The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Ko. £,503

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 2, LB7B.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



•sS^a^ipAClFIC MAIL STEAM •^ssffliiS^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearborne, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports at 12 o'clock TO MORROW (Wednesday), 3rd April, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. A Steamer will leave the Ferry Company's Wharf at 11 o'clock sharp, conveying Passen gers to the Steamer. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Asrents, Auckland. XHOR SYDNEY AND MEL 3l||||||g;Jj BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave the Queen-street Wharf as above on THURSDAY, the 4th inst., at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board up to 10 a.m. of day of sailing. iTor freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHATnK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1, 1878. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukatt. . Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 3rJ, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. ■Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, isA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Taupo .. Thursday, 4th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Tappo ... Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Quebn-strket Wharf). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2nd, 4 p.m. — Wakatipcj Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — ItOTORUA.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, Bth, 4 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Tattpo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka .. Monday. 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua-.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — IS" Cargo must be alongside one hour before ■time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streeta. ~&-?w. QTEAM TO THE THAMES i J|||^|g;K3 AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Tongariro—Tuesday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Tongariro—Thursday, 1 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 2 p.m. From Thames— Tongariro—Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 10 a.m. : Tongariro—Friday, 10a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland- Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible i'or Goods or Parcels put on iboard without a shipping note., Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Sttc aai frs ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— . . Tuesday, Rotoiti, 10.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotojti (for Obinemuri), 10 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 3 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmana, 4 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahina, 9 a.m» ; Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. '6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer -age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agent 3. TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JisggiSj. JD MAHURANGT, MATAKANA. ESssajE^ KAWAU. and LIJCTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— - ' AUCLAND AND HOT SPRIKGS., From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and •Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday^ at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday •at 11 o'clock. ■ From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. (From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weaiher and other circumstances permitting, nsible for Parcels f ut on. board v/ith ngnote. t orjpassage apply o ■ J.-CA^Y' & SON. •s^^. QTEAM TO AND FROM j|||||g;K3 RIVERHEAD 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, 3p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini . J. CASEY fc SON. ■•gfitfte^TßV 0 R wA Uk v. *®&*&i®* The s.s. LALLAROOKH willleave 'for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From "Waiuku: April Apri! 3—Wed., 530 p.m. 3—Thursday, 9 a.m. 6—Saturday, 7.45 am. 6—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu 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., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GuTHttiE & Larnach (Limited), Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket p 7? JK El OR LEVuKA, iiS^^ The cutter Illllllll^. THISTLE having three-fourths of her Juu?*7^r^ 9 a ug0 encaged, sho will meet with quick despatch. For freight, &c, apply at orco to B. TONKS & CO. W A I"? A R A. .<^^* The p.s. HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Waitara (weather and ?Jter circumstances permitting) on WEDNES DAY, 3rd instant, at 8 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. MYNOTT, DatWstreet _ . , OrCapt.OAKES.'Sboald rwaSd! eft Et Darby-Streefc SC will be



a* FTIHE NEW ZEALAND JgjilSg^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. • London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— • _ Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 M ATAURA .. 898 W AIM ATE .. Uo7 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1007 OTAKI .. ...1053 WAIROA ....1007 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIH36 RANGITIKI 1227 1 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet 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-qf 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 ers. 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, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street £*^v T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF J=|£i£iOfev JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA z&gffitiSMsa 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 of 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 aJinost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents CRUTCKSHANK & CO.. j j^s^v T7IIEST SHIP FOR Ssjt^tpeSN. ■ * LONDON. JlllllEllgr The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnest'y requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878. C 1 O R W A I U X U. •^k^S* The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 2—Tuesday.4 p.m. 3- Wed., 10 a.m. 6—Saturday, 8 a.m. 6—Saturday, 12 noon For Mauukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, C4TEAM ON THE KAIPARA -MSS^L & WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Tokta, Whatca hara, te kopdp.u, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on ■ Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays arid Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ®SV%^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA j|||||i|>;JD 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 cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR 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 :— . April Time Takle :— Wednesday. 3rd Monday, Bth Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th Monday, 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. *£kte^ T&TOTICE TO PASSENGERS -Pgggj^; Jjq AND SHIPPERS TO OHINE "^^S^MURI- AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Ferry Company havo placed- the p.s. TE AROHA on the river trade, and will grant passages and carry goods right through from Auckland. . Goods received every day, except Sunday, for shipment to the Thames, Coromande), and Ohinemuri. Storage and Wharfage free. Further particulars as to rates of freight and passages may be obtained by applying to the Company's Office, Queen-street \v harf. x±. W. xiliiiLJLtl, Manager. .rfgv^CJTEAM ON THE KAIP'ARA. *&szM££&* The s.s. KlNAwill leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing'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 on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j. CASEY & SON . ir**Jfi*. <!T7~ENILWORTH,' FROM ■SSSltHfe^ -BJ^- LYTTELTON. discharg j|J|t§s||^ ing at Railway Wharf. tw^K^™6* Consignees are requested to pres-nt Bills of Lading and Pay Freight. * C. A. HARRIS. Office: Opposite Gas-works, Ist April, 1878. ONEY 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 interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— B. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. t M" ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. UWM.BCOLEMAN, Solicitor, YulcanSLane.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N/.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburb 8 A. WATERMAN beg* to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic <-Uass PicturefjFranie and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glased Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STKEKT. _ EN O It R I S, a PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STRI2ET, Auckland. U33, CARTES DE TISITE, 83. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits WniLg Wa:ting, CLARKE BROTHER S, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. -priTE~S~H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X.l E, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. ICELAND BROTHERS. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE!: :. Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery,EnglishandForeign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Work 3: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. PGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tankers and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special G-^Si£f«'£^s-v> Appointment Excellency r the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. T R A F F O R D, SURGEON /s*s£i£s£ Wakefield- DENTIST, GSPQgggp street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. 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. T~ 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 all common work B3T Country Orders punctually attended to. II R B. WOODUAM TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortkmd-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books 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 Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office "Wyndham-Btreor. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey Whito Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. KS, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, "Victoria-street. 7^« II O I L A; H~ r~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, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. TOHN QOPPET, II OUSE, 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 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Alao, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. "OONES 1 BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by & gQppET ELWIN 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.



THE UNDERSIGNED 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,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & JLjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO • th, I GROCERS, . AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland. N^ £5 "A L E 400 casks Cement, 100 caslss Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridgc), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE 6c JENKINSON, | g ■ Builders, Victoria-street."^ STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owing to recent importations of the Newest Designs, and the erection of Steam Machinery, they aro now in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be equalled else where, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. Specimens to bo seen, and all orders left, at Stak Office. H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. jT' r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. IRON, ZINC, AND TIN manufactory, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1870.] h.~waTte (Late of Uppbr Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large Bhare of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORK CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. 11. W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STRKET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. I«sacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace, ~ c l A R X, Shipping and Commission Agent Wharf, Onehnnga. JN O. C. CL O U G H MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Karth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to havo the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-streot QHIP CHANDLERY & SAIL MAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ot Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. • Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail maker, &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during tho last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! ' BILLIARDS! STAR II OT£ L. The undersigned has much pleasuro in announcing to the public generally, that he has taken the Billiard Room at the above Hotel. The Table having been thoroughly renncvated, players will find it equal to any in the city. The Room, will be both quiet and select. Hoping by civility and attention to receive a share of patronage, I am, &c, ____2J__/ J. JOHNSON. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothingr, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 9£, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat,'and splendid Tweed and Vest ? 1 SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., _ JAMES" BUTCH E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. TITO CARTERS AND OTHERS. | TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. iBISO-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. M onster Sale op PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortiand-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, &c, all at •reduced prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coining forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their call early. N.B.—PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. J. OW N r & SON'S i MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street.



TG. S A N D E S 0 • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] TS7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, Y> F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rent's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. E DETEST. "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have, now to hand2oopaii-3of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. £3" Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEJB i: & CO., 92, Queen-street. TO THE WORKINjG~M~E~N~OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T M. M C L A C H L A N, *Jo 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cord 3 M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flanncl3 M in diamond. 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats. Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. iar Comparison Invited. /^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchk3—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r . LKSS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire Btock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. lIKSLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-3treet, a few doors above Quick's Stables. " /CARVING, GILDING, &c. No. 2CO, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. L» E C O U R C V, Late 57, Watcefield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, E M. C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. tsr Shipping Suppl ie d. *s* ,1 LA N VIL L E & ELLYETT, HJT TEA DEALERS & GHOCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows: — 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and 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 Roj*aldson, Minager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland, f\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. Tm L O U R ! TjV LOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson" McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company,' new cure Hams and Bacon. BSS" The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. Claims arrnnged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recoarnised. G, W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 25a, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60; bushels, or attfrat double the bulk of Coal.



I^TOVELT lES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeoßwinpr Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, ,92 queen-street, Auckland. TCT1 O~ T 1 C E, The underf'grd haytoa a Large STOCK ol the Best and I'gr. test Dyes that can be procured in the English a-nd French Markets, as well aa a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colourafjfipt to be surpassed. Having had thePatronagifof the Ladies arid Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks. Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlomens Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Djed, and Pressed, on short notice. jJST Orders left at the City E^tablishmen Wellesley-street Eas f, wiU receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders tsersoually or by letter. W. KDGAR. XA IP A R A-P UN U I RAILWAY. ■ AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20fch March, 1878. • Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the various Works for supplying Auckland Railway Station with Water. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TTAIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. 9, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the Erection of a Platelayer'^ cottage at Ohaupo Station. Plans, specifications. - arxd conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not recessarilly accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. "T^T E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Manufacture of 200 Sets of Points and Crossings.. Public Works Office, . Wellington, 27th February, 1878. Written Tenders will bo received at this office, until noon on "WEDNESDAY, the 27th March. 1878. for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Points and Crossings." Plans and speci fications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Cliribtchurch, Dunediri, In vercargill, and Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office hy 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 on 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 bo in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest, or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. • ' By command. JOHN C \TIRUTHERS, JCngineer-in-Chief. I^TOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington. 23rd March, 1878. The time for completion of above Contract for Points and Crossings has been Extended to six months, and the date for receipt of tenders has been Extended to noon on WEDNESDAY, 3rd April. JOHN CARRUTHERS, . " Engineer-in-Chief. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN. REMOVING, AND RE ERECTING BUILDINGS, BRICKWORK, &c, AT THE MINKS, KAWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans and Specification which can be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessai'ily accepted. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., * Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, March 25,1878. P~~IANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN S'I'REWT. 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. mAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH JL SEWING MACHINES. • Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largesc and simplest shuttle, with onjy one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. l^T OTj.u£ O~F REM OVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and 3 Timber \ard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. q HARRIg> 2nd March, 1878. 2500,00 ft feet TIMBER For Sale. HAVING" sold my Business at the junction of Queen and Wakefield-Btreet, known as " Kirby's Yard," to MR. JOSEPH CRAIG, I beg that my old friends and customers will f avowr him with their patronage. JAMiiS LEWIS. WITH reference to the above, I beg to state that I have on sale Tanks; Fire wood, cut and uncut; Coals, Newcastle, Bays Waikato, and Wangarei; Shells, 1 *ime, Brioks, Puriri Posts, and Hobart Town Wfaj^



THEATRE R O YA E. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Lias. Extra Announcement! The s.s. City of Sydney, -which -was advertised to sail for America on Tuesday, having been postponed until Wednesday, at noon, gives SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS an opportunity to give an Extra Perform a-nck. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! Will be produced the MONSTER BENEFIT BILL, which attracted, so large and fashionable an audience last evening. The programme includes THE BROOK! With introductions from PATCHWORK! and the successful Pantomime produced at the Opera House, Melbourne, by the Troubadours. " Carricol'ing Carricolla!"and A CUP OF TEA! Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatic Prices will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/;. Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Reserved Seat Ticket 3 may be obtained at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. £& .. LOYAL ORANGE i|lgOß INSTITUTION.. MSf^^^^^ \ The Newmarket; TRUE BLUES TITILL hold a Supper and Dance to V t Unfurl the NEW FLAG,, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April. 3rd, iB7B, at Seven, o'clock.. Tickets 2s. Cd. each. A. Whisker, W.M. MONSIEUR VICTOR L.ONGUET {For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be bappy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress* Cut, and Shampoo Ladies' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Haib, Curls, Plaits, Pads. &c. Hair Combings, made up and worked.in any style. US. Letfers by Post punctually attended: to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET,, Hairdhessbr,. &C... iosiAHaaJ 81, HOBSON-STREKT, opposite Scotia Hotel.. Boots i Boots < i Boots si!: CHEAPER THAN $Sl CHEAPER THAN EVER! » Hi. " EVER!: C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish, the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION,, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, AND FlXTttltES. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must ba Settled on or before the 30th day of, June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. e& Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-streist,. Auckland. iSNo connection with any other shop in town or suburbs. mo ARRIVE, Ex 'GAel,' © Db-nedin and. Oamaru: OATS : OATMEAL V BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. TmX 'KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO': 20 oases BACON, in cloth, 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 saciis WHEAT. T. H. HALL & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. Shirts. Hats. Scarves. CARGO & McKAIG Have Just Opened the Following Goods— THE BROAD SHIELD SCARF, The Newest Styles in LINEN COLLAR . • • Leicester Lamb's Wool Socks Nelson Knit, - . ~ Mosgiel „ „ BLACK & BROWN FELT HATS. 45 Dozen FLAX SHIRTS (30 excellent Patterns in thi3 Lot). 35 Dozen FRENCH CAMB-BIC (35 really New Patterns to choose from). /~1 L O- T II I N BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS, MEN'S Do. BOYS' & YOUTHS' ULSTERS, MEN'S Do. UMBRELLAS, RUGS, TJRAYJCLUNG?BAGS; PORTMANTEAUX, &C, &C, &C .' ■ _^^^^ ■~ '.- ' . •• . (V AH G O & TUT CJ£A IG, QUKRN-STREET. ; Next E. WATSM, CoJNFECTiONEfUg^,