The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 2,472

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 23 1878.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



--v^ TT>» TJPTTT AT? MONTHLY gfiEfeJi sffiAM toMMUNIOATION EEX AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice), will leave Melbourne on the. 23rd instant. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for Sydney and Melbotirne about WEDNESDAY, 6th March. For freight or passage apply to *or no s CRUICKSHA>< X & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 20, 1878. _ , l£igfel^-pAOIFIC" MAIL STEAM -3^2»Sl©» SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March oth, carrying I-1.8.M. Mai'S. For further pan culars, freight, or passage aPplyt° OWfIN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 1878. FOB TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POKT CHALMERS. fro?,i Manuicau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oTiiEET Wharf. Wanaka.. Thursday, 23th, 3 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. W ANAKA.. Tuesday, 26th, -Ip.m. — ~ FOR SYDNEY. ■ ~ Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar.sth, 2 p.m. — sar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queer, and West Queen-streets. iEk*v^ CjTEAM TO THE THAMES Jlggl^^ AND COROMANDEL..; ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Monday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. From Thames — Enterprise—Tuesday, i p.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 7 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Durham laid up on Monday and Tuesday for inspection. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. IT. W. HEATH, Manager. s^fefe^ "H7IXCUHSION to WAIWEJRA JQJ {HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY^ Captain smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON. «S«^N^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM ,^^_^g;!O 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, 3 p.m. From Riverhead— S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON-. «&*3>-^ XHOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JlgSgii X? MAHURANGI. MATAKANA. '3^®?KA¥AU, and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KaSPER, will sail as undsr:— 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 orjpassage applyto^ fe «?QaKw QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J*lip|i£ O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopurtj, mltatai, ahatapu, 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 and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «s£^^,CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. «s!lSsss> The gs# kina w in 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 OCamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. ,£2^3^ fJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels 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. 'Stafta' for all Bay OP Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager.. OR RAGLAN. Ie "lalla rookh Will leave Onchunga as above on THURSDAY, 28th 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, GUTHKIE & LABNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. i_eKJL ~jp & O. COMPANY. ■-lii I iSSoea Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at cur office. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 8, 1877.



tßSsjS&g^ QTEA.M BETWEEN AUCK- I§|||||g;k3 LAND AND TH3 THAMES, Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T t m c Table: From Auckland— Saturday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. Thursday, liotoniaharsa, 10 a.m. From Thames- Monday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, Rotoma lana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, X p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. igM^-jm Oli W A I U KU. «£s£&s&&' The s.s. L ALL A ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 25-Monday, 11 a.m. 25—Monday, 3 p.m. 27— Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 5 p.m. For Mannkau I Feuds 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., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHBIE & LAENACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket W&*r W° ll W-^ JU X LJ' • Js®ssi&& the p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku asunder:— From Onehunga : From "Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 25—Monday, 10 a.m. IS—Monday, 2 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 5 p.m. For Mauukau Hearts and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6: Roturn. 5/. m , Weather and other circunista.no-<S permitting. Orders to collect Gouds left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, -SHi^x W° ll LEV UK A H^^^i^^" The schooner vs^S^sSi AGNES DONALD, ■J. Murray, Master, will sail as above posi tively on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-sireet, Auckland, February 19, IS7B. ■*=»*Ak TGjttRST SHIP FOR LON- JO DONDON DIRECT. -^y||i|^||g|g^ The magnificent Iron Clipper ""loch fleet, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Archd. Robertson1, now loading, and having the greater part Oi her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agent 3. ~K A. nriHE NETHERLANDS- Jtti^XS. 1 STEAM NAVIGATION (Undes Coxtp.act with the Dutch a.yd soutu austkaliax govermbntb). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BATAVIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabnya, *nd Singapore, on February 13th, April 27ih, July 9r,h, September 20Lh, and December 2od, 1573. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED te CO., Sydney. Auckland, February 8, 1378. "fT OJEi LONL)ON PIRECT. I^^%^"^^ Tlle fino -A1 Clipper Ship MAY queen, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the underaignad, at very liberal rate 3. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. SavUl CRUICKSHANK & CO. j and Co. ,L WI N B. DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grakton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Lai3hley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY~TO~~LENI>, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-3treet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rate 3of intereu.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-atreet. MOJfEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Rusßell. Solicitors. ONEY. TO LEND, in large or small suras.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND ou MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Tulcan Lane. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. ' &c. TWf O T 1 C E. The undersigned having a Large? STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he 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. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. AS* Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention, l^adies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving thoir Orders personally or by letter. W. BDGAR. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Quekn-strkkt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and" interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed: — Repayments extend- p Wppl , Total amount ing over *er weeK- Repayable. a. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2. 8 years 7 6 156 7 8 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received" repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annuxn. . JQHN BATGER> Secretary. B I It 0 H • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queeh-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-Bewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on <he premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. A FEW DOOUS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Leycr, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 3a.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 53., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will bo made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Bhippinq & Fauily BUTCHER, Queen-street, nest Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt or order. Families waited on in town or suburbs 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 sharo of xjatronafce Special care has beer, bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals ai all hours. Q E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Kow and Co. bog 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, ixnd a iot. of. General Goods, which will be found cheapor than any house in town. No reasonable offur refused. Not.-; the address: Jas. Ah Kow and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILtrIPPS AND SON S, 0 fL, c COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofU-'aperluiiigings, Scrim, Paints, Oil?, Turpentine, Colour*, Varnishes, Ifronch Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fiheet, Crown, Ornamental, find Photographic Glass, Picture'jFr.'imc and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses,. Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to aim, and Gtircfully packed.—l)s aud 07, QUSKN-STREfIST. i^i L A R X E B R O T II E R S, XJ (Lato Crombies), Royal Fixe Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-Class Portraits, from O.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's' Portraits taken instantaneously. "Cl X E" SH S II I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City o£ Auckland and Famonoth. J A M E S .B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRrCKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. • SPECIAL NOTICE. ■ «• The busine-s hi'herto carried on by Messrs, G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter bo conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. I£ E L A N D ' B R O T H~E R S, . WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, . Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, P.oot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction ar;d DeliverVfHose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed, fiGouds shipped to ail the Gololonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM BBS, -AND OTHERS. The Undersigned arc Ca->h Purchasers of Hides, Rheepßkins, v\ rool, 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 ratc-3. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY" _£\_ : W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special _ i&^^kviSL^ Appointment to S& '.. .. .^-P. his Excellency '*iiiA£>i*;cSS^««jy the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, Cl, QTJEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. ■|Y| k. tT t r a ffo rd, SURGEON gZ&SS^ Wakefield- DENTIST, $X£t£££? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). X SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPKNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Worumen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. IT qWINNEETON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeaee Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work 83T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, S * O M ai "FXOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL I" H JO_ DECORATIVE PAINTER. W M v-j Estimates furnished, and experienced •< W Worlonen sent to all parts of the Province. O p J.H. requests attention of Builders and W Jz ' others to his New Glazing Tariff. . I # " J. HENDERSON. ( m W O : : « 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. ~i O H N Q O 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 o ost reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery,-and Booking of Pas sengers. T^IXEY'S BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. C\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



TAMES BUTCHER $J 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 rate?. [Established 1855.] WJ . M A R(K S , © HOUSE and SHIP.: PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER. ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, : Importer of Sheet Lkad Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE L-ST. REE T, Auckland. Having jusb received from the Mariiifaeturers. a Large assortment of High-Picssure Water Fittings and Pipe, 13 prepared to dp every de scription of work in connection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, $i,nd at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. AMILTON, WAIK A T~a SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet ReqTiisite3, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety, sj tsr Atrent: Auckland Kvenin -j ■ .Star. m ~o s~ a: iN dr c s A © SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest Inotice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of- tho 'Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. II E A P~ TOMBSTONES 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 ii 3 a call before purchasing elsewhere. [A CARD.] \ITILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V V F.R.C.S., L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. Ti. J. bogs to intimate to tho Citizens of Auckland that he lias commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mi". Heat's). Surgeon's Appliances o" every description. Teeth extract cd. nALVAK ISED IRON WORKS. *Ur S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OK GALVANIZE!) IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And al! kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work, CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, a.t the Works, Wcilusley-street. Plumbliyaf Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftti;-'.!? of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen pent to any part o" the Country. • S. PARKER has erected firat-class machinery, and having completed alii ni3 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 Plumbek for Auckla Waterworks, WK! jLKSLK V- STREET. Ai-c«r,»>m. jTi HEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER j . The Undersigned are eeiljng SASHES DOOUS and MOULDINGS at The VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and 80/a Lens, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC.-*' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ;be left at No. 30, In ii ranee Buildings. WE 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 Cs. lid., equal to what any other House in town arc selling at 9s. Gd. fcS" Give them a trial. ESAMUEL COOMEBi & CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R 8, Freeman's Bat SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Taller. 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, Queens-street. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and v nder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ 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-strcet, Auckland. IS it anything like common sense to gn and 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 Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL OOOMBKS & CO., 92, Queen-street "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I ' COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital - £1,000,00f>. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company- Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. &r liohße:h Promptly Paid. niCOKGW P. PTWRCW Manager M M~C! LA C H L A N, c 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 Flannel 3 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 §17— 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 §18 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. ess- Comparison Invited. 4 UCKLAND AND HAMILTON _£3L RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



MR. F. B. WOOD If A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "OONSONEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. JL The Quarter j >ays for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOUL.J Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINAEURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. Go at LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT i LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dritss Goods, Umijrkllas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c., Sea., &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP OUR AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &O. A T INABURY & f)O., 201 &20g, quelcn-street, Auckland. PAUL &' 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 most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. gJINCO UII AGUE LOCIVL INDUSTKYT Mi MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the soie agency for the sale of a provinei 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Maib'es. or for the salu 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 aud Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free en application^ '_ / nnnos j. harbutt, / JL Wholesale Brush Maxufactukek, victoria-street east, Auckland. MX. FAULJDEK, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tar packages -eh 574 PAPERIIANGINGS, Fi om Common to the mQst Choice Designs in OOLD. Scrim and Hessian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes ■ Brushes &C, &C, &C. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide ok 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 STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke Is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agrepd; Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount." Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. AN SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-h'ght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N,Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-STBEET. ■ AL 0 VET T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. 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 generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. BOARTVMAN, Manager. mPIE NURSERIES, Parnell.—Cucum- JL bers in any quantitygat 6d per dozen.



AUCKL AND R A CIN G CLUB. .' AUTUMN MEETING. EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL 22 AND 23, 1878. . Patron : His TCxcellenoy the Marquis of Normanby, X.0.8. PkbSiDhsnt: Mr. J.I) ilworth. Vica-PBKSIDKNT :• Mr. A. Uuckland. Stewards: Mr. Win. I. Taylor, Mr. Richard J. Taylor, Mr. 1). Hean, Captain Walmsley. Mr. Sam. Morrin, Mr. W. AlcLauglilia, Sir. Thomas Morriii, Mr. Joseph Banks, Mr. Jas. Russell. Judge: Mr. Robert Graham. Starter: Mr. Robert Wynyard. Cleuk of the Scales : Mr. W. J. Marks. Clerk of the Couuse: Mr. Thos. A. Brown. Handicapper: FIKST DAY. eastbk monday, api;il 22, 1878. Tradesman's Platk (Handicap), oC so soys. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance, 2 soys. at the post. Distance, 1 mile. Hurdle Rack (Handicap), of 10 soys., with a sweep of 2 to vs. each for acceptors, the amount accruing irom sweep to go to aecond horse. Entrance, 1 soy.; accept ance, 2 soys. to the funds. Distance, 2} miles, over D flights of hurdles. Easter Handicap, of lOOsovs., with a sweep of 3 sov3. each, the amount accruing from sweep to go to secondhorss. Nomination, 2 soys., and acceptance 3 soys. to the 1 uud3. Nominations, with 2 sov3. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary by S o'clock p.m. on Friday, 22nd March. Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles. Novel Handicap, of 50 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each added. Entrance, 1 soy.; acceptance, 1 sor. to tlie funds. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auctioa, with his engagements, immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds of the sale of the uorso to go.to the funds. Publican's Purse, of 60 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each, amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Entrance, 3 soys. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Distance, J mile. SECOND DAY. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1878. St. Leger Stakes, of ICO soys., with a sweep of Hi soys. each added; h.ft. for acceptors. Colts, Sit. 10.b.; fillies and geldings, Sst. 71b.; 2 soys. on nomination, 3 soys. accept ance, on day of general entry, and 5 soys. at the post. St. Leger cour.se. Closed, 14 subscribers. Flying Stakes, of 10 toys., for two-year-olds and upwards, with a sweepstakes to go to Sbcoud horse. Nomination, 2 soys. to the funds. Weight for age. Winners since Ist November, 1877, of a weight-for-age race of 5j soys., to carry olb. extra ; of 100 soys., 71b. extra; of 2jO soys., 101b. extra. Distance, j mile. I-laxdicap Sxekpleciiasx, of SO soys., with a sweepstake of 3 soy. each, amount accru ing from sweep to go to second horse. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary by 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, 22nd March. Weights to appear on Friday, 29th Marcb, and acceptance on night of general entry. Distance, about 3J miles. Autumn Handicap, of SO soys., added to a sweepstake oi 3 soys. each. Nomination, 2 soys., and acceptance 3 soys. to go to the funds. .Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary by S o'clock p.m. on Friday, 22nd March. Weights to appear by 8 p.m. on first night of the races. Distance, 1$ ni;les. Selling Race, of 30 soys.. added to a sweep of 2 soy?. each. Entrance, 2 soys. Weight for age. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after tbe race for 100 soys. If entered to ba sold for 5) soys., allowed Tib.; if lor 30 soys,, allowed 111b.; if for 20 sjvs., allo>-- ed 2lib. instance, 1| miles. Consolation Handicap, of 20 so vs. ifiutranoe, 2 soys, Distance. 1 mile. Rules a:>b Regulations. • Iv !he Selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Any surplus above his selling price to belong to the Auckland ltaciug (Jiub, and any horse in such Selling Race, though, not a winner, may, at the request of any person made to the stewards within 15 minutes of weighing the first I orse, be put up to auction in the same way as the winner, the upset price to be the amount at which he is to be sold, together with the value of the stake. Any surplus to belong to the Auckland i;acing Club. All persons intending to withdraw horses are requited to give notice to that effect to the Secretary, or Clerk of the Scales, at least half an hour before starting. Aiiy person neglecting or reiusiug to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to bi imposeu by the Stewards, not exceed ing 5 soys., to the Race Fund. All and general entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary of the Auckland Racing Club, at his office, Durham-street; entrance money enclosed, with the name, age, pedigree of the horse, as also name of owuex1, and colours of the rider, as under. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 soys. All sweepstakes, unless otherwise specified, must be paia by 1 o'clock p.m. on the morning of the race. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys, paid in accordance with the pro gramme, lor expenses. Nominations and accopLances will net be re ceived after the time suited, under any pretence whatever. Dates of Entries and Acceptances. Friday, 22nd March—Nominations for Steeple chase, Kaster and Autumn Handicaps. Friday, I2th April—Acceptances and general cntriea. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, Secretary A. R. C. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 1879. First Day. The Auckland Cup (Handicap), of 300 soys., with a sweepstakes of 15 soys each added, 5 soys ft.; second horse to receive 30 soys out of the stakes, and third h6rse to save his stakes. Distanoe, 2J miles. Kntrance, 2 soys, and acceptance 3 soys to the funds. Nominations, with 2. soys enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at the office of the Club, Durham-street, by 8 p.m. on Friday, October 25. Weights to appear as soon as . possible after the Christchurch Meeting, and acceptances as per future advertise ment. Second Day. The Auckland Racing Club Handicap, of 2UO soys, with asweppstakes of 5 soys each, amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second hoise, third horse to save his stake. .Distance, 1$ miles. Entrance, 2 soys, and acceptance 3 soys to the funds. •Nominations, with 2 soys enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at the Office of the Club, Durham-street, by 8 p.m. on Friday. October 25. Weights to be declared after the Auckland Cup, and acceptances as per future advertisement. Third Day. Handicap Steeplechase, of 150 soys., with a sweepstakes of 5 soys each; amount accru ing from sweepstakes to go to second horse, third horse to save his stake. Nomination, 3 soys, and acceptance 3 soys, to the funds. Nominations, with 3 soys enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at the Office of the Club, before 8 p.m. on Friday, October 25. Weights to appear a3 soon as possible after the Christchurch Meeting, and acceptances as per future advertisement. Distance, about 3J miles, over a fair hunting country. WM; PICRCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. EDWARD LE.W I S (Late with L. D. Nathan Sc Co.), WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Custom- house-street, Auckland, KEEPS in STOCK Best Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, GROCERIKS. TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Market Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attended to by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the New Zealand Markets. „ Good Storage—Bond and Free. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-C LASS Q UALITY A r , LESS THAN COST. % Having bought" Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock 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 theljest makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a tew doors above Quick's Stables.



TH E A T E E It O V A L. Proprietor Tl. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director..Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager.... llr. 11. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. 11. Lee. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Last Night of the Season. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, 22na February, Rossini's jlasterpiece, SEMIRAMIDE! S EMIR AM IDE! LAST NIGHT ON WHICH SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 7.15. Admission:-Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, if; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. FiiEa List Entirely Suspended. O. NOBILI, Agent. OPERA NOTICE. tOF LOOK OUT"! LOOK OUT ! -S* ■° FOR AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT in MONDAY'S PAPERS. BY REQUEST of numerous friends, the BLACKSMITH'S DEE A2l Will be on Exhibition, Friday and Saturday. Positively the Last Chance ! Open at 3 and 7 o clock. Children, half-price. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN M E E T I N G. Saturday, march 9, 1878. Programme -.— 120 YARDS HANDICAP-Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. - Two Prizes. ONE MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. QUARTER-MILE LEVEL RACE.-TwoiPrizes. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).-Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. Cd. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to bo addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 p.m. ALFRED KING Hon. Sec. SPECIAL $ I£i ISAP XINES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During ths Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright aa sold at 5/Q Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dres3 Materials Cheap French Muslina A Job Line of Extra Qualify Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrella 3, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains. Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dii3t Coats, Blaok A-lpacca Coats, Trousers ami Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea-, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c., &c, kc, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. t THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line Ot Men's Straw Hats at J/rl, half-prico. Job Line of Boys. Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Ciieap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. Hi. « Atkins. to c a l testi mo n y pulve"rmacher's patent galvanic chain-bands, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (recently improved). - Vital energy, it is well known, depends upon the nornial functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy; any deficiency taereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail men1 s, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis» Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation " ; Local Debility General Debility Female Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c. . &c, &c. This is no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMaCPIER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this e'ectrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years'successful exrierience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The following is spontaneous and remark able :— "Auckland, November26,lß77. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6A yeara I hove not been free from it for. one minute ; anil to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has •een something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to Eublish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may c the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. '' 1 am, your s truly, "James Slator. "G. Aickin, Esq., Chemist, " Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent: AIC &.IN, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. (IOAL AND FIREWOOD YARD J ■ FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. tho Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. Thiai3 a good opening, as there is no other, yard near the locality. J. LEWIS, Upper. Queen-street. O.UBTLESS BA V, NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the prqpertyand former residence of Walter Brodie, Jfißq., comprising 947 acres 2 roods. * Full, particulars can oe obtained on applica tion toj THOS. WESTON, H:.: ; r Vi ; n Vulcan Lane*