The Evening Star.

Vox. IX-Fo. 2,492.

AUCKLAND, XZ., WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20, 18T8

PRICE : ONE PEISTISTT



«j£&££^ XnOR SYDNEY AND MEL jgQgF^»- Jj BOURNE. The fast ana favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and is due here on the Ist proximo. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rd April. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 20,1878. D'-NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—March, 1878. FOR TARA.NAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa. .. Wednesday 20th, 8.30 a.m. 7a m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAf, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qween priiEET Wharf. Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Hawea ~ Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Apcklandi. Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — er Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. •Eyfe^. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP ,ffiffil|gffjr3L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ■SMte-QTEAM TO THE THAMES l||||||g;KJ AND OOROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Tongariro—Thusday. 12 noon Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 12 noon From Thames— Tongariro— Wednesday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 12 noon Tongariro—Friday, 12 noon Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for _Good 3or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- JlllgggSO LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Aucklan d— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6<L; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. witaS*^ "I7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, diP-Sql F MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kabper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND 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 Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with bnt a shipping note. For freight oripassage apply to J. CASK V St. SON. «S3s?*^. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4Sligi» WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargavillb. 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 OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ~£Wg^OTEAM ON the KAIPARA. "iSsssssi^1 The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, 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 & SON . *gi~~~pl OR W A I U X U. •^s&aaS* The pg> OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 20—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20—Wednesday. 12 noon 23—Saturday, 8 am. 23—Saturday, 11 noon For Manukau 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. ETowasre of Vessels as per agreement. M. 11. ROE,la CJ TEAM TO AND FROM -Sp^S^O RIVERHEAD Twicb "Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave 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. <*£Vfe^ irtOß RUSSELL, WANGA j|||p*>'-t? 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~ND 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 p.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will le&.vo as follows :— Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR. Manager.



*§%fc^W OR W A I U X U. '*®®S*ngSP The s.s. LALLARGOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 20—Wed., 5.30 p.m. 20—Wed., 9 p.m. 23—Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 23—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays 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 Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket jr^s^_ mHE NEW ZEALAND S*fcP«iv JL SHIPPING COMPANY tf^lsr&£»&- ' (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.... 579 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIH36 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 and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary seal is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, ane the ships are commanded by experienced mad 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, Chriatchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street jCfcJ^ "PASSENGERS' LINE OF JEgSatlS^ -t t PACKETS TO NEW ZKA ■raSßMtai 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 Dy experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best qualitj', and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment tor which has been guaranteed in tb c Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) mO'CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Sh»ft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150 -Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days:—January 25, April 12. July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. !JAS. ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.* Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. \JT 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, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having 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-strkrt. A rrnirT.Awn. 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 in terete—W. H. Con coll, V;ilcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a. moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. X*7lE ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, .'Auckland. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. r^APTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General \J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britain : Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. X> X E A N, * BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Shortland-street, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elaßtic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs donf> cheap and well, ca. All word that does not give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge. __,__.=.; .-,. te3affis



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses 6d,; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, is.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 38.: 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. ISH E R AND C~IT, 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 A. WATERMAN begs to inform 9 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 has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals as all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim. Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, £h- • 1 Orown, Ornamental, and Photographic '—...-a pictureSFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Cook and" Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET, EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STRtiET, Auckland. US, CARTES DE VISITE, 83. PER DOZKN. Ferotype Portraits While Waiting, CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-claas Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TDi R E S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, ' Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STR RET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. S~p~e~c~T^Tl notice. The buainoas hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IR ELA ND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. BGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special GbJ^!&§^S^z=C> Appointment Excellency "! <%as**^aj«"-s'J»'-»4j)rt:be Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. IV| R. T. T R A FF O RD, SURGEON ££££££& Wakefield- DENTIST, ggfp^y street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &c, &c. I X qWINNERTON, 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- EW Country Orders punctually attended to. R~ F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ME RCII A N~T S7~AGENTS~, and others, can have OfSce Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any Btyles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvicning Star office Wyndham-atrfifif. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. lIS. Printing done if required. R. BAI RD, "VICTORIA-STREET. jp II O L L A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. r* NOTICE 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. ~| OH N OOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, ■ And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaao able terms. . f NO 8. QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat PahcelslDelivery, and Booking of Pas eengers. ... vi „ .-■•,-, ,.*.-^..



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, ' Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkinß Knife Boards. Washing Boards,, &c Also, j TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons' Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8,9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driere. (jUTHRIE & LaENACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. XT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WELLESLEY -STREET, Auckland. i , , TflX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN: 730 sacas FINEST FLOUR I 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex c Saxon/ @ Dunedtn : 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 100's 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. IRON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, FOET-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1870.] H. WAITE (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it neceßsary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H. W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terraob. T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JNO. C. CLOUGH MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable ratep. [Established 1858.1 WJ . MARKS, * HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer op Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. TT A M I L T O N. WAIKATO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &C, &C.J &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. US' Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. TI7OKKIN6 MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members toinincr before then will have the privilege of attending thu opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. OONES 1 BONES ! BONES ! JO Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qiieen-ntreet by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI N B. DICK SO N, 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. nnO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undeisigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. AKTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19; WE ARE OFFERING all our STKAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cos.t. «a. A Large Line m Boys' and Men's *t 9d. ■ , SAMUEL COOMBEB M CjO," City Clot>vial Mart, t 92, Queen-street, Auckland, w toaSeSl



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S., 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those oentral pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. WE 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. IW.. equal to what any other House in town are selling at 93. 6d. S3T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUKL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. M. M~c LA C H L A N, • 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 Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, LORRAINK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Woods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. tar Comparison Invited. /^HEAP TIMB^rTTc^HEXPTIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanohrs—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lees, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), MECHANIC BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. SEWING MACHINE'S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A' LESS THAN COS I. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few door« abovo Quick's Stables. pARVING, GILDING, &c. No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfem's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefiblp-street. WE have Just Opened a< Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City C'othing Mart, 92, Qupen-street. X m c !n a b, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUICEN-STREET. tS3~ Shipping Supplied. *^a WAIKATO 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 „ 60 tons, and upwards —loa „ 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 W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. f-\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO> SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. Tff LOUR! Tp LOU R ! Anderson and Co., It. Anderson McGil), Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONES & CO. Soutltbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams .and Bacon. 833" The best brand in the market. WHOI.ESAMB AGMNTS--B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. WHOLKSALiS AGKNTS—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1576, £218,950,36G7. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per on, a6 th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255,. with 5a per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the balk of Coal. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING _i_N COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice' is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds ot the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will b© *eld, at the Office of the Company, No. \4, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY. March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business :•—First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. RAKtoERSON, Manager, Auckland1, 6tn March, 1878.



HASH TON AND «ON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, _ EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-hou^e, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full • bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either 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, Sec, with line view both back and front. KYBBR PASS ROAD.^-A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shot c. 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 thereon, 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 :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable Family Resi dence of 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with out-house, fowl-house, Piggery, large orchard, warden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3J- acres. This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected on the Beach. PARNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottag overlooking the Domain ; rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets; an excellent business site. 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. Osbourne. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and inexcellentcondition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding countryy . CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country bthofor sale and to let. H. ASHTON& SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, .at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 505.. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack .. „ ... 20ai> Discount, allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations; on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntlyf^.ecampanied by remittance, and the Coal, Willtfetupphe&yithout delay. If reouir^iHTjags, pujchaßeTs will please for ward these to Mines; .£aii freight :paid; extra charge for filling bags.-Is. 6d. per ton. . Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-3treet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of.five tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehnnga .. 49/2 Drnry .. -. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs.- FRANZ SGHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. Shirts, Hats. Scarves. CARGO & McKAIG Hays: Just Opened the Jollowing Goods— ?■ ? ■ f « > ■".* THE BROAD SHIELD SCARF, The: Newest Stiles in LINEN COLLAR . Leicester Lamb's Wool Socks Nelson Knit ~ Mosgiel. „ „ BLACK & BROWN FELT HATS. 45 Dozen.FLAX: SHIRTS (30 excellent Patterns in this Lot). 35. Dozen FKEiNCH CAMBBIC (35.really New Patterns to choose from). f^i- L O- T H I N fi BOYS'" & YOUTHS' SUITS, MEN'S Do. EOYS' & YOUTHS' ULSTERS, MEN'S Do. UMBRELLAS,. RUGS,, TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX; &O M . &C., &C. are o & lyr c tz" ai g, QU EEN-STREET, Next K. Waters. Confectioner. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- 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 followiag rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repaymentsextend- pwk Total amount ing over Fer Weelc- Repayable. s. d. £ a. d. 4 years 13 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 a 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 1« 3 DEPOSITS received- repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate-of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. j. , ]M. onster Sale OF PIANOS» PIANOS! and MUSIQ.! MUSK!! For a short tima MESSRS; J. BROWN AND SON, Shortland-street. \ssl: hold a Sale ©f the above. PIANOS will be sold at LOKDOR Pricks for Gash, and all SH&ET MUSIC at Half Piy^-E. Concertinas^ Flutes, &c, &»,, all at adduced prices. As this sale is only to last for i a short time, on aecon^t of their large Stock and Goods coming forward* Intending pur ' chasers would do. weU| to-i&aka their call early. N.8.-PIAT^S^vLONDON/ PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Prics^- ''■. ■;' " at ;■;.;; .•r J. BROWN &''' uW;'a :il^fS: MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-stbeet.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor >R. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN~OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. Manager Sisnor A. Borzoni' Musical Director Monsieur L. Caron THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, MaruiT 20, Grand Operatic Concert!' GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Grand Operatic Concert! Change of Programme Each Performance. MILLION PRICES! Box Office at Upton's. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr* R. J. De Lias. Mr. DeLias takes pleasure in announcing the appearance in Auckland of the Celebrated Artists so fa' ourablyknown a3 S2? SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS■!-»• "Who will conclude their Brilliant Austra lian and Nesv Zealand tour in this City witli a< SEASON OF SEVEN NIGHTS!!!' COMMENCING ON MONDAY EVENING, March 25,- Producing their Original Burlesque Extrava ganza, entitled, PATCHWORK! which is lively and "chic" from beginning,to - end—a perfect Carnival or Fun— An Operatic Bouquet, which is. described by tha "-Australasian" as - follows :— " The Troubadours in " Patchwork."—One bit humour follows upon another in so natural a sequence that the connection does not appear ever to be broken. You may like some of the selections better than others, but the ettect or the whole is to amuse you continuously. In this work of amusement they sparkle like the spray from a sun-lighted cascade; they are always in motion, always overflowing with fun. - I could occupy columns in describing wliat they do, but you would hardly be the wiser. You • pannot describe a taste or a perfume. Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatic Prices will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6.; Pit, 1/. Reserved Seat Tickets may be obtained.at Messrs. Upton & Co»'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30.' CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION,. Vy ALBERT HALL.. Entire Change of Programme! Impoktant Announcement. SIX SPECUa N-IGH:T;S!: Crowded and Enthusiastic Houses. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION! TO-NIGHT* TO-NIGHT, MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF LONDON.. LAST NIGHT • / . /• OF First Part. of. London* . The Docks, Tower of London, Traitor's Gate,. Bloody Tower, Horse Armoury. Crown Jewels The Monument, St. Paul's, Bank?, Exchange,. Post Office. Newgate, Holborn Valley Viaduct, Temple Bar, Westminister Abbey, Poet's Corner, . &C, &c. CRYSTAL PALACE. THE WORLD'S MOST .SUPERB STATUARY 1, . Gracefully delineating the Form, and Passions of Humanity. MILLION PRICES-! MILLION PRICES Million, Prices : 23. anS Is.. "T^OCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL, G O N-'C E R T ON. THUR.&n.AY,. MARCH, 2:l<. AT THE CHORAL HALL.. A GRANJD . COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT," to . i MS. CHARLES T. HARDING, Tendered by the President and Members of,the -. Choral Society.. Under the Patronage of the Caetain and Officers of. H.M.S. Ntmpbe. . Reserved Seats, 3s; Second, 2s; Gallery, Is. -VT AIPARA-PUNUI RAI L,W A,Y>. ADDIT T N^ ; TO PUKEKOHE B..A>TT|WAV . STATjON. Public Works Office, Auckland, loth March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till Noon of S A.TURDAY, 30th March, 1878, for,- Additions to Station Buildings, Pukekohe. Plons, specifications, and conditions can te seen at this office,. The lowest or. any Tender not necessarily accepted^ JAMES STEWART, District. Engineer,. T7-A 1 J» AR A-P UN UI RAILWAY. No. 8> Station B^ldings CoismvVeT. Public Worljs, Office, Auckland, 6th March,. ISIS. Wsitten Tenders will be received at this office till noon on THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for the- Erection of a 4th Class Stp.t^OQ Master's Hoase at Pokeno and Huiitieyß&ilw ; ay Stations. Plans, specifications, and coaditiOES can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tendT not necsssamly ; accented. \ (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TT AIP A R A-P VN UI RAILWAY. HELENSVILLF/ WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT* Public Works, Office, A.uckian&, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this ofQca. tSI noon of THURSDAY. 21st March, 1878, tor,- Construction of the neisessary Works for the. I Helensville Station Water Supply. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can-bo seen, at this Office. ! The lowest or aay Tender not necssaaryy ; accepted* (Si&nea> JAMES STEWART, • • - District Engineer, TITATER SUPPLY CONTRACT HER MAJESTY'S GAOL,. AUCKLAND. Public Works, Office, AucklesA, 6th March, 1878. Writteu Tendere will be received at this Office till noon of THURSDAY. 21st March, 1873, for Construction of then^cesspry Works for jsupply-> ling Hj.M. Gaol, Auc^und l •with. Water.' ~;, ; j ;,"»; Plans, Specific^pns, <Uia Conditions, "can. bo seen at this offic^. ;:Th_«.lowest or %ny Tender not ne-dsaTily ■accepted. (SAg«£d\ . JAMES STLWART, District Engjneer,^