The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Fo. 2,491

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, LB7B.

PRICE - ONE PENNY.



—v**. -OFPtULAB MONTHLY "^^^fe- W\j STEAMi COMMUNICATION SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. rLcjxtU. Captain Logan, may be expected here again nhniifc the 2nd of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 7,1878. XT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J , OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table —March, 1878. FOR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Wednesday2oth, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qoeen uraEET Wharf. Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, it p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. HAWEA..™ Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. ROTOKUA.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — tS" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. £^^5^ OTEAM TO THE THAMES ~||^ggjO AND OOROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. From Thames— Tongariro— Wednesday, 10 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Good 3or Parcels put on board Without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «a^s^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK-■ J|®|£i|gk3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— » Wednesday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. • Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Rotomahana. 8 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER Sc TINNE, agents. .^Kgv^ IjIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar: — AuCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 'Not responsible for Parcels put on board with bnt a shipping note. For freight or] Passage apgy^y & ,-^v*^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA £5 WATERS. For Kaipara.Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- HARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPD, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawsos, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ON the KAIPARA. The g g> 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, rerarning 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. & .s^vte^ jm O R WAIUKU. "^^sae^ The p -s# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — . , From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 20—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20—Wednesd ay, 12 noon 23—Saturday, 8 am. 23—Saturday, 11 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. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaore of Vessels as per agreement. __ .SSis^. CJTEAM TO AND FROM Jg|2|Sg;lO RIVtfRHEAD Twick Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under: — From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. aSrvs*^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA j||p^>-Jj ROA,:.and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 pm. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. 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. Kissliug'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 le&ve as follows :— Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). MCGREGOR. Manager. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General 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 Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878.



s.s., FOR '■"Hi'llVr SOUTHERN PORTS, Is DETAINED, and will leave the Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, at half-past Eight a.m. Passengers by 7 a.m. Train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. "^ W A I U X U' -esSsHß®*1 The s.s. L ALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March March 20—Wed., 5.30 p.m. 20—Wed., 9 p.m. 23—Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 23—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., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket THE NORTHERN WAIROA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKK PLACE AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. For Programme, see "Weekly News'" and " Northern Advocate." A Band will be in attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargaville and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. .-*_a. fTIHE NE~W ZEALAND £|^s«i_ X SHIPPING COMPANY "f^pjlsSig^ (LIMITED Head Office : Chrietchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA :. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA..BB3 RAKAIA ...,1057 WANGANUIII36 RANftITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are o' 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 scal e is most liberal. Second-class and steerag accommodation is all that can be desired, ane the ships are commanded by experienced mad ers. The Company also charters ships of the highea 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. Queen-strjeet ' «SfcS_w "OASSENGERS' LINE OF |2§2|ob^ Jl packets to new zea ™*™™i 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 particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents ORUTCKSHANK fc CO.. ) mo CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. jgloO-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. jMHURCH GRAMMAR ' SCHOOL, \j PARNELL. • (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, Jjily 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. 'JAS. ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.* Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) • The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. 31 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, <tt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work'in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed aIU nia arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. Li3t of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. g pARKERj Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-strebt. A T7CKT.ANTS. 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. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vnlcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortlcnd-Btreet. 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 Bums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. . ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, ■j Vulcan Lane. -IW- OTIuE O F R EMOVA L. The Undersignedjhas REMOVED his Office andl Timber Yard to the "Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. „_ _, o , 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. Jj~ O T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. '



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER' VICTORIA-STRTCKT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch. Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, is.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: 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. i 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 begs, to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair 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. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, importers of[Paperhangmgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish, GolH Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, hoefi Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic GHasa J? cturelFramo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clo.- and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, uoors, &c. fl-lass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. «&, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits Whilk Waiting, ■ CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photograpjeiic 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. -OBESE S~H"l P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. QPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. 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. FGoods 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 any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c>-^S^^^^->> Appointment Excellency '^S&&&i^a£~iF>ri£sl the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. "|\/|" R. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON* iOllg^ Wakefield- DENTIST, *Q2iJ__r street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • 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. IT qWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDH AM-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 &3T Country Orders punctually attended to. R R ~8. WOOD If A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address .-—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ME R C~H ANT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Ofilce Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Mubic, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account- Book Manufac turer, noxt door to Evening Star ofHco Wyndham-stroet. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. US, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. jp< II O L L A W~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. y , NOTrCE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr.Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. , BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. JOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat ! Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pasi sengers.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE AVOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns • Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GfUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S | NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, i AND i PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WEL LESLE V - STREET, Auckland. TIX 'ATLANTIC,' © DUNEDIN : 730 sacKS FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex 'Saxon,' @ Dunedin: 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 100's 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lake. RON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, FORT-STEEET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1870.] H. WAITE (Late of Uppbk Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISKS, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. T> CLARK, Shipping -and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, * 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. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water 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 Lowest Remunerative Prices. XT A M I L T O N, WAIKATO. • SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, . . Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. Iffi" Agent: Auckland Evbnins Star. XXT OR KING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members io1»i v-.s before then will have the privilege of attending th'- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. ONES ! BONES 1 BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qneen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI N B. DICKBON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19. W~ 'E ARE OFFERIN G all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. t3L A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clo+hing Mart, » 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton-, Waikato. . Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest rnotice. 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. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S.. L, 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. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. 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 9s. Gd. £3T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB3 & CO., 92, Queen-street. T~O~T~H~E WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUKL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W. M~C! LA C H L A N, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen: M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and 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. over 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 Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. KS" Comparison Invited. |^HEAP TIMBERTCHEAP 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 AU, kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in alt- its Branchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THB UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC -' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. EWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. K. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. riAKVING, GILDING, &c. No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer.. JAS. R. L» E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakepield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City C'othing Mart, 92. Queen-street. r\ R. M c N A B, VJT« WnoLESALE & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUifiEN-STRKET. m Shippiso Supp lie i). ~^a WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and rmder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr JAMES RONALDSON, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. |~V N SALE DUFFIELD'S . ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D.- H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. T^LOUR! TmLOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONES & CO. Soulhbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. BST Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts--B. TONKS & CO, . Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Kerny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, A gent. March 13th, 1878. AUCKLAND GAS' COMPANY (LIMITED). The price ofj Coke is now 20s per on, at tv Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with- 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. "XTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING i3i COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. li, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, March 29th, 1878, at 3 pan. ....-, Business:—First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 6th March, 1878.



Town Clerk's Office, Auckland March 18, 1878. IN compliance with Clause 340, of "The Mun'oipal Corporation! Act, 1876," the follow ing City Abattoir By-laws (No. 20) are published for information, and will coma into force on the 28th March, 1878. BY-LAW No. 20. A BY-LAW TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE CITY COUNCIL ABATTOIRS. By-law of the Council of the City of Auckland, m:«!e under special order of the said Council, dated the nineteenth day of Decembar, One thousand eight hundred and seventy seven, confirmed and sealed with the Common °eal of the said Council, One thousand eight hundred and seventy eight. In pursuance of section 19 of the "Slaughter houses Act, 1877" and section 333 of the " Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," the Mayor, Council, and citizens of Auckland, ordain THAT The following shall be charged for each head of cattle slaughtered at the City Abattoirs '.— s. d. 1. For every Calf not exceeding one ypar old, and for every Sheep, lamb, Goat, or other small Cattle 0 8 2. All Pigs 0 6 3. i?or every Bull, Cow, Heifer, Steer, or other head of great Cattle 10 i. Pigs can only be slaughtered in the building erecte' for that purpose. 5. No Cattle sha'l be slaughtered on Sunday in any Abattoir. 6. On all other days, such Rouses, except private ones, shall be kept cpe.n during the hours hereinafter specified, for the slaughtering of cattle therm, and for skinning and dressing the carcasses of the cattle so slaughtered. 7. Such hoars shall be from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Provided always that on Monday mornings, for the said [ urposea, the said houses may open immediately after midnight. 8. No cattle shall be slaughtered or carcass skinned or dressed at any such house, except daring the times hereinbefore prescribed. 9. No portion of any animal shall be delivered or removed from any bbattoir after 9 o'clock p.nx 10. The Inspector or BLeeper of every such house shall cause the same to be kept clean and to be washed out every day before 1§ o'clock a.m. (Sundays ex cepted. This to apply only to private ones on the day they arc in use), and shall cause the walls and doors thereof to be scraped and whitewashed on the inside once in every month, or twice if deemed necessary ; and shall cause the Lessee of all private Abattoirs, all stock-yards and sheep-pens thereunto belonging, to be swept every day clean and kept in repair; all utensils, tackle, &j., used in the slaughtering of cattle, to be kept clean and in serviceable condition ; and the Keeper in the Public, or Lessee in the private, shall be answerable for the safe keeping of all utensils, tackle, &c, belonging to such house. 11. The carcass of every head of cattle slaughtered in any such house shaft be skinned and properly dressed therein before the same, or any part thereof, shall be taken therefrom ; provided always that car • casaes of veal and lamb may bs removed with skins on, if slaughtered and dressed siz hours previously. 12. Within 48 hours a'ter the slaugter of any such head of cattle, or sooner if ordered by Inspector, every part of the carcass thereof shall be taken away from such house and premises, and all hides, skins, . and offal, shall be removed daily from such house and premises before 10 o'clock a.m. next day. 13. Every person slaughtering cattle at any such house shall pay to the Inspector or Keeper the fees mentioned in clauses 1, 2, and 3, before the removal of the carcass or carcasses of such cattle (if required), and shall not remove therefrom, or injure, or destroy any part of the sliughtering tools or implements, or any part of the yards or buildings thereuuto be loDging. 14. Every such Keeper or Lessee shall, in the event of anr diseased cvttle being brought for slaughter to, or being slaughtered at such house, give immediate notice thereof to the Inspector of the City Alattoirs. 15. The Keeper or Lessee of any such house shall admit therein at all times, at any hour of the day or night, such Inspector of city Abattoirs as aforesaid. 16. Every such Keeper shall keep a correct account of all cattle slaughterad at such house, and of the respective persons by or for whom the same shall have been slaughtered, and shall on every Monday transmit a copy thereof for th-; preceding week, signed by such Keeper of Oity Abattoirs, to such In spector as aforesaid. 17. Every such Keeper shall keep the "Register prescribed at all times legibly written with ink. 18. All persons slaughtering cattle at such house shall, immediately on being thereunto requested by the Keeper or Inspector, g'.ve every assiatance in ex amining the hides of the cattle so slaughtered. 19 It shall be lawful for any person to deliver to such Keeper before sunset, and such Keeper shall not receive after sunset any cattle for the purpose of being slaughtpred, and the said Keeper shall be responsible for such cattle so delivere Ito him for the purpose of being slaughtered, with the exception of those for private Abattoirs, which shall be at all times at owners' risk, provided that such Keeper shall not be responsible for a longer period than twenty-four hours, when they shall be at owners' risk, and shall be duiy supplied with food and water, at owners* cost, at least twice in twenty-four lv ur*, in such quantities as shall be deemed requisite by the In spector. 20. No person shall cart or convey to, and no Keeper or Lessee shall receive into any Slaughter house any carcass, or part of a ctrcass, or any cattle in an injured or dying state, without the express per mission of the Inspector of City Abattoirs. 21. No person shall, in any City Abattoir, skin or druss any animal, or part of an animal, unfit for human food. 22. No person sh»ll, in any City Abattoir, " blow" any veal, lamb, or mutton. 23. All persons working in any City Abattoir shall be subject to the orders of the Inspector of City Abattoirs, and in the event of any person refusing, or delaying to obey the orders of any such Inspector, he shall i c liable to have his licsnce forfeited or sus pended by the Inspector. . ■*"",'■ 24 No person, whatever shall work in any City Abattoir unless licensed to do so in manner herein after mentioned, acdno person shall be admitted into any City Abattoir except upon lawful business. 25. A License to Slaughter in the City Abattoirs shall be issued by the Town Clerk on a recommenda tion signed by tbe Inspector of City Abattoirs, and on payment of a fee of Ten Shillings. Such license shall be held to run for one year, but may be revokod or suspended by the lusyector at any time, in the event of the person licensed bfing goiity of any mis con dnct or any breach of the City A.battoirs Uegula tions, or of disobeying the orders of the Inspector of City Abattoirs. And such license shall be delivered to the Inspector on demand at any time for the pur pose of being endowed 26. Any animal, carcass, or part of a carcass, which may be condemned by the Inspector, shall be im mediately removed, destroyed, or Juried, at the cost of the owner thereof. : 27. All carts or other vehicles and appliances used for conveying meat away from the City Abattoirs shall be first approved by the Inspector of City Abat toirs, and during the time they remain in use shall be kept clean aud fit for the purpose, to the satisfaction of the Inspector of City Abattoirs. 28. Those buildings set apart for Private Abattoirs shall be under the same rules and regulations as the above, and the fees chargeable shall be the same. 29. Not more than two (2) hvtchers shall jointly rent or use auy one Private Abattoir. 30. Any person doing any damage to the buildings, fence', asphalt, or any of the fittings or utensils of the Abattoir, shall be deemed guilty of an offence. : 31. The word " cattle," as herein usod, shall be taken to include horned or neat cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. 32. The Inspector of City Abattoirs is hereby authorised to proceed against all {.ergons who shall offend against any of the rule 3 and regulations herein contained. 33. Any person who shall violate, or fail to do or observe any rules, matters, or things laid down in these By-laws, or shall do that whioh he is not entitled or allowed to do under the authority of these By-laws, shall bo deeiaed guilty of an offence, and for each such offence shall forfeit and. pay any sum not excesdirjg Five rounds. Passed by the said Council this 28th (L.S.) day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight. ; H. i.KETT, Mayor, P.-A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. |^1 I TV LEVEL. S. City Council Offices, Feb. 21,1878 It is hereby notified, that it is the intention o • the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— WELLINGTON-STREET, and UNION-STREET. Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's Office: and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, "will be heard by the Council at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, 27th March, 1878. All objections must be in writinfr, addressed to the Council, and sent to them not less than ten days before the day appointed to bear objections. P. A. PHILLIPS. Town Clerk. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALB. : ; 165 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs, Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and, under cultivation, with Cottaee-, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANifi & SON, Fort-street.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor B. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA|CONCERT COMPANY.^ar [aRAHSiAj Manager -, Signor A. Borzoni Musical Director , .Monsieur L. Caron THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, March 19, GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Programme-.— PABT, TiIKST. 1. Grand Fantasia. Pianoforte—Mr. Turrsll 2. Duetto Buff, " Elisir' d'Amore" (Donizetti)— Signora Caranti Vita and Signor Tessada 3. Cavatini, "La Favorita" (Donizetti— Signor Camero ~ . % 4. Romanza. "Faust" (Q.uanda ate lieta), (Gounod)— Signora M. Venosta 5. Barcarola, "Squno d'Amore (Zuccarai) — SignorPaladini. -~»/»» 6. Grand Fantasia, " Lucia" (Violin Solo), (Hart man)— Monsieur L. Caron 7. Terzetto, "Luciezia Borgia" (Donizetti) — Signora Caranti Vita* Signor Camero, an i Signor Tessada PART SECOND. 1. Duo and Scene (from the 2nd act of "IlTro vatore") (Verdi)— Signora M. Veno3ta ana Signor PaiatHirt . , 2. Scenaßuffo, "Don Giovanni" (Madamina)— Signor A. Tessada . _ 3. Song (in English), "Let Me Dream Again" (Sullivan)—Signora Caranti Vita 4. Romanza Spsgnuola, "Llo tengo Costauvide Signor B. Camero 5. Duetto, "titjiniramide" (Rossini) — Signore Caranti Vita and M. Venosta 6. Violin Solo, (A) "Grand Meditation," (B) " Garryowen" <L. Caron, Vieuxtemps)— Monsieur L. Caron 7. Quartetto, " Martha" (Dormi Pure), (Flotow) Signore Caranti Vita and M. Venosta, Signori Paiadini and Tessada. God Save the Queen ! Dress Circle, 4/J Stalls. 2/6; Pit, 1/. Doors open at 7.30; Overture at 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.15. Box Office at Upton's. /CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION, ■\j ALBERT HALL. Entire Change of Pkogkamme ! Important Announcement. SIX SPEC I A L NIGHTS!: Crowded and- Enthusiastic Houses-. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION! TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT,. SECOND PART OF SCOTLAND! NEW AND' UNPARALLELED VIEWS OF " BONNIE SCOTLAND," Illustrating the Magnificent Castles, Abbeys, Lochs,. Mountain Scenery,. Rural and Architectural Beauties of Scotland. And other Gratstd Sights and Scenes- of; "BONNIE SCOTLAND!" THE WORLD'S MOST'SUPERB STATUARY,. Gracefully delineating the Form-and. Passions of Humanity. MILLION PRICES ! MILUON PRICES-!: Million Prices : 2i. and Is. "VTOCAL. AND INSTRUMENTAL. C ONCE R T ON THURSDAY, M A.R GcH- 21, AT THE CHORAL HALL. A GRAND COMPLIJJEVTAHY BENEFIT TO- " MR. CHARLES T. HARDING,. Tendered by the President and Members of the Choral Society. Reserved' Seats, 33; Second,.23;:Gallery> Is. T^ OR XI N G M EN'S. CL U 8.. OPENING -CaREM&RY.. The CLUB will be formally OPENED on TUESDAY EVENING, 19tli March, at 8 o'clock, by His Excellency, the Govbrnok. His Worship-the Ma^ob in the Chair. Addresses will be given by His Lordship the Bishop of Auckland, the Hon. John Sheehan, His Honor Justice Gillies, an*other gentlemen.. The Band of the Royal Artillery Company, by the kind permission of Captain J. H. Burns, will; be in attendance. Members Tickets will Admit. Proposed Members, who have not received; their member's ticket-*, -will please call on the? Secretary, in the Building:, and get them.. There will be a Meeting of Committee on Mon day Evening, when the Names of any Proposed. Members will be submitted. T^ AIPARA-PUNUI R AIL WA Y. ADDITIONS TO. PUKEKOHB RAILWAY STATION. Public Works Office,. Auckland, loth March,. 1878. Written Tenders will hp. received at this office tillNoon of SATURDAY, 30th March,. 1878,.f0r Additions to Station JUniJdiiigs, Pulcekohe.. Pions, speciftcations, and conditions can be . seen at this office, The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, 1 . Disti'icft Knginee?. TZAIMRA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. S> Station Buildings. Conxeact. Public Works Office, . Auckl an A, 6th Marea, 1878. Written Tenders will lv^ received at this office till noon on THUKS'WVY., gist .March, 1878, for the Erection of a idi v.ass Station Master's House at Pokeno and Hum ■■<:y I (ail way Stations. Plans, speciflcatious, aiu! conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or aay tender not Eecessarilly accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. T7- AIP A R A-P UN UI RAILWAY. HELENSVILLE WATER SUPPLY < Public Works Office, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. . Written Tenders will be received at this office till" noon of THUKSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for Construction of the necessary "Works for the Helensville Station Water Supply. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen, at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAME3 STEWART^ '_ District Engineer. ■ VX^ATER SUPPLY CONTRACT HER MAJESTY'S GAOL, AUCKLAND^ Public W oiks Office. Auckland, 6th Search, 1878. Written Tenders will be receiyad at this Qfßce tiU noon of THURSDAY, Wltoxoh. M»to? 9oastraotMj»-;Qf the necessary. Works for Sapply, me H.M. Gaol* Auckluoa.- \«-rth Water. Plans, Specifications, w <il Conditions, can be seen at this office. a ce°tefl Weat °r Tenaer not "e'-essarUy (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer,