The Evening Star.

Vol. XX.-^o. 3,445

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-s&§^ "IjIOR SYDNEY AND MEL -4illllß^ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. -She is due here on the 3rd proximo, and will leave for the above ports on or about WED NESDAY. 6th February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 15, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand3<limited). Time Table—January, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manu~att. ■Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Takanaki Tuesday, 29th, 4 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen- Wharf. Hawea ... Friday, 25th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. ~ Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 6 p.m. — esr Cargo must bo alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within he Colony: available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARL^NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. W A X U X U -^J^sS* The p>a _ OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 26 —Saturday, 10 am. 26—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Headß 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, 0K WAIUKU. The s-g _ TA M O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 24—Thursday, 9 a.m. 24—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 26—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. , Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. .aryjK.. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK 3flLi_J_S LAND and the THAMES. Steamers KOTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Thnrsday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 mlenight From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 1 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10s; Steerage. 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti. ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ig,^- QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, & LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnignt From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 1 p.m. Durham—Friday, 1.30 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. For Coromandel — Durham—Wednesday, 2 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. , jG^gkv TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. The fine Al Clipper Ship ■SbHbSHbi may queen, 733 tons register, Robebt Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offioea of the underaigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, SSbaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. j and Co. ,s^fe^ rrfOß RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small -parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i 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 s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOB, MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' S.taffa' for all Bay op Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows s— Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR, Manager. AND FROM _S|||rfg=i;lO RIVriRHEAD 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. •S&feg^ TTIXCURSION TO WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain .smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. __ _ _ _ j. casey & son; i£**Ak imiKSf'SHIP FOR LON- JO DONDON DIRECT. JS^^^^" The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Archd. Robbrtso.n', now loading, and having the - greater part of her cargo engaged. Trill have , fiuick despatch. ; For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Compawt LIMITED), Agents.



«*£W^ CJTEAM ON the KAIPARA. «£-:2z3£*s& Tne Biß . KINA will leave Helens ville as under: — . , For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. _,„_, For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1-30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j CA SEY & SON. _=->*** C<TEAMON THE KAIPARA Sllllfe WATERS. jL^a e bak^ur su, Tir5 A T' A s^ A; Matjngawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving DargayiUe on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn inpassengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.60 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. <St*fe>^ THOR THE HOT SPRINGS, -H_£E^. p MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, ana 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. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight O n P aßßageapjly c to gß!Y . fesoy/ . f\ N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings tor Gas and Water Pipes, 8-hght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST F'EBT. T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. "VT OTICE OF. REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, jar R E M O V E D "®» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEH-STREET. N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. TmOR PRIVATE SALE. To Close Partnership Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & ?mith, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. mAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH _I_ SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with onjy one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. |^ATS! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW OPEN. - New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con venience. __ ~ . N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house- CHA RLES VEITH. Whangapoua Steam Saw mills. cutting 140,000 weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ~T MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply op CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7Jd per tin Tart Fruits. In 21b. tins, 9d per tan Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH &CO.'S



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. F~ ISHEE AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. . . Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer warded to all parta of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN begs to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict at tention 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. JELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of|Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. oiass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRBET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Gallebuis, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ■VT"E"W S UMMEE GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN bTREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Famenoth,' Eight Cases ) These Good* are Very New Summer Millinery [ ciwicc, and will be &SSiS£££BXESJ s°" <»**»• He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Dis count will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. Tjl RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. Four Door 3 from the Union Bank. __ P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto 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 MANUFACTURERS, 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. BGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. T~ O 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 satisfao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANUFAornRERS, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Latb Hill & Fenton). By Special Cs_3ft_Jr£s^K%^ Appointment Excellency ""fiEffflß"i«l«* r tb.e Governor. WHOLESALE AKD RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUERN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. -Jt/r R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON (ti^=£l Wakekteld- DENTIST, iZZffQB? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. 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. , "VTEW QJE.ASON'S mE A S Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Flavour, are ao knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/, 2/6,3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only V8 $ Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED, Please Note the Address :— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL |GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, ODposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. JANDJ. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bat Steam Mills,- And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.' 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, k * ° w 02 TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JJL DECORATIVE PAINTER. & pi — Estimates furnished, and experienced H Workmen Bent to all parts of the Province. O Q —— J.H. requests attention of Builders and. N *& others to his New Glazing Tariff. # ,1 J. HENDERSON. \ w ■ w o * — .« 8, WYNDHAM-STREET.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnont). at reasonable rates. AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Disperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of thf Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the late pronrietor. The Hoikl offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, aud the charges mode rate. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers. a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in couneotion with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. GrUTHRIE & liARNACH'S NE-V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEICD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses,*&c. t& Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager "TO- ATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH. try A. G. BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with tba Trade, enables him to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, Guaranteed. WATCHES, Gold and Silver Geneva, Guaran teed. English Hall and Bracket Clocks. Jewellery, Gold Chains. Lockets, Studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Transit observation. A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank offliNew Zealand. IT AMI L T ON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs. Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c., &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. K3" Agent: Auckland E\tenin3 Star, "a UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK Is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. G. SAND 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. /^ HE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. . All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must bo allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN. Jdon. Secretary- Auckland, January 14,1878. AN EXHIBITION of Needlework, &c. ? by the Children of the Lake, Stokes Point, and Devonport Schools, will be held at the Lake Catholic College on THURSDAY. January 24. Prices for excellence of work and good conduct, will be given to the children by Mrs Whitaker. Each child present will receive a Gift. Parents and friends are requested to encourage the children by their presence. Doors open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, 6d; Children, Free. Conveyances will run from Mr O. May's Residence every two hours to and, from the Lake. pALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <it the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfrtting 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 completedaal t nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention, S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Auckla Waterworks, wrllesley-street, ATTCIKT,AN"n. W-IXEY'S B L AC|K LEAD: " Cleanliness." W. G. Nlxcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.— There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. . O~ N S A L E By the Undersigned, ex California from 'FriBOO: 4 cases Brooms, 30 barrels Pork 8 cases Hams, 10 oasko Neatsfoot Oil 30 casks Glue. H. CAN HAM.



CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \_J SCHOOL. PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, February 4th. j AS. ADAMS, B. A. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETKR MASON, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 28th instant. _^ RS. MITCHELL'S Singing Lessons will re-commence on WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant. The Juvenile Class at 4 p.m., and the usual Adult_Class at 7-30 on Friday, 25th. MIS"^ VAUG HA N TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parneli-. Terms on application. QANS'~SOUCIi EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Shayle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Bth July, and the Ist October. MR. BEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TUITION.— The Onehunga Young Ladies' School re-opened on MONDAY, the 21st in3tant.—MßS. MORRISON. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING J\_ SCHOOL (In union with the " Society of Arts," London), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Mastek-5 ; Mr. JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Arts"). Mr. G. WARING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity), from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art-MR KENNETH WATKINS, Artist. ' -' School wifl Re-open on MOND IV, Jani 28. Evening Classics will be formed for French, German, Latin, Mathematics, Drawing and Designs, Arithmetic, &c For particulars apply at the School on and after 17th inst. TVTIGHT SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, J3I every night at 7 o'clock. Fee—ONE SHILLING weekly, in advance. TT'STABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG JjJ LADIES, PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. Mrs. Kayk Wright wishes to inform her friends, and the parents of her pupi'B, that School Duties will (D.V.) be resumed on WED NESDAY, 30th January, 1878. A Pupil Teacher required. Vacancies for 2or 3 Boarders. MRS.%WOOLLEY (from London and Paris), Teacher of Music and Singing, win resume her Engagements on Monday, 28th January, 1878.—Karangahape Road, (City side). . STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Syinonds street.—Mrs. J. R. Nicholson's Pupils Trill re-assemble on January 30th. DOA RTT~CTF EDUCATION. The City and Suburban Schools will be RE-OPENED on FRIDAY next, the 25th January instant. Yjsam X RlCfi . Secretary. BOROUGH OF PARNELL. Notification of the Valuation. List. take notice. The Valuation List for the District of the Borough of Parnell, for the year 1878, is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Manukau Road. All objections thereto must be left at the place of sitting of the Assessment Court—viz., the Borough Council Offlce-on or before the 15th day of February addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at such office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court.^ __ gTRANGB< Town Clerk. OWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notification or the Valuation List. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the years 187&-79, is now open for inspection at the Post office, Mercer. All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Mercer, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, end a copy of every such obiection must be left at the Post-office, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. The Assessment Court above re ferred to, will be held in the Court-house, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, IR7R THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th. 1878. T>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT^ |N O T I C E. A Special Meeting of thn Ratepayers of the above District is hereby convened to be held at Ponsonby Hal), on FKIDAY, the Ist February, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To cousider the advisability or raising money byway of loan on the security of the rates of the District,under the authority and by virtue of Part 3 of the Highways Act, 1874. for the purpose of constructing Public Works the District. . . A proposal to authoriso the borrowing of money for the above purpose will be submitted to the Meeting. By order of the Board. WM. THORNE, Chairman. Ponsonby, January 11, 1878. , BAY OF ISLANDS C'JAL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Tenth Annual General Meeting of Share holders in the above Company will be held in Mr T. L. White's Office, No. 26, Insurance Build ings, on MONDAY, January 28, at 4 p.m. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Accounts for the year ending December 31st, 1877, and to elect Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books of the Coiupany will be Closed from this date till 28th instant, both dates inclusive. By order of the Board of Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary, 10, Insurance Buildings, January 18,1878. ROWN PRINCESS No. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). Shareholders in the abovenamed Company are hereby notified that the First Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auck land, on THURSDAY, the 24th day of January instant, at the hour of 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, Mine Manager's Report Election of Directors, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. Secretary. Auckland, 14th January, 1878. IV/rOANATAIRI GOLD MINING 'COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Registers will be CLOSED from noon on THURSDAY till noon on THURSDAY the 31st instant, when a DIVIDEND (the 15th of Five Shillings per Share, will be Payable at the Company's Offlee, Shortland-street, Auck land. F. A. WHITE. Auckland, January,2lst 1878.



RC. GREENWOOD' • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden; large allotment, 6G x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees ; land has all been trenched ; freeholdj Price, £300. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomed Cottage, verandah, good stable, large allotment, 66 x 100 feet, situate in Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash : balance, 12s. 6d. per week. JKor Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, good garden and orchard, planted with choice trees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens, &c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash; balance can remain at 6 %. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at 8 %. For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres, 3J miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy w»For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20.000 acres, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale, 73 acres of Land near the Lake, North Shore. Price, £2 per acre. For Sale, 113 acres of Rich Soil at Bombay Settlement, splendid bush, 10 acres felled, land well watered with running streams. Price, £240. Terms easy. For Sale, deveral Hote's in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles of Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Market House, Auckland. AITS TON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, TO BE LET OR SOLD, a corner allotment od the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house. General Store, Butcher's Shop, Outbuildings, &c, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass. The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 andi-rail fence. . ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, _ _ -. GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with 'arge allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Road. Gocd view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. oiHEPBURN-STREKT.—A substantially-budt Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. _, , , GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass, NORTH SHORK.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. ■Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRaFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 5s per calendar month. . BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. CROS<-STREET, NEWTON Two Four roomed Jottages. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom mortious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agenta, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. yoIFN GOPP ET, 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 BUELDIN SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. All of wMch can be deait with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c., &c, Ex Late arrivals. 574 *&- PACKAGES "®* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, ' and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OLL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. IF LOU R ! T[l LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. S3T The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. T~llE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, comer of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. -.»__,. . N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. /") R G QKGANS MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN ~& SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor _..., R. J. De Lias. TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, Jan. 24, LEVY! AND HIS GRAND CONCERT COMPANY IN A Magnificent Programme. THE GREAT WAXWORKS EXHIBITION Now open next door to th« Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures ever Exhibited, comprising Royalty, States men, Philanthropists, Heroes, Nove lists, &c. &c. Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open from THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor .. .. R. J. DeLias. Director .. - Signor G. Cesan. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. GRAND FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS, Commencing about FRIDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, 1878. This Company, which has completed a brilliant Season in Melbourne, and is at present playing to crowded houses in Wellington, has made the tour of Europe, and comprises forty members, among which are some of the Leading Artistes of the World. _„ _. . Subscription List now open at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. where full particulars can be obtained. O. NOBILT, Agent. NITED E V A~N G E~L IS TIC COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Voluntary Contribu tions towards defraying the expenses attendant upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are confined to local expenses, such as the rent of the hall, printing, and advertising. Subscriptions will be received, and duly acknowledged, by the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. F. Larkms and Charles Major, the Daily Papers, any member of the Committee, or the under • ALLAN W. WEBB,) Joint THOS. BUDDLE, ) Hon. Sees. / fTIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to • them on the most reasonable terms. :We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. MES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, NO. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £1000. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Sth FEBRUARY, 1878. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse £500 0 0 Second Horse 200 0 0 Third Horse 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 100 0 0 Non-starters (divided) 100 0 0 Total £1000 0 0 The drawing will take place directly the list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from ths gentlemen present, Subscribers residing at a distance drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed to. Whenever obtainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange ad^ed, Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, Lambton Quay ; Or, JOSEPH AMES, Star Hotel, Wellington., JN O. C. CL O UG H, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Piece 3 effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number • of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TT'AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. 7, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, 15th January, 1878. "WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 30th January, 1878, for the Erection of a Manager's House at Helensville. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessanlly accepted. JAMES STEWART, . District Engineer. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Moi-tgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. M~~ ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— 4 R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shorttand-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLTCMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. -. A UCKLAND LOAN M&sS J\. OFFICE, 0-j#M^ 165, QUEEN-STREET, *J«" I OPPOSITE (-0 SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the'LoWKST- Rate op Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in every transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the security of Valuables. [Establish rd 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. \JSB, Private Entrance down right of way. "SS \TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,000.* Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRM of every description of Property Tnay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tar Losses Promptly Paid. OTCORGR P. PTTCRCR! Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or [Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from Londou, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands; &c. liOWKST CURHENT RATES. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager v '