The Evening Star.

V£ IX.-Fo.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1878.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



<^k^ "I^OR SYDNEY AND MEL- Jlllllg; C BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vices received to-day), wii' leave Melbourne on the 25th, and Sydney on the 29th instant—due here about the sth proximo. She will leavo Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about MONDAY, the Bth of Jaly. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 6, (Jueon-street. Auckland, June 21,1878. TTN lON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—June, 1878. for tauranga, poverty bay, NA^IEII, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen strct.t Wharf. Steamship. Data of Sailing. Train. Taupo .. Thursday, 27tb, i p.m. — t3t Cargo must be alongside one hour before me of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of tjnoon and West Queen-3treets. Ug^gfc. Tpioiß LONDON DIRECT. jjoHSgijl^, The regular trader wmffi^^ SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 092 tons resistor, Captain James Ward, haying the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. 3fcggT "g^Ott LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. mMBrinTSEXS rpjj e magnificent clipper barque SCHIEHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Levack, due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHANK 8c CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 13, 1878. _ tfgjgb^ClTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,J||||g|g;k3 LAND AND THE THAMES. "S.B. ROTO M A HA N A. Time Table: From Auckland- Thursday, 10 morning Friday, 10.30 morning Saturday, 11 morning From Thames— Thursday. 4 afternoon Friday, 4.30 afternoon Saturday, 5 afternoon Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. FRASER 8c TINNE, agents. CJTEAM TO THE THAMES JggSJgSg-KJ COROMANDKL, AND •**&&&&' OHINEMURI. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland- Wednesday .iEnterprise, 7 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro, 9 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. From Thames — Wenesday, Tongariro, 6.30 p.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 6.30 p.m. -Friday, Tongariro, 2 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The 5.6. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, •and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. To Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. W A I U X U> '^sssasSfr "^The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiukn as under:— From Onehonga: From Waiuku: June. June. 26—Wed., 2 p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. -28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29—Saturday, S a.m. July. July. I—Monday, C a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Will sail weather and other circumstance ■permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessel as per agreement. M H. ROE, <S£&Sfc^ TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jj§3gs^: |j RiAHURANGI, MATAKANA <essyKA¥AU. and LIi'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNSMILBAKK. Captain Kaeper, will sail as undsr :— AUCLAND 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. Mahukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday <if; 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday >3nd 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 resnonsible £or Paroela put on board with out a shipping noto. fcuFor freight or Daßsa«eapplytO KY & gQ^ b^^^^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. •astisisSi*' T jj e s-s . KINA will leave Helens ville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahl and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn- Ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per TITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port crt on Mondays. j. CASEY fc SON . sjKVte^ T ALLA ROOKH, b.s., FOR l|||||||;ij WAIUKU. Time Table-.— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Tune June 26-Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26- Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29-Saturday, i p.m. 30-Sun day, 8 a^m. Manukaxt Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.-Ou Wednesdays, sth and 19th June. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. iTtoE Russell, wanga ]^^^^-1j ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked Ind small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The b.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waihoki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa for all BAT OF Plenty Ports. The 8.8. ROWENA will leave as follows :- At 5 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, 26th June Monday, Ist July Friday, sth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting. MCGREGOR,, Manager. usrkte^ CJTEAM OJS THE KAI P Aft A Jlllll^ £5 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka ToKA '.w,^i^" HARA, TE KOPCRU, MITATAI, ARATAPU Maunqawhare, and Dargavillb. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain R*jjraaH» wUI leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- UfiJK£»s leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 RIVjfiRHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under:- Fro m Aucldand-| ; s.^y. i^op.m: EsFrom'Riverhead— S.s. Lily.. 9 a.m.l .E™iS.^e j mm isEY^_soN



"IJIRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKfTcEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth, JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. AC A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qullty at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. ' »• iHLANVILLE & ELLYETT, XX TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 141, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited ou for orders, aud Goods delivered. / jH j- hutchinson, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, V, LiOwkk Queen-street, Auckl and. AND L M c L E O D, O TIMBER MERCHANTS. AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). Ail kinds of Timbor supplied to order. ■Y^OOL7tIiXLTrwTTND^IIODU CE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover Interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered In f-ondon. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports hero or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or qoastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ■\IST AIK AT U COAL COMPAJN V TT (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 6 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, Hnntly, Waikato; or to W. 8, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-efcreet, Auckland. • /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR KJ SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. I School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. JAS. ADAMS, B.A.\ Head-master. ONSONBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MRS. ROBINSON, assisted:by MISS' SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. ._ METROPOLITAN HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET,' Auckland. M. GAL-LAG HER, (Late Manager Thames Hotel), Begs to inform his friend 3 and the public, that he has purchased the above well-known Hotel, and will take possession on Saturday, 29th mat., when he hopes to meet with a fair share of patronage. HW A I T' E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREKT, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. m, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. FEapTYPE Portraits While Waiting, / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Bkush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. r\ N SALE, ex ' oceola,' * swordfish,' ' llnda Weber,' and 'Taupo': 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags „ 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 18 oases BACON li cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex 'Aikshaw,' @ London : 12 cases MACCARONI and VERMICELLI. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. vxf H IT T A X ER'S AMERICAN HOUSE. o nTale, LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper than any in the city) COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CIX)CK MATERIAL OILCLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS and SHOES AND ALL KINDS OF USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS Second Door Below the "herald" office. UAUKDEKS, BURGESS & CO., O 3O W, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Late G. Akbrb). ARNOLD, HINES, & CfO Have REMOVED their Offices to their Kauri Gum Storks, CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE [AND FORT-STREETS. ON SALE (in lots to suit purchasers, at Veby Low Prices: 1 : 000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene 500 cases Heywood and Co.'s Chairs.



COUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ 13 destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a moat valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been Ions; in general use at Home,in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. The :" Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets. Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray' Producers, may be had from the Agents, . MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &c, Junction of Qitken and Grey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persona desirous of acting as agents !>ln any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. TJ6T ILL IA M mHO> M A7s, MONUMENTAL, (MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurato and Boautif 11 Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Beßt Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will ran as under:— \ Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.ra. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101,lLower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED: A SONG, By Pro. Martin Swallow. Words by Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellcra. PRICE, 2*. 6d. nett. _ _ _ _ - - • Wholesale a\*d Retail FA MILY GROCER, 30, QUJCEN-STREET. KB" Shipping Supplied. "©» ILSON'S Excelsior Baking Powder. The Cheapest and Best ever offered to the Public. In tins containing J-tt>. each.—L. D. Nathan fc Co., agents' "VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharpß vv heatmeal Bran Maizoroeal, &O. Oats. Ma*ze, Barley. Sec., crushed. JT CJWINNEBTO N AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA hi S TREET, (Next Shakes 'uije Hotel). Having introduced^Steam Power, he is nof prepared to make a Reduction Twonty per cent off the prico. ■■ ■■* 'of all common work. tST Country Orders punctually attended to. Ift/T R. .T. T R AFFORD, SURGKON gSt^SSgZ} Wakefield- DENTIST »iig® 9TBEET, Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover* Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). AL O V E T T, © TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotol, WELLEBLEY-STREKT. Has always on hand a Well-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughlj shrunk bworo making up. The Trade supplied a(4. aQvery small advano on cost for cash. TAMES M c L E O D, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLK JSOUTH). MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years "with Messrs. Mason Bros., Qutcen-street), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has commenced Business as LADIES'&.GENTLEMEN'S HA IK DRESSER, in those Commodious Promises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. f-'- Rountree's. Monsieur "V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Largo and Varied assortment of False Hair, Curlh, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any qgj." Letters by Poet punctually attended to. Address: — MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, WELLKSLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mrs; Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for I-adies. G. BUTLER, • BLACKSMITH, South Hklensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. __ T>ONES 1 BONKS I BONES I JL> Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Fiee man's Bay Bono Milte, and at No. 101, Lower Queen.treet by j. & j. SO PPET. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofiPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpeatine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Olass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, QUEEN-STRBKT. mg,sa n d c s JL o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied en 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.^ pi H O L LA H'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, 'irade & CO., A kland. Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! Firat-class Firewood, 12s. per ton. Cash on Delivery. , Also the Best New Zealand and Newcastle Goal at wharf rates. H. P GIBBONS & CO., 58, Wellealey- treet, and Yard, Hob sen- atree F~I SH E X AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Qaeen-etreet, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prune Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baco Corned Beet on Sale in large quantities. N B —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parts of the colony upoti receipt oj order. Fsmtifes waitedo3 in towp orbuTmuljbJ



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates ef interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street." __^ ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ... ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. _ f|/| ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE jJuL of Firet-olass Freehold Securities. WM. COLEHAN, Solicitor, , Vulcan Lane. M~~ONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low/fates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small trams at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A ~V CKLAND PERMANENT CO -t\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVJDSTMENT SOCIETY. OFFICE—B3, QUEEN-feTRBET. LOANS granted upon approved securities of I 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- T3^_ w ,»ob- Total amount ing over ler ween. Repayabia. s. d. £ s. d, 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 B years 9 2 143 0 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years .. .. .. 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS reoeived- repayable at seven days notice, and boaring interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Hworatary. mAILORING. We would respectfully invite Onstom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. I We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us la assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. pAiRGO AND jITCJXAIG, QUEEN-STKEET, NextJE. Waters', Confectioner. t2B~ All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. Boots i Boots i i Boots ii i CHEAPER THANBffli CHEAPER THAN EVER I * waL EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, thk Goodwill, Plant.&Machinery and Fixtukes. N.B.—All outstanding accounts mußt bo Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. £3" Note the Addkess — .^ICLJBRQOKES,' "B^UE BOOT," ' Opposite the City Hall, quben-street, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Carted and Delivered from Bhip's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands CoaL Also, Firewood (cut or nnout) reasonable. K. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuißanoea, City Council Office, Qaeen-streot. X R. D E C O U R C V, fj • CARVER AND GILDER. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, qu c c n-s treet, Opposite the Market Kntrance. 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 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 delight your household. PICTURKS.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un iramed, to be sold cheap. _^ J. R. DE COURCY. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN.& SONS, QUEEN STREET, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and 801 l cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. WATCHES! WATCHESII SUCCKSS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-ma a £210s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, £4 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, .extra strong Hunter, £1 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Bhrhardt, capped and jewelled, £610s. ta. Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, Bs' 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch maker Victoria-street PD OR AN • begs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates for cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt; New castle, 2a 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street ; or with P. Doran, Express Stand, Victoria street. * N.B.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut delivered in any quantity. C ke Is 6d per bag, XTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE, g~g " B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order1 on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. C X E N ZTE & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacos w» cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE & ROSS. 4^l HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also oa hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of axs. kinds, at lowes Wood Turning in all eesßranohes.— Cha Legs and Backß, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION S7BAM SAW MOULDING* SASH AND BOOR COMPANY (Limited MBCBANICi 1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In attrance Bm]*6tngß. - 1 S"~E S T SAMa PL E 07 WHANGAREI COAL Eveij "brought to Auckland, to he seen at the YARDSi Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes,; J. CRAIG, ;. ..



jt^LECIOKAL DISTRICT OF WAIPA. TO F. A. WHITAKER, KSQ., HAMILTON. Sir, —A vacancy having occurred in the Re presentation of this District in Parliament, we, the undersitjnedjElectors, having conflidence in your ability and energy, as "well as your know edge of our requirements, reg vest that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate to fill the vacancy, * In tbe event of your acceding to our request, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. W. Clare, J.P. R. F. Sandes Daniel Bockett, J.P. Robt. Peat E. B. Walker, J.P. J.Bauer Lewis B. Harris , Alfred Cox, J.P. E. Waddington, J.P. H. Fitzgerald Win. A. Grahatn J. Karl ■ W. Steele, J.P. J. Fox James Hally T. J. Lawrence Thomas Hedger A. Allen K. Burke J. G. Jackson C. J. Storey John Chivers T. W. WeatherhiH Geo. Kdgecumbe Henry Buttle O. C. VVood R. M. Sturgea Jos. Hinton John Fisher Henry Herdigan W. J. Rutherford F. Van Darnmo J. Farrell T. H. Smythe Richard Gwynne Hamilton Newell : B. B. Cox James Caldetwood J. D. Hill Hugh Hunter K. Hill John Atkinson fID. B. Hindlo John Bridgrnan John Anderson James Watters Richard Bell H. Meredith Wm. Atkinson Thomas M. Hill Reuben Parr "Wm. Alexander James Martiu Thomas Dinsdale Thomas Jolly Wm. vjumniing I. K. Vialou, J.P. John Hally James McCabo U homas Holden R. Fisher W. Butcher J. M. Hally John Hackett Hans Krippner T. O. Goodman George Floyd Charles Johnson J. Q. Tristram John Deegan W. Carboy Duncan McLaren W. Walker Patrick Uavan J. Gribble W. H. Bailey J. McPhorson, J.P. J. S. Bernard G. B. Beere JviichHel O'Connor John F. Edwardes Jdhn Ridler R. Walker G. Mayes Joseph Gane J. Carey J. Baker P. Munro William Naylor J. Raynes Geo. Churches John T. Giffhey F. O'Neill Michael Krippner Patrick O'Neill James O'Garrar Alfred Booth W. Oswald F. G. Taylor Anthony Thurnwalt Frcdk. Gaudin R. J. Newell P. Leslie, J.P. Cecil Danvers Cornelius Day John Binton P. Iwerson John Mahon J. Hume T. W. Scott John Winstone D. Gardiner William Calder T. W. Manners F. Oumbey T. C. Hammond J. Missen a. W. Williama T. H. W. Morris John Slater John Runciman H. Weber Daniel Caley D. Mclntyre John Reynolds B. Yonng George Kohlei Thomas Blackmore Wm. Molloy J, H. Wood K. Wilson JB. Kdwards Richard Land Jas. Taylor William Davis James l^eith JohngKnox L. O'Neill John ifirickson W. McGregor Hay W. H. Goodwin N. J. Hunters Thomas McCarthie Colin Woolley Henry Thomas Robert Harris Owen Murray D. D. Hyde P. Cooper Thomas Maunders John Bell ■ Thomas Trewheelar P. Hayes T. B. Hannaford Wm. Andrews Samuel Jackson George Hall G. B. Owen W. Johns W. F. Hunt L. Forkett N. R. Cox W. Howie J. Odium Joseph Prince J. Wilson, J.P. W. M. Morrissey Arthur Dawson Alfred Bensley Kdwin Hall J. T. Meredith John Ferguson William Graham John Gage Robert Peat R. F. Sandes A William Powell Peter Kay John N. Pegler T. W. Davis T. "Vercoe . A. Grant James Pearsd Geo. Mason J. N. Elites . H. Xurner - RobertrTCwart • C. H. Schnackenberg • James Wylie Thomas Turner Richard Philp W. Chester William Gibbison S. Nanhou?sen James Mitchell Joseph Turner Richard Galvan Alfred Smith George Leatham J. Hettit Wm. H. Wallis H. JohDson David Burns, sen. Richard Turner D. Burn 3. jun. It. F. Lacon C. E. McDonald K. Garmonsway James H. Phillips H. H. Reynolds William Ward V. Roberts Wm. Hamilton Peter Turner Win. Davies W. Layno Christopher Carthy W. Alderson Albert Potter Edwin L. Hope Wm. J. Merliss Thos. Garmonsway Edward Stewart W. N. Higginson C. F. Roffey Wm. Beet E. Hettit Walter Reid J. Foxall John McCutcheon Martin Fitzgerald Alexander Niccol Ebenezer Lindsay John S. Kinner Patrick Caiity Thomas Patterson Jas. G. Berry Geo. F. Mellars M. Asunesa W. Pohlen R. W. Mainwaring W. Fawkes Major Thos. Wilson J. H. M. Carpenter C J. W. Barton T. O. Mtzpatrick J. K. McDonald Geo. Edgecumbe S~^ ENTLEMEN,—I have great pleasure in acceding to the request contained in your very flattering Requisition, and, in the event of being returned as your representative, pledge myself to use my best energies to advance the interests of the whole district. It will afford me great satisfaction to meet the Electors of Waipa at the different centres of population, and give a full explanation of my views regard ing all the momentous questions that are at present engaging the attention of the public. F. A. WHITAKER. I Bhall address the public at the following places:— Raglan—Day of Meeting of Ratepayers. Newcastle—AVednesday. Dates of Meetings at Ohaupo, Pukerimu, and Hamilton will be advertised in a future issue. ARATAUNGA RIDING, CORO MANDEL COUNTY. TO JGEORGE MoLKOD, Esq., Coromandkl. Sib,—We, the undersigned Electors of the Harataunga Riding, Corornandel County, request that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the vacant seat in the County Council caused by the resignation of R. Coup land, Esq., and we hereby, pledge ourselves to use our influence to secure your return. F. G.Armstrong, (Cap- W, B. Atherton tain) G. J. Panter ' James McGregor T. Diamond Michael Furey John Boyd, jun. John Barrett , John BoyiS, sen. John Bremner John Uncles C. A. Harris, jun. Thomas Jones P, H.; Blackmore Charles Dunster I Wm. Meikie George Suiter IH. Wiren John Harney ' R. J. Glover James Rosie J. M. Smith Wm. McCall D. B. McDonald J. McSwiney John Moore Matthew McGuinj ie <»s Fernandez and Co. Alfred Leech W. B. Montgomery Martin McDonneJ \ J. C. C. Dix Thomas McDonD e n Uriah Glover R. H. Swindley Hugh O'Brien Chas. J. H. Hoy e u m.D A. Midwinter D. Jenks JohnDooley George Beesor , sen . C. C. Dysort George Beesor i,jun. Henry French Robert Leatb cr t J. B. Rockliff E. A. Daldy J. H. Drabble Edward Dor i er Robert Innes JohuMorqr W. Buckley John Mane1 e ll Henry Beokar J. Parkes Richard Andrews James Tr elease James M&M'urray W. O'Sul iivan John Wilson W. Pate rsoil John Barry J. Smit' a David Dodds Carlo ' Blasche Thos. Ciark E- Jot , e s Edward Williams J.P. Prescott Wm. Field Jas. Verran John Buekland F> • • J. Rat jzen D. F. Kyan X' iri Ngakapia M. Sullivan G.eorge H. Yeoland Ah, Chin r. Hnowden TJjjomas Handle^ Chas. Carter L\ Molntosh Samuel Miluea C; Syke3 John Autwis McGregor James Ross Richard Naz»p John Atkinson 1 Charles Grant A. McNeill i J. Glover B. McNeill I Thos. Campbell . A. McNeill. ri ENTLEMEN,—It is with the greatest VUr pleasure "that I accede to your requeut, associated as I have tieenfroana the first with the mining interests of the place—in fact, one of the prospectors. I may witk*eut vanity flatter my self that I havß a'very considerable knowledge of your wants. The roining interest of the dis trict is paramxnint to all other considerations, and, therefore, it is that I allow, myself—being a miner of 25 ye^,rs standing—to be nominated, as your interest are identical with my own. 1, &B3) Gentlemen, Your obediect servant, GEORGE MS&EJOD.



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MAT E B AL S Just Opened. BL Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Drees Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the oomiiicr Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Kepa, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettea, Satin Cloths, Wool Serses.Twilled Carmelites, Kst&mane Serges, French Merinos, Winsey3, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid valua. All the new shndes pro curable in Stock. The selection this eodson is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good. quality Black Silk at 33 lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Chenp Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THIS CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for ali classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockbarn, Mcsgiel, Scotch, Weßt of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap TweedS suitable for Boy's wear. Good g Quality Guaranteed, and (.Prices Lowest in Auckland fob All Descriptions of duapeby and Clothing. «sriH. ATK IN S "©« SUN FIRE INSURANCE, LONOND [Established 1710.] Insurances effected at current rates. Claims paid with promptitude and liberality. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents- Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vesaelp, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes {generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager XT "iW ZEALAND RfSUKAN CJS ±H COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINK. Capital _ - £1,000.000, Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIR'S of every description of Property may be ef& jcted with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyago or T tme. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight 7_nsurea, by Bteaniers and sailing vessels, Rig'^s on Specie aubiect to special arrangements. esr Losssbs PnoMPTLT Paid. «H)OR«R P. Prreßf JK, Manager. mHE GLOBE MARINE. 1 INSURANCE JL COMPANY (LXMr CBD), LONDON. Capital »," £500,000. All Marine Risks taken at 7 owest c arrent rates. Policies granted in triplif ja te, payable in case of loss in London, or at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon ap' plication to the under signed. HE? ;ry GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stre ON SALE x Lapwing : 40 AMERICA? i STOVES & RANGES KEROSINT ,; FAIRBAN KS' UNION SCALES CHOICE 7 ENGLISH TEA (J-chests SAMUEL ' COCHRA.NE & SON. 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 it moderate prices. Children's Portraitstaken ustantaneo" us'ly. r\N S a.l* 15,3 AND TO ARRIVE Ame- -i C an Averil Mixed Paint and Pure ATriteLead Aid erican Antifriction Grease ■Ajr ierican Double and Single-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness « ijnerican Chairs, Clocks ' Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables Shade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Seats Valises, Picture Frames iVall Brackets Devoe's Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. /"^ REAT SALE OF BOOTS <& SHOES WELKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. LAST TWO WEEKS! Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Finn, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. £3" NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. —Note Prices— Children's Leather Elaslic Sides, & to 6, 3/3 ~ ~ » ~ 7 to 9,4/6 „ „ „ „ 10 to 13,5/3 $3L Opening; up the last of our packages of Women's Kid Boots at 7/, and other lines at re duced prices. Ladies' Kid Boots made to order for 12/6, in order to clear a large lot of uppers. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY as CHEAP. All outstanding accounts must be paid in on or before the 28th June; and all contra accounts on the same date. X Fi B. WOODHA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shoroland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. I^TEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE J3I AND FIRE-CLAY WORKS. GEO. BOYD Desires to inform hia Customers and the Public in general that, owing to the dangerous state of his premises in Fort-street, he has been obliged to Remove to the Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addressed to the Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to the Pottery every twenty minutes, it offers an opportunity to persons who may desire to inspect the Largest Stock of Sanitary and Fire-Clay oods in the Colony. r 81HOSE who wish to acquire a knowledge JL of the French and Spanish Lantfuages, or either, can take Lessons from Mr G. B. Smith, at his resi dence, the last cottage but one in Union-street and Freeman's Bay, where he intends holding an Evening I Class. Terms moderate.



Entertainments,'&c THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor R. J. DsLias. Another New Comkdy Drama ! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, 26th June, First Production in Auckland of BROKEN TIES! Lionel Warner (an artist) Mr.J.Ti. Steele La. Silvia (an operatic singer) Mrs. W. Hill Supported by all the Old Favourites. Act I.—A "Villa at Kensington—The Artist at Work—Arrival of the Prima Donna—Recogni tion and Shanie. Act lI.—A West-End Drawing room—Recollections of the past—A Sou's Meet ing with his Mother—The Agony of Separation. Act lll.—Lionel Warner's Studio—Tho Chal lenge—The Mother'a Return—Penitence and Grief—"Restoration of Family Love and Renewal of Broken Ties. , _, .„ . New and Beautiful Music by the Magnificent Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. D. Cope. FRIDAY-LEAH, THE FORSAKEN t SATURDAY—M ACBETH! MISS JANE COOM BE S ! The Charming American Actrkss, Will shortly make her first appearance here- Prices:—Dre^s Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. T M. LENNOX Estate Agent and Valuator, Queen-street, Auckland Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. OIA f\f\f\ TO £20 TO LEND on good 3j L KJ, \J \J \J securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WANTED, a Comfortable 4-roorned House in the City, with freehold allotment.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. TJ EMUERA.—ViIIa Residence (a Bargain).— Ii A Beautiful Villa Residence at Remuera. This residence contains 11 rooms, together with ceach-house, stabling, and about i acre 3of free hold, all beautifully laid out in garden, orchard, shrubbery, and pasture. Price, £230.-™ J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. - POKENO.— Farm and Homestead about 1J miles from the Railway station.. The farm is all in grass. There is a comfortabls 5-roomea Dwelling-house built upon the property., Price, £360.— J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent, A-acfcland. ooAn-For Sale, all that Fine Allotment d^O\J\J situated at the corner of Bobson and. Wellington-streets, with a Shop and two Dwel ling Houses erected thereon. Price, SBOO. This is one of the best sites out of Qusan^street.—J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent, Auckland..; -P1 f\ft—A- Bargain—Farm of dOaoces at Stokes *> luu Point. There is H acres off orchard, 5 acres in grass, and about 6 acraa cleared and ready for the plough. The House contains six rooms, and is situated near Soli&rkßay, about three miles from Stokes' Point. r-Ji.H. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. _ . -P inn— Farm of 110 acres of33r3t-class Bush 3JA.VV i, a nd, situated at Raglan * a School is about to be erected near the>farnu Prioe, £25 cash. The balance can remaajtoniaortgage at B,per cent.—J. M. Lennox, Eaijite agent, Auck land. HKPBURN-STREET. —]A-. desirable seven roomed Residence, -wttl*.-wash,-SMHise, and every convenience; freehold allotment, 35 x 119. The residence is well furnish&d/.and will be sold either with or without t&a, furniture. Price, without the furniture. £sSojuwitll, tJte whole of the furniture, £750. Let, fur.ni3h.eSy for 50a per week.—J. M. Lennox. Estate agent* Auckland. JL*O/i *7 —A Hargair—T&ree Osfctsages a few Tsv/vrs: i . minutes walk- froia the Union Bank, with freehold allo»u»ent; Th» houses are let for 24s per week. S&O-<fla.sh, balance can be paid by weekly pay men ai-J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent, Auckland. FARM andHomeßtei&h-A.creaiS&rtable Farm of 30 acres, all fer.sed and i» grass. 1 here is a 5-roomed Residen-ee, togettier with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fii*e little farm is only halr an-hour's walk from.-, the Msjaurewa Railway Station.—J. M. Lenno^Estate agent, Auckland. \"tr AIKATO.—A Mule Farm of 122 W acres, of 122 sores, of first-class quality soil, all in the best gra- sos. "Jhere is a 4-roomed residence upon the F?.rm, "Jfhia fine property is only 3 miles -irom. Te Awamutu, in toe Rane;iawhia district* Praee, £3220.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Esfc&W agent* Auckland. "OARNELL. — TEtWo Allotments fronting the JC main road,, ia-.a firsi-elass position. The lots have a f rontageof-34 &»& 35feet respectively. Price, £3 5a pei> foot.—Ap^y to J. M. Lennox Kstate agent, Aookland. PARN ELL, near Maso»'s.Gardens.—Residence of 7 rooms, built upon a fine, corner allot meut, 55-6 x 115.^" The OamiDUßaea pass the door. The railway within, a few minu( es walk. Price* £370.—Apply So Ji M. iennox. Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven roomed. Besideace in the City, wall and. substantially built, with laige freehold allots, ment having S3 feefc frontage. Price. £320 caslu - J. M. Les^x. Estate agent, Auckland. * LLOTiSJUSNT in the City, with GO feet frca> A. ege. Price, £90. Beautiful dluation.-cj. ; M. Lennasi Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKA2CO FARM-For sale, a fine Fs,ri». onanule from Cambridge. There a^ 100 acres, 14,aares of which are in wheat, 9 acs;3s in oats, and 34 acres in good erssses. Thezre is a desirable s^roomed Residence in nrst-clasTtOraer, nlbo stables, &c. The Coach posses th# door. Price-, S9oC—Apply to J. M. Lennos,, estate agent,.Auckland. jt^PSQM—A well-situated Residenca opntain- Fj lug five rooms, togethsr with G9=wsheds, &c. lS.nd volcanic. Price, £300.-~Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. . ip-HA ACRES of First-class .^pd in tha It)VV Waikato, 18 miles from Haniilton, adfpins the property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Leeaox, Estate agent, Auckland. , _ . rfiAURANGA—A Great Barepn—Farm or IJt 300 acres, with fire water sjiontage.. This property is only nine miles fron^iihe township. ! Price, £2iO cash. Must be gold.—Apply lo J. M. Lennov, Bstate agent, Auckland. WAIWERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. S&. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. • • J. M. LEN.NOX, • Estate Agent^ Auckland. CHANDLERY & SAIL .VIA KING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over iss balanc-3 o£ the lear-o of those centrally-sitvsated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-steeeta, Lately occupied-by Mr, Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business in a bi anches, acd 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 the last ten years, and Irom bis pergojial late-wledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of tie favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and i'ar paulins always kept in stock. IRE LAND BRO T H E ES, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTUP.EKS, 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 Cololonieß. 0 BUTCHEKSrSEYTLERS," 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 satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. OOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKKKY. G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Ve»3el3 promptly executed. mo THE BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. Having secured tie services of a First-class dicker, I am prepared to supply the Trade with every description of Uppers of the best quality, at the lowest possible price for cash. AH orders punctually attended to. Please Note the Address: JOHN LAPHAM, Boot Upper Manufactory, Victoria-street. IP O R S ~L E, 1 PIANOS, HARMONIUMS. AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O~W~ t) EN, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes ;*a £75 Piano to be sold for £60. Others at similar reductions, vis,, Allison's M, £50; Bord's at £32 and £25. §j§g}'