The Evening Star.

Vol. IX— No. 2,511

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, APRIL 11, LB7B.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



.sasS^ DEGU.LAR MONTHLY JIY/ steam communication *^^^between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Lo&an, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival." h CRUICKSHANK & CO. • Ageats. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 4th, 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port .CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, £3rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday,3oth, 3p.m. 2p.m. 1 LYTTELTON! and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Havvea.... Thursday, 18th, 4p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Quebn-strtset Wharf). Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — Rotorua.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — ; FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hvwea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Monday, 22nd, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4p.m. — &sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ■ ££te&=^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES 4O3S|^;v!3 COROMANDEL, AND •*&i^^s' OHINEMURI. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Saturday, Tongariro, 11 a.m. From Thames- Thursday, Enterprise, 3 30 p.m. Friday, Tongariro, 4 p.m. Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment' to Ohine anuri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H< w> HEATH , Manager . , ,=SMR^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ]||||||g;!O LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. From Thames- Friday. Rotomahana, 12 noon Saturday, Rotomahnißna, 2 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. .<Bd.; Sleerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ~ZT~!I IT 10^ levuka direct. *^^^=j^^^ The fine new schooner •Having all her Cargo engaged, will sail for the -tibove port on SAT URDAY, 13th instant. For passage only apply to^ r cardno> Wort-street. •s^s. TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, -§|Sgg^> fj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar: — AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and 'Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. 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 atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcelb put on board with out a shipping note. For freight o r passage apply c tO cEY& W A * U X U" ■^ESiißKjl Thes.s.LALLAROOKH will leave lor Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 13—Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. 15—Monday, 4 p.m. 15—Monday, 8 p.m. 17_"VVednesa ay, 5 p.m. 18—Thursday, 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 a.m. 20—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 Good 3 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 GUTHSIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket' •tegjljfc^TTrO R RAGLAN TheSLALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 6 a.m. on SATURDAY, 13th instant. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to coilect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wiU meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee, GUTHEIE & LABNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. AND FROM ,J|||g||£ k3 RIVifiRHEAD TwiCK DAir.Y. 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 fe SON. ,s£teg£^QTEAM on the KAIPARA. "SSsasl^ The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction o£ Kaiwaka and jVlangatoroto Rivevs, 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. cAgEY & gQN _^ —^k~~I TO LONDON, O MA THE SUEZ CANAL. jy^|||||^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, Will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May; and MELBOURNE, on the sth day of May, carrying First, Second, and Third class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special Inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will -steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. ■ For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland. Agents.



|T OR WAIUKU. •sssasel*? The p-s# OREGON will Heave ;for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 13 -Saturday, 12.30 .m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. 15—Monday, 3 p.m. 15—Monday, 7 p.m. 16—Tuesday, i p.m. 17—Wed., 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 am. 20— Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau 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. Sibbms, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaee of Vessels as per agreement. ~^T^ T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF jKiSrPKs. JiT packets to new zea wft'lfiHTHMLd owned by Messrs Shaw, Saviijc & 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 almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., } OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents P-RUTCKSHANK fr. CO.. ) r^a. THIRST SHIP FOR jsP|g|^ JP LONDON. Zg&jsggjl^ 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 earnestly 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. •eS^j&te^ rriOß RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA,»and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLK 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. Ki3sling's. Waiheki. FORvMERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND ;. ■■"' TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'StafFa for all Bat OF OIK) Plenty Ports. s.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows :— O*Rf April Time TaVle:— , ; 5 Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th S3 Monday. 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). ' A. MCGREGOR. Manager. s~v^T CJTEAMONTHEKAIPARA 3^g3^§^ £3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toica Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, maungawhare, and d-4rgaville. 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. W o t T~~ c c, 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 short notice. 83T Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. "DV SPECIAL APPOINTMENT g I /s/c.DEL'EAI!\«\ o I « I \|\ AUOKUNDi JaJ | w m^^lT^nl^'t^^olrde'rT^nd^of measurement ARB OUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. . Mrs. M. CORNWELL having (furnished the above House with every comfort for Boarders, begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she is now ready for the reception of Boarders, who will flndall the comforts of home at a moderate charge. ' ____ l^fTX EY'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 Square, London. TG. S A N D E S ® 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. M" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic—W. H. Con nell, Vnlcan Lane. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitora. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND^on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM.-.COLEMAN, Solicitor, Yulcan'Lane. IS it anything like common sense to go 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.? 3 ' y SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., XT AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugß, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Mediclneß, &c, &c, fee. ' , Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. 49*£ Agent tJAuOBXANDEVENINa STAB.



Mjg* AUCKLAND.-FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ! ! COMMENCING EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, j ARRIL 22, 1878. COOPER and BAILSY'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE. j#||iga^ r ...rtaZr" * • "~-~* 1 Xiy .• attended his tour of the Colonies, has jstie-w" -A-Hst:d ir-A-IRle] _a_2sthvc-A^x j s_ kc;us tkoufk NEW WARDROBE ! NEW FEATURES !! NEW TENTS !!! In fact he has remodelled and refitted his large Show of ),& IJ||WSI1 J||WSl °K3§Hff EHE®^W last season, until it has become J *&k*o\> 4=*«fo\> 4» <*«*&.,*»« «fe v—• Larger and more attractive than any similar Exhibition on Earth. Labour, Energy, Brains, and Capital, Have been freely brought into requisition in completing this MONSTER ORGANISATION OF THE SEASON OF 18*78- ORAHD DOUBLE CIRCU3 TROUPE ©1^ same time. " =-—=——"' DEN OF PERFORMING LIONS, WILD TARTAR ZEBRA,' LIVING SEA LION, BRAZILIAN TIGERS, AMERICAN PANTHER, SOUTH AMERICAN ADGET, RUSSIAN BEAR, SPOTTED AXIS DEER, COLONY OF MONKEYS, DROVE OF SHETLAND PONIES, ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC., Form the Grandest and most Comprehensive Zoological Collection ever Exhibited ! IMIIR,- HORACE nSTIOHZOXiS, The Eminent Zoological Scholar and Lecturer, will daily, between the hours of 1 and 2, and v and 8 p.m., deliver a discourse on the various specimens. MDLLE. CERDELLA, the Champion Equestrienne, appearing daily in her Great Act upon the Bare Back £y* e£ swift-ramiing Steed, being the only lady in the arenic profession that vaults oa and oil her horse at full speed WILLIAM BAIOH &LL bK, the Champion of the World. ABALANDO LOWANDE, CASSIM gaud FRITZ; the LAZILLE BROTHERS Fred, John, and Fredcrico. The BELMONTS, Charles and Loteno. Walter Aymar, Master Willie Aymar, F, Gorgas, Master Gorgas, GEORGE WAMBOLD and his Troupe of Educated Dogs. Master Warn bold, Hercules Libby, Mons. Loyal, John Mattit, etc. Also, .Last Year's Troupe : MDLLE. DE ATALIE, the Female Samson, Mr. Nat Austin, Miss Addie, Master G. J. Williams, J. bmith, etc. THREE GREAT CLOWNS—Nat Austin, Jas. Cassim, John Maffit. Particular attention is directed to the Grand Introductory. Pageant, and Mardi Grass Carnival, with which each Performance will commence, as it is a Spectacular March of the most gbrgepua description, introducing Elephants, Camels .Lmputian Chariot drawn by Shetland Ponies, Knights and Ladies in Brilliant Costumes, Banner Bearers Grotesque Figures,: Roman Chanots drawn by Elephants, Ponies, with Comical Monkey Riders, etc., the whole forming a scene of .^^""V^^V^iwion and Sot the cloth and gold The Menagerie and Circus are m separate tents,/so that those who wish to visit the Zoological Collection and rot the Circus can do so without coming in contact with the areiaic exercises. '.^^-—c—_ THE WILD BEAST COLLECTION Two Exhibitions Each Day—Afternoon and Night. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m. Circiis begins one hour later., Admission—Pit, Three Shillings; Dress Circle, Five Shillings, Children under ten years, Half-price to all parts of the house. One Ticket admits to Menagerie and Circus. The Dress Circle Seats are Patent Folding Opera Chairs, such as used in leading Opera Houses and Theatres throughout the "world. REMEMBER—This GREAT SHOW never divides, but will exhibit its Entire Force of Animals and Performers in Auckland, commencing Monday Night, April 22nd. •'•-'■"■'.• >



MANUKA TJ LOYAL. ORANGE LODGE.. No.-20. V|H The Brethren of the above will cele gsßL brate their Anniversary by having a /WfiM BALL on the 6th May, to be held in the —-—"■*Masonic Hall,. Onehunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee: Brosv Cax,. Bell, Morris, and: Robinson; and from several of the brethren in Auckland. Single Tickets, 55.;• Double, 7s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Band in attendance. GEO. J. BELL, Hon.. Sec Independent ©rd c r OF FREE "t!)!f|i|§|Mpt TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order,.will be held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MONDAY,. 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. - - -s Single Tickets (Entertainment and Ball), 3s. ;- Double Tickets, ditto, 55.; to Entertainment only. Is. A Select Band will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commenc at 5,. and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Animated to the University of New Zealand) Th Quarter Days for the current year are sth Febr 26th April. 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. W A~ 1 T E~, Manufacturing Tinsmith, fort-streht, ; Wishes to inform the public that he is the only ' one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his. : facilities for -working and modern appliances, ; can defy competition. u""j ANGOLDS! MAN GOLDS! MANGOLDS! 50 TONS FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers. R. BILKEY & SON, Onehunga; . Or, R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY* APRIL 22nd and 23rd, at ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. General entries and acceptances to be made b 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 12th inst. Ssa WILLIAM PERCIVAL, "—' Secretary, A.R.C.Sg QEWING MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCB SEWING MACHINES are Superior to all others for domestic use. Special Notice to Ladies who already possess a Treadle Machine.-It is frequently desirable to have a Hand Machine for light work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want by intro ducing a specially good and cheap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear and: Extras, only costs Two Guineas. As an accom paniment to the Treadle Machine, or for those who desire efficiency and cheapness combined,, this Little Machine is unrivalled. its. Inspection of all the Taylor's Machines; invited. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. BtfRGESS AND DEFAULTERS LIST. Town Clerk's Office,. April 1,1878. Notice is hereby given that the above Lists lay for Inspection at this office until the 15th instant inclusive. All objections to the Burgess. Lists must be made in writing, and in conformity with Clause 43 of " The Municipal Corporations. Act, 1876," and lodged at this office on or before the 15th instant. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. ANEHUNGA A.ND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN .Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland andi Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:— Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. JA N D J. 8 O P P U T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And,, No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, _. I Auckland 11 m H E UNDERSIGNED. 1 " 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 & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. TT P. GIBB ON S & C O GROCRRS, and ' ■ PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 5S> WEL LESLE V - STREEI, Auckland. , mAUPIRI COAL MTNING:~COM JL PANY (LIMITED). ' The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Btation, at the following prices, per trnck load of five tons, in bulk:— * : Household (lumpy) .. .. oOs. Steam (screened) .. ... .. 4CR, Slack ... ... ~ -~.. ..--.■. 205.. 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, addressed 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; Onehunera received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to—' ' Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 ■.Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 — Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau.. .. ,25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe 1.. .129/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 jDrury. r,.. S- 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. - a , "',: BFRANZ SCjBERFF, "•- iSecretary* Fort-street, Auakland.B ■■ ■ Sept. 6,1877.]



HASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building Queen-street, Auckland. . FOE. SALE, HEPBURN-^TREKT.—A well-built Family Residence of 7 rooms jj with out-buildings, tanks garden, and every cosvenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunea. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A ComfortaDie Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted ■with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. isORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoi c. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger'a Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— rONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, withfron and side verandahs, large garden, well, and water laid on to kitchen,, situate in Dedwood Terrace. The House is new, and in complete order, and very convenient for a family. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A very pleasantly situated Family Residence of 7 rooms and out houses, water laid on, erected upon a large allotment; very extensive view. EDEN TEKRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon easy terms. PA RNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious, Family Re sidence, with large garden,j;©rchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &C. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. ! Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TXT INTER FASHIONS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Announces to tbe Inhabitants of Auckland that she has secured the services of a First-class MILLINER from England, and is pre pared to Show all the Novelties for the Coming Season. Millinery, Bonnets FurandotherTrim- Trimmed Hats S mings Plain, Straw, and >> Costumes Felt Hats - O Fringes Straw Bonnets Buttons Flowers & Feathers S Fancy and Linen Ribbons and Silks H Sets Velvets and Plushes Real Laces Dress Caps q Scarves •Head Dresses H Corsets Jackets £jj Hosiery Mantles Underclothing Shawls, &c. fcrj Ua'.brellas Dress Materials £ Skirts, &c. Dressmaking in all j—i Ladies own mater its branches. ials made up. Note the Address : WELLESLEY-STHEET WEST. WAIKAWATJ 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 PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c; &c. &c. X ~E A W, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORTr.AND-STREET, Wishes to call attention to his List op Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. IjS. All word that does not? give satisfaction, Repaired fkee op chakge. A 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:— .__ Repayments extend-p._ Woot Total amount ing over Fer WeeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 1 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. . JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 13HOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). T O TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. SS, N.B.—The'Sßest in New Zealand I£Ji MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykars with Messrs. Mason Bros., Quken-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Drkss, Cut, and Shampoo Ladies and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet i 3 in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. Ha. Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address •/- MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, 84, HOBSON-STREET. opposite Scotia Hotel. ASHDOWN'S BAKERY and STORE DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE PER 2-LB. LOAF. An advertisement that appeared in the Star of April sth, 1878, stating that Bread would be charged 44d. the 2,-lh. Loaf, on and after Mon day, the Bth instant* is not ours. Our Prick is still id. for 2lb. Loaf! When we advertise, we are not ashamed of our name, W. ASHDOWN & SON. \ Drurj-,ApriUQ,IB7B.