.B. ARGYLE vail leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, os. 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 :— A. MoGUKGOR. Manager. -s^A^ -IJIOR THE KOT SPBINGS, IJ MAHURANGI, J.IATASANA, •^^^^iiAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILCANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Aucldand every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at raid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurausri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Malmrangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides wili allow. Ma'takana, Kawau, and OMAHA. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every '\Vednesdcy. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage auply to :; J. CASEY & SON. ON THE KAIPAEA. ' The s.s. XI N A ■U rill leave Helensville as under: — For Otamatea. calling at iursction of Kaiwaka and Mansatorotb Rivers, Pahi and Motaltohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor i'ort Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otainatea on Fridays, and for Fort Albert on Mondays. KS" This Service commences on ..IONJJAi:, ■ 28tll3VIar' • J. CASEY & SON. •C^j^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKATTARA. TIC KOPURU. MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWII ARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Tho3- S- MLNNIE CASEY Captain Rawso.v, will Ica'.e Hclengville every Tuesday and Thursday mornings tide, leaving Dargavlllo on the return trips every V.' ednesdaj and Friday morning's tide. , PaEßengers leave Auckland, per 'LTLY, on Mordays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and <"'argo on Mondays and Fridays J. CASEY Sc fcOJN', Red Office. Wharf. CTEAM TO THE WADE J||||>b AND PUHOI. The p.a. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 0 a.m. Monday, 10 a in. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 1 a.m. sharp Friday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return, 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting-. MASTER, Agent. W GATIGN &COAxTmINING '^^"■''"^^COMPANY (LIRIITKD). TIME~TABLB: Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waiiato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mcrcor to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, 10.15 n.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer V> raikato—Monday, Wedne.vday, and Friday, 9;i.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCJIEEFF, Secretary. »v>rt-Bt.root,. June 12.1577. -«^^^l^ O R W A I U X U. OREGON v» ni leave for Wainku as under :— from Onehunga— From Waiuku— batu^day 8 a.m. Saturday. 12 noon Monday 8 a.m. Monday, 12 noon VI ednesday, 9.-15 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. ■batur&ay. 12 noon Saturday, a p.m. v uatipu faaw-mills and Manukau Heads-- v V • Tuesday, 8 a.m. fv™w ♦ an?, other circumstances permitting. AnoMrn -v?^l!e^ l loods left at Mr- G- Sibbin'a Aucaon Mart wiil be attended to. M. H. ROE. 0 R W A 1 U X U. "a;^ a a-TAMFiHANTER will »■« Mann-" ; w Saturday, 12 noon • «-rtdlyX^l Hsads + and ,Milla on Weather and il e< Sam Or.Jo.ra to coUeotV ll? Utustences Permitting. Mcasra. .Hoaft^ .left at.tlio stores of }^<>n &S. Co.; o? jf^S^H^Tlane, -A K'ents



; •fS&§fesvSt TEAM T0 AND FROM ..^HHg^ RIVERHEAD TWICE DAILY. unde-r 1-1^ aft<3r JUne 6th> S^™ wiU leave as q „ r? m £ v£ kland: From Riverhead; 8.8. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. 5.3. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— . • J. CASEY & SON. rg^W HPHE NEW ZEALAND ,j£|u|pi^ JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. JSgpiiltrFlßST SHIP~~FOR LONDON I*"a DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAi a t Lloyds, 121 tons register, J. Morgan, Master, now loading at tho Railway Wharf, and having the greater Dart of her Cargo engaged will sail as above about the end of June. 1 or Freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. £g^|V TGI O R LEVU KA. il^rPoOyb The New and Fast Sailing SgjM^lySgigr Schooner MAZEPPA, S~; Lombard, Master, will sail as above on SATURDAY, 30th instant. Has superior Cabin accommodation. NICCOL, HENRY & CO., „„ ,„ Agents. June 26,1877. TABLE. ~"""*^ s ,s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, lfls per ton. NICCOL. UEXDRY & CO., Agents. J~ IT RANDE RSO N, c Broker, Mixing, Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &o. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, aiicl secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on tho most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property boncht and sold. Oftice: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. MASON BROTHERS 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 PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues arc ready, and may be had on application at the ParnoJJ, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. YEWMARKET NU RSE RY, 131 NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants arc in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. J Make the Money go a3 far as possible by using WENDEL'3 FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Fi,A\NJi.LS, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, 9th June. is". """ H. SKI N M £ X, 0 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Sittings/ &c. &c. HO S. J. H A 11 15 U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and I OOBTJBG-STBEET, AUCKLAND. ! Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old 01103 retUledS^ ' •mj-ELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, JJO. OYSTER, & SUPPER SALOON, VICTOKI A-STEEST. Having opened the above-named business, tne undersigned hopes by civility, combined with having fresh goods daily, to solicit a tair share of public patronage. Not* 1 the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria-street, Opposite Coitage of Content Hotel. (TITTs F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, VIOTOBIA-STREET EAST. One door above the Greyhound Hotel. Also, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Uprir-R Queen-street, Next Door to thfi Queen's Head Hotel. Board, 15s. per week : with Residence, 2Cs. First-class accommodation, ita, Boarders wanted. "Til R O S T & (1 .0 . , j[i ■ . VV IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Land anD High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SKIN 3, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chair, and General Groceries, &c. M' Country Or^r^pj^ompjJyjiUcjided_to.__ tTIOTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. R TJ T T O N & LE A T T-I E R Havin-takev. the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre- Sod to execute all orders for country sct&rs nnri Wheat ground and dressea on dtheßhortestf notice. Oatl and Maize ground and crnshed. :|>OKEb ! -BOJNES S BONiiS ! Queen-ntrcot. by fe _ T sn ppKT. ¥xf L WATERMAN begs to mrorm mmsstm —v i^ v 's" I PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, of Auckland. Children's PoHmit^J^nJ^^^ "^e beg to intimate, to,«f G a^i! WILL that weJore DISPOSED gj"^ NIC COL. the last thirteen ycavs v Aucldand, May 0, 1877; . __ -—^r-^-. fffG-Bl! QKGAN SI MASON AND HAMLW. Some of thoßoßeantlful 0* Sale at their feole^^gt'^'' 3 UL ■°-v HOFFMAN & SON, P.AXO A^UBMONjrH WAKB,,OUS^



GLEORGE AKEES, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Rnvars of Tallow. CH AH. r A V ER, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybe)» Park . N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. JAMES BUTCHER. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. j 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. II S [L V N Dj'S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. Tea, Coffee, &c., at the Shortest Notice. RF. W E B S T ER, 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: ■ 113 QtTEEN-STRKEY, AUCKLAND. OJflirt t.hn Union BanltV A~~N~B j; S~O P P E % © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilftf Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, •French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate 3 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Giass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 87, QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHRTTKV'H "niITLTHNCW QTTW.K?T-e)TRRWT. A X NOCK BROTII ERS, : SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. "TfcT OTICE T 0~~8 U T C HE RS. BONES purchased in any quantities, by the undersigned, £6 per ton cash. WARNOOK BROS., Durham-street. ISH E R AND CO. \ Wholesalk, Sini'PiNa & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime 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. EVERY ONE HIS OWN HORSE CLIPPER. J. WISEMAN has just opened out a lot of CLARK'S celebrated HOUSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new invention,—to be worked with one hand.- Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. " . J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street y M O N D S- S T REE T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H jj A F E. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Batik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. 11. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to tho City Council for the Emptying of Earth Clooets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have the suid places attended to, cither 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. By xS*\ tin i*^~«v 6 Appointment <s£^sSsPNs£kP Marchioness to Her <^^Hl^Ssif „ ot ._ • Ladyship -~—— ~^- Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY. CORSET, SURGICAL, AND BIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKT A-STKKKT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and it 3 vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Oouttllos, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lusting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Ho!). K?astio. Inspection invited. EKGHAN TS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Work 3 bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evbning Star onfce. Wyn fill arn-Rtreer,. AL O V E T T, a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellkslky-stre «t. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed oh him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on band a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweed 3. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. - _ tTelTn d brothers, Jl wool merchants, tankises amd leather manufacturers, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Lcataer, 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 shipped to all the Colonies. m 6 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM _!_ KR3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned axe Cash POBOHABZBS Of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, W UOL, TALLOW,&O., &c, at highest market rates, m any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at sa.isfac toy rates. IRELAND BRO S., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, AllP.klßTld- TLfTii E S Ii S H IPME NT S SLATES- CEMENT, PLASTER, FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKBT, Four doors from Union lianiO. T^jrlu T. TRA F * H D ■^iuRGEON £B> TgSS"' DENTIST, Qgjgg* street. Teeth exacted a w.^£ain a br Dr. Clover, Artificial Tp^.b (tr™ Onfl to ft Fn" ?<>» =—sr-n p- # \V OODII AM, M- TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. .Ta.nn.arv 18. IS. i — -f 7T^~o~TrG~E^rT^roii c n, sFIT Ti^I^UNDEB, •» LicexskdPlumkekto^iieCityCokpokatio:!. N.8.-Theogy



WHITELAW & McKINNON beg to announce to their friends and others desirous of receiving instruction in STEP DANCING, comprising Eatf ish Clog, Irish Jig, Highland. Flin?, Reel, or Sword Dances, that they will open Classes for the above on the Ist July next, at Whitelaw's, Newton Road. __ _ _ _. • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. OF REMOVAL. BOWRIKG, Pianoforte Maker, Tuuer, and Repairer. REMOVED to Symonds-street, near Dr Stoekwell's. June Bth. 1877. B'RANSTON & F OUSTER, COPPERSMITHS, PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLIIANGEES, &C, &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings "Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chbmical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23,1877. X> HI L LIP P S & QO N, « JL >O HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PAPERH AN GIN GS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. SS, NEW PICTURES I In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleogi'aphs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &c, &c, &c. . Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes,-&<;., &c, Carbon's Aiiticbrrosion 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 & D 7, QUEEN-STREET 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 sows 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, makea the "Lock-stitch" (aliko on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest ; AND WILL EVEN' SEW LEATHER ; \t will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam. Ti\ck, Ruflies, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine, will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T.'_nen, or Cotton Thread. 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 to buy Sowing Machines frive the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hcmmcr, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for U3e. All securely packed in strong oase with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £1 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. 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 oa receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuino Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge. J. V. BREDA, S h or tland-street. QPECIAL TkTOTICE MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate td their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23ed inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lamb3wool Underclothing & Hosiery, FJannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Mcrinoe3, Serge 3, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new-firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. T ONDON AND PAI'LIS PATTERN § J DEPOT, Q.UEKN-STREET. MRS. BUTTEItWORTH, MILLINER, In thanking her Customers and the public gene rally for their kind patrongc during the past, begs respectfully to inform them that, at the re quest of many of her country customers, she has decided to add •GENERAL DRAPERY to her Large and varied Stock of Millinery. We are Now Opening NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising all the Latest Novelties in DRKSS GOODS. MANTLES, FUR & SEAL JACKETS. COSTUMES, HATS, BONNETS, &c. A Large Assortment of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Liven. Is.B.—First-class artistes are engaged in the Millinery Department, also in the Dress and Mantle-making, which is under the superin tendence of Miss Runciiian. . ija, Wedding and Mourning Orders punctually



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. King, Agent, Shortland-street. ONtiY TO LEND,—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-sf.reet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c.—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLBY, Solicitor, High-street MONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYKR. Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. . ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Sootirity; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small snni3.- S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street., next the Post-office. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING JA. SCHOOL. In Un.o with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds«street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josuur Map.tix, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ing : Mr. B. Fraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics: Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9. and October 1. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM _£3I MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversitv of New Zsaland). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUUAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENTING CLASSES will be Re-opcr.ed on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping:, &c, Mr. HARRISON. French. (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. feltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teachor of French. Those interested in the study of this language are incited to call and observe his method of instruction. HUPvCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 0, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 3. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. IMP'O K.T ANT NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his S3- DINING ROOMS ~£S 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, a3 well as the be=;t 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 Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated 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 rescive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. TV", wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manHfactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed hi 3 Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, queen-street. 'a UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J3l_ FACTORY, ALBERT-oIREET. B. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contaiw no in gredient or olouring matter deleturious to nealth:— _ ~ Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges. Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits : Fruit Lozenges Ghocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnt Almonds Boiled Goor.s. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits SUek3 (assorted-) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozemges Black Bails Aniseed Balis Indian Cora Cayenne Lozenge 3 Black Almond Toffy Musk I ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- lied Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathp'ine nut Ice Ccalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tofry Jujubes Everton Toffy liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy * Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 203. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland. October 28, IS7S.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that aftep'having made a very careful analysis of various samples j of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that i they arc 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, Provineia Analyst. "I f\f\f\ MEN'S TWEED TROU -IUUU SERS AND VESTS, at 18s 6d, worth 80s, at SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Qaeen-ttreet, Auckland RESERVED GIN G E 11, AT CLOSE BROS. RE SEII VK D CUM QU ATS, AT . CLOSE BROS. ' ICKLED MANG OE S, AT CLOSE BROS.



TjiOPi SALE, VERY CHEAP. SCO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. TW^ 6~ T I C ET For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensvillo Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,00C'ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, Or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. 13OOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that. Centrally-situated SHO'V Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. FOR SALE OR LEASE,, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large 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. yohnao p pc t, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 3, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. E\ CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, BROOKSIDE, PAR NELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parncll 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. ■JjJ1 O~ T I C 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 i 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. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devors. P. Herapath, Esq., Architect. Messrs. Hollo way 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. Rri /GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSB, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. as* Office : -Corner of Shobtland and Queen-streets. Outdoor Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, several first-class 11 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £IGS, £185, £210, £250, and £32-5. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near towD, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have manniflcc-nt views and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £100 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres; commands a magniflcicnt view (in fact, one of the best in the province). • The rqada are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. i- ,'..-. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel aomg a steady and improving business^ together with six acres of pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, ne-iv to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up North. Every information gn ren to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner Shortiand and. Queen-streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : ghortland and Queen-streets. G- KE "V R~I YE R COA L. . FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. CLA RK, Shipping Agext, Onehtjnga. i^ L O S E BROTHERS, \J TEA MERCHANTS, Queen-stkket, Auckland. ELBOURNE CUP, IS7 7. MR. J. J.MILLERmay be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters .divided £2cO; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. qKATING! SKATING! SKATING! The RINK i 3 OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Hall, Darby-street Admictanec—One Shilling. First-class fakatei provided.



m H E A T R E ROYAL. m- FOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY ! COMMENCING To-nigkt! To-niffkt! THURSDAY, JUNE 28, THOMPSON'S GREAT SOUTHERN DIORAMA OF THE AMERICAN WAR, (Never before exhibited in New Zealand), Illustrating from a Southerx poixt OF view ali the PRINCIPAL EVENTS connected with this Gigantic Struggle, together with the Wonderful Diorama of the Great Fight between the ALABAMA AND THE HATTARAS, The Blowing-up of the Hattaras and Rescue of the Crew by "the Boats of the Alabama forms one of the most exciting scenes ever wit nessed. Concluding with the most intricate piece of mechanism in the World, in which there are 1,000 MOVfNG FIGURES, THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF STONEWALL JACKSON through the Central Park, Ri ;hmond, Virginia. GIFTS! GIFTS!! GIFTS!! ! Elegant and Costly GIFTS presented EACn evexixg to the Patrons of the Diorama. The Leading Phizes for THURSDAY EVENING will consist of a beautiful Tea_ and CoiFee Service (four pieces), Two Sovereigns, large Cut Glass liqueur Stand, Opera Glass, Papier Maehe Table, Ormolu Clock, Silver Salver, ditto Card Basket, and 50 other useful articles. The Gifts -will be on view this day in the window of Mr F. Shortt, City Hair-dressing Rooms, Queen-street. Popular Prices :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stall?, 2s ; Pit, One Shilling. Tickets for Dress Circle may bo obtained at Upton's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Carriages may be ordered at 10.20. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at S. Descriptive Lecturer .. Mr W. H. Thompson Principal Machinist .. Mr A. Currie Pianist Professor Saundcrs Stage Manager .. .. Mr W. Goodall. T ORN E - STS E~e"t HALL. TO-NIGHT ! : • TO-NIGHT ! CONCERT AND GIFT AUCTION IN AID OF ST. THOMAS'S MISSION CHURCH, Freeman ?s Bat, Will be held on THURSDAY, the 2Sth June, in the above Hall. Concert commences at S o'clock, under the concluctorship of Mr. Joseph Browne. Music by the Best Amateur Singers in Auck land. Contributions towards the Gift Auction will be gladly received at St. Matthew's Parsonage. Mr. Binney has kiudly undertaken the office of Auctioneer. ADMISSION :-ONE SHILLING. "I" O RN E- ST REE T HALL. SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 30. First Appearance of the Ciiampion Skaters. e& LILLIE, Queen of the Skates ! AND «a. PROF. J. E, TAYLOR ! Champion Skater, and Indian Club Swinger, in their beautifnl Skating Act and Song and Danes on Skates, in which they will introduce Step Danciug and the . Varsoviana. J. E. Taylor's Great Indian Club Act ! J. E. Taylor, as Lord Dundreary learning to Skate ! A Handsome Silver Cup will be given to the fastest Skater in a quarter mile race. Admission, Is; Reserved Chairs, 2s. Use of Taylor's Champion Skates, Is. Doors open at half-past seven. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. LORNE-STREET HALL. In consequence of repairs to the premises of the Young Men' 3 Christian Association, the Rev. A. W. Webb's Lecture will be given in the Lome-street Hall, on FRIDAY Evening. LECTURES: June 29— "PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF INDIA AND ITS PEOPLE." First impressions of India—Strange Sights, Strange Sounds, Strange Odours—Anglo-Indian Domestic Life —Amusements of the Natives— Marriages and Funerals—Storms and Diseases —Hindoo Deities and their Festivals—lnfidelity amongst Educated Natives- Missions—Jeram pore—lndia's Future. Rev. A. W. WEBB. Singing by Mr. Bioomfield's Choir. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is ench. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders iintil 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian,' at the Rooms. "JPItIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL, JL EDWARDES-STREET. C O N C E' R T In Aid of Improvement Fund. THURSDAY. • June 28. The Orpheus Glee Club, No. 2. with Howden and others, have kindly arraaged to assist. To commence at 7.30- Tickets:—Adults, Is; Children, 63. ALBERT HALL. PROFESSOR HENNIKIE IN HIS TEMPLE OF MAGIC, ARABIAN BOX, AND OTHiiR WONDERS, ON THURSDAY, & SATURDAY EVENINGS, 3 une 23 ar.d SO. For particulars, see Day Bills. Front Seats, 25.; Back Seats, Is. H. MONTINI, Agent. _ £*•■-■>. <%&?*'s KA I Fau' RA I LWA Y. All Goods for the Kaipara District should ha received at Riverhead by the Railway at least for^y-eight hours before the departure of the steamer from HelensyiUe. If Consignees would kindly insist on this being done, much dis appointment would bo saved them. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manger. CO A L. Per Barque ' Nonpamel' :. hoo tons best "newcastle /^oal* To be Sold cither at Ship's side cr Delivered^ W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-hoti* e-rstreet. , fjIRESH SALMON, in 21b. tins, only 1 JiJ Is. &3., at F. Hewia and Bros.' Peacock's : Square Jams, 7*a. per tin at F v Kelvin. an<3, 3 Brothers' .