The Evening Star.

Yo„ IX—No. 3,467

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 18T8.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



~k i QTEAM TO LONDON, AjCgcJ^^ lO VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. Y&PlMagg . ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer LUSITANIA, . 825 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the 22nd day of February; and MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY, the 2nd day of March, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. • The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To bo followed by the S.S. OHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse power effective -.—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, 9nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—_?ebp.uap_y, IS7B. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TATAHOA... Tuesday, 19th, 9a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 20th. 2 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAUR AN GA, POV IRT V IUI, l.A ,:>IFR. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Quken _,r_.EET Wharf. Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER^ WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. I Taupo .. Monday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — esr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and We3t Queen-streets. «=£^^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK l^^gCj LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Tuesday. Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, o p.m. . From Thames— Monday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, os. ERASER Se TINNE, agents. sasfe_l QTEAM TO THE THAMES F__22:-%C_. AND COROMANDEL.* «*__S__sSs_S_? ENTERPRISE Se DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland — Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 9 p.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ,££*fe^-_ TT-XCURSION to WAIWERA J|||§|i£ -Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain ismtth, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J J. CASEY & SON. -=Sk_fe^ C< TEAM TO AND FROM ls g|||||g;._s RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under: — From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. frtOß RUSSELL, WANGA 3lliai_. J^. 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 4 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. ' Steffa' for all BAY OF Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will lea,ve as follows :— Monday, 18th February Friday, 22nd February Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, Manager. j&*3>±. T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF 3=§g|*^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- B®»*l_-Ba__l Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New- Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare ia most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , . The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. t Full narticulars'on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUTCKSHANK ft CO.. ) ti^fc. 171 Oil WAIUKU. "**=^»* The p.s. OREGON will le_ive for Waiuku asunder: — _,_. . . From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 18—Monday, 8 a.m. 18—Monday. 12 noon 28—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20—Wednesday, 12 noon 23— Saturday, 10 am. 23-Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, ■on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordera to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. JiTowaee of Vessels as per agreement. ___^ M. H. ROE, W A I UK U. *3_S____3> Thes g IaLLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— _, From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 18-Monday, 7 a.ra. 18—Monday, 11 a.m_ Wednesday, 8 a.n__ 20—V/ednesday, 12 noon -"-Saturday, 10 a.m. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on luesdays and 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 Juessrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union a-S. lo.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. *or freight or passage apply • ' Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), n .■ . Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket (



13 EGU LA R MONTHLY «____§_S^"-H-*; STEAM COMMUNICATION «a__w-_i___-3' BH . TWH , EN . AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logat., may be expected here again about the sth of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. lv, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8, IS7B. r^t ip &O. COMPANY. g£_-w-._,.jg",_-iaH Passencrers can be booked through from Auckland, and all'information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 8. 1877. _S___^F°*~ lFl vIJKi *BM!!__W^ The schooner msM&iMza AGNES DONALD, J. MURRAY, Master, will sail as above on or about TUESDAY next, 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to . * A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, February 13, 1878. QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. <c_s___i____-5 Tlio s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under: — For Otamatea, calling; at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto River 3, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. - J. CASEY Se SON. ~k i lITAIUKU AGRICUL- M______|3^Sn. v V TURAL SHOW, ii 3lll|il|gg WEDNESDAY. Feb. 20, 1878. Thfi s s LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m., returning after the Show. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. -sasts^ "ITIOR WAIROA AND 4|§|||§|. E. WAIHEKE. TIME TABLE P.S. 'RUBY.' For Wairoa and Waiheke: Monday, 12 neon Wednesday. 2 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. From Wairoa and Waiheke: Tuesday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 12 neon Parcels, &c. can be left at James Smith's, Custom-house-street, from whom all informa tion can bo obtained. - • ,-m-*.- OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA A?.Ae^ E5 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka iiara, Te Kopc.ru, Mitatat, Aratapu, Maunga .v hare, and Dargaville. Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday aud Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. • J. CASEY Se SON, Red Office, Wharf. "*_H*-^ TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, ._M£-_§__. 5J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 'zs?ssSS^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, .rill sail as under:— Aucland and Hot Springs.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa.urday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight orjpassage apply to J. CASEY'-- SON. HT-HE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO „ 1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged andprovided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. _W3L IT.IRST SHIP FOR LON- JgO|3|^. Jj LONDON DIRECT. AAASAfSAmAa The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 ton 3 register, Capt. Archd. RobicrtsO-., now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. ' , r_x a. rr.HE netheblands- JL STEAM NAVIGATION F^||^^^^.COMPANY. (Under Contract with; the Dutch and South Australian Goverments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BATAVIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya, and Singapore, on February 13th, April 27th, July 9th, September 20th, and December 2nd, 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED -- CO., Sydney. February 8, 1878. "TLrw TpOR LONDON DIRECT. $jf£&la__\^ The fine Al Clipper Ship wES&Bkm 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 01 the andersignod. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for . OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO._ and Co. X> C L A R X, - Shipping and CoMiiissior.f Agent Wharf, Onehunga.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRfCET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. 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 \Wr A. WATERMAN beg_> to inform V T _ 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 attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care h__3 been bestowed upon the Bed rooms., and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals at all hours. CELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos. Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhanginga, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Fheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic fila3s, Picturc*Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 07, QUEEN-STREET. . —> ___$_U_kS__ f|_2-"" *V /.LARKE BROTHER S, VF (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instau ta neously. iqi RES II SH I plyi ent s. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES 11 L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. TP.EL AN D JJRO T HER S, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNKKS AND LEATHER -MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Deli very/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. --____L_!__* l' lliPP'-'rt to all the Cololonics. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Alanufactprers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special __ $&«||rijfiSji> Appointment Excellency :««_fc_w^?-__«__^-4__--'the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QT7ETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. ]%/■ R. T. TR A F F OR D, SURGKON 4*§p_l_| Wakefield- DENTIST, Qjj>XJ__¥_f_f street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPICNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. IT AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. tSS" Country Orders punctually attended to. J A N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, .uckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * © * hj 02 XTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL ______ DECORATIVE PAINTER. t- Estimates furnished, and experienced !?. (i. Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. U ft J.H. requests attention of Builders and H [Zi others to his New Glazing Tariff. Pi fx_\ . ' M J. HENDERSON. °° X O * % S, WYNDHAM-STREET. TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dea.t with o ost reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. VTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey'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. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Souare, London. fk N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. MCKENZIE. December 3 1577.



TAMES BUTCHER ,i CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &c Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands' Goal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, a HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C. Importer op She^t Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, C II A P E L - S T R E ET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. IT AMILTON, WAIKATO.- SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet FieQuisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c..',&c. . Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c., in endless variety. fST Agent: Auckland Eveninb Star. rp G. S A N D E S JL c SURVEYOR. Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest:notice.. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of tho Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. /".HEAP TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. * TAIT BROS., MARRLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. [a card.] T\7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to tho Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pro mises in High-street, near Mr. l.cut's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Tee ih extracted. fi AL VAN IS ED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sliest Iron and Zinc Work. CORBUGATED IRON TAFKS on Hand, Made to Order, .it the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasffttingof every style done at shortest notice. Ezporicnced Workmen ser.t to any part of the Country. ■ S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all, nis arrangements for manufacturing, i3 in a. position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, (.•arrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auci-cla Waterworks, wellesley-st-ikkt, A r'OK T _v_-. FT.HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, _fl_ AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH: MENT, Wyndham-btrekt, corner of Albert- 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. {"VATS! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is 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. SIS' Give them a trial. fcSAMUEL COOMEB.! & CO., 92, Queen-street. LW IN R DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. 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 —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, Minager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. \TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 ' 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 Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tear Lobsbr Promptly Paid. owot.ore P. PTWRCW Manager JM. McLACHLAN, ® 218, QUEEN-STREET, ■ Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustreß M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats. Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML iv diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. ijJ ! Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is ► able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. _e_r Comparison Invited.



MR. E, il. W ODD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address -.—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T3ONSONEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter i 'ays for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. „„ SIiEXRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for tbe current year are Sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and-Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, , Head Master. JMPORTANT NOT ICE. E. WAT ER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his ear DINING ROOMS "®_ have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with, ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feel 3 confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received lor a period of over eight years ia a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON _3 always to be obtained. British Magazines, Tliustro +-.d and Comic Jour na!s, together with the leadxig London News papers, are laid or. the tablej immediately on the arrival of each u_-.il steamer. He, therefore, hopss with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large Share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. |§E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiiler and the best English makers. Hehas removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. ~;\T\T~L & S~C II E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner op Victoria and Albert-streets,. Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on tbe most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. fi HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned ore selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Tctsnino in all its Branohu-i. —Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), - MECHANIC BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. — : Messrs. Close Pros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. fcjINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincißl Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on ppli cation. ; _ / rrmos J. harbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street APERHANG I N~G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c„ Ex Late Arrivals. 57_(- i^ packages .sa 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fi om Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes . Brushes " &C, &c., &c • Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and "Jrade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and requi3ites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the "Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. BLUE POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitois will always find a ; COMFORT. CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY. WITH E C O N O M Y.



TOWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY district. Notification of the Valuation List. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the years 187S-79, is now open for inspection at the Post office, Mercer. All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Mercer, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such obiection must be left at the Post-office, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. The Assessment Court above re ferred to, will bo held in the Court-house, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, ] '"°" THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th. 1878. • ■VTOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA JJ. TION LIST. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Grafton Road Highway District for the year 1878, is now open for inspection at Mr. Sawkins Store, Grafton Road. All objections thereto must bo left at the School-house, Carlton Road, on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at No. 8, New Zea land Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. ALFRED ASHTON, Secretary. ggAuckland, 15th January. 1878. mO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for Alterations and Additions to the Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zealand, at Napier. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. fi N SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, S-bght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-STi EiST. "ttTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. tenders for rolling stock. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Railway Wagons, similar to those now in use on the New Zealand Railways, including all iron and wood-work. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington. 9th February, 187 S. FREEMAN'S BAY ROADWAY RE CLAMATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAKE-STREET, &o. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 4th, 1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of Y.'EDNESDAY, 20th instant, for works as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed ' Frerman's Day Woras." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. _ \TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in flrst-class working order, and includes a Lead and CompoPipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation. Tenders for the whole, or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. The lowest or auy Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THO3. JENKINS, Secretary. I^IITY OF AUCKLAND VALUATION. "J TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List of the City of Auckland District for the year 1878- is now open for inspection, at the City Council Offices, Queen street, and«,U objections thereto must be left at the Police Court, High-street, on or before the 15th day of February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at tbe City Council offices not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. P. A. PHH-IPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 15,1878. A UCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 1,1878. The following REDUCED RATES for Water Supplies are chargeable from this date on all Rateable Properties :— Ordinary Supply. ' - Rateable value exceeding £100 and not exceed ing £200, reduced from 4 to 3 per cent. Rateable value exceeding £200 and upwards, reduced from 4 to 2$ per cent. Other assessments to be as before. Supplies for Fire Extinguishing Purposes only, from 2 to 1 per cent. Meter Supplies, reduced from 2s 6d to 2s per thousand gallons. Shipping. For Locarßteamer's Boilers, reduced from 2s to ls per tun All other Shipping Supplies reduced from 4s to 2.per tun Supplies other than those already fixed, at such prices as may be determined by the City Council. P. A. PHH-IPS. Town Clerk. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intere_ c.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/grONEY to LEND on first-class free _l_V J. hold socurity, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. TU/jTONEY TO LEND, in large orsmall It I sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. AL O V E T T. • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLEB-_KY-STREI-T. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advano on "cost for cash. "O OUYER, GUILLET & CO COGNAC, TRADE <g£_jTcf^ MARK. . ESTABLISHED DN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, - | AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hdds., Quarter casks. Cases, and Imperial flaskf.



m H E A T R E ROYAL. JL Proprietor R. J. DeLias. [Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director..Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al I'iano Mr. H. Lee. Unqualified Success op the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON! The Management have the honour to announce to the Public that the Operatic Season is pro longed until SATURDAY, 23rd INST., And that in compliance with numerous in quiries, the Sale of Tickets at Subcription Prices will b3 re-openod this morning at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s. THIS (MONDAY. EVENING, Will be presented Ferrari's Sparkling Comic Opera, P I P E L E ! Pipole Signor A. Tessada _ Cabrion Signor G. Gambetti Carlo Signor P. Paladini Don Jacopo .. .. Signor C. Cesari L Tsciere Signor S. Rivolta Maddalena .. .. Signora M. Venosta Rigoletta .. .. Signora Caranti Vita TUESDAY EVENING: In compliance with a very general request, and in consequence of its very successful redi tion on Saturday evening, will be repeated (for the last time), Rossini's Glorious and li__perish albe Opera, MOSE IN EGITTO 1 . . Doors open at 7.30;-overture at. 7.45. Terms of Subscription : SixDressUircle (trans ferable), available for any night, One Guinea aud a Half; Six Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), One Guinea. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/G; Stalls, 1/; Pit, 2, . Box Ollice at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be orfe'ied at 10,30. FREW List j-ntiri-ly Suspended. O. NO 13ILL Agent. XMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW READY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, BY J. Chanteey Harris. Undr-r the auspices of the L-nion Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street: Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay ; Christchurch —Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, 13^ mO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP JL ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE.] The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & smith, in Fieeman'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 BreaUin^-down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, Sec; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up- Gear, Timber, Jacks, Sec, Sec l'^or particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises ; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. TO"PT_,v_S o~¥ P. EMOY AL. THE STANDARD EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, IS- REMOVED "=?£_ To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY, QUEEN-STREET. (J.HE GRAIN TRADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Acting on the suggestion of some of our con stituents, bofh Growers and Purchasers, we purpose holding PERIODICAL SALES OF GRALN BY AUCTION, At our Stores in Cashel and Manchester-streets. Our First Sals will be held on the Twenty first day of FEBRUARY, and we are satisfied that the estab ishment of this means of selling and buying Grain will prove of real benefit both to vendors and purchasers. Samples of each lot to be submitted will be on vieYi in store twenty-four hours before the day of sale. t We can offer great FACILITIES FOR STORING GRAIN placed in our hands, either at Christchurch or .Lyttelton, and in case the market prices do not come up to the owners' views,we can undertake the shipment and sale of the Produce abroad. - We are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES upon it on favourable terms. We are alway- in receipt of the latest advices from the principal towns in the Colony, and also throughout Australasia, and will gladly afford information to those who confide their produce to our care. Our charges will be on a very moderate scale. JAMESON BROTHERS & CO., Christchurch. Note,—Cornsacks supplied at. the lowest current rates. H ASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, FOR SALE, 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 fine view both back and front. . ' NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shot c. FOR SALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich Vol canic Land, comfortable Residence containing five rooms, also stable, carriage-house, with hay-loft over, aud cow-bails; a splendid garden and croquet-lawn, planted with shelter and ornamental trees ; a good orchard stocked with the choicest vines and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing; 'Busses pass every half-hour. Price, £700; £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. HE RB URN-STREET.—A substantially-budt Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with .outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtoinedupon appli cation to H. Ashtort and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ST. GEORGE'S BAY".—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with. extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbburne. QUEEN-STREET.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Giifilla-i, containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. 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. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighto Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood Esq. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large andcom modious Stores in Customhouse-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and aie dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House,Xand, and Estate Agent., No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buddings. WB I R C H • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mrs. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-3ewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice. -: IS it anything like common sensejj to go ; and spend your Money .in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a'goodßlack- Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street