The Evening Star.

For iX.—Fo. 2,55G

AUCKLAND. N.Z ;; -MON-OAY, JUN^E 17, 1878.

PRICE : O^E FEXXY,



T> "X GUL A R MONTHLY Klj STffiAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. fjio fast and Earourito 3.5. HERO, Oaptafn Logan, may bo expected hers again Jjjxjot the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydnoy and Melbourne again about threo dara after arrival. For freight or passage apply to *w ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Aackland, June 6, IS7B, TTNTois 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new 2sala.nd (ijmited). Tuie Table—June, 1878. »or tauranga, povibrty bay, na°ier, wellington, lyttelton. and PORT GHAI.MinRS, from Queen- STREKT V'^HATiy. gteamship. Data of aaiiicgl. Train. Hawea Thuraday, 20th, 4 p.m. — TAVPO .. Thursday, 27th, 4 p.m. ~ FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, V/ELIINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, Transhipping at P.eton vor West Coast Pouts (prom Mantjicau},, Takanaki Tuesday, ISth, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 25th, 2p.m.ii1.55 a.m. gQR SYDNEY (yBOM QpEßy-STKBET Whabf). Rotorua .. Tuesday, -25th, 2 p.m. — _ FOR RUSBSLL anITkA*WAKAWA. ' Hawka .. Monday, 17th, 4 p.m. — TAUPO - .. Monday, 24th, 4 p.m. — _9* Cargo must bo alongsido one hour beforo me of departure HENDBESON & MACFARLANE, .Agents. Corner of Qtiosr. end We^t Quecn-st-roota. I°RKA G L A N* "^^^"^ The 3.5. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onolinnga 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. Hendersoa & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs, W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee, GUTHKIE & LAENACH (LIMITED), Onehunga* "gag^sT Tf OR LONI)OJN DIRECT. The regular trader wSwffSla SPIRIT OF THE DAWN', AAI at Lloyrtß, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, havintc the greater part, of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For partioulr.r3. o.pply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. 'jggfcgj. TT OR LONI>ON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. ™»£l£&&&z& T_G magnificent clipper barque SCHISHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Levack. due here about the middle of Juno, OKUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qseen-atreet, Auckland, June 13, IS7S. HTEAS! BETWEEN AUCK jiS£|g;!O LAND and the THAMES. Ts, ROTO M A-H AN A. T r M c Table: From Auckland— • Monday, 3 afternoon Tuesday, 3 afternoon Wednesday, i afternoon Thursday, 4.3oafternoon Friday. 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon . Inoiu Tbamcs— Tuesday, 8.30 raorrdtsg Wednesday, 9 liiorning Thursday, 9.30 morniuy Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10.30 morning Fares, per Koto.riahana :— Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return : Salooo, 103.; Steer age, 7s. FRASER & TINMS. agents. «^k%^ CJTEAM ~VO THE THAMES ]Silis£%>3 COROMANDEL, AND *&s^m&> OHINEMURI. tongariro, ikntkrpris_, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday. Enterprise, 11 p.m. Tuesday, Tongariro, 12 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 11 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro, 3 p.m. From Thames — Monday, Tongariro, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Enterprise. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Tongarirc, 12 noon FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The s.s. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, ana Friday, at 12 _oon. . Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. NOTICE. 1 The s _g_ DURHAM will be laid up for painting. &c, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 18th and 19th instant. She will resume her trips to Coromandel on Thursday, at 12 noou. H. HEATH, Manager. S*^ f ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR WAIUKU. Time Table :— Leave Onehunga : Leave Waitiku: June June 19-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. 2G-Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 30 - SuncUy, 8 a.m. MANUKAU IxE.iiJS AND WIIATIPU SAW-MILLS, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.—On Wednesday a, sth and latn June, at 6 p.m. .... Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHKIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. J7\ O R VV A I U X U. ■'^s&x£& "* ThO p. a . OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— , From Onehunga : From TV aiuku : June. June. 19_Wed., 8 a.m. 19—Wed., 12 noon 22-Saturday. 10 a.m. 22-Haturday,,2 p.m. 24-Monday, 12 noon 24-Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed,, 2 p.m. 27—'! hursilay, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29-Saturday, 9 a.m. l^Vlondar, 0 a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Maniikau iieti-is and v^hatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdajr 3 at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6: Return, a/. ; Will sail weather and other circumstance P Order 1, to collet Goods tottrt Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mtrt. will be attended to. Towage of Vessel- us pox agreement. r^ rf_MS^~C!TEAM~TO AND FROM RIV_RHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland-S.B. Lily.. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Qetniui, 3 p.m. ffromßiv^-head—S.B. Lily. 9 a.m.j S- 8-GTcisEY & SON. TJjiOR THE HOT SPRIW««, W&s3?> P MAHURANOT, MATAKANA -^^^KA^AU. AND LTXTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNK MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as under: — • «. AifccAN» iND Hot Spbinqs.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, &t 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Moaday, Wednesday, -and Friday, at mid-day. Mahosangi. Vov Malmraugi overy 'i'iiursday and Satnrdw at 11 o'clock. From Maharanp every Monday For Ekana&t «very Tueßday atII a.m. From Matakan.a, to'- *-}™W Wftanesday. Weather and olhvr wroiiuifetanMjßpeimitt^g. Notrea'iovieible to: Parcels Pat on board with cat a shipping aotfc. $$80 freißht or-pEmsm^^V^Jo^ fe , fcON ,



«s£3s^>. IT'OK RUSSELL, WANGA 4|||ggg;JD KOA, and MANGONUL The 3.5. lON A will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and 3iuall Darceis prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo reoeived after 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. Tho b.s. ARGYLE will loavo for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDSL. The 5.3. ARGYLS will loavo every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at :> p.m. Calling at, Mr. Kise[iu£'s, VVniheki. FOR MERCURY BAY. TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staiftv for all BAY OP Plenty Ports. The s.fi. ROWENTA will leave as follows :— At 5 oViOok p.m. Monday, 17th June Friday, 21st Juno Woclnesday, 2Glh June Monday, Ist, July Friday, sth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McOREGOR, Manager. *--3er>~ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA >,~:s±r*> k_» watmits. For Kaipa-ra Headß, Toka Toka, Whaka- HAR4, TE KOPUKU, MITATAI, Ap.ATAPU Maunuawhark, and Dakgaville. Tho s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leavo llelensvillo every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dp,rgavH!o on tho return tvipa Overy Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tridu. Passengers laavo Auckland, per Ol'f'V OB 1 CORK oh Mondays and Wednesdays, *t 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and FridayH. J. CASffi_ & SON, Red Office, Wharf. QTEAM OK the KAIPARA. •^ssslb* The 8.8. KIN A will leave Helons ville as under: — For Oty.ni.iiea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and IJangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Mata koho, evory Tuesday's morning' 3 tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing'a tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea loave Auckland, per •ITY OF-COUK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Ot-arnatea on Fridays, and for Port crt on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. f"K A QTEAM TO THE WADE jcjUlsD<K. O AND PUHOL *™*«aSf_s» BTAM O' SHANTER Will commence to run as under: For Puhoi: From Puhoi: Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares :—For the Wade : Single, is ; Return, 7s. For Puhoi: Single, 0s ; Return, 103. MASTER, Agent; Or, G. R. McNAB, 30, Queen-street. P.S.—During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o' Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. i j^olt PRIVATE SALE. iV-Wfl^tas' T_e padilte steamer RUBY. JOHN LEYDON, Graham 3town, has received instructions from Mr. BurminKham to s<oll the above well-known Steamer, which i 3 well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be had on application to E. & H. ISAACS, Fcrt-street; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thames.-_ TDI R E S H S H I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, L_ City of Auckland and Kamenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, ' PojXt Doors from the Union Bank. C^ A R T E R. FAMILY BUTCHER, WBL LESLEY-STREET WEST, Families waited on for orders daily, and aup pUed with the very best aulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed-oa. Siiipping rid country orders punctually attendod to. uUANViLLE & ELLY ET T, XX TEA DKALERS &, GKOCKRS, . Ul, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND; And at Edkm Tkhkack. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. * yf r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. AND T. M C L E OD; • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). A.ll kinds of Timber supplied to order. WTOOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make 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 ship, till delivered in London.' From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Danedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. O X E N ZI E <S ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Who:lksai>k Lots Only). MCKENZIE & ROSS. AIK AT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tonß 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons — 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and up wards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. ~ , , , Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldbon, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. a, LAUri-Lc., Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. TTreat sale of boots & shoes. ~k wilkins & co., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. Owing to Alterations about to take place 111 the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. £SS[ l 'NO.REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED .;i-ij..*,-.ii 'i> —note'Prioes— Women'&KidElastic Sides, sewn, 7/6 ;, • American Boots, superior quality, 11/o „: Slippers, great'variety, 2/6 Kid Boots, our own best make, Id/, la/, v '• i 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 Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellers. PRICK, 2*. 6d. nett. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. . . Quarter Days : January 25, April 12. July 5. September 27. mon^anitr <w«. School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th inStaDt' JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., . .; Head-timi:?.



. |^iOUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC \J 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 a,ud Permanent Care (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Bheurnatism, 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 U3O, and testify to its value. The " Acid Care," a pamphlet of directions ' for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine , Acid is in largo 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, MAC KAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &c, Junction of Qukkn and Ghky-strekts, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agont3 fin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. TirTX. LI A M npTH OMA S, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONB MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautifu Designs of Monuments and 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 done by First-class Workmen, and nono but Best Class of Ataterial used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-BT. EAST, AUCKLAND. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. NEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:— 5 Leave Auckland: Leavo Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. We under 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, 6, 7. 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. (xUTHRIE & LaBNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLEB, Managtcr, Onkhunga Branch. / ALVANISEI) IRON WOK KS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ore GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Mado to Order, at the Works, Welleslcy-street. Plumbing Worfe in every Branch of the Trade Gasfltting of ovory. stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen Bent to any part of the Country. S..PAUKICR has erected firat-claaa.maohinery, and having completed alL*ais arrangements for manufacturing, ifi in .a position promptly to execute alt orders. List of Pricea forwarded updn application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coMtir,^ vessel. ■ rocoive inimediaU: etMjntiosi. S. PARKER, Licensed jPli/mber foe Auckla Waterworks. WfililißSLKY-STRIfiIET. AUOITT.AK'n. C 1 OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE K3 COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents' Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels', Freight. Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Coloiiieß, America, China, Mauritius, tht Islands, Sec. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager mHE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE JL COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. All Marine Risks taken at lowest c arrant rateß. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, oi at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under signed. HKNRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-street ATISW ZEALAND INSURANCE JL% COMPANY. KIRK AND MAKINK. Capital _ _ fi1.000,000, Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property saay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by titeamere and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subioct to Bpecial arrangements. ssr Ivossjch Promptly Paid. qtcrmaw P. PTKRCy, Manager. g_| AMILTON RAILWAY NOTICK, B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passengers 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, LITERY AND BAIT STABLES, Hamilton. I N ES T S AM|P L E OF WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG. A L O V E T T, A.» TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellkslky-strewt. Has iUways on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; a!so, West of England, Mosgiol, and other Tweeds. A good flt guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at ajjvery small advanc on coat for casb. " A U CKLAND HAT MAN UFACTORY. /-% _______— W. H. FE N T ON, (Lat_ Hill & Fenton By Special <^M^^^P App<£? tment S^ccllGncy *"^__?b—o^w^S2*2%^«£Jb£ ■»■*"! o c* c*v cr Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. EN ORRIS, * PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. jest; CARTES DS VISITS, Ss. PER DOZEN. 1 Fii'^CYYPB PORTRAITS WHILE IVAtTEXG,



Boots i Boots .i i .JBoots n t ; CHEAPER THAN p@| CHEAPER THAN EVER 1 ' f|g» EVER! C. BROOKES, " ■ Having made np his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, wi11,., " I SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC. AT COST PRICES, FOR Thkee Months Only. . - ; i After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the: Goodwill, PLANTfSgMACHINERY' I AND FIXTUKSS, . ; , N.B—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before tho 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. esr Note t__ Address— O. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite tite City Hall, queen-street, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. JMlaramarua (Joal Mjne. coals! coals?! coals!!! Where do you Buy your Coals ? The undersigned ia prepared to supply Coa in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL over intro duced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make 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. 6d. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. S_, Grukrs Lkft at MESSRS. STONE BROS. lonvwN sthppt- W. 11. FiCNTON, | QUEEN-STREET, Or, CHAS. HARDING, SOLE AGENT. Br eakw at c r Yak d, Will receive prompt despatch. . & SAIL MAKING. NOTICK oFrbMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over tho balance of the lease of. those ceittrally-situuted Premiaes, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, kb a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business in a bi anches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the 1 Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronag'.; accorded him during the last ten years, and iiyiu his personal Knowledge of the Business, hop's to Bocaro a continuation of tho favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of- Tents and Tar paulins always kept hi stock. ROTOMAHANI'i AND THE HOT L..KES. ' A BEIiIKS OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC vrsws, The Finest ev^r Taken in these Charmiit; Districts, Including—The Whiti and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera, Ohinemntii. Group 3of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Sronery. A Large Collection o! Original Maori Portraito and Aucki'ind Views. PULMAN'S PHOTO;vRAPHIC. GALLERY SHOfI'CIiAND-BTJ >&U OK LAND. JHTMTE'S '' *3~V t 'CH E "it cARTicr, c«TTBAorea:, &fei — Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notico. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ■and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut 'or Ttnc.it) rcaaonn.'Me. ' "* /(! it. FAULDER, Hole Co.ati-actor to the i$ C_ City Connoi! for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxeu, Oasspits, "&c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Pcreona desiring to have tho 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. T" K. DE COURCY, o • carver and gilder, ! Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, qu c c n-s tbkbt, • Opposite tho Market lCntrance. 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-' shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to ; delight your household. PICTURES.—Juat received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to behold cfteap... R> p _ CQURCY . PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAK MO2MIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. WT ATCHES! WATCHES!! V? SUCC'STSH AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad > £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen -1 sation on Gold balance, Hunter, £4 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong • Hunter, £4 10s; English Lever Hunter, good . balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6103. las, Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and. regulated, and warranted for, 1 wo years. Price, 83 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watoh- MAKER Victoria-street PD O X A JS o begs to iriforra 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 ; street. NJ3.— Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut. delivered in any quantity. O ke Is 6d per bag, XTEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE __1 AND FIRK-CLA_ WORKS. GEO. BOYD Desires to inform his Customers and the Public in general that, owing to tho dangerous state of 1 his premises in Fort-street, he has been obliged to Remove to the Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addressed to the 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. PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND WELLESLEY STREETS, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to call attention orchis Customers and the Public to tho LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky Rum, &c, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. HELENSVILLE BAKERY. G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, perSteameg or Coasting Vessels, promptly executed. OAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., k$ SO "SP, CANDLE AND LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow.^ (Late G. Akbrs). /^HOLLAH'S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, tho duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberallr. • BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor.



J ■m/fTONEY TO LEND, in large or small : .13JL sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr . Laiahley, Solicitor, High-street. :ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— . F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street, ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interetc—W. H. Coc cel!, V'alcaD Lane. ONEY.TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-streot. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLSJtAN, Soliciior, Vulcan liane, ONEY~to LEND oa fii-st-clasa free hold security, at law rates oil interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-atrcet. ONEY TO LEND iv large "or small sums at a moderate rate of Intorest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. UCKLANU PEKMANiI'FITO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Oficick—93, Qtjekn-strekt. IX)ANS 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- p ,_ wo^-o- Total amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. "~ "~~ s. d. £H. d. 4 years 12 6 ISO .0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 fi 156 7 6 lOyeara 6 3 IG2 15 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest all the rate of 5 per &>nt. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. m A I L O II I N G. We. woi.ilcl respectfully invite J_'a3boui em who Jlnd adiilicultyiii getting a sood fitting Garment, to g-ive us a trial. Wo have engiigsii a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whoso long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style anrl fit. p AJR GO AND -\|" C "|£ AI G, QUEEN-STREET. Nexf E. Watei-s', Confectioner. £&~ All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. VIC T O 111 A FLOUR MILL S, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oa/tmeal Sharps ' w heatiacal Bran Maizemeal., &o. • Oata, Ma^ze, Barley. &c, crushed. T CJ TV*IN N EIIT O N AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, VrYNDH&Vi STREET, (Next Shakes -kare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he . ?f prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the pric<: of all common work- SST Country Orderß punctually attondea r.o. g7" s a n d c s • 2 CJK K~i',. V Oli, Hamilton', Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on tho shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole Qf the Waikato district oiiablea T.G.S. to carry out' instructions from clients with accuracy and^dispatch. _ __ ___ l E R, • - BLACKSMITH. S O U TII HELEXBVILIiE. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. :OONBS .' BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Fi-ee man's Bay Bono Mills, tvrid at Xn. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. fiQPPET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OUh"- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. (Wa3s cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. . TW" O T 1C E, The undersigned having a Large STOCK Ol 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 trust 9 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. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, iv any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. 83" Ordei-3 left at the City Eatablishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive prorap attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. JANDJ. SOPPIiT, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,iLower Queen-street Wharf, Vuckland TOHN~O O P P E T HOU SE, LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with o ost reaso able terms, NO 8 5 QUEEN-STREET..» Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. X.. Carter's Waikat PaecelsJDeliveky, and Booking of Pas: sengers. ERCIIAN TS, AGENTS, " and others, can have Office B<K/ka Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement,. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Bock Manufac turer, next door to EVKKING STAB office ' Wyndhnm-H<-,rf!f:r.. ON S A L~ _■ Xx Lapwing : iO AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (}-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. I^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMISER The Undersigned are 3elling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY ; LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a verj large and. superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches. —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 j' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No.. 36, Iv surance Buildinars. 13 . C L A R K. ■ JF"-« ■-.'; .. ■ ■:■• '■'■' ■ , ; SmmKS AKD GOMAIIfiwIOK AGENT A , Wharf, GneimD^:..



HW A I T E, Manttfaotttring Tinsmith, FORT-STREHT, Wishes to inform tho public that he is the enly one in the Brovince who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, aad with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. CEMENT! CEMENT! COO casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches scut to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSOIn, Builders, Victoria-strict,. O P EC I A L N 0 T I C £. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Mnnaßor. IRELAND B R 0T H E RS. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakora' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec. . Warehouses: "Vulcan Lane and High-strev;t , Works: Paumure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. ! Goods shipped to all tho Cololonies. To'butchers, settlers, farm. ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers oi . Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeawa^, &c. Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanneks and Leather Manufacturers, i Auckland. / | / nnnos j. harbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufacturse, victoria-street east, Auckland, Ij^ ~O R~ S a! ~L W, SJ PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O~~W~ D E N, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes; a £75 Piano to be sold for £60. Others at similar reductions, viz., Allison's at £50; Bord's at £32 and £25. AMES M c L E O D, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLK (SOUTH). Q N SALE, ex 'oceola,' 'swordfish,' ' llkda Weber,' and ' Taupo' : 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL, 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY . 18 cases BACON 14 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTEK. EX ' AIKSHAW,' @ LONDOK : 12 case" W.400 VRO^T aad 'V&To.'SL'Kt&hiiU ; T. H. HA L L & C 0., I High-street and Vulcan Lane. Jelling offin the whole" of the winter STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, On the Wrosg Side of Queen-street, Informs the Public of Auckland, 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 i ' the following Goods:— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORF 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, /11J 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS/ from 6/9 each 4 ~ ,;:.' 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. i Good Tweed Trousers, 8/6 Good Tweed Trouaers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 45/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £16s 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 40 roll 3 CARPET, Bought Job, all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION INVITED. i ; PATTERNS GIVEN. JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, «s" Wrong Side of the Street, "=_s 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. Shordand-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. F~~ ISH Er, AND eTcH, Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. ! T Poultry of all kinds dresEed to. order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baco * Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—dealers in Gacte; Live Pheasants tor wariied ib all parts of the colony <upou receipt of order. S'aKuliuK -waits-'.!, or. in town or suburbs.



•^3':Entertainments, &c. T^NGINEEH & CITY BAND FUND. To-Nigh* 1 7 "'"iTp-Nigtt 1 aTgRAND VOCAL" AND INSTRUIvIENTXI 88&% gEES! SCONCERT Will take place, in the Choral Hall, oh MONDAY EVENING. June 17, In aid of the above funds. Under the patronage of the Captain, Oiilcerg, and Men of the Engineer Company. P X OOEA M M X :— Part I. Overture. " Nabucodonosor" i Verdi)— Band. Son;?, ' The Knights of the Olden Days'5 (Plump ton)—Mr. H. Thompson Canzonit. ''Truth in Absence" (Harper)— Mis* Hunier Clarionet Solo, "I Puritnui" (Lazarus)—Mr. J. linney Son?;. "Scenes that are Brightest" (Wallace)— Lady amateur Song, "Nancy Lee" (Adams!—Mr. T. Burnharn Duet, "The "Wind and the Harp" (Glover)— Misses Sarah and Kate Howard. Duet (Flute and Clarionet), " Scotland"—Messrs Innesandlmpey Part 11. Descriptive Fantasia. "JTi'oni East to \Ye=r," (J, A. Browne, R.A,)—Band Song. "Wreath not for iivs a Garland Fair' (Glover)—Mr. H. Tboicpson Song, *' Ruby" (Gabriel)—MUi Hunter Violin Solo, "Trovatore"(Sir-,-r.-.:-Jc)—MissTarrell Sons. "Pray for those at Sea" (Mrs. Norton)— Miss Kate Howard Solo (English Concertina)—" ?. iy amateur Song, "Killarney" (Balfe)— I.p.tiy amateur Waltz, "Amarretten Tanze'iGuog'l)—Band. God Save the Queen ! Director ST. Swallow, Esq. Tickets, 2s. Gd. each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. It is requested that all Volunteers attending will appear in uniform. __^ _ \j OF THE ST. GEORGE LODGE, Dargayiixe, At Noon on WEDNESDAY, 19th inst. Brethren of the various Lodges are invited to attend. Banquet Free to Visiting Brethren. , Arrangements have been male for Return Tickets, per Steamers, at Sir.gle Fa.res. The B.D. Lily will leave the Queen's Wharf on MONDAY, 17th instant, at 12.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. Designate, ff; ONSONBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MRS. ROBINSON, assisted by MISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. ip£T H. S X INNER, IT « BUILDKR, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. ' All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offico Fittings, fee. &c. HA S H T 0 N A N. D S0 N, s HOUSE LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. S, New Zealand Insurance Building -. QUKEN'-STKEET, AIXKLASD. FOR SALE. A well-built Family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah, wood house, tanks, scard'-ir, fee. The House is builS o£ the Viiry best material, and is in first-rate order. The property has a frontage of 3'j feet bya depth of 119 feet KDEN URV.S.OFVT. — ~> -: ",;,,,,: ,• >.;." :hao V 1 : t'-'u $i Js£'w'-xti inden"' rresceat 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 Rait way Station, and ia an excellent site for a first class Family Hotel. ST. MARY'S ROAD, Ponsonby.—A Family Residence of 3 rooms and bacs kitchen, veran dahs, balcony, well, large tank with pump ia kitchen, and gas laid on, together with the large allotment upon which it is erected, planted with fruit and ornamental tre=3, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view o£ the harbour. This property is for Sale or Leass. PONSONBY ROAD. — A very pleasantly situated Suburban Cottage, with grounds. Healthy situation, and extensive visw. 'Busses pass every quarter-of-an-hour. ?•• STOKES' 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 Marsden. 10s. per acre, WAIUKU A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. NORTH SHORE. — 80 acres near Stokes' Point. GRAFTON ROAD.-A well-built Family Rs aidence, erected upon a iar^e allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet, deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, Sec, with ;jne view both back and front. KYBBB PASS ROAD.-A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. 1 NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stoke'a Point, North Shoi c. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A six-roomed Cottage in the best part of Graftou Road, healthy situa tion, and extensive view. Gas laid on. A large elegantly Furnished Honse, contain ing drawing and dining-rooms, sitting-rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, &c, within a few minutes walk of the Supreme and District Courts. EDINBURGH-STRKET. Newton. — A well finished o-roomed Cottage and garden. PONSONBY.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing 8 rooms u\\rt scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs aiid balcony, garden, and every convenience. A Comfortable Seven-roomed Cottage with an acre of land, near the Junction Hotel. In very good order. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, o: chard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centre of the City, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business : a largo chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Bnildings. t>HOTOGSAPHS of ifOTuMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT* TO TOUR IS T 5... HEMUS &HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. IS, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand "&$ JTT AMILTO N, WAIK AT O SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock o£ Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Penumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Toibacco Cigars, Fancy Goors Brushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, And.are prepared to JSupply a L! . Goods of tho Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. tar Agent: AucKLAypKvßKiy^ Star ONSIEUK VICTOR LONGUEf (For 3: YiiAßs with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street). Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he * . t. t ™ "as commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSEB m tbose Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs ~ . Rountree's. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATKST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR^DRESSING and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hai?., (.:ußs.b, Plaits, Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. , * sa. Letters by Post punctually attended tOy Address •— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, : WELLKSLRI^TR^fEfViIsT, two: doori1 below MrsrEountree's: N.B.- Spieiidid Private J.ooni for I adies. -^