The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1877.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



«S^"DACIFIC MAIL STEAM \.*~** s' SHIP GOMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, Thompson, Commander, will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 12th April, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. Fot further- particulars, freight, or passage BPP V ° OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. "DEGULAE MONTHLY v-^P^gfe^..t\j STEAM COMMUNICATION t3£SSß&s> Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. FTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Well'ngton Wednesday, 11th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Monday, 16th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki Thursday. 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, 4 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Well'xgton Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11a.m. FOR SYDNEY, from Quetcn-street w harf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 10th, 12 noon. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEX-STREET WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2lth, 4p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION _gg|£gS*k3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "i^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland— Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. TmOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ,Ji|lli^>- jD mahurangi, matakana, m\ lua" KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply^^ & «Sk%^. UTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Jlggll; (O ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1-30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. ,s£Vft- CiTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & -eiifcg^ TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA .JIHI^-Ij roa, and mangon vi. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.B. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. j (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Mouday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Z. Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June i Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. tfj^. TTT A I W E R A, VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 103. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m., and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. OS Mondws. «SkS^ TI7AIKATO STEAM NAVI ,-gaEgßg; W GATION & COAL MINING "■""^company (limited). timeTtaele: 3?he steamef WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and rw Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. . mmilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and ,f Friday, at 8 a.m. , fercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. i/Jambridge to Mercer—Friday, o a.m. ~IfiANZ SQHERFF,



«|g^^C<TEAM TO COROMANDEL. The new iron s.s. The new iron s.s. XI N A W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows •— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday 5 p.m. Tuesday, 1" a.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. ! Ihursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. ; Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. , _ — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s • Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i For particulars apply to ! E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. •Saa^CltEAM TO THE WADE 4||||!|g;O AND PUHOI. j The paddle steamer ! EFFORT leaves as follows:— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 6.30 a.m. From Auckland: From Puhoi: Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting, j HOLMES BROS' & CO., ; Agents. I "fggfe^l^ ° R W A I U K~U. ■ ~rsJfr^^ The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. I'riday, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiirs Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. TABLE. ***** S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. _ M. NICCOL. Agent. ?*&»>. THE Brigantine FLIRT, *C!jOk^v -*- tons register, John Tse^Jp^vx^. McKenzib, Master, is a Regular Jhk^gr 1^ Trader between AL CKLAND and i&3rs>srßmm LYTTELTON. i For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZIK. ! Annklanrt. ITohrnftrv 16. IS7B. TCI OR LONDON DIRECT. ■f^sSJRoSS^ The favourite Al Clipper _JDUi!s£r Barque GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has accommodation for a few steerage passengers only. Carries an ex perienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to L-. D. NATHAN & CO., i Asrents. I fiu.*. mHE NEW ZEALAND j .JSfSp^s JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, ! 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, j Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. I For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Aerents. «S£te§^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION Jliife^O WITH THE THAMES AND *^a^ By COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKII," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Tuesday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods st6red 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. W A l"U X U. ■v^^&r The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thurday, 830 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Unio"h S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onebnnura or Nowmatkot. TO" O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs 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 the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed IldDot. will receive prompt attention. JW. MA C D O NAL D, • HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of , GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRY" & CO. Custom-house-street, 31st March. 1877. __ Tn;RAINrTILErAND~PIPE~MANU. I / FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile ' Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-streftt, will receive prompt attention. rti-a. T>ASfc)EJSGJir»,fci' LIJNiJi UJ?" i J3|*|P^^JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA wBOOBBbM Owned by Messrs Shatv, ' 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 t>y 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 j passages from London to New Zealand, payment i for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. i Return ships to London also leave at almost , regular intervals. 1 Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., 1 OWEN & GRAHAM, )■ Agents. i rTfT-TPTTPTTAN-TT Sr fro.. ( (^ X X>i O JN JL> IS •» TR E E 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 i 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 raatb



SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F.. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have j ust received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— )^n_^^«j;.^_-_^( )^-^^_<|;^__-.^( \ Tarragon Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet i ' Chili Vinegar ) ' Jugged Hare } / Red Cahbage v ) Mince Meat v ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( \ German Sausage { > Orange Jelly "\ m ) { Oxford Sausage ) I Apple JeUy » V ) Hare Soup ) Blackcurrant V^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant S ( )Ox Tail ( jC.& B. Honey; • ( j Kipped Herrings ( )__ flg _^ I \ Q { A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—Good s delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, rrxs-c HP TD/^rp CORNKB OF QUEEN AND THE J_ POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Saortland- ROOKS & BASSETT, . COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., DURIIAM-STKEET, NEXT TO KAYMARKET. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for tlie trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage; Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and other City (London) <litrnita.rtp.fl. "T^ EW CASTLE COAL. The Barque ' Stag,' Is Daily Expected with a Cargo of 450 tons Coal, Delivered, or at Ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a "Winter's Supply should not Io3C this opportunity of doing so, as they will be Sold Cheap. W. & G. WINSTONE, Cnstom-house-strcet. Appointment <ssalrelpisS^C?> Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SUIIGICAL, AND .RIDING BELT MAKER. ViCTOKIA-STREET. 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 Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean : also, strong Bp.lt- Elastic. Inspection invited. "XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old Lpad and Metals. R. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. .Tan nary 16. 1877. WH. SKINNER, O BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &n.. &c. R" L. ~H. M" E E X, • LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildings). WT. BALL, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 214, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. ARNOCK BROTHEES, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. f^Wrw •—T)TirV>aTTi-f>t-.T>oot AnnVlnnri * <^ T A R /***** JJ OTE L, Albekt-steeet, Auckland, r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. 01 NT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted np with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort for Travel lers to the Waikato, being a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on the river. Hancock's Ale on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING ■JL AMD CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Welltcsley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patronage durinc <>>c pa«fc 13 years, W. w. & Co. would bee- to inform th«m that they hay« now on hand a complete ptock of th° very best dyes, and that, with«hnr appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn <wt their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladips of Auckland to send their Sil 1* and Union Valveta, Silk and Satin Dresses. &c, tn be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothinsr Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pr^Bed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pai*". Orderß left at, their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with pmmpt attention. Ladies and Gentlemon wa'ted upon by leaving their addresp, personally or by post, at the Office, WeHeslpy-street Eaat. Hats, leather?, shßepsking Qw& % Cleaned, qu



CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. AMES BUTCHER^ 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 nr nnoutl. at. reaarwablpi ratefl- 7\ "N "~ S~~ A L E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECTRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. __ RYAN, ~BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 12 noon - 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantanerusly. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Welleslky-stkket, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. Tt/T R. T\ TRAFFORD " SURGEON 4S2g^ Wakefield- DENTIST, (Q7li«*£ street. Teeth extracted without Pam by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tfwt.h (from Onn to A Fnll S«tl. JAMES B LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Goke-STRKET Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Dead eyes, Rnllscycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. T> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office : 27, Queen-street. N. HARTCER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape eff'-cts a large 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. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALBERT*ffIBSsi& Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. The Expensive Additions and Alterations to , the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE OROMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children'B Portraits taken instantaneonsly. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 63. A Very Choice Selection~of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex ' Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ' 9XI) QTTTCWN-STRimT PAA CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, fill 10a. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotorta-ntresfit Kant. Q N S A 'iT ii BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) $ydhey Maize Tartarian Oats (blaok and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter " j Grass Seeds and Clovers ' Boneduat (Billyard's No, 1) Boneflour(BeH'B) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. JOHN S Q m§'H> 'jOTf; HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTT NO. 8, QUEEN-STREKT. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter'B Waikato Itais la



f\ N SALE By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &c. T. H. HALL & CO. T^AURI! XT' AUR I! JUNK TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 40 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to " KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. ■\TICCOL, HENDRY & CO., -Ll AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom iiouse-strekt, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 0.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. i.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. *6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, 8.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. fCKORGE COOK, Wn.Up.fifilrl-st.rp.fit".. T> ¥. WEBSTER, -lA>« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 133. QUKKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <Maitt. Mia TTninn Rank). c. c a r" r; • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ]V|~ONEY to LEND in large or small XtJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackaon and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untversity of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CjPECIAL "VTOTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst,, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing1 & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. LECK, LATE Superintendent J'QK 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 tFa i'i?'AXA~STTt w ay. To ensure Distiatoh. GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for the Qtamatea-TUESDAYS. Wairoft-FRIDAYS. Byw,w» a, v, macbonAlß,



"DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. Auckland, March 19th. 1877. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from Tuesday, 17th instant, till Friday, the 27th idem, both days inclusive. JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, _ Auckland, April 9,1577. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Moun. od Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and i Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. I A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Sunday, Bth April, Trains will stop at Rout's Corner, between Penrose and Onelmnga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal lugeage. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. IVTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _1_ i also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, De.vonport. Hpft rjtO LET, a Grocer's House and JjllM. JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on. —Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. O LET, at Rcmuera, the desirable Family Residence and Grounds next St. Mark's Church, and known as the "Priory,"at present occupied by AVilliam Earl, Esq.—W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business a* will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons nan* be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. ■ O R £5 A L X Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Woiroa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piegeries. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dweliing-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. imuß PRIVATE SALE—C EME NT, JC Cement, Cement (Knight. Be van, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 5/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-hovse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. OR SALE (Lake Takapima), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder. Devonport Store. FOR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfleld, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c, Grahamstown. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. v FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F~OR~POSITfVE SALE, CheapTonTasy terms, a really comfortable Four-rOomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No, 8. Queen-street. YSTERS.- Fresh Oysters daily at the City Buffet, corner of Queen and Durham reets. TJ i"|S.~ 600 ACRES of First-class Land, JH_" " at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofßce. with H&fLP* f \fm £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. i»i)K CASH, BALANCE by Weekly %iVll Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quit* new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. -i?~8 A A CASH, BALANCE as agreed. 3wJL"" A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. MR7i3RABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. PROSPECT HOUSE, Hobson • street, conducted by Mrs. Kaye Wright. Duties Will be Resumed on THURSDAY, April sth. MRS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. TJOYAL LETTERS PATENT. The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY in placing before the public "Rpbley'H Aerated Flour, they simply ask a fair and. impartial trial, believing as they do that the highest medical testimony has placed on record the undeniable fact that Aei'ated Bread is superior and more nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour with yeaat, and specially adapted to all those who suffer from headache, acidity, flatulence distension, or pain after raeaJs, gout, gravel &c Forßrean, Tea Cakes, tmd Pastry of all kinds because requiring less butter and fewer eras' ' the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled, One Mai solicited to test its value. jola by Grocers and storekeepers. Wholesale Asrenta MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN APCKLATTO. Ja N5~ so p"T~IHF • Fbeeman'b Bay Steam Mtu.a- And No. 101, Lowe? Qaeeh-htifciati Whatf, An r> it 1 arm. rp ho s. j. h aTbTtI; WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, SHORTLAND'STRBET AUCKLAND*



JOHN SOP PET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotnient, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoouG one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &3., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres o£ 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 Lot No. 4, three miles from theflanding-place. 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 WALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed hcuse, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low priced, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy, terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OK SALE JBY Jtt. C. GREENWOOD AUCTIONEER, HOUSE? LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE :- FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonby, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment 40x80, let for 7s. per week. Price, £100. FOR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road, a new 5-roomed House, together with 4J acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow house, stable, &c, orchard, garden, &c, plenty of water. Price, £225. FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockeby-st., off Upper Queen-street, freehold. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, good well, garden, &c, in thorough repair. Price, £210. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-street, off Karangahape Road, large allotment, let for 10s. per week. Price, £210. Can be bought throughthe Building Society. •"""Crarso FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnell every convenience, in thorough repair, together with about £ an acre of orchard, garden, &c, let for £t0 per annum. l Jrice, £350. £70 cash Trill buy this'very valuable property. FOR .SALE, 3 very good Cottages (attached) in a good locality, let to good tenants for 30s. per week. Price ithe lot), £iSO. FOR SALE, 4 miles from town, in the Moun Albert District, a Villa Residence, containing 6 rooms and orchard, good stable, cowshed, &c, large garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, contain ing in all 2 acres. Price, £550. 'Buss passes the door daily. FOR SALE, a Genteman's Residence, con taining 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, two stalled stable, cow-shed, coach-house, &c, 1 acre orchard and garden; 2 paddocks containing acres, avenue, shrubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and' is passed daily by the 'Buss. Price, £1100. Terms very easy. FOR SALTC, a 13-roomed House (1 mile from town), together with paddock, outbuildings, every convenience, main road frontage, healthy situation. Price, £600. £100 can remain at £5 per cent, per annum. JbOR SALE, Villa Residences, Houses, Cot tages, &c, &c. FOR SALE, Farms, Land, &c, &c« FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. jJSfT See Advertisement Board, Market House R. C. GREKNWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. HASHTON-& SON, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insueance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KAIPARA.—For Immediate Sale, 41a acres of Land, within three-quarters of a mile of the Helensville Railway Station. About 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. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —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 1J acres in ajU. ■ / WAKEFfELD-STREET,—Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefleld-street and another to Edwardes-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in^this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 aores, with a »ood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-build inga well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.-Bm\ding allotment, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundx * a Paddock. y TO BE LET:— SYMONDS-STREET. - Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. v^uage QUEEN-STREET.-Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be Let. QUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com* modious and airy, fitted up with every conven* ienoe. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the S remises. These offices are approached from iueen-street by wide and easy flight of stairs CySTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-LWe and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. DOUYEE, GUILLET & co| COGNAC, TRADE <§ggj^ MAM, [[ESTABLISHED IN lgQO], messes. \ewTTbrotheks, gpc c i ATrinnrnpE: Parties Bending PAKCELS to any nut of tha JOHN SOPPKT, : JT o Tr^T^TF^HT^nrvTZ ! MRS. J. SCOTTER, Dress AN'U Mantle* maker, m returning thanks to the I)ar<ies of Newmarket, and the surrounding districts. foi< the very liberal patronage she has received fof the past 7 years, be»s to inform them she bn» Removed $o Park: Roa?>, opposite thr' Domain Gatjs,'atjii hopes by strict attention to businessto receive a continuance of past f avom-8, K.B. T Weddi»K and Mourning Outfit, £J& ap on the shortest nofelea, I '*m%