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AUCKLAND, N.Z., Fit!DAY, JUNE 14, 1878

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"T^T "O EGU LA R MONTHLY #W^>- &\) STEAM COMMUNICATION between- AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AN D MELBOURNE^ ■ The foafc and favourite s.s. HERO, „ nt nin Logan, may be expected here again Soot the 30th instant. ahp will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16^g' AaCkland' r^TT55f~ g q(aA.MBHIP COMPANY \) OF NEW 2R-A&AND (LIMITED). TUime Table—June, 1878. i,nR TVURANGA, POVERTY B A I', FiCA"fRR WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, 7x9 PORT CHALMERS, from Queen stkect wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. itawea • Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — XAUFO '•• Thursday, 27th, 4 p.m. — ffARTARANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (prom Manukau). TaraNAKI Tuesday, 18th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaboa... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. (S»9! .. „. ! (FROM QUEKN-STRKET WHARF). PSTOBUA.. Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Hawea .. Monday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . .. Monday, 24th, 4 p.m. — "isr Cargo must be alongside ono hour before ime of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and Went Queon-streets. "7-ZTg^ T^OR LONDON DIRECT. 4=jp|s**3||^ The regular trader ■iliiilia SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. "rt^-s^ TjlOR LONDON DIRECT, <|^|i|P||W TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. it./ iI"W '"CM rpjjg magnificent clipper barque SCHIEHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Levack. due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, June 13, 1878, ;SSk. CITEAM BETWEEN AUCK l|i||ggK3 LAND AND the THAMES. "S.s. ROTO MA H AN A. Time Table: From Auckland- Saturday, laid-up for insp action Monday, 3 afternoon From Thames- Friday, 5.30 afternoon Saturday, laid-up for inspection Tuesday, 8.30 morning Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7a. Bd.; Steerage, 53. Return: Saloon, 10a.; Steer- Sge> 7a' FRASER fe TINNE, agents. -i&fe^ CJTEAM TO THE1 THAMES T&SsEß^fj OOROMAKDEL, AND •aSssaefcSi' OHINKMURI. tongaluro, enterprise, durham, and te aeoha. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise, 8 p.m. Saturday, Tongariro, 11 p.m. From Thames — EWday, Tongariro, 4 p.m. Saturday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The s.B. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «££V?e^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA l||ig|> Jj ROA, and MANGONUI. The.s.s. lONA will ieave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.ni. 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. 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 :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Monday, 17th June Friday, 21st June Wednesday, 26th June Monday, Ist July Friday, sth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather Dermittincr). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. «Skfe^ Q TEAM TO AND FROM j^y£|2«^K_) RIVifiRHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. Fromßiverhead—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m.! S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. !~K^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE vC&Cgi^. >O AND PUHOI. vmrw ri'Bat TAM O' SHANTER Will commence to run as under : For Wade: From Wade: Thursday, 1.30 p.m. Friday. 6 p.m. For Puhoi: From Puhoi: Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares :—For the Wade : Single, 4s ; Return, 7s. For Puhoi: Single, 6s ; Return, 10s. MASTER. Agent; Or, G. R. McNAB, 30, Queen-street. P.S.—During the trip to the Wade the Tain o' Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. M":"'«^&^ I" ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR 3aß|Tgg>; J^J WAIUKU. Timetable:— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June June 11—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. 21-Monday. 11.45 a.m. 21—Monday, 4 v.m. 26-Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26—Wed.. 0.30 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 June, at 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. -nioirTiE^r)T~sPMif§s, 4lli|g|L P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as undar :— _ AOCLAND 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 Jvlaliurangi 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 oiroumstancßS permitting. ; Not responsible for Parcel* put on boacd with out a shipping note. t por freight or uassaae ipply to ■ n J.C i.B¥ ■■& SOX,\



«_3*®_», QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. For Kaepaua Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhark, and Daroaville. 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 ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OB CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.3 C p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASrer & SON. Red Office. Whacf. «Sgs3g^|^OU PRIVATE SALK, k*»->reSsg> The paddlo steamer RUBY. JOHN LE YDON. Grahamstown, has received instructions from Mr. Burmingham to sell the above well-known Steamer, which is wel adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be had on application to E. & H. ISAACS, Fcrt-street; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thames. W A I U X U. tsiiSSSy The p ; B< OREGON will leave foi Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Juno. June. 14—Friday, 4.30 p m. 15—Saturday, 9 a.m. 17—Monday. 6.30 a.m. 17— Monday, 10 a.m. 19—Wed., S a.m. 19—Wed., 12 noon 22-Saturday. 10 a.m. 22—Saturday, 2 p.m. 21—Monday, 12 noon 21— Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., i p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, ! p.m. 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. July. ' July. I—Monday, 6 a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at S a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, 01. Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. . , Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin s, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towuco of Vessel" as per agreement. eSiks^OTEAM ON the KAIPARA. *^z&s&e The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamaxea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohc, 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 'ITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otarnatea on Fridays, and for Port ■ crt on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. <Sto__*_ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 3*p_pgjs_- jc\- company. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on MONDAY, 17th June, at 5 p.m. Saloon Tickets: Single, £4; Return, £7. Freight, landed on wharf, £1 5s per ton. W. LODDER, Manager A uckland Steamship Co. im II E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS~CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. C A I* T E R^ FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. ft'-ai ,7 LAN Vl LLE & ELLYETT, HJT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND; And at Edkn Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. / C\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. B AND L MQL E O D~; JT o TIMBER MERCHANTS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). AJI kinds of Timber supplied to order. ALLOW, 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 ZI E & ROS S, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE & ROSS. jj s aT~ L £ Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA. (i-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. AIK AT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to ttt , tt3 , W. S, LAURIK, . Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. T R. D E C O U R C V, ci • CARVER AND GILDER, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, qu c c n-s treet, 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 framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to besold cheap.^ _^ b COURCY^ PIANOS, 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 Hamlin's Organs. i^i REAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES. WILKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. £& NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED —Note Prices— Women's Kid Elastic Sides, sewn, 7/6 American Boots, superior quality, 11/o '„ 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' 3 BOOTS EQUALLY AS CHEAP



VIC TOK I A FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, • Have Always on Hand: Flour Oatmeal Sharps w heatmeal 1 Bran Maizetneal, &c. s Oats, Maize, Barley. &c, crushed. i GUARANTEED ACETIC ) \J 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 powerful in allaying fever, [ and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, > and easily applied. Having been long in 1 general use at Home.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, I many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. The "Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutfcs and Sons .' Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets. Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MAC KAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, Junction of Qukbn and grey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persona desirous of acting as agents !in any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. 1%/|" R. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON jCSP^SJj Wakkfikld- DENTIST 'ZtjrSSr street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover1 Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Sot). MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (Fob 3 Ykars with Messrs. Mason Bros., Quren-strekt), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that ho has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesloy street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST 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, ita, Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &0., WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, two doors bslow Mrs. Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for Ladies. RE C E I V D, Ex 'Hero': A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF MESSRS. GUEST AND CO.'S FANCY MIXED BISCUITS. CONSISTING OF Nicknacs Cumped Edged Victorias Coffee Fancy Mixed Beta oral Prince of Wales Osbornes Picnics You Yangs. ROBERTSON BR O S., FAMILY GROCERS. Upper Syiionds-street, Auckland. X CJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAJtt STREET, (Next Shakes vi.aRE Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work _2T 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 tho whole of tho Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. __ VI7 G. B U T L E R, VV • BLACKSMITH, South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. /Si H O I L A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTI6E TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. "OoNES : BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. KOPPET. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofFPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, i Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glas3 Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRBKT. tS" 0 T 1 C E, The undersigned having a Large STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen year 3, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (Of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. -,__„_ __T Orders- left at the City Estabhshmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving thoir Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. A N D J. S O P P JS T, « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,.Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd ~| OH N QOP P E T HOUSE, LAND,? AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS. Buitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN "SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8 : QUEEN-STREET, j Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pasi sengers. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in am styles, ny WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruier, and Account Book Manufac turer, sexi doorS^to Bveninb Stab office Wj-ndii-im-KfrOt-.r, . ■ ■ •



X^T ILL IA M m H,O M ( ,A S, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut..,. ■,: \\, Accurate and Beautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstb'ries, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. V Work done by First-class "Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material used, and. no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Atjckland. And at Augustus-straw* Shortland, I ■_:_■ Thames. , ~ NEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga _sat his Coach will run as under: — I Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. SHE 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, &o. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller": 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7. 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & XiARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunoa Branch. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MAN UFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON T-ANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <tt 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 nrst-claSB machinery, and having completed aIL 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 for Auckla Waterworks, WELLESLEY-STREET, ArrngT.ANTt. 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, GJrain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the ColOiiies, America, China, Mauritius,*i.th« Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Aucklaud. A. BOARDMAN, Manager rriHE globe marTne-insurance JL COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. All Marine Risks taken at lowest current rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, oi at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under signed. HENRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-street \TKW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±S COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital „ _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyago or 'iirno. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. jkw Lohbkb Promptly Paid. ftKOROB P. PTWRCTC. Manaeer. J3OOTS ! jOOOTS ! I OOOTS !!! CHEAPER THAN »HI CHEAPER THAN KV_R ! *XL 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, the Goodwill, Plant,/ Machinery and Fixtures. 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. tsr Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. TXAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICEj B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. Tji INE S T S AM|P L E WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG. AL O V E T T, _ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. 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 thoroughlj shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a;!very small advanc on cost for cash. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By"r ial Appointment Excellency ■4toSa**^^^tW the Gover Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEBN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. tSB. CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Ft'^OTYPE Portraits While Wa:ting,



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M""oisTSY~Tb LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con neß, Vulcan 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. COLKJ [AN, i Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-cLoss free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ±\- OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities oi Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rate 3 for every • £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-! Pq _ wnob- Total amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. s. d. £j a. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6yeara 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. mAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial, i Wo have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants ua in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. /-IA|RGO AND TTCT^AIG, QUEEN-STREET, Nexf.E. Waters', Confectioner. t2T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. Maramarua Coal jVline. coals! coals?! coals!!! Where do you Buy your Coals ? The undersigned is prepared to supply Coa in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is tho FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one TRIAL to make it a universal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater :— Single Ton 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons 163. 6d. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. tig, Orders LrcrT at MESSRS. STONE BROS. ln TT prv stufft- W. H. FENTON, j-yUEEA-bTHKbr, Or, CHAS. HARDING, SOLE AGENT. Breakwater Yar d, Will receive prompt despatch. (^HIP CHANDLERY & SAIL MAKING. NOTICK 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. OTOMAHANA AND THE HOT LAKES.! A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawers, Ohinemutu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY SHOBTLAND-STItEET, AUCKLAND. .^.. A M E S .BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship 8 side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnont> reasonable. MR. FAULDEIt, 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, Queen-streor. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts, I"7 IS H Eit AN D CO Whoiesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baco Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ATCHES! WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad £210s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, £A 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £1 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £610s. Xs_» Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo yearß. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch maker Victoria-street PD " O X A JM • begs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates for cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt; New castle, 2s 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or. with P. Doran, Express Stand, Victoria- N.B.—Coal and. Firewood, cut and uncut > delivered in any quantity. Oke 1= Oil per .bag,



HW A I T £, , Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREHT, Wishes to inform the public that he i 3 the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, 1 can defy competition. CEMENT! 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 E3nt to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JEXKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. oTeTTTI 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 BR O T H E RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANKERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' 1 Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlera' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street ' Works: Panmurc, Auckland, i Country orders promptly executed, i Goods shipped to all the Cololoniea. 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 havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND EROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. / \ / mHOS J. HARBUTT, | Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, i VICTORIA-STREET EAST, j Auckland. I In o it s a: l, W, 1 PIANOS. HARMONIUMS. AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H 6~W" DEN, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes; a £75 Piano to be sold for £UO. Others at similar reductions, viz., Allison's at £50; Bord's at £32 and £25. TAMES McLEOD, BUTCHER. HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). r\ N SALE, EX ' OCEOLA,' ' SWORDFISH,' ' LINDA Weber,' and ' Taupo' : 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 18 cases BACON 14 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex ' Aikshaw,' @ Loxdon : 12 cases MACCARONI and VERMICELLI. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. ! WH. HAZARD, • gunmaker, 16 7, Queen-street, In returning thanks to the Sportsman of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal sup port accorded to him since commencing business I in this City, begs respectfully to call attention to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of BREECH AND MUZZLE - LOADING SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AND PISTOLS, SPORTING POWDER, CHILLED SHOT, ELEY'S CAPS. WADS, CARTRIDGE CASES, RIFLE AND REVOLVER AMMUNITION, &C, &C, &C. GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Executed with promptitude, in an efficient and workmanlike manner, and Warranted to Give Satisfaction. A TRIAL GIVEN WITH EVERY GUN. TO ARRIVE, Ex * Queen of the West' : VV. H. H. notifies to Intending Purchasers that one of the Most Superior Shipments of DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS, Is now Daily Expected by him per 'Queen of the West.' These Guns are of the most modern con struction, having been made expressly to his order. In consequence of arriving rather late, they will be offered at Unusually Low Prices. THE SHOOTING GALLERY Is OPEN DAILY for Rifle or PioTOL Practice, or for Instruction in the Use of Fire-arms. W. H. HAZARD, 167, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. __ \ RN OL D, HINES, & CO. Have REMOVED their Offices to their Kauri Gum Stores, CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE AND FORT-STREETS. ON SALE (in lota to suit purchasers, at Very Low Prices: 9000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene 500 cases Heywood and Co.'s Chairs. T3RIME OALT ET ERR INGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. thirty half-barrels now landed in fine order. Also, TWENTY HALF-BARRELS PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED HA MS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT -pi TTEWIN & T>ROTHER FANCY 8 GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS. m THE X POT, : Q U E E N - S T R E E T, ANIj AT THE .. .= ,; T H7a M E S.



' jEnterftainments,^&q 1- __ - m H E A T R E R O V A L-. JL Manager and Proprietor R. J. DoLias. Roars of Laughter at tbs new nnd delightful •-jSSS^-.v. London Comedj .3.^■^■- M^"- ■ -2> '" ULTIMO ; 6b, " Stocks"v.' "Braids f " Another Grand Success made by Mr. Johx Jack as the Old Philosopher. Professor Lexington. Repeated plaudits on Miss Annie Fikmin* a3 tho Lively School Girl, Virginia Grayson. More Triumphs scored by the splendid Dramatic i»«. Company in some of the most laughable characters ever imagined. iSSSw^i'w THISLHVENING. BENEFIT OF MISS ANNIE FIRM IN ! ••;•■>-:•, -\s;-'. Positively the Last Night of 'OH^HOifl' ULTIMO ! Under the Patronasre and Presence of His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), and the City Councillors. Don't Fail to See this Grand Drama! SATURDAY (Last Night), the grand sensa tional and realistic drama.;!£>■?>"r.^~^L,». .i*'?. r^ru^DEßj^TJlEj^AfiLlGHT^r^^ MTTjohn Jack as Old Byke. Mlsi A. Firmin as liaura Courtland. Introducing the Startling Railroad Scene. New Songs and Dances, tec. These Grand Artistes, supported by the un equalled Dramatic Company, will appear at GKAHAMSTOWN on MONDAY next. Circle, 4/ ; Stalls. 26; Pit, 1/. * Box Plan now open at Upton & Co.'s. TCnNGINEER & CITY BAND FUND. fiij AGRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT I Will take place, in the Choral Hall, on mu^" MONDAY EVENING. June 17, n aid of the above funds. Under the patronage of the Captain, Officers, and Men of the Engineer Company. Tickets, 2s. 6d. each. It is requested that all Volunteers attending will appear in uniform. *$ iH *£} /CONSECRATION \J OF THE ST. GEORGE LODGE, Dargaville, At NOOK on WEDNESDAY, 19th inst. Brethren of the various Lodges are invited to attend. Banquet Free to Visiting Brethren. Arrangements have been made for Return Tickets, per Steamers, at Single Fares. The s.B. Lily will leave the Queen's Wharf on MONDAY, 17th instant, at 12.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. Designate. ■\T OUNG M h N'S CH R ISTI AN JL ASSOCIATION, WELLTiSLEY-STREFT. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1878. June 14.—"What is a Gentleman?"— Colonel Haultain. _ , July 12 —"The Two Newmans. John Henry and Francis William—a study."—Ret. A. W. Webb. , _ _. July 19.—"The Bible and Science."—Rev. D. Duttox, F.K-A.B. August 9. — "Reminiscences of Pans. — JJ. Larkixs. Esq. August 16.—" Happy Homes, and How to Maka Them."-REV. T. BrD'..LE.. September 13—(Subject to be advertised.)—DE. Cowie, Bishop of Atckland. I September 20.—"The Sacred Books of Important : Religions."—Joseph W'ilicox, Ksq.s October 11.—(Subject to be advertised.) -Rbv. CM. Nelson, M.A. Tfckfts for the whole course, to admit Bearer and l,clg.t, 55.; to admit Bearer only, 3s. 6d,; Single Lecture, Is. . . Doors open at 7.30. Seats reserved tor Lic.-vri holders ontil.S. _ _ . A UCKLAND AGRICU iTU I&£L AND J\. PASTORAL, ASSOOIATICm PLOUGHING MATCH. Will take place On SATURDAY, 15th JUNE, On Mr. Wallace's Farm, Hillside. Papatoitoi, adioining the Railway Motion. ' PRIZES. i First Claps, Double oe TnEBLH Plocghs. —Ist prize, ; 2nd, *3 ; 3rd. special prize. Second Clas-, Single Ploughs (Swing or Wheel).—lst prize, £5; 2rid, £2; 3rd, special prize. Third Class (open only to Boys under its years of age).—lst prize. £3 ; 2ud, £2 : 3rd, special prize. Entrance fee. 5 per <wflt. on amount of Ist prize money, for all classes. Also a Draining Match —Ist prize, £2; 2nd, &i ; 3rd prize, special. Eutrance fee, 2s Ci. All entries both, for ploughing and drainina: must be maae in writing, addressed to the Secretary, at Mr. J. Hall's. Otaku.hu, on or before Wednesday, 12th June, at. 8 p.m. Special prizes are offered by the-following1 gentlemen:—J. Wiseman. Ireland Bros., J. and J. Dickey, J. C. Firth, John Laiub, Cruickshank and Miller, T. and S. Morrin, Janus Mclntyre, J. and A. Dunwoodie, Close Bros., S. Green, Tho?. Eiiison, W. Patterson, E. Porter and Co., Coupland and Co., New Zealand Clothing Fac tory, Wallace and Hotham, W. G. Jones, W., Morgan, and John Scott. Dinner will be held at the Criterion Hotel, : Otfthuhu, after the Ploughing Match: Tickets, 6s each. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. ONSONBY PKEPA RAT 0 11Y SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MR«. ROBINSON, assisted by ]VIISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Musio Pupils. ASHTON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. $, New Zealand Insu-eanck Buildix*.■■ 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 larce allotment upon which it is erected, planted with 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 pleasantly situated Suburban Cottage, with grounds. Healthy situation, and extensive view. 'Busses pass every quarter-of-an-hour. i, STOKES' POINT, North Shore.—2o acres of Good Land, suitable for a Market Garden. Wood and water on it. 95 acres of Good Bush Land in the Cpun-y 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 S'tuated. on the road to Onenunsra. Kitlier for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c. with rine view both back and front. KYBEK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— UNION-STREET.— A neat well-finished four roorned Cottage, with verandah. Rent, lOi per week, EDINBURGH-STRKET. Newton. ~ A well finished 5-roomed Cottage and garden. PONSONBi.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing 8 rooms nnrt scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs and balcony, garden, and every convenience. « A Comfortable Seven-roomed Co'.tage with an acre of land, near the Junction Hotel. In very good order. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodiou3 Family Re sidence, with large garden, oi chard, and Pad dock. 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 eteam 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. : . -.-A1.-"' •:; . . H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, arid Estate Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance1 Buildings. AUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., 30 IP, CANDLE And LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of tallow. Ci (Late G. Akehs). ' •