The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-!So. 2,457

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY. G, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



--Vte*. TFOR SYDNEY AND MEL- Sj bourne. The fast and favourite s.s, HERO, rantain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on FRIDAY, the Bth instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board up tO 10 o'clock of day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qn^n-Ffent, oth February, 1373. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NSW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 187 S. FOR TAR ANA XI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fhom Ma.vukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Takanaki Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 9a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki i Tuesday, 26th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TA U 11A NG A, POVE RT V BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen jMebt wharf. Wanaka .. I Thursday, 7th, i p.m. — Hawe-y .. Thursday, 14th, 3 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Wamjka.. Thursday, 23th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAL'IKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, aud PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawe\ ... Monday, 11th, 3p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 18th, 4 p.m. — W ANAKA..I Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. ear Cargo must be alongside one hour before timeof departure. goN & MACFARLANE> Agents. Corner of Qaeen and West Queen-streets. v-a^rsj. "fj^Oß LONDON DIRECT. <^^^^^ The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robeht Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices or the un&ersiKnod. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. j and Co. SMgj^C^TEAM BETWEEN AUCK ]^^9 LAND and THE THAMES. Steamers ♦ ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti. 7 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 2.30 p.m. Friday, ilotomahana. 5 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, S a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti. ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. i^v^g^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMP THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. Gd. Single Tickets, 3s 6d aud us. Time Table: From Auckland — Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham—Sunday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise—Thursday, 12 noon Durflam—Friday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 12 midnight For Coromandel — Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, agent. «SSVfe^ irtOß RUSSELL, WANGA JQj%^A? 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"^ND 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 OS1 Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows: — At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at/lairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). Mc&REGOR> Mtmager . ir=i^=W T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF :£|ii|3g|v X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■sSiisilHssi Owned by Messrs Shaw, Sayill & 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 Biii'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 almost regular intervals. Full particulars Con application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK fe CO.. I ir - 4%i ~ mHE NEW ZEALAND sPSpgts, X SHIPPING COMPANY #1111111^. (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 34,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1007 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO ....1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 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 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 ship 3 are commanded by experienced mas The Company also charters ships of the hlghes 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 /-TT' Trr,Avy> TmA^CH—93. Queen-street.



ON the KAIPARA. •^^sSs? Tlie gg _ xCINAwiII 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, ana for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Fort Albert on Mondays. j^cASEY_ & SON. CJTEAM OFTWKAIPARA 3»§lP«* O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Mausgawhaee. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Heiensville every Tuesday and Ihuis day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. r^m-iv r>xn Passengers leave Auckland, per CIIY ub CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at I.6'J p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «SiteJS3£>- XnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, llSsiii^Jij mahurangi, matakana. "^^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— ' 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. 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. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or'passage a PPl^ o t° ST{ , Y . fc b(W rj to WAIWERA JIIII^ JLy (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain stutth. will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. j CAgEY & SON; «iS&&^ OJTEAM TO AND FROM J^SSS^IJ RIVjfiRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Stenmers 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. W A X U X U' •rmgsi(sm7 xhes.a. LALLAROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehuuga: From Waiuku: Fob. Fob. 9—Saturday, 10 a.m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores or Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LaRNACII (LIMITED), Onehunfia Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. jet,, a. T7URST SHIP FOR LON jSP^IIW "^ DONDON DIRECT. ]SSSM*t' The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Arciid. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents.a i^js*- W° R w A l v X v' *^^^^^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Feb. ■ Feb. 9—Saturday, 10 a m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.in. Single Fares, 3./G; Return. 5/. Weather and other cireumacanc'B permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaare of VeS3el3 as per agreement. M. 11. ROE, LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 14th instant. 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 prompt dispatch. For freight, &c, apply to GUTHKIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. . j. o^ ~jm IR S T VESS EL L, -Q3gVs. X? LYTTELTON TO AUCK ■miTwniSi Tne brigantino HELENA, (now at LytteltOT)), will receive cargo for Auck land on FRIDAY, Bth instant, aud sail about SATURDAY, for Auckland direct. For freight a^gyto^ PiOYSE< STBAD & Co . f Chiiatchurch; r Or, here to G. W- OWBN & CO. February 5, 1878. BUSINESS NOTICE. Having disposed of my Butchering Business to HENRY JACKSON (late in my employ), I take thia opportunity to return thanks for past favours, and solicit a continuation of support for the said Henry Jackson, who will Supply the same Quality of Meat (i.e.. the Best in the Village), and whose civility is well known, so that intending customers and old supporters can depend upon Quality, Civility, and Cleanli ness. On and atter the 7th January, my connection with the said Butchering Business will cease. F. DeROSIC, Otahuhu Bakery. HAVING Purchased the BUTCHERING Business lately carried on in connection with the Otahuhu Bakery and Grocery Estab lishment, I beg leave to inform tae inhabitants of Otahuhu and surrounding neighbourhood that nothing shall stand in the way of supplying the Best Meat in Auckland at the Lowest Prices for Cash, or Weekly Payments. As the Trade will be carried on in the usual manner, Customers may be assured they will bs as well supplied as Otahuhu Butchery HAMILTON RAILWAY" NOTICE. 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, Livery and Bajt Stables, Hamilton. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM X PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. „ 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Sladr 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, andressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines. Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-otreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carnage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons i»- Minesto— Mines lo— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papskura .. 38/ i Mercer .. -. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. ... 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company s Coal at Auckland and Suburbs.^ gcHERFF) Secretary. Fort-street,. Auakland.fl Sept. 6,1877.8



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done -well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, Gd. • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. , 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 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 suburbs A. WATERMAN begs, to inform o 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 ai all hours. O E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. 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 Jot of General Goods, which will bo found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address : Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, c CGiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints,' Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Erench Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic a lass, Picture JFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. fi LAR X E BROTH ER S, \y (Lato Crombies), Royal Fixe Art Photographic Gallerie3, 1 Opposite Union liank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TjV R~E"S H S'H IPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICT O RIA-ST R FCICT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P E C I A L N 0 T I C E: k3 The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IE ELA Nl3 BROT HERS, 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. EGoods shipped to all the Coiolonie3. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM- - EHS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ure Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &C, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY /-% W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special OaJJltarfl^^l^b Appointment Excellency '^&£&&^&&inQi('thc Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEHIN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. lyt" R. T~ TR AFFORD, SURGEON o^^^i Wakefield- DENTIST, <?££05315> street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'a Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). W. S X I N N E R, • 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. JX CJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YN DH AM-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 ing* Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P E T, 0 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc' * 0 M 02 TJOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL XX DECORATIVE PAINTER. W Ph „ Estimates furnished, and experienced H Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O Q ■ J.H. requests attention of Builders and W 'Z others to his New Glazing Tariff. I W W J. HENDERSON. a Wo * * * 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN 0 P P E T, 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 on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Paej sengers. VTIXEY'S BLA C t K LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead as the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id.. 2d.. and Id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. f\ N~~ iS A L~ E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. j ,



JAMES BUTCHER 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 op uncut), at reasonable ratea. ~ [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C. Importer of Sheet Lead Iros-asd Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE L-STBEE-T, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. GrUTHRIE & JjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA — 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL ( 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dun^din-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Kuife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. m Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager HAMILTON. WAIKATO. J SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c. S:c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. esr Agent: Auckland Evening Star. TG. S A N. D E S o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waiicato. 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. /1 II EA P TO M B STONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE. AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. NSUKANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, lion. Secretary. Auckland, January It, IS7B, /GALVANISED IKON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. COKRUGAT2D IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, a.t the' Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbini? Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gaßfftting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. 1 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 immediate attention. • S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllksley-strkbt. AirnKT.Awn. rriHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strkkt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.— Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. i^kATS! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. 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. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9a. 6d. iar Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. DW I N W. DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. B. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN 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. AIK AT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at liua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and i. nder 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 Ronaldson, • Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. "XT JEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital .. ~ .. £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of ever? description of Property jnay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or limo. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks ou Specie subject to special arrangements. *8T Losskp Promptly Paip. GEOKGB P. PIERCE Manager.



MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care- of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOJL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 20th April, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.S IMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since bis removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his ear DINING ROOMS "*ea have been renovated at great expense, witt every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs lie lias 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 ablution ary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEL'ICACV OF THE SIOASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlustra^d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadMg London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately on the arrival of each mq.il steamer. He. therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in hi 3 New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. F'E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local)/ ---manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor 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. m O BUILDERS. Tenders are required for Rebuilding the Rising Sun Hotel at Newton. Plans. &c, may bo seen at my ofllce until THURSDAY, the Mth instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 1 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mENDERS FOR LIGHTING TOWN JL CLOCK. Town Clerk's Office. Jan. 31, IS7S. Time for receiving Tenders EXTENDED to 2 p.m 13th February. _ _J\ A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rf^ENDERS are required by noon of the | 7th proximo, for Alterations arid Repairs to the Customs Steam Launch, according to plans and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender"not neeeSSkrily^ accepted. TH QMA3 HILL. TO BRICKLAYERS. Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day. February Oth, for the Erection of Sulphur Works, Stokes' Point. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD B4.RTLEY, Architect. m 6 b v i L" d c r s". Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, 12th instant, for the Erection of a Villa in Symonds-street. Plans. Sec, at my office. Albert-street. EDWAPD BARTLEY, Architect. ry\ o ~c a it c r sT Tenders .will be received until i p.m. on FRI DAY, the Bth February, for Carting about 90 tons of Iron Pipes, Scoria ash, and Building Materials, to the Asylum. Specification at my office, Albert-street, and at Asylum WM. PHILCOX. nn O CARPENTERS. Tenders for Shingling Block Buildings and Carpenter's Work, will be received until FRIDAY, Bth. Specifications on view—Cap tain Harrison, Franklyn Road. JM. Me L A C H L. A N, • 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 Alpaocas and Cords M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels 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. LORRAINK 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 ftoods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. ISS" Comparison Invited. PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 m-- packages -eji 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. « Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linked and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &C, &C Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, * Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and 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 STIXEET. Auckland, January 23,1878. TTTE ARE NOW OFFERING -250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES cy. CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR, 02, QUEES-fcTREh-T, 'Auckland. F. W E E"TTI R, « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKES; |13 .JUKEN-STBEKT^ AUCKLAND, <Next the Uni *\k).



HA S II T O N AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & IESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, P<FOR SALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of-five acres of Rich vol canic Land, comfortable Residence containing five rooms, also stable, carriage-house, with 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 vines and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing; 'Busses pass every half-hour.' Price, £700 ; £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum. ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, _ , , GR AFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with 'arge allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Rond. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. HEPBURN-3TRE XT.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed. Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room. Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 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. Further particivars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. A-hton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a la'ge rental. A. good investment in the heart of the. city. . . GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-rootned \ erandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. NORTH SHORK'.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fjonage.. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— Cottages to Let. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighto Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood Esq. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, an a'-re of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STIIBET.— Large andcorn modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of 11. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and collar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—ll. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON& SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent 3, No. S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings.__ RC. GREENWOOD-, o OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. AUCKLAND. For Sale, at Mount Albert, GO acres of good Land, fenced, well watered, and laid down in grass. House, aud other improvements, junction of four,, roads; a very valuable property, and will be sold a bargain, £1000. Terms £200 cash, balance at £6 per cent, per annum. For Sale, a ne"-* 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden; large allotment, CO x ISO feet; wall, fence, planted with trees : land has all been trenched; freehold. Price, £300. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-roomcd Cottage, verandah, good stable, large allotment, C 6 x 100 feet, situate in Hacket-strcer, Ponsonby. Price. £250. Terms, £60 cash ; balance, 12s. Gd. per week. For Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, prood garden and orchard, planted with choice trees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens, &c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; balance can remain at G %. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at S %.' For Sale, a Desirable FarTm of 50 acres, 3J miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20.000 acres, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale, 73 acres of Land near the Lake, .North Shore. Price. £2 per acre,_^ '„ _ 5 "For Sale, deveral Hotels in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Sma'l Farm, within 10 mile of Auckland. Price, about £200. R, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market House, Auckland. TO CLOSE PABTNE RSHIP ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & !-jiiTH, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage tothe Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. •For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Maskfield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. TOWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY district. Notification op the Valuation List. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the years 1878-79, is now open for inspection at the Post office, 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 of every such obiection must be left at the Post-offloe, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. The Assessment Court above re ferred to, will be held in the Court-he use, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, 1878. THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th. 1878. T>o ROUGH OF PAR NELL. Notification of the Valuation List. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the District of the Borough'of Parnell, for the year 1878, ia now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Manukau Road. All objections thereto must be left at the place of sitting of the Assessment Court —viz., the Borough Council Office-on or before the 15th day of February addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at such office not less than seven days before the next B ittingofthesaidCouit. jßgTßANaE< Town Clerk. HVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth).of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of tlie Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th, 18*8. jqhn r> RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland. 28th January, 1878. ATEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Rule 8 by the addition of the words: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsible, or any other transfer which they may deem proper." JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes ycnetally Insured to and from London. die Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Cubkext Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



THEATRE R 0 V AL. Unqualified Success op the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Fifth Night of the Season. THIS (WEDNESDAYpEVENING, 6th Feb.,. Donizetti's Favourite Opera. LUCREZIA BORGIA! 11 Duca Signor C. Cesaii Gennaro Signor E. Camero Gubetta Signor A. Tessada Kus i^hello .. .. Signor A. Berzoni Petrucci Signer P. Faras Liverotto .. .. Mr. Ramsden Vit llo'/zo .. .. Mr. C. Lester jMafiio Orsini .. .. Sigr.ora. SI. Veno3ta Lucrezia Borgia .. Signora A. Guadagnini TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, Will be presented Gounod's G-ieat Masterpiece, FAU 8 T ! In which, to give due effect to the well-known "Soldiers Chorus," the Auckland Engineer's Band have kindly consented to assist in the Grand March in the Fourth Act. In preparation, and to be pioducecl, on FRI DAY, with the original Scenery. Properties and Effects, Verdi's Grand Egypt-an Opera, A I L> A! To be followed by some novelties and master pieces equally new to this City, such as Meyer beer's "itoberto il Diavolo," Rossini's "Senii ramide," Wagner's "Lohengrin," Rossiri's " Mose in Egitto," and other Works, which will bo a series of musical event 3of no common interest. NOTICE.—The Management beg to announce that, in compliance with, nameroiis requests, the Sale of Season Tickets for D.C. and Orchestra Stalls will hi kept open at Messrs. Upton and Co.'d until To-morrow, February 7, alter which date no Subscription i ickets will be issued. Doors open at 7.30 ; overture at S. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/6: Stalls, if ; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'a. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. Free List Entirely Hv;i jenled. O. NO3I LI. Agent. . Australia f. Auckland. inter-col ok ial cricket M A T C 11. Patroxs F. Whitaker, Esq., M.H.R. VirE-PATRITV^ * F. D. Fenton, Esq. J. L. Campbell Esq. T. Morrin, Esq. S. Morrin, Esq. J. A.ToIe,Esq.,M.H.R. J. Dilwprth, Esq. J. B. Russell, Esq. J. M. Brooktteld, Esq. J, C. Firth, Esq. J. T. Boylan, Esq. J. Cosgrave, Esq. W.Swanson,Esq,M.H.K. G. P. Pieroe, Esq. Edward Isaac?, Esq. E. Hesketh, Esq. R. Graham, Esq. His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.) Committee: Mr. J. Bennett Mr. J. Coates Mr. W. Bell Mr. L. Coupland Mr. W. Buckland Mr. F. Dut'aur Mr. R. Browning Mr. J. Mnmford Mr. J. Russell Mr. A. E. Whitaker THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN TVILL PLAY TWENTY-TWO OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE OX the DOMAIN GROUND, ON THE 7th, Bth, axd 9th FEBRUARY, 1878. Play will commence at 12 noon and cease at 6 p.m. A Special Line of IBusses will run to and from the Ground. Fares : 6d. each way. An interval of half-an-hour for Lunch. Admission —ONE SHILLING; Children, Half-price. d. c. McDonald.. Hon. Sec. ~KT OTi v.£ 0 ¥ R E M_O VA L. THE STANDARD.EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM?ANY'S OFFICES, ear R E M 0 V E D "©a To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY, QUEEN-STREET. L UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\- OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93,. Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repaymentsestend-! p ._ w . pt ! Total amount ing over rer vveeh- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 lOyears 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. V JOHN BATGER, Secretary. J A R G E SHIPMENTS OP SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery Fancy Dress _Goods Feathers , ' , £--) Black & Cold Flowers Silks Kj Prints Ribbons l"^ , c ... Muslins K>>*chiefs j <^ Mourning Ma- I terials Fichus . I H-i g f Paletots < Costumbd S Manchester "** Goods Tarachutes s , -. p^" of every dcs- Bows cription. o ■ •: ■ . v^ H Gloves . „ . ,§ i Hosiery g Tweeds Corsets g Shirts f'± ? Ties Underclothing i«H " „ „ Collars Baby linen Jg Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ",. ll . J Straw Hats Tunics —(:}— HH The above in Pelisses both loa pe*q Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING an all their Branches, conducted onj the Premises1 <^-~C H O O~L B A G S, At all Price?, 3s. upwards. Leather Bags, As. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, SADDLER, 113, Queek-stbeet.