The Evening Star.

Vol. IX—Ko. 2,4«)8

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



SYDNEY AND MEL- _J BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, - Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd. instant, . and is due here on the Ist proximo. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the . 3rd April. U For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 20,1878. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. '■ Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2nd, Ba.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, B'a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. . Hawea .. Thur., 28th Mar., _ p.m. — Taupo .. Thursday, 4th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, 4p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Queen-street Wharf). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2nd, 2 p.m. — "Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — :. Eotorja.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. - Taupo Monday, Ist, 4 p.m. — .Wanaka.. Monday, Bth, 4 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — "Wanaka.. Alonday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4p.m. — _*_** Cargo must be alongside one hour before - time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP _lg||gg|£ £__. COMPANY. FOR NAPIER. Til© s s PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on : FRIDAY, the 29th March, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. S&ige^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES l|||g|g;!ks AND COROMANDEL. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 4 p.m. Tongariro—Friday, 2 p.m. .FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland — Durham—Thursday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon Not responsible lor Goods or Parcels put on aboard without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND AND THE THAMES. '.TEAMERS ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotoiti. 6 30 p.m. ' Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. . Friday. Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahaua, 4.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. ■_d.; Steerage, os. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. ■*K___-^ TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, jlilgfe __ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. «___-_as_' KAWAUi AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK. Captain KASPER, •WiU sail as undor:— AUOLAND 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 _t 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 onboard with but a shipping note. For freight orSpassage Wp^Y '■& SON. w__?_^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA "llllllll^ O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatat, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensviile 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 _IL¥ UJ» CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CAS BY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. .segigfe^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. "--SSS-Ss"" ■ r^ ss# KlNAwill leave Helens viile a3 under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Maugatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, i-curning 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. cAgEY & _^ W A I U X U. *Sams^ The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave Hot Waiuku as follows:— __. . : From Onehunga : • From Waiuku: Tvrar.li March . 4f)_Sariirdav 3 p.m. 30-Saturday, 6.30 p.m. i For^Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left at the fltoresof Messrs! Henderson & Macfarlane Agwigi Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wm meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAJvI. Newmarket ~ZZZL TTIIRST SHIP FOR Jgjllgil^ Jj LONDON. ■C^^^^^" The clipper Al ship ___.._____,-_ CHILEj Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her diSCharg ing, will common cc loading for London. This A-essel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. . Having a quantity of cargo already engaged, this vessel wiU meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN ft GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878.



jGJjs^v rriHE NEW ZEALAND J3g|gp^ X SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N._. London Branch : 8-1, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA.. 898 WAIM ATE ..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 proA-ded Avith every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most libera.l. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, an the ships are commanded by experienced mad 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 NeAV 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 jf__kAk T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF Jg-Jggv^ J7 PACKETS TO NEW ZEA r^™™™™,ra Oavned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, LeadenhaU-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and 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 leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents CRUICKSHANK fc CO.. ) *fgfe^ El O R WAIUKU. •^Seai-I-.. The p.s. OREGON Avill leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March March 20 -Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 30—Saturday, 6 p.m. For Manukau 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, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, iG^V TGIOR LfiVUi-A DIRECT. _________■- NYMPHE Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the Ist April. For freight or passage apply to E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. CJTEAM TO AND FROM __j|||3£i|g;!__ 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. «_as,-__-^ BJ^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jsm3S>_\_ ROA.UND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGARFI~AND MANGAPAI. 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 Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling., Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staff'a' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as follows :— Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting).S A. McGREGOR.-Managcr. •saStfSfe^TT OR RAGLAN. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, 28th instant. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S- Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or. A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. CIAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marino Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. mo CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crufehers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £1?_-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVAOTZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _t the Works, Wellesley-street. .„._■- Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country- , , , - S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed allj nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Wateravorks, wkllksley-strket, Auckland- M~ ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at loav 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 the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Valcan Lane. ___ ONEY to LEND o_ first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. 1%/rONEYTO LEND in large or small IVI sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitor-, 11XONEY TO LEND, in large or small iVI sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shorti-ndjteggt. next the Pob. office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Bo f Firat-cla-B Freehold, Segggej. Solicitor, . Vulcan Lane.



Fisher and co., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-Btreet, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg_ to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that be 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. _________ W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic •■"lass PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and Garefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. US, CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits While Wa:ting, CLARKE BROTHERS, (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. TjiRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. — , _, _ ,„ The business hiiherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE?:*, 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. CGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at eatisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special <^%Sste&^ APPOintment Excellency **^_-^«^^^fthe Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ~\/t R. T. T R A F F O 11 D, SURGEON 4SHP-fe Wakefield- DENTIST, SZ-o3_y street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut 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, Sec , 1 T "" qWINNEKTON, 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 83S" Country Orders punctually attended to. R F. _B_ W O O D If 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. ER"C HANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have OlT.ce 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 Evening Star office Wyndhauj-streor. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, . urple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. USa, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. fi H O L L A E~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, 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. | OH N QO P PET, HOUSE, LAND, 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 Avith o ost reaso able terms. NO 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waika _ Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. |>ONE!_ t BONE-- I BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by & goppET> LWI IN ~8. -ICKBO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or oare of Mr. E. Wayte. or of Champtaloup & 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 'Seatouer': 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 TIMEER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. HP. GIEEONS & CO a GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. TO MERCHANTS, GROCERS, AND OTHERS. ALBION SOAP WORKS, DUNEDIN. [ESTADLIiHED 185 9.] M. EARDSLEY & SON, Proprietors. MANUFACTURERS OP Excelsior Blue Mottled Three Crown Tavo Crown Household Wool Washing and a Variety of other Soaps, in 56tt>. and 1121b. Boxes. JOHN REID & CO., Sole Agents for Auckland, 26, Lower Queen-street. / fi J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Loaver Queen-street, Auckland. RON, ZINC, AND TIN manufactory. Fort-street,^Auckland. [Established 1870.] 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 PREMISKS, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of Avork. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. defies conipe-t'on, and solicits a fair trial. Faotor_: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. S£ H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JNO. C. CL O U GII MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher oi* the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. WOKKING MEN'S CLUB. Tho Committee having met with so much en couragement haA_ decided to open about the .►middle of March. Members ioining before then -will have the privilege of attending th'> opening ceremony, which will be of a arery interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—aro now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street : Mi.. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member ot Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. AUCKLAND 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 following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-p._ w . olr Total amount ing over rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 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 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. . JOHN BATGER, Secretary. |pHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. S__ N.B.—The Best in Neav Zealand. "S& NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ~ £1,0.00,000. Reinsurance Fund -.. ... .. £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be etfectod with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie mbiect to special arrangements. *»" Losses Promptly Paid. «TCO-.q-j P. PrWiRC- Manager, EERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, Is Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful, .Lists and Prices frek from JOHNL-ie6;E K * Sculptor,' Aberdeen, Scotland,.



TG. S A N D E S • 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. IA CAB-.] TI|7ILLIAM LAMRERT JACKSON, Y. 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. Tho Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. WE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 63. lid., equal to what any other House in toAvn are selling at 9s. 6d. £2T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i Se CO., 92, Queen-street. TfTTirW ORKIN G"MEN OF AUCKLAND. ' We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d.. well worth 255. SAMU_L COOMTCS & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T~~ M. M*C LA C H L A IN, •■ 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 iv diamond, over A §47— 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 §48 over ML in diamond, over i9A. 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 floods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. __* Comparison Invited. i~I£IEAP TIMEER! CHEAP TIMEER 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 all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDrNG SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC-' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 30, In v ranee Buildings. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A *" LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. /CARVING, GILDING, Se C. No. 260, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JAS. R. 1> E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefisld-street. have Just Opened a Beautiful Line 7 7 in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 25a. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, E M c N A R, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _£_" Shipping Suprlied. ~m WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and onder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons .'...16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ 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. f} N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3 1877. TTjl LOU R ! Tp-1 LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. R. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, neAV cure Hams and Bacon. ff3T The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONICS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. Ncav Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonednst and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1576, £248,980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G, W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of j Coke is now 20s per on. a tt> Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Account^ 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. T> X E A N, • * BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORTLAND -STREET, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertight-, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. «;&. All word that does notj gwe satisfaction, Repaired FREE 0. CHARGE.



H ASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Euildin&w. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; al3o, .stab.c, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in ful 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, w.th lino vieAv both back and front. ~ , KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. ■ ■ _ , NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STEIE-TS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a a depth .-of 215 feet, Avith Cottages -erected thereon, uoav bringing in a large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable Family Resi dence of 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with out-honse, foAvi-house, Piga-cry, large orchard, srarden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3} aces. This property is beautifully situated on tho bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected en the Beach. PARNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ; rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. , ___, ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. • A Double Shop, at tho junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent busiopss site. ST. GEORGE'S DAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with Avater frontage, very pleasantly situated. „ '. PARNELL (SelAvyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with Areran 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. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Landj and Estate Agents, . N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. jTAIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION.— WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders Avill be received at, this office till noon of SATURDAY, Ap'il 0, IS7B. for the various Works for supplying Auckland Railway Station with Water. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accep . (g . gned) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. •^_2^lwS-ir JT AH.A_-A-.UNUI RAIL WAY. No. 9, Station Buildings Contract. Public AVorks Office, Auckla. d, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, IS7B, for the Erection of a Platelayer's Cottage at Ohaupo Station. J. . Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not cecessarilly accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART. . District Engineer. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Manufacture of 200 Sets of Points ! and Crossings. Public Works Office, Wellington, 27th February, 1878. Written Tenders AA-ill be received at this office, until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March. 1878. for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Points and Crossings." Plans and speci fications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, In vocargill, and Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, Avill be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, aud accompanied by a cheque on some bank in toAvn where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. J JOHN CARRUTHERS, En gineer- in-Chief. I^TOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 23rd March, IS7B. ,• The time for completion of above Contract for Points and Crossings has been Extended to six months, and the date for receipt of tenders has been Extended to noon on WEDNESDAY, 3rd April. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Kngineer-in-Chief. VTEW ZEALANiJ KAIL YY A_-. KINGSTON WHAKF CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINUSTON RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th March? 187 . Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Kingston Wharf." Plans and Specifi '. cations maybe seen at the Public Works Offices, - Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the samo date, provided that written tenders iv due form are lodged at any oi the above-nHmed Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town Avhere the tender is lodged; such cheque 10 be Specially, marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Rec^iA'er- Geceral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. Tle lowest or any tenaer will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS. Engineer-i n-Cb ief. N.B. —Plans for this contract can be.pur chased at tne above offices. lANOS^ ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and seH cheaper than any house in New Zealand, . Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's. Organs. ]V_[ ons tc r Sale OB* PIANOS! PIANOS! anb, MUSIC 1 MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortand-street. will hold a Sate of the above. PIANOS w_l be sold at London Pr_c _s for Cash, and a_i SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. ConcerSmas, Flutes. &c, &„, all at .reduced prices^ As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their larpje Stock and Good^ coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do Avell to make their call early. N^B.—PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Hale Price. at J, BROWN & SON'S MUSBC WAREHOUSE, •• Shortland-street.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Lias. GENUINE SUCCESS op m SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS '.-®9 TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! LAST TIME BUT ONE OP PATCHWORK WITH ITS GREAT HITS, It Was a Dream," "Pretty as a Picture," " All that Glitters," " Gaily the Troubadour," And, HAML-T ' Put Down that Light." '.TO-NIGHT ! T O-NIGHT! FIRST TIME Of Ihe Laughable One-act Comedy, entitled, RIGHTS OF WOMAN ! Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the nsual Dramatic Price 3 will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Ruierved Seat Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. ZZZ~ZZ LOYAL ORANGE flifffS INSTITUTION. I%S^aP^' V « THE NEAVMARKET TRUE BLUES WILL, hold a Supper and Dance to Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, iB7B, at Seven o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whisker, W.M. s_a mHE THIRD ANNIVERSARY Wm JL BALL, PL— j£ Under the Auspices of No. 14. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, WH-L BE HELD in the OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th, 187-. Tickets, ss. Each. S3T Mr. Impey's.Band will be in attendance CONC E R T will be held in the TOWN HALL, CAMBRIDGE, o_r EASTER MONDAY, 2_ND Apbil IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future advertisement. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION X-L FACTORY" ALBERT--IREET. X WATERS, CONF EC T JNER 1- Begs to inform tho pub!.^ the following goods, manufactured at his .-y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or -louring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. DryßGOOdb—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringo . Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mibetures Iceing Sugar Sngar Almonds Persian Snerbert IS Almonds Boiled Good_. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits 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 TofTy Musk .1 .ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice scnges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe .. nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Tofry Juiubes Everton Toflr Liquorice Star and. Love Rock , Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries . Candy} Imitation Almond-' Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pine Medicated Lozenges oi every description always 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 LuggaOe, Sea, Sec, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, -Auckland, October 2P, 1875.—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 from husk, it will form an excellent article 0/ diet for invalids, especially those suferipe from an imr.a'rpH digestion.—l have the honour to be,. _-\ yours ouo—leniservanii. JamksjVj_.Tunn _, n-ovmui—l Annlyst. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of Jive tons, in bulk:.— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 10s. Slack 205.. Discount allowed oa. orders from 20 10 100 tons, 10 per cent.: over 100 tons, 20 per c^nt. Orders for any intermediate wtations on the line are requested to be sent/direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal, Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal Avill be supplied without delay. ' If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extras charge for filling bags. Is. Od. per ton.. Orders for Auckland and Onchun&ra received. at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur ther information*may be obtained^ The following are the rates of carriage charged* by railway, per truck-load of five tons:— alines to— . Mines to— Newcastle .. 12.6 vapakura .. 38/1-1 Mercer .. .. 18/1 Papaloit;.i .. 44/2 Tuakau.. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2. Drur.y .. __. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 . Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed- SOLE Agent foe the Sale of. tho Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ. SCHERFF, Secretary.?!' Fort-street,, Auakla-d,.. Sept. 6,1877. "WE ARE NOW OEFERINGk 250 TROUSERS Se VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. : |' CITY CLOTHING. MAR*', 92, QUEK- -TK.I-T. ' jAuckVsntl. _____ n s a. E, " m 400 casks Cement, 300 casks Plaster (American), Slates, _ ire _"_ie_s (Sturbridge), Firo Clay, lime. Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and ScaffoUSng On Hire, Experienced workmen in all braii-.es sent to all parts, of town or coajitry: KEANE &_, JENKINSON, Bl.ide-S Victwria-st-reet.. 1 AMES BU T ZeZ R _F CARTER, SJONTRACTOR. &cy. Goods ©eared and Delivered lrc__ ship's side on. Shortest Notice, ballast Supplied. NeAVcasuo ! and Bay of Island Coal. Alsa, Firewood (cut or uncut), at tggjjgggWg _____; TjAMII T G> N, W" A I X A T O. SANDES~& CQ„ CHSBJ-ISTS AND DRUGGISTS, HavaalMPaja on Stock a compter, assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattlo Medicines, Sec, Sec, &c, IStatioaery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &cv, in^endlps variety. *ar Agent: Auckland Evenins Stas a