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AUCKLAND. N.Z.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15 1878.

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~k 1 OTEAM TO LONDON, Jj^^. JO VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ■ \|llllllsß orient line. \ ■ The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's "' magnificent steamer I LUSITANIA, ? 9 IPS tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, ■ Sill leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the 22nd "day : and MELBOURNE, on SATUR jj_^Y the 2nd day of March, carrying First, Secon'l. and Third-class Passengers. • ; Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full ' power all the way, and is confidently expected ; to accomplish the voyage in about forty day 3. i To be followed by the SS. CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse i power effective:—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, I &nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED \. NESDAY, lQth day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply ■ ito BROWN. CAMPBELL & .CO. TTNI'ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY I U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). I Time Table—February, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- I LING TON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT : CHALMERS, from Manukap. I Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. I Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 9a.m. 7a.m. I Taranaki Tuesday, 26th. 2 p.m.! 12 noon. I fohTta~uranga, poverty bay, I NA^UCR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, |. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen | oTjSeet Wharf. I Taupo ... Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — I Was/KA.. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — i FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL i TON, and PORT CHALMERS. ; RoTORUA.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, ISth, 4 p.m. — Waxaka.. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — .ssr Cargo must bo alongside one hour before timeOf HfNDERSON & MACFARL*NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. £^=^ W OR LONDON DIRECT. >^^^^^^. The fine Al Clipper Ship g^&^Sißai MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchelt^, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the orßce3 of the undersiffnad. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN &? C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. .i&Vfe^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ]^^^^O LAND and THE THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANAand ROTOITI. Ttme Table: From Auckland — Friday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Friday. Rotomahana. 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 5.30 p.m. Fare 3, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ££vs=^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES _^^^gO AND COROMANDEL^ ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. . . Time Table: From Auckland— • Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. Durham -Saturday, 3 p.m. From Thames enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Durham—Monday, 9 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or" Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «&fe>^ TrriXCURSIONTOWAIWERA l|g|gi|£JLU (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain istkxth, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. j & «52s*^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM 12||iig;kj RIV^RHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. BjiOß RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No catgo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. ' ■ To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Monday, 18th February Friday, 22nd February Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengets (weather permitting). A , mcGREGOR, Manager. ~sw>l T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF Jd|*ESßfev XT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA WMmmffigSM owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , .^ „_,„„!. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Funparticm^napgicataong,^ OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. OBUTCKSHANK & CO.. t '^ W A r U X U "^^^^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — „ From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 15 -Friday, 5 p.m. 16—Saturday, 9 a.m. 18—Monday, 8 a.m. 18—Monday, 12 noon 20—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20— Wednesday, 12 noc n 23—Saturday, 10 a in. .23— Saturday, 2 p.m. . For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstance permittine. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbm's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. i.-Towasre of Vessels as per agreement. • JVI. H. KOIC, A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP *ggjjljig^j\. COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT.. Thes.B. GO-AHEAD tWill leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on MONDAY, 18th instant, at 5.30 p.m. Freight. 255. per ton, for either measurement or vfeinht. Special arrangement for large quantitier. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co.



=I^^^ REGULAR MONTHLY j^SaMgit: SA» STEAM COMMUNICATION •^^^betweeu AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logav, may be expected here again about the sth of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Qiieen-street, Auckland, February 8, 1878. ~~~KaT "IP & 0> COMPANY weaSiii'Aririiffiai Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, «c, obtained at our °ffi^ ICKSIIANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8. 1877. «Sp^^OTEAM ON the KAIPARA. «2Si_B_S The s-g# KIN A will leave Helens ville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea 00 Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. - QA3EY & soy . CJTEAMON THE KAIPARA" JS_g§__* lO WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatat, Aratapu, Mattngawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving DargavUle on the return trip 3 every Wednesday and Friday morn inpassengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. _=&___,.^ ILTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, l§3§§i^ \V MAHUUANGI, MATAKANA. '&^®B^KAWAO. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNiC M.ILBANK, Captain KdSPER, prill 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. Maiiur"angi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday a* 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi evei-y Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow.' Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight oripassage »frj(B^fc y . & SQN ' __4-a_. mHE NEW ZEALAND Sp§sp£^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY _jNS§s|_t|^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. S9S WAIMATE ..1157 OPAVVA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 ■RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITLKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to nieet. the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with 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 er3. The Company also charters ships of the highes class a3 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 frienda to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Chriatchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. «gafc|§_^ riOB W A I U X U. **&&&& Thes.s.LALLAßOOKHwillleave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. . Feb. 15—Friday, 5 p.m. 16—Saturday, 9 a.m. 18—Monday, 7 a.m. 18—Monday, 11 a.m. 20—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20—Wednesday, 12 noon 23—Saturday, 10 a.m. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and W'hatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promot dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIK & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. ~ST*T THIRST SHIP FOR LON- JC DONDON DIRECT. ■*||f|||g||~f' The magnificent Iron Clippor LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Archd. Robert3ON, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. P"or freight or passage apply to Tlie Nkw Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents.! ~tv 1 mHE NETHEBLANDS- JL STEAM NAVIGATION (Under Contract with the Dutch and South Australian Goverments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BATAVIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya. and Singapore, on February 13th, April 27th, July 9th, September 20th, and December 2nd. 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED & CO., Mydney, fe Auckland, February 8, 187?. r^sw- WOK L EVU X A Hf||ai»g_ja&^ The schooner *g^*3™fißaa AGNES DONALD, J. Muhkay, Master, will sail as above on or about TUESDAY next, 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to A. 13. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, February 13,1878. BLUE POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to tho superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wbarf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT, CLEANLIN-ESS, CIVILITY. COMBINED WITH ~ ECONOMY. ARN OCX BROTHE RS, SOAP AND CANDLB MANUFACi JRERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office „ .. Durham-street. Aucklanfl. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Pri<« - g given. __ PC L A R %> 0 Shipf-ing and Commibs:on Agent Wharf, Onehunga.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRKKT. A FEW DOOBS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done "well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. .'V' Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. •' . • N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, • • , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Pnme Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. N B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATEitMAN begs "to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those- old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porters, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all honra. ;:'. . - (CELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and 00. beg to' inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to Cits' Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ' W~lphillipps and sons, oil, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings. Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturefcFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. «lass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, Q.UEKN-STRBKT. /CLARKE BROTHERS, \J (Late Crombies), Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, .Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. im RES H S H I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRICKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL N OTIC E. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G- HOLDSHIP, Manager. IP. EL A N D BROTHE RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery, Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. gGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM EKS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of -Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tullow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest, market rates, in a>.y quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BRO s., Tanneks and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c-,f^^ii Appointment Excellency ~^a2ss>*r««Q^B&S^ r the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. TK A FFO RD, * ' SURGEON jg___piiq> Wakefield- DENTIST, Q2J__|_j_£P street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Fall Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, "VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen. Snop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. JT QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of •Twenty per cent off the. price of uli common work ing* Country Orders punctually attended to. JA. N D J. S O P P £ T, • Freeman's Bay Steam: Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, e-i fc • O . W co TTTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL XI DECORATIVE PAINTER. tsl P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced 25 fx} Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. D __. _____ J.H. requests attention of Builders and £3 Jz others to his New Glazing ■ Tariff. £ A J. HENDERSON. M X . O < : fcj 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED 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 deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. VTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. 6. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to nurnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and la. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Sohc Sauare, London. ___ __ _ _ DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUE. IN LOTS '10 SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. .McKENZI&J ■ Decembers, 1577.J



JA ME S ' B U T C: H E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied., Newcastle and Bay of Islands Cdal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnent). at reasonable rates. • [Established 1853J WJ .- M A R X S . • HOUSE AND'SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER. ZXNC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &Ci»,: Importer of Sheet Lead IR<_j|BEiAND Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL - -S"T R E ET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of i High-Pieasure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in connection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices.^ ,j GrUTHRIE-V& XjARNACH'S NE m ZEALAND • TIMBER & WOOWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). ' HAVE ;ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good_FEKD OATS V' 50 tons AndetioirsDUNEDINFLOUK | 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. ■' '-, . Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave;, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Fukins Cheese Presses, &c. t3~ Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, 9 Manager TT AMILTON, WAI X A T~a SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmon of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c., &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobaoco, i ancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. tST Agent: Auckland Evknins Star. g7~ s a n d c s c SURVKYOR, Hamilton', Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest ;notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with tho whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. HEAP TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. ■ TAIT BROS., MARBLE STONR. AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. Ail work guaranteed. Give \in a call before purchasing elsewhere. [A card.] T3S7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, YV F.R.C.S., L, SURGEON ATKTD ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J.begs to intimate to tho Citizens of Auckland that he b.as commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those ountrul pre miscsin HT^h-strHet, near M>\ Kout-'H. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. Vlf S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <tt the Works, Wellesley-etreet. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part Of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all, 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 immedinte attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, WKLLKSLEY-STREET, .. Annirr.ivn. fT!HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, 1 AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strebt, corner ot Albert- Street* MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrourding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Moukninq orders made up on the shortest notice. ,c_>, N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be Bad on application. /"\ATS! OATS ON SALE BY ,T. H. |H A L L & 00. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise, the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. IW., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. £S~ Give them a trial. COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. LW I N B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. ■ GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AN.D CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow." mo THE WORK ING ME N OF X AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. 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 i n'der 25 tons 17s Gd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons —16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards ....15s „ Slack ". .12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. , . • Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson s Manager, Huntly, Waikato; otto W. to, JuAUKllii, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, . Auckland. ■•\TBW" ZEALAND INSURANCE i> ' COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital .. .... ..!,.--'. £1,000,000 Reinsurance Fund .. .. „ £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of everj description of Property may be effected, wit! this Coin pan y. . Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mci charidise, C-ioods. and Freight Insured, b; steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Speci wbic-ot to special Krrai'.gonifjntß. ■■ \ &s'■ J.oksbp ■Promiti.y Paii>. • OTCORG'rf P. PrERCK Mnrager.



MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing-, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. R. F. B. WOOD HA M, * TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gontlemen. ■pONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July^andOctober^^ T . PYCROFT, ■ Master. WE~S~f No. 2 DISTRICT \J SCHOOL. EVENING CLASSES —The Evening Classes will re-open on MONDAY next,. 11th inst. .English Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mr. Gbay. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND J*L GRAMMAR SGHOUL. :: , Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. . ■ [J FARQUHAR MACRAE, •"'■■ ■-';• •■ ■',- ■ ■ . H,eadJ&&3ter;& *T MP; O.RTANT N 0 T ICE. 'E. W ATE R S Has very great pleasure to announce that aince his removal into Mr. Dj-son's late shop, his esr DINING ROOMS "^9 have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the mo3t spacious and comfortable, as well as the beat ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-3tair3 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 i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare ia such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEI ; ICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiag London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on he arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. @3E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local?/ ---manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. PA U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &C, corner op Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the moat reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubeis foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. CHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER • The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very lar^e and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woor> Tdhn-ino tn all its Branohks;.—Chal Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THTC UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SABH ANT.) DOOK COMPANY MECHANIC-' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can .be left at No. So, In urancc Buildings. — ( £■ Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. UINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY^ MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincin 1 Limestone, is no w prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marb!es. or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on pplication. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. It. FA OLDER, siole 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 samo done by leavings notice, either verbal or written, with th 6 Inspector of Nuisances, City Council OfHce Queen-street PAPERHAN G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 *s- packages °m 574 PAPERHANGLNGS, Fiom Common to'the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oil 3 (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Tvirps Varnishes * , ' Brushes &C. &C, &C. CARSON'S Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, • Oxide of Iron aj;b Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL. C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN. STREET. Auckland,1. January 23,1878. ' ~\ U CKLAN D GAS CO MPA N V ■^ (LIMITED). The price ,of; Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so a^rePd, Monthly Accounts at 255, with oa per tou discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. , A ton of Coke is equal to W busheis, or about double Ihe bulk of Coal.



mOWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY x district. Notification of the Valuation List. Takf. Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the yflaxs 1878-79, is now open for inspection at the rostr officp. Mercer. All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Mercer, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy o? every such obiection must be left at the Post-office, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. 'The Assessment Court above re ferred, to, will bs held in the Court-hcuse, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, tSIS' 0 THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th, IS7B. ifcXOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA- J3I , . TION LIST. . Take NotTccw.— The Valuation List for the Grafton Road Highway District for the year 1878, is now open for inspection at Mr. Sawkms Store, Graf ton Road. ! All objections thereto must be left-at the S*i*hool-hous3, Carlton Road, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be, left at No. 8, New Zea land Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, not leas than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. * «Jgg HTON> M • . ; Searetary.S EgAuckland.lsth January. 1878." mO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for Alterations and Additions to the Bank Premises of the Bink of New Zea'and, at Napier. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. "W-.EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. S7S Tons of 52-lb. Ikon Rails and . Fastenings for the New Zealand Railways. Public Works Office, Wellington, 6th February, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office, up to noon on MONDAY, the 22nd July, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Honorable Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Rails and Fastenings." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auck land, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invei cargill, and Wellington, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson, and the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, and accompanied, by a cheque orr some bank in town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily ba accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Kngiacer-in-Chief. rfTO "TIMB Ell SPLITTERS. TICNDERS to the undersigned, on or before Ist March, for 13,000 Split Heart of Kauri Stakes, 4 ft. x2x 2. Delivery, in convenient sized bundles, may be made at either the Auckland or Onehunga Railway Station. Whole quantity before end of April. To state what additional price if stakes are charred IS in, at one end and slightly *frt% OWN; C AMPBgLL_^C_V_ IVfEW ZEALAND LEAD-AND GAL i3( VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA- STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the aboyj naraed Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation. Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. * The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THO3. JENKINS, Secretary. piTY OF AUCKLAND VALUATION. TAKE~ NOT ICE. The Valuation List of the City of Auckland District for the year 1878 is now open for inspection, at the City Council Offices, Queen street, and all objections thereto must be left at the Police Court, High-street, on or before the loth day of February nest, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the City Council offices not less than seven days before the next siting of the -i^Court^^p^ £gg Town Clerk's Office, JanuaryJs,lß7B. ~\ UCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 1,1878. The following REDUCED RATES for Water Supplies are chargeable from, this date on all Rateable Properties:— Ordinary Supply. Rateable value exceeding £100 and not exceed ing £200, reduced from 4 to 3 per cent. Rateable value exceeding £200 and upwards, reduced from 4 to 2J per cent. Other assessments to be as before. Supplies for Fire Extinguishing Purposes only, from 2 to 1 per cent. Meter Supplies, reduced from 23 6d to 2s per thousand gallons. Shipping. For Local Steamer's Boilers, reduced from 2s to Is per tun > All other Shipping Supplies reduced from 43 to 23 per tun Supplies other than those already fixed, at such prices as may be determined by the City Council. p PHILIPS. Town Clerk. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. - M~ONEY TO' LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereu.—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ■Tackaoa and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortl and-street, next the Post-office. •• ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Fieehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, : Solicitor, - Vulcan Lane. 0 THE ELECTORS OF PARNELL. TRICT OF PaRNELL. Gentlemen,—Mr. Reader Wood having re signed his seat as yonr Member in the House of Representatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. ; Many of you are aware that I have, from the first,heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony thefulleefc powers of self government. This is not only the rightof the people, but their bestsafeguard against thefuture domination of a ruling class.with the depression and misery which such a rule mu3t inevitably bring upon them. ■ You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sii George Grey and of his Ministry in any en deavour to attain this end which he has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the presieni system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and ou wealth of all kinds, a just and propei share. „ .. ■ _ • ' ._.,, The Ministry promise a Native Lands Bil during the next session. Previous Bills appeal to me to have erred chiefly in two directions They have offered facilities to large purchasers only 'and have endeavoured to force th< Maori—by limiting his mai ket—to tell at theii price. Any measure based on an opposiu policy I should heartily support. g I shall take an opportunity of laying foefon you in greater detail, my) views on thesi matters, as well as,on those more especiall; affecting the Parnell Klectoral District, th< interests of which I should always feel it a dut: to the bo:.t or* my power to advance. I am, Gentleir.en, Yours faithfully, F. J. MGSS.. Parnell, January 23,1578.J



THEATRE R O V A _-. Pr0priet0r.............. R. J. DeLias. iDirector.. .Signor G. Cesan. Musical Director. .Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager.... Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee. Unqualified Success of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Last Ntght but Five of the Season. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, Will be presented with ereat splendour, Rossini's- ; Majestic Opera, . SEMIRAMIDE ! SEMIRAMIDE! SEMIRAMIDE! Dreno .. • • Signor E. Camero Assur .' Signor G. Cesan Oroe .. .. •• ->«nofG.Gamb-tti ... ; L'OmbradiNino .. Signer A. lessada Arsai c ... .. .. fi&om M. \ enosta : c Semiramide .. .. Si-noraA. Guadagnim TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING,. MOSE IN EGITTO ! MOSE IN EGITTO! 410SE IN EGITTO ! Doors open at 7.30; overture at 7.15. _~ Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co. s. Carriages riiay be ov& ered at 10.30. Free List Ksttirelt SuspEMr-Ei). O. NO BILL Agent. Q A T..U RDAY - LA ST DA V ! K3 of tkr BLACKSMITH'S DREAM. Parents, give Yourselves and Children a treat! Open at 3pm. and 7_P-m. TJOBS O N BAN D. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ON THE WAIT KM ATA. N.S. Co.'s T-akapuna leaves the Queen-street Wharf at 7.30 p.m. MONDAY next, February 18,1575. - Tickets-ONE SHILLING each; obtainable from Mr Callan, Queen-street ; Mr Flynn, Stationer, Welle^iey-street; Mr Little, Thistle HoceJ; "or from auy members of the Hobson '" '' ' J. CHItISTOPHER T Secretary Hobson Band. ■ 0 CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE.- The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & t-MiTH, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Beard Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitetnata Harbour, together witn two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class ■ working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon- • tal Engine- and Tubular Boiier, self-acting ; .; Breaking <iown and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; "Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, See, &c. • . ' For particulars apply to Messrs. KE VIL and SMITH, xipon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. ..■-'. l^T OTI O E O;F■ RE M OVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S . , . OFFICES, t& R E M O V E D jJS* tTo the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES fc DALDY, ; QUEEX -STREET. rp H E GRA IN TRA DE. TO FAHMEHS AND OTHERS. Acting oh the suggestion of some of onr con stituents, both Growers and Purchasers, we purpose holding '. j • PERIODICAL SALTCS OF GRAIN BY AUCTION, At our Stores in Cashei and Manchester-streets. Our First Sale will beheld on the Twenty first day of FEBRUARY, arid we are satisfied that the estab ishmont «\f this means of selling and buying Grain will-prove of real benefit", both to vendors and purchasers. Samples of each lot to be submitted will be on view in store twenty-four hoars before the day i£ of sale. We can offer great FACILITIES FOR. STORING GRAIN placed in our hands, either at Christchurch or Lyttelton, and in case the market prices do not come up to the owners' views, we can undertake the shipment and sale of the Produce abroad. We are prepared to'make LIBERAL ADVANCES, upon it on favourable terms. We are always in receipt of the latest advices from the principal towns in the Colony, and also throughout Australasia, and will ,gladly afford information to those who confide their produce to our care. :. ' .; : i : Our charges will be on a.very moderate scale. JAMESON BROTHE RS & CO., Christchorch. ■ ■ '. -~——~~~ Note,—Cornsacks supplied at the lowest current rates. '--,'■ HASH TON A N D SON, • HOUSE LAND, & - AGENTS, ; 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, "Queen-street, Auckland. FQR SALE, GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re- . sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage- by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, 'with fine view both back and front, i NOKTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoie. ' FOR SALE OR LEASE, a eplendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich Yoi- . canio Land, coxofortable Residence containing five rooms, also stable, carriage-house, witni hay-loft over, and cow-bails; a splendid garden and croquet-lawn, planted with shelter and ornamental trees; a good orchard stocked with the choicest vine 3 and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing; 'Busses pass every half-hour. Price, £700; £300 can remain oo mortgage. Tq rent, £75per annum. „'.-.. ,v ■-. *. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish ofArarimu. ~ ■ . „ . -wl' HttPBURN-STREET.—A subatantially-bnilt Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, withoutee , Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment,. 3B feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House "and Furniture together as it stands. Fui ther particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation-to H. Ashton and Son. : .•.. ■ . ■ ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free ho:d Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhou, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment n,the heart of the city. ■.''.. .... - ■ NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger'a Creek, with large water fronage. Severa' Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ST. GEOHGE'S iiAY.~6-roomed yerandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. • . i ', "^ \~ „ _ , PARNELL (Selwyn Ten-aei).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STRSEi.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan. containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view or the stu rounding country^ - _,„ ' BRIGHTON.—a 7-roomed Cottage, Brighto- Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Largeand.com moaious Stcrea in Customhouse-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildingi. __ _ ________ • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours,, and to inform them that he has' R ecommenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, -next to MtP. Parkers Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants cf his customers., to receive a share of their patronage.: Ladies Hiuid-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots. and Shoes made to order on ihe premises- Boots repaired on the shortest notice. IS it anything like common sense to go aud spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, and Buy. a Whole Suit of well- • made OiollKS for 278., consisting of a gojad Black •Coat,1 andßDlcntlidTweed Trousersiand "Vast ? , SA v.UEL UOOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street.. -