The Evening Star.

Tor. IX.—STa 8,557-

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JUNE 18. 1878.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



.sQgSfe^ "REGULAR MONTHLY. _S___ii_- $\> STEAM COMMUNICATION •*-B**BETvncß.v AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Oaptatn Logan, may bo expected here again about the 30th instant. .She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUTCKSHANK Sc CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 6, 1878. TTNIO-N STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—June, 1878. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NA°IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from QUEEN BTREIGT y HAlff. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. HAWEA j Thursday, 20th, 1 p.m. — Taupo .. Thursday, 27th, i p.m. — FOR TARANA.KI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (from Manubtau). . __ Taranaki I Tuesday, 18th, 10 a.m.) 9.15 a.m. TAIAROA...I Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. 111.55 a.m. I i_ FOR SYDNEY (from Quk-.3n-str.bet Wharf). Rotorua..l Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — "~ FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. ~ Taupo _... Monday, 24th, i p.m. — _3T Cargo must bo alongside one hour before me of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL^NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ™£^^Tm OR RAGLAN. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onohungn as above at 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 19th inst. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfavlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee, Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga' * 1^0 R LONDON DIRECT. The regular trader __H_B_H_f SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. 3jfefc__kT TT oli L0NI)0N DIKECT. j|||||j||^ TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. mBSBBSaa The magnificent clipper barque SCHIEHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Levack. due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHAN'K & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. June 13, 1878. j^kfS^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j|||g|g!:o LAND and the THAMES. "S.s. ROTO M A HAN A. T I At E T A n L B : From Auckland— Wednesday, i afternoon Thursday, 4.3oafternoon Friday, 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon From Thames— Wednesday, 9 morning Thursday, 9.30 morning Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10.30 morning Fares, per Rotomahana -.—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, 53. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. ERASER & TINNE, agents. _jws__?^ Steam to the Thames ll____g__Ks COROMANDEL, AND •'^^^s^ OHINEMURL TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday. Tongariro, 12 p.m. Wednesday. Enterprise, 12 midnight Thursday, Tongariro. 3 p.m. From Thames— Tuesday, Enterprise. 9 p.m. "Wednesday, Tongariro, 12 noon Thursday, Enterprise, 1 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The S.s. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noOD. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. . Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine mnri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. T ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR Jl||§|i|; JU waiuku. Time Table:— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June June ig_Wednesday, 8 a.m. 19—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 22—Saturday, 10 a.m. 22- Saturday, 2 p.m. 24—Monday. 11.45 a.m. 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26-Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 30- Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills. Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.—On Wednesdays, oth and 19th June. • Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. W A I U X U. °^-3^*^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From \v aiuku : June. June. 19-Wed., 8 a.m. 19-Wed., 12 noon 22—Saturday. 10 a.m. 22-Saturday, 2 p.m. 24-Monday, 12 noon 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 2 p.m. 27—'Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. July. July. I—Monday, 6 a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at. 8 a.na. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 51. . Will sail weather and other circumstance P Ordersto collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessel- as per agreement^ rgb WOK THE HOT SPRINGS, ~llle§^ SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA S23SS^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Ihursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. . o . A 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. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at il a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels pat on board v.itn out a shipping note. For freight omassage applyto __^ ON THE KAIPARA. *3-s__!_33* The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— . For Otamatea, calling at junction ol Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pohi and Mata kohe; every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leavo Auckland, per 'ITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port crt on Mondays. . CASEY & SON , «_,k_fe s _ oteam to and from ,J|||e|j|;n RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Aacldand-S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. • S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. FroFE EiTCrfaeaoV-S.o. Lily. 9 a.m.J "" ' S.s. GetuinJ \\ ■■:■'. J, CASEY & SON.



1 «^kfe^ IT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA ' Jg||§g;X? ROA, and MANGONUL The s.s. SOT-? A will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small uarcela 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, (it 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. . The a.„ ARGYLK will leave every Monday morning at 12 neon, and every Friday at X p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To conned with the s.s. ' StafTa- for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. HOWENA will leave as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday. 21st June Wednesday, 20th Juno Monday, Ist July Friday, 51 h July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR Manager. ...c?,«•.-.., QTEAMON THE KAIPARA <1~ ' ' WATERS, 8"or Kaipaka Heads, Toka To it a, Whatca hara, Tk Kofuru, Mitatai, Aeatapu MAUNGAWHARK, AND DARCUyiLLK. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawbon, will leave i lelensvillo every Tuesday and Thurs daj'iiio'iiiny'a tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tiitle. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY O.'f CO.HK oh Mondays and Wednesdays, v.: i'J.S'J p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Bed Office, Wharf. <£K&^im 011 P RIV AT E SAL E. ''t^^®**!E, Tho poddie oteamor RUBY. JOHN LEY.OON, Grahamstown, lias received instructions from Mr. Burmingham to sell the above well-known Steamer, which is well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, oau Ixs had on application to B.& 11. ISAACS, Fcrt-streot; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thames. * im R E S II SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famonoth. J A M E S BLAIKI E, VICTORIA-STREET, Firnr Doors from the Union Bank. A CAR T E R, __JL. FAMILY BUTCHER, Wbllbslby-strbbt West. Families waited on for orders daily,' and sup plied with the very best aulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually ntl-ondfd to. —* d LANVI LL £ c, ELLVIiT T, \JT TEA DEALERS &, GROCERS, 14-, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Kdsn Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Good delivered. /\ " = ~ X £A J. HUTCHINSON, /. v/_ SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Quekx-street, Auckland. P L AND T. loL _ O 9 TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinds of Timber supplied to order. "^^OOL^ALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE hi England can mako ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and Bhip, till delivered in London. From ports in Now Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at porta hero or in A.us tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port. If need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. c X E N"Z IE &, ROSS, Have on Sale Oomaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Mckenzie & ross. aikato coal company (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAX,, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, a3 follows :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tons.... 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „• Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. , . _ Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement, _ Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Msinager, Huntly, Waikato; or to Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. . rf^REAT SALE~OF BOOTS & SHOES. WILKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. 4_T NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED —Note Prices— Women's Kid Elastic Sides, sewn, 7/6 „ American Boots, superior quality, 11/6 Slippers, great variety, 2/8 Kid Boots, our own best make, 13/, 14/, and 14/6 Children's Boots, American and English Goods superior quality, from 4/6 upwards. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY AS CHEAP '_ WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED : A SONG, By Pro. Martin Swallow. Words by Je.nnet E. Johnston. To be had at all Musio-sellers. PRICK, 'M. 6d. nett. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. 2T ' School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head-master. ONSON BY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by ME«. ROBINSON, assisted iby MISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. IL 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, &a. &c. . COALS! COALS!! COALS!!! FROM Bulli Mines, near Sydney, EX ' WELLINGTON,' A SPLENDID HOUSEHOLD, SMITHS', OR STEAM COAL. Retailed at from 5s to 7s per ton less than they can bo imported by the cargo. 10 tons and upwards at 26s per ton, at ship's side. Single loads at 283 per ton, at ship's side. This Coal gives a strong heat, is very clean, leaves little or no cinder, burns a very long time, and will be found very economical to burn with Waikato. W. &G. WINSTOtfE. .



COUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis. Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Pormanent Cure (where no organ' is destroyed) for Gout, ■ Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use at Home.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of Now Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. i The "Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Sponges, ■ Flesh- Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be ; had from the Agents, j MAC KAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, fee, Junction of Qokbn and Urky-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting us agents fin any of the suburbs, appiy at the above address. wITI ia m m horn as, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautif v Designs of Monuments aud Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application In Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. Work dove by First-class Workmen, and nono but Best Glass of Material used, and no Deception. Address • CORNER OF LOKNE AND VICTORIA-BT. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, TUAMES. I^NEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland aud Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:— . Leave Auckland: Leavo Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. m H E UND ER SIGNED HAVE ON SALE DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD -WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards. &o. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 0, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GuTHBIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Ma nag k r,_ Onehunga Branch. |TaT7vX_TIS~ED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IROtf TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. GasfitthiK of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen tent to any parr, of tho 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, wkllksley-street, ■ A-nr";cr.AMr>. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents' Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessel?, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, th« Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager HE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. All Marine Risks taken at lowest c arrent rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, or at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under signed. HINRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-street ■\TIiW ZEALAN D INSURANCE i.l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital -, £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description ot Property may be elfectod with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyago or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. fisr t,orpki9 PromptiA" Paid. ggmmffi p. PTTmcff, Manager. |_|AMiLTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. FINEST S AM§P L X ob- WHANG AREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be scon at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG. AT O V T^ T T _ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER^ Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. 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 advery small advano on cost for cash. a UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special <^%sk£s.p ApP°^ a tment Excellency -^^S^^^^-fif" theGover Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, «3_. CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. ' Fesotype Portraits While Waiting, ;



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &a Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coa'u Also, Firewood (out or unoutl reaaonqbla. __^ MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth. Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-streot. RDECO U R C V, 6 CARVER AND GILDER, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, queen-street, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding— Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c„ re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames,—Supplied on the rshortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, ana hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromes, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to bo sold cheap. __ J. R. DE OOURCY. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and _ell cheaper than any house in Now Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole AKentsfor Mason and Hamlin's Organs. A T C 11 E S1 WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-in a d £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, SA 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £4 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £610s. «_.. Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8b 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watoh maker Victoria-street PD O R A .N _ bogs to inform his friends that he can' supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates FOR cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in. the city at Is 6d per cwt: New castle, 2s 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. Doran, Express Stand, Victoria sfcrcsfc N.B.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut, delivered in any quantity. C ke Is 6d per bag, "KTEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE J3J AND FIRE-CLAY WORKS. GEO. BOYD Dosires to inform his Customers and the Public in general that, owing to tho dangerous state of his premises in Fort-stroot, ho has been obliged to Remove to toe Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addressed to tho Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to the Pottery every twenty minutes, it offers an opportunity to persons who may desire to inspect the Largest Stock of Sanitary and Fire-Clay Goods in the Colony. qOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY. G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner, Orders, perSteameg or Coasting Vessels1, promptly executed. LAUNDERS, BUR GES S & CO., O SO CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND. Cash Buyers of Tallow.i_ (Latk G. akers). fi H 0 L LA H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-Theso in valuablo 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 tniated liberally*- •—-*- ■•-**** BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. Stephen s' BOOT AND SHOE NOVELTIES ! THE SECOND SHIPMENT HAS ARRIVED, Embracing Every Variety op Useful and Ornamental Goods. VIENNA BALL-ROOM SHOES (in white).— Very dainty articles, adorned with Flowers, and having a most exquisite finish, at half price. PARISIAN BALL-ROOM SHOES—An original Shoe, which will fit any foot, having a patent Elastic Adjuster, at half price., ENGLISH BALL-ROOM BOOTS of Very Superior Quality, and very elegant construc tion. IMITATION WOOL-WORK SLIPPERS, A Well-selected Stock of the above. — Just Opened,— SPECIAL LINES IN BLACK KID BOOTS (SEWN). These are all New Goods, and will be Sold 2s. Under the Usual Price. GENTS' SOFT FELT SLIPPERS, Designed especially for Tender Feet. GALOSHES! GALOSHES I LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. ALL SIZE CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. In Great Variety. ALSO, INFANTS' FELT BOOTS. W QTEPHENS, No. 136, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. TMPORTANT NOTICE. E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his _sr DINING ROOMS ~£» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus toiners. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-atairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEIJCAC-" OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Rlustrated and Comic Journals, together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on the tables immediately on'the arrival of each mail steamer. He, there fore, hopes with some confidence that the will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw ehtttaott onof Merchants and Storekeepers to his loacally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street ¥&. where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner auckland. R. A_ C) N A^ B, • Wholesale a'hd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-SWREET. ; &s" Shipping Supplied, "©a



MONEY 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. interetc—W. H. Oon neil, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofHoe. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND oa "first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street, MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. mAILO R I N G. Wo would respectfully invite Custom ers who fine) a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. >t Wo have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTKR, whose long experience war rants uj in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Q AER GO AND TUT C Jg- AI G, . queen-street, Next'jE. Waters', Confectioner, t3T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on tho shortest notice. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand: Flour Oatmeal Sharps w heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, Sec. Oats. Ma<_e. Barley. &c, crushed, "I T q WINN ERT ON AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA !Vi S TREET, (Next Shakes "__rk Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he . w prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. /t_T Country Orders punctually attondoa to. G. S A N^ D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on tho shortest notice. 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. ' G B . V T L E R, O BLACKSMITH, SOUTn HELENSVILLE. Every description of Smith's Work at reason- able rates. "OONES ! BONES 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, » 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 f^lass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glased Sashes, Doors, &c. Mlaaa cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAU, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bnlk:- Household (lumpy) .. .. 503. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 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, aadressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines. Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for Ailing bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, 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 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. - 3510 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 SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Croinbies), 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 nstantaneouslv. ' TV| R. T: T R A F F OR D, SURGEON iSiliiw Wakefield- DENTIST Q£j[i_____* street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover' Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). Boots i Boots ! \ Boots !! i CHEAPER THANff||l CHEAPER THAN EVER ! * H_iL EVER I C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will* SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant^lMachinert and Fixtures. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of Juue next. Ail contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. tsr Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-street, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. MERCHANT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Ofilce Bouks Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an> styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham -street- ON .SALE Ex Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-ohest3 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. |^IHEAP TIMBER J 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 rates. Wood Turning in all it 3 Branches. -Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed. and Sofa Le_s, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited MECHANIC/ BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No; 36, In * snrance Buildings. . A,-: -,•■ , :



HjW A I T E, Tinsmith, FORT-STREKT, ! Wishes to inform tho public that he io the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. CIEMBNTI C E M E N TI / 600 casks Cement, 100.casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridga), Fire Clay. Limo, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be_ conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (_iimited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinory, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Paninure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to allthejCoiolonie!^ TO BUTCHERS; SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. Tho 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. / I mnos J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street1 east, Auckland. J~7? O^ E SS A L W, J PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &C. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O~W DEN, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of tho Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes; a £75 Piano to be sold for £60. Others at similar reductions, viz., Allison's at £50; Bora's at £32 and £25. tames Mcleod, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). S~\ N SALE, Ex 'Oceola,' • Swordfish,' 'Linda Weber,' and 'Taupo'. ---925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 18 cases BACON 14 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex 'Aikshaw,' @ London : 12 cases MAOCARONI and VERMICELLI. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. CELLING OFF!!! THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, On the Wrong Side of Queen-street, Informs the Public of Auckland1, and surrounding districts, that he is com pelled to REALISE the WHOLE of HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which will be Offered to Purchasers at GREAT REDUCTIONS, TO effect A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J. S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to the following Goods:— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORP BALERNOS ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, in shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4 ; worth, 2/9 A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4. 10 „ GREY SHEETING, /11_ 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each 4 ~ „ 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, S/6 Good Tweed Trousers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 45/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 6s 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 40 rolls CARPET, Bought Job, all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION INVITED. patterns given. JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, gsr Wrong Side of the Street, "m Next United Service Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address :—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ISH E X AS D C~OT, Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo 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.



Entertainments, &c HA. C. B. S. c ONEHUNGA BRANCH, No. 89. ig-grayiTHE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY TINIsr \ of the above Branch will be $»wj celebrated by a \X p' Oa WEDNESD AY, r_E 19TH JUNE, HP? Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Double Tickets, 7s 6d; Single, ss. W. DALEY. Secretary to Committee. S& ipti *c* CONSECRATION OF THE ST. GEORGE LODGE, Dargavtlle, At Noon on WEDNESDAY, 19th mat. Brethren of the various Lodges are invited to attend. Banquet Free to Visiting Brethren. Ar.-angements have been made for Return Tickets, per Steamers, at Single Fares. The s.i. Lily will leave the Queen's Wharf on MONDAY, 17th instant, at 12.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. Designate. "jf Mi L E N N O~~X Estate A cent and Valuator, Queen-street, Auckland ; Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildmg3). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. £1 f\ f\f\ ATO «20 T0 LEND on good .L \J, UU \J securities.-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. pqaa-For Sale, all that Fine Allotment 3jOUU situated at the corner of Hobson and Wellington-streets, with a Shop and two Dwel ling Houses erected thereon. Price, £800. Ihis is one of the best sites out of Queen-street.— J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. n . f>r\—A Bargain—Farm of 10 acres at Stokes 3^l OU Point. There is 1. acres of orchard, 5 acres in gras3, and about 6 acres cleared and ready for the plough. The House contains six rooms, and is situated near Soldier's Bay, about three mile 3 from Stokes' Point.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. An—Farm of 110 acre 3of First-class Bu3h 3JI.UV L aud, situated at Raglan; a School is about to be erected near the farm. Price, £25 cash. The balance can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent.—J. M.Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. , , ~ _ HEPBURN-STREET. —?A cesirable Eeeyen roomed Residence, with wash-house, and every convenience; freehold allotment, 36 x 119. The residence is well furnished, and will be sold either with or without the furniture. Price, without the furniture, £503; with the whole of the furniture, £750. Let, furnished, for 60s per week.—J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. i?0/f *7 —A Bargain—Three' Cottages a few sw/^ _C i . minutes walk from the Union Bank, with freehold allotment. The houses are let for 21s per week. £50 cash, balance can be paid by weekly payments.--J. M. Lennox, Estato agent, Auckland. FARM and Homestead.—A comfortable Farm of 30 acres, all fenced and in grass. There is a 5-roomed Residence, together with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fine little farm is only halr an-hour's walk from the Manurewa Railway Station.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO.-A beautiful little Farm of 122 acres, of 122 acres, of first-class quality soil, all in the best grasses. There is a .-roomed residence upon the Farm, This fine property is only 3 miles from Te Awamutu, in the Rangiawhia district. Price, £1220.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. NEWTON ROAD.—Shop and Dwelling House corner of Newtoa Road and Win chester-street. Freehold allotment, 33 x 99. Price, £220. A good business might be done in this shop by an enterprising person.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. "VTEWTON ROAD.-A desirable four-roomed AS Cottage, freehold allotment 37x85. There is a good well, and the house is built on a brick foundation. Price, £200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. COTELE— Cottaze, with freehold allotment, and good well. There are four rooms ia the Cottage. Price, £180. £50 cosh, balance by weekly payments.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland.i PAKNELL. — Two Allotments fronting the main road, in a first-class position. The lots have a frontage of 3i and 35 feet respectively. Price, £3 53 per foot—Apply to J. M. Lennox Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL, near Mason's Gardens.—Residence of 7 rooms, built upou a fine corner allot ment, 55-6 x 170. The Omnibusses pass the door. The railway within a few minutes walk. Price, £370.—Apply to J. M. Lenuox, Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE— a Bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment having 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. — J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. ALLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO FARAi—For sale, a fine Farm, one mile from Cambridge, There are 109 acres, 14 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres ia oats, and 31 acres in good erra^ses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. TAPSOM—A well-situated Residence contain- X_l ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. 1 Pt.lA ACRES of First-class Land in the JLtlvPvf Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, adioins the property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Kstate agent, Auckland. rfIAURANGA—A Great Bargain—Karra of JL 300 acres, with fixe water frontage. This property is only nine miles from the township. Price, £210 cash. Must be sold.—Apply to J. M. Lennov, Kstate agent, Auckland. WAIWERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TT AMILTON, WA I KATO"" SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS. Axe Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals . Homospathic. Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brush ware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, And.are prepared to Supply ALT, Goods of the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. far Agent: AucklanpEven;n'v Star. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Quken-stheet), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that ho has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur "V. Dcnguet i 3 in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. l__ Letters by Post punctually attended to. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, Sec, WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doo:'* below Mrs. Rountree'3. N.B.—Splendid Private i;oom for ladies. A~N D J. fcT (J P P '£"_'", a Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,; Lower Queen-stieet Wharf, Auckland john go? p c r HOUSE, LAN D, 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 ol which can he deatt with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8, QUEEN-STREET^ Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat PARCELSIDELrvERY, and Booking of Pas ; sengers. ..- ■~. ■ 2>'"' "'"'? A:-lrA i: 'A ;, R. ~k] Shipping and Commission agj-N'j? " Wharf, Onehunga.