The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. 2,444.

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1878

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



«_j_K§fc^TpACIFIC MAIL STEAM -SsSseS-Sas' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq.. Commander., wDI leave Auckland for the above port en or about TUESDAY the 22nd January, 1878. carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Aeents, Auckland. *i£k§£^ TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL- J_||__g|;-I? 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., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 15. 1877. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALANDS(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki (Tuesday, 29th, 4 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ofxtEET wharf. Hawea .. Friday, 25th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 22nd, 3 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 6 p.m. — «W Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be Issued at 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. W A l U X U" The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Jan. Jan. 23—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 23—Wednesday, 12 noon 26—Saturday, 10 am. 26—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. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, "will be attended to. Towaee of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, *sfeg|^^~Cl OR WAIUKU. 1 The 8-a , TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Jan. Jan. 24—Thursday, 9 a.m. 24—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 26—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. 26—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fare3:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ■=k_a^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j||||sg)O LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Tuesday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti. 7 pan. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 mignight From Thames— Tuesday, Rotomahana, laid up to clean Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 1 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 103; Steerage, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. i^s^aTEAM 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 at 03. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland — Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 1 p.m. Durham—Friday, 1.30 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. For Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 2 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham —Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for poods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, asent. .Cj^g^ TT 0R LONDON DIRECT. _|||jjj|§ig^, The fine Al Clipper Ship m'n'V'inriiil 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 undersignad. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. ) and Co. .s£&&^ ILT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA 3|g||||>jD ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting*. Passengers booked and small Darcels prepaid at the Office on the vVnarf. 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 COR~OMANDEL. Thes.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisßling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Stsffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows:— Friday. 25th January Wednesday, 30th January At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager.



•SfcSb-^ CJTE AM OS THE KAIPARA. «4_sx_-:_£ss- _,_ e g #g< K i NA -win leave Helens ville as under:— , For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and. Xvlata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tiae, 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 Fort Albert on Mondays. _ CASEy & gQy «Eks^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA J^ WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhake. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving DargavUle on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn lnpasseng'ers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 d m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «S_3*^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jg*l3^_l JD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^^^KAWAU, AND LI FILE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— AtTCLAND 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, Kawatj, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &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 but a shipping note. For freight or! P aßsageapply c to g __ V & »«_}_S^ CiTEAM TO AND FROM _£I!SSe£_-^- RIVjfIRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave aSFrom 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. ,E___&^ -[EXCURSION TO WAIWERA 3_2___&ALJ (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: RetUr __T__! etß> 10!' J- CASEY & SON". "l-*_fiL_. ijIIRST~SHIP FOR LON- Jsgggfcv Jt? DONDON DIRECT. 2_f___^___T The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Archd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part oi her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. . For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED), Agents. j£NJL -|^OR THE THAMES. __!__l__^ this EifNiNTG leave at 11 p__. *»» P-s. ENTERPRISE will —• J. EDWARDS. r^ N SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized 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, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST X EET. TT> CLARK, Shipping and Commission Agent, - Wharf. Onehunga. •VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, _ffl-RE MOVED ""©» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET. N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. TjlOR PRIVATE SALE. To Close Partnership Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & ?mith, 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 flrst-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. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. m'AYLOR'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 thread. 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. A T S ! OATS ON SALE BY {T. H. HALL & CO. RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT, Victoria-street East, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort is NOW New' and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing excel lent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con- N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house- CHARIiES VEITH .



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. "Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasse3, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 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. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has 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 kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants, far warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs - A. WATERMAN begt> 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 at all honra. 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, • COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers ofJPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilfl, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to siro, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRBET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Finb 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 instantaneously. ■VT"E"W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McL ACHL AN, 218, QUEEN STREET, Has Jusl Imported, per' Famenoth,' KIGHT CASBS ) Thj^f /3/v)rf« nve Vent New Summer Millinery \ T*f&£ O£ A Zll W New Summer Drapery f s V. C heav New Summer Hosiery) boUi t/uap- He is also showing the best Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Auckland. These Good 3 were selected by Mr McLachlan while in Dunepin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. 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. ■FIKESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. • JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P c"c I A L NOTICE. The busine°s hitherto 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 Bolting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. .Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, TaUow.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 G_ft_iß_2S^£> Appointment Excellency "*Btj__w3Bp!SK«jJr the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. -jy/T R. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON (faf**"T_ WAKKFIKLD- D E N T I S T, Qi_______f 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 Kxperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. "]W~EW REASON'S rjIEAS Are carefully selected, and many Rare 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 $ lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address :— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL (GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßY-STREET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.- S, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc _- <- o w 02 TIOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL _ MM DECORATIVE PAINTER. W Estimates furnished, and experienced P4. Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O p J.H. requests attention of Builders and W £; others to his New Glazing Tariff. W ' J. HENDERSON. * » W O * ' 2 8, WYNDHAM-STREET.



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 rates. ; RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Peoprietor, Late 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 pronrietor. The Hotel offers special inducements to Travellers, the situation being central, close to the Railway Station, aud the charges mode-, rate. _ ~ [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Leais Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, : 74, C H A P E L - S T R E E T| 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. Christmas & j_New Year's presents. Upwards KAA PrrTTTTfTrq T0 Select of yvv _IT 101 U±iH,b from, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chromo-lithographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP5 ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COBOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a Discount of 20 per cent. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Ppaerhanchngs, Gilt Mouldings. Artists' Colours, Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, December 6.1877. W HANGAPOUA StEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. i Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. \ MERRY CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, .which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7_d per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins, 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FOR THE MILLION!! FRENCH & CO.'S 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 i£ iN f> E S~ • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest inotice. 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. X M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. IS" Shipping Supplied. ~b> /I HEAP TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give v.3 a call before purchasing elsewhere. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, 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 24. Prizes 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. Doors open at 12 o'clock. Admission—Adults, 6d; Children, Free. Conveyances will rnn from Mr O. May's Residence every two hours to and from the Lake. I^TaTlvXnised iron works". \jt S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PDPING, And ali 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. Gasfftting 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 aIL nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wbllesley-strbkt, AtTOKT_Wirn. T^IXEY'SBLA CJK 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 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho > Sauare, London.



CIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR / SCHOOL. PARNELL; Affiliated to the New Zealand University. School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, g-ebruary4th. JAS . ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOoL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. TTPPER SYMONDS-STREET. Mrs. GLOVER'S Pupils will resume their puties on TUESDAY, the 22nd in3t. SUPERIOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Hob3on-street. , ,' CARLTON ACADEMY Has RE-OPENED as above. Hours from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Course of instruction: Latim Greek, Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book keeping, and English in all its branches. Holi t days: Two weeks at Christmas; one week MJdwsnter. Terms (including pens, ink, slates, and pencils), £1 Is quarterly, in advance). The Quarter reckoned from date of entry. EVEN ING SCHOOL as usual at 7.—C. B. Andrew, Head Master.—Januaryl4,J.B7B^ ■VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 28th instant. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, second House from Upper Queen-street.—The Misses SUPPLES Pupils will re-assemble on MONDAY, 21st January, 1878. MRS. MITCHELL'S Singing Lessons will re-commence on WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant. The Juvenile Class at 4 p.m., and the usual Adult Class at 7.30 on Friday, 25th. I~S S VAUGHAN TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parnell. Terms on application. QANS SOUCI, EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Sbayle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Bth July, and the Ist October. MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 2L, II ¥. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. UITION.—The Onehunga Young Ladies' School re-opened on MONDAY", the 21st instant.—MßS. MORRISON. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL (In union with the " Society of Arts," London), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Masters : Mr. JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Arts"). Mr. G. WARING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity(, from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art-MR KENNETH WATKINS, Artist. School will Re-open on MOND AY, Jan. 28. Evening Classes will be formed for French, German,' Latin, Mathematics, Drawing and Designs, Arithmetic, &c. For particulars apply at the School on and after 17th inst. "OOROUGH OF HAMILTON. ELECTION OF MAYOR. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. Gentlemen,—Some time back the Waikato demanded a railway to Hamilton as a share of . the Public Works policy of tbo-then—43ovem menty-that has been acceded. A Borough Con stitution has been granted us upon petition; a sum of £3,000 has been placed upon the supple mentary estimates by the present. Government, as a subsidy to aid the Borongh in erecting a traffic bridge over the river, at our request. The rapid succession of these events has placed us in a peculiar local position, and demand their im mediate development, which needs all the ex perience and exertions of every burgess to direct them to a successful issue. Having, with other gentlemen, taken a pro minent part in inducing the various General Government administrations to accede to our representations, many ratepayers suggested a requisition to me to become a candidate for the Mayoralty. To this I objected, upon the princi ple that, as without a general knowleage of what measures I would advocate or support in furtherance of the interests involved, I would be guilty of trammelling electors by receiving their signature of support in advance. Having decided to become a candidate for that honour, I briefly lay before you some few of the grounds, in my opinion, upon which the future progress and welfare of the Borough will in a great measure depend :— First: The erection of a substantial traffic bridge, to accommodate the traffic hereinafter referred to near the present crossing place. Secondly: Placing the advantage of railway traffic upon an equal footing through the Borough, thereby inducing all the passenger and goods traffic to pass through it. Thirdly: The landed estate of the Borough, when alienated from the Crown in favour of the Borough, after making ample deductions for commonage and reserves for public works, to be surveyed out in small blocks, and let upon leases by aaction for several years, according to posi tion and value. Fourth: An equal expenditure of the revenue of the Borough upon all streets and roads, so that all properties should receive a comparative benefit. Fifth: Regulating the expenditure of the Borough f undß, compatible with its interests and dignity, so as to press as lightly upon the rate payers as possib c. Finance, ways and means, and other questions of interest, as a matter of course, will have to be considered, but none more so than the ques tion of railway communication. The railway to Hamilton, which was hailed with such enthu siasm and by a great demonstration, at present, in practice, with respect to passenger traffic, is , but partial, and, as regards goods traffic, a total failure—the immense tonnage constantly arriving by river conveyance bearing sufficient evidence of the fact. Not only is the Borough thus denied the advantages of her central position—by time in transit and the charge in carriage upon all goods and produce to and from the station—but an attempt is being made to build up a rival township at the railway terminus, yielding no return to the Borough, although deriving its very existence through it, and ior ever depreciating the landed property in No. One. If the diversion of a portion of the passenger traffic and the absorption of all the goods traffic from the railway, west side of the Borough, by the river steamers is so pre judicial, what idea, I ask, can be formed of the total loss, if we take into consideration that frem the east side the goods traffic to and the produce from Hamilton East,Piako, Kirikiriroa, upper part of Taupiri, Tamahere, and the lower Cambridge districts? To centralize and bring the whole passenger and goods traffic in transit into and through the Borough. I would at once connect, by a single line of rail, the Borough with the main trunk line as far as No. 1, and erect a station there for the accommoda tion of passengers, goods, and produce, con necting this station with one to be erected for a similar purpose at Hamilton East by a street tramway, which, while it would give the east side of the Borough the facility of transit and a cheap and expeditious mode of forwarding goods and produce by rail, would introduce to the west side the goods and passenger traffic before alluded to, which up to the present has been diverted by river steamers. The bridge, to cost about £9,000, could be made available for this mode ot transit; its height adapted as much as possible to meet the levels and gradients of the street approaches. No vested rights can be brought forward to bear against the project. The sites for the approaches I to the bridge on either side of the river and for I the stations are Borough property. The streets that will receive the tramway and line of rail, , being 1. chain wide, offer every facility for such purposes, with the advantage that the cost of laying such lines will not amount to that of i macadamised roads and with less wear and i tear. Thus, at once, we should give the east side the Borough and all the extensive out-lying aistricts the advantages of the railway, from which at present they are debarred—bring traffic of all description through the Borough leading to the terminus at No. 1, thereby permanently enhancing the value of all pro perty in that part of the district. If you place me in the position to which I aspire, and give me the power by electing gentlemen who will aid in working out the interests I have attempted to foreshadow, the Borough will assume a position that will not be undermined by speculation or overshadowed i ' by counter projects lingering and not carried 1 sut. Waiting your verdict, I have the honour to be, i Gentlemen, ■ j Your obedient servant, i , ALBERT POTTER. , Hamilton. January IS, ISTS-



JJ O T? I C E. The Valuation List for the Newmarket Road District, for the year :878, is now open for inspection at the office of the Secretary, Mr W. Dinnison's, Newmarfeet. All objections thereto must be left at the P.O. Newmarket, on or before the loth day of February first, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a Coßy of every such objection must be left at the above mentioned Secretary's office, not lesu than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. A RCH HILL DISTRICT BOAKO Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Arch Hill Highway District fßr the year 1878, is now opeu for inspection at Mr. Baxter's Store, Great North Road. All objections thereto must be left at the Assessment Court on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Conrt. and a copy of every such objection must be left at Mr. Baxter's Store, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. K. W. MORRISON, Chairman Arch Hill Highway District. HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Take Notice. —The Valuation List for the above District for the year 1878, is now open for inspection at the Arch Hill Toll-house. All objections thereto must be left at Messrs Warnock Bros., Richmond, the place of the sitting of the Assessment Court, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the office of the Board, Ashton and Son, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the paid Court. ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman N.H.D.B. January 15,1878. iy O T I C E. Persons desirous of nominating relatives or friends in Great Britain for Passages to New Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List will be closed on 24th instant. Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. Any person nominating a friend residing out of the United Kingdom must make arrange ments for joining the ship at the port of em barkation. Full particulars and forms can be obtained from this office. EDWARD L. GRBEN, Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland. 14th January. 1878. ABG QRGANS MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand . ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Sbortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in snms of £100 and np warda, at very low interest. —Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-3treet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ■ MONEY to LEND oh first-class free, hold security, at low rates o£ interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackaon and Ruaaell. 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. ~~Z~ A UCKLAND LOAN 6?W^t J\_ OFFICE, q JL q 165, QUEEN-STREET, "jL OPPOSITE Qj SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest JKatk op 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. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. ita. Private Entrance down right of way. TB& "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. |N OTIC E. A Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District is hereby convened to be held at Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY, the Ist February, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. _____ _ Busintsss: To cousider the advisability of raising money by way of loan on the security of the rates of the District,uuder the authority and by virtue of Part 3 of the Highways Act, 1874, for the purpose of constructing Public Works the District. A proposal to authorise the borrowing of money for the above purpose will be submitted to the Meeting. By order of the Board. wm TH . R^ Chairman. Ponsonby, January 11,1878. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are hereby reminded- that in accordance with the terms of Articles of Association, a' Call of Two Shillings and Six pence per Share on Shares standing in their names in the Books of this Company on this day's date will be due on Ist February next, payable at the Union Bank of Australia, Auck land. All overdue Calls will be charged inte rest at the rate of Fifteen per cent per annum until such time as they are paid. • . W. DEVENISH MEARES. General Manager. Christchurch. Ist January. 1878. "VTONPAREIL GOLDMINING COM JLI PANY (Limited). NOTICE. A REPORT having been circulated that the Specimens from the Nonpareil United, left on View at the Bank of New South Wales for thß last two days, were obtained from the Central Italy Company's Ground, the Directors of the Nonpareil United Goldmining Company (Limi ted) publish herewith a Letter from Mr D. H. Bayldon, Mining Surveyor, showing conclu sively that there is no foundation for such renort, which (being calculated to mislead the public) they emphatically deny. By order. ROBT. M. MITCHELL, Secretary. Grahamstown, 18th January, 1878. To the Directors of the Nonpareil United Gold mining Company. Gentlemen,—l beg to state that I made a Survey of your Drive from the Central Italy adit on the Bth instant, and found the face to be 30 feet inside your own ground. I then changed the course of the drive In s.uch a direction as to take you towards the centre of the Claim.which course has been pursued for the last 25 or 30 feet further, consequently the reef you are working on is in your Company's ground. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, . D. H. BAYLDON, Mining Surveyor. itTOANATAIRI GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Registers will be CLOSED from noon on THURSDAY till noon on THURSDAY the 31st instant, when a DIVIDEND (the 15th of Five Shillings per Share, will be Payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auck land, F. A. WHITE. Auckland, January,2lst 1878. ■\TIGHT SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, J_l every night at 7 o'clock. Fee—OlsE. SHILLING weekly, in advauce.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor _ R. J. De Lias. GLORIOUS SUCCESS o*l LEVY ! And the GRANDEST CONCERT COMPANY that ever visited Auckland. PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING :- Part I. Fantasia, " Puritani" (Giorza)— Signor Giorza. Duet. " Guarda che Bianca Luna" (Campana)— Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnatt. Song, "Let me Dream again" (Sullivan)— Miss Pitts Ballata, "Ballo in Maschera" (Verdi)— Signor Rosnati. Song, -'Maid of Dundee," Scotch—Mrs. Levy. Proch's Celebrated Variations for Voice, as sung by De Murska (Levy)-LEVY. Trio. "Martha" (Flotow)--MRS. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signon Rosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 11. Duet, "I would that my Love" (Mendelssohn) — Mrs. Levy and Miss Pitts. Aria, " Cuins Animam," from the Stabat Mater (Rossini)—LEVY. Ballata, "Questa o'quella" (Verdi) — Signor Rosnati. Song, "Oh!how Delightful"—Mrs. Levy. Grand Fantasia, "Grand Duchess" (Giorza) - Signor Giorza. Song, "Alas! those Chimes" (Wallace)— Miss t*ITTS Waltz, " The Maud Waltz" (Levy)—LEVY. Laughing Trio, " Rose of Castille" (Balfe)— Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati. " God Pave the Queen '."—Signor Giorza. LEVY'S NEXT GRAND CONCERT ON THURSDAY. Dress Circle, 55.; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), 45.: Stalls, 35.; Pit. 2s. Box Plan at Upton's. To commence at 8. Carriages at 10.15. HE GREAT WAXWORKS 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. OPenfrom 10 c a. mj «lI o 10 T P.m. ca THEATRE ROYAL, Proprietor .. .. R. J. DeLias. Director .. . Signor G. Cpsari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. GRAND FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS, Commencing about FRIDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, 1878. This Company, which has completed a brilliant Season in Melbourne, and is at present playing to crowded houses in Wellington, has made the tour of Europe, and comprises forty members, airing which are some of the Leading Artistes of the World. Subscription List now open at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s, where full particulars can be obtained. O. NOBILT, Agent. TTtN IT E D EVANGELIST 10 U COMMITTEE. The Committee invites Voluntary Contribu tions towards defraying the expenses attendant upon Rev. Dr. Somerville's mission. These are confined to local expenses, such as the rent of the hall, printing, and advertising. Subscriptions will be received, and duly acknowledged, by the Hon. Treasurers, Messrs. F. Larkms and Charles Major, the Daily Papers, any member of the Committee, or the under signed. ALLAN W. WEBB, 1 Joint THOS. BUDDLE, j Hon. Sees. / FTIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAUL & SCHENK, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-strfets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubeis for the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. MES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, NO. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £1000. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Bth FEBRUARY, IS7S. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse .. £500 0 0 Second Horse 200 0 0 Third Horse 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 100 ON> 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 obtainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained from' GEO; NORTH, Larabton Quay; Or, JTDSEPH AMES, Stac Hotel, Wellington. JN O. C. C- L O U GH, MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, . Violinist, Teacher op- the: Violin, Viola," and GftOE, DRAMATIC LEADER,. ETC. Brass and String Bands- taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same lor any instrumentation or number . . of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. ■fZ-AIPARA-P.UNUI RAILWAY. No. 7, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, loth January, 1878. WR'TTEN TENDERS.wiII be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 30th January, 1878, for the Erection of a Manager's House at Helensville. Plan's, specifications,-and conditions, can be seen at this office. , ... The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM X 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) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slacfc 20s. 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, artdressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers willplfiase for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-ptreet, 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 .. 32/6' Papakura .. 3S/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 41/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. . 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mx. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. THE DUBLIN L»RESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wykdham-street, 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 np without, their presence, by a system of se'l-meusur eu-entj to be had on application. *