The Evening Star.

Vol-. IX. —JMo. *,4i I--

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY .23 1878.

PRICE : COTE PENNY.



~K l OITEAM TO LONDON, O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. "**\£^||||||^ ■ . ORIENT LINE. The Pvcific Steam Navigation Company's :m agnincentste a mer siTANiAj 1"JH« tons register. 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the 22nd day ;:and MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY the 2nd day of March, carrying First, •Second, and Third-class Passengers. Cabal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight . Shillings each. ■ The above splendid steamer, being of greater ■ steam power and larger capacity than any "; steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducenients to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the wayj and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. . To be followed by the S.S. CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse power effective:—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, .2nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply _ . BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. s^T"'-p EGU LA R MONTHLY JsiSs^S^- JL\j STE AM COMMUNICATION AUCKLA.ND, SYDNEY, .AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, -Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice), will leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant. She is due here on the Ith proximo, and will leave for ;Sydneyand Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, 6th March. For freight or passagesapply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 20,1878^ -ft NIO N STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 187 S. J?OR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POUT CHALMERS, from MAyruicATj. .'Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. 'Taranaki Tuesday, 26th 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. IFOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen ofjaEßT Wharf. Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — TFanaka.. Thursday, 2Sth, 3 p.m. — FOR RUSSJELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — _ FOR SYDNEY. 41otoruA.. Tuesday, Mar.sth, 2 p.m. — KST Cargo must be alongside one hour before -Jtime of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. «£y*gte^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. ENTERPRISE & DUREIAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any -Of the Company's steamer.? at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham -Saturday. 1.30 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for Good 3or Parcels put on t>oard without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ,S^*fe^ T7IXCUKSION to WAIWERA ,*||||||||£ Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY" ■ Captain Ismith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland ■ every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 103. J. CASEY & SON. «S^^^ QTEAM TO AND FROM ,J|||||g;!O RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave - as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini " J, CASEY & SON. *&teS2t--. U'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, jijSSg, lO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. <KasS^KA¥AU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor :— Aucl&nd 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 Mahuraneri every Thursday and Saturday - at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with tmt a shipping note. Forfreightor; P assa g ea P| ly c tO gBY CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA O WATERS. Jor Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopcjru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Matingawhare. and Dargaville. : -The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day mornings tide, leaving Dargaville on the Teturn trips every Wednesday and Friday morn in^s tride Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF -CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 r.m. and Cargo on Mondays.and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. .j^jgfc^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. *s&£3%S& The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— ForOtamatea, calling at junction of Kaivvaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per - "CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port - Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. .s^s^. IT'OR RUSSELL, WANG.A lg||||>Jj ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Dxrcels prepaid at the Office on the "Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. AKGYLEwiII leavj 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 Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, 22nd February Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to'land Passengers (weather permitting). A . McGREGOR, Manager. "TaTaT T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF J=||j|||x^ Jt PACKETS TO NEW ZEA wmmbßßLj Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at XJoyds, and commanded\>y experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and . convenient. . The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which, has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular interrals. „ QFull particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ") OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J



'!^iS^-]P ACIFIC MAIL STEAM" "^^^ - SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq.. Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Acents, Auckland. tfSkfeZTciTEAM. BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. From Thames — Saturday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. *§Sig§^ p .T^ OR RAGLAN. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 23th instant. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, tea. GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. "T^i ¥> &°- COMPANY. :-*s» Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at our office. ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street,, Auckland, February 8, 1877. "^ W~A~TTJ~K~TJ. '®^*****? The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 23—Saturday, 10 a.m. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. 25-Monday, 11 a.m. 25—Monday, 3 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 5 p.m. For Alauukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM,. Newmarket s^kfe^ IT' oii WAI RO A AND jjglllg; Sj waihtcke. TIME TABLE P.S. 'RUBY.' For Wairoa and Waiheke: Friday, i p.m. From Wairoa and Waiheke: Saturday, 12 noon Parcels, &c. can be left at James Smith's, Custom-house-street, from whom all informa tion can be obtained. 0 R W A I U X U. ---.■ds^Slrir The pg _ OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 23—Saturday, 10 am. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. 25—Monday, 10 a.m. 18—Monday, 2 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27 —Wednesday, 5 p.m. For JVJanukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. . Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auctio" Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, WOB LEV UK A The schooner ■^ftPfr^ia AGNES DONALD, . J. Murray, Master, will sail as above posi tively on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, February 19. 1878. *s**j^ rfIHE NEW ZEALAND JJ3J*MSs^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : Bi, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET coneists of:— Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI .. 1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 . OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes 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 ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes 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. J£h&&%. XJIIKST SHIP FOR LON- J||||g|^v JD DONDON DIRECT. Js|||§S|J§gf The magnificent Iron Clipper TT< liiilhMOTa ■■«■ Ship LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register. Capt. Archd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. , For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. ,-kt mHE NETHEP.LANDS- JL STEAM NAVIGATION (Under Contract with the. Dutch and South Australian Goverments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BAT A VIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya, and Singapore, on February 13th, April 27th, July 9fch, September 20th, and December 2nd, 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED «c CO., Bydney. Auckland, February 8. 1878. ~^L^ J? 0R LONDON DIRECT. 4||iiP|g^ The fine Al Clipper Ship ■TMlTlimin MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchklt., Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, J-Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. I.L WIN B. DICK SO N, Z DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and complied. Engrossing, &cr. Address: Regent-strekt, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Coamptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Key 3, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa+ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. ....,, N.B.— If work IS not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping Sc Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornea 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 A. WATERMAN beg* to inform o 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 has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals a'( all hours. JELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell," under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese. Kancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos. Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot ofrGeneral Goods, which will be found cheaper ti>an any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address : Jns. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 0 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oftPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OiJp, Turpentine, Coloura. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic fflass, Picture!1 Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Gla/.ed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKKT. fILARKE *B 11 OTHERS, Vy (Late Crombies), 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 taken instantaneously. im RE SII SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, . VICTORIA-STRRKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messra. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND Bli O T H E It S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, JWili Belting, Suction and Delivery .Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country order.? promptly executed. gGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. 0 BUTCHERS,-SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &0., &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. A UCKLAND [lAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special cfe^&^a^^) Appointment Excellency '£sQa&&*as>Z&s:&<& the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, frj, QUBKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. ai;ckl\nd. W. ¥. T R A F F O R D, SURGEON iSSs^PSi Wakefield- DENTIST, <<3SIH§? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). W" 8~. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. JX Q WINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM ' WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work flgT Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * : * o w cq TXOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JJL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W r£ Estimates furnished, and experienced H Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O P ■ J.H. requests attention of Builders and W £; others to his New Glazing Tariff. I fed ~\ J. HENDERSON. ( M 1° * : * 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. "T O fl ' N • O O P P E T, HOU SE, LAN D, 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, COTTAGES, ■ And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas. senders. BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. NLxey'a Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves'and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, ■ Soho Square, London. r\ is s~~ ~a~ l r~~E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN" LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R KS , • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER. ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer op Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure Water Fittings and Pipe, Is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at ■fhe Lowest Remunerative Prices. H~~AMILTON, WAIKAT 0. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drijgs, * Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. . IST Agent: Auckland EvENiNa Star. m G. SANDES JL c SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest -An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. i-A H EA P TOMBSTONES \j CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give U3 a cah before purchasing elsewhere. [A CARD.] WTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V T F.R.C.S., 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. heut'b. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth QXtrncted. /GALVANISED IKON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER on- GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc .Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <>X the Works, Wellesley-streot. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected nrst-class machinery, and having compietei ali, nis arrangements foi manufacturing1, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellkslky-strkkt. Arrr.TCXATvTT:. 4TIHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of at,l kinds, at lowes rates. WOOTV TUTtXTNO TN ALT- ITS BKANCIIF.P. Chai Legs and Bnok3, Table, Bed, and Sofa LeKB, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC.-1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can Jbe left at No. 30. In urance Buildings. WE DETEST " PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that wo have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town arc selling at 9s. Cd. &ST Give them a trial. ESAMUBL COOMEBJ & CO., 92, Queen-street. ri E O R G E AX E R IS, vJT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. O THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. ' SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards ... .15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. IS it anything like cpmrhon sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of welJ marie Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street ]iT,EW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. - FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund .. .. „ £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by 3teamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Speoie "tubiect to special arrangements. tsr Lobsrs Promptly Paid. Q-KORftE P. PTKRCJT. Manager M. M~c LA C H L A N, • ' 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, i — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, LOERAINK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 Gase Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. «ar Comparison Invited. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON j\_ RAILWAY. . . The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. . • , Due notice will be given. ■ :: >; ' A-V. MACDONALD, General Manager,



MR F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to GPntlemen. PONSONBY GRAMMAR 1 SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHO JL. , Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINATiURY'S. HEAVY-BLUB SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d.. AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and. Quick Returns! AT LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Drkss Goods, Umbrellas. Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP OUR AUTUMN AND WINTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. ' A X I N ABU It V & r^i 0., 201 &20c, quekn-strekt, Auckland. P~~A~U~T & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, (JORNER OF Victoria and albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plutabers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices Riven on application. H.7INCOUEAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY! MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinri 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for {he sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and eve^y description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufactuker, victoria-street east, j Auckland. MX. KAULUEK, 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 yrittan, with the Inspector of Nuisances, Cfty Council Office Queen-street _^ PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OJL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 l tar PACKAGES *ttt 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fj orn Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linFeed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours : Turps ' [ Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 203 per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agrepd, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6d bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. IMPORTANT NOTICE. „!_ E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his tar DINING ROOMS "©a have been renovated at great expense, witfc every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. • The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent" over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES alsoMp-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such, as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leaouag London News papers, are laid on the tablej immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. EseTw. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local!/ ---manufactured Confections, whioh l-ival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He b&s removed his Factory to Dwbam-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern, machinery of the trade, v E. WATERS, Wholesale, and. Retail Confectioner, AUCKLAND.



JM P O. R.. TA N T TO ■ CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. m" Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from N:r.v Yoas. 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases LyonS KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER, portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caies Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Couerns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheapek than Corn Flour. A~W c JUOURIE, HOBS ON ' S BUILDINGS, SHORTL AN D-STREET. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION jt:SL FACTORY ALBERT-31REET. X WATKKS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the pubLo the following goods, manufactured at his r :y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olourir.g matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry|Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringn Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Cqniflts Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles ■nrwrs'n flnnns Burnt Almonds Boiled goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Coraflts Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops'' Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk l -ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Oo;3a Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofTy Juiubes Ever ton Toirv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugar- Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description alway on hana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, IS7S.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from1 husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest.— Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY fcrXEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con neli, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. . MONEY TO LEND in large or small. sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-Btreet. next the Post-office. __ MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. f\ N SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST HEET. L O"" V E ~~T~ T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, j Wellesliey-stuekt. 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 making up. The* Trade supplied at a very small advano on cost for cash. WAIKAWAU TIMBER" YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E." CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c "VT O T 1 C E. The undersigned having a Large STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and, Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. tm~ Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street Easr, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upoa by leaving thoir Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description,, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sleep's Back or Shipping Port lor London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Ratks, , Head Ofiice, Auckland. w : [A. BOAItDMAN, ' . Manager. mHE NURSERIES, Parnell.—Cucum- JL'. bcrs in any quantity at 6d per dozen.



THEATRE R 0 V A L Proprietor It. J. DcLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director. .Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager Mr. 11. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee. Unqualified Success of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Last Night but One of the Season. THIS (Friday) EVENING, Grand Complimentary Benefit of SIGNOR P. PALADIN!! Will be presented, fcr the, last time, Verdi's Grand Egyptian Opera, AIDA ! King of Egypt.. .. Signor A. Tessada Radamez .. .. Signor P. Paladini Anomaaro .. .. G. Gamb-tti .Ramphis Signor. G. Cesari Messenger .. .. Mr. Ingmire Amneris.. .. .. Sigv.ora M. Venosta Aida Signora A. Guada^nini TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING: Doors open at 7.30; overture at 7.45. Terms of Subscription : Six Dress Circle (trans ferable), available for an3'night, One Guinea and a Half; Six Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), One Guinea. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered ai 10.30. Fre-<: List Kntirely Suspended. O. NOBILI. Agent. A|U CXL AN D AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1878. PROGRAMME :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Prizes. ' ONE MlhK HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. QUARTWR-MILE LEVEL RACE.-TwoPrizes. TUG OF "WAR (Six a-side).-Six Prizes. Entries -with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 p m. ALFRED KING Hon. Sec. TTENDERSON'S~MILLjjTURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1878. President: T. Henderson, Esq. Stewards: Messrs. J. Smyth, R. J. Vercoe, J. Dignan, T. Henderson, jun., and W. J. Suiter. Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales: Clerk of the Course: MY. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Forter. Handicapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary H. M. T .0. ENDERSON'S MILL RACES; ~~~"-^^~™" Refreshments on the Table at the Hotel at all hours. KM.PORT-ANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KKADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZKaLAND, BY J. Chanteey Harms. UndPr the auspices of ihe Union Steamship Company of New Zf aland (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wa3 rte. Queen-street Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay Christchurch—Whitcom.be and Tempcrton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by aU the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price Is* 0 CLOSE PARTNERSHiI ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Mcs3rs Revil & >MirH, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking-down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. SPECIAL /IHEAP T INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK CHRIST M AS HOLTDA VS. H. ATKINS WiuSnEW the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silka at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silk 3, hoautiful shades , Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dre3s Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrella 3, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth doub'e Cashmere and Lace Fischus', Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In J the CLOTHING DEPAR TMX N T i Cheap Si|k Dust Coat", Black Alpaccn Coats, Trousers and Vests, • Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys'and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c, All Marked at Low Prices fok the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITfl lIRLMICT. Job Lino of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A' Large Stock of MO SGI EL. and other TWEKDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. • JEL Atkins. WB I R G 17 • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re* commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr P. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to- the wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots» and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on *he premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice. EDWARD LEWIS — (Late with L. D. Nathan & Co.), WINE & SPmiT MERCHANT, GENERAL !." IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION- I AGENT, s custom-house-street 4 Auckland, KBEP3 in STOCK Best Brands of WINES* SPIRITS, GROCERIES, TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Market Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attended to by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who, has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the New Zealand. Markets,, ~ - . . ~. •. ] . Good Storage—Bond and Free,