The Evening Star.

Vox,. VIII.-Ne. 2,253.

AUCKLAND, KZ.. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 18T7.

PRICE : 01S TE FERNY.



-WSte^ T>EGULAR MONTHLY ISSI^-jrL STEAM COMMUNICATION «^^sßs > between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LoGAX, may be expected here again about the 18th Jane. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to *oi no s f CRUICKSPIANK & co>f Agente. 16 Queen-street, Aookland, May 21, 1877. TfVI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY {j o? new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1377. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT GHALIVIKRS. FROM MATiUKATT. Steamship. I Date-of Sailing. j '__ i TAUro ..' Tuesday, 20th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wwx'kgtok Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon. FOX SYDNEY, fko:-i Quekx-s^reet Whabp. Rotorua.. Wednesday, June 6, — 32 noon. " HENDERSON & MACFABLANB, Agents. eome-r-Q«»«ii J«ui-lVes}^Qn/?.GrL-atreetS S**- GITEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA/ A. FARQUHAK, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Monday, 12 midnight From Thames- Saturday. 3.30 p.m. Monday, at 8 a.m. Meturn Tickets will be issued, available from Monday, 21st May, till Saturday, 23th May, inclusive. Saioon Ten Shillings. Steerage Seven Shillings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor, Agent.' ,^g£- Of TEAM COMMUNICATION 3§i£|fe£O ■WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Tijib Table: From Auckland:— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—"Wednesday, 11 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 noon Return Tickets, available froai 21st May to 26th May. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. All oargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for good 3or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. TjlOß THE HOT SPRINGS, Jggt||»;.jH MAHURANGI. MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kaspeb, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahtjkangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with otrt a shipping note. For freight or passage apgyto^ & ,ggk|^ Q< TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka i and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ingjs tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, a* 12.30 p.m. on Mondays,, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. fl3" Tois Service commences on MONDAY, 2881 *** J. CASEY fe SON. «S*£a>^ "Ij^Oß RUSSELL, WANGA- V ROA, AND MANGONUI. The B^. lONA wiU leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 83. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. TSke S.S. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning atl2noon, and every FRIDAYat 6 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. F«K MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To 9ozxmit with-iho e.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s^. ROWENA will leave as follows :— FrM^r, JMay 25 Wednesday, May SO June. M»Bday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 "Wed-iesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGRJCQOR. Manager. ,»Sfcfe>^ C[TEAM ON THE KAIPARA lj||£|g;£3 waters. FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TE KOPURU, MITATAT, AtIAXAPU, MATJNGAWHARE, and DATS gavilLe. The s.a. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday mowiing's tide. Passe*»gers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Monday and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, - Red Office, Wharf. TO THE WADE ,J||||||:iO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, 26th, 2 p.m. Monday, 28th, 7.30 a.m. Tuesday, 29th, 3 p.m. Wednesday, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, 6.30 a.m. Monday, June i, 12 noon Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 31st, 4 a.m. Friday, June 1, 9.30 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Wiij^ call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. . ' MASTER, Agent. <«g|g|^"pi OR W A I U X U. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 6.30 a.m. Monday, 11 a.m.' Thursday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Saturday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Whatipu Saw-mills--Tuesday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. w A ! U X U. •"s^sE&je* The s>B# TAMo , g HANTER leave for Waiuku aa follows :— ~ From Onehunga: From Waiuku: 4 p.m. Tuesday, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 12 noon featuraay, 9 a.m. Saturday, 1.30 p.m. _sor5 or Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills en Friday, the Ist June, at 8 a.m. ' Weather and other circumstances permitttnav. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst BcCoZ will meet with prompt dispatch. ™ v^°"



<*£**&X nPHE NEW ZEALAND ,jll||pi|w JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. , London Branch: &i, Bishopsgate-street within. ! THE COMPANY'S FLEET ' consists of:— TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA.. 80S WAIM ATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1101 RAKAIA ....1057 WAIT ARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 VfANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to i meet, the requirements of the trade between the I United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons I and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged j and provided with every requisite for the com ! fort of the passengers, who are provided with J bedding and all cabin fltti ngs. The dietary scale Jis most liberal. Seoond-class and steerage j accommodation is all that can be desired, and j the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest i class as required, and ■. vessels are despatched I from London to each of the principal ports of | the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company, has ahv/iya ships loading home ward from New Zealand. I Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and als.o for the conveyance of cares, can be roade at the Head 6(l2ce, Christchurch, or at any or me Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93,.Qubew-stkeet. vGK^v milE NEW ZEALAND |^^^. I SHIPPING COMPANY'S ssSHsSiSaa first SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, - AAI at Lloyds; i2i tons register, J. Davidpon, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early iv June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. imOR LONDON DIRECT. 'iHisp^l^ T° FOLLOW THE Jgg||j|gf GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTEA, 06S 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 apply to CRUICkSHiNK & CO.. Agents 15, Queen-street, Auckland. April 7(5. 1877. r^a. ■ T^TOW LOADING AT .^ISO^v -^ SYDNEY FOR THIS gifei'giSffai The c iip ner brig VISION, 159 tons register.' Freight, 15s. per ton. L. D. NATHAN & CO., | Agents. -"jp^fe^HH I M E T ABLE. ■ *"* ' S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairca Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. *J Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 19 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, 53. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL, IiENDRY & CO.. Asreni s. SasSisr^ TEAM TO RIVERHIAD ,j|||||||||;k3 daily. 'The p.s. TE ABOHA Will leave Riverhead, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12.30 p.m. Freight to Riverhead, 2s. 6d. per ton. J. EDWARDS, Agent. iaasfe^ TXrAIKATO STEAM NAVI jMMg*£, V ? GAT lON & COAL MINING <tf^apFgyCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Ha)nilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, • Secretary. ForUstreet. May 23.1877. £*+Al 13ASSENGERS' LINE OF J3j§CT^JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- B*^^^^™l 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 fe C 0..) 55ibl CJTEAM TO RIVERHEAD ji§igg3g£ £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY fc SON. ft.?*. mHE Brigantine FLIRT, -f ll§p^V. JL 100 tons register, John fe^^iSgV McKenzie, Master, is a Regular TftfllvTTffcF^ Trader between AL CKLAND and tH^V^Oim LYTTELTON. For freight or passage opgly^ McKBNZm Anoklnnd. UVihrruirv 15. 1373. E~Olt G E KITCHEN, 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. " W. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOCSTER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &c. &c. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, wholesale brush manufacturer, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. Ri F. B. WOOD HA M, THACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte VVarehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16.1877. JOHN SOP P~E T; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEBN-STREST. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and tha Booking of Passengers. October 80. 187 ft. ICTORIA FLO¥R MILLS, SYMONDS-S'MtE£ tS. BUTTON & LEA TfciS E R Having taken the Victoria Flora: 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. "OONES ! BONES l" BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bore Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. fe J. SOPPKT. 171 R E S H SHI PITE NT S - OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street,



/GEORGE AKERS •; V3T Freeman's Bay * | SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. j Cash Buyers of Tallow. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soaf & Caudle Manufaoturkrs, ! Richmond, Cox's Creok. i OfH«f—Dtirli«.ro-«*ir««i. An»t!A.»wl. ; -"X M^ MACDO NAL D, I*3 c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION i AGENT, Bank Buildings. Auckland. ! N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. T"M~~E"~S B~U"T C H E~R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut j or uncut.), at. reasonable rates. JA M E S B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), i Near Gore-street Jetty. | Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Stoer-rog Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseyes, Handspikes, Belaying: Pins, Sec |T w E B~ S T E 11, JCI/» WHOTV.cfiALE AND HKTAIL j SADDLKR AND lIAIUnIOSS MAKER: -Xi QuEir.-r-STKKiay Auckland, iNdri t.h« t Ininn Par.k) y~~A~Wiy~ j7T~^7o~ ppc t, .$J 9 Frekman's Bate; Stkam-^Mixs', " And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. WPIIILLLPPS AND SaisTS; OEb © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Platel 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.—«s & 97, Q.UESN-STREET. J CARSON, House and Laud Agent * Rent and Debt Collector, STTCiiru try's RT'nvnriWK' OnF.^x-rfruiafrr. _ _ _ G © COMMISSION AGENT, SItORTLAND-BTRERT. Q V M O N D S -~s T 11 £ E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODy, all of which 1 shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dross Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Heps, 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. II n, A P E. /CLARKE BROTHERS KJ (LATE CHOMBtE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from O.D.V. to Life Sisse, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ENJAMIN T A N N E R, (Late Accountant to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and tho public that ho has commenced Business as an Accountant, Sharebrckcr, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business, to receive a share of support. The conduct, of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relies on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity and business ability. Office : Corner of Queen and Sbortlancl-atrcctp, upstairs. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the 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 have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or writton, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council O/Hce, Queen-street. J Appointment c^3f»f'?^^v«fe? Marchioness Ladyship Normanby, MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND BIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOM A-STRKET. _——— Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Piuk Satteens, Scarlet ! Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Klaatic Inspection invited. ERCHANTS, 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 Stab office, i Wpn dham-fitraet. ANTHEON NEW BOOT AND SHOE MART, 16GA, Queex-street, Opposite A. Dornwell's, Butcher WM. KINCAID & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have now OPENED as above, with a large and choice assortment of English and Colonial Winter Boots and Shoes at prices to suit the times. We respectfully request the attention of Ladigs to our Large Stock of Kid and Balmoral Boots, suitable for Winter wear, just opened, ex Emily Chaplin. Ladies' and Gents' Roots i and Shoes to measure. The "Pantheon" for Boys-' and Girls' Strong Winter Boots. AL O V E T -T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stretct. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him, since recommencing business, begfl to inform them that h% ha 3 always on hand a Well-seleoted 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 amah" advance on cost for cash. TCTICCOL, HENDRY & CO., J3I AUCTIONEERS, OKAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advaneos made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AKD 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-stueet. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods phipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, 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 Manufacturers, Anckland. "VT O T I C E T. B. H I L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, his old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where 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 CHSMIST& VIOTORrA-RTRffiKT. 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 Endless Variety. The PLAINTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurserie3, ParnelJ, or to our Agent, R. Brewin.Seed Merchant, Queen .&tEfi£it_—__



Pu l m 4; n s PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Chwrchae, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Aucklaad, Children* Portrait taken- installtaneously. TLf^ t. tra& it R D SURGEON JWAKEFIEX.D DENTIST, (gffpsgfy STREETS. Teeth extracted without Pain>by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxi*e Gas. Artiffotoi Tft«Hi (from flno to a Knit Se.tX B " ;■; R:". -i—^ X s- PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. OFJWFCSK: 27, QUEEN-SIrREE!?. N. HARKER lias alr,*ys oh hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large siz-c and good colour, au<l (heir good shape effects a largo saving in Mortar. At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will find it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. ±r Lime a»d Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. 0 SHIPPERS, QONTIiAGTOiIS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TI'MBKR. The undersigned te selling at «T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. a A. HARRIS, 8 X I T O M ART R O A D, And at thfl Soit. XVwuer, jq- o~ t i ~c eT C. T. HANDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Arciiaku fc J. Bitov.'X, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, beya to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of tliic patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N. 3 Posts, Hails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALT. INSCRIPTION. Carting dona with despatch. a orders left at Mr. R. Brawin'a Auck P/virf 7>ftn>( will rnm.jrr, tirnmnt. nf.t.#»ption "XfEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM jj<i mission agency, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGATK-STRRBT, 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 Now Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds aiid the public, ■ generally that he has commenced business at the abore address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance; Agisnts. From long experience acquired o^ the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are In a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements r of passengers on a long vo3 rajj3, orders entrusted j to their .care will receive their very beat atten j tion. *•■ >■ Lnn«an. November 16. IS7R. 171 I S^H E R AND CO. -13 Wholesalk, SnippiNG & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked. Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasante 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 HORSE SCISSORS CLIPPERS—a new inyention,—to be worked with one hand. Hunting and Shooting Season Sporting Requirements, Horse Clothing, &c. J. WISEMAN, 113 Queen-street "O OVAL "OOWLING Opposite Thistle Hotel. New Alleys ! New Balls ! Everything New ! ONLY 6d. Game through the Day. S3T Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] rfIHS CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING _i_ AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RIOHMOXD, AND WELLKSI/EY-STKEET EAST.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing the public for their patronage durine the past 13 years, W. K. & Co. would besr to inform them that they have now on hand a complete stock of the very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted everj modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of AucMand to send their Silk and Union Velvet", Sillfmid Satin Dresses, &c, to be Cleaned or Dy&jf and Finished., Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-stroet East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen: waited upon by leaviHg their address, personally or by poet, at the Office, Wellesloy-street East. Hats, Feathers, Shoepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. NOTICE. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookmi? at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-fitreet. Agent for Mr. W. Tg. Carter. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. VJT S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, W*ilesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKKR has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. list of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or ooasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, - Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street. AUCKLANE. I\ I) U L" E V, • INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF NON-CONDUCTOR OF HEAT COMPO SITION for Lagging Boilers, Cylinders, Domes, Steam Pipes, Roofs, &c. Old or New Proof Coated at ss. per square yard, warranted fire and water-proof. Orders strictly attended to. Address: Care of Messrs. Katterns & Shep herd, Elliottratreet, Auckland, near the Market, where Testimonials and Price List may be obtained. Wanted, an Agent for the Auckland District "\TEWMAKKET NURSERY" 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 are 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. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddls Hoges, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the Bteamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for. Horses Is. 6d. per week. \



WANTED KNOWN, that Robley's Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food ore eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on Bale by Grocers and Storemen. The Flour makes excellent Bread, Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The Whjeatjikal makes Brown Bread also without yeast. The Pojuudgk Meal makes a most Yrhelewm© and palatable. Dish of Porridge : and the Foob is superior to anything in Now Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROBLEY, in the Premises at'tha l»aok of JTessrs. Brown & Paten, Durhaiu stree*, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,-ltaffords mo mueh%>leasur«{in resorting upon your Meal, ; especially adapted for infant food, or for young : childrea with impaired digestive organs, or in- ; valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive -]K».bulum easy of assimilation. This to my mind quite ineefs the want so Ion;r desired—an essen- i tial *id in the treatment of chronic irritation of the bowels—and for which you deserve the thanks of the profession.—l am. yours. Sec, V. W. WRIGHT, Lie. Phys. and Surg., &c. Doni. of Ofl-nadn. WANTED the Public to Know, L. IL GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter. Ornauiontnl Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following- prices will show:—Pinns Tnsipmss, 9s *' do-/..; Cupressus Ma-crocarpa, 12s j •■<P doz.; Ca*H*)llitis. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is G£ each f2OO,0GO); two-year-old Thorn Qnicks, extra strong 12s per 1000; and all of»er Nursery S-tcck equally- cheap.—L. 11. Grek.v, Peafleld View; Nursery, oil' tha Graf ton Road. 'ANTED KNOWN, that Miss. MoGRATK has removed fiom Aber crombio-^treet; to the bottom of Wakcfleld- street, near its junction with Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots. Men's Bluclsers. Lace-ups, and AVatertights. Repairs neatly and promptly executed : WANT¥IT"KNO\7N7 that every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the JCVENING STAR Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and Arncriean Type; Scripts equal to Lithography;; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtaiuablem no other Printing Office n the Colonies. %r£T ANTED Known, that i>. Goldik is V V prepared to vuppiy all kinds of Timbe and otJio-r Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings^ l>roacl Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &c, fee* at the lowest market price, at hia Yards, Cu3 tom-house street. "YIT A. WATERMAN begs to inform ? V © his Molds and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Portkr's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and cour^,ry visitors to Auckland will find evary comfort. Meals at all hours. ANTED KNOWN, that Superior Skates can be had,- at lowest price, at J. Partington's, Engineer, Wakefielcl-street. W"~ ANTED, Purchasers" for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £3 Up. per set; also best Brass Mounted HarnwßS &C> 15s. per set,; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. (id. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, j Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. I N.B.—A few best quality Riding Soddles, slightly i damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets ! second-hand Spring1 Cart Harness, Braes unti ! Silver Mounter!, and Dray Harness. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\_ SCHOOL. Ix Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Sysionds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiaii Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing:, and Survey ing: Mr. E. Fraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Pkltzeb (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Haksex. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teacheks : Mr. T. H. EUis, Mis 3 Howard, Miss Drought. Qxtartoers for current year Commence April' 9, July 9. and October 1. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±±_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February,*27th April, 17th July, and sthOctober. FARQUHAR MACRAE, | ■ Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April,- at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c., Mr." Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzejk. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the Study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _L 1 ; COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may he effected with this Company. . Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangement*. SST Lobshb Promptly Paid. GBORGK P. PIKRCE. Manager mHE PHGENIX FIRE INSURANCE X 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 Currbnt Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN. Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from Loadon, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. DB ' V I T T, @ GUNMAKER, . 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE, IN STOCK:— Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. Shot, E-ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Carb ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Bieech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covens Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip tion Patent Chilled Bnot Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords Pishing Tackle Fireworks.



BE NJAMIN mAN NE E ACCOUNTANT. COMMISSION, LAND AND MINING AGENT, COBIfER of Queen* and Suob'jxand^stbMsts FOR SALE- House and two Allotments, frontages to twe streets in the heart of the city, (irst-cLies site fo: wholesale or 'manufacturing business. Price. &SQQ. Terms; one-third cash; balance may remain. Six-roomed House and 11 Allotments, in a rising suburb; good opportunity for a builder or speculator. Price, £600; terms easy. First-class Business Premises and Dwelling Newmarket, present owner leaving th'e'coloa Price low, and terms to suit purchaser. Eight-roomed House and extensive Out-fcuikl ings, Devonport, suitable for private family, boarding-house, or school. Cheap and terms easy. f; Three Houses and Allotments, Mongonu:, also, 40 acres Bush Land in same district, cheap. Eligible 3llotmenrs in Ponsouby, Devor.poit, Ngaruawahia. s:c-.-. &c. «ss. WANTED—Houses and Allotiaeiits for Sale. I TilOU SALE, an Improved Farm of •]OO jJL acres of really good land, about half in ! grass; orchard fully stocked : there is good j water power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, £S x 1G feet, with o>.Ui;ousts. Labourer's Ccttatfu, -Stockyard, &c, ccc. ?;-;:.-<;•: £350.—5. Vuile, Land and Estate Agent, Skort . land-is*reet, next the Post-ofHc-c. FOR SALE,-a-tavge'Shop and Dwelling House in Waketield-sfrect;. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. _fc.?e>*^^| —CAPITAL Five - roolned c^eV rsr fl3 Xf s Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two-allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. '—S. Vaile, Estate Ageut. •SI Afl CASjar, Balance at 6 per cent- o-v/.lL\f \F _^ n improved Farm of 360 acres, io- P.cther with Eighfc-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Shed?, Stockyard, &c. Price, £400.— 8. Vaile, Land Agerit, Shortland-street. "FTtOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments Jj £&x 100 feet each,"" frontage to two gcoi streets, in Baylield, Ponsouby. Price for tha whole lot, £20.—Apply to JOHN SOPPJ3T, No. 8 Queen-street. "gj^Oll SALE, remarkably cheap, and _fej terms easy, 100 acres oil really good La rid, 10 'acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles irom Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S. Queen-street. "Sj^Oß SALE, iii Loudon-street, Poasonby, _eJ a comfortable six-roomed House, with every convenience, with three, allotments of Land, planted with choice Fruit and other ti ees ; unrivalled view of the harbour.—Apply at the Bible Depot, Queen-street Junction. ACKES of First-class LAND, iuclud ?L^ ins a fine Orchard, situated withing a aiile and a half of the Post-olii-:e, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Vv ri!l b-3 Let on vary reasonable terms to a respectable tenant. — S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. "O "R"6~6 KSID % FiV R N E LI. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell lioad, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses, fee. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Oflices of SAMUEL COCHRANE Sc SOX, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. Oil SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. j£&6> z f fk —FOR SALE7Five-roomed cfe/rvy _iCX_Fs House, Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &c, with freehold allotment iO x 100. —S. Vails, lioufie and Estate Agent, Shortiand street, next the Poat-Oißoe. FOR SALE, at Epsom, a iiirst-elass Two-story Dwelling-house with every con venience, and freehold allotment, well laid out and fenced. —Apply to J. G. Wilson, Xo. 17, Insurance Buildings. J~O 1 N^TSJ O P P E T HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEX-STXiEET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, anouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling? house, staples, cow-sheas, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for eitherdairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as HotelS.and General Store. ' FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acresin bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles from town. , FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ol really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low.price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Let No. i, three miles from theiandingrplace. issi •. . FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE KAIjJE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable fear roomed Cottage, good gardt-n, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Tdtara Bush, 14 miles from. Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x no feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ASHTO N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEX-STREIST, AUCKLAND. ' FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard and Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of'the purchase money can remain on mortgage. KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. A bout one-fourth of this property is, excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. Over 200 acres are sheltered from all winds, and well suited for the produc tion of fruit. There are two private roads made through the property. Intending purchasers can visit the property, and return to town the same day. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, SO feet by 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good well. NAPIER-STREET.—A 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well, and every convenience. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about If acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET. — F«ur Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefleld-street and another to Edwardes-sti-eet. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from oae to five acres on the read to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— ' ROYAL HOTEL.-Premises in Eden Crescent, rormerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. GREAT NORTH ROAD.-A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adioining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These omce3 are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings.



.i m H E A T R E ROY A L. i _g_ | REMEMBER! ' i THE LAST NIUHT ! THE LAST NIGHT ! ■ THE LAST NIGHT ! S or the "I ITVW.fiXPORTS, TTfAY, AND TfVAYIKS I — GRAND — J^NTERTAI\'MKN rJ[\ , TO-NIGHT ! TO-XIGKT f j TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT I | TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Tickets and seats can be secured at Upton's, Book Stationer, Queen-street. I L'oors open at 7.30; commoircnxg at 8. t Au.mjpficn:— J tress Circle, -Is.; ScaUp, ss. Gd.; ! Pit, Is. . j " __ \Qlll iiZXiIY MAVELGCK LODGE. ! kj . No. 2i, 1.0. G.T., Will l:oM a CONOKRT, in the Lodge-rocm, I Kdwardes-slfcct, on i TUESDAY KYE\"INC>, ii'iullAY, At 8 o'clock. Programme Hxiraoi-dinary. \ Admission : One Shilling:. Rehearsal on Monday evening, at S p.m. y 0 R N E - ST R E~E T II AL L. j "'""" I'.iONDAY, ±TH JUNE, 1377. i LECTURE BY THE 11EV. W. BICE, : IN aid of iiis MISSION. I Subject:— "IRELAND'S ORATORS, STATESMEN, ; AND POETS." j Interspersed with Vocal and Instrumental I Music, by the r.ienjbsrs of St. Patrick's Choir, I and the Splendid Band of tliQ Itobson Company, under Handiuastcr i 'Menomish. I Doors open at ".30 p.m. Chair to be taken by I l.he Very tiav. iA-Uier Fynes, V.G., precisely at S o'clock. Tickets: Front Scats, 35.; Back Seats, 25.; can be obtsin'fid at Mc's'-'rs. 0. Canning's, J. C.ail nan's, If. Ohrisfiojrftesj's, Queen-;* reef; Mr. J. Flyna, Vv'ellesley^fr^S,: Mr. Wade, Wakcncld ; S'rect; Mr. It. .r.4Y'u.; s, Parnell: and member? of tke Christian Doctiine Kooie.tvl DWEN MAHON", Secretary A.C.D.S. mEMP Elt A NCE HALL, X ALBERT-STREET. i SATURDAY NIGHTS'ENTERTAINMENTS. Saturday, 20th May, 1877. TEMPERANCE "VARIETY TROUPE, At the above Hall. i A Great Programme for tins week. It is I allowed to be the Best and Cheapest Entertain ment ever given, iv Auckland. Songs, Dances, Recitations, and the Screaming Farce of "THE RIVAL TRAGEDIANS," by : those unrivalled artists the Mettam Bros. ; Chairman—Mr. W. J. Dg:cat.d. ■ Doors open at 7.30, commence a f 8 precisely. ; Price of Admission—Thrkefezstce. I Boys under 16 will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. | I^TOTICE- O~F~R"E. M O V A LT HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to No. 30, Shortland-sfcreet (late Hoftt-an's Piano Warehouse), a few doers abeve the Post-office. §^: H! ERR SGiiOTT'S ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees. ! and Meetings. — Apply "Academy of .Music, i No. 30, Shcrtiand-rtreet. I T7* LECTION OF COMMITTEE. Hi I TO THTC SHAREHOLDERS OF THR AUCK LAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING SOCIETY. j Gentlemen,—la soliciting the favour of your I votes in the coming Election, I beg to lay before" you my views on. matters closely affecting your interests and the prosperity of our Society. A ! strong prejudice exists against block-voting— ! for the purpose of keeping one body of men in office to the exclusion of new Committee-men— and it is desirable that on this occasion such should not be allowed. i I have to congratulate the Shareholders upon f the hitherto successful career of the Society, due in a great measure to Mr. Bather's careful atten tion, but I would earnestly draw attention to the fact that the increase of capital on hand re quires a change in this financial management. | In consequence of the uncompromising rate .of interest, charged to shareholders, there is a j general'aversion to borrowing money on the j Society's terms, whicK latter I would propose to j change, for the following reasons : — I I Will take, in the first place, the four years' ' system. A man borrows £100 for four years; he j pays 12s. 6d. per week— I i Principal £25 Interest &1 10s. or 7§ % Ist year j „> 25 ■■„ T. 7 10s. or M■% 2nd „ 25 „ 7;10s. orJ5 %?3rd ~ ; „ 25 „ 7 10s. oivSO % Ith „ J This would be at the rate of 15J per cent., which j is double the interest any man can afford, to pay. ! I should propose that a sliding scale of interest should be fixed, so that a borrower at no time I should pay more than the fixed interest stated i at the time of borrowing. Say 71 or 8 per cent. f The Society would, then find no difficulty in | lending their money. The invester will naturally say, where will our interest come from? I will r now in a few figures show. We take again the I above instance. The 12s. 6d. is paid to the I Society one week after borrowing, at 7£ per cent., asfollows— .. .. .. £0 12 6 Interest on this sum would be, for 358 days, remainder of past year .. .. .. 0 0 9| 0 13 3| 2nd year, 365 days , •• •• ° ° xli 0 14 3J 3rd year, 365 days ... .. 0 1 0i 0 15 3£ 4th year, 365 days .. ! ~ 0 11 ---0 16 4£ Which would be at the rate of SOper cent.,being quite as good, if not better, than the dividend the Society pays this year. Taking into con sideration that this money also would come back into the Society week after week, and would ■ consequently be lent over and over again, making compound interest. The Society would then be one of the most flourishing in existence. This is a new place, consequently building mus* go on ; and if borrowers could obtain the monej at a reasonable rate of interest, they would prefer to do so, on account of the weekly instal ments. I also think that the borrowers should participate in the profits in some slight degree, as an incentive for them to patronise the Society. Again, I think that a borrower,'having a certain amount of stake in the Society, should be eligible for acting on the Committee: for everyone knows that opposition in any public bodie* tends to make good laws. As at present the Com mittee consists of investing members, they are more inclined to make rules like those at present ■ in existence. It would take too much, space to go fully into the matter, as I. intend to do at a future time, probably at the meeting, when I hope to have the support of both, borrowers and investors of this Society. Any member who has given his proxy not understanding, Gan nullify the same by attending the meeting in person. THOMAS STEADMAN, Haymarket, Auckland, mHE "ONCOKE COFFEE IPrepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE T^NCORE /COFFEE Is Packed, in One, Two, Foui, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. mHE TmNCOKE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS,, 226 & 228, Queen-street.