The Evening Star.

7ol: IX—N* 2,525

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1878.1

PRICE : ONE PEKNY.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May, 187 S. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NA°IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, axd PORT CHALMERS, from Qheen stkekt wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Tappo Thursday, 16th, 4 p.m. — Wavaka.. Thursday, 23rd, 4 p.m. . — Hawea Thursday. 30th, 4 p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Taiaroa... Wednesday, loth, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m.; 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2Sth, 2p.m.:11.55a.m. i FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTJEL-. TON, and PORT CHALMERS. . . I Kotorua.. Tuesday, 14th, ip.mJ — " FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS! Taupo .. Monday, 13th, 4 p.m. — Wvnaka.. Monday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 27th, i p.m.' — ' F$R SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakattfu Thursday, 16th, j " — FOR SYDNEY (from Quewn-strket Wharf). Rotorua.J, Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m.' — «ST Cargo must bo alongside one hour before tuneo g^yjTjjgQjj .&. MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. hi QTEAM TO gSYDNEY. 700 tons, Captain H. Morwick, will be des patched from the Queen-street Wharf on or about SATURDAY, the 11th instant. Foe freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANB, Agents. i-ivg^ (JTEAM TO THE THAMES OOROMANDKL, AND -asssas^s' OHINEMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Table: From Auckland- Friday, Enterprise, 5 pm. . Saturday, Tongariro, 6 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Enterprise, 11 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKK). From Auckland— From Coromandel— Saturday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATB:, Manager. ,glaß£=- Q[TEAM BETWEEN AUCK ll|||g|g!O LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and rIOTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Friday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahrnona. 1 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 73. Fares, per Rotolti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. «s^vs^ ITtOR RUSSELL, WANGA ]||||||||;JD roa, and mangonui. The B.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Pas3ens?ers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREITvND MANGA PAL The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. 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 BAT OF Plenty; Ports. The S.s. ROWBNA will leave as follows :— Friday, 10th May Wednesday, loth May Monday, 20th May ' Friday, 24th May x Wednesday, 29th May Monday. 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting).-! MCGREGOR, Manager.^ QTEAM TO PORT ALBERT The a. .XI N A Will leave Helensville on SATURDAY next (instead of Wednesday), returning on Sunday. Passengers leave per LILY on Friday, at 12.30 p.m. J, CASEY & SON. *t£&feiJkZ TRIIBST SHIP FJO.E jgijffgygggg^ The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel is now more than half-loaded and having the remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for the above ports in a few weeks. She has splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applica tions areiearnestfy requested. • For freight, passage, or other particulars, appl7tO OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. April 23, 1878. W A I U X U* The n.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuka as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: May. , May. ll—Saturday; 11 a.m. 11—Saturday, 3 p.m. 13—Monday. 1 p.m. 13-Monday, 6p.m.i; 14—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. 15—Wed., 9 a.m. 18—Saturday, 8 am. 18—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, of. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Ribbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. JgTowaflfe of Vessel- as per agreement. M H. KOii, ON the KAIPARA, *^3%Sbf The g>9< KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— _ . , For Otamdxea, 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 Tnursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and ?or Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatoa on Fridays, and for Port Ibert on Mondays. j. CASEY & S QN. «iSfe^ Ci TEAM "TO AND FROM ,J|||||g;k3 RIViSRHEAD Twice: Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— ■ From Auckland-S.s. Lily. .12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. ;■ tFrom Riverhead—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY_fc SON. 4|jg|^fe WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawsox, 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 CIIY OF COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASKiy & SON. Red Office, Wharf. t illflM^V- ' The Fast-sailing'Weil-known TV ytauiicWy-built dutter \—i%m FAWN. ■<"'■ -«S^APP^V HUTCHINSON, , 7, Queen-street.



i^kj^^ IL7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, 3gjggg>; ffi MAHURANGT, MATAKANA. saa* yKAWAD. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNB MILBANK, Captain Kasfer, will sail as undor :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot, Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAHORANGI. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m- when tide 3 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 out a shipping note. For freight or passage applyto^ & sQy ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low ra*es of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— jr. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND o* first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Ruwsell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-stree*. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLE? LAN, Solici ior, Vulcan Lane. M. L X' N N C> X", Estate Agent and Valuator, . Queen-street, Auckland Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This list appears on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays only. OiA f\r\C\ TO £20 TO LEND on good 3U L \J, \J\J\J securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. RAMA RAMA—A fir&t-class Farm of 167 acres, adjoins Mr. Maunders. The Farm is only 31 miles from the Drury Railway Station, is good land, and is well watered throughout. Price, £5 10a per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, OR TO LTCT, "Arch. Hill Cot tage." There are 7 rcoms, together with wash-house, garden. &c. Immediate possess ion.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. VILLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City,.well and substantially built, witb large freehold allot ment harlng 00 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. A LLOTMKNT in the City, with 60 feet front- A age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. Auckland. Oi7tfV-A fine Original Section adjoining the 3j ie/ residence of A. Alexander, Esq., off Hepburn-street. The allotment is 66 by about 200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. Auckland. HOUSE of 4 rooms, with freehold allotment, a few minutes' walk from the Union Bank. Price, £220.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. WAIKATO FARM—For sale, a fine Farm. one mile from Cambridge. There are 100 acres, 14 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 34 acres in good grasses. There is a desirable o-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables. &o. The Coach passes tha door. Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. "H*rOUNT EDEN—A Desirable Ton-roomed j. Villa, in this rising district. The Villa is quvw new, well laid out. and is built upon a freehold allotment of about one acre of volcanic soil. Price, £800.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent Auckland. FTIWO Houbbs in William-street, City ; let for J. 12s per week. Price, £150. A Bargain.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland, BAKER-STREET, City—Two detached Houses; Let for 14s per week. This pro perty is in the heart of the city. Price, £450. A Bargain.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. EPBOM— A welt-situated Residence contain ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. t r/i'A ACRES of First-class Land in the IOUU Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, adioin3the property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. TO Lodging House Keepers and In vestors.—A Large Residence in Princes street, used as a Lodging House, with Free hold allotment- Present rental, 30s per weeK. Price, £500. Terms easy.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. mAURANGA-A Great Bargain-Farm of X 300 acres, with fine water frontage. This property is only nine miles from the township. Price, £240 cash. Must be sold.—Apply to J. M. Lennov, Kstate agent, Auckland, hsun STOKES POlNT—Comfortable Residence and 9 acres of freehold, fruit trees in full bear in tr. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland- RICHMOND— Cottage, and 1J acres of Land, near the Slaughterhouse. Price, £100.— J. M. Lennox. EsUte a.gent, Auckland. FOR SAL"E, a bargain—Three Cottages in Nelson-street. Present rental, 23s per week. Price, £275. Terms can be arranged.— Apply to J, M. Lennox, Estate agent, Aucklanl. WAIWERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. NORTH SHORE —a desirable six-roomed Cottage, near to Mr. Niccol, shipbuilder, fronting the beach. There is a large freehold allotment. This property is only a few minutes' walk from the landing. Price. £275.—Apply to j. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. nnAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED): The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in jjj^jjj. 'Household (lumpy) .1 .. 50s. Steam (screened) »os. gj ac fc .. .. 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupin Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. . ' Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-3treet, 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 .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. ~ 35/10 Auckland ... 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. SCHBRFE , ..Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6. 1877. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (Fob 3 Ykaks with Messrs. Mason Bros., Quken-street), Bees to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, ■. and will be bappy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut. and Shampoo Ladies' and Childrkn's Hair. _~,, Monsieur V. Longuet 1a in receipt of LATESI PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING and has also in stock a Large and Varied * Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. :'<' ■ "'■'■'■■ '■ . •■■',',.'.■' . Hair Combines made .up. and worked in any t&'. Letters by Posf^unctually attendefi^to Ato MONSIEUR VICTOR xoXGUET, HAIKDHESSER, &C,-; ■ 84, HOBSON-STRBET; opposite ScotiaJHotel.



Boots i Boots <! Boots v i CHEAPER THANpSi CHEAPER THAN EVER! » WsL EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WH^LE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After -which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of, Also, this Good wilt., Plant^Machinjery'' and Fixtukks. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must he Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. AH contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. S&" Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. BONES .1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Fiee man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. ROPPET. ~!%/r~~K R I C C A It D I fFjROM MtIAN), PROFESSOR OF ITALIAN AND ENGLISEI SINGING, And the 1 ITALIAN LANGUAGE, Address care of Messrs. Hoffman and Queen-street. TAMES B TJ T C H E R *f CARTER. CONTRACTOR. &C G )Ods 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 ratea,^. Gi 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 cables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. W ""A I T If, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREHT, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of hia time to the above business, and ■with, hia facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. __ -oj WINN jERTON, • * ) • ►* AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ qv prepared to make a Reduction c? Twenty per cent off the price of all common work £3T Country Orders punctually attended co. OUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safo and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis. Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciattca, Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use at Home,in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its tw, and testify to its value. The "Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ;or forward*.•! hy post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Gcnuim Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MAC KAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, Junction of Qukex and Gkey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents |in any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. TVT R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON jfidPiife Wakkfield- DENTIST, tcfiSrggP? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a FuU Set). / rjlHO'S J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, , VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. / r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, i 7, Lower Qukkn-sitrekt, Auckland. I , mO ARRIVE, Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamabu: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. I fiX 'KENILWORTH' <& '.TAUPO _■ 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 104 sacKS WHEAT. T. 11. HALL & C 0., HIGH-STEEET AND VULCAN LANE. ■\TiSW ZEALAN >L> IN S UfiAN CE AS " COMPANY. FIRTfi AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS- BY FIRE of every description of Property may be eirected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Spejsie subject to special nrrangsments. egr l-ossus Promptly Paid. Qff.ORQK P. PmnCW, Manager. FISHIK AN D. C O\, Whoucsale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next 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 o order. Families waited on.in townor; suburbs 'TVIaNVI.LLE* £: EL L YET T, \X TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, ■»/ 144,' Q. UE EN-S T REE T, AUCKLAND,! '. "•''■' ' AN±> AT KDEN TSilßACffi. " •'■ .■. Families waited, on fo? orders, and Qfo.od: delivered.



yOHN 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 BULLDIN SITES, both in the Town and. Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, ; Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waitcat : Parcels Delivery, and Booking; of Paa sengers. '__ : T^TOTICE OFREMO VA L. WILLIAM PYE begs to intimate that he has Removed his DINING-ROOM and STORF. from ; Queen-street Wharf to the Railway Wharf, opposite the Railway Station, where he hopes to receive the continued patronage of his cus omera and the public. W" AENOCK BR(JTH ER S, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. T3l> Office—Durham-street, Auckland. • Cash Purchasers-Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. , On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from alduiteration. N ~S A Z E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime. Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen n all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. fAO Q U . EfiN -STREET. lt/O^ Miss West begs to inform her customers and the Ladie3 of Aucldand, that she has just Opened the Shop next Mr Edson's with a Choice Assortment of Millinery, Fancy Goods, Uuder derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns of all descriptions. Orders executed with promptitude. Mips Mould is now with Miss West, and will be happy to meet her former patrons and friends at the above addresa. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rußf waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehuuga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may bo sent to Mr James Ronaldbon, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Coals i Coals i i Coals i\ i NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ' ANDERSON & CO, COMMERCK-STREET. E~* HE L E>N A FROM OAMARU. Just Akkived, and For Salts by The Subsckibkr : £*i\f\ BAGS OATS Ovf \J 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, socks 1008. 50's, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Ham 3, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L, W. EATON. ELFAST HOUSE, Grey-street. — Private Board and Residence. The undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, where visitors to Auckland arid others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most reepect fully solicited.—W: R. McElwain. _ \TORMANBY HOUSE, _I_M corner of HOBSON & WELLESLEY-STREETS. The above House havinf? been entirely reno vated and refitted with every convenience, is now open for the reception o( Gentlemen Boarders or Married Couples. Terms accord ing to requirements. ' kB-An excellent Bathgggn.^ 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 &C. &C; &C. ■PIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL. PARNELL. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. The present Quarter commenced on Friday J2th April. JASj ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master CAMBRIDGE ,O OUSt. XI R. X Fi~S ING, DUKE-STREET, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. THE NEW STORES ARE NOW OPENED WITH A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPER! AND READY-MADE CLOTHLNG, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Rugs and Shawls, Umbrellas, Carpet and' Leather Bags, Trunks, Hats, Ladies' Elegantly Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, also Untrimined. Hats for Ladies and Children. House Furnishing Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Trimmings, Silks, Velvets, Sarsnets. Cuffs and- Collars, Ribbons, &c, Groceries, Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery, Brushware, Stationery, Perfumery, Pipes, Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boot j and Shoe?,. Leather Cloth, and other Miscellaneous Goods. An Early Inspection is Politely Requested. The Proprietor begs to intimate to nis old Meads, and the settlers generally, that he has built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a large assortment of Useful Goods for the purpose of supplying their ■ wants, and trusts, by keeping good_ articles, with civility and strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of patronage. Our motto is small profits and quick returns. Please make your purchases during the week, as the Stores will be Closed-every SATURDAY until sunset, when business will be resumed. ♦ R. KEESING,. 72, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. / APTAIN PHILLIP J OJNEfc>, General KJ Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; 'Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britain; Marine Arbitrator. The ofl&ce in thej North Shore Ferr" T Wharf. , . Auckland, March 2, 1878. _________ A- ; L O V "E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, ; . WKLLESI.WY-STREKT;; .:, ir.,,,1 / Has always hand' a 'Woil-seiefet!e&"Stpdk ©i ' Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins : ale o, West Of England,; Mosgiel; > ' and otbei ', Tweeds. ...: w&:V*<;t j l'.vitri-*. I. .;'.';.■ '.■ Agoodfitsfuaranteec.' Price3,moc\erßte. • . Tweed thoroughly "sarunte "before Making up. i)' "•' The Trade ■ supplied at; RjJveiT i&sM adTanc on cost f:or cash.



TTiRESS AND FASHION. -^ ■___ CT A UTUMN AND WINTER, 1378. W"OATTAY has the best STOCK ■ ' in Ladies' Dresses of all kinds W"OATTRAY shows FRENCH . &\> WOOL REPPS POPLINS, NORWICH POPLINS RUSTCIIUCK MATALASSE ALT, WOOL SERGES, CIRCASSIAN CORDS FINE ESTAMENE SERGES FANCY BROCHE SPOT FRENCH MERINOS W"O> ATTRAY has the advantage : of offering all the Newest Shades. ""OT WaTTRAY'S TRIMMINGS ; to, match every DRESS, are un- equalled for Kichness of Shade Tjy" 13 ATTRAY is noted always . . for Black and Coloured Silks of Good Value __ TDATTBAY'S BLACK SILKS . JL\j ■ give great satisfaction Black Silks from 33 lOd to los per yard TVATTRAY has NEW SHADES . X\i. of Coloured Silks from 35s the DRESS inn~ TJATTRAY for BLACK LUS TRES and BRILLIANTES Black French Merinos, Silk Warp Paramatta, Persian Cords TTf T> ATTRAY for every kind of _MOURNING "T> ATTRAY.—IOO dozen two button KID GLOVES, made ex pressly to match hia New Shades of PI (ESSES WT> ATTRAY. — Embroideeed . Jti BACK GLOVES, 3s 9d Plain Kid, 3s 6d. inrr T> ATTRAY has , GLOVES stitched with all the RARE CD-LOURS Coral, Mandarin, Sky Vu 1 can, and Blue TSaTTRAY'S HOSIERY to meet the growing demands in Chil dren's and Ladies' Varieties "DaTT R A Y'S seasonable STRIPED HOSE, in Navy, Seal Brown, &c. _^ "SJ&7 ¥>"ATTllAY~^vites special at tentien to his Fancy Department THST T> ATTRAY'S display of Goods includes* SPECIALITIES in Ribbons, Ties, Linen, and Embroidered Seta 13 ATTRAYTor COLLARS and FRINGES t 'yjr "OATTRAY'S ENORMOUS VARIETY of DRESS BUTTONS defies competition W "OATTRAY'S LEICESTER KNITTED WOOL SHALLS in great variety. T3 ATTRAY'S has a FIRST CLASS LINE of LADIES' UM BRELLAS, in LAVENTEEN SILK, ZANILLA, REGINA, and the newly invented AUTOMATON FRAME. TfyT "TO ATTRAY'S COSTUME and MANTLE DEPARTMENT V\/" |> ATTRAY for NEWEST STYLES in above COSTUMES, Black Lustre, from 30s COSTUMES, Coloured Serge,.from 20s COSTUMES (Fancy), AOs ■ ' XST- X» ATTRAY'S ULSTERS, checked and plain \\T |3 A'i TRA Y'S JACKETS, cloth and fur PARISIAN JACKET 3, very neat __ T>ATTRAY'S DRESSING GOWNS CHILD RENS' JACKETS and ULSTERS, all sizes TF 7fy ATTRAY for SKIRTS,of . all KINDS ytf S»ATTRAY has SKIRTS in SILK, SATIN, and FELT \\T |3 ATT &A V makes up '.* LADIES'DRESSES in the latest styles . ALL KINDS OF COSTUMES MADE : UP BY . W"O AT T RAY at SHORT NOTICE -yn~ 13 ATTRAY has the BEST * , STOCK QF FLANNELS and Winter /MATERIALS to choose from W "OATTRAY'S CALICOES, in ENGLISH and AMERICAN MAKERS yrr TD> ATTRAY of SHEETING of. ALL KLNDB3 W RATTKAY °FF EX s SPECIAL inducements in all kinds of MANCHESTER GOODS W "R ATTEAY FORBLANKETS from 10s to 65s W S3 ATTRAY'iS GOODS are the BEST PROCURABLE DISCOUNT 5 percent, to CASH BTiyers over £2 . i WT3ATIRAY gives PROMPT • ,Jtl : •I--■■■--■; ATTENTION to aU ORDERS ' \H7 ■ 13ATTRAY'S PATTERNS, vy .■ $aj ....... "arejentPOST FREE. "W: .i>- ; : A ,T T R A V, TT, • t*-*/ ■■: ■ t -i •■■:•.■■ ■ !'.■■• ; - ■ . :^EW : ZEALAND:'HOUSE A ' ; ';M'- U \]~ :'6? :';.t;BEN-STREET',



npHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SaLK— DUN;EDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Backets (painted and'varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churn 3 % \ Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &Or Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, C, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish. Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrTJTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, OxehttnG' Branch G~ E O R G E H." U L M E, BUTCH ER[ &c. SHIPPING SUPPLITSD. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS- OR■TIiuRCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED OX DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. QTEAM SAUSAGE T^ACTORY* opposite city market, [Telegraphic Notice.] mHE COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 200,000 Shares of £10 each ; 10 Shillings per Share payable. First Issue:—100,000 Shares. Chief Office : Wellington. Referring to previous preliminary notice by telegraph, the Articles ol Association are in preparation. The detailed proposal will shortly.be adver tised, and arrangements made to receive appli cations for Shares in Auck) an d. "Wellington, April 29. "The Company has been registered. Copies Of the Articles and Forms of Application will be forwarded throughout the Colony, as soon as printed, to the various Brauchea of the Bank of New Zealand—this day appointed the Bankers of the Company." For the Directors. (Signed) FRED. K. A. GRAHAM, Secretary. /COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY %U OF NEW ZEALAND. Local Directors ro:i Auckland: L. D. Nathan, Esq.., Merchant. S. iC. Hughes, Esq., Solicitor. C. A. Harris, Esq., Merchant. Local Directors fob Csristchurch: Hon. E. Richardson, M.H.R. Henry W. Lee, Esq., of Messrs. Ward and Co. W. Saunders, Esq., Messrs. Saundcrs and Henderson. C. W. Turner, E'q., Merchant. General Managkr : George Samuel Graham, Esq., now Inspector Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Bankers : Bank of New Zealand. F. E. A. GRAHAM, Secretary. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description,' and Contents Insured. . „ . Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. . _ . Vessels, Freight, Gold, Gram, Gum. and Cargoes Renerally Insured to and from London, the Colouies, America, China, Mauritius, thf Islands, &c. Lowest Current* Rates. Head Office, Auckland. ;a BoARi)MAN) ' Manager. ASH TON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, &. ESTATE 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, 3?ALBERT-STREET, CITY.—A large Four roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. HEPBURN-8T RE WT.—A well-built Family Residence of 7 rooni3 f with out-buildings, tanks* garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A. 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly s'tuated. on the road to Onebunea. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortaoie Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-bouse, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, witb 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 Prbperty is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a Jarge allotment, 36 feet froatage by, nearly 200 feet deep, slated rooi, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back aiKYBER PASS, ROAD.—A Building Allot- PICTON-STREjE^rT-A Large Building .Allot- m M>RTH SHORE.—Eligible sites" at Stokes Point, North Sbcae... >■ „„ „ NORTH SHORE^Land Helper's. Creek, with large water fi-Onage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. . 'TO BE LET:— BRIGHTON ROAD. -|A very pleasantly situated Cottage, containing 7 rooms, with gar den, and good well. ... EONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, withfron and side veraudabs, large garden, well, and water laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedwood Terrace.- The House is ivaw,,and in complete. or'der| and very convenient for a family. KDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either,to let or for sale upoa, easy terms.. T PARNKLL.—Four-roomed: Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ;rcnt, 10s. per week, : ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad-, dock. - HQUEEN-STREF.T.— Large and Commodious. Warehouse, next to Messrs. Owen & Graham's. Fitted up with, large- counting-bouse, in.-whicli gas is laid on., A Large Store in th.c. centre of the City, wita • a thi'ee-stall stable aad oart-shed, suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—B-roome3 Veraa&ab ■ Cottagev with -water frontage, veay pleasantly situated, ■ • ■ ,„ EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Hoi^se, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is -well finished and in excellent cojidition, ansS commands an extensive., view oS the sur rcsuiding country. ■*"•«« Several Small Properties i»1!own aad Country l)t sale and to let. i H. ASHTON & SON, ■House, Land, and Estate Agents', No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Bnildinga. M ALLEY AND WILLOUGHBY, HOKSE CLIPPERS AND SINGERS. Every description of Horses Clipped in most finished style upon the shortest notice. .:, Gentlemen waited upon at their residences. ■. AW orders' left at. Willoughby's btables, Eden Crescent; or" Mi\ O.uin's, Blacksmith, Albert street, will receive immediate .attention. ~: -.■ We, the above, liavi'ng had considerable ex perience, both in the old coimtry and '.WYe? only \ ask a trial to ensure satisfacfctQJU



Entertainments, &c THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor—R. J. DeLias. JRAND TRIT7MPH, AND PRONOUNCED SUCCESS of the Popular American Artistes, MR. JOHN JACK! AND' HISS ANNIE FIRMAN! Another Grand Dramatic Triumph ! The English Drama in its Purity 1 i. Crowded House Resounded with Alternate THIS (FRIDAY ) EVEnlng!" MAY 10, ,OBN gSI^Ok: AIrfSI'PEIDE 1 (With Ballad, "Oh, How .Delightful. ) Is Played by the First-class Artistes 600 times. Mr. J. B. STEBLK.aB Antonia Barretti. Mrs. Walter Hill as Minnie Garth. Mr. Giias. Burford as Paulo Barretti. Actl. The Yacht Race. Act 2. Burning the Will. Act 3. Too Late. Act i. Almost a Mur ler. Act 5. Settling Accounts. Tn Rehka^sal: DRIVEN FROM HOME ! ilso. Miss Firmin'S Great Specialty, the laugh able protean interlude, IN AND OUT OF PLACE ! [n which Miss Firmin will personate Five Distinct Characters! Replete with Songs, Dances, and Fun ! Mr. John Jack as the Old Bachelor. PRICES:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; ?it. Is- o „ , Box Plan now open at Upton & Co. s. gjo ii% *<rt <$><♦ HP *!k* r ODGE MAN UK ATI, 586, S.C. ONiHUNGA. ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE MASONIC HALL. The Brethren of the above Lodge will com nemorate the Opening of their Hall, on WED NESDAY, the 15th instant, by a BALL (with Refreshments). Tickets :—Single, 55.; Double, 7s. 6d. The Ball will open at 8 p m. Conveyances will leave Auckland at 7 p.m., and return after the Ball, at 2 a.m. Tioket3 can be obtained at Upton &^o.'s. Secretary/ TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent-strets. The ANNIVERSARY in connection with the above Church will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1878, iVhen SERMONS will be Preached—in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. D. Ddtton ; in he afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by Rev. A. W. Webb ; tnd in the evening, at half-past six, by Rev. R. Paylor. . .., Collections after each Service in aid of the [Vust Funds. CHE ANNUAL TEA MEETING Will be held on TUESDAY, MAjY 14,. 1878. After which a Public Meeting will be. held, vhen Addresses will be delivered by Ministers md Friends. Tea at half-past six o'clock. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. VT E W MAGAZINESI . NEW MAGAZINES ' IN VARIOUS BINDINGS, OFFERED AT REDUCED RATES! Edward Wayte, 100, Queen-street, 3egs to intimate that he has received hisIFULL SUPPLIES of Leisure: Hour for 1877 Sunday at Home for 1877" Quiver for 1877 Day of Rest for 1877 Good Words for 1877 Band of Hope, for 1877 British Workman for 1877. Bow Bells for 1877 Chatterbox for 1877 Little Folks for 1877 Family Herald London Journal, &c, &c. LARGE SUPPLIES of.SANKEY'S HYMNS : with or without Music Hymns,- Ancient and Modern. Wesley an HymiJ Book. Presbyterian Psalms aito Hymns Congregational Hymn Book Psalms and Hymns for wsk of Baptist- - Denominations. 150 ILLUSTRATED. FAMILY BIBLES, from 21s. > SCHOOL BOOKS, as recommended by Board; c of Kdacation School Copy Books School Slates, round corners School Exercise Books School Pens Unrivalled. Atlas I would draw special attention to my ACCOUNT BOOKS, all sizes, and every style of ruling, and binding ENVELOPES,..from os. per 1000. ■ Writing and Copying Inks (best makes).,. «rteV copying Presses Commercial Letter and Note PArsgivS, Cheap Bp-own Wrapping .Paper &p.,, from" 3d; per lb. PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. Viery ©reatt Variety- "-..-. ■ .- ; WRiTinra. Desks •-" Inkstands . Offiq&'Fterniture. :■■:»■■ - LAESE^NDIiIOSTCAREyULLX-SELISCTSaSiSBtaSS . GiP Every Dbscriptioj job i-.- - MERCANTILE iSTATIONES,^, ARE NOW ON VIEW, AND,,Q»Si»RED AT GSEATLY B EDUG3D RATES, BY_. ; _ ....-■• EDWARD WAYTSj: IMPQaTER OF BOOKS AND STATM>NERY. '.''.'' 100, QUEEN-S.TB-^I, AUCKSiAJJD. JC.B. —Indents executed fog tjjs Trade on 'he saost favourable terms, anSi-witli the utmost despatch. ""~ X jyS;^ n a % ■ « ■ Wholesale mid. Retail -FAMILY GEOCE E, ' 30, QUEEN-STRKST. • .m1 Shipping Supplied. "®a IT 0 . "'&'"":"& T E R, jE\.. . .FAMILY B-UTCHER, WeLLESLEY.-STREKT W."KST. Families waitedj on; for orders daily, and sup plied with the v,ery best qulity at,a reasonable harge. PayEc^t as agreed oa. Snipping tn.l ountry ord^23 punctually attended, to. ' ■;'' P" ~'- . ',■■'■■ '■'■ C': ■■L "A' R^ ~K, .'. • ■ ■■■■;'; ' -", ■ . ' SHI»&INCJ JAND GOMMISPHONiAGENT ' Wharf. Onehtmea. . ; . ''l-rtiSl ,-■•: ':•- ".«: •■■::.■! A- :L -.-. £^ Jch •:-•:; -;o; .JSxLaPWING-:.;,;.--: '■.•■; M AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES 'ni . -,-.■..,' KE'ROSINK ~ : oj«; ,: : "< >; ■' ■x ; ■ FAIRBANKS'UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-chests SAMUEL COCHHANE & SQJ?.