The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-No. 2,513.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY. APRIL 13, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



,^^^T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM .IHI-VW SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, 1,750 tons, Captain Cargill, will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, 30th April, carrying H.B.M. Mai's and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, A. ents, Auckland. ,3^g^ "O EGU LA R MONTHLY agSl£^-~-\; STEAM COMMUNICATION "BBBa^£a?between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. CRUICaSHANK & CO. Ageats. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, gig April 4th, 1873. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY 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, Sa.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30!h, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Queen-street Wharf). Wa_at_?_ I Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m.l — Rotorua..l Tuesday, 30t,h, 2p.m.| — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — .OR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. R0t0r0.... Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — fi_" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents.. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. cS&fe^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 3§|l|Sjjg£_-_- COMPANY. REDUCTION OF FREIGHT. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s s SOUTHERN CROSS WiU sail at 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, tho 17th instant, landing Passengers and Freight on the Wharf. The steamer will henceforward made weekly trips, and has splendid saloon accommodation for travellers. » Saloon Tickets: Single, £4; Return, £7. Steerage, £3. Freight, £1 os per ton; Tranship ment ot Goods, £1 per ton. Large quantities at spec.-! rates on application to the undersigned. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. sS^^. A UCKLAND TO and FROM J|3gs||_; t\_ WANGAREI, MANGAPAI, _-___? aD a adjoiningDistriets, via NORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER. The new s.s. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between-Tangitiroria (Wat son's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Mangapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &c.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter place with the s.s. Minnie Casey on her up trip (Tuesdays) from Helensviile, and on her down trip to Helensviile (Fridays). Passengers will now find this by far the most agreeable route between Auckland and the North. Fares :3s each way; Return tickets, ss, avail able for one week. J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO., Agents s.s. Tangihua. iSSU^ ZJtEaM. TO THE THAMES -S^P^S-3 COROMANDEL, AND "SK^ss" OHINEMURI. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland— . Monday, Enterprise, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Tongariro, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro. 11 p m. From Thames- Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Monday. Tongariro, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Enterprise, 9 a.m Wednesday, Tongariro, 10 a.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 10 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. fiigß^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,^||||||k3 LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANa'and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, Rotomahana, 10 30 a.m. Tuesday. Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 12 noon From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahmana, 2 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana. 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. m . Fares, ncr Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. «&;*&(_-- IJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JiiSjgS 8j MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasfer, 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, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not resvionsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage aPj>lyto- y fc twsgfcSg^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. *^is!&m&> The sa- kina will leave Helens" ville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, recurning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing- tide', returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. «-S^^ QTEAM ON-THE KAIPARA *_jg||g|g[ io WATERS. I'or Kaipa-a Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- HjAltA, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, ■"IAUNGAWHARE, AND DABGAVILLE. .The 8 . 8 . MINNIE CASEY,* Captain Rawson, will leave Helensviile every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn "Wra tride. pi***?, ngers leave Auckland, per CITY OF J"" „T on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 F»ul, and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. !



" 1-_#_** W° R w A, I uK v* =*&SSsslse- The p#a# OREGON will ileave lior Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From "Waiuku: _pril 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. Si-bins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. To waste of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE. W A 1 U X U' ,^®ll___* The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows: — _ __ . ' From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 13—Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. 15—Monday, i p.m. 15—Monday, 8 p.m. 17—Wednesday. 6 p.m. I.B—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 Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet wit— prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket" ZpZZ* fTIIRST SHIP FQR LONDON. as|lis|i||^ 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 caruo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, Mai-ch 19, 1878. <sSk«w jLTfOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,|§^_;g|;._- ROA.jfAND 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 1 p.m. strictly adhered to, FOR WANGAREI-AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa for all Bay op Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April Time Ta_le :— Wednesday, 17th Monday, 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Talrua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ss£feSfcC CJTEAM TO AND FROM _J|||S£|g;K_3 RIVERHEAD Twice DiiLY. 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 Se SON. y3L.3t. T>ARQUE CABERFEIDBr, ]g||j|3^JD> FROM OAMARU.. __ "SBHraslSlEi The above vessel having entered -___—_—SB—fl at the Customs, consisrnees are re quested to present bills of lading and pay freight without delay. Mckenzie & ross. Auckland, April 13,1878. PAUL & S C II E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, Sec, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the moat reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plmabers foi the Auck , land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business a3 LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be bappy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo LADIEb' AND CHILDREN'S HAIR. Monsieur V. Longuet is 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. it_, Letters by Post punctually attended to. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, 81, HOBSON-STREET, opp'osite'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 44 d. the 2-lb. Loaf, on and after Mon day, the Bth instant, is not ours. Our Price is still _d. for 2lb. Loaf. When we advertise, we are not ashamed of our name. W. ASHDOWN & SON. Drurr, April 10,1878. J HENDERSON 9 S, Wyndham-strbet, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DECORATOR, j t^NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincirf 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white. Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and . Estimates forwarded free on application. ,1.--— GR. M C N A B, a Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _t_r Shipping Supplied. ~%& : G. 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.ft. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND,- on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. * ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, al the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bams.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. ne_t the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND/onpIORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. / MWM. .COLE! LAN, Solici tor, YulcanjLane.



MfiSr AUCKLAND-FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ! ! —'^ COMMENCING Fi ' ■'''-■' EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, j APRIL 22, 18T8. COOPER and BAIL-Y'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE. JfMl&fe. ,_^«_gs«i-__ A I ASSk attended his tour of the Colonies, has 3Sr___-_"W" u^JSTJD EABE .A. DSTIIVC _A_ LS_ .A-UST E2sT__l_---_3- AZfWEM ____ 1_ (-1) 5 _-_I___EE NEW WARDROBE! ! NEW FEATURES ! ! NEW TENTS !! ! In fact he has remodelled and refitted his large Show of 1 ,* arc ffif}^Pffi^S WW E33SW last season, until it has become j &*»*>>> «*-•>> __ ____ __wi <*»>> -*_« &-> 9W«»-* *c? Larger and more attractive than any similar Exhibition on Earth. Labour 3 Energy, Brains, and Capital, — Have been freely brought into requisition in completing this MONSTER ©aOAMSATIOS OP THE SEASON OF ±Q r7Q„ GRAND DOUBLE CIRCUS TROUPE- uS^ same time. ~ .- -=■- §P " , 1 , __________-__________————- ■ _-.o"_ri-.__i __SS_ls2"«e-S-_-__._£_ __?_C<3.-E__£& 9 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 ! IM__R/_ -E3lO__^___.o__Ll IsTIOHIOX-S, The Eminent Zoological Scholar and Lecturer, will daily, between the hours of 1 and 2, aud 7 and 8 p.m., deliver a discourse on the vaiious specimens. MDLLE. CERDELLA, the Champion Equestrienne, appearing daily in her Great Act upon the Bare Back of her swift-running Steed, being the only lady in the arenic profession that vaults on and off her horse at full speed. WILLIAM BATCHELLER, the Champion of the World. ABALANDO LOWANDE, CASSIM [and FRITZ ; the LAZILLE BROTHERS, Fred, Jhhn, and Fiederico. The BELMONTS, Charles and Loteno. Walter Aymar, Master Willie Aymar, F. Corgas, Master Gorgas, GEORGE WAMBOLD, and his Troupe of Educated Dogs. Master Wamhold, Hercules Libby, Moris. Loyal, John Maffit, etc. Also, Last Year's Troupe : MDLLE. DE ATALIE, the Female Samson, Mr. Nat Austin, Miss Addie, Master G. J. Williams, J. Smith, etc. THREE GREAT CLOWNS—Nat Austin, Jas. Cassim, John Maffit. Particular "attention is directed to tiie Grand Introductory Pageant, and Mardi Gras Carnival, with which each Performance will commence, as it is a Spectacular March of the most gorgeous description, introducing Elephants, Camels, Liiiputian Chariot drawn by Shetland Ponies, Knights and Ladies in Brilliant Costumes, Banner Bearers, Grotesque Figures, Roman Chariots drawn by Elephai.ts, Ponies, with Comical Monkey Riders, etc., the whole forming v scene of splendour rivalling the famed field of cloth anil gold. The Menagerie and Circus arc in separate tents, so that those who wish to visit the Zoological Collection and not the Circus can do so without coming in contact with the arenic exercises.



Two Exhibitions Each Day—Afternoon and Night. Doors opeu at 1 and 7 p.m. Circus 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 aud 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. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS WILL CARRY PASSENGERS TO THE GREAT SHOW! *_r EASTER WEEK, April 21st to 27th.— Return Journey at Single Rates.—Any Station to any Station on Auckland and Hamilton and Eaipara Railways on day of issue, excepting for distances above 50 miles, and on Sunday aud Satm day, when they will be available for return day following as usual.



HASH TON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-^TRE-T.—A well-built Family Residence of 7 rooms | with out-buildings, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehun_a. 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 Dortion 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, Sec, 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. "NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites'at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— rOXSONBY.—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 TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon easy terms. PA KNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. QNEHUNCiA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden.l.orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-etreets ; 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. UCKLAND PERMANENT C O . 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 ___ Wo .i. Total amount . ing over er weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6years .. .. .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. "VX7" E ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & C 0.,1 CITY CLOTHING MAR r, ._ 92, Queen-street, Auckland. 13H0T0GRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. $a, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand 1-i UPE R I O R SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, H OB SON-STREET. Course of Instruction:—Latin, Greek/ Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book-keeping and English in all its branches. Hours of Attendance.—3 a.m. to 12 noon. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Terms (including Pens, Ink, Pencils, and Slates): £1 Is. quarterly in advance): THE QUARTER TO BE RECKONED FROM DATE OF ENTRY. Evening Classes for Girl's and Boy's, at 7. CHARLES B. ANDREW. i"*ILANVILLE & ELLYETT, M-JT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. |^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chal Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC-' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STRE-T. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason aud Hamlin's Organs. AL O . V E T T, _ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. 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. AIKAWAU 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 Sec, Sec. Sec. X £ £ Nj BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Shortland-street, Wishes to call attention to his List of 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'eheap and well. *_» All word that does not| give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge. __A_l _l_&_



MANUKAU LOYAL -JfcORANGE LODGE. No. 20. v^A The Brethren of tho above will, cele gg?L brate their Anniversary by having a /^Mi BALL on the 6th May, to be held m the -■ ■■ Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee: Bros. Cox, 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 order OF FREE "^l^^^^ TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MONDA _, 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. •" ;; Single Tickets (Entertainment and Bali), aa.. Double Tickets, ditto, 55.; to Entertainment only, Is. A Select Baud will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commenc at S, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. ; AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affl?:atcd to the University of New Zealand)1 Th Quarter Days for tbe current year arcsth Febr 2Sth April. 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. Xf~ W "A I 5s % _~i . 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 facilitios fo. woYking and modern appliances, can defy compelilion. . ANGOL I>S ! MANGOLDS! MANGOLDS! 50 TONS FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers. . „ ' R. BILKEY & SON, Onehunga; Or, R. BAIRD. Victoria-street. j«gss^i*-_—^—i^" A UCKLAND 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. *&_ WILLIAM PERCIVAL."^! "^ .Secretary, A.l-CTg| Q E W IN G' MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH 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 tnose who desire efficiency and cheapness combined, this Little Machine is unrivalled. *58- Inspection plTall the Taylor's Machines invited. Sole «A uthori-ed Agent :] T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. /ONEHUNGA A.ND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and 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-ni- AND J. S O P P E T, c Fheeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Vuckland FT. H E UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests o% Tubs , Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Board 3„ &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Sea-oiler": 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & XiARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. TT P. GIBBONS & C O GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WEL LESL'E V'- STR2EE 1, Auckland. IA CARD.] TTTILLIAM- LAMBERT JACKS ON,. f y F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr; Rents. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. T M. Mc LAC HLA N, *9 9 ■ 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : Mm diamond, 1— , - , 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels Mm diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustre_ M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 ca3e Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, Sec. Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes a.nd Flannels. Mr. MoLachlan paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any' other house.in the trade. __T Comparison Tnvitbd. • * . IWT O T I O E. All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the oriater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing : Vessels are warned not to- incur risk of loss to themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should ' they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. . •-=____._; ___ J. A. WILSON, i » y Owner and Occupier.