The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII.-Ko. 2,234.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. THURSDAY. MAY 3, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-Vfe. X> EGU LA R MONTHLY *WB&B>t:J-b> STEAM COMMUNICATION -^^S^" between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 20.1877. HTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table— May 1877. •FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train.* Hawea .. Thursday, 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. Taranaki Monday, 7th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo . Friday, 11th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. AVell'ngton Tuesday, 15th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Hawea .. Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Taranaki Thursday. 24th, 3.30 p.m. 2 p.m. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. ; Wbll'nqtos Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. 12 noon, j FOR SYDNEY, from Quekn-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mayß, 12 noon. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ! NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, j AND DUNEDIN, from Queen-street Wharf. • Wanaka .. Wednesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — i " FOR SYDNEY, from Wellington. I | i Wakatipu Friday, 18th — j FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- ! TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from j Queen-street Wharf. j Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 4p.m. — j HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, j Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. COMMUNICATION Jl||^|:k3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ! *^S^2^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. j ROTOMAHANA, Farquhar, Master, Avifi leave as uuder:— j From' Auckland— ; Thursday, 5 p.m. ; Friday, 5 p.m. i fi-om Thames— I a.m. J Weather arid other circumstances permitting. • A. McGREGOR, Agent. | «^k^. I^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, j __PP™_. MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ! • *sasaeaiS^l__AWAU, & 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 a.t 10 a.m., when tides will allow. ■ Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. | For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. I From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. , Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- ,' out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY" & SON. <•£&&=. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _||||g|g;lO WATERS. i The s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Vv'ednesday. 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. J. CASEY & SON. IT^OR RUSSELL, WANGA ,|||§|gg.lj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY" MONDAY at 5 p.m. (wdather 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.s. ARGYLE Avill leave eA-ery MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, os. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. | <To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY 1 OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, May 7 Monday, May 21 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 4 Monday. June 18 Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 At 5 p.m. A. MoGRTTOOR. Managnr. *£ss&^ -\\TAIKATO STEAM NAVE Jm££> y y q. ATIO n & coal mining *asaa£SBa*COMPANY, (LIMITED). TIMETABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Meicer—Monday, Wednesday, and ■ Friday, at 9 a.m. j Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. I Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. i FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. | Fort-street April 26.1877. ■ j «S£s_^ C.TEAM TO THE WADE Jgg||g;o AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade: Wade to Auckland: Saturday, sth. 7 a.m. Monday, 7th, 2 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 5 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will caU at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Cargo will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., Agents. "Z^T rfIHE Brigantine FLIRT, #f__O^V -*- 10° tQus register, John j^w3^^^- McKenzie, Master, is a Regular __S^S^ Trader between AL CKLAND and ■SBa!BaCM, LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKRNZIK. Jtanlrfonfl. Fnfcrnttrr 15. IfWfl OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD <3_y_\sg_§g VJ ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— Brom Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 n.m. ... J. CASEY'fe SON. £^k^ l^ 011 LONDON DIRECT. '\^sk_hh' TO FOLLOW THE £m&m^ GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ~ ELECTRA, 868 tons register. Captain Thomson. As the gregfesr part of this vessel's cargo is already ,' i_«aged, she will have quick despatch. (: nood accommodation for cabin and steerage -iiassengers, j For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. _ o __-u, . . Agents 46,{Queen-street, Auckland, April }6,18T7, ,



J^^^J >ACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screv Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearborne, Commander, will leavi Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, fo: the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. | For further particulars, freight, or passagi apply to ' OWEN & GRAHAM, ■ i Agents, Auckland. i ■S&S^-QJTEAM COMMUNICATION ! Ji__Wg_W&>3 WITH THE THAMES ANI I aCTE^COROMANDEL. i FOR SHORTHAND, calling at GRAHAMS ; TOWN, and discharging Passengers j and Cargo. i The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH,' Every Night. Time Table: I From Auckland:— • Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight 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 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. «£^_3fe=^ TfH ° R W A I U X U. '««______.<_-*____>' rjijjg p_ g _ OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 9.15 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart Avill be attended to. M. H. ROE .__ «s_^W "XT' o R WAIUKU. ■*3_ss3_*_ss*- The Bg- TAM 0 . SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as foUows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Saturday. sth, 10 a.m. Sa.turday, sth, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 4th May, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co.. will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehn_it_a or Newmarket. JIORSYDOI. l^-?-ir;^--> | 'C^ > . The regular trader S V R E N Avill leave for above port on or about SATUR DAY, 12th May. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. _j__P^_p_ T_>ASSENGERS' LINE OF JgSO^ -SL T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA mxßslttßaßtl Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, LeadenhaU-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. Tho undersigned are empoAvered 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 Se GRAHAM. \- Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) _ j-^a. nnilE NEW ZEALAND .Rf^ri^v -&- SHIPPING COMPANY W^^^^*- (LIMITED). ffl_S_2__-_S_Ssa Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET „ consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT A URA .. 898 WAIM ATE .. 1157 OPAVVA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins kto superbly fitted and arranged and provided with eA-ery requisite for the com fort ot the passengers, who are provided Avith bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the sliips aro commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the. Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branchea in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street rtiHj&v HPHE NEW ZEALAND <H^r%K A SHIPPING COMPANY'S «B3«iß_M FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 424 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, will fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. ttSasgl^nn IME TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 11 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. ~T~kT TpOR FREIGHT OR rfft?^g3^v •*- CHARTER. J||l_l_ll_^!f' The Brig ■_j_B_a_?a?_-_gs^ 'DROVER,' 173 Tons Register, Captain Stephen. Apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. May Ist. 1577. q^^^_ A UCKLAND STEAM J|ll^>iA. PACKET COMPANY "5^322-*32* i(LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above port on FRIDAY, the 3rd insiant, at 4 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «S3||^QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Tho p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhead, {. a.m, Auckland, 1.30 r>,m, $_ EDVVARDS, Agent,



- JgJDEN yiNE JJOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 -19 bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky. 4/ and -1/0 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 1/ pcr;bottlc Rum, 31 • Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's Sherry (best), if ; small, 2/ $ bottle P Sandiman's (best) Port, if ; small, 2/ $ bottle] Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/(5 <$ bottle Old TaAvny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ $ bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : 3 Hennessey's and MarteH's Brandy, 5/6 $ bottle r Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 2/6 <13 bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 33 bottle 3 Old Tom, 4/ $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3'? bottle. _. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. ) Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 14th March. 1877. FRESH SHIPMENTS OP SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND I FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, (Four doors from Union Bank). mHOS. ,J. H A R B U T T, ! wholesale brush manufacturer, ; Shortland-street Auckland. I j Flour Mills supplied Avith Brushes for Dressing 1 Flour, or old ones refilled. Ei __ _____________ _ • HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, 1 RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129. QUERN-STREET, feAV doors below the I Union Bank. ~S~ CARSON, House and Land Agent O « Rent and Debt Collector, Sttchbtiry'« BtnnnTNfis' Qu ken-street. WH. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office j Fittings, fee. &c. £ _ ___. _ _ g JL«_.e LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS ; SION AGENT. . Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease, l Rents and Debts collected. ' SHORTLAND-STREF_T (Canning's Buildings). W'' t. B A ~~L L, « CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST I 214, Queen-street, Auckland. IW. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup- I plying a good article at a moderate price to secure j a share of public patronage. AND J. SOPPET, « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, • And No. 101, LoAver Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. I Incorporated by Act of Parliament. i new Zealand" branch: j Head Office, Auckland • Local Director: I George Burgoyne Owen, E«q. (Messrs. OAven ' and Graham.) { Principal Medical Officer: j Charles Field Goldsbro', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Bell. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Agent to the Association : or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. i U5&, Special Features.— Age admitted on Policies, which are unchallangable from date of issue. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ing conditions as to residence or occupation. j - DE V I T T. • GUNMAKER, ; 24 4, Queen-street, i Opposite the Market. \ ON SALE. IN STOCK:— ! Single and Double Breech-loading and Muzzle loading Fowling Pieces j Best Brands in Gunpowder. i Just Received, ex Late Arrivals :— ! Shot, E'ey's Double Waterproof Caps, Cart | ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators Cylinder Wire Cartridges for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements of every descrip i tion I Patent Chi'led Snot I Breech loading Revolvers and Ammunition Infantry Swords j Fishing Tackle i Fireworks. "SjfiAT AT MILLIO N PRICES NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! In consequence of the ACCIDENT to my NeAV Premises last night, I am compelled to SACRIFICE MY LARGE STOCK, to allow Repairs to the Ceiling to be Commenced on MONDAY. UST No.te the Address of my new Shop— R. REEVES, BUTCHER, Corner of Chapel and Victoria-streets. §&Bt RfMn 313 L _y__ttm a a - PPSfti fg_jj3^_g_- f_s%g^^'^#^#c_ T7" AIPARA RAILWAY. J On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave RiA'erhead at 3 p.m., for Helensville. I Table will be as follows :— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. Waimauku 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.4S p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa 4.4 p.m. Hf lensville, arrive .. .. 4.20 p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. WA RNT)"C X BKOTHEEB, T v Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. O<v.oo '—nnrhftTn-atroAfc. ATielt-lr.ni- TtrOTICE TO THE LADlLfci UP Jjl Auckland and Surrounding Districts.— MRS. WILLIAMS has opened up a New Lot of Ladies' Underclothing. Linen-faced Cuffs, 3d pair, best value in Auckland; Ladies' Garters; Ladies' and Girls' Stockings, 6d pair; No. 2 White Socks, 3d pair: Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, (id pair: ktay Busks, 3d pair; Flowers, from Sd per spray; and a nice selection of General Sfancy tf-twda, — Kcte the address; t MRS, WILLIAMS. WimM* flfw^Hi fmt Qf



<L | -<_^^^l__stoSE__y CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET, l Auckland. E. HADRILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. Hi inmni—limn iwniiniwiiiiiniiiiiin'r"^rrniTT*rT ~~""~"~~ " _—__—_____~ TAMES BUTCHER, *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and DeUvered from ship's side or Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cul or uncut), at reasonable rates. N SALE, — 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 oe Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leases Onehunga— wbi Auckland— 9 a.m. y.. 12 noon 1 p.m. *- 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 4;p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. PU L MA N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, ShortlanQ-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rot6mahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. EORGE A X E R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. TUT R. T. T R AFFORD SURGEON Wakekield- DENTIST, f,gg^g STREET. Teeth extracted with out Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlflo.ft. T«v»tb <froTn Ono to a ITnll Sot). JAMES B LAX EY, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Gore-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. "¥> R I C X ~~S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARKER has ahvays on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of large size and good colour, and their good shape effects 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 cither be supplied at the Kiln, or haA'e them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALBERT^^fei Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tho Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotol aro 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 CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takeD instantaneously. -\J[ USICAL 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 ou £1 Avorth, 6s. 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, Sec, Sec. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QUEEN-STREET CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £1110s. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. Q N S A~L E, BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. TO H N S O P P E"~l\ Pj HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. X, Carter's Waikato Parcels' Delivery, and the Rooking of Pftssengers. Oe.nhnr fH\. .KTfi. qTTcTaI notick Parttes sending PARCELS to any part of tho Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coaoh, by booking at the ofiiee. of | JOHN SOPPET, _~ -.v ,-, No' 3> Queen-street. A front, tor Mr. TV. K. Cnrtm. | Tg^ A I P A RA~B AIL W A V, To ensure Dispatch. GOODS should LEAVE ! Auckland Wharf for the \ OtH-niatea—TUESDAYS, j ___ _ Wairoa—?lUDAYß. = By order. . S«9XH«U»...^:'-'->8IA. Y. MACnGNAJJ),



* g T A R /***** JJ OTE L, * Albert-street, Auckland. i r. j. davidson, proprietor. EHREINFREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. THE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. l ' Established a Century, during winch 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 Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: LoAver Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. RE. WEBSTER, » wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: US Queen-street, Auckland, <NVy>_i; tho Union Bankl. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up 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, Spires. Sec J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor".—While thank ing th" public for their patmnagn durina- the past 13 years, W. E. & Co. would beer to inform them that t.hfty have noAV on hand a complete (stock of t)i» very best dyes, and that, with * heir appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn ont their work of a quality not to be ovcelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, 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-street East, Avill meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen AA rahcd upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dywb DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O WD E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," Avith 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-street, will receiAre prompt attention. qYMONDS-STREET. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of Avhich I shall Sell at Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. HEAP E. By jgßi «a /Wf-_^ The ( Appointment '-zeV^W^j^ Marchioness Ladyship Normanbr. MRS. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-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 Coutides, White and Pink Satteens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. WAR KWORTH TEMPERANCE HOTEL. The above is situated within a few yards of the LANDING-PLACE, and offers to Visitors to the District a Comfortable Home. Charges Moderate. CHAS. THOMSON, Proprietor. mHE TDINCORE COFFEE Prepared by CLOSE BROS. mHE TUINCORE Is Packed in One, Two, Four, Six, & Twelve Pound Canisters. FT.HE TCWCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 & 228, Queen-street. E. M A U L E R, © (Formerly of Marler & Taventvman, House Agents, Hart-street. Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT Se DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR. AND ACCOUNTANT, OA'er W. C. Dennes's SeAving Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money ( advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. The central position of this office, with the experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those having Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100; 2J- per cent, on, he remainder; no extras. Tradesmenß' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. GIEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. T From opposite Coombes's. Kybee Pass and Newmarket, Daily,; at ,{, ..,; 9.15 a.m. 9.15 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. 8.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. ! Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. j 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. S pm. 4 p.m. i 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.ttl, I 7 P."i. 7.30 p.m. ' Saturday evening: i 8, 8.30, 0, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. , j CEORGE COOK, j Walceflflld-stTPet. ! "tT M. MA C~D —O~N~ATL D. ! ?/ « HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION ! ArJENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rente collected. Money to Lend. T[HE undersigned are Cash Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. I f NICCOL, HENDRY & CO, ; CiwtOTt.-bouM.-et.rf.p-t, 3lat March. 1877. ; Sutler's" rbmubra"" 'Busleavea \y Reamers, daily at 8.31. a.m., 11,15 a.m., and ■2,(50 p.m. Leaves* AueHlaud ftfc 10 fern*, I^JJQ MAfctSßitti '



Hp °p s -12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE, By the Undersigned :— 40 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 100 ib. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) 4 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) • TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ANTED KnoAvn, that D. Ooldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, HardAvood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. W A. WATERMAN begs to inform « his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken OA rer those old established DINING ROOMS, knoAvn as Porter'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 country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals at all hours. MITIO LET, a Grocer's House and -JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. mO 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. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. _i©Tl &h —FOR SALE, Building Allot cwJL\y» ments, 89 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working- men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. FOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling House in Wake field-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. _jp»e>6>^Tk —CAPITAL Five - roomed 3W i-^y tIP \y « Verand ah Cottage, with cA rery convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. -i?CM i\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed 3&/vt_t\r» House, Stable. Fowl-house, good well, &0., with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaile, House and Estate Agen Shortland sreat, next the Post-office. In OR SALE, a Bargain, four AUotments . 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfield, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. TIIOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and JL1 terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, Avith an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can 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. T>ROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRrVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontage to the Parnell Road, and on which are erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. Further particulars, and cards to view, may be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. IP! OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. 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. FOR SALE, Corner Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 6, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIISr, - ■ ' Corner Mart. ON S A~L E^ 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBEM. mHE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUOR SI FINEST BILLIARD ROOM I UPSTAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. ***""» (AFFIWATEP TO THE UNTVKitsSTTY OF New Zealand). Tfca Quartos Days for the currant year are. 6th



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, AAith every convenience, and freehold : corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to i wo streets in NeAvton ! TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, aoou6 ! one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part i of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dAvellingJ house, stables, coAV-shecis, 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. _ _. i FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm i of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush. Avith good DAvelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, 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 low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku' with creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very loav price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House. Avith every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAI_E, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of Avhich are in grass, A\-ith 4-roomed house, stables, &c., only four miles from Hamil ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardt>u, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, li 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 110 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. HASHTON & SON 9 HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, Avith 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. About one-fourth of this property is excellent bush land, heavily timbered, and is easily accessible by land and water carriage. OA rer 200 acres are sheltered from all Avinds. 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 tho 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 all. %VAKEFIELD-STREET.— Four Allotments with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on tho road 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 :— 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 En gland-street. PONSONBY ROAD.—A newly-built Cottage, with verandah, and every convenience. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adjoining 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 offices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy flight of stabs. 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. HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDLNGS, AUCKLAND, For manyyears Publisher of the " Daily Southern Cross" and "Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of NeAV Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that he will conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, whenever.required, to pay in advance in all cases where his own safety is not im perrilled. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly News. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonlrs and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq., Architect. Messrs. Holloway and Garliok. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND. 3IFOR SALE, 240 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about 6 miles from River head. FOR SALE, 140 acres of Land in that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. FOR SALE, Three Allotments in Ponsonbv. TO LET, a Shop at the Thames, suitable for Stationery or Fancy Goods. tgr Tradesmens outstanding accounts looked un sharp. THEOPHILUS COOPER. 17, Insurance Buildings. M~~ ONEY TO LEND.-A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums !of £100 and up wards, at very low interest Apply to Mr W Aitken, Shortland-street. M~~ ONEY TO LEND,""on~Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small Bums, at low rate of interest.—Annly to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free* v> n T_v°ii BeeSiris? r' &} i pw rates of interest.-! R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. f TtyFONEY TO LEND in large or~l_S SIHEH CORCORAN, or the owner of Lot L, section 4. Town of Raglan, will hear MERCHANTS, AGENfsT^d others, can have Office Books Ruled ana Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement Magazines, Music, and other Worfisbmnd^_ all styles, by WILLIAM LEYSrfioktK? Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manute£ ]g ONES j RONES I BONES"! ™?«E g tat u £ 1 7 qu^.n,tities §» Cash at the Free- KZffi 6 Mmß'and at No lox' I**« __»„»^ .t. &-. .T. BOPPTBT _N"" v 'L. __1 ° * T, B. HILL Respectfully intimates to the Medio&l Profession. Ids old friends, and the pnblio in r,en«frH., that , he has Returned to the ! OLD SHOP, IN VtCTORIA-f.TB_.ET, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their heceFsition. N.J3.—DR. Down's Bo.ws.t. XftK.h.lisas, '_____& . Mr, ClArrow's Propria...n- ..r.h.tci.. i>.K*y \vs Ob-i-iBO-a 01 - __._.«« i..v. & ruroHON. FAMILY AND»....RINSING. MSfaMb