The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII-So. 2,293.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1877.

PRICE : OKE PE!S T]S TV.



«*gsg^ "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM ■*^i^3*s' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIEEC T. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Deaeborne, Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 13th July, carrying Mails and Passen gers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. <^^^ ""VT OTI C E TO WOO L ,j|||||>^ L% SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared to issue through liills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran- : Cisco for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ««S^^. IIIOR SYDNEY AND MEL- JL 1 bo URNE. The fast and favourite s.s. ■ II E R O, Captain Logax, left Sydney yesterday, the 9th instant- She will leave Auckland again as above on or about TUESDAY, the 17th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. July 10, 1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—July 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukatt. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taraxaki Friday, 13th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, 16th, 12 noon.! 11a.m. \Vaxaka..| Monday, 23rd, 2p.m.j 12 noon. Hawea .. Friday, 27th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taraxaki Wed., Ist August Ip.m. 12 noon. FOR TAUItA NG A, POVE RT V BA Y~ NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, FROM QtUBBN - street Wharf. _ . . vVaxaka .. Wednesday, 11th, i p.m.! >— Well'ngtox: Wednesday; 25th, 1 p.m.' — Talto Wed., SthAugust ip.m.l — fc^Oß NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotouua.. Tuesday, 17th, ip.m.l — i FOR SYDNEY, from Quekx-strket w hahf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 31st, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ' Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION }g|3|l^E;O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '^SSSSSs?THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thursday, 3.30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday. A.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, 12th, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 9 a m. Saturday, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. I ,52^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION jg^ffa&-i^ WITH THE THAMES AND "waas*a*^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:—! Enterprise—Wednesday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 11 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. .bS&S^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE _^S|X|g-:iio AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland Saturday, 6 a.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, i a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Single Fares to Puhoi, 7s 6d; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. .ijivg^ rji-EAM TO AND FROM -^"gQg^-O RIVERHRAD TWICE "Sssssse? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under: — From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemim-3 p.m. S.B^mini- & «Sk^. Xi^Oß THE HOT SPRINGS, JP MAHU RANG I, MATAKANA, w*to*ffilßB*rKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPER, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Sprixgs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahuraxgi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakawa, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. JTrom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ON THE KAIPARA* TkeS- 3- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— i For Otamatea, calling atiunction of Ksmvaka • Sn^ I^ nfs?i2£? tOi^ormng's T:>'t^de" 'returning" 'on < Wednesday. „,, , ; For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. 1 Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per 1 LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port t Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~.,„.„ t&r This Service commences on MONDAi., 23thMay- J. CASEY 8c SON. j * "" " ( QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA { -fi^^^ WATERS. ; FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, \ WHAKAHARA, TK KOPURU. MITATAI, AIiATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK- ■< GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every c Tuesday and Tnursday morning's tide, leaving k Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' or. Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on M&fldays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf, i



I XHOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^llllglg^JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. 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 i p.m— strictly adhered to. j FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COIIOMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, July 13 Wednesday. July 18 Monday, July 23 Friday, July 27 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. i *ai^rTS,TAIKATO" STEAM NAVI- MzSSIIS- * * GATION & COAL MINING Ktesa^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE I Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta —Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. June 21. 1877. 0:R GISTJ ORXE AND Jgygg^ £} NAPIER. Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Captain Fraser, will leave as above on or about THURSDAY next, the 12th July, at 12 o'clock noon. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7. 1877. fsfeJpL CjDTP ■ ELECTRA,' CAPT. g|*io|&. *O THOMSON, FOR LONDON. Intending Saloon and Second ■Knr-'fri »-.T»-ifta Q ;l^jn Passengers must secure their Passage, and pay deposit, at our oflice, before SATURDAY next, the 1 Ith July. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, July 9th, 1577. M E T A B L E. ""'■**" s _ g _ TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, as. Fwiurlit. 10s per ton. NICCOL. tiENDRY & CO., Agent?. SjS^ Tjl O~R W A I U~ X U. -v.-iEsst^M' Tho Bißi TAM O' SHANTER will eav<> for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday. 9 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back: —Return, 5.s ; Single, 3s (jd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 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, Onfthiincra or NewmarkAfr.. WAIUKU. "«■-«-< wnrw^^ The p.S. OREGON Wili leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday. 12 noon Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'a Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. rti^A. mHE NEW ZEALAND J%S|g^ A SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. LONDON Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OP A W A 1000 W AIME A.... 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 WAITARA..B33 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 12251 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 are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are 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 Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street . VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. SUTTON.& LEATHER Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers a»d storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. U L~~ M A" N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Itctomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. MASON BROTHERS beg to [inform their numerous friends Ulld the public that their Extensive firmmds are full of NURSERY STUFF ot the Finest Q^y^iMr^rvlngunaergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues arc ready, find may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parncll, or to our Agent, R. Brewin,Seed Merchant, Queen street. _ XT E W MARKET N'URSEEY, 131 NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for sale a Varied and Superior Collection of OOXIFERS, SHRUBS, F.r.\UIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared :or removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an nspection will satisfy intending purchasers of he excellent quality of the entire Stock, Catalogues post free on application to the STur.seiy, Newmarket. Auckland. ORGANS! f^ RGA NS ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Pivxo and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, j (Next.to Bank of New Zealand). |



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. ,P1 H A S. T A V E R, \J BUILDER AND CONTR VOTOR, Kybej* P.ask N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchaser 3. A~M~F~S B~U~T CHER", 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 or nnont), at. roasrnmhln rates. R 8 ,L V N D '"S Railway REFiiEsrntKXT Kousk, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refresh merits may he had at any lime during the daw Tea. Coffee, &<Oi,t the Shortest Notice. ¥. WE B S T E R, O "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNKSS MAKER: 113 Auckland. IrHivrt tin- TTnion Ikiitl J~~ArN~D J. S O P P E~T^ © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street WharJf, Auckland. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS? Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils" Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate 2 Sheet, Crow*, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Gla&s cut to size, find carefully packed.—flo & 87, QUEEN-STRKKT. CARSON, House and Land Agent c Rent and Debt Collector, RTinTTniTTjv'« Rmr.nrKlW QrTEWN-RTRV.RT. ARN OC X BROTH E RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Greek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. FI S HER AND CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER. Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ■|~~ R. 11 ANI)ER SO N, *J* « Broker, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and. Landed Property bought and sold. Oih'cu: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CHOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Barik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken inßtanta-neously. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Coxincil Office, Queen-street. Appointment Sr^Jfflffffig^lfeftß^'' -^archi°nesa Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKTA-STREET. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland I 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 Kettcring Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Bcoks Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements i Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in : all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star oflice, Wyndhn.m-streflt. AL O V E T T^ • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before ir aking up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. ■pi c o n o m y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877' IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNEES AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country ot-ders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. J(! 11 E S H SHIP MEN T S SLATES. CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, Victoria-street, Four doors from Union Bank). JYj" R. T. TRAFi OKD SURGEON 4&^^ Wakefielb- DENTIST, fgg| STREET. , Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'm : Patent Oxide Gaa. Arttflnin.l TWtf.h (from Oun to a Vnli RaM. GEORGE k 1 T"C H E N. 1 PLUMBER. i GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. j f Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. a N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a - Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. PICKLED MA§ SGOES, at B CLOSE BROS. ii A SPA R A G U S, * -C3u AT CLOSi^ BROS.



TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO axd the LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intending to go through to the Lake provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobh & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel. Hamilton, Waikato. MR. F. B. WOO D H Xlvf; TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. Januarylfi. IOT PHILLIPTS & CJON, « I O HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. tS, NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Staixed, axd Vknbbbkd Frame axd Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<\. &c., &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, Sec, &0.. Carbon's Anticorroslon Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet, Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. QUEKX-STREET 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, I a C-J HOUSE, SHIP, Oh- AXD j Hi m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. | t?j W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the D C\ Province. _ H J.H. requests attention of Builders and W others to nib New Glazing Tariff. ( wo —- o J. HENDERSON. ,• __ tes 8, WYNDHAM-STIIEET. Tjl R O S T & /~i O . , IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Laxe axD High-strbet, Auckxan d. Cash Purchasers of HTDEis, SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments will meet with prompt atten tion ana immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of New Cure CANTER BURY BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chaff, and General Groceries', &c. ££T Country Orders promptly attended to. FR I ~N G a COMMISSION AGENT, SIIORTLAXD-STREKT. "OONES l"~ BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by -T. Xr. J. SOPPKT. A. WATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known 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 lias been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at ail hours. A.D. 1564.] j nnHE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING X AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RIUHMOXD, AND WKLLKSLEY-STKKET 'EAST.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietors.—While thank ing tho public for their patwmago durintr the pa«t 13 years, W. K. & Co. would besr to inform them that they have now on hand a complete Rtock of th« very beßt dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a quality not to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit th« 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 jshprt notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Office, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepßkins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. B ROOK E S Has tho Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices :— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertight. 12s. 6d., own own m«ke. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. 6d., otir own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BLUE BOOT, J^C QUEEN-STREET. Opposite do*& City Hall, BKANSTON & FORSTE 11, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLI!ANGERS, &C., &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reasox able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burxt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes cf Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. KA IPA R A R AIL WAY. < All Goods for the "Xaipara District should be ecei\ ed at Riverhead hy the Railway at least orty-eight hours before the departure of the ] teamer from Helensville. If Consignees would dndly insist on this being done, much dis appointment would be saved them. A. V. MACDONAL®, { General Manger. .4 UCKLAND AND MERCER AND OL KAIPARA RAILWAY. [On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mini iium weight lor Goods will be two insiead of ire-hundred- weight. _ By order. A. V. MACDONALD, \ _ General Manager, I c



WH. SKINNEB • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AN JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LAN] ' All Branches of the Building Trade execute by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlc Fitt.insrs. Sr.c. &o. H O S. J. H A It B U T 1 WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER. corner of Victoria-street East an COBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressin Flour, or old ones refilled. MRS. LEWIS'S SEMINAR!' EPS O M lIOUS E, ! ONE3IUNGA. Midwinter Vacation will terminate on Mo2\ DAY, 16th July, 1877. C< T A~M~TTo X D HOU S E k5 upper symonds-street. MRS. J. R. NICHOLSON'S Pupils will re assemble on July 16th. T^ ps O M MRS. LAMAN'S Select. Dancing Clasri (b; request), will commence on Thursday, July It Tickets to be had at her residence on applica tion. rfULE~MJ SSES BANKS will be happ? B to receive their Pupils on Monday, Hit] July. Lessons in Music, Sinking. Drawing, am •French if required.—Cholmley House, Vincent street. PROSPECT HOUSE HOBSON-STREET. Establishment kor Young Ladies. Lady Principal Mrs. Kaye Wright Duties will be resumed on TUESDAY, lOtl: O" NEHU NG A YOUNG LADIES SCHOOL will re-open on MONDAY next, 9th July. Preparatory School for Young Boys. MRS. MORRISON. MRS. HARRISON'S Pupils for French and Music will re-assemble on Wednes day. 11th July, at her residence, corner of Cook and Hobson-streets. The French Class at 5 o'clock p.m. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM .A. mar school. (Affiliated to the University, of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, TT«»afl Muster. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping1, &c, Mr. i Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), i Mons. F. Peltzbk. ' Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. CUIURCII OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR / SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the Nj-:w Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS:—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 2. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. \ UCKLAND MOf)EL~"TRAINING J\. SCHOOL. Next Quarter v i 1 Commence on MONDAY, July 9th. A School of Art has boon formed, under the direction of Mr. KENNETH Watkins ; and a Special Drawing Cl«ss, for Teachers and Ad vanced Students, will be held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, commencing July li. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. iy|~ IRA ND A CO AL. MR. J. PEACH, of Romuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following price 3: — Orders for a tons and upwards, 23*. per ton „ 1 ton „ 265. „ ~ cwts. ~ 30s. ~ Delivered at these Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. T^ O OTE ' S 1%/TIRANDA fAOAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The prices of the Miranda Coals from Mercer, 165., at Drurjr; at Papakura, lUs.; at Papatoi toi, 15s. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will snow:— Rcmuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours-.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to i^ny of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it docs not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May , 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30, 1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Ceal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours trulf, Dun-ninguam & King. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. H X E V RIVE R C O A L. FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. , Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Oneiiunga. c ° ~^ l- \ tcay Discharging-, ex Basque 'Non [PAKIEL :' 300 TOXS BEST.JJJ-EWCASTLB pOAL. To be Sold either at Ship's side or Delivered. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. Eji-XGLISii, AMERICAN & GERMAN I_J styles in Gentlemen's Linen Collars, at Jargo audlvlcKaig'sflQueen-street, Auckland.



r 7\/F ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. ---j Jl-T_B. F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street.. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up :e wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W Aitken. Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, a1 the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con d nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND In large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply tc s Mr. LAISHLKY, Solicitor. High-street. = IVfONEY to LEND on first-class free -LtJL hold security, at low rates of interest.— , R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND iv large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ;. .Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, __ Shortland-street, next the Post.-ofiice. UOKLAND PERMANENTCO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND 1 INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Quekx-strest. f LOANS granted upon approved securities of j Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £2C j to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— , Repayments extend-! p w ~ I Total amount ing over ter vveeK- Repayable. s c*« "^ s cl i years 12 6* 130 d 0* , 6 years ...... 9 2 IJ3 G 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 ; 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice _. _ ; 5 JOHN BATGER, . Sonvetary ■ "fpOR SALE,~~VERY CHEAP~ SOO SACKS FIJI MAIZE (Prime Sample), IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. O T I ~~C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted lor gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c. the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S 4.LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that. Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. FOR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. TOHN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C-TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. BT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers, T>ROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOB PRIVATE 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. jy pi /GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. S3" Office : Corner of Shoetland and Queen -streets. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, as the owner is leaving town, a new and well-finished 4-roomed Cottage (every con venience for a small family), commands a good view of the harbour, and only ten minutes walk to Queen-street, large freehold allotment. Price, £220. £10 or £50 cash, balance either on Mortgage, or through Building Society. For Sale, several first-class 4 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. Prices, £150, £165, £185, £210, £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have magnificent views and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £400 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres; commands a magniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into Tilla sites or building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments iv and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato aud up North. Every information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Hoards at office, corner Shortluml and Queen-streets. 11. Ct GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland find Queen-=?+^ee*s. 1%/I"ELBOURNE AND SYDNEY FISH, jjtjl oyster, & supper saloon, Victoria-street. Having opened the above-named business, the undersigned hopes by civility, combined with having fresh goods daily, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Note the address— JOHN SCHARRER, Victoria - street, Opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. TND IA N CHUTNEY, JL AT CLOSE BROS.



HliiAllilii IXOYAL. LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS! OF THOMPSON'S GREAT SOUTHERN .Diorama of the A^i eric an W Ait LAST NIGHTS OF THE GRAND DISTRI BUTION OF GIFTS! The Leading Prizes for THIS EVENING v, ill coxsist ok A Splendid Hunting Watch A Beautiful Tea and Coffee Service Large Liqueur Frame Papier Maehe Table Two Sovereigns And 50 other useful articles. Popular Prices : -Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2^ ; Pit, One Shilling. SAT U R DAyTj ULY 1!. LA S T G E A D MATI NS E ! When every Child will receive a Parting Girt! Special Notice. — Tiic Children belonging it> the various Charitable Institutions in Auckland are hereby offered a Free Invitation to the Matinee on Saturday next, when everyone will receive a gift. W. H. THOMPSON. 10. O. F., M. U., A. D. c , A:~/^ The Members of the LOYAL ,« r U «, X GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. M3G9, will celebrate their 27th '" * "^ ® "^ *uy a i^ife^^S at llie °DD Fellow's Hall, ££.<-.■'.. Jkjnif^Jw Cook-street, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, 17th July, 1577. Members of other Lodges are invited to attend. Dinner at G o'clock. Dancing commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets. 7s. 6d., may be procured from any of the Committee, er THOS. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.C. SINGING ON THE TONIC SOL FA METHOD. Mr. CHARLES BLOMFIELD having re ceived from Home a large supply of all the Latest Apparatus and Instruction Books, will commence an ELEMENTARY SINGING CLASS, to be held in the. Young Men's Rooms every THURSDAY EVENING," from half-past 7. Terms: ss. per Quarter, including; Music. The Course will commence on THURSDAY Evening, 19th July, 1577. with an Explanatory Lecture on "The Science of Music and the Structure of the Musical Scale, illustrated by several diagrams, and the Choir of the Sol-fa Union, to which all are invited. Admission, Free ; after which subscriptions will be takeD, and members enrolled for the New Class. QT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN k3 CHURCH, REMUERA. A SOIREE, to Welcome the Rev. G. B. MoNRO,-will be held in the Church on THURS DAY. 12th July, when various Speakers will deliver addresses. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. Tickets. 2s 04 each, may be had of Messrs. Angus, McNcill, and Dinnison, Newmarket; Messrs. Upton & Co. and Rattray, Auckland. OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. The Society's EXHIBITION, to consist of Colonial Works of Art, will be held in Auck land in November next. An ART UNION will be held in connection with the Exhibition. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-street. "VTEW Z'E A LAND "INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. ~ £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. £S~ Losses Promptly Paid. GKORGK P. PIERCE. Manacer SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight. Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowkpt Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ■jtTEW FORAGE PLAN T. SYMPHYTUM ASPERRIMUM, OR CAUCASIAN PRICKLY COMFREY. C. T. WREN Has introduced the above, and Plants are now in course of establishing in Pots. Orders will be received and executed in rotation. This Plant, fairly managed, is estimated to produce on clay soil from 60 te 120 (one hundred-and twenty) tons per acre per annum of nourishing feed for Horses, Cattle, &c, and lasts a number of years. Supplied, as ready, in quantities of one dozen and upwards only at 15s. per dozen, package included. Remittance from unknown corres pondents. CTP ~V\T MODST HOBSOX NCESEBV . JL. V> REN, Remuera ; Axn SEED WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, N.Z. "]y OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, Builder, &c, Removed to Custom House-street, opposite Archard's Hotel ~\/f E L ITO UR N E CU P, IS7 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2OUO, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. f^i ALVANIZ~ED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And ail kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS en Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected iirst-class.machinery, and having completed all his arrangements tor manufacturing, is in a. position promptly 10 execute- all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Ordei-3 per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immedicts attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wxllesley-sxreet. ArrjKT,*rcr. '^ QJTAR" PICTORIAL MAP O Or" THE Seat of War. A Few Copies of the "STAR" PICTORIAL MAP OF THE SEAT OP WAR IN EUROPE AND ASIA, Are now procurable at the Star Ofiice, and the leading City Stationers. The Map is universally admitted to be the best issued in the Colonies. PRICE :-THREEPENCE.