The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—BTo. 2,458.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1878.

PRICE : OtfE PENjYY.



~k l CJTEAM TO' LONDON, ,rfW!sg|^v K3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. J^2|j||ffl|C|^ y ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Stbam Navigation Company's . magnificent steamer LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, win leave SYDNEY on FRTDAY, the 22nd day of February; and MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY, the 2nd day of March, 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. To be followed by the S.S. CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse power effective:—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, 2nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. <to&s&£=^ "ICHOR SYDNEY AND MEL 35s|ili^ E- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on FRIDAY, the Bth instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo win be received on board up to 10 o'clock of day of sailing. All Po-ssages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, oth February, 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—February, 1878. FO&Nt^\¥TSS piSs°pN6SKL- CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 19th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. WOR TAU RANG A, 'POVERTY BAI, fcA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queek jritEET Wharf. Wanaka.. Thursday, 7th, 4p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 14th, 3 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — «H3R NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 11th, 3 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 25th, 4p.m. — *W Cargo must be alongside one hour before tim6of HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. rt^s^ Tj^Oß LONDON DIRECT. 4^£Jl%S^& The fine Al Clipper Ship ■Si^mS-a" 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 ot the undersigned, at very liberal rates-> L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill C RUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. -SSrffe^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Tg|||3||;k3 LAND and THE THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Thursday, Rotomahana, 2.30 p.m. Friday. Rotomahana, sp.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. . Fares, per Rotoiti, 5s1. . FRASER & TTNNE, agente. «s3g*j^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 33 6d and ss. T I M E ■ T A B-L E r From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham—Sunday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Friday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 12 midnight " Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS', asent. ,=£Vfe^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA 3|||||||;JP ROA, and MANGONUL The s.s. lONA. will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darcels 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. CaUing at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). MCGREGOR, Manager. ,-wa* • "OASSENGERS' LINE OF JgQjjffifcs. %- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA iiireywaWaßg Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & 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 particularsion application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J W A I U X U. . iitilßuiggSl T jj 6 p g# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— m —::,-'C'- From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 9-Saturday, 10 a m. 9-Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. KOHi,



.sgggl^OTEAM OK the KAIPARA. <£^£S& The 8.8. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings 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. y CASBY & gQN sSSkS^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIFAKA 3fi§|gfe'kJ " WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Totza, Whatca haba, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, 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 retura.trips every Wednesday and Friday morn -1 Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. , y J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. *Si*Sfc^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, lsmi£&£. V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. '^^"^KAWAU. 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. ForMatakana, &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 passage apply^^ go^ -££V&^ imXCURSION to WAIWERA Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY~ Captain cmtth, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. CASEY & SQN . *E3s£^ QTEAM TO AND FROM J*ll|B§^£j RIVERIIEAD 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. : «ag|^im or waiuku. 3®&B&? The gg. L ALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as followa:— „-•!,', From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 9-Saturday, 10 a.m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect .Goods left at the stores 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 & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. ~^TaT mHE NEW ZEALAND Bfe^k JL SHIPPING COMPANY jgggl^. (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA..B9B WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871. ORARI ...... 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA ....1057 PARKORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ..~1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Quben-STREET. £k,a. TJIIRST SHIP FOR LON gMM&fcfe^ -*P DONDON DIRECT. i ■SStim&msZZ' The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Archd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. $ «^^^"Cl OR RAGLAN. JL iX6 8iB» LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 14th instant. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores_ of Messrs. Henderson & Maofarlane, agents Union S.S Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co.,will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, &c, apply to GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket.^ ?x?*c XTIIRST VESSEL L, "CSHfi^X Jj LYTTELTON TO AUCK -rmr*"v—da™ The brigantine HELENA, (now at Lyttelton), will receive cargo for Auck land on FkIDAY, Bth instant, and sail about SATURDAY, for Auckland direct. For freight apply to Messrs. ROYSE. STEAD & Co., Ohristchurch; Or, here to G. W. OWEN & CO. February 5, 1878. HAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tsr PACKAGES -©6 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. 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 of-Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. 1 Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 3b. : Watch Hands, 6d. each. .. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured 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 of 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 at tention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. JELLING O F F.I James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.- Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhanglngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fixe Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Tm"RTE~S~H S H I P M E NT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Anckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. q~P~E~^T~A~L NOTICE. The busine«s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M mager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery»Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. BGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ar.y quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at eatisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather . ManufaCtttrerb, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special czJßbo&&G£ t) Appointment Excellency "*4*&W''!CBs^*i*^ r the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, ■ Auckland. "jt/jj R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON oKtißfe^k Wakefield- DENTIST, yJJWrYp street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). 1! S X INNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c., &c. "1 T QJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, ' WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. tST Country Ordera punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P £ T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Vuckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, S * o w co TTOUSE, "SHIP, & GENERAL •■ n. DECORATIVE PAINTER. W P3 .. Estimates furnished, and experienced F3 Workmen sent to all parts of the - Province. O ft J.H. requests attention of Builders and tef £; others to his New Glazing Tariff. fo J. HENDERSON. °° * • O 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. XOHN Q -Q P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and (Suburbs. All of which can be deait with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pasi sengers. T^"IXEY JS 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. F\ N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. IT. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. . Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Alad. Firewood (cut or nncnt). at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] W.J . M A R KS , • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C. Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, C H A P E L - S T R E ET, Auckland. I Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure Water j Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water ■ works, in a most efficient manner, and at the i Lowest Remunerative Prices. GrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE-V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUTTGA— 300 bags good FETCD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DtfNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons Oatmeal 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Duriedin-manufactured Goods-7 Spokes, Felloes. Knave?, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Butter Firkins .Cheese Presses, &c. t& Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager TT AM IL TON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on" Stock a complete assortmen of Drags, Chemicals,, Perfumery,, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sec, See, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. tsr Agent: Auckland Evening Star. TG. SANDES • SURVEYOR. Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest inotice. 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. /^ H EA 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 U3 a call before purchasing elsewhere. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, Hon. Secretary. Auckland, January 14.1878. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. \JT — S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <*t the' Works, Welleeley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notioe. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-claes machinery, and having completed all v nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prioes forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting veesel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Atjckla Waterworks, wellesley-strkht. ATTnWT.AWTI. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, X AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert street. • .'••■ MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. /"kATS! OATS ON SALE BY |T. H. ,H A L L &.C 0. E DETEST " PUFFING," 'but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 93. 6d. tar Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., .H. . 92, Queen-street. EDWIN B. DICKSON; DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-strekt, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. ■ aE O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORK ING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, , 92, Queen-street. AIKATO COAL COMPANY .(LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards . 15s „ •Slaak 12s6d „ 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, M Agent 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. H^TEAV ZEALAND INSURANCE _Ll COMPANY. . . FIRE AND MARINE. Capital „ _ «1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRK of every description of Property- xnay 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 •mbiect to special arrangements. \ *3T I<orßitp Promptly Paid. amOPGK P. PIERCE Manager.



MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. I^/TR F. B. WOOD HA M, J>X TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "OONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are: April 29, July 15, and October 7, * . HENRY PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.s3 MPORTANT NOTICE. _ E. WAT ERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his ear DINING ROOMS "m have been renovated at great expense, witt every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable,, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and. Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crow FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i» a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlustra +<id and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadxig London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. P!E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local?/ ---manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, AUCKLAND. JM. Me L A C H L A N, • 218, QUSEN-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 Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47 — 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c 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 and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his "^oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. *vsr Comparison Invited. TXENDERSON'S~"MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1878. President: T. Henderson, Esq. wards: Messrs. J. Smyth. R. J. Vercoe, J. Dignan, T. Henderson, jun., and W. J. Suiter. Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. dlerk of the Scales: Cleik of the Oonrse: Mr. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Forter. Handioapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Plate, of 15 soys. entrance, 1 soy.; distance, lj miles. Weight for age.—For all horses which have never won an adver tised prize exceeding 10 soys. County Cup, of 20 boys. ; entrance, 2 soys.; distance, li miles.—For horses the bona fide property of settlers resident in the County of Waitemata for three months prior to day of entry. Weight for age. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old 71b.; 4 years, 101b.; 5 years, 141b.; 6 years and aged, 211b. Winners of any race value 20 soys., 71b. extra; 50 soys., 141b5.; 100 soys., 211ts. Hack Race, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; dis tance, one mile; catch weights. Winner to be sold by auction for 20 soys. imme diately after the race, and the aurplus (if any) to go to tho funds. Post entry. Henderson's Mill Cup (Handicap), of 50 soys.; second horse to receive 10 soys. out of the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; distance, two miles. Nominations, with 2 boys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February; accept ances on night of general entry. Maori Race, of 5 soys.; second horse 2 soys,; entrance, 10s; three times round the course ; catch weights. For horses tho bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. Ladies Purse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, li miles. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 25 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stakes; nomination, 1 soys.; acceptance, 2 soys. Nomination, with 1 soy. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February. Acceptances on nightof general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soys.; distance, once round the course. RULES. Auckland Racing Club Rules strictly adhered to. General entries on Friday, 15th February. Qualification Fee £1, except for Maori and Haok Race. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be final.] WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary H. M. T .C. VICTORIA-STREET (Under the Theatre). CHEAP SADDLERY. The Undersigned is SELLING OFF HIS STOCK OF SADDLERY AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, FOR CASH. Being unable to obtain my Old Premises, in Queen-street, at a fair rental, I have decided to give up the Town Business, and now offer Good Serviceable Saddles from 575. 6d. A Great Variety of Riding and Driving Whips at Very Low Prices. Good Br^ss Mounted Spring Cart Harness from £7; Plated ditto, £9; Buggy ditto, £910s. Sponges, Brushware, &.&, &c, &c. CHEAP- SAD D L E R Y. R. F. WEBSTER, VICTORIA-STREET (under the Theatre). P.S.—The Goodwill, Stock, and Lease of the Premises for Sale.--Apply to ' R. F. WEBSTER. XMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. 1 NOW READY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, BY J. Chantkey Harris, Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street; Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay ; Christchurch —Whitcombe and Tetnperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is.



HA S H T O N AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EIFOR SALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich Vol canic Land, comfortable Residence containing five rooms, also stable, carriage-house, with hay-loft over, and cow-bails ; a splendid garden and croqnet-lawn, planted with shelter and ornamental trees ; a good orchard stocked with the chojeest vines and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing; 'Busses pass every half-hour.. Price. £700; £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum.. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with !arge allotment, situated in the best part of the Graf ton Road. Gocd view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room. Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further partici^ars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBKRT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 f6et each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages. erected therhon, now .bringing in a large rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET : — Cottages to Let; BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighto Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood Esq. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.-Seven-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah,,an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STRIiTiCT.— Large andcom mofiious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and .are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan,. Esq., a Large.Store, *bree stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business. —H. Ash ton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8,- New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASH.TON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings»_ . TO C LOS E~ PA RT N E'R S Hii P ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & smi>h, in Freeman's Bay,.situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in.first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler,, self-acting Breaking-down and Circular Sawing Machinery and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timbf r, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises ; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. ATOTIFICATION OF THE. VALUA i>I tion list. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Borough of One hunga District,'for the year 1878. is now open for inspection, at the Borough Council Office. All objections thereto must be left at the Resi deut Magistrate's Court House on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to. the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Borough Council Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk. loth January, 1878. " ■^TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3l COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of tiie Company, payable to the Manasrer, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February '13th. 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON,. Manager.. Ancklanfl. 28th January, 1878. ._ ~\TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING i3l COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the aboye Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter lRul« 8 by the addition of the words: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsible, or any other transfer which they may deem proper."' JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. . Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generallylnsured-to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c . Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. a boardman> Manager UCKLAND GAS COMPANY :. (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (400) Shares in the Company. Tenders (which may be for any number) to be delivered before noon of MONDAY, the 11th February, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company- (Limited), Insurance BuiWings, £ uckland, where further information may be obtained. By order of the Board of Directors. * E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland. February6,lß7B ; . TVTEW ZETLAND "LEAD AND GAL jLI VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND. , Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Comcany, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Ti'ade can be taken at valuation. Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, . 21st February. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram.. By order of the Directors. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. " H A U HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for tha Delivery of Five Hundred Yards (500) Scoria Ash, will be received by the undersigned up to 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, 9th instant. For further information apply to Chairman, np O ~~8 U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, 12th instant, for the Erection of a Villa in Symonds-street. Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, . Architect. m o builders. Tenders are required for Rebuilding' the Rising Sun Hotel at Newton. Plans. &c, may be seen at my office until THURSDAY,. tb,e 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at i o'clock. |_ JAMES WRIGLEY,. Architect mo CARPENTEffS.. Tenders for Shingling Block Buildings and Carpenter's Work, will be received ■until FRIDAY, Bth. Specifications on view.—Cap tain Harrison, Tranklyn Road. WE ARE NOW OFFERING ■ 250, TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & C 0. 4 CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, v {Auckland.



TH; E A T B.E R O YA L: Unqualified Success op the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. . Sixth Night of the Season. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 7TH FEE., Will be presented Gounod's Great Masterpiece, FAUST! Faust .. .. .. Signor P. Paladini Meflstoflle ... ... Signor C. Cesari Valentine .'. .. Signor G. Gambetti Wagner Signor A. Tessada Siebel .. .. .. Signora M. Venosta Marta .. .. .. Miss B. Royal Margherita Signora A. Guadagnini TO give due effect to the well-knowa ■' Soldiers Chorus," the Auckland Engineers .Band have kindly consented to assist in the Grand March in the Fourth Act. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, Will be produced, lor the First-Time in Auck land, with the beautiful Scenery. Costumes, and Mechanical Effects, used iii its first production at the Opera House, .Melbourne, Verdi's Grand Egyptian Opera, A I DA!. To be followed by Donizetti's "Lucia di Lam mermoor," Meyerbeer's ."Roberto il Diavolo, Rossini's " Semiramide," and "Mose in Egitto, Wagner's "Lohengrin." &0., &c. NOTICE.—The Sale for Dres3. Circle and Orchestra Stalls Season Tickets will positively close at Messrs. Upton and Co.'s' To-morrow (Friday), at 12 noon, after which date no Sub scription, !l ickets will be issued. Doors open at 7.30.; overture at 8. Admission:—Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/. . Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. > Carriages may be«orrlered at, 10.30. i Fbeb List Entirely Suspended. O. NOBILI. Agent. Australia n _Ajickl and. IN TER-GOLOMIAL CRI CKET * MIATCH. Patrons F, Whitaker, Esq., M.H.R. ' VIOB-PiATRONS : . :F. D.' Fenton, Esq. J. L. Campbell, Esq. • ' T. Morrin, Esq< S. Morrin, Esq. J. A.ToIe,Esq.,M.H.R.. J. Dilworth, Esq.; J. B. Russell, Esq. J. M. Brookfield, Esq. J- C. Firth, Esq. J. T. Boylan, Esq. J. Cosgrave, Esq. W.Swanson,Esq,M.H.R. .. G. P. Pierce, Esq. Edward Isaacs, Esq. E. Hesketh, Esq. R. Graham. Esq... His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett,. Esq.) Committee :: Mr. J. Bennett Mr. J. Coates Mr* W. Bell Mr. L. Coupland Mr. W. Buckland Mr. F. .Dufaur Mr. H. Browning Mr. J.- Mumford . Mr. J. Russell I Mr. A. E. Whitaker / ~ _____ THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN: WILL PLAY TWENTY-T,WO OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE On the DOMAIN GROUND, ON THE - 7th, Bth, and 9th ; FEBRUARY, 1878. Play will commence at 12 noon and cease at 6 p.m. A Special Line of. 'Busses will run to and from , the Ground. Eaees: 6d. each way. An interval of. half-an-hour for Lunch. Admission. —ONE SHILLING; Children,. Half-price. D. E. MCDONALD. Hon. Sec. I>jr OTI kj S O F R EM.O.Y.A L. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE . INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, IST RE M O -V . E D •©ft. To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY, QUEEN-STREET. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVKSTMENT SOCDSTY. , Office—S3, Queen-stkeet. 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- Po _ w-t Total amount ing over "er Week- Repayable. b. 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 IB 3 "''".' i ■'■.-'•'' DEPOSITS received- repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. • ' < •■■.,'• • ■ *^ JOHN BATGER, Secretary. T A R GE SHIPMENTS. OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS . Now to Hand:—, ; Paris Millinery --T Fancy Dress. Goods Feathers - '% r_) • Black & Cold, Flowers • . Silks $££'■ Prints Ribbons r* Muslins K^chiefs Mourning Ma; ; terials Paletots "a ... , ..._. -Q.-Mv •.-••"•" ■'■ Costumed B - Manchester "^ '■ Goods Parachutes r s . ' ' h of every des-«. ■ . Q ,ai • Bows : •■:. S*T«,t§Cl cription. ' J"' br; X ' ••-.—;•-....... Gloves H is - ' . g ; j Hosiery ' g , m ' % % Tvireeds, Corsets Shirts Vr, 9 Ties Underclothing >H '._ „ ColLara Baby Linen _^-. : Handkerchiefs, ; Hoslerjr . ~1 Straw Hata j Tunics ' ' —('•)- ---hK The above in, Peli33es . s ; . both loa Boys' & Men'?,. MILTuWERy, DRESS, & MANTLBMEAKENGj tin all their Branches, conducted on. the Premises* 7C< C H 0 O~"L B A Cc fcx, At all Prices, 3s. upwards, . Leather Bags, 4s. to lQs. J. WISEMAN, SADDLER, 113, Queek-STREBT. RF. WEB S TE R» • . WHOtHSALE AND BKTAIIi^^ SADDLBR AND HARNESS! MAKER! 113 Queen-street Auckland flSText the U«i nk).