The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Fo. 2,446

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY. JANUARY 24. 1878.

PRICE :

ONE PENNY.



'^^^^T^OR SYDNEY AND MEL- 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., Agente. 16, Qv.een-strcet, Auckland, January 15, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND3(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTONT, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manttkau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taraxaki Tuesday, 29th, i p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NA^IKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. A*ro PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ofttEET Wharf. v ' | , \\ Hawea .. Friday, 25th, 3 p.m. — ' -•■ Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — forTrusskll. bay of islands. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 6 p.m. — mt Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 18th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued «it 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within he Colony : available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MaCFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. 111X6 B* PRETTY JANE Will leave for Napier direct on SATURDAY, the 26th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland jsteamßb.jp Co. jji O R WAI U X U. "^2**S» The p. s# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : 26—Saturday, 10 am. 26-Saturday, 2 p.m. For Mauukau Heads 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, «gs|^Tm OR WAIUKU. 1 The ss# TAM O' SHANTERwiII leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiukn: Jan. Jan. 26—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 26—Satnrday, 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. Hiirst & Co., will meet with promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ,srfc*^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK "jaEMKffgg^ LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Thursday, Rotomahana ; 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Friday, Kotomahana. 5.30 p.m. From Thames — Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10*; Steerage : 7s. ares, pr y R^a ER & TINNE, agents. SP^^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 «t oa. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 33 6d and ss. Tike Table: From Auckland— Du-ham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames— Durkam—Friday, 1.30 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ;; J. EDWARDS, a^ent. rt^=^ TT 011 LONr>ON DIRECT. •^^^^^. The fine Al Clipper Ship ■■wS" MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersign 3d. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, }Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. ) and Co. «^Vte^ nrfOß RUSSELL, WANGA ,||||p?>" JC 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. 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 v— Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). . McGREGO r, Manager. •^fe^ QTEAM TO AND FROM RIVjfIRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave a3 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-3-GerOASE Y& SO*. <w£&S^ T7IXCURSION TO WAIWERA Jlllll^ t^i (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY~ Captain pMiTH, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10a. j. casey &_son; .£**>*. T7ILRST SHIP FOR LON p||j3fcg^-iJ DONDON DIRECT. ~g|ijfa^gg; The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. ARCHD. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. H"or f reisrht or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents.



,»asg^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. '^isa*&3s' The s.s. KINA will leave Helens viUe 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, Rt 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j. C ASEY & SON. «T-Y*3^. C< TEAM ON THE KAIPARA j||||p>^- O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka,. Whaka- HARA. TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain BawsON, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 1 hurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargarille on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- leave Auokla=« per CITY OF CORK on Mondaysj^«WeJ>n e gdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargoo^fe o S. c^dWay S . arfj a^Tkfn yd o^UT^. SPRINGS, jtched from end to end a*— Inches. Black thread ii^NK, Captain Kasper, ■il I not answer th c purpose •c regret to say, has bee; Hot Springs.. S.-^w *■ « • W. K.S.y Tuesday, Thursday, and . —♦ —V—- /rom Hot Springs every . _.-. n -c _O rnfi "and Friday, at mid-day. y Thursday and Saturday at*JX ,' 'oil Mahurangi every Monday and I-.'" '" .jn., when tides will allow. a- '" , Kawau, and Omaha. For Mau ••• &c, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Matak..... &c, every Wednesday. Weather and iher circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight oripassage fc SON." --s^-u OARQUE IRON QUEEN, Jf§§sß^v Sy FRO'« LONDON. -1111111^ All Claims against the above irr£?S?B?¥Kßaa vos3e l must be rendered in dupli cate, at our office, by noon of FRIIJAY, the 25th iustant, or they -gnrtbg reoggg - & QQ Agents. 16, Queen-street, 23rd January, 1878. ,£Vfe^ -\TOIICE TO SHIPPERS OF jggSJBSC^-i^ CARGO TO RIVERHBAD. No Cargo will be received after 2.45 p.m., under any pretence wha te ver 6AsßY & spy AN SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanised Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, tea. — N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORI A-ST « EET. T> C L A R " X, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, isrKEMOVED "£» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET. O~ » SAL E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. ■jmolt PRIVATE SALE. To Closh Paetneeship Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & 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. Kor particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. MASsyiBLD & Co.. Albert Iron Foundry. mAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH X 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 only one hole to ttfread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from PRACTICAL knowledge: ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. r\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 i 3 NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premiseg 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" CHARLES VEITH. Whangapoua Steam Saw mills. cutting 140,000 weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 22rd Nor-eraber, 1877.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. 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.: Wa^ch 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. J" ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a Ions? felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton. J. G. Jackson haR opened, the above. Travellers received at .any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kind 3 dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fsr warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN begs to inform • 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 as all hours. j^~winn~N~ii~ o f f i James Ah Kew and Co. bog 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 tnan 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 oftPap'erhaugings, Scrim, Paints, Oila, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturefcFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKET. CLARKE BROTHER S, (Late Crombies). Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bunk, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Ty ~E"W SUM ME R GOODS. J. M . M cLACH LA N , 218, QUEEN STREET, Has Jusl Imported, per ' Farnenoth,' 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 Pntterns. 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. T1 X E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES P, L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STI? KKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P E C I A L N OTIC E. The business hi'herto 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-etreet. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. IGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. T" 'cTbutchers, settlers, farm- EKS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool. Tallow, Beeswax. &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON <Lath Hill & Fbxton), By Special G*jSftl&£<|2sX£> Appointment Excellency "^^ow^Bß^^AW^the Governor. Wholesale and "Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 6i, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, • Auckland. MR. T. T R A FFO RD, SURGEON $aP^ Wakefield- DENTIST, QjQm*W9 street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (fiom One to a Full Set). E SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fitting 3, &c, &c ■vr c w reason's qn ea s Are carefully selected, and many Hare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and flavour, are ac 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 1/8 $ Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best duality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser.- GOODS DELIVERED, Please Note the Address :— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL [GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Onposite City Market. 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßV-STRKET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahambtown. JA N D J. S O P P & T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. - S, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc * o . B 02 TTFOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JDL DECORATIVE PAINTER. X PS — h» Estimates furnished, and experienced W Workmen pent to all parts of the Province. O Pi J.H. requests attention of Builders and H £; others to his New Glaring _ Tariff. £J J. HENDERSON. ■ (» W ■ O * — * S, WYNDHAM-STREET.



TAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle f.nd Bay of Islands OoaL Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable ratoa. T>AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, JQ; OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Lato 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 proprietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, aud the charges mode rate. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A. R KS , • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER., GAP-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, ' BELL-HANGER, &C. Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE L-STREET, Auckland. Having just recsived from The Manufacturers, a L|\.rge assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE -V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FETCD 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. t3? Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager AMILTON, WAIK ATH 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. i3T Agent: Auckland Evenins 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. S A^ N^ D E^ S~ • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Survoys made and Plans supplied on the shortest inotice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district cables T.G.S. to carry out insf ructious from clients with accuracy and dispatch. TTIXTP TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RALLS. 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 o-lsevvhere. I~"^NlT0Tl AN C E COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must ho allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILL'AN. Hon. 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 21. 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. Doom open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, fid: Children, Free. Conveyances will rnn from Mr O. May's Residence every two hours to and from the Lake. /GALVANISED 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, dt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected Hrst-class machinery, and having completed all, 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, wkllesley-strekt; A UfIKUNn. ■feXIXEY'S BLA C t K LEAD. "Cleanliness?." W. G. Nixcy'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 id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sole! everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Souare. London. Q— H-" g A L" E By the Undersigned, ex California from 'Frisco : 4 cases Brooms. 30 barrels Pork 8 cases Warns, 10 casks I>eatsfoot Oil. 30 casks Glue. H. CAN HAM. HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndiiam-strkkt, corner 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 bo had on application. QKG — ' QKGANS" MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano anu Harmonium Warehouse, quken -street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand



TIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL. PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. School Duties will bo Resumed on Monday, February^. JAS . ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Dr>ys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAU MACKAE. Head Master. I^EWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETKR MASON, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 28th instant. RS. MITCHELL'S Singing Lessons will re-oommence on WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant. Tha Juvenile Class at & p.m., and the usual Adult Class at 7.30 on Friday, 25th. M'" I~S S VAUG HA N TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parnell. Terms on application. SANS SOUCI, EMILY PLACE. _—— Mrs. Shavle George's Pupils will resume their Studies'on Monday, the 28t.h inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 2Sth 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. M~R R R WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Caro of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N. B.—Evening instruction to Gpntlcmen. UITION.—The Onehuuga Young Ladies' School re-opened on MONDAY, the 21st instant.—M US. MORRISON. A UCKLAND MODEL .TRAINING J\. SCHOOL (In union with the " Society of Arts," Ixmdon), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Masters :' Mr. JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Artß"). Mr. G. WARING WEBIJ (Hoidelberg Univer sity(, from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art—Mß KENNETH WATKINS, Artist. Pchool will Re-open on MOND A V, Jan. 28. An Evening Class, for Young Ladies, in English, Writing, and Arithmetic, will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7 to 8.30 p.m., commencing 28th instant Terms: One Guinea per quarter, in advance. A Himilar clas? for Gentlemen, on Tuesdays and Fridays,commencing 29th inst. A Special Class will be formed for Candidates preparing for the Civil Service aud University Examinations. Terms: 2 Guineas per quarter. For particulars apply at the School on and after 17th in3t. ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES, PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. Mrs. Kayk Wright wishes to inform her friends, and the parents of her pupi's, that School Duties will (D.V.) be resumed on WED NESDAY, 30th January, 1878. A Pupil Teacher required. Vacancies for 2or 3 Boarders. RS. WOOLLEY (from London and i Paris), Teacher of Music and Singing, will resume her Engagements on Monday, 28th January, 1878.-Karangahape Road, (City s'de). STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds street.—Mrs. J. R. Nicholson's Pupils will re-nssemble on January 30th. T^crA"RrD~O"F~E""DirC A T I O N. The City nnd Suburban Schools will be RE-OPENED on FRIDAY next, the 25th Januars' instant. VINCENT E. RICK, Secretary. WATERLOO QUADRANT.—Mrs. IT Norman's School.—The First Quarter of the Year will Commence on Wednesday, 30th January, 1878. MISS LITCHFIELD'S Pupils will re as=emble on MONDAY next. January 28.—Top of Grey-streec. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTKRS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner ok Victoria and Albert-str-rets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers for the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. AMES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, NO. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. dEIO-10. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Bth FEBRUARY, 1878. JOOO MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse £500 0 0 Second Uorse 200 0 0 Third Horse 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 300 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 oMainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange ad^ed. Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, Lambton Quay; Or, JOSEPH AMKS, Star Hotel, Wellington. JN O. C. CLOU GH, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, ALB BRT-STREET, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Braps and String Hands taught, nnd Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Wiih pleasure we make known that we have a Larse and Choice Supply ov CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of Firs*. Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams. Stone Fruit, 7Jd per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Poet lor London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tlio Islands, &o. Lowest Cu.rrent Ratks. Head Office, Auckland. BOAW j MANf Manager.



TOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Su'<'. or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shoep 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 on most reaso abla terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. PAPERHAN G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Latk Akiuv^ls. '574 43" PACKAGES -Si 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From 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 Pjint, 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, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 07, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. TUCKLAND PERMANENT ou- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- „„_ Wl , pl , Total amount ing over c wees. K epaya ble. s. d. £■ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on lirst-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .Tackaon and Russell. Solicitors. M ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums-.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next the Post-office. M~" ONEY TO LIiND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLTCMAN, Solicitor. Vulcan Lane. " -=. A UCKLAND LOAN Mlfe^ J\. OFFICE, o_g|L»^ 165, QUEEN-STREET, 23L OPPOSITE IIP SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARK, and overy description of ■ Merchandise, at the Lowkst Rate of 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. [ESTABMSHI-D 1565.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. 13£, Private Entrance down right of way. "ES m O CONTRACTORS. Tenders required for Lowering a House at Parnell. Plans and specification to be seen at my offlo*;, and Tenders to bo- delivered on or before Monday, the 2Sth of January, at. r.oon. W. F. HAMMOND. A. of the R.1.8.A., Architect, 42, 43, Insurance Buildings. T> EM U ER A HIGHWAY BOARD. To Contractors. Tenders required for Earth Cuttings, and about 6 miles of Ditching and Channeling. Plans and Sections to be snen at my office. Tenders received not later than noon on FRIDAY, 25th instant. P. J. DALTON. C.E., 40, Insurance Buildings. BY-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ABATTOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Notice is hereby given, in conformity with the provisions of the " Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," a MEETING of the City Council will be beid on the 30th January, 1873, to confirm the By-laws as above, passed on the 19th day of December, 1877. P. A PHILIPS, Town Clerk. J AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. James Bnird Hay, of Papakura, near Auckland, Fanner* Devisee under the Will of William Hay, late of Papakura, aforesaid. Farmer, has applied to be Registered as Proprietor of an Estate in fee simp c in that parcel of land, containing Eighty Acres, more or less, and being allotment No. 154 of the Parish of Opaheke, in the County of Eden, and being the whole of the Land included in Volume 2, Folio 132 of the Register Book. The applicant will be registered as aforesaid unless Caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before ihe twenty-oixth day o£ February next Dated at the Land Office, Auckland, the 16th uay of January, 1878. THEO. KISSMNG, District Land Registrar. "ipUSSOLUTION OF PAKTJNJhiRSIIIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing and known under the title of Gundry and Wood, carrying on business as Nurserymen and Florists in the Domain, Auck land, is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. Dated this 17th day of January, 1878. <q,VnP«l\ GBO- B- SUNDRY. (Signed) o R WO OD. The above-mentioned Business will be carried on by Geo. B. Gundry, who will receive and pay all Debts due to an<l by the late firm. IVTOTICE TO SAILMAKKKS, SPAK ! .jLM MAKERS, & JOINERS- Tenders are invited for Alterations to Cabins, Spars, and Sails of Mission Vessel Southern Cross. Specifications to be seen at Captain Clayton's office, where tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on SATURDAY, 26th instant. •* T. Ci TILLY. Agent, M.M. laNOS, HAIiMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdev, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now iv stock 2 ol Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and teveraJ Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A S|.lendid second-hand' Piano, cost S( g- ineas, for £10. Flutes, Violins, Mosica Boxes andJMusyial Albums, &.\



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor „_...., R. J. De Lias. GLCvTOUS SUCCESS OF fLEVY, And the GRANDEST CONCERT COMPANY that ever visited Auckland. PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING :— Part I. Caprice on " Faust" (Giorza) —Signor Giorza. Duo. "Tel Rammenti' (Campana)—Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnati. Aria, "Io non ti posso" (Donizetti)— Miss Pitts. Canzone Neapolitana, " Ninnella" (Badia)— Sig. Rosnati. Ballad, -*Kver Thine" (Abt)—Mrs. Levy. Cornet Solo, "llnflammatus" (Rossini's Master piece)—LEVY. Trio, " Belisario" (Donizetti)— Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, andSiGNO" Uosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes. Hau.-JL Duet, "I know a BauS." (Flotow)—Mrs. Levy and Miss Pitts. Cornet Solo, "In Happy Moments" (Wallace)— LEVY. Romanza, "Non eVer" (Mattei)— Sig. Rosnati. Songr, "Beware" (Moultop)—Mrs. Levy. Fantasia on " Bohemian Girl" (Giorza)— Signor Giorza. Song, "Oh, Hear the Wild Winds Blow" (Mat tei)—Miss Pitts. " FawsfcsWaltz," by^desire (Levy)—LKVi. " God Save the Queen !"—Si&nou Giorza. 1 DressCifcle, 5a.; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), is.; Stalls, 35.; Pit, 2s. Box Plan at Upton's. To commence at 8. Carriages at 10.15. W. T. KEITH. Business Manager. H E A T R E ROYAL. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Liap. Director Signor G. Cesari. Royal Italian Opera. FASHIONABLE SEASOis OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS! GRAND INAUGURAL NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING, Ist February, When the charming, accomplished, ana cele brated Prima Donna Drammatiea Assoluto, SIGNORA AUGUSTA GUADAGNINI, Who has achieved a brilliant success in Europe, and in all the principal cities of the Australian Colonies, under the management of W. S. Lyster, Esq., will appear in coni unction with the world renownod artistes, SIGNORA MARIA CARANTI VITA, Prima donna as-soluto; SIGNORA MARGHERITA VENOSTA, Prima donna contralto assoluto : SIGNORI P. PALADINI and E. CA&IERO, Primotenori assoluti: SIGNOR GIOVANNI GAMBETTI, Primo baritone assoluti; < SIGNOR GAETANO CESARI, Primo basso asaoluto; SIGNOR AUGUSTO TESSADA, Basso buffo assoluto: SIGNOR ALFREDO BERZONI, Baritone brillante; And Thirty other Artistes, composing the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The Season will be inaugurated by the pre sentation of Verdi's Favourite Opera, IL TROVATORE! To be followed by "II Barbiere di Siviglia," "Un Ballo in Maachera," " Sonnambula," " Borgia," " Faust," &c, &<\, &c. Terms of Subscription :—For the Dress Circle, 24 tickets (transferable), available for any night. Six Guineas; Orchestra Stalls (strictly select), 2± tickets, ditto ditto. Four Guineas. Admißsion for the Evening's Performance:— Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. O. NOBILI. Agent. mHE GREAT WAXWORKS JL EXHIBITION Now open next door to the 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 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. _ C. GHILONI fr, CO. T~~HE "BLACKSMITH'S DREAM" is coming, and will open in Auckland on MONDAY, 26th January, for a short Season only. f^i R A N D VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT ! ! =533 IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRADESMEN'S .ATHLETIC CLUB, WILL BE HELD AT THE LORNE STREET HALL ON KEGATTA -VfIGHT EGATTA ll IGHT. The felicity eventuates at Eight, with the following Galaxy of Talent :— PROGRAMME.—Part T. Song MrW. Sceats Song (sentimental) .. .. '.. Mr J. Reid Speciality Act—" The Gens d'Armes" (Original Version), by two well-known Gentle man Amateurs Song, "I See her Still in my Dreams" MrO'Hare Clog Dance Mr. W. Heighton Duett .. .. Messrs. Teague and T. tfeton Double Song and Dance (new) .. Mettam Bros'» Interval of Fifteen Minutes, during which time the Prizes will be presented to the success ful competitors at the Sports held during the day. Part 11. Marble Pedestal Dance.. .. Mr Dave Fox Poag, " Nil Desperandurn" .. Mr. E. O'Hare Comic Song.. .. .. .. Mr W. Sceats Mr A. Smith in one of his Favourite Recitations Song (sentimental) Mr J.Reid Double Song and Dance .. .. Mettam Bros. Song .. Mr W. J. Palmer To conclude with A DANCE, to which holders of First and Second Tickets only, will be admitted. Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s : Back Seats. Is. Tickets can be obtained from any of the members. JAMES REGAN, * Hon. Sec. TjiLLEKSLIE p AKDENS.. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. REGATTA DAY,. TUESDAY, 29th J^ NUARY. OPENING OF THE TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. Comb and See THE GREAT THREE-MILE WALKINGS MATCH, ' BETWEEN THE TWO CHAMPIONS Of the Province. Splendid Entries are secured for the DOUBLE: HANDICAPS, and other events. Splendid Brass Band on the Ground. Dancing on the Platform as usual. Merry-go-round. Merry-go-round. Admission to the Gardens :-^ONE SHILLING.. JAMES RTCGAN, Hon. Sec. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. All Claims against the above Commit'ee should be sent to the undersigned on or before^ Saturday next. \ V. LARKINS \ Treasurer* C. MAJOK j -treasurer*. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Registers will be CLOSED' from noon on THURSDAY till noon oa THURSDAY ; the 31st instant, when a DIVIDEND- (the 15th : of Five Shillings pctj Share, will "be Payable at the Company's Office,. Shortfead-street, Auck land. F» A, WHITS. | Auckland,. January ,21sJi 3SZB. \ UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke ia now 2fls rer ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Awounts at 25a, with 5a per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Gel perton. | A ton o* Coke- is equal to 60 bu3h9ls, or abou. t double the bulk of Coal.