The Evening Star.

Vol. Till-No. 3,184._

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



PACIFIC MALT. STEAM «±M££^ SHIP COMPANY. FOB SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company-a Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YOiuv, j M CavaRLY Commander, will leave Sydney on Friday the Oth March, leaving Auckland on TUESDAY, the lit* March, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, height, or passage aPplr t0 OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. --, _. TTB EGTT LX R MONTHLY C .;^I i d STEAM COMMUNICATION •-■.-"--;...^^_'j.., :TVi . El . :x AUCKLAND, SYDA_\, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favo^s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, maybe expected here again about the lUShe^vi rilioave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or piir.sn^e. app y To CRUiCKSIIAN X cc CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. 21st February, 1877. 3TL r STEAMSHIP COM- U PANY (LIMITED). ww' T 'I'AViTvI NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON; LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. BOOKIXG THROUGH T6" SYDNKY, MELBOXJEN-, axd all New Zealand Poi-ti'S. Time Table—March 1877. ' pa < 5 1 < '< 'li j ~v^: Sat. Itlhi. MoniSat. Wed Mon ti i iMarlMar!J.lar!Mar;Mar Mar-Aurl g - 6i 10 15 ■10 ft 28 2 % \ 1-19 10J- 3i- I 8 LOi O ■ ln.mJp.raJn.in. a.m. p.in.'a.m.ia.m. ~_i,o s.3."wl___NaTOS- will leave the Whavi at 1 p.m. on TUESDAY, (sth March. Passengers by 12 tram. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Ayieiils. Corner Queen and "West Queen-streets. 1710R THE HOT SPRTNOS, l} :\!AHUIIANGI, MATAVCANA, 'a^^^^ s'ilX\Yll:, it LITTL- O-VIA HA. The p.s. AXK3 MTL_AN_:, Captain Kaspsk, will sail as under:— AUUK;,.I.\D A-,!> Ji-vriT oriOlV.ite. From AucldauJ. every luesaay, liiui-sa^y, a.ia Saturday, at. 11 a.m. Froiu^iloi; fc;ii.p.!.n;p j-'verj Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at im<i.-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Taui;sd»y and j-.aturaay at 11 o'clccii. I rom ilahurauyi every Janiday and Friday at VJ :u:a whan vacs wiU ajiow. I\:LvT.',.K v.xa, KiWAi;. an;i v^.i.uia. ForMaiakaiia, Sea., ev:>ry Tv.^-iyf at, .io.m. From I\lu,i:;-k;-.iia, &c, ev.:.-y >v r.|,.aosaa-i^ ; Weather and oVaav K'-' rj ';:::*;:;;'' ll;l:S ■' A:j"""' ;'' Forfreightorpassagoapiwyuy & S q\;_ Q TEAM TO LUVERHEAD V-. -£3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead- From Auckland a a m •■>'' p.m. Ja"u- J. CASE r& SON. _£Vftfc OTEAM ON THE KAIPAIiA JS & '^ O WATEItS. Thel^ MINNIE CASEY Leaves Heleusville for Wairoa fivery Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pain, and Mata kohc, every Thursday mxirniug's tide, returning on Friday. Passenjrei-3 foi- Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern iiivers on CarL-cff or Wairoa- 'on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. & v-,^ "WOR RUSSELL, WANGA ■d:i^^\^ KOA, AND MANGONUJ. ■<ti_:i_i^i_' The s.s. 102s TA will leave .15 VERY MONDAY at a p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after -i p.m.— strictly adhered to. POR WANGAIiEI AND MANGAP.AI The s.s ARGYXOS will, leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. YOU COROMANDEL. The s.s. AKGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY atSp.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for aU BAY k OF PLENTY PORTS:) Tiie s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Friday, March a Weduesday, March 21 Wednesday Alar. 7 Monday, March 2b Friday, March IS . Friday, March 30 At 5 p.m. A. MoOUrcoOTt. Mftnatrer. J2 -^ VV HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have- bafn. made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her fir. an Extra Boat during the bummer Months. She will con vey passengers us the KfiDi'CKD KAltt of 103. lor a Return Tickk'i 1, and the Manager or Lie Hotel has Reduced the c>:.w ;-.;>•; &'OR_OARO, including Baths, Towels. &c.. to 15a. lprFicat cla^-3, and 103. for Second-ciasa, iro;n bAUix- DAY till MONDAY. 'i'ho Steamer will leave every baturduy at i p.m.. aad return to Auckland at hall-past 9 a.m. »yr. Miiiu!n I'D. _EV*_*_ \XTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- VV GATIOX & COAL MINING IS^S^*S'COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Meroer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.10 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. February 10. 1577. __«, TO COROMANDEL. xi_Sf^,_^ Tlie new iron s.s. KINA J. Bewicke, Master, will leave as follows :~ From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, 2 p.m. M onday ni«ht Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thurriday, 11 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Friday night, Weather and other ciroumstanuas pern_ttlng. Will carry passengers, and cargo. J'or particulars apply to E. G-. SMITH, Custom-houso-strect; Or. W. SMS3JH, Oueen-street Wharf. ■ OREGON Wi.il leaveifor Waiuku as under :— Thursday, !0 a.m. •Sttturdity, 12.30 noon. rsov Waatipu K^w Mills and Manukfttt HeadS) 'J.'uttsday, 7 a.m. Weather and other oireumstunnes jjcrmittiujf. Orders to collect Uoodn It-ff. at, M;\ fjj, aibbin's A.vctiuti. Miwrt will tie attcntlod r,o. , . |yl, H{ EOS,



CA TEAIN£ COMM QNIOATION I ippSfe'O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND I «__s__*^'j_i" i . ia THAMES. j , j The fast and commodious s.s. ; ItOTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhar, Master, will leave as under :— : From Auckland: i Monday, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 5.30 p.m. jfrotn Thames: Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. i Weather and other circumstances permitting. : a. McGregor, Agent. ! O K~W A I U X U. ■ 4s_3S_lS J% hQ s<Si TAM 0 - sHANTER will 1 save for Waiukn as follows :— From Ouehuuga: From Waiukn: ■ Monday, 9.30 a.m.' Monday, 12 midnight i Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7.b0 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Thursday, at 8 a.m. . ' Weather and oilier circumstances permitting1. ' Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohnnsca or Newmarket. ~3T~t nn HE NEW ZEALAND ! tl?Ss;:_sx J_ shipping company (LIMITED). f L■ ■■ «■.**! *-..-s ji"*i. ™.' '«j HB iD Okfick : Christchi.irch, N.Z. London Bkanch : 8-1, Bishopsgate-street within. ; THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — ! Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI . .1051 The WAIKATO . .1053 MATAURA.. S'J'i WAII/LATB ..1157 | ! OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 , OR"1, RI " .... 105! WAIPA 1057 ! OTAIO ■: .-1053 WAT.U0A....1057 ! PIAKO 1000 WAITAxXGI 1181 j RAKAIA . .1057 tV AITARA .. N>3 ] RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOUO These ma,gniflcent clippers are of the highest I clasd at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to I nibOT, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and Nov.; Zei'.'laiid. The saloons , : and state cabins are. superbly iil.i<;ii.aiiaarraii>.:od . and provided with every requisite tor tiie coin- j fort ox the passengers, who arc provided with j beddiiiu- and all cabin nttin^s. Thu dietary scaio is most liberal. Second-class and steerage | iicccinmodaiion is all that can. bo desireci, and tb.es sliips are commanded by experienced ma.3 ---■ ; _he Company also charters ship 3 of l-he highest class as required, and vesacls ar« despatched from London ro each cf Ui3 principal ports of the dolony with strict punctuality every mouth. The Company lias always ships loading hotnu v/ard from New Zealand. , .. a r ; !P ->-~..> iO :it.s for the passages at friends to and iVoiii i;l-,o colony, and also for the conveyance of car.tro, can be "made at the Head Oflice, Cbristchurch, cr at any of the Brandies in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, QUJSBN-STKEIST , .-,. ;_, milE NEW ZEALAND r:X^Q-^x- i- SHIPPIXO CO.'S LINE. ) \- iv £ ; FOR LONDON DIRECT. i The Superior Iron flipper Barque I LOCH UiMl, ■ 100A1, 710 tons register, Samuktj Mukdoch, Conim:i.:iii!!i', having a largo p;irt of her cargo en:..r,:.;\-.i, wilJ have quick despatch. • "the "new"zeatj and 'shipping co. (LIMITED). Agents. I ~KJL QITeIm TO THE WADE. : <^||f|fM:|^^' Tii;j i'tl- dlj steamer • r-^^w^T* EFFORT caves as follows:— I From Auokland— Fj'om \yade— • Monday, 7-30 a.m. Tuesday, 10.15 a.m. ! Wednesday, 8.30 a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. [ Weather and other circumstances permitting. UJCKL ANDS TEAM IlPfe_3_ PACKET COMPANY .______!' (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above ports on WEDNESDAY, 7th March, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. <*M_^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -!^^'S__^ WITH THE THAMES AND "^issESl^ JOROM AN DEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Evbky Night. Time Table: From Auckland :— Ekterpbisb—-Monday. 12 midnight Lat.t-a liouKii —Tuesday, 12 midnight KxYEiiritiSE—Wednesday, 10 p.m. Lalla Roojtrt—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. LxjAjX Rooich—Saturday, L 2 midnight From Thames:— Lajvla Rookh—Monday E?itkkprißE—Tuesday Lat.la Rookii—Wedripsday En tkrpKiSS—Thursday Lalla Rookh—Friday Enterprise—Saturday. Fares, 7s. Od. and ss. FOR COROM AN D E L—DU RHAM (s.s.) :— From Auckland : From Cororaandcl: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon 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. Goodw 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. N. MAUGHAN. Manager. i>%^ ICnXCURSION to MERCURY ; t J|Si^>JL_ ISLAND. ■j TheS' 3' ROWBNA ! Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on MON* ! i DAY, the sth instant, at 5 p.m., returning on ! Tuesday, so as to arrive in town by 8 o'clock on ! ; Wednesday morning. A. MCGREGOR. ,^^r|l i M E TABLE. 1 ■ V"™~ S.S. TRANSIT. Lsave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Tuesday, 7 a.m. Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, C a.m. I Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. Agent. r-. x. |_^VISSENGEIiiS' LINE OF gfSjO^ J- . PACKETS TO NEW ZEA __^iK s iM™aw Ovvxep by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-ctreet, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR I TRADERS to all the principal ports of New I Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the I best quality, and the accommodation roomy aud i convenient. 1 The undersigned arc empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which ha-j been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to Landon also leave at almost regular intervals. . application^ OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CEUICKSHANK & CO.. j ' ~~ei3r~ 1^ OR LONDON DIRECT, jl^fglgp^ The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, I Jab, B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside tiju Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater ' cart of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick . despatch. Has first-clas?! passenger accommodation. s Fo? freight or passage apply to I * Im P, NATHAN & CO..



p.,?^ rfULE Brigantine FLIRT, •*r^n^V &- 1M tons register, John «d* a4S_^MaE_Nz:iE l Master, is a Regular T«i,__=j±S3^ Trader between AL GKLAND and __sjs___i LYTTELTON. For freight, or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZrK. Auckland. Fehrnarv 15.1878 ---JV/T R. T. TSAFFORD, SURGEON tf**%*sm. Wakefield- DENTIST, C!3m?y stkbet. ' Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial T«wt.h (from Onfl to a Hhjll Sott. ! TCT- E W G R OCESY STO RE. I Cash Buyer and Cash Seller ! i ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR CASH ONLY !! Small Pkokits and Quick Returns ! ROBT. C. SAUNDEES | Just arrived from England, respectfully informs ; the inhabitants of Auckland, that he lias ! OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in ! QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which : he intends to conduct on the above principle. j i A Trial will prove the advantage of Buying at i the above establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, QUEEN-STRKKT. I ! I i LO N]> O N AN D PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, i Queen-street. I MRS. BUTTERWORTH i Invites the attention of her friends to NEW ; GOODS JUST OPENED UP. i LONDON and PARIS | MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ! ECRU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the New Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 'i>6- lki. each. A CHOICE STOCK' OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING- always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Variety. A Large Assortment of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrinuned). TRIMMED MATS from 1/11. Mrs. Buttekworth having secured First class Hands bulk in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to complete ni'aflra at thfi shorteatnotica- ~fA E 0 R G E AXE X S \ X FRK KM_ N'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Ruvers of Tallow. ALFu El} G E E's CALVESFOOT JELLY! CA LVESFOOT JELLY! WHOLESALE AKD RETAIL. M. S O M E R V I L L E, SOLE AGENT, 125, Quecu-stiTdt, Auckland. Q N S A L E, — BY TUN LTNDKUSKiNKD — TO ARRIVE PER ' ELISOfIIA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott Sc Co., acme makers to If. It. 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 Pvkamid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. CHEAP D R APERY STO RE, SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but 1 have; several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the public the beneiit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinerj, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3a. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3a. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's) from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. T> EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLO S E Bit OTHE RS, 2/i(5 & 25J8, QUKKN-STItEKT, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some oli the RIPEST CHEESE in tiie Market. SSW Note our Removal: Cloae to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 238, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. AMES ~V> 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 Goal. Also. Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent a.nd. Debt Collector, STICHBURY'S BcmjHNWS, CUKHN-STREftT. JB R0 W N & SON'S a MUSIC CATALOGUE Is Now Ready, and may be had on application • at their Warehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of the Latest Songs, Piano forte Music, &c. Just Opened. RL. H. M E E X, c LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SI-lORTLAND STREET (Cannings Buildings). MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sous, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. _ N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January i 6, 1877. POST-OFFICE HOTE L, Grey-street, Wellington. Travellers to the South will iin.d **~, f , commodation at tlia abovu »• ' nM -L'%?}£ ss ac; Apartmenta for Familiiv w i 3 ( iOf situated rooms always aVailab £ I_£_ l_& Sample-rooms. * "ova ajy i $ 3 9>: a"s~u rwijj, Pkoi^bietoe, ' qUpEEIOII HOBART TOWN" JAM, IK3 Bel. per !b. Bring your iars. whybrovv's Popular Relish, 8d per bottle. Fine Chcac Sauso for the Season. Choicest Provincial Cheese, Mellor'B Plqnant Sauce, My Teas <uid Tobacooa continue to merit, favour i find patronage, 1 F, WHITBHBAD, I VJotorJ.a-etrQet^



rA R O W N II OTE L, \j G R X Y-S T R E E T, Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. AppoinLcnt <jjssso£ Marchioness il°iSnp ■*&&*&&*& Norn ° anbs , MR S. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STKEKT. Mrs P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Aberuvtc, a splendid slock ot Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey trench Coutilles, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. X R U S S E L L' S 9$ « FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND 110 USE, HOUSOX-STKKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. T E RMS M O DERATE. JN 0. C. C L 6 U G H 3 MECHANIST. MASEFI X L D'S y> UILDINO S, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general LigJit Machinery made and repaired. Model Kiigmes, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and rep»i)-ed. Metal Inrnmg and Boring. Screw and wheel Cutting. &c.. fee. ~f~ AND J. S 6 P P E T, ZJ « FttKiorAN's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wbarf, Auckland. IVT-KW (DIO'.TAIY, TEA, I'UOVISION, .LH AND SEED \\ r.AlUaiOLr .-jK. BEST GROCERIKS, FiNKHT TEAS, Si'i/KN i.'il) PRO VISION'S, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPUACKi CO., Cokxeu ok TIIICATR.E ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUKICNf-STKKKT. "tvt ° T l c E- C. T. HAKDING Having Purchnsed the Joint Business of Messks. F. Audiakd & J. Buows, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate tli.it he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FnUOWOOD, Sec, on the most liberal terms, ana hopes by strict attention to business to receive ti share of the patronage ao liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Kails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All order* left at Mi1. R. Brewin's Auckland s-j,.,>,i :»'i,m will r«<MM\ r« prompt n.t,l,i>.ntion. nnEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE g_ J. BRAME, Pitoi'i.MKTuit. Visitors from the country, and Hoa-rdura find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet, and retired, and offering tlrst-olasa accpiiunodatiori, with lionie comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. Ci P E C I A L N O T I C E. £'*) Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the \Vo.'kato can rely upon them being I'orwurde.d with dispatch by iOurly Train, thence per Coach, by liuokijii' at tbe office of JOHN SOPPBT, No. S, Qiiop.ti-strAefc. Annnt fnr Mr. W. R". Owtar. V¥TANTED Known, that D. Goldie is V? prepared to supply all kind1 * of 'j'iiribo 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. al, the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. W "ANTED to d ELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particrJara, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Vim,orla-stroet_East. WANTED, Intending Purchaaera of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Tvvo Sets of Best Kutflish-made, with Silver or German Silver Mounting*); also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at coat price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Aburnyte. A largo stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Gd. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afcw best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sain very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and SiX-fir TWrmntpd. and IVm,v HVirnftßfl ~%TT ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- V v SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITSMATA. 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, bogs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PfPRS and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, fee, &o. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenaio, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. i^Te^w local iNiru^'FlTvT Q. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Biuo Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourGeivos. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen, TWn.nnfs\ot.r)t'v : Tnt*fe-st,t«ofc. j-^ai-nntl IL|"ONEY to LEND in large or small jJvJL sums, at low rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISII LEV, Solicitor. Hiyh-sr.mt'.t. "m/fONEY to LEND on first-class free -X.Ysi 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.— .Tflokson and Russell. Solicitors. "VTIGHT SCHOOL, City West No. 1, JJI Union-streot, conducted by Mr. J. Braba iion, Ist class Certificated Teacher, with 3G years' experience, 17 in Auckland, and 19 in the uld country. Elementary Class, Is. per week. Greek, Latin, French, Mathematics, and. Pit man's Shorthand, may be studied at double or treble rate. The School is open four nights in each week, and a fifth will be added if the pre sent number of Scholars increase by one-fourtb. ■VTEW'COAL AND FIRE'WQOP YARD. MESSRS MAYNARD'& WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public I that they hare commenced business in the Coal I and Firewood trade in that large Yard, oow"*" jof Napier and Willow-streets, TUo mi- J' i the proprietors is to sell the ye& v v .. ,(,iv of I Firewood at the lowuati iir"~'' ..-. ot Cools and Tbe public uiav'"-' oiDie living profit. order pro^- ' ...v upon full measure. Every »" " M-"<y iii'o'idod to. Goods Komoved ... t-iit! s.U.o'.'tcat nritico, MAYNARD & WEEKS. t":' ■ b I Tr~~L, ft CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST i 214, QUSEN'-STUEET, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has comm enced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a sbai'e of public patronage. T^rJCLIiAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM. | % i (Late Preocs and GroJiam), 5 LtOEKBIfiIJ I'MTKKI-KiSTSK AND StrBVEYOR, j Ti«naliore, Wftikato. 1 tf AM^ ,} n Auckland :-.WJ?Uam OoJonnnn,



ON SALE, By the Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 40 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 „ OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) 4 „ LARD (in bladders) £0 1-chets TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &c. T. H. HALL & CO. IVf ICCOL, MEND It V & CO., i_M AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AMI) PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, C USTO M IIOU SK-STKEET, AUCKLA3STD. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. T> 13 D L I O N IT O T E L, A.h DRAKE-STRKWT, Fkeemaxs' Bay, W. N. C L A it KE, PiiOVLiIETOK. T!io public can rely on the undornoted Wines, Siiirils, il-cc, boiny »Vi bra/iiiLs. S. (1. Hennessey's Case 5 (i per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles .. J (> „ small „ ..SO Danville's Whiskey .. ..10 Grecnless and Colville's do .. 1 0 „ Old Turn, best brands •• ..10 Heat Pori Wine 10 Kino Old Sherry 4 0 Schnapps 2 6 „ Rum 3 0 English Bottled Alo .. ..13 „ mo SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER JL CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Induced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Olßce, well adapted for Iho Firewood Trade. Possession given on Ist March. Apply to 11. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February l'J, 1877. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION X3L FACTORY, ALBIfillT-SllUfiET. E. WATERS, C O N F E C 'I 1 lON E R, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufacturer! at las factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to health:- Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Xt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (entail) 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 Losengea Blank Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond ToiFy Musk ' ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice sseuges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Evorton Toffy Liquorice Star anr] Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries llorehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in-good ordor. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &0,, &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 20, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—! have much pleasure in informing yon, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters a.-c quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, boiny entirely freo from husk, it will form an excellent article of i;iet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, Jamks M. Tunny. Provincial Analyst. ITJjiTILSON & CO.'S~CELEBRATED V ? BAKING POWDER.- -This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, cr from thf> wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is tree from uny deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and effioiyncy. It. is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s BiUCiNG Powraat. See that every label is pro pei'iy marked by the Manufacturers. EC C A R R. & HOUSE, LAND. & GENERAL AGENT, RKNT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, .tow doom below the Union Bank. BILLIARD DOOM, THISTLE BOT EL, Q.UISEN.OTRERT CLARKE BROTHERS (late okombtk's) 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's Portrait?- taker instantaneously. RF. WEB S T E R. @ WHOLESALK AND »BTAIL ■ (3ADBLSR AND HARNESS MAKSR: i il$?« QfJESN-STRKKT, AUiJRXARO, fHogt toe Vn\m «anK»« '



. \ L O V E T T, ' TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, , Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellest.f.y-stkekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal ! patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, beys to inform them that he has | always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black i and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins : also, ; West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds, j A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate, i Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. ' The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. I A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM -1 _£±_ MAR SCHOOL. I (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). ' The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th i February, 27th April, 17th July, and f>th October. FAIiQUHAIi MACRAE, Head Master. O T I C E. ! T. B, HI L L ! KespcctEullyint.irnatu.sto the Medical Profession, j his old friends, and tlie public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, IN VICTOnjA-STKEET, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.E.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, VICTORIA-STREKT. AUCKLAND. mHO S. J. H A B B U T T, JL WHOLESALE i BRUSH MANUFACTURER. HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &c, Shoktland-street, Auckland. The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Uristles, &c. I ■ QPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER. Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. CxtOSSE AND Bi.AcicwEU, (Purveyors to tho Queen) another SHIPMENT OS1 SUPERIOR GOODS. We j enumerate n few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of tho Lakgs Stock we now have on view :— / *tP \ J V *" V \ Tarragon Vinegar i \ Essence of Rennet / Chili Vinegar ) { Jugged Hare J Red Cabbago I ) Mines Meat ( ) Picldcd Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( \ Oriental Pickles ( ) Merman Sausage ( ( OranKO Jelly ) ; Oxford Sausage ) ; Apple .lolly -' ; HureSoup ) ) Blackcurrant yS? ( ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant | ( )Ox Tail ( \C. & 15. Honey/ ■ / \ Kipped Herrings i }.H2'J2l^lim§.^Zl^'.T7T'.{ )•—~^^-~^s— ■.-—>—-*-~( A Nick Assortment ok Huntley & Palmer's BiSCL'ITS Jukt Landed. F. li. & 15. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons lor the encouragement they have given them in introducing abettor j class of Goods into -Auckland, and we beg to j assure them t.hut wo will continue- to do so, and j oit'er them at reasonable prices. T E A S. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter- I bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un- I usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, via., Crushed Loaf, ' English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.— Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for ordera, P. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, rrxTV HP T>ivn Coknkb of QUEEN and THE 1 POi, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. JILOUB JUTILLS, SYMONDS STREET. WILSON AND McGEEGOR HAVK ALWAYS ON HAND: Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &c, At the Lowest Rates. WHEAT GROUND AND DRESSED FOR COUNTRY SETTLERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. M 3 Ask for Wilson & McGjkkgor's Cele brated Baking Powder.—To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. 100,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHAftGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, ( 95 & 97, QUEE.N-STKEET, HAVE JUST OPENXD, Ex Late Arrivals, EIGHTY PACKAGES NEW PATTERNS Off PAPERHANGINGS, And to make room for Shipments to a*- ■ Carnatie and Glenloru, oit'er special *' , I*lvr>1* lvr> v"l to purchasers, " -aducement Cheap Mossi&n and Sf"' Gilt Mouldings,»' -iin , » , designs .axye assortment, and now Artf0 * j colours in oil and water; Canvas Paper Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Sorax Balance of stock of C'bromo Lithographs, below Publisher's price Silvered Plate Giaas, from '^Q x 72 Polished nnd Rough Plate, Sheet, Ornaments, arid Photographic Glass GLASS SHADES,. Paints, Oils, Colours, Brushe*, Pft'ccist, Silicate, Oxide of Iron Anticfivnwyve iu;d Nt-Jscn Hematite Paint, and kI! kinds of PttiulcrB1 aad Becoratory PortlwlclCßtnont.^ ££";' Vt-liai,X-.\'-.i;& USD RKTArti. PHIIAiIPPS & SON, fiX ».«(■) 37. Ouo«n-at,wpt. I ; "H/fR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the JjOL City Conncii for the Emptying of Earth j Closets, Privy Koxos, Cesspits, &c. is prepared ; to attend punctually to oil requests regarding , : the above. Persons desiring to have the saici places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or , otherwise, can have the same done by leaving o i . notice, either verbal or written, with the ; Inspector of Ntusejices. City Council Office; , ; Q,ueeu-Bti*oet. WAENOCK BROTHERS, ; 3 : iJohmoj?.'i, Cox's Qreek>



JO H N S O V P HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEET. 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 LbIT, that substantial Brick store in Hign street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really tjood Farm of 150 acres, aoouc one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwellings house, 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 FOR, IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort] able 3-roomcd Verandah Collage, with GG x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-Jiouae, stable, cow-sheds &j., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres of really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly iow price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Pulioi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 3:; x 132 feet, together with workshop and other oat-buildings. 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 SALiiS, at an exceedingly low 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 four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush 13 miies 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 cor venience, and freehold allotment A5 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2-i acres, a large portion'of which is under cultivation, with good house and builda ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TO* A S H T O N & SON JLJLo HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buit-nrNGS, QUBEN-STKKKT, AUCKLAND. FOE. SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.-A Firsfc-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass lioad, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five roamed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adioiniug Messrs Mascfield and Col's Foundry. PONSONBY. —Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 13 acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STKEET. —Four Allotments, with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefieid-strect and another to Ed worries-street. STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE.-SmalJ Farms in this rising district. Very desirable I investments for working men. j NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 233 acres, with a cood seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-biuldings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. * TO BE LET :— BYMONDS-ST.REET.-Six-roomed Cottage nearly opposite Choral Hall. fa GR AF'l O>: RO A U—The residence of i,ho late Capt. Beckhain, with largo grounds QUEEN-STREET.-Shop in first-class stand, under Theatre Royal. ' | GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health sitea tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.-Six-roomed House to be 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 th» premises, ihese offices are approached from Q meTonvn?l^T^ de and easy &Bht of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-large and com modious Stores m Custom-house-street, ' The Cehars have been asphaLted, and are dry and rat-proof. * H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance.Timid'urgs. POE SALE BY 11. gTgREENWOOI} J-1 AUCTIONEER HOUSE R^T CgMm|SION AGENT, FOR SALE, in John-street, Ponsonbv, a four roomed Cottage in good repair, allotment -10x80, let tor 7s. per week. Price, £100. 1 OR SALE, 6 miles from town by main road. a new o-roomed House, together with U acres of land, fenced and laid down in grass, good cow of wai^Pi'S-^a? 11^' Sarden' *C -' Pleil^ FOR SALE, a good Cottage in Rockebv-st,, o*lkP, pSr.Queen-street, freehold. Price, &M ' 1 °l x hlt' a 6-roomed House in Edinburgh street, Newton, large allotment, H ood well Term"ea?y:' thovon^h ™^- Price, W. FOR SALE, a new 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage in Gundry-street, oif Karangahape Road large allotment let for 10s. per we<f£ Price! £210. Can be bought through the Building society. ° FOR SALE, a 6-roomed House in Parnel) every convenience, in thorough repair, together ie,, for £10 per annum. Price, £3.?u. £70 cash 'ttW^ valuable property. I<OR SALE 3 very good Cottages (attached) rooms and orchard, good stable, cowßhedT&o urge garden, shrubbery, paddock, &c, con& doorda;iy, aCre&> Erlfi0 '«» 'bW passea the FOR. SALE, a Gentleman's Residence, CO B taimnK 8 rooms, bath-room, out-houses, iwo stalled stable, cow-snea, coach-house, &c 1 aeve orchard and garden, 2 paddocks containing fr^!' .aJ eUw e> Rubbery, planted with choice trees, &c; House is well situated, commands a magnificent view, and i 3 passea daily by the Bv?^b o "t^ £UOU- Terms very cosy. I>OR SALfO, a 13 : roomed Houbo (i mile from town), together with paddock, oufc-boiidW every convenience, mala, road from ape, Health-,' JSK pe^nnuf?l *°° « ** fos£ Rj^aSj ViUa Residences, Houses, Cot £R» §T^ J '' Farms, Land, &c, &c. hnw . "'-< Houses, Land, Allotments {froe. **°*a ana leasehold), in various parts o£ the ,wa, Suburbs, and Province. ggt See Advertisement Board, MarketPousft K. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Agent B'RIEIiLEY'S ONEHUNei 'BUSSES Leaver Onelmnga- Auckland— a a.m. 32 noon IP-"1* 3 p.m. 2 1)') "> B 6 p.m. Sunday: 2 P-m. 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. X> U L M A r~N- * a J. PHOTOGRAPHIC- EOOMs Sbortland-street. views of tho Hot Lukes, Hotomanana, Mkotl ■ Cabinets and Cartes. Chnw.'hos, D-^nain } \%v SfAuffid? Val binldm«s «5 JLJL Rrstor:e«» A NEVER-FArLXNG KEMSBY ' For all Skin Diseases, tOieVvin&tJ.arn in all ifa } forms, sncji us Qinit, Xe.i.m%Jf), Sciiu>o.. smd J, Luivibago, likewise eurew t^i.rom'Q LvVciiter;s> \ aiid is a valuable rsutu'dva!.' >i Fosiily iloiiiciiit* * for purifying and ol^.-asing the blood. ' No BotUc.B avo Genuine nnlcßs bearing tt& * Proprietor's Signature. 0 All oimjovs must be furwarued to the AtteUtoad '•' Agent, W. DAWfiON, 1 CHEMIST A>.;i> DICUG6I6T, 1 ■ WiSX.I.VIN.I.tSV-S'CHiIKI1, Auolda^fl. N,8,~-Teßtimoniaib can he mn (ill WPIiSW