The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL-Nq. 8,215.

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

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM snIP COMPANT . FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. , The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, Thompson, Commander, will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 12th April, for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For furtiker particulars, freight, or passage apply to VV OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. \ •ik*^ "S3 EGULAR MONTHLY i zzSms^- JL\j steam communication i "^zs®^ Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. | The fast and favourite a.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may.be expected here again about the 18th April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three daj'3 after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, ! Auckland, 22nd March, 1877. j BT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY j U OB1 NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table —April 1877. FOR TARANAEX NELSON, PICTON, WEL- j LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. i ■ , ! Steamship. Date of Sailing. I Hatvea .. Monday, lGth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. \ TaeanaKl Thursday, 19th, 2 p.m. 12 noon, i Taupo .. Sunday, 22nd, & p.m. 2.30 p.m. | Weli.'ngtos Saturday, 28th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. j Hawea .. Thur., May 3rd, 12.30 p.m. 11 a.m. i FOR SYDNEY, fkom AVellington. ! Wakatipu Thursday, 19th — . FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTSL^ ; TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from j Queen-street Wharf. \ Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2ith, 4 p.m. — I . ■ ! HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. AUCKLAND STEAM J?E2l3&>-±\- PACKET COMPANY "^saaaSw" (LIMITED). FOR AWANUiTgISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave for the above on FRIDAY, the 10th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Taking cargo to, afl. ports and places. Manager and Engineer. I QTEAM. COMMUNICATION TlliX^"ks BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *^^S^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Thursday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames— Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 5.30 p.m. . . Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR. Agent. «ksfe^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jaans>* JP mahurangi, matakana, saSsrKAWAU, & 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 ©'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Forfreightorpaasageapplyt^^ & g(m ,aS3^ -a TEAM TO RIVERHEAD 3|||i|||; £3 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. C! TEAM ON THE KAIPARA Jlllll^O WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa pvery Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on I Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. j Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port ; Albert, &c, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. «sks%>. TPOIL KU*SSELL, WANGA 3§||||ig,_aj 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 4 p.m.— j Btrictly adhered to. I FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAII The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. 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 :— April. May. Wednesday, May 2 , Monday, May 7 Friday, April 13 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, May 16 Mouday, April 23 Monday, May 21 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June i Monday, Juno 18 i Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 , Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 27 j At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. * W E R A, ,^|||§|g; VY hot springs. Arrangements have been made with, the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduckd Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Mauager of the Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR- \ J>-VjT till MONDAY. nnt? Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 tsernd return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. ™%~: TTJHE"Brigantino FLIRT, "^SyiX^v J»- 100 tons register, John jSsr^Sj&iMcKmztßi, Master, is aEejrdl&r ZmkMzr Trader between AL OKLANJJ and jfor freight or passage ap»lj tq



I *^^^S TEAM T0 COEOMANDEL. ■a-=m...-uSSS&' rpkg new JpQjj ss> The new iron s.s. KINA W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows :— From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. j — Saturday, 1 p.m. i Return Tickets, available from Monday to Saturday, inclusive:—Saloon, 13s; Single do., 8s ; Deck do., ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For particulars apply to ! E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; - Or> W. SMITH, Queen-street Wharf. -sg&ib^ Q~TEA IVI TO THE WADE .JllllllgiO AND PUHOI. The paddle steamer EFP'ORT I | leaves as follows:— j From Auckland— From Wade— i Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 5.15 p.m. I Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 6.30 a.m. I From Auckland: From Puhoi: [ I Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 8.15 a.m. ' Will call at Brown's and Long Bay if required. 1 Cargo will be received at the ofiice of Messrs. Holmes Bros. Weather and other circumstances permitting. HOLMES BROS' & CO., I Agents. ; ¥aiu'ku; ! <2=sss£e? Thep.s. I OREGON : Will leave for Waiuku as under :— ' From Onehunga— From Waiuku— 1 Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, S a.m. Friday, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances pemiitiirig. j Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. I T A B L i ■**"*"*' s.g. TRANSIT. I Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa : : Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. ; Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. j Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. | ra.^. "Itsoil London dikectT ! iJlsiilHllb- The favourite Al Clipper i GLENLOEA, Jas. B. MrrcniXL, Commander, having the r greater part, of her cargo engaged, will meet | with quick despatch. Has lecoiimiodnxion fora i ie^ r steerage passengei's ojily. Carries an ex- 1 perienccd surgeon. For freight, or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ■^Slfc^ "\S7"AIKATO STEAM NAVI- JjSg&SgL V ¥ GATION & COAL MINING | "SSE3SS^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WAIKATO Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—-Friday, (i a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-streot. February 10. 1R77. «L>. nhiiß NEW ZEALAND JtSM3^ -*- Sllll'lll^6 co-s LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, SAWCUKL Murdocji, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engafjed, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. «sa*fe^ Q TEAM COMMUNICATION J^H!si£^'^ WITH THE THAMES AND *^-*^Bass^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. T1 m c Table: From Auckland:— Wednesday, 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods 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. 1O R W A I U X U. ■^a^SS 1 - rp he a#a> TAM 0 . SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Thurday, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mill 3on Fridajr, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aiid Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnora or Nowmarkfit. TW" 0 T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archabd & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed IJeDof, wili receive prompt attention. JM. M A CD O N AL D, c HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend. nnHE undersigned are Cash Buyers of a GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRiT & CO. Custom-honse-Btreet. 31st March. 1877. RAIN7TILE, AND~PIP¥~MXNU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as "Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c., &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. YMONDS-STREET. I I have received a Splendid Assortment of ; WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at , Town Prices. New Dress Goods in great variety ! -—Carnmlies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, anil Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; : and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, irom i Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work ; done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order. 1 J. H ri A P E. '■ Appointment 1 Marchioness Ladyship Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND .RIDING BELT MAKER. VICTOKIA-STREIfiT. 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 CouUlWs, White rind Pink Satteens, Scarlet 1 Lasting and. f-trong lettering Jean j ftlgo, gfe:Q»g



CIPECIALITIES ! O PECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER : Have much pleasure in announcing that they have j ust received from. Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few lines, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— ) § ( ) $_ .( \ Tarragon "Vinegar / \ Essence of Rennet t ' Chili Vinegar J ' Jugged Hare ; I Red Cabbage \ ) Mince Meat I ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) German Sausage ( ( Orange Jelly m ) ( Oxford Sausage ) j { Apple Jelly - ) [ Hare Soup ; 1 ) Blackcurrant V^ ( ) Mock Turtle ( i ) Red Currant |g ( )Ox Tail ( I\C. &B. Honeys • ( \ Kipped Herrings ( 1 A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's i Bjscuits Just Landed. I F. H. &B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons for the eneom-agement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into Auckland, and we beg to assure them that wo will continue to do so, and otter them at reasonable prices. 1 TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on .hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B. —Goods delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, rr.TT-0 T WVP CORXK.R OF QUEEN AND THE JL I JOT, WKLLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstovvn and Shortland- O R 0 OKS & BASBETT. Ji3 COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (now or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign writing done for the trade. N.}?.—J. B. Brooks, late Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and Ot.hp.r Oifcy (London) rUynifcarioß. ¥TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL ±S VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates given for Old IjP.iifl and IVtetals. U. R X WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January 16. 1877. WH. S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Oftico fl'ii tings. Sen.. &o. RL. if. M E E X, a LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT, Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLANDSTP-EET (Canning's Buildings). WT. B A L L, • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Quern-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has com menced Business as above, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to secure a share of public patronage. AITN 0C X BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox*B Creek. Oftlon t—niirham-Ht.rnnfc. AnnVrl»nfl * g T A R /J% JJ OTE L, * Albert-street, Auckland. r. j. davidson, PROPRIETOR. EH REIN FREDS' BITTER BEER On Draught. OI NT BUS S E~L L HOTE L, 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, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Proprietor. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1864.] m.HE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING JL AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for l.hei'" patr^nag^ duriw» *•*>« past 13 years, W. TC. & Co. would bee to inform them'hat thpyhavo now on hand a complete ptock of th" very best dyes, and that, with their appliances, in which they have adopted every modern improvement, they can turn out their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W'.E.&Co. solicit th« Ladies of Auckland to send their Silir 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, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen wa'ted upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Ofiice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured. Cleaned, or Dyad. Tm QUICK'S * LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Victoria-street, Auckland. SW FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. , Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. poxbonby 'p>usses, newton 'busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8.0 a.m. 2. Op.m, 8.45 a.m. 2.15p.m, 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 215 „ 9.30 , 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 , 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 ~ 1. 0 „ 30.45 „ 4.15 ~ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.16 „ iUS „ 11.39 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6.0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ G. 45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 ~ 1.15 „ ond at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m, 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.80 p.m. B.3oand 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick s, Ponsonby; op J. j Thotmjaofci Ptfvr HotMi Newton, will bepunotU' I ally attended u?i „.„.„-..., „,



CROWN HOTEL, G REX-STREET, Auckland. E. HADRILL, » Proprietor. Good Liquors. ir~A"i l r rE ms~^rv~Y~G h ili <LF CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Balla3t Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonablp> rates. —-^ ■ j=r A l E, — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECfRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott & Co., acme makers to IT. 11. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSIT. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished with the utmost care. Pronounced the Pekkbction of Billiard i Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, BiLLiATtn, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. . 12 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. . \ 6 p.m. Special Coaches as per agreement. U L M ~A N" 7""^ PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Ohildren'fl Portraits taken ixißt.antnnerusly. ITCHEN'S CKLEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAIWNG ISEJIEDY For all Skin Diseases,^.Rhournatiam in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing-the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's .Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Aucklan Agent, W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Wkllkslky-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on applica ii jpj E O X G E A. KE R S V3t Fkkeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buvera of Tallow. MR. T. TRAFFORD S URGEON iftSlslS^ Wakefield- DENTIST, OfraSaajjil STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.iflcln.l Tfioth /from One to a FnlJ Spt.). JAMES V> LAX EV, CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), NISAE (iOItK-STKKET JETTY. Manufacturer of Ships' lilncks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Hullgeyes, Handspikes, Belaying I'ins, &c. 1> R I C X S. PATENT BRICK WORKS, MECHANIC'S BAY. Office: 27, Queen-street. N. HARTCER has always on hand a large stock of well-burnt Bricks, of lar;,-c siza and good colour, and their good shape effects a large saving in Mortar, At the present low price of Bricks, intending Builders will tind'it advantageous to use them rather than Timber. Purchasers can either be supplied at the Kiln, or have them delivered in any part of the city and suburbs. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. ALBERT^ffiSSSSar HoTEL, QUEEN-STREET. ' . \ The Extensive Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony. A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened on the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, Opposite the Savings Bank. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombik'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 Portraits taken instantaneously. MUSICAL NOTICE. REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. 6d.; or on £1 worth, 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 Musicnl Publications, Choice Violin Strings, Sec, &c. H. CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 240 QITTCKTg-STRWKiT ' K4i\£l CASKS CEMENT (KBS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, £11 10b. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess). KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-Htreet TCast. Q N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatiueal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Boncdust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. J_____ _ ____ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO, 8, QUEEN-STRKKT. Agent for Mr, A. K. C&rter'B Wftlkato Pawls



KAURI! T7 AU1I! JU N X TIMBER, IN ANY QUANTITY, DELIVERED ALONGSIDE VESSELS. LENGTHS: 20 to 30 feet .. .. 6/3 per 100 superficial feet. 30 to 10 feet .. .. 6/6 per 100 superficial feet. From 22 to 42 inches in diameter. Delivery at the rate of One Hundred Thousand Feet per Month. SPARS, 13/ per Hundred, from 60 feet upwards, at butt 3 feet square. Apply to "KAURI," Evening Star Office, Auckland. ~Kf ICC OL, II END R V & C 0., JJi AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES. From opposite Coombes's. Kyeer. Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8. 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. rCEORGE COOK, Wakftflnlrt-nl.rp.fit.. |> ' f. wTTPr c r, &\ie» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: K«3. QUBEN-RTRKET, ACCKUW. EC. 0 A~ R 1^ 0 HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. . MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest. —W. H. Con ncll, Vulcan Lane. IV/TONEY to LEND in large or small JJrJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLPJY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER,J3hortland-street M~ ONEY TO LEND in large or smiffll sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM .i:3L MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th Julyt^ind sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. SPECIAL "I^OTICE. MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they will OPEN'ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd inst j} "WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENSy YOUTHS', and BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Drosses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes,. Serges, Ladies' and ..: jGents' Silk Umbrellas, &c. MR. KECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAVE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to iho new firm, and will guarantee every} attention shall be paid to their esteemed favours. y* ■ ' . COALS FOR THE MILLION ! ! BEST NEWCASTLE COALS (CHEAP), ex isle oe france. In Lots to Suit Purchasers. Apply cerly to J. CRAIG, Fort-street. NEWCASTLE fiOAL' The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had either Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those deairous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity ot doing so, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G, WIN STO^S, i Quf^m-hous^ptreft;.



A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO JA. OPERATIVE BUILDING AN.D INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- „„,„ Wo »%. Total amount ing over cr weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. d3'ears 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 121 months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : „ , JOHN BATGER, Secretary. WANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including1 Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bai*k and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lo west market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. _ ~!O[7~ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver ¥ ? on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 155,. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. JA. On and after Sunday, Sth April, Trains will stop at Rout's Corner, between Penrose and Onehunga, by signal. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to Guard at previous station. No Goods can be taken, only Passengers and personal luggage. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TVTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _Ln also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, Df-.vonport. I "!■$ HPO LET, a Grocer's House and J JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ~ ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. nnO LET, ;tt Remuera, the desirable JL Family Residence and Grounds next St. Mark's Church, and known as the "Priory," at present occupied by "William Earl, Esq..—W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. FOli .SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. Tiii^ is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Svvington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. XT O T E L FO R SALE. For^lmmediate Sale, the Lease, License, and Furniture of. a first-class Suburban Hotel, doing a large business. Satisfactory reasons given for he proprietor leaving,—Apply to J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, i 2 Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Private Residence, con taining six rooms, with outhouses, stable, and every convenience, size of allotment under cultivation 1 acre, facing the Onehunga Road, near Mr. Eastwoods.—For particulars apply to Mr. K. G. Schwartze, Albert Buildings, Queen street ; or Mr. J. O'Neill, Onehunga. O R 13 A L E. Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piergeries. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and 4 acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. XTIoR PRIVATE SALE—CEMENT, _£J Cement, Cement (Knight, Bovan, and Sturgo), in first-class order, at 15/3 per cask, in lots to suit purchasers. —M. JONES & CO., Central Sale Rooms. FOR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Star Office. OR SALE (Lake Takaptina), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. OR SALE, an old established Coach and Wheelwright Business on the Thames Goldfield, doing a good trade, with a good Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c, Graham3town. _ , FOR 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 root, and freehold allotment, -10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by ISS feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F~ "OR POSlflVE~SALErCheap;~on"e^sy terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. OYSTERS.— Fresh Oysters daily at the City Buffet, corner of Queen and Durham reets. ,_^^ 1 As-~600 ACRES of First-class Land, _JL\r at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. JLfK£\f% —WANTED, a Partner with rszstsJr\r\f* £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-atreet. jLa&>% CASH, BALANCE by Weekly '?%&/''& $jf Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quitfi new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vai'e, House and Land Agent. jf?-| fkfK CASH, BALANCE as agreed. 3&J.VV A5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 10 x 100, good well S, Vaile, House, Land, and_Estate Agent. | "IVTRT BRABAZON^NTghTSchooI, in JjfA. City '.*. rest, Union-street, is attended by Blrls as yroJl us by Boya, Elementary Glass, Js ■ per week. M"RS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker ar. -A General Draper, Princes-street, next door to OolJison, Confectioner. JA N D J. is OP P E T t a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, Ana r»o. 101, Lower Queen-atreet Wharf- Auckland. rji H0 S. J, H~A X BUT T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER &HOETLAKD-STREET AUCKLAND. _____ Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones re filled. TN RE SAMUEL COOMBES'T^TAm . Notice is hereby given that all Accounts due F t a, EWINGTON, .



JOHN SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargaia, 4 Allotments 40 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bay field, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from. Papatoitoi. 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 i TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Hign street, belonging to Low and MotioM. TO LET, a really good Farm of IoU acres, aoouc ' one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling? house, staDles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at ; the junction of two main roads, where a good | business could be done as Hotel and General : Store. ; FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm ; of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good j Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 i miles from town. ! FOR SALE, cheap, at Mahurangi, 15U 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 oh the Waiau Block, Waiuku* with creek frontage. ! FOR SALE, at a very low price, X2O acres i good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly ow price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bosh 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. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, ... and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. " THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only nractica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch," (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T-'.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessc^-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, - Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil; Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. AH securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £i os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key .. .... £7 7s In proof of their superiority over aH_jjother Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with o ( ur'name, are not procurable, we' will send' them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition tree of charge. J. V. BREDA, ■ Shortland-street A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING JzL SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, Drawing, and Survey ing : Mr. E. Eraser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F« Peltzer (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics* Mr. H. T. Pycroft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. Swallow. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April 9, July 9, and October 1. , "OlStitJIT; BVBOUCMT~& CO; [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC IJN UHUS., QA.-CASKS, CASES, & FIASKd. tS. Solo Agent in Auckland:— L. D. NATHAN & GO. fl c E C I A L N O~T~r~C"T t Parties sending PARCELS to any part of th« JOHN SOPPET, K. Cai& 8' Queen-^re6ii. J£ A I P A R^JS A I L WAY, ! ASdSd^fiS&^e^Jffl-tf^dl MUTE A. V. MAcDONALB, ... General Manager. ROYA* LETTERS PXifßKri nutritious than Bread made from ordinary flour . with yeast, and specially adapted to all'those who Butfor .from headache, acidity, flatulence! distension, or pain after meals, pent, gravel Brc For Bread, Tea Cakes, "and Pastry of all idJida because requiring less butter and fewer c-<?s the Aerated Flour stands unrivalled, One Ma* splioited to test its value. uattlia* ►iolq, by Qrocers and storekeepers,