The Evening Star.

Yoi3 IX.-No. %,58i

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1878.

IFRICE : ONE FENNY.



■g^a^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY 1A) STEAM COMMUNICATION *™S»W'betwken- AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan, may bo expected here about the 6th of August. »ne will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after «$gg iGKBBASK & cO . Ageats. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, July 10. 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—July, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTBLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Pictox for West Coast PORT 6 (FFwO?J T.tANCKAU). Steamship. Date of Sailing. i Latest | "'rain. Maoki Friday. 26th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 30th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen btreet 'Wharf. ' i i Taiaboa. .. j Thursday, 25th. 1 p.m. — ~" FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA." Taiaroa... Tuesday, 23rd, Ip.m.j — Hawea.... Monday, 29tb, 4p.m. — esr Cargo muat bo tUongskio oiie iiour before me of departure. HENDERSON & MAOFARLANK, Agents. Corner of Queon and West Queen-streets. «S£k&^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jSSSSI;© COROMANDEL, AND •^^^e* OHINBMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Table: From Auckland— Tuesday. Tongariro, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 9 p.m. Thursday, Tonsariro. 9 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Enterprise. 12 midnight Wednesday, Tongariro, 10.30 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKK). The s.s. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 zioon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine xnuri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ■gigfe^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jg^SsiKV^ LAND AND THE THAMES. S.a. ROTO M A II AN A. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday, 6 30 evening Thursday, 9.30 morning Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10 morning From Thames — Wednesday, 12.30 afternoon Thursday, 8 afternoon Friday. 4 afternoon Saturday, 4 afternoon Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer uste, 78, FRASER & TINNE, agents. *sJk&^ WOK RUSSELL, WANG A- Jg|jg|g; JU ROA, and MANG'ONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Olßoa on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~ND MANGA PAL The B.s. ARC* VLB! will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The B.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monds,y morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 r, r.. Calling «■* Ml" K'°°u"°'°- -g-'-»"- FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. o connect with the s.s. ' Staffa; for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The 8.8. ROWENA will loa.ve aa follows :- Atso'clookp.ro. "Wednesday. 24th July Monday, 29th July Friday, 2nd August Wednesday, 7th August Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGRTCGOR. Mn.na.gpr. -*. T (j'i'jiAM TO THE VVAUii J^^^^ O AND PUHOI. .3i££!Mssi^r Thorr A M q- SHANTKR WmTor SWad de 6r- From Wade: Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. For Puhoi: From Puhoi: Saturday 9 a.m. Monday, 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting, Fares:-For the Wade: Single, 4s; Return, 7s For Pohoi : Single, 6s ; Return, 10s. MASTER, Agent; Or, G. R. MoNAB, 30, Queen-stroet. Agents for Puhoi: Schischka Bros. PS -During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o Shanter wiU call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. ~ZZ~Z TTIIRST VESSEL FOR jgl?M^^ -P LONDON. The Fine CHP c Pe ri ßa^ue LioN> 602 tons register, Captain Levack, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. Has very good Saloon accommodation. Steerage passengers will not be booked after the 10th of August. For freight or pa^sa^e^ply^ & Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 20^1878. _. - ttSaSSENGERS' LINE OF h^^&s. jl packets to new zea bSBBSESbii owned by Messrs Shaw, BAVILL & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports cv Zealand- They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commandedby experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is mo3t substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and °°The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment lorwEich has been guaranteed m the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intcvals. .... 4. 'fullpart "'"B^^eafacgto^ OWEN & GRAH^VM, \ Agents, CRUICKSHANK &CO.) -_. a^ mil NEW ZEALAND Si^ak^ 1 SHIPPING COMPANY ,^^^^^l^ (LIMITED Head Office: Christehurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — _ Tons Tons. ThA tttt-RTTNITI 1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA 893 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA " '1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 X-^AKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 pIrBORA/.:: 879 WAITANGI 1161 "PTATTO 1136 WAITARA .. 000 RAKAIA'".".: llOS? WANGANUIII3P These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciall - to meet the requirements of the trade between tha United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins ere superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided witn bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christehurch, or at any of the Branches in the 93. Queen-street



.^^OTEAM on the KAlPAßA •nmsratfl^ww Tlie s<3i KINA will leave Belens ville as tinder:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Manga toroto Rivers, Pa hi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's xnorning's tide, returning on "Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on "Wednesdays, at 3. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY fc SON. «g|k^^QITEAM TO RIVERHEAD. "*=£*a«aS^6» Q n an( j aftej. Monday, 15th July, Steamers will leave as under:— Carrying Passengers and Mails only. From Auckland : From Riverhoad: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 a.m. Cargo only. S.s. Gemini, from Auckland, at 8 a.m. Cargo rooeivcd from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. . J. CASKY & SON *£a&^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA JgJgg- K3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- I HARA, TK KOFURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU M.iU^GAIVnARE, AND DARGAVIIIIIE. The s.s, MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensvillo every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tido, leaving Dargavillo on tho return trips o very Wednesday and Friday mora ine's tride. Passengers lenvo Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondnys and Wednesdays, nt 3 p.m., and Cs.rgo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEYJfc S^N,_KcdjO!Hco,_Wharr_ ■^^£st^~Hl^oK "THE HOT SPRINGS, \_Xrggi>i2J MAHURANOI, MATAKANA l-iSSKeSK»'j KAWAU> AND LH'TLK OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, 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. Mahukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., whon tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not resnqnsible for Paroels put on board with out a shipping note. Forfx-eiKhtorpassascappy^y & .eSfe^^ "ft/TANUKAU STEAM i_VJL service. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as under:— Onehunga to Waiuku: Waiuku to Onohunga: July July 21—Wed., 10.30 a.m. 24—Wednesday, 3 p.m. 27—Saturday, 3 p.m. 27—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. 29 Monday, 7 a.m. 29—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 31—Wed., 745 a.m. 31—Wed., 12 noon For Manukau Hbads and WnATiPu Saw mills— Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHRIE & LaRNAGII (LIMITED), Auckland and Onehunga; Or. to Captain CUNNINGHAM. «jk&^, DIOR WAIUKU. *wmßa& " The p _ s# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : July. July. 21— Wed., 11 a.m. 24—Wed., 3 p.m. 26—Friday, 3 p.m. 27—Saturday. 8 a.m. 2lJ—Monday, 6 p.m. 29—Monday, 10 a.m. 31—Wed., 7.13 a.m. 31—Wed., 12 noon Aug. Aug. 3—Saturday, 8 a.m. 3—Saturday, 12 noon Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. Collecting Carte in Town Daily. Tovastf of "Vessels as t>cr agreement. Auckland Agency: G. Sibbin. Queen-street, Auckland. Waiulm Agency : C. W. Flexmnn. Onehunga:— " M. H. ROE. ~^TX "OARQUE CABARFEIDH, _O r FROM DUNKDIN AND g&^&,.ii?ftfeai Consignees are hereby requested o present bill 3of lading, pay freight, and take lelivery of their Goods as landed. _.., -«~> All Goods n^t^fiiiftry;1 will be stored at Con- S^B HslTaild CXPO:mcKBNZIE & ROSS, Agents. July 22. \ 878. j , _ • -•■^^^ ' iiie ree^l** trader WS^mm SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, VAI at Lloyds, 692 tone register, Captain Jamks X'au-d, having the greater part of her cargo mgagQd, will have quick despatch. F^E rK aSHTp PplN°G CO. (LIMITED), Agents. _, _ DEGULAII TRAD KB _EA( BETWEEN AUCKLAND i^^^^^kj.AND LYTTELTON. LINDA WEBBER, John McKknzib, Master. For freight or Paag^jl^to & Custom-houHe-street. -_^* IT °~ sale! i^^^^^^ The schooner ffl^^^^^ KKNILWORTH. Annlv to C. A. HARRIS ; -Apply to McKffiNZIB & ROSS. 22nd July,_lS73. XUckLand hat manufactory w. h. fen ton, (Late Hill & Fbnton XCS eWholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of Now Zealand, AUCKLAND. ■m/I R. r: TRAFFORD, SURGEON Wakefield- DENTIST C^fffi^ street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover" Pataut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One jo a Fjoll Set). L~~O V E T T, « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WICLIiESLICSr-STREWr. Has always on hand a Well-selooted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and othor Tweeds. . A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughlj shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at,. a&very small advane on cost for cash. AC A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, WE I. LESLEY-STREET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country ordersjiunctually attended_to. IrT~ W A I T E, JO.. Manufacturing Tinsmith, • FORT-STREHT, "Wishes to inform the public that he 13 the Only one in the Province who devotes tho whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern {appliances, can defy competition. in X M C N A -B, VjTs Wholesale amid Rktail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. es- Shipping Supplied. "«• JL SKINNER • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &c. MR F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address -.—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instmction to Gentlemen. mO THE BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. Having secured tie services of a First-class Clicker. I am prepared to supply the Trade with every description of Uppers of the best quality, at the lowest possible prioe for cash. AU orders punctually attended to.. Please Note the Address: • JOHN LAPHAM. Boot Upper Manufactory, Victoria-street.



JA N D J. S O P P E T, « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,' Lower Queen-street Wharf, Annkl.-md T>OWJS» 1 BOWES I BONES Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Fi-ee man's Bay Bonß Milla, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. QOUTH HELEN SVILLE BAKERY G. hTsmITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly attended to. uT~E AND POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N B —Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and nil kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. XAM ES BUTCHER, eji CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's sido on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Ccal. Also, Fircmood (cat qt uncut) reasonable. ~G~ S A N D E S c SURVEYOR, HAMii/rot. T, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An oxtensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Wpikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. 13IANOS, ORGANS, AND 11AR JL MOWIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEKN STRERT. Have tho largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and soil cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and soo their prices before pnrchauin Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin'a Organs. FKESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland end Famonoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from tho Union Bank. C X E NllK & ROSS, Havk on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). McKENZIE & KOSS. AUN DISKS, BUKGESS & CO., SO }P, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE "MANUFACTURES, FEEEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (IjATK G. AKKKBI. « O a r* AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA Vi S TREET, (Next Shaken 'i.ake Hotel). Having introduced&Steam Power, ho is now prepared to mako a Reduction Twenty per cent off tho price of all common work. £ST Country Orders punctually uttondoa to. XjCr ATCII ES ! \VA~I rcH~E S! ! TT SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad £2 10:3; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, PA 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £1 10s; English Lever Hunter, pood balance, by Khrhardt, capped and jewelled, m 10s. tav. Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Ulocka, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8* o<l. Watch (jUv-ii-oa, tid ; arootl Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMd, HWatou- MAKKR V ii'....-,iu-ot.l'OCt \\T ARJN U ilk UtioThi ci tv to, ¥ SOAP & CANDLTS MANUFAO TUIIKRS. COS' 3 CkKKK, RICt'MONO. TS?, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins md Bono?. On Sale—Bonedust: our own mPiTirl'""*"—*- ?uarf..ntf-i}/11Lj^pPS" AN f > IS< >,S X, OLL, \i a OOiiOUR, & GLASS J/L.iiRaHANTS, mporters oftPaperhangmgs, Scrim, j. *>p.».:, Oim Curpentino, Coloura, Varnishea, toHsft, 3old Leaf, Artists' Colours and linisnea, Plate, :-heet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ilaas Pictui-a Vr;i:n;; an-1 r^riSyi ' -■•' ; ''l','i' tl"'/!' Dlock and Compass Glatwesi, yitwna ;"'f- ;.^f • Ooors &c. Hlasa cut to eira, tmA carofuJly Dacke.i.-j!.l« I ndji7. OU KJCNjWI^W WP. \TioT o 11 1 a "f hou i; mil ls, V SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN GTON B ROT HERS, Havk Always on Hand: Flour Oatmeal Sharps w heatmeal jj ran Maizemeal, &C. Oats. Maize_ Barley. &c, crushed. _ KJSLA N D BK 6 T II E RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Bolting, auction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and ILgh-Btreot Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods Bhipped^o_ajUhe_Cololomeß. mcTBUTCiIERS, SETTLERS, FAKM i ERS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Ca^li Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac- U)VymtQß- IRELAND BROS., Tanneks and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. OTbMAHANA~ANIT THE HOT LAKES. A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts, Including-The White and Pink Terraces, Boll ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawere, Ohinem'itu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Shob landbtukkt. Auckland. A^MALT^ns7~ WAIKATO __—. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Lurge^Stockjof Drugs, Chemicals Homoepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Periumftry Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy/Soods Brushware Fak So And are'prepared to' Supply all Goods ofithe Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. SUB" Agent: AucklandEvbnins Stak. TAMES MC L E O D, BUTCHER, HELENHVILLE (SOUTH). PAED I. McLEOD, « TIMBER MERCHANTS, GENERAL S^O HBKEE PE RS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinda of Timber Bnppligd_to order. GALVANISED IRON WOKKS. "3f S. PARKER MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade, Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part or the Country. S. PARKER has erected flrst-class machinery, and having completed all nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate .„„«„, & pAKKEK) w Licensed Plumber for Auckxa Waterworks, wellesley-street, Auckland.



/ FTIHOS J. HAKBUTT, Wholesale Beush Manufactures, victoria-street east, Auckland. EM E N T ! C E M E NTj 600 casks Cement, 100 casks PJacter (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridgo), Fire Clay, Limo, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches Bent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders. Victoria-Btreet. 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. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, |n large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agon, Shortland-stroet. next the Post-oflice. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Frcehold'Securities. WM. COLKMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND oh 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. I A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ' -t\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Quekn-strket. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- n n _ W o«ir Total amount ing over er Week. i tepayable . h. d. £ B. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 Cyoara 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 8 162 18 8 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cert, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. (^HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER J The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VKRY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branohbb Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, 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 |bo left at No. 6, In suranco Buildings. yj^T H I T T A X ETIT~S AMERICAN HOUSE. ON SALE, LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper jthan any in the city) LANTERNS COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CLOCK MA.TERIAL OIL-CLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS aud SHOES AND ALL KINDS OFG USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS? Second Door Below _ THK "HERALD" OFFICE. X)\T r I. 'jvIoNIfMENTAL," MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Boautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed oarefully, and put on board ship if required. m , , Work done by First-class Workmen, and none bat Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. • CORNER OF liORNK AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. WH. HAZARD, • GUNMAKER, 16 7, QUEEN-STEEET, In returning thanks to the Sportsmen of the Province of Auckland for the very liberal sup port accorded to him since commencing business in this City, begs respectfully to call attention to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of BItEEOH AND MUZZLE - LOADING SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AND PISTOLS, sportlng powder, chilled shot, ammunition, &c, &c, &c. GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Executed with promptitude, in an efficient and workmanlike manner, and ! Warranted to Give Satisfaction. A TRIAL GIVEN WITH EVERY GUN TO ARRIVE, Ex ' Queen of the West" : W. H. H. notifies to Intending Purchasers that one of the Most Superior Shipments of „___ Is now Daily Expected by him per * Queen of the West.' These Guns are of the most modern con struction, having been made expressly to his order. In consequence of arriving rather late, they will bo offered at Unusually Low Priceb. THE SHOOTING GALLERY 18 OPEN DAILY for Rifle or PioTOL Practice, or for Instruction in the Use of Fire-arms. W. H. HAZARD, 167, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. T MPO R T ANT NUTI CflE! J. E. WATERS Haß very great pleasure to announce that since hia removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his KB- DINING ROOMS -m have beon renovated at great expense, witi every regard to the convenience of his cub tOm6rß' The LOWER SALOON la th« most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over nrnwdincr. Thore are 00 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 or the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare i=* such as will please the most fastidious. EVERYDEIJCACY OF THE SEASON Is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated 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 beenac °°E.%7. wishes also to 'draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed bis Factory to Durham-street Wee where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner auckland. rHELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for ' X Sale at BthisJflofSce. Books 100 and| 200 oaves each. .. .



MIRANDA COAL. MIRANDA COAL. We, the undersigned, have on Sale a Supply of this really good Household Coal, to be had in any quantities, at HOLDER BROS., Coal and Firewood Merchants, Newton. SUN FIRE INSURANCE, LONDON [Established 1710.] Insurances effected at current rates. Claims paid with.l promptitude and liberality. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. TiIHE GLOBE" MARINE INSURANCE JL COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. AH Marine Risks taken at lowest c arrent rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, 01 at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under ig ned. HENRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-etre * STFUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents" Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vesaelp, 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 XTJiW ZEAJ7AND INSURANCE -Ll COMPANY. FIRB AND MARINE. Capital _ _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Hailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «ST Losbks Promptly Paid. fJKORGK P. PIKRCB, Manager. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. DrscotJNT allowed on orders from (20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, 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 filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehuncra received at the Company's Office. Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of live tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 120 Papakura .. 38; I Mercer .. .. 18/1 Papatoitoi .. 14/2 Tnakau .. .. 2.V Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekoho .. 20/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. „ 3510 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for tho Bale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. a EFRANZ SCHERFF, JMabamarua Coal Mine. coals !co a ls 1 ! ■ coals!! 1 Wheke do you Buy your Coals ? Tl^c undersigned is prepared to supply Coal in anj- quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to mako it a universal favourite. Samples may bo obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater :— Single Ton 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons 16s. bd. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. OnnrcßS LrcrT at MESSRS. STONE BROS. I q uken . STRE et ; W'Or, FJL CHAS. HARDING, SOLE AGENT. Breakwater Yakd, Will receive prompt despatch. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and tnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tona —16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards ... .15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Rail-way Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikatp • or to vV. o, LA U xtUS., Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. FINEST SAMJPLE OF WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted far Houskuold Purposes. J. CRAIG.; PAPER HANGINGS WHITE LEAD, OIL, &a, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 KST PACKAGES "S* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From 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 &0., &C, &C. CARSON'S ANTICORROSION PAINT, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Ikon add Trade Sundries, Artists1 Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLTPPS & SON, OH, C I^ AND^AgmOHAIITBi Auckland, January 23, 1878. Ty O T I C E The undersigned having a Larg^ STOCK oj th j 'ieat and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the Knv lish and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Pioduce 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 tho satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. . Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, xn any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed,.or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on Shiar 'orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personallyor by.letter. - g"j§2£££^S £";-.-.iSira. ft|W. KDGAR.



TK7" A I P A ELECTION. WEDNESDAY, 24th JULY. A SPECIAL TRAIN, to convey all Waipa Electors to Polling Place at MEROKR, will leave Auckland Railway Station at ELEVEN O'CLOCK FORENOON, returning the same Afternoon. The SPECIAL will CONVEY VOTERS fo BOTH CANDIDATES, and will stop at any Station where the Joint Agents require. JNO. KING, Secretary McMinn's Loaal Committee. A. K. WHIIAKKR, Agent for F. A. W'hitakor. TO THE ELECTOHS OF "WAJPA. Gbntxemen, —Mr. Cox having resigned the seat for your District, I be;? to inform you that lama Candidate for the honour of represent ing you. I will simply state that I am a supporter of the present Government, and that I hojie to meet the Electors at the different centres in the Dis trict, at early dates, which ■will he notiilacl. Trusting you wJll withhold proiuUvs of sup port until I shall have had an opportunity of explaining my views, and the reason of my delay in coming forward. I am, Gentleraon, Your obedient servant, EDWARD J. Me MINN. mo WILLIAM CEO WTH ER, JL WKLLESLEY-STRKET. Auckland, June 28, 1878. We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, respectfully req,u-.-st that you will allow yourself to be nominated at the forth coming Election for a City Councillor, and we promise you our support to secure your return. D. H. McKcuzie J. Mason Cruickshank, Miller, Holland & Butler and Co. Thoa. Gee Cousins & Atkin J. Smith A. Black T.Thompson T. Minnoiti T. Cleal Geo. Leahy And 80 other Electors. /GENTLEMEN,—When, first asked to vJT offer myself for the seat vacated by Coun cillor Dickson, I said " No," simply because I could not spare two or three afternoons weekly from my business, and therefq:e I could not honestly accept your offer, fearing that I could not always discharge the duties belonging to said office. Since then, I am happy to inform you (because I feel sure it is a step in the right direction, as it will offer facilities for electors to attend the meetings of the Council as well as the Councillors) that it is not only possible, but very probable, the Council meetings will beheld in the evening. It is distinctly with this under standing that I now come before you, either for acceptance or rejection. Should you return me, Gentlemen,, and I trust every one of you will do your very be.-t to do ro, I promise you faithfulness, diligence, and honesty of purpose throughout, without a single person to serve, and having only the public interest in view, and with no personal obic-ct or purpose to go in for. Should 1 bo rejected, (hen, ail I ask is, lot us sail along together, good friends a- before. I remain, faithfully in your hands, W. CROWTIIER. CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO CAPTAIN J. CASEY. Sir,—Wo, the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, respectfully request yovi will allow yourself to be placed in nomination for the vacant saat in the City Council, Mid, in the event of your doing so, promise our votes and interest in vonr hft>»" ItATTRAY, THOS. ELLISON, J. A. SIMS, G. W. OVTI-'.N, And 90 other Electors. TO MESSRS RATTPAY, ELLISON, FEN TON, SIMS, OXLIIY, and GEO. W. OWEN, and the other 96 Gentlemen Electors on the Requisition. Gentlemen,—Your Requisition ennae upon me quite unexpectedly. I thank you very much for your confidence in me, and should you elect me as your representative in the City Council, I feel that you will have no cause to regret it. I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. CASEY. HASHTON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A very pleasantb'-situated House of 9 rooms, with verandah and balcony, outhouse and stable, and nice garden, lately occupied by Mrs. Lewis. Either for silo or EPSOM ROAD.—A seven-roomed Cottage, with garden, and every convenience, well S1 HEPBURN-STREET.—A well-built Family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah, wood house, tanks, garden, &c. The House is built of the very best material, and is in first-rate order. The property has a frontage of 3(5 feet by a depth "'bDEN*'CRESCENT. — The whole of that valuable property in Eden Orescent and Short street, with the buildings thereon erected, in cluding the large brick house formerly occupied by the Club. This property is centrally situated being within a few minutes walk of the Rail way Station, and is an excellent site for a first class Family Hotel. ST. MARY'S ROAD, Ponsonby.—A Family Residence of 8 rooms and back kitchen, veran dahs, balcony, well, large tank with pump in kitchen, and gas laid on, together with the large allotment upon which it is erected, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view o£ the harbour. This property is for Sale or Lease. STOKKS' POINT, North Shore.—2o acres of Good Land, suitable for a Market Garden. Wood and water on it. 95 acres of Good Bush Land in the County of WAlSku.—A. Good' Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. • GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, rfb leet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated root, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back D(KYBER PASS ROAD.-A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. , o , , , NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— SYMONDS-STREET.—A good House, with large garden, in Albert-street, near upper Symonds-street. Possession can be given about he Ist August. St. GEORGE'S BAY.—A Family Residence with large grounds, very pleasantly situated, overlooking the harbour. St. GEORGE'S BAY.—A six-roomed Cottage with water frontage arid garden ground. PONSONBY—A 3-roomed Cottage with verandah. A large elegantly Furnished House, contain ing drawing aad dining-rooms, sitting rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, &c, within a few minutes walk of the Supreme and District Courts. ONEHUNGA.-2-A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centra of the Cit^, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable fora Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre- TYiISGR H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, . 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. IMPROVED FARM AT1 RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, threon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. \\f G. ~B U T L E R, W • BLACKSMITH, SOUT«I HELMSYILLE, ' Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates.



THEATRE KO V A L. Manager and Proprietor R. J. DeLias. LAST NIGHT ! OF OUR AMERICAN COUSINI THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, LAST NIGHT POSITIVELY OF Kit. SOTHERN AS LORD DUNDREARY ! Supported by the whole of f tic Splendid Dramatic Company. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), Production of the sublime Russian Play, in four acts, entitled, LES DANICHEFFS 1 Ossip (the Serf) -■!«• Sotiikr ,' Other Novelties in Preparation. Prices-.—Dress Circle, il: Stalls, 2/6 ; Pit, 1/. Box Plan at Upton & Co.'*. ~\T OU N G MEK' S oil XL S TIA N JL ASSOCIATION ROOMS. A Course of POPULAR LECTURES and SCIENTIFIC ENTERTAINMENTS will bo given on SATURDAY KVENIXGS, com mencing iOth July, at 8 o'clock, r,y Air. Jobiah Martin. Musical illustrations, aadar the direction of Professor M. Swallow. The Subiectg will comprifia : Soana, Music, Colour, Light, Heat, Fire, Electricity, &<:.. illustrated by numerous brilliant experiments with the Telephone, Torpedoes, the Phonograph, or Talking Machine, and the Microphone. Admission: ONE SHILLING. /IAUxiUJN TO THE PUBLIC ! DR. BRIGHT'? PHOSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become kDOwn to the Pro prietors of "J)r. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous London firm, is exported to India, China, &c., and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially caution them against this compound, and request their most careful attention to the following distinctive character istics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodjne :— Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is sold only in cases. 2nd. The words "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne are clearly blown in each bottle. 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark and Signa ture of Patentee are printed on the label of every case. 4th. Directions for use in all the following languages are enclosed in each case—English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Por tuguese, Rus-ian, Danish, Turkish, Persian. Itindostani. Madrasse, Bengalee. Chinese, and Japanese without which none can possibly bo Genuine. DR. BRIGHT S PHOSPHODYNE is the only reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Coin plaintsand aU Functional Derangements. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is- patron ised by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively used in the Army and Navy, and strongly re commended by the leading Medical Practi tioners.. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Giobe. N.B-Ask for DR. BRIGHT' 3 PHOSPHO DYNE, and do not bo persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangtrcus Substitute. A MEIUCAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM] • Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with toe 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 ..JRF&-aisoT-: au'uitmg tension, ana *s adapted to every varietr of sewing fcranj wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: A.ND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER J \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, IVck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine wiL :. ■ • on and gather at the same time, and willv.oi;K equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollun, and oovtcn Goods, with Silk. Voien. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour toe--; tract from the merits of any other machine s\yfj claim to sell THE BEST FAMILi SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without re^ay-ii to Trice, and we feei confident that whenever a fair trial, in competition with other Machines it will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil,, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsfor use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. p R j c E ._ Complete in box .. f* 03 With Table and Treadle •.•••• •• &> 5s With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key ~fc/l . 'a In proof oIE their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for fivs Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped v.-ith our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference.vj i L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machine* are procurable by tame payments. Illustration^'Specimens, and lmtion free of charge j. v. BREDA, Shortland-street. M NICHOLSON, • (Late T. Archiboll)), CANE CHAIR WORKER, Victoria-street, Auckland. New Work or Repairs neatly arid promptly executed on reasonable terms. "n s ah £ Ex Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES FImBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-chests SAMUEL COCHKA.NK & SON QPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G HoldsMp & Co. will hereafter be conducted X^ O B SALE (CHEAP) ---220 acres Good Land, Lot 118, on the Kapa Creek, Mahuraugi £6i acre? at Pakiri, County Marsden, Lot ol 40 acres at Pakeatua, Lot 40 70 acres. Parish of W aluki, Lot as 99 acres, Hoteo Block. Parish of Oruawharo and Pakiri, Lot 69 98 acres, Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, 40 ac^es. Parish of Wairau, County Marsden, 29S ac^es, 2Okahu Block, Parish of Arapohue, Lots 62, 63, 64, and 05 A Good Four-roomed Cottnge. and about a quarter of an acre of Good Lana, planted with fruit and other trees, at lauranga ; A Ooodasix-roomed House, with wash-house, AGOMthroom^airy,two,stal!edstable,buggy flower garden. It is well adapted for a be sold either together or Bcparately. -Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD TTavine taken over the balance of the leas of <vhnma.n Williams, as a Ship cnandier, sau mak^&a, would intima his intention of c^n&ng this Business! i a taches, and trusts to secure a fair share of snpport. • A.B.D. takes this jpf ortunity ot thankmg the Snipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during^the last ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge of theffinessT hopes to secure f- continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents ana x&j, paulins always kept in stock. — AKERS, OBSERVE!-l5Sy Books made for the Trade Music Law, Magazine and every other k nd of Bind ing. Ledgers, Day Books, and RegisteroßVLVD by William Leys, next Evemi^g bTAKVJutt,, Wyhdhani'Street.