The Even ing Star.

701. IX-Fo. 2,475

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY,



BEGULAR MONTHLY Jlli§fe;JU; STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice), will leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, 6th March. , For freight or passage apply to * CRUICKSHAft X & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, Auckland, February 20, 1878. rjgg|^"pAClFlC MAIL STEAM '«**ssi§^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Ma^S. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Aeents, Auckland. jTKJL (3TEAM TO SYDNEY. *iS^^^^N. TUES DA V, yWH^^ sth March. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY. sth March, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Maech, 1878. FOUi^ AN^Sf, I'ndTor^- CHALMERS, from Makukap. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY UAi, NA"°IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen orjfrEET Wharf. Wanaka .. Thursday, Feb. 28, 4 p.m. — Ha we a Thursday, Mar. 7, 4 p.m. — Taupo _ .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Hawea ..I Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorda..! Tuesday, Mar.sth, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 4th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka .. Monday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Havfea.... Monday, 25tli. 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — <=ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. iSy*^^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES Jg^ggp™ AND OOROMANDEL.-i enterprise & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday. 8 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 7 p.m. Durham—Friday. 4 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Durham laid up on Monday and Tuesday for inspection. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. a TEAM TO AND FROM ,J||||g|g;K3 RIVjSRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave -b.s 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 fc SON. -saa^ nrrioß the hot springs, -§&M3i£, 1^ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. «gagS3^pyKAWATT. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, 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 atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. Forfreightorlpassageapply^^ & «55^^ ' QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~gggyg|^; k3 waters. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopcru, mltatai, aratapu, Maijngawiiare, and Dargaville. 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- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF ■CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 n.m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. .^^^DTEAM ON the KAIPARA. rpjjg gg# KlNAwill 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' 3 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. eSjvfe^ BrtOß RUSSELL, WANGA- J3g3C|S>- I 1 ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booke.d and small Darcels 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 COR~OMANDEL. 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 b.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 27th February Monday, 4th March Friday, Bth March Wednesday, 13th March Monday, 18th March Friday, 22nd March Wednesday, 27th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather SS?- 8 HA. MCGREGOR, Manager.



tCKX QTEAM TO LONDON, rfKgS&2|^v KJ VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. r&^@"asSr ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,817 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April, 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. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply t0 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS "Will l«ave Queen-street Wharf ou FRIDAY, Ist March, at o p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ]||||g|||Ss3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. T t m c Tab l b : Fro in Aiickland — Wednesday, Rotoiti (for Ohinemuri), 7 r»m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday. Kotomahana, 11 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahn-na, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Rotoina tana, i p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmona, 5.30 p.m. Return Fares, per Rotomanaha: Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. W A I TJ X U. The s.s. L ALL A ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: March March I—Friday, 5.30 p.m. 2—Saturday, 9 a.m. 4—Monday, 7 n.m. 4—Monday, 11 a.m. 6—Wed., 7.45 a.m. 6—Wed., 12 noon 9—Saturday, 9 am. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares: —Return, 5/; Single, 3/o. Weather and other circumstai.ces 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 promDt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket *^g&* O X W A I U X U. <3SS^ p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March I—Friday, 5 p.m. I—Saturday, 9 a.m. 4—Monday, 8 a.m. 4—Monday, 11 a.m. 6—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 0— Wednesday, 12 noon 9-Saturday, 8 a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, of. Weather and other circumstanc.'S permitting. Order 3to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, "^ A G L A N# 6SLALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 28th instant, at 10 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Maofarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet witti prompt dispatch. For freight, tec. GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. EL WI N B. 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. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-strcet. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office^ ONEY TO LEND on MQRTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLTCMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A. Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class ; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shinoles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c &c -JW- O T I C E. The undersigned having a Large!STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. , , „ Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvet?, Silks. Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, iv any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. ~ , KST Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. AL O V E T T,, © TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc j on cost for cash. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. - „ ■ . A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCET. 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 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 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 beg* to inform a 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 art all hours. E L L I N G 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 houso in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. " TXT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturejlFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QU KEN-STREET. ffLAfi X E BRO TH E R.S, \j (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 instantaneously. Tjl "bTeITH SlTi PMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q^nE~c~T^srTT~^irir~T~i~c~ET 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 B~R OTHERS, 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. CGoods 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 tatisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. * UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTO KY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special G~^fls^S^^v> Appointment Excellency "^wi»34>»m»=^S«jir the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEW.N-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. TV| R. Tl T R A F F O RD, SURGEON (SSs^Si Wakefield- DENTIST, 52n3§y street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide G^p. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). IT S X I N N E R, "• 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. JX QWINNERTO N, • O 9 Ft 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 £3T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P Jfi T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * O ' X oa XTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL Jljl decorative painter. w Estimates furnished, and experienced fA Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O Q J.H. requests attention of Builders and W £; others to his New Glazing Tariff. Pi J. HENDERSON. (M O * Z 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. O fl N Ct O P P E T, 1O 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 FA"R MS , PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. • All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. T^~ I X E V' S B LA C X LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcr'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. f~\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



Jk ME S BUTCHER j CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C 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.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of 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-Piessure 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. TJAMILTON, WAIKATO, SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, m Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Sec, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. tSST Agent: Auckland Evening Star. T~G. S^ A N D E S of SURVEYOR, | Hamilton", Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district eiables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. /^1 H EA P 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 us a call before purchasing elsewhere. , LA CARD.] TI7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, f? F.R.C.S., 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. hi J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that ho has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTBGING. 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. Gasfltting of evsry style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. 1 S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed allinis 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 Plumbee for Auckla Waterworks, WELLSSLEY-STRKET. > Arrnnrr.ATJT!. {^1 HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER 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 rate 3. Wood Turning in all its Branches--Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa LeKS, a very low rates. Prico Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICy BAY. N.B.—-Town Orders can Ibe left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. 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. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. Cd. *3T Give them a trial. BBAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. E O R. ii E A X X R S, Freeman'b Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T"O THE W ORKING ME N 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 nnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons ..... lGs 6d ~ 50 tons, and upwards 153 ~ Slack 12s 6d „ 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. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 82 Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Blacls Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street ~\TEW ZEAL AMD INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINK. 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 Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tmr Ijosskfs Promptly Paid. GTCORait P. PTWTfCK! Manager m! M~c LA C II L A N, 0 218, 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, £ — 1 case Assorted Hosiery ■ J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 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 in diamond, over <19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Roods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. S3T Comparison Invited. 4 UCKLAND AND HAMILTON _t\_ RAILWAY. the LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. V A. Y. MACDONALD, .General Manager.



MR. F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. PONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are: April 29, July 15, and October 7. I HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHO-JL. < Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th Aprii, lGth July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABUItY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SKRGE DRESS PIECE. 1/0 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d.. AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. A X INABURY & riO., 204 & 206, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland. A U L &. S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. jL^NCOURAGE. LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES II BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREKT EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinci 11 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marb!es. 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 application. / " mnos j. iiarbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufactuiier, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. MX. Jb'AULDEK, 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 P"A P E R H A fGTNTs, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c., &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574j £8" PACKAGES 574 PAPERH ANGIN GS, Fiom 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 Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND OIL,ASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. X MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Peice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, • and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run -it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. • THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica. Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord. Braid, Scam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T/'.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necess<»x-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hmmeer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £± os. With Table and Treadle £6 os. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, wb' d re the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are pvocurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition fyee of chai so . ■ :. J. V. BREDA, Shcrtland-strcet. .



HASH TON AND SON 9 HOUSE LAND, & . ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, 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 line view both back and front. isORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. FOR SALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich Vol canic Land, comfortable Residence containing flv-e rooms, also stable, carriage-house, with hay-loft over, and cow-bails ; a splendid garden and croquet-lawn, planted with shelten 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. HEPBURN-STREKT.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room. TanliS, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is dfsirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hod 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 SHORK.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—G-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantlj situated. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbouvne. QUEEN-STR.SE i■.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry GilfUlas, 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, Bright Road, next door to the residence of R. Woo: Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-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, Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. SPECIAL /IHEAP T INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THIS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS I WiLt. Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/G Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, . &c, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. , t THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line<lof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large! Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. HA o Atkins. "TOCAL TESTIMONY PULVERMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (RECENTLY IMPROVED). Vital energy, it is well known, depends upon the normal-functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail men's, such as « Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia, Sciatica Deafness "Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Fem«le Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c, &c, &c. This is no coniecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PDLVERMaCHER'S GALVAMC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this e'ectripal deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments refened to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years' successful exnerJence has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment* The following is spontaneous and remark able :— " Auckland, November 26,1577. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6£ years I have not been free from it for one minute; and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has reen something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left nic in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for itH and the Lumbago is ver3 r nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit,, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate-sufferer gaining relief. " 1 am, yours truly, "JamUCS. Sxator. " G. Ajlckin, Esq., Chemist, '"Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent: AIC.HIN, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. DWARD L E W I S (Late -with L. D. Nathan & Co.); WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Custom-house-steeet, , Auckland, KEEPS in STOCK Best Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, GROCERIES. TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sklls At1 Lowkst Market Ratep. Indents executed on very favourable terms* and personally attended to by his London AgeulU Mr. Bernard LE^yIS, who has had 25y<saTs' experience of Bujing for the New Zealand. Markets. Good Storage—Bond and Fr< c,.



THEATRE ROYAL* Proprietor R. J- DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesan. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. MILLION PRICES ! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, 27th February, Bknefit op SIGNORA CARANTI VITA, On which occasion will be j'iven Rossini's bril liant Opera Comique, IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA ! In the singing lesson scene Signora Carat)ti Vita will sing the celebrated raise sonsj Dita. Between the Ist and 2nd acts, the unrivalled Contra Bass Soloist, SIGNOR ANGELO CESEHIXA-, . will play Bottesini's Grand Concerto (for the Double Bass), from the Opera of Sonnambulaj and, between the 2nd and 3rd acts, the Great Paginini Solo, "The Carnival o£ Venice," by Ernst, Andante and Variations. THURSDAY EVENING. UN BALLO IN MASCHEIIA! Doors open at 7.30; overture at & Admission:- Dress Circle, U; Stalls,-2/G-: Pit, 1/. Box Office as usual at Upton's, Queen-street. O. NOBiLI. Agent, N T E R T A I N M E ~N~T IN AID OF TUB FRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY-SCHOOL. MR. T. CROOK will give one of his interest ing Limelight Entertaintments, consisting at. Views in the old country, in the Franklin lioad school-room, on THURSDAY EVENING next). Doors open at 7, commence at 7.30. Admission, Is ; children, Cd. AUCKLAND A M ATE IT X ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN ME E T I IS G. Saturday, march 9, 1s78; Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING .THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. —"Two Prizes ONE MlL,iti HANDICAP—Two Prizes, BOYS' CHAMPION KACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. * QUARTkR-MILE LEVEL.IIAOE.-TwoPrizer. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).-fcjx Prizes.- Entries with Colours! and Fee- of 2*. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Glub-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 0 p.m. ALFRED KING - Hon^Sec. 1 "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR ROLLING STOCK. Preliminary. Notice.. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundied Railway Wagons, similar to those now in use on the New Zealand Railways, including all iron, and wood work. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Ecgineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington; 9th February, IS7B. FE N C I. N G. TENDERS will be received tiiJ noon on SATURDAY, 9th March, for about 3:| Miles of Wire Fencing, in two io!s. Specifications niay be seep, and all further information obtained on application. ROBT. GtO. HULL & CO., Wairau Creek. N.B.—Steamer leaves Helensville for Wairau Creek first tide every Tuesday. mo CAkPENTEKS AND BUILDEIiS. Tenders will be received until noon of ihn Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a Two-storied Residence in the Ckrlton iioad, for T. Jagger Esq. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel. GEO. BOWRING. Architect. FT! O C O N T It A O TORS- Tenders are invited (labour only) until THURSDAY, 2Sth. instant, for Mnildine Wharf at Guthrie and Larnach's. Sawmills.. Manukau Heads. Plans and specifications at ihe office Outline and Larnach Company Limited Onehunga. J. W. WALLER, Manager. mOBUIL D E R S. "AUCKLAND RETAIL BRANCH NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, Tenders will be received-up to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the ±'h of Maroli, for the. Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany.. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of EDWARD MA HONEY. ' / -fcTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS- Wellington-Masterton Railway^ ■ CARTERTON CONTRACT (Formation. AJC-& Peejeacs'kmt Way). Length- about 20 Mii/es &k CnAsss.. Public *vVorks-Offioe,. Wellington,. 23rd Jamiary, 18??.. Written Tenders-will.be received at this oflisa up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the eih.Alaroh,. 1878, for the above contract. They mrst be addressed to the Hon. tho JViinister for Public Works,. Wellingtonj. and marked outside "Ten der for Carterton Contract:" I'Jans and Sj}ec:ii» cations maybe seen at tine Pus lie Works-QSices; Auckland, Christchirrob,. Dunediri, inrercargiJU Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post;Omc<\, Greytown, Wairarapa.Btthe Kaihvay Manager's Office, Napier, and attbe Chief SnrveyorsJUfKce. Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, sinii'.arJy ad dressed and marked, will be received if present cd at any Telegraph. Office by noon of, the sumo ; date,, provided that written tenders, in due form axe lodged afc any o£ the above-n^med ■ Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town, where: the tender i 3 lodged ;suck cheque to be sppcin'ly marked by a. banter as good, for t-wmty-one i days, and to be in favour of the Bec-iver : Gereral's Deposit Account only, nnd r>f>t tt» i bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will ; not necessarily be accepted. By coniniß-nd. JOHN CATIRUTJIBIiS,. Ens ie aer.-in-Chia-f. NJB.—Plans for this contract, can be J)»r» : chased at the above offices. CO A L AND FI REW OO D YAKD FOR SaIK, To be Disposed of. thp Remainder of the Lease, 5- years from tho Isi, or' Miire>. o£ tua't ; piece of ground known as Kirby's 3'irewcod Yard, Upper Queen-strcetj. tjje present Ih-oprie tor retiring: from the 'bw&iiicss. Th.is.is a good opc-nine, as there is ao other jartl hear the locality. J..LKWIS,. Upper Qmeen-strect. A UCKLA S"S~R"A ILWA VS. On and after WEDNESDAY,. February 27th. ■ IS7B, Wharfage will be charged on Mercer Wharf, both exgoEfc and import, as follows :— Merchandise, 2_s.per tan Minei'als, Is per ton Native Cials, 2d.per toa- Shingles,,Cd per 100 ft Palings, Cd per ICO Timber,, 6d per super., foet Firewood, Is per cord. A. V. MACDONALD, • Gsneral Manager* Mill!. I II I ■»- ~W»1.HJ..1 — ... — DOUBTLESS BAY, •NEAP, MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR J.EASB. the Estate of Kau b.oehoe» Dovbtleas 31«y, Ihe property and Jui inc-r ! residence- of WaJ»ev lirodie, Ecq m eoinvn'siug 917 a. res 2roofls. Full pavlkui&ls ran cc oW%iactl on applica tion to"; 'n\v?- WESTO V, YvUomk Lane,