The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 2,546.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-Mfc_ T7IOR SYDNEY AND MEL "^^^JJ BOURNE. The fas* and favourite s.s. HERO, .Capfeun Logan, will leave the Queen-etreet Wharf' Auckland, as above on THURSDAY, Uje 6th Jt"l6' at o'clock noon. jjo Outward Cargo will be received on board after 10 a.m. on day of sailing. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Age_t& 7fi Oueen-street, Auckland, "' May 28,1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY |j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—June, 1878. »0b tauranga, poverty bay; ka^ier, wellington, lyttelton, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen strkst Wharf. gteanrahip. . Date of Sailing. Train. TAOFO Thursday, 6th, 4 p.m. — «r,4NAKA.. Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m. — oat/tea Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — • Xaupo .. Thursday, 27th, 4 p.m. — WOBTARANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (from Manukau). mTJiBOA... Tuesday, 11th, 2p.m. 11.55 a.m. Tabanaki Tuesday, 18th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. 50RNAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS (From Queen-street Wharf). rotorua .. Tuesday, 11th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakatipu Friday, 14th, noon — FOR SYDNEY (from Quetcn-strret Wharf). Eotorua.. Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — ' FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. " Wanaka .. pMonday, 10th, 4 p.m. — Hawea ♦. Monday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Monday, 24th, 4 p.m. — UT Cargo must be alongside one hour before ime Of goN & MACFARLANE> Agents, Corner of Qaeen and West Queen-streets. ja^^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j|||||g>O LAND AND THE THAMES. "S.s. ROTO MA H A N A. Time Table: From Auckland- Wednesday, 4 afternoon Thursday, 4.30 afternoon Friday, 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon From Thames— Thursday, 9.30 morning Friday, 10 morning , Saturday, 11 morning Fares, per ftotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7b. .-3d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. FRASER & TINNB, agents. £&&*. CITE AM TO THE THAMES __S2s^:k3 ooromandel, and -&^e&&' ohinemuri. tongariro, enterpkise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auokland— Wednesday, Tongariro, 12 midnight Thursday, Tongariro. 12 midnight Friday, Enterprise, 12 midnight From Thames— Thursday, Tongariro, 11 a.m. EWday, Tongariro, 1 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKK). S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 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. ,££*£*- rrfOß RUSSELL, WANGA- J|||j|g^JD ROA, and MANGONUL. 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 rec3ived after A p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at a p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p,m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows i— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. «sagg|^QTEAM on the KAIPARA. r"^1 The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per TTY 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 Ibert on Mondays. j. OASEY & aON . *£va&^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA jgg|||>- J5 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- leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. . J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ,s^B*. "IJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, lgs|li>; Jj 'MAHURANGT, MATAKANA *ssseaiyKAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA, The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar :— 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 at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday- Weather and other oircum3tances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board-with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apDly c to^^ y & gQ^ «gy^ P* o~R w~~A~Tu~X ruT The p-g- OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— _ _ , , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: June. June. 8-Satnrday, 10 a.m. B—Saturday, 2 p.m. 10—Monday, 11.45 a.m. 10—Monday, i p.m. 12—Wed., 2.45 p.m. 13— Thursday, 8 a.m. 14—Friday, 4.30 pm. 15—Saturday, 9 a.m. 17—Monday. 6.30 a.m. 17— Monday. 10 a.m. 19—Wed. 8 a.m. 19—Wed., 12 noon 22—Saturday. 10 a.m. 22—Saturday, 2 P-m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstanoes permittlne. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towasre of Vessel- as per agreement. B/L H. KUlfi. 'fJIQK LONDON DIRECT. HSlgSPilw" TO FOLLOW THK BARQUE J^SkSHeP1 LORRAINE. ' The well-known clipper barque SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyd's, 692 tons register, Capt. James Wards, now daily expected from London, will load as above, and have soort despatch. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED) Agents.



QJTEAM TO AND FROM |O RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverheed—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY j&^SON. i^-Vtel T ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR 'ggg|g|>» 4 k WAIUKU. Time Table:— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June June B—Saturday, 10 a.m. B—Saturday. 2 p.m. 10—Monday, 12 noon 10—Monday, 4 p.m. 12_ Wednesday, 3 p.m. 13—Thursday. 8 a.m. 14—Friday, 5.30 p.m. 15—Saturday, 9 a.m. 17—Monday, 7.30 a.m. 17—Monday, 12 noon 19—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 19—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 22—Saturday, 10 a.m. 22—Saturday, 2 p.m. 24—Monday. 11.45 a.m. 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26—Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 30- Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.—On Wednesdays, sth and 19th Juno, atjSp.m. Weather and other clrcumstanoos permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehuuga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. -———■ jrjfft E NEW ZEALAND SS^SgRv X SHIPPING COMPANY j|j«si§§^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Zi. London Branch : 8-4, Bishopsgate-street within, THE COMPANY'S FLEET coneists of:— Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI .. 1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII3C RANGITECI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships aro commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Quebn-street. CAMBRIDGE T3 OUSK R. KEESING, DUKE-STREET, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. THE NEW STORES ARE NOW OPENED WITH A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPER! AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Rugs and Shawls, Umbrellas, Carpet aDd Leather Bags, Trunks, Hats, Ladies' Elegantly Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, also Untrimmed Hats for Ladies and Children, House Furnishing Goods, Feathers, .Flowers, Trimmings, Silks, Velvets, Sarsnets. Cuffs and Collars, Ribbons, &c, Groceries, .Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery, Brushware, Stationery, Perfumery, Pipps, Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boots and Shoes, Leather Cloth, and other Miscellaneous Goods. An Early Inspection is Politely Requested. The Proprietor begs to intimate to his old friends, and the settlers generally, that he has built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a large assortment of Useful Goods for the purpose of supplying their wants, and trusts, by keeping good articles, with civility and strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of patronage. Our motto is small profits and quick returns. Please make your purchases during the week, as the Stores will be Closed every SATURDAY until sunset,, when business will be resumed. , R. KEESING, 72, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. Ittettatn d b R~<rT~HTE"R"s; WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, && Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. CTBUTCHERSrSEfTrERS, 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., Tannebs and Leather Manufacturers, . Auckland. TAMES MoLEOD, BUTCHER, HELEN3VILLE (SOUTH). tf^LANVILLE & ELLYETT, VJT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Tkrrack. Families waited on for orders, and Goods -; delivered. YTT HIT TAKER'S AMERICAN HOUSE. ON SALE, LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper than any in the city) LANTERNS COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CLOCK MA.TERIAL OELrCLOTH CLOTHING . BOOTS and SHOES AND ALL KINDS OF USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS Second Door Below THE "HERALD" OFFICE. /-\ CA J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland, G. hTsmITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels, promptly executed. AND I. M c L EO D, • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). AH kinds of Timber supplied to order. ■TXTOOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. 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 London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims' payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. c X E N Z1 E & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter : Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) 1 . (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE & ROSS.



"TTICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand: Flour Oatmeal Sharps wheatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &c. Oata, Ma<ae, Barley. &c, crushed. "OONES ! BONES ! BONES ! Bought In any quantities ior Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-etreet by J. & J. SOPPET. 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 Stotaach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent .Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, ' Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, ' and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long 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 i 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 Queen and Grey-streets, Auckland. ; N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents fin , any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. j "1%/T R. T. T R AFFO RD, SURGEON jSadjjSßtt Wakktield- DENTIST street. I Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover1 , Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). rj orni l j FROM BEST WAIUKU AND PUKEHOKJC DAIRIES. Storekeepers, Bakers, and others can Select from a Variety of Dairies at wholesale prices. ADAM LAYBOURNE. ■ FORT-BTREET. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (Fc!r 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Brob., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Paps, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. l_, Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for Ladies. JM. Me LACHLAN • 213, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : Mm diamond, — 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond. 2— I bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4 — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in 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 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLaculan paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. est Comparison Invited. MR. 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 Nuisances, City Council- Office Qneen-etreot _ _ - _ _ _ * Wholesale amd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUBEN-STREET. *»■ Shipping Supplied. "g» JA N D J. SOPPET, « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland Xji O. B Q A L E, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O W D E N, SHORTLAND STREET. To Arrive per Spirit of the Dawn : Two of Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes will be sold to Arrive, Great Bargains. TOT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, VV • 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 Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. . "1 ' T QJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM : WOOD . TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA ai-S PREET, (Next Shakes "ears Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work t2ST Country Orders punctually attended to. 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. TffXT CHE S! WATCHES!! Vt success at last Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad £210s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance. Hunter, £4 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £4 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £610s, 5S> Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasees, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch- MAKKRVlctpqla-Btreet ; TV/I"AX SCHMIEDEL, No. 37, Grey- J3jL street, near Carpenter's Arms Hotel, VETERINARY SURGEON, from the Surgical University in Berlin. Any diseases of .domestic animals quickly and thoroughly cured. Charges moderate. Prompt attendance. SAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., SO "JP, CANDLE AND LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, , FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND. ' Cash Buyers of Tallow. , -■ " (Late G. Akerb). ■ IREWOOD! FIREWOOD -1 FIREWOOD t : First-class Firewood, 12s. per ton. Cash on Delivery. ' , . , , , Also, the Best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal ■ at wharf rates. H. P. GIBBONS & CO.. 58, Wellesley-street, and Yard, Hobsbn-street.



f\N SA T<E, AND TO ARRIVE: American Averill Mixed Paint and Pure White Lead American Antifriction Gi"ease American Double and Sinple-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables 3hade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Seats I Valises, Picture Frames iYall Brackets Oevoe's" Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. OOTS ! JtSoOTS ! ! .OOOTS !!! CHEAPER THAnS||I CHEAPER THAN EVER I * HsL EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OP HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOE Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will bo SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plants'; Machinery AND FtXTUKES. ______ N.B.—All outstanding aooountß must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. sss" Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. I S H E X AND C~O" Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waitedon in townor suburbs / fTIHOS J. HARBUTT, I Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. QMALLEY AND WILLOUGHBY7 0 HORSE CLIPPERS AND SINGERS. Every description of Horses Clipped in most finished style upon the shortest notice. Gentlemen waited upon at their residences. All orders left at Willoughby's fatables. Eden Crescent; or Mr. Quin's, Blacksmith, Albert- Streot, will receive immediate attention. / We, the above, having had considerableeE perienoe, both in the old country and here, only ask a trial to ensure satisfaction. ' R ~£. WAR BRI C X LICENSED INTERPRETER, Native Lands Agent, Tanranga, WAKNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS, Cox's Creek, Richmond. IS. Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from alduiteration. 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 nstantaneou sly. QNEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:— 8 Leave Auokland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have OfKee 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 Wyndham-atrent. Mr. W. Las T SURGEON DENTIST. ______ Artificial Teeth supplied rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispenßing with the customary unsightly fasten ings.' Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STREET, TV/O DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. J. C. PELHAM,- T ADDER, QTEP, & T>ARROW-MAKER, CARPENTER, JOINER. &c, 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders. Steps, Barrows, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, &c., on hand, or made to order. N.B.—Ladders, Steps, and Barrows, lent on hire, S HI R T S, THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT :. IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts, ■^"otice 1 notice !! noticett! Please Buy your Winter Costumes and Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. Yon can have a Dress of the Latest Fashion for less money than you can buy the material for. Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap. A splendid lot ot of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls, very cheap. Persons from the Waikato and oth«r parts of the country would do well to purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where they can be supplied with Ear-rings, Brooches, &c, in great variety, splendid new patterns and designs; also Toys, very oheap. — Note the address: J. Williams, Junction Queen and Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance, opposite fire-bell. T> . C L ]A~ R X] Shipping and Commission Agent Wharf, Onehunga. n. W. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: —Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shorcland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. (JoALS ! t/OALS ! ! CoALS I I ~, NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to A N£D BBSOK & CO, Commerce-street.



TAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial., We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants U3 in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. iHAJRGO AND ]Vr C_r AIGI QUEEN-STREET, Next.E. Waters', Confectioner. £3° All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, a.nd orders executed oni the shortest notice. H~""~ W A I T E~, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of Mb time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. TXAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry i ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. edwards. Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. IVTEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE X^l AND FIRE-CLAY WORKS. GEO. BOYD Desires to inform his 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 Goods in the Colony. E M E N T! CEMENT! 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. fi REAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES. WILKINS & CO., ,■ 42, VICTORIA-STREET. Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Finn, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. t£- NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED —Note Prices— Women's Kid Elastic Sides, sewn, 7/6 ~ American Boots, superior quality, 11/6 ~ Slippers, great variety, 2/6 „ Kid Boots, our own best make, 13/, 14/, and 14/6 Children's Boots, American and English Goods, superior quality, from 4/6 upwards. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY AS CHEAP. NOTICE. The busineps hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strebt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, MosgieL and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a,|very Bmall advanc on cost for cash. W. 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. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUSING, 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. Gasntting 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 all] nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prioes forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive im.media.te ' attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auck_a Waterworks, wkllksley-street. Attoklaktd. 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 1: 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & IiARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. Onbhung. Branch A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special Q^^ffl^*^P Appointment ExceUency -^Sii^^^^f the Gover n Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. \%J (£ BUTLER, VV • BLACKSMITH, South Helhnsville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Harulin's Organs. •YWT ILL IA M mH O M A~S", MONUMENTAIi, MARBLE, AND STONB MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and pat on board ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material used, and nc Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. • And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames.



r\ N SALE, Ex ' OCEOLA,' * SVTORDFISH,' ' LINDA Weber,' and 'Taupo': -ggg BACKS FLOU3 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEAHL BARLEY 18 cases BACON i 14 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex 'Aikshaw,' © London : 12 cases MACOARONI and VERMICELLI. TO AKKI YE, Per 'Schiehallion, @ Lonpon : 50 cases GLUCOSE. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street ai>id Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, liT large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Soucitoi:-, High-street. bNEY7rO~LEND7~on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ratas of interes.c.—W. H. Con nell, Volcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLTCMAN, Solici tor, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free, hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-strcat. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO J\. 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-, -~„ **>«* Total amount ing over r l •-"-•- Repayable. :;. ".. £ s. d. 4 years I 12 3 130 0 0 6 years | % 'i 143 9 2 8 years ; 7 0 156 7 8 10 years j 8S | 162 15 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, HBo.rotary. EN O ' R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-BTRKET, Auckland. *_, CARTES DE VISITS, Bs. PER DOZEN. Fexotype Portraits While: Waiting. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, 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, 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 the last ten years, and irom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar paulins always kept in stock. ijj g X L £ Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STO YES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE^ENGLISH TEA (i-chests SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and ander 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 Rail-way 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. JR. D E C O U R C V, • carver and s gilder. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, ; ■ 260, qu c c n-s tre et, 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 equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the" shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be trained, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromes, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURCY. Clearing Out Sale. Previous to making ALTERATIONS for the SPRING, to megt my Increasing Trade, I am now offering the WHOLE of my New and Well-assorted STOCK of— French Merinos ■ — Flowers Satin Cloths Feathers Serge Cloths Y^ Straw Hats Winceys FH Calicos and Alpacas (— . Sheetings Plaids \J> Blankets and Shawls _ . Quilts Waterproof : Xfl _ Flannels Cloaks . _ Crimean Shirt- Silk Velvets 5T _ ings •Velveteens r~~l p» Real Crochet Felt Shirts H f_4 <j Antimacassers Felt Costumes _ d, Hollands and Umbrellas l_ Diapers Collars & Cuffs r^ .* White sshirts Ribbons and w~i _ Crimean Shirts Scarfs **j _ Men's Vests and Muslin Work ' «| Pants Dress Buttons _^ £ Printed Mole Wool Fringes q Trousers Fancy Wool Cj Collars & Scarfs Goods ~ Belteandßraces Hosiery Waterproof Berlin Wool r Tweeds Goods HH Blue Diagonal Underclothing Cloths Stays ■ ALL AT AND UNDER COST PRICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CIEARANCE.



Entertainments, &c THEATRE R O V A L. Manager and Proprietor R. J. DeLJaa. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, A New Comedy To-night! Brilliant! Sparkling! Attractive LaST FOUR NIGHTS of the Re-engagement Of the popular American artistes, Mr. JOHN JACK and Miss ANN IK FIRMEST! First production of the entirely new and ■ most amusing Comedy, OUR BOARDING-HOUSE! The leading attraction for two seasons in America, now produced in the Colonies for the first time, with a perfect glitter of talent, Pro. Gregarious Gillypod (inventor of a flying machine) John Jack Beatrice Manheim (a widow pur sued by an Italian) Miss Fra*r iw Walter Dairymple (with a fortune). J, B. Steelo Colonel M. T. Elevator (open for a speculation in grain) J. Musprrave Guisette Fiaretti (an Italian) C. Buriorct Clarence Dexter (with a hand and . heart) J. O'Brien Matthew Eligible (with a platonic love). H. M. Emmet Dr. Shouter (the pillman) Jv£ ys*li Mrs. Violet Eligible (given to flirt). Mrs. w. KiU. Mjs. Dalrymple (with twins) J. Raymond Mrs e«lville<of Our Boarding-house) Miss bt. Jan Annie Colville (her daughter) Miss Wk Betty (the servant) Miss May FKIDA Y.-Fareweil Joint Benefit of Mr. John Jack and Miss Annie Firmin. Only time o* " Lady Audley's Secret." * , SA.TURDAY (Last Night)—" The New Yuv*. Prices':—Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls. 2/6; Pit, 1/. Box Plan now open at Upton & Co.'s. ATAHUHU P~UBLfC HALL. A GRAND CONCERT Will be held, in the above Hall. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, The proceeds of which will be devoted to the Parochial Funds of the Catholic Church of that place. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets,*2/6 each. T> ANM UR E HAL L. A SOIREE AND CONCERT Will be given in the above Hall, by P. DORAN'S TROUPE, on 18th JUNE, In aid of the Catholic Church, Panmure. WELLINGTON HOSPITAL. ASSISTANT SURGEON. Wanted, a legally qualified Medical Man, under 30, and not married, as Assistant Surgeon for the Wellington Hospital (about 50 Bens). Salary, £250 per annum, with Rooms (unfur nished), Rations, Gas, Coal, &c. Applications, with qualifications and testimonials, to be sent on or before the 20th June, 1878,-ad dressed to ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, M.D., Colonial Hospital. Wellington. May 27,1878. HASH TON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, . „- . 8, New Zealand Insurance, Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, .. ST. MARY'S ROAD, Ponsonby.—A Family- Residence of 8 rooms and back kitchen, veran dahs, balcony, well, large tank with pump in kitchen, and. gas laid on, together with the lar^e allotment upon which it is erected, planted wiui fruit and ornamental trees, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view of the harbour. This property is for Sale or Lease. PONSONBY ROAD. - A very pleasanf'y situated Suburban Cottage, with grounds. Healthy situation, and extensive view.' 'Busses pass every quarter-of-an-hour.: 95 acres of Good Bush Land in the County of Marsden. 10s. per acre, WAIUKU.—A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. NORTH SHORE. — 80 acres near Stokes' Point. - EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road, to Onehunera. 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 rooi', verandah, stable, &c, with fine yiewlboth back and front. SKSE'aaS3'®* KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. . PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. : ' NORTH SHORE.—Eb'gible sites at Stoke' 3 Point, North Shoie. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— EDINBURGH-STREET. Newton. — A well nished 5-roomed Cottage and garden. fiPONSONBV/.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing 8 rooms and scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs and balcony, garden, and every convenience. . ■ BRIGHTON ROAD. — A very pleasan'Jy situated Cottage, containing 7 rooms, with gar den, and.good well. A Comfortable Seven-roomed Cottage with an acre of land, near the Junction Hotel, jJn very good order. Zl^SZSS'SW**?*'* • ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden.j.orchard, and Pad dock. K^&aA.iioiatte—. , A Large Store in the centre of the City, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for .-team purposes is built on the pre- • mises. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water 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 both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. TOHN QOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8, QUEEN-STREET,! Auckland. v; •-:.* ■;,-./■ ■, i .*_^__- .■ . . *■'~, Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pasi sengers. "vflW ZEALAND INSURANCE i_l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - - iSI.OOO.OiK'. 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, Rißks on Spenio aubiect to special arrangements. *ar Losses Promptly Paid. O-raOTWV: P. PTKRCTC, Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents* Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. VesselP, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius,"itbe Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, . Manager MUSIC CLASS FOR PART SINGING AND THEORY. Mr. Beale begs to notify to those wishing to join the above Class, that a new term will com mence on Wednesday next, at the Church School-room, North Shore, commencing at a quarter 7/ o'clock. Graf ton Road, 3rd June, 1878. /^UTHRIE AND LARNACH'S NEW \JT ZEAIiAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE CO. (LIMITED). DUNEDIN. Auckland Shareholders can obtain their Dividend Warrants at our Branch Offices. Custom-house-street or Onehunga. ..: J.W. WALLER, Manager Auckland Branch. Auckland, 3rd June, 1878/