The Evening Star.

Vol. IX."Fo. 2,509

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



X> EGU LA R MONTHLY -JfS^S^ ALT STEAM COMMUNICATION between AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, j^D MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. -btJC-KU, rent _in Logan, may be expected here again Shoot the 30th instant. <v"c will leave for Sydney and Melbourne °s„ about three days after arrival. againacn-u CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. ifi Queen-street, Auckland, 1 ' April 4th, 1878. """XT OS. 'TARANAKI,'FOR JjJ^^v K-5- SOUTHERN PORTS. Should the San Francisco Mail not arrive by 10 a.m. on TUESDAY, 9th instant, the Taranaki w iU be detained until noon on AVEDNESDAY, lOtk instant; but not later. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Time Table—-April, 1878. I FOB TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. \ steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Wednesday, 10th, 12 noon D.lSa.m. Taiaroa. .. Wednesday, 17th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. TARA-fAKI Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.10 a.m. T -lAROA.. .^Tuesday, 30th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. FoTTtXU RANG A. POVE RT V B A 1, N VIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. aNO PORT CHALMERS, FBOM QUEEN STREET AVHAI-IT. wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, 4 p.m. — ! hawea.... Thursday, 18th, 4p.m. — Taupo ... Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Qpe-.n-str-.et Wharf). ffl_-A_'iPD| Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m.l — rotorua.. 1 Tuesday, 30th, 2p.m.| — —FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Haavea.. .. Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL cv TON, and PORT CHALMERS. rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — *5, r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. „^fc. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP T|||||^±L COMPANY. FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. CO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above _ort on WEDNESDAY, 10th instant, at 5 p.m. V W. LODDER, i Manager Auckland Steamship Co. rigfcffi^JTl O R R AGL A N "~ eSLALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 6 a.m. on SATURDAY, 13th instant. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the store 3of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. .1. Huyst & Co., will meet Avith prompt dispatch. For freight, fee, . Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. ££k*fc^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES IllSlgrO COROMANDEL, AND ■^sasse-* OHINEMURI. ton u riro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday, Tongarird, 12 midnight Wednesday, Enterprise, 5.30 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Tongariro, 9 p.m. 1 FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Thnrsdav, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. From Thames— Tuesday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6<L; Steerage, os. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. . ERASER & TINNE, agents. I* XjIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, *____& -D MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. Srt"^KAW-AU. AND I_irTl_E OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail asund-r:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at II a.m. From Hot Springs every J_.o-.da7, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday y\°'cl°ck- 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. Fran 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. CA.EY fe SON. SfeT/GToR WAIUKU. memo? The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— Brom Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 10-Wednesday, 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. ■4-_aturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 n.m. -or Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on "esdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. f^es^.-Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. weather and other circumstances permitting. wlers to collect Goods left at the stores of £ie_srs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union ?;S. Co.;or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil m|?t with prompt dispatch. * or freight or passage apply i Gdihbie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga —___?rtp A. CUNNINGHAM. NeAvmarket J||fc* I^l O R W A I U X V. i^y Tli OREGON will leave for w awku as under : iTom Onehunga: From Waiuku: MLro _, April ft-Wed., 10 a.m. 10-Wed., 2 p.m. j£a_2rday. 12.30.m. 13—Saturday, sp.m. *or Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, at 8 a.m. S?Sle Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. n»j ™er and other circumstances permitting. _," r5 erß, to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, T™° n Mart, will be attended to. "-wage °f Vessels as per agreement. ; M. H. ROE, ISBfe^C_TEAM TO AND FROM *«iiis.ks RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. «Bande d-_!_ £ter6th 3xme ' steamers wiU leave from Auekland-S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. ».„_„. , S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. I "om Riverhead-S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini ;■ J. CASEY & SON. ||||b^jaTEAM on the KAIPARA. The s.B. KINA will leave Helens- I For 01a«,_.!. AdUe as under:— _£?s*--• caving at j unction at Kaiwaka *wiManga_oroto Riven., Pahi and Mata r_-7,,;, .ever ** Tuesday's morning- 7- tide, I Forp^S I™^!- on Wednesday. -_HV_rrS erfc every Thursday morxt ' J'aaaen^f • returning on Friday. ClTy o Jn r_U°£otamatea leave Auckland, per fw Port Aiir*:' 8 -' at I<3o P-m- on Mondays, ana Cargo &-_£- on Wednesdays, at 1.30. -iJberfp^Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port i ' J. CASEY & SON.



r-K X wTEAM TO LONDON, J^^^v k3 VTA THE SUEZ CANAL. S^lis-S^Sa ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May ; and MELBOURNE, on the Sth day of May, carrying First, Second, and Third class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being Of greater steam poAver and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel Avill steam full power all the Avay, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. jsfc-a- "OASSENGERS' LINE OF ,^£<§S^_X JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA -^g^^^LAND. s»-ffiil-§_iil___i owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above- Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to ah the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commandedby 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 for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leav*o at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, }• Agents CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) ■-a^a-. IT.IRST SHIP FOR jSaO^. JP LONDON. A£_______T Tlie clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. Tin's vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early appiications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel Avill meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. March 19, 1873. BJIUR RUSSELL, WANGA !SagS>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 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI-AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leave for tho above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leav*e 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.l ROWENA will leave as follows:— April Time Ta'»le:— Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th Monday. 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. i^v^l Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA -_____!§§» WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. .gjwa. rjhHE NEW ZEALAND -^^S^S. JL SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:—■ Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA ~ 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 WANGANUI 1136 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 ah 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 Offic^, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH — it Queen-street HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORNWELL having ffurnished the above House with every comfort for Boarders, begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she is now ready for the reception of Boarders, who will find all the comforts of home at a moderate charge. j^IXEY'S BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and be3t for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and ls. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. ffl G. S A N D E S JL o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. 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. M" TJ^Y^TOI-END, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M'~~ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. M~ 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. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND/on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, VulcantLane. "lyr OT ±v 15 OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and' Timber Yard to tbe .Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C. A. HARRIS. .2nd March. 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale.



FISHER 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 suburb s A. WATERMAN beg» to inform o his Mends 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 at all hours. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, * COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic (-lass Pieture£Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRKET. EN O R R I S, 9 PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. tS.. CARTES DE VISITE, BS. PER DOZEN. Ferqtype Portraits While Waiting , /CLARKE BROTHERS,' 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. TIRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, j Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. _ P E C I A L NOTICE. The busine«s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted, by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). * G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHER S. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER:., 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 orders promptly executed. 'Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS. SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt aud im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special €_S^-_«&£c> Appointment t0 -*W&PMiS^ t i, r-hlB Excellency <&___s^s___i2__..-*> the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. "MT ». T~ T R A F F O RD, SURGEON Wakefield- DENTIST, Qg£?£__p STREET. Teeth Extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. 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. 1 T QJWINNERTON, 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 ah common work egg" Country Orders punctually attended to. R F. B. W O O D 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 Gentlemen. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvkning Star office Wyndham-ntreet. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey Whito Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. am, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. 7A II O L L A W~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now he regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemist 3, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. JOHN. Q O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Salo 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 sengers. I3ONES I BONES 1 BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. ELWIN B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of iChamptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge. 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. IT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 53, WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. N S A E E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, Sec Screw Jacks and Scallblding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of toAvn or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, i » Builders, Victoria-street. ■■■'! -i S~T AMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, OAving to recent importations of the Newest Designs, and the erection of Steam Machinery, they are noAV in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be equalled else- Avhere, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. Specimens to be seen, and all orders left, at Stak Office. H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. / r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, i 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. RON, ZINC, AND TIN manufactory, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1570.] H. WAITE (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above. Avhere he is noAV prepared to execute all orders, hoAvever large, Avith greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and TinAvare. Tho Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of Avork. Tho Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, Sec H.W. delies competition, and solicits a fair trial. i Factory: FORT-STREET. AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. -p C L A R X, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Farth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to attend punctually to all ienuests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to haA'e 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 Council Office Queen-street CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over tho balance of the leaso of those centrally-Bituated Premises, corner ot Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, Sec, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during tho last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestOAved upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. IS it anything like common 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 well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat/and splendid TAveed Trousers and Vest ?' SAMUEL COOMBES &^CO., __ JAM E S BU T C HER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. BaDast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business iv the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers Superior Draught Horses. £1,-0-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. _S/£ onster Sale op PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortiand-stteet. will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Hale Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, &c, all at -educed prices. As this salo is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their call early. N.8.-PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, _ Sheet Music at Half Price. J. 'BRO WN r & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street. TpOR SA"L"E7~ TOTE RIVE: Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from Oamaru, and Brigantine ' Ethel,' from Timaru: 3,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT 2,000 sacks PRIME OATS (In Wholesale Lots Only), And will be followed by Regular Shipments throughout the season, MCKENZIE & ROSS.



IA CARD.] TSTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V V F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that ho has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. . IT M. M.C L A C H L A N, ?.? 0 218, 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, 1— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 19A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paving Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. ssr Comparison Invited. /^HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER ' The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very ' large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. _ . Wood Turning in all its Bkanches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bod, and Sofa Legs, a very low rate 3. Prico Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC'-.' BAY. N.B.—ToAvn Orders can he left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's Avear. Wo make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 253. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. r; M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. gar Shipping Supplied. ~sa .HLANVILLE & ELLYETT, \ZK TEA DEALERS Se GROCERP, 111, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua- Avaro, 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. Steamera and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURLE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Tfl 10 URI imLOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams __xd Bacon. 03T The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS Se CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. NeAV Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.1 Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £218,980,3667. Claims arranged by tho Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. mO ARRIVE, Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. ■OX -KENILWORTir & 'TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 191 saciis WHEAT. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per on, a tn Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, 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 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ~VT OTICE. All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. J. A. WILSON, Owner _ad O- lo^er, HENDERSON, • 8, Wyndham-street, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DECORATOR.



H ASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buii/DiNe"?- Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-^TREIfIT.—A well-built Family Residence of 7 rooms . with out-buildings, tanks garden, aud every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly S'tuated, on the road to Onehunea. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortaoie Family Re sidenee, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid cnt in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, Sec, with fine view both back and front. KYBEtt PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STHSET.—A Large Building Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shot c. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, with front and side verandahs, large garden, well,, and Avater laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedwood Terrace. The House is new, and in complete order, and very convenient for a family. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A A*ery pleasantly situated Family Residence of 7 rooms and out houses, water laid on, erected upon a large allotment; Aery extensive vieAV. EDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon easy terms. PAKNI-LL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, Avith large garden,.;oichard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at tho junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, Avith Avater frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. 11. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. HPENDERS FOR DISH CHANNELL- X. ING, LAYING STONE STEPS. &C. Town Clerk's Office, April 3rd, 1878. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WED NESDAY, 10th instant, for L>Lh Channelling in Cohingwood-street, and Laying Stone Steps in Upper Queen-street, in terms of specifications at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PBILIPS, Town Clerk. EXTENSION OF CITY WATER MAINS. ToAvn Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 17thinstant, for the Providing and Laying Water Mains in the re maining portions 01 the-City, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to be viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tenler. Tenders to be endorsed, "For Extension of Mains." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. "N" ° T "-- . C E The undersit n d having a Large STOCK oi the Beat and Fttstest 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 Lhe 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 Dred, and Pressed, on short notice. m~ Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, Avill receive promp . attention. Ladies and Gentlemen .waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. m(J BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders Avill be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipnra, or at the Company's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of ') imber. — For further particulars, apply to George .eraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mili Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. lANOS\ ORGANS, AND" HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREK.T. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, C all and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. AYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to Avork, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND 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 foUowing rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p „„ w .. lr Total amount ing over c' vveeK- Repayable. a. d. £ s. d. 1 years .. ..... 12 6 130 0 0 6 years ...... 92 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE AZS 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 steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tar Losses Promptt.at Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. ——1 Messrs. Close Bros., Qrocers\\and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland.



MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, Nc. 20. V»* The Brethren of the above will cele 15SS brate their Anniversary by having a /fsMl BALL on the 6th May, to be held in the ____.-___. Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee: Bros. Cox, Bell, Morris, and Robinson; and from several of the brethren in Auckland. Single Tickets, 55.; Double, 7s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Band in attendance. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE Itl^|f^ TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order, Avill be held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MONDAY, 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. _ Single Tickets (Entertainment and Hau1, 63., Double Tickets, ditto, as.; to Entertainment only, ls. A Select Band will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commence at 3, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykarb with Messrs.Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their oavii residence, to Dress. Cut. and Shampoo Ladies' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. ~sa_ Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, 81, HOBSON-STREET, opposite Scotia Hotel. Boots i Boots i i Boots ii i CHEAPER THAN§||l CHEAPER THAN EVER ! » fH. EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCKTO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After Avhich the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plakt, Machinery, and Fixtures. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. Ah contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. tf_F Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. [gNo connection Avith any ot or suburbs. Boots i Boots i Boots SPECIAL NOTICE. Thompson's Buildings 12, Victoria-street. i WILKIN S & CO. Thanking our friends and the general public for thfir patronage, avo would draw their attention to our New Importation of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, which have iust arrived from America. These Boots and Shoes cannot be surpassed, as they preserve the shape of the feet, and the Quality is Al. ife^g 0 Note the Prices :—2O per cent, lower t&3& than any House in ToAvn, and 10 per cent lower than English Goods. ■pHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale •at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. 1.5 E. N.B.—The;Bkst in New Zealand *___, , BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS LTST. ToAvn Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. Notice is hereby given tnat the above Lists, lay for Inspection at this office until the 15th instant inclusive. All objections to the Burgess Lists must, De made in writing, and in conformity with. Clause 43 of "ThoMunicipal Corporations. Act, 1876," and lodged at this office,on or before . the loth instam. P. A. PHILIPS. Toavu Clerk. DRAINAGE WORKS, HOBSON AND* .PITT-STREETS. Town Clerkfs Office; April 6,1878, The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, for the above Work, in terms of specifications, plans,, and conditions, at the office of the Surveyor The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tendera for Drainage AVorks." _ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. QNEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. „ JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach-will run as under :— Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 815 a.m. 3.15 p.m. ' 1 p.m. "OO ROUGH Oh UiNiiBUNGA. Notice is hereby given that tbe Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. J~~ R. D E C O U R c y, • carver and gilder, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, upper queen-street, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt almost equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied .on the shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to ight your household.