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"pACIFIC MAIL STEAM <^^^^^~ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SY D N~E V DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on TUESDAY, 7th 3lay, carrying I-1.8.M. Mails and Passengers. \ For further particulars, freight, or passage . applyw OWEN & GRAHAM, As/ents, Auckland. I^Z 13 EGU LA R MONTHLY *sP^^-JA; steam communication '^Scf^iiS'uETWKEN AUCKLAND, SYDNtCY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite p.s. HERO, Captain Losan, -nay be expected hero ajrain about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passaso apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. AKcmta. 16 "Oueen-street, Aucklauu, May 3rd,1878. ITNION STEAMS KL? .OOMfANY ; OF NHW ZEALAND (i.TMTTED). Time Tabus—May, 1878. for tau rang a, povlo rt y ba v. Napier, wellington. )a'ttelton. and PORT CHALMERS, jcrom Quejsn 9TREKT Steamship. Dato of Sail'jig. Trails. Hawea Thursday, 9th, -i p.m. — TaUPO'.... Thursdny, ISfh, 4p.m. WANAKA.. Thursday, 23rn, i p.m. — Hawea 30th, sip.m. — FOR TAR/VNAKi, NELSON, i'.IC;V\XS. WKL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON-, AND POWT - CHALMERS, fhom Man-jkau. TVisanaki Tuesday. 7th, 10.30 a.m.! 0.15 a.m. Taiaroa. Wednesday, loth, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m.l 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2Sth, 2 p.ai.jil.ss a.m. FOR~NAPIER, WELLINGTON. I.YTTJDI^ TON, and PORT CHALMEiIS. KOTonuA.. Tuesday, 11th, -Ip.m. — FOR RUSSKLL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, 13th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 20th, 4 p.i>i. — Hawsa .. Monday, 27th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (From WEi.LiN'G'rciN)'! Wakatipd} Thursday, 16th, — I : _^ ____ FOR SYDNEY (from QtnSKN-STRBiET Wharf). Rotorua.. "Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m. — /■ST Cargo ninHt be alongside o-ae hour before time of departure. HiUNDHIISON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen aud We.at Omen-streets. ■ j£KJL QTEAM TO WOONONA, 700 tons, Captain H. Mobwick, will be des patched from the Queen-street Wharf on or about WEDNESDAY, the Sth instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. nST***"^ QfTEAM TO THE THAMES /^O CORO?,TAN])KL, AND -isassc&sss? OHINJfIMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTBRPRI«K, DURHAM, AJJD TE'AHOHA. T I M E T A Bli B : From Auckland- Tuesday, Tongariro, 12 midnight Wednesday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Thursday, Tongariro, 3 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 5 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Enterprise. 12.30 p.m. Wednesday, Tongariro, 1.30 p.m. Thursday. Enterprise, 2.30 p.m. Friday, Tongariro, 3 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine mari, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- JlllglglO LAND and THE THAMES. < ■ Steamers ' ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotomahaßa. 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Rotomahmsna. 1 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ■> FRA.SER & TINNE", agents. ,^&&^ ITIOR RUSSELL, WANG A 3||||||g;J|j ROA, ani> MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting. Passsa!?evs booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~ND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOE. 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 :— Friday, 10th May Wednesday, loth Hay Monday, 20th May Friday, 24th May Wednesday, 29th May Monday, 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weatner permitting)^ . McgaEG . Oß> Manager .^ «s£V*k^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. ■gjssßEaag The g .g t kina will leave Helens ville as under:— For OtaniAtea, calling at- junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivars, Pahi and Mata koho, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wedncßday. 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 *or Port Albert oa Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cai-go for Otamatea on. Friflaya, and for Port lbert on Mondays^ CASEY^&SON^ QTEAMON THE ICAIPARA £MSt& O WATERS. For Kaipaba Heads, Toka Toea, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapo, i£Ains TGAWHARE, ANJO DiRGAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY. Captain Rawson, wili leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning'a tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ings trfds. Pa3sengern leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 P.m., and Cargo on Monwsrw and Vrid.-typ. - J- CASKY&SOy. IWi '2- uc-^ harf «sikS?^ a TEAM TO AND Fi\oM ;O EIYi'JR.KEAD Twics Daily. St-en.Tjwjra will l.cnvo us ;'"'--":' !— Vrtum /Vuoiilßiid— y.s, .:, '>:. J''-: -^ 1--.JB.



rgIARANAKI, S.S., FOR *^^^^^^. SOUTHERN PORTS. Should the San Francisco Mail Steamer not arrive by 9 a.m. on TUESDAY, 7th. instant, the s.s. Taranakl will be Detained until 10.30 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, Bth instant, but not later. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. «^a*&^ "&TIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ■JsHjS^ Wj mahurangi, matakana. KAWAU# AND LII'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, wil] sail as undar:— Atjcland and Hot Springs.. ■From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Stuurd.ay. ti,1., 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahuranoi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday o.U(1 Friday at 10 a.irty when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawaxt, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Mutukana, &c, every Wednesday- Weather and other circumstanceQporraittinn;. Notrcsnqnsible for Ps.rcels put on board with out a Shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. GAoKV Br, SOyT. "^--^v IT 1 ° R sale". !iili'rJl^^^K The Fast-sailing Vv rell-known >.'.;.! *.'-*) Staunchly-built Cuttor ; V-J-^rtj^g. FAWN. *^-M3Sg£W Apply to C. J. HUTCHINSON, 7. Queen-street. ■"r^sk. |Tlllt S '!' Sfl 1 P FO R ja^p^s JJ LONDON. jyp||i||^ The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Ouiumander. Tho above vessel is now more than half-loaded ahd havinf? tlio remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for tho above ports in a few woeka. She has splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applica tions are earnestly requested. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. April 23. 187 S. Sj^ |fl O R W A I U X XL J The pßi OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: May. May. B—Wed.. S a.m. S—Wed., 12 noon 11—Saturday, 11 a.m. 11—Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatiyu Saw-muls, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Singlo Fares, 3/6; Return, 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Order, to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. • Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. If. ROE, TO PORT ALBERT. The s. XI N A Will leave Helensville on SATURDAY nest (instead of Wednesday), returning on Sunday. Passengers leave per LILY on Friday, at 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. "^ /TONEF TO LEND," inTarge or small .LO. sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ~\M ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— IyJL F. King, Agent, Shortland-Ktreet. ~% .-jfONEY TO LEND, oa Mortqa^e, at A-V'Ji.. the usual rates of'lntereu.—W..H. Coa aell, Vulcaa Lane. jt ,V ONEY "to hEED on first-class free- J3JL holdaecuiity, at low rates of interest.-- K. 0. DYBK, Soortlan'd-atrect. \/S "ONEV TO LEND in large or small jjfjL ?ums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .i.'M^kßon and Russell. Solicitors. \,f ONEY TO LEND, in large or small .iVJL aums.—S. Vailo, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Poat-oiSce. MONEY TO LEND ou MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solici ;or, Vulcan Lane. ATCHES! WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST , Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-made, £2 10a; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, SA is ; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, &i 103; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6 103. t;«, Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clock?, oiled and regulated, and warranted for two years. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasses. 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch maker, Victoria-street. W^ illiam Thomas, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND (STONE MASON. Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautiful 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 Best Clas3 of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. g§3 WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and i.nder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —153 „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Qnehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, M inager, Huntly, Waikato; or to ■ W. S, LAURIE, H Agent. 7, Wyndhani-street, Auckland. HAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and lu;;gap;e, meets o■■ cry train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. 3sdwajrds, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. ELWIN SI DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Rkgent-stkekt, Grafton or care of Mr. E. Wayte. or of .Ohamptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. t Xji L O U R . Ljl L O U li ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson! McGill, Hassell.J. T- Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s d 100s. B. TONES & CO. Southbn^ge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams axd Bacon. flgT Tho best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jamb. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKSJ & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinisea one Manure. Wholesale Ajzeiits—B. TONKS & CO. E DETEST " PUFFING," but itis not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. Gf'iCSsr Give them a trial. " SAMUEL COOMEB3 & CO., • 92, Queen-street.. Q~P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Mecsre. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be condueteu by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). 6. JEfOLDSHIP, Manager. T?!/i"RS. O'CONNELL begs to inform the Xv JL public that she has Removed from Coofc strcot to Mount-street, where she will stiii con tinue the Liuierick Lacu Business. All crdsm. 'iionrptiy intended to. S!iuv,-).3, f.carvm, Bi-klal l):r>sea a-;Td Veils. Latest stvie ia Collars- and \ cuii-s. Kote the,address: Mrs. O'Ccnmels, : 3ioi::tt-Ktreot."; . '



MR. tfAULDER, 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 de&iring 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 Quee.n-ntrent. REL AN D BROTHERS, "WOOL MERCHANTS, TANKERS AND LEATHKR MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' find Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting. Suction arid Delivery /Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Oololoiiies._ TO BUTCHERS,"SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ;iro Cash, Purchasers o£ Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, TaHow.Booswnx, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havfa prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at esitk-:"ac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners Asn Leather JTahotaotobkes, Auckland. CJAUNDEBS, BURGESS & CO., (D . SOAP, CANDLE axd LAUNDRY BLUK MANUIfACTUKKS, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers o!: Tallow. (Late G. AkKits). PAPERHAN G I N G S. WHIT 10 LEAD, OIL, &c, &C, &c, Ex Late Akiuvals. 574j *s* packages *®a 574 PAFERHANGIN6S, Fioin Common to tlio mostXhoice Designs in GOLD. SCUM AND lllCiiijlAN. GILT MOULI) ING S, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (!ir.r,eed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &0., &C, &CC. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicatk Paint, Oxide of Ikon and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, ■ and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass-o£ every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUIiEN STREET. Auckland, January(23.lß7B. WH. SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER,,on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Bulldiuc,-Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, <see. %WE. F. B. WOOD HA M iVi. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warchonse, Shorciand-struet. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gmiticmen. T> C L A R X, jL * Shipping and Commission agent Wharf/OKohunga. TtTORIANBY H O U SE, i 1 OOBNBB OF HOBSON & WELLESLEY-STRir/.TS. The above House having been entire', reno vated uiid refitted with every convenic?;,--. is now open for xlio reception oi* Gent...-.on' Boarders or Married Couples. Terms av^iir- ; inv; to requirements. N.U.—An excellent Bath-mom. JUR-j.. HY. MILLS. XXTAIKAWAU TJMUEK YARDS VV CUtSTOII-HOUSE-STREBT and BREAKWATER ROAIK E. CABB Has on Hand and to Arrive ; t A Good Assortment oC KAURI, First,and Second Class; also WHITE PIVK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flcoriuir, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks -Vo.. | ■ &C, • &C. L|> Uxi »ALI!, TO ARRI YE : Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from.Oainaru, and Brigantina ' Ethel,' i'rom Tiniani: 3,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT 2,000 sacks PRIME OATS (In Wholesale Lots Ont.y), And will" be followed by Regular Shipments throughout the season. McKENZIE & ROSS. (HHURCH OF EN^IANI)~GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Affiliated to the Nov.- Zealand University. • The present Quarter commenced on Friday, 12th April. JAS.L ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master KNEfUNGA A.ND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:—* Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga : 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. - 1 P.m. J* R. D E C O U R C V, • CARVER ANDIGILDER, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260. qu• k c n-s tree t, 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, Picttu-e Frames, Clocks, See, re-gilt equal to now. Picture B'rames. —Supplied :on ther shortest notice o.t 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 framed, to be sold cheap.^ r COUR cy._ MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Yj-arb with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladie3 of Auckland that he has commenced a Private business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladles at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo Ladie*' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet is iti receipt of TiATES I PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. 554, Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address: — , MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdhesskr, &c, 81, HOBSON-S'i'REKT, opposite Scotia Hotel, ARM OC X BROT HERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Cheek, Richmond. 13, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. . On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aiduiteration. MR. T. Tll A F F OR D, ■ . SUPiGTSON Wakeeieu>- DENTIST, '£fg[fro street. Teech Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). If! I S~H~EIi ~A N D CO., 1 WmoiMßAXja. Shipping & Family ■BUTCHER, Queen-sti'oet, next Bank of Nevr Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of aH kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongnea, Home-cured BBC^a. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Daalers 5.n fiame. Live Pheaaauta for %?pa:o.->:1 :..•• ?.ii ptu-tw of the coJony nxiou r^eeipt p Ci'.-if-.f ?■;:■•(]■ i.if.R wr^sdon in tov^nor snhurrts. iT IXnTIX' !. 55 & ELLYETT, \;JV T7. >. DXA.I KR3 & GROCER?', US.- Qi:-EEN-STREET, AUCKLAKD; iiHD-AT EDKW TiCItEACK. I 'ifiv-xdv"•:■■:■ vra.'.ifor! on fu:: ■ orders, an'! Cocas j -<■ d,livored.



OOTS ! JtSoOTS !! .OOOTS !!! CHEAPER THAN S|ll CHEAPER THAN EVER ! ' W*aL 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, this Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, AND FIXTC'KffiS. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. £3" Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, , Auckland. No connection with any other house in town oc suburbs. :OONES J BONES !'~ BONES'! Jj_jp Bought in any quantities for Cash at tha Fiee man's Bay Bone Mills, find at No. 101, Lower Queon-streot tiy J. & J. SOPPET. lyjr k r i c. c a ii d i '(From Milan), PROFWSSOIC OF ITALIAN AND ENGLISH SINGING, And the ITALIAN LANGUAGE, Address care of Messrs. Hoffman and Queen-street. " H"~l~L L AN L> HUDSON, CHEMISTS, 57, VICTOIUA-STREET. NOTICE. The uudersigncd bejJS U> inform his friends and customers that ho is about to resume the management of his business, which will still be carried on in Ihe Bame place, and under the same mimp. or style. ' i AMES Bj?U T C H E It CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goodo Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortcut Notico. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut' or uncut), at reasonable rates. X\TE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW V ? II ATS at 50 per cent. UNDER COST. ta&, A Large Line in Boys' and Men's ut 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clo'-hing Mart, 92. .Queen-street, Auckland. m G. SAN D E S JL o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plan 3 supplied on the shortest notice. An cxtnnsive and intimate acq\iaintanco with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. rU . W A I T E, BL 11.. Majjuicacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREUT, Wishes to inform the public that he 13 the only one in the Province who devokis the whole of his tirue to the übovo business, and with hia faoilitii s for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. 1 ~T owlnn cr to n, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYMJHAM-STREET, (Next Shaksbi'sxkr Hotel). U-iving introduced Steam Power, ho _ «v prepared to make a Roductiim cz Twenty per cent oil the price oil all common work. Sir Country On'iora punctually attenflca to. OLL AN D & ij O R TZE It (LATE HOLLAND &z CO.), &&*>, QUEEN-STREET /G&O, Biig to announce that the Grocery Busine . hitherto carried on so successfully, under ii » styla of "Holand and Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the well known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURN the same having proved itself to be tho best policy during the preceding three years extensive business dono under Mr. Holland's supervision. 5 Tho new proprietorship respectfully request a ccntinuuiico of the liberal support hitherto accorded. ;, Sample op Prices— Family Tea 3, 2s. per lb. Splendid Tea. 2s. 6d. per lb. Company's Sugar, 4id. and sd. perlb. New Season Jams, 7id. per lb. Keiller's Marmalade, lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHIPMENT OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED. H A M S A N D BACON, DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Low. Together with a- General Stock of Grocery not to be surpassed in. Auckland. N.B.—-Families waited upon.pOrders per post or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station fbek .ov CHARGE. <3 HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OP 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 intimate his intention o£ continuing this Business in all its branches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and from 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 'i'ar paulins always kept in stock. IW"JSW ZEALAND INSURANCE 1$ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - - £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund -. .. ... £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of ever? description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goodß, and Freight Insured, by etoamers and gaiiing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. r%T IjOhhks Promptly Pair. PtWORGK P. PIKRCTC, Manager. SOUTH B.RITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents Insured. • Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessel?, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, thf Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. H?ad Office, Auckland. ?A. BOARDMAN, . Manager. T UCKLAND PERMANENT CO Jpi OPERATIVE BUILDING AXD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-strekt. LOANS granted upon approved securities u£ - Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of iß^'O to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p Tsr pf> v Total amount ing over v>e<su. Repayable. a. ti. & s. d. 4 rears .. .... 12 6 ISO 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 " 3 years 7 S 15-3 7 6 JOyuars 8: 3 , 162 IB 3 DEPOSITS receive'";* repayable ?.'•:, szven. days luvhce, and bearing interest at tho rats of 5 per



I M. LENNOX, Estate Agent and Valuator, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays only. ■ TO &2° T0 LEND on good 3Ct IU, UU li securities.-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. RAMA. RAMA—A firrt-class Farm of 167 acres, adjoins Mr. Maunders. The Farm is only 3| miles from the Drury Railway Station, is good land, and is well watered throughout. Price, £5 108 per acre—J. M. Lennox, instate agent, Auckland. FOR SALE. OR TO LET, "Arch Hill Cot tage." There are 7 rcoms, together-with wash-house, garden, &c. Immediate possess ion.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven- V roomed Residence in the Oity, well and substantially built, with largo freehold allot nifjnt haying oO feut frontage. Price-. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland, t LLOTMENT in the City, with GO feet front -I\. ago. Price, £90. Beautiful Hituation.—J. M, Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. JD'/C^—A fl»e Original Section adjoining the &J » v residence o£ A. Alexander, Esq., off Hepburn-street. The -allotment is G6 by about 200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. Auckland. H OUSTS of 1 rooms, with freehold allotment, a fow minutes' walk from the Union Bank. Price, £220.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. WAIKATO FARM—For sale, a fine Farm, one mile from Cambridge. There are 100 acres, 14 acres oi which are in wheat, 9 acres in cats, and 31 acres in good uro'.ses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables. &c. The Coach passes tha door. Price, £000.—Apply to .T. SI. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. >"OUft rr KDTCN—A Desirable . Ton-roomed Villa, in this rising district. The Villa is QlViio new, well laid out, and is built upon a freehold allotment of about one acre of volcanic soil. Price, £500-— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent Auckland. ripwo HotKMSin William-street, City ; let for JL 12« per week. Price. £150. A Bargain,— J, M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland, BAKER-STREET, City—Two detached 1 Houses; Let for Us per week. This pro perty is in the heart of the city. Price. £160. A Bargain.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. Auck land. E^PSOM— A well-situated Residence contain- J ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M, Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. t FtAA ACRES of First-class Land in the lOuV Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, aciioins the property lately sold by Mr Alacky. Price, 503 per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate ageht, Auckland. TO Lodging House Keepers and In- VESTOHB.—A Large Residence in Princes street, used us a Lodging House, with Free hold allotment. Present rental, 30s per week. Price, £.00. Terms easy.—Apply to J. M. Leunox, Estate agent, Auckland. rpAURAXGA-A Great Bargain—Farm of Ml 300 ;,c:es, with fiLo water frontage. This property is only nine miics from the?township. Price, £210 ensh. Must be sold.—Apply to J. M. Lennov,.Kstate agent, Auckland. STOKES POlNT—Comfortable Residence and O.'icrusof freehold, fruit tre'ji in fu.l bear ing. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. f> ICMMOND—Cottage, and 1J acres of Land, j^vti itear the Siaiislueriioase. Price, £100.— J. M. Lennox. Est«ito ager;t, Auckland, FOR SAL)-, a burscain—Three Cottaare3 in Nelson-street. Present; rental, 23s per week. Pries, £275. TeriiiS can be arranged.— Apply to J, M. Lennox, Estate ager.t, Aucklani. WATVVERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. "V ORTH SHORE — a desirable six-roomed ii Cottage, near to Mr. Niccol, shipbuilder, fronting ttie beach. There is a large freehold allotment. This property is only a few minutes' walk from the landing. Price. £275.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agest, Auckland. TIUUXTb' GUARANTEED ACETIC XJ 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 is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is poworful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use atHome.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. 1 The " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post onreceiptof-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 Quken and Grey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents in any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. X • KENIL WORTH' & ' TAUPO ' 20 cases BACON, in cloth '29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 Backs WHEAT. T. H. HA L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. m O A R It I V E, JL Ex ' Gael,' @ Dukedin and Oamabu: OATS OATMEAL BRAN * BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. ON SAL £, Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEBOSINK FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-chests). SAMUEL COCTIRANE & SON. A RNOLD, HINES, & CO., 11, QUEEN-STREET, Have On Sale : AAikA CASES OF THEIR CELEBRATED c? UV I? •• STAR" BRAN D X E ROSE N E O I L. 500 CASES j HEYWOOD & CO.'S 'CHALKS, i .



WB I. R C H • Wishes to thank his friends j.or past favours, and to inform tiier.i that he has Re commenced Businc33 in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr 8. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by .strict attention to the wants of Ms customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. Boots repaired on tho shortest notice. ON BALE 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Piaster Slates, Five Bricks (Sturbrifige), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen n all branches sent to ail parts of town or country. KEANK & JEIsKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. -| QUEEN-STO E T. Miss West begs to inform her customers and tho Ladies of Auckland, that she has just Opened the Show next Mr Edscm's with a Choice Assortment of Millinery. Fan .:y Goods, Uuder • derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns of all descriptions. Orders executed with promptitude. G A- R T~ E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLESLKY- STEEEI WEST. Families waited on for order 3 daily, and sup plied v/ith the very beat crality at a reasonable ha rge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and ountry orders punctually at! endf-d to. ■¥TOTii;ji O V REMO VA L. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to zhe Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C> A. HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMT "5R Foi- Sale. Ipi r! m o » n a b, \JTq Wholesale a'cd jßsstaii, FAMILY GIIOC ER, 30, QUKEN-STRSET. t@r Shipping Supplied. "®6 PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaporhangings, Sci-im, Paints. Oils, Turpentine, Colouj's, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic '•ilass PicturefeFra,me and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock iind Comx'asa Glafsst-3, 'Slased Saahes, Doors, &c. G-lass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os and 07, QUK.KX-STREKT. TmiIESE SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT.. Ex City of Auckland and Fameuoth. JAMESBL A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKKT, Four Doors from ths Union Bank. \ UCKLAND HAT MAN UFACTURY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late JELill & Fextox By Special e^S^Stfgl^ APp^;^ meot Excellency "^S&S^S^f^i^^ Governo r . Wholesale and Retail, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. _^_ RS. YANDLE~viph.es to remind the Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, to look up their Furs and Feathers, luuiis, Col larettes, iioae, Sealskin Jackets, kings, &0., avA get th^-m cleatied from moth, re-linea, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur and Feather' Trimmings marts to order. Fur and Ft-.ather Rink Hats made up ia the latest raid most fashionable Btyles. is.B.—Xev,- Zealand ilirds of every description boutrLt. — W. J. STANDwE. Taxidermist, Forriur, &0., opposite City Kail, Queeu-st.re&t, Auckland. "OOTOMAHANA AIVD.- TEE EOT J.^ La.KKS.I A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White ai:d Pink Terrae :3, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawer^, Ohinemutu. Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shoktland-stheet, Auckland. "OHOTOGKAPHiS OF ROTOMAHAJSA JL LAKE DISTRICT;. TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. *®> N.B.—The Best in New Zealand ta CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Opposite Onion Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken nstantaneonslv. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. US, CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. FE3OTYPE Portraits While Waiting, Coals i Coals i i Coals n i NOW LANDING, "BX GARSIOUTH, A CAEGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO, COMMERCE-STP.EET. ~X W E L E N A XI FROM OA3IARU. Just Aerived, AMD For Sale by The Subscriber : /»aa bags oats 01/VJ 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100'a, 50's, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L. W. EATON. ELF AST HOUSE, Grey-street.— ■ Private Board and Residence. The undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, where visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home Y>dth every attention and civility. A trial nicst raspeci;-; fully solicited.— W. R. McElwai n. mo THE W 0 li-K IN G ME NOI JL ' AUCKLAND. We can nov/ give you a really gnod BLACK! CLOTH CoA.T.for_l23. §:!., x.£ v»ovih Xs.



r g Jrl Hi A. 1 Xt £* ±v v ■*■ "• — JL Manager and Proprietor—R. J- Delias. GRAND TRIUMPH, AND PRONOUNCED SUCCESS! Of the Popular American Artistes, |ME. JOHN JACK ! MISS AN N AIE FIRMAN ! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, 7th 31A3T, * Last Night of the Great Triumph ! LAST NIGHT of FALSTAFF! FALSTAFF! Last Night of John Jack as the Fat Last Night of 58ffij8£?« **» Hal! on ly «rof^^'S|v^ ofthe NEW MAGDALEN! Miss Firmin in her original creaton of *IMO* Mbbstck (as performed by her upwards of 500 nights). ,„,„„ • John Jack as the Model Clergyman, Julien THURSDAY (for tifi^rtt Time), Mr. Jack's Great Serio-comic Drama^ JOHN GARTH ; ok, ALL FOR PEIDE ! PRICES:-Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. cd.; Box Plan now open at Upton & Co.'s. /CHORAL HALL, J thursdayToth may. ■ In Aid of the Fcts of the Ladies' Benevolent Society. COUNT DE ZABA's LECTURE on " The Ki<?tniv and Literature of Polana, ifeated with National Music. ADMISSION :-ONE SHILLING. To' commence at f.oO P-m- W 5 $ [ ° E' of Auckland in his mauageme^t of the business %£?s££& & a£ sss Ktion, and V personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction ne n^s h LM^T&emeVs Wearing Apparel (of any shade or colour.. vf:iV?^A«lfl f)ved or Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. C-f aned, Dyed, or Renewed. in any colour. a Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and I ressea. on *«£ O°rde"s left at the City Establishmen by leaving their Orders personaUy^or by letter. tj AmiL TO N\ WAIKATO SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,? Have Siron stock a complete asaortaen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines. Stationery, To?aoS?"6*.Tot,.oco Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. /ear Agent: AucsLAypgyEy^g-Si^'• _ Wo T I C E "cTTITeIi OVAL. WILLIAM PTK t>^~t7^timate thatheto Removed his DIXING-FGO-a and SlOßE^oni Queen-street Wharf w the opposite the Railway .ftatica, to receive the continv.ed patronage Oi. hi= cus omers and the public. mHE COLONIAL ■XSUEANCE A COMPANY OF NEV.: ZaIALANiJ (Rogisterefl under Ac Joint Stoc* Comsanieg . ~ Acts), :.or FIRS AND. r-IA-T.INS INSURANCE. Capital.. .. *.i '.' Two Mii-LioN Stbblixg. In 200,000 Shares of £L 0 each. Ten Shillings per Store parable thereou, making £IUO,OOO Cash-Capital. First issue, 100^00 shares. 2s 6d per share, pay able on application ; 23 Gd upon ano^ent, and o-i per share at can, not less than three mouths after registration. Chief Offices .. ■■ ■•' •• Wellington. BOARD OF MHECTORS,, Chairman : mi rr , n t Phi'iTn M.L.C., Chairman ThLo?^Board- ISfan Mutual Provident Society. "Vice-Chairman : The Hon. Randall Johnson, i^f'-^gS Director Northern Land and Loan Oompany. Jacob Joseph, Esq., Merchant. • A. de B. Brandon, Esq., M.H.R., Local Direo.or Australian Mutual Provident Society. E. W. Mills, Esq., Merchant. The Hon. M. S. Grace, M.L.C.. Local Director Australian Mutual Provident bociety. Walter J. Kathan, Esq., Merchant. Solicitors : Messrs. Brandon & Son, Wellington. General Manager. Georee Samuel Graham, Esq, now Inspector fofthe Norwich Union fire Insurance Society, and formerly Agent for the Swiss Lloyd's Marine Insurapcn Company and General Agent for the Batavia Sea and Fire Insurance Company. Bankers. The Bank of New Zealand. Secretary: For organisation (and subsequently agent for Canterbury), Mr. Fredk. E. A. Graham. Copiea of the Memorandum and Articles of Association can be seen at *a Office of the reThJ e4ectors each subscribed for £1000 cartu nnp hnlf only of the shares will oe jname apportioned a considerable nnmbei m securing a large aroount of important support, are ore mrpri to tilace the available balance m tail" Ps tooighout the Colony ] withi perßOna whose business or influence 13 calculated to J be valuable to the Company in the mutual interests- being thus possessed insurance support, and being «We topflb i tha public the guarantee of ample cash capital, wiin thorough security, will commence business, the who?e§f the remaining 100,000 shares bemrf re served for allotment in successive, issues to actual insurers with the-Company, under the provisions of Articles of ABBpwaUon. in propor tion to the insurance premiums paid by them. The proportion of shares for issue compared to the amount of pounds storiiDg of insurance pre miums paid, will be declared from time to tame at the discretion of the Directors, so as tooflera continuous inducement to insurers to jouijho ° S^veml'of the Directors have had^erience of the great advantage ot mutuality lncoune. tion with the most successful Life Association Assurance existing, and, after long considera tio^fhe Board a?e satisfied that the present proposal comprehends the most practical em bodiment of that principle applicable lOiue "SffffiSfSSi My alive to.tho-ixw^. ance of considering in the first allotment the o-reat body of small insurcv;?, and they have also determined, notwithstandingaay pressure, upon maintaining the chief point or their propcsal, viz , that they well keep in hand the. wnole ot the remaining 100,000 shares for future allotment to actual insurers upon the definite and- equit able basis above stated, which places all ranks of insurers upon an equal iooting. The Direc tors have therefore calculated upon the follow ing results, "viz.: That the method of fixing the capital will attach a larga amount of business and that the Company will have the sympathies of the public as. a colonial U-stitutioa,, open to all insurers upon a mutual principle and yet backed by a large capital, security, ana dyibi- The Companies hitherto formed have been uniformly successful, and the rapid progress of the Colony fully warrants the foundation of a similar institution in its Capital City. The rates andgeneral terms o£ business of the Com pany will bs similar to whatever may be cur rent from time to time, as tha insured will be enabled, to participate as nearly as possible m proportion to the profits derivable theretrom. It is not .anticipated tiuit any further calls will ba made. ,„» .. n , The applications for nh-.v.-s wdlbe con?ulorea as received, and the Lists will bo closed an each Province lit the discretion of tho Dktctors; ■ The Ew:!: c*f New Zci-Jar.d is'new prcirireo. to rereive ifppfientloiis.