The Evening Star.

IX.-KO. 8,460.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-^ k QTEAM TO LONDON, j^^^. d via the suez canal. \t||||||^ orient line. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's cnagniiicent Steamer LUSITAMA, q o?s tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, & Ipave SYDNEY on FIiIDAY, the 22nd day ; and MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY the'2nd day of March, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight S1 Thonabo Cve 0 splendid -steamer, being of greater qtoam power and larger capacity than any -steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements te passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete diameter. This vessel will steam full nower all the way, and is confidently expected ■to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To bo followed by the q S CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse power effective :-From Sydney, on TUESDAY, ■?nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars,' apply t0 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. ttnTon steamship company U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Tme Table —February, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, imoat Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TARANA.KI Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. TAIAKOA... Tuesday, 19rh, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. tluaxaki Tuesday, 26th! . 2 p.m. 12 noon. tpAw TATIRANGA. POV RR T V B A i., NAPIER WKLLfNGTON, LYTTELTON, aXO PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen- LfitEET V- rHAKF. HiWEi .. Thursday. 11th, 3p.m. P\upo ... Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. WaNAKa" Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — . ffOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL __L_^_Jl___ FOR' 1' CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSS3LL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea . Monday, 11th, 1 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, J3th, 4 p.m. - VV an A—A.. 1 Monday, 25th. 4 p.m. — _»■ Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of to^- SON & MACFARL aNE, s< Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. W-0R LONDON DIRECT. "fN^pf^" The fine Al Clipper Ship siii^&H MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatciiell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices or the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO.) and Co. 'tffik**^ QTEAM BeTWEEN AUCK- LAND AXD the THAMES. S'i'E -VrIKTiS ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Saturday, Rotomahana. 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti. 9 p.m. Mondaj', TJotomahana, G. 30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahma, 7.30 p.m. From Thames — Saturday. Rotoiti. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahani. 11 a.m. Monday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Tuesday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Wednesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. FaV63' per & TINNE, agents. ' —va^. QTE AM TO THE THAMES AND COR.OMANDEL., ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 33 Gd and ss. Time Table: From Auckland — Durham—Sunday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 5 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise—Saturday. 12 midnight Dai am -Monday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, i 30 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 p.m. For Cororaandel — Durham— Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham— Thursday, 12 noon Not resoonsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, agent. TTIXCUHSIONtoWAIWERA j|||g||£l!jj (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. CASEY fc gOxV , »^S^ Q TEAM TO AND FROM JggEKg^-IO RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave aSFroin 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 ASEY&soTC> «2~v&^ gjiOß RUSSELL, WANGA 13|S1> JD ROA, and MANGONUI. Thes.s. lONAwill leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office pn the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. stiictly 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 eyery 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 p.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWEMA will leave as follows:— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McQREGOR> Manager. -. ~ T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF j3gfc_&N^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA earfisiisisai owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 3i, 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 Tegular intervals. Full particularsfon application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) . OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) "^^^^ "rhe p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. H—Monday, 10 a.m. 11—Monday, 2 p.m. J.3—Wednesday, 12 noon 11— Wednesday, 4 p.m. 15-Friday, 5 p.m. 10—Saturday. 9 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Singia Fares, 3/G: Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstano-'-S permitting. Orders U, collect Goods-left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mark. wilyteattEridcd to".; - .'■'■• , J-Owags iff FcSflela as per agreement. M, H, ROE,



=50*5^ T>EGuLAE MONTHLY -BA; STEAM COMMUNICATION !^^sS'between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, LND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hero again i,bout the sth of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne ,hree days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agenta. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8, 1878. ON the KAIPARA. ■sS^asslSff The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction Ol Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Alata kohe. every Tuesday's mornings tide, ret urning 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 for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. cAgEy & gQN> =^^ CJ TEAM ON THE KAIPARA .■iSrfl^ O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toica, Whaka harv, Te Kopurxt, Mitatat, Aratapu, Mauxgawhake. and Dakgaville. The s.s. MINNIB CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Hclensville every Tuesday and 1 niu-s ---day morning's tide, leaving Dargayille on the return trips every Wednesday and E nday morn in p as^enger3 leave Auckland, per CITY OF CO UK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p-m -' af BAmYa°o nN? yß^office Aa wharf. _ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, m -; P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. •^S-sS-£^ X - AWAU _ AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p. 3. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, srill sail as undor :— AUCLAND AXD HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at. 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at iind-clay. 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 permuting. Not responsible for Parcels put on beard, witn but a shipping note. For freight or.passe.ge apply^ y , fe SQy/ W A I U X U. 'phe s.s. L ALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— . , 1 rom Onehunga: From aiuku: Feb. Feb. 11-Monday, 10.30 a.m. 11—Mondaj. 2.30 p.m. 13—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 13— Wednesday, o p.m. 15—Friday, 5 p.m. 16—Saturday, 9 a.m. For Maniikau 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 Buores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlano, Agents Lunon S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARXACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. "T^TaT T7URST SHIP FOR LON- JL? DON DON DIRECT. /Cll|||pM^> The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Akchd. Robfrtson, 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..? «^(^> W ° R X A G L A N. "^^s3? Thes.s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 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, &c, apply to GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. 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 car packages -®i 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fioin Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linoeed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Ikon and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN SI'AEET. Auckland, January 23^187^ -T^TE ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. O~~ti II 0~~0' ~ L BAGS, At all Prices, 3s. upwards. Leather Bags, 4s. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, SADDLER, 113, Queen-street. W. WEBSTER, © WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNES.S MAKER: 113 AUCKLAND /Novt thf< TTni nk>. |^< 0,. A L S ! f^i O A L S ! WANGAREI KAMO COAL MINES. Any quantity can be had at the Old Whan Wharf Coal Yards, Fort Britomart. The best household Coal in the province at £1 per ton. A. BARR, Agent W s * c E> The undersigned having a Large STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as supply of pure water, is enabled tc Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies andGentlemer of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during.the last fifteer vpars he trusts that by a continuance of strici ■ attention, and by personal control of the opera Sons, to continue to give the satisfaction he has any description) Cleeinc&^sedorßenewe^u any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, bauns Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned Dyed oi Renewed in any colour. GentlPinen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on t Bh^ Oder's left at the City Establishment WeUesley-street. Eas\ will receive promp attentfan Ladies and Gentlemen waited upoi byleaSs mt Orders personaUyor b^lettg.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTOR! A-STRTCKT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STKEET. Work done well and cheap.:—Watch Glasses, 6d • Watch Key 3, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, 4s'-' Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 33.: 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 Prim| Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to a.ll parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATEKMAN bego'to inform © his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMSI 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. _ O ELLIN G OFF! James Ah Kcw and Co. beg to1 inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore bell, under coat price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods. Tens, 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: J;is. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. \%T PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V <s COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhansjings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Pictured Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. (vljxss cut to size, and carefully packed.—os and 97, QUEEN-STREET. /~i LAR X E BROTH ER S, \y (Late Orombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bunk, Queeu-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "PI EISH SH IPME NT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRTCBT, Four Doors from the Union Bank- O P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Hold.ihip & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland tITeT and brothers, 1. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' ."Machinery. Knglish and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, ?.lill Belting, Sucuon and Delivery/Hose, Sec. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and ITigh-strcci.. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGo-ids .shipped to all the Cololoiues. TO BUTCHKKS, SETTLERS, FARM EUS, AND OTHERS. Tlie Undersigned are Cash Purchaser:! of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, sc, &C, at highest market rates, in at.y quantity. Consignors diicct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rales. IRELAND BROS., Tanners axd Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. a UCKLANDHATMANTIK A CTO H.V W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ,~ tj&aMdS&Z, Appointment to $&&&&!$* ~hIS Excellency "-«LisßS^;'a£s»^P»'«4i J the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, Of TKW,N-STREET, Opposite Ean'c of New Zealand. Auckland. m/g R. Y. T R AFFORD, SURGKON 4|afP^& Wakefield- D E N T I S T, 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 Kxpenenced Workmon. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &a, &c. 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. flgT Country Orders punctually attended to. X AND I. S O P P E T, t) • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, 4-4 jz; ■ 0 W oq TUTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL _OL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W rA * __ Estimates furnished, and experienced P3 Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O J.H. requests attention of Builders and H *Z others to his New Glazing Tariff. W H J. HENDERSON. \ w 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TOHN 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 Huburb3. 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 Pas: sengers. BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and al kinds of Ironwork equal to Hurnished Steel without waste or dust. In Id.. 2d.. and 4d Blocks, and la. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by al Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Sohc Sauare, London. jr\ n s a IT 1 DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &o. 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 1855.] 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, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piossure 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. GuTHEIE & LaKNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SaLE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, 03EHUNGA — 300 bags good FEED OATS , 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactdred Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knavee, Shaits Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Butter Fiildns Cheese Presses, &c. t3~ Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager TT AM IL TON, WAIK ATH '""^ SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortinen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c., &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco. Cut. Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. f-ST Agent: Auckland Kvk.xin^ Star. O S AIDES 9 SURVKYOC, Hamilton, Wakato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An ext^nsve and intimate acquaintance with the whoL of the Waikato district ci ables T.G.S. to can; out instruciions from clients with accuracy an> dispatch. H~E A P TOM 3S T ONES CHEAP IRON TO:.ILRAILS. TAIT BROS. MARBLE, STON X, AN D TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, A veijand. Designs and Prices sant pistfree. All work guaranteed. Give us a oah before purchasing elsewhere. [A CARD.j UTILLIAM LAMBEIT JACKSON, VV . F.R.C.S., 1, SURGEON AND ACOUCHEUR, High-street, Auctland. W. L. J. begs to intimate b the CLizens of Auckland that he has r.ommc:cud practice. The Surgery is situated inthose ceitral pre mises in High-Street, near Mr.iiout's. Surgeon's Appliances of evev description. Teeth extracted. _______ . pi A.L y ANISE D IROS WORKS. *SA S. PARKER, MAHurAtrruREK okGALVAN^KO mosi RTDGING, SPOUTING, ?IPING. And all kinds of She»t Iroi and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TAN Is on Hand, Mado to Order, at the Yorls, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Brancx i the Trade. Gasfftting of every style don« ashortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to a part of tho Country. S. PARKER has erected iirst-cla machinery, and having completedaal t nia arngements for manufacturing, is in a positiomromptly to execute all orders. List of Prio forwarded upon application. Orders peroach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, recefe immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Ackla. Waterworks, wkllesley-strei1, ArTnTTT.Avn. ffflHE DUBLIN L»KESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING 3TABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corr of Albert- Street" MRS. ATKINSO. Having Removed tp more suitoe Premises, situated as above, wishes respectly to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and sumeding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted taer care will receive immediate attention and [patch. Wedding and Mourning ord< made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Distts can have their material fashionably madup without their presence, by a system of selfeasurement, to be had on application. i OATS! O T S ON SALE BY; t T. H. [HALL (CO. i E DETEST " PUFFIIj" but it is not such to advertise thact that we 1 have now to hand 200 pairs of MES PRINTED I MOLE TROUSERS at Gs. lld.,ual to what any other House in town are selliat 9s. 6d. i t3t Give them a trial. I iSAMUEL COOMEEfc CO., , 92, ;en-street. DW I N B. DIKSON; DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMITOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps ar"lans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. I ' Address: Regent-street, Gkojt ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtap & Cooper, Queen-street. GEORGE AERS, Freeman's Bay' SOAP AND CANDLE ORKS. Cash Buyers of Tail! O THE WORK IN MEN OF AUCKLAND, j 3 We can now give you a realljod BLACK , CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., welllth 255. SAMUIiL COOMES p., City Clot) Mart, 92,jsen-street. WAIKATO COALpMPANY (LIMITED) are now djring BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from themes at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows 5 tons, and t nder 25 tons kI per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ... id „ 50 tons, and upwards .... „ Slack id „ Delivered at Auckland or Onega Railway Stations. '' Steamers and Manufactories set to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr Jamlonaldson, ». Manager, Huntly, Waikato ; ori W. S, URIE, Agent, o 7, Wyndham-street, II Auckland. |. ig.EW ZEALAND IJRANCE • J^ ' COMPANY. , fj FIRE AND MARI ° Capital £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund .. .. £100,000. E Insurance against LOSS BY E of every description of Property may b jcted with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage nie. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freighsured, by |-steamers and sailing vessels, lon Specie I subject to'special arrangements \ US' Lofjswf Pkomjtj v Paid. GKOJiGii: P, PlKHViar.ager.



MR. BE ALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. U. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte "Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. PONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter lJays for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7, ' „, HENRY PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 2Cth Aprii, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.!/.; |~mTp~o~"r ta n t notice. E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his &F DINING ROOMS "©a ■ have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is tho 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 crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS 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 is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most faatidious. EVBRY DELICACY OF TUB SBASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with tiie leadlag London News papers, are laid on tho tablej 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^ F"IC. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local'jr mariHfactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. Ho 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. T M. M C LAC II LAN, *P « 21S, QUKEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im porter! from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Ikon 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, i — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. ovxr ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, LOUHAIXK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A — 1 case Shirts. Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 cuso. Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 cusu 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. US' Comparison-Invited. TTENDEkSON'S MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1878. President: T. Henderson, Esq. wards: Messrs. J. Smyth. R. J. Vercoe, J. Dignan, T. Henderßon, jun., and W. J. Suiter. Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales: Cleik of the Course: Mr. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Forter. Handieapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Pla-; k. of 15 soys. entrance, 1 soy.; distance, lh miles. Weight for age.—For all horses which have never won an adver tised prize exceeding 10 soys. County Cup, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; distance, 14 miles.—For horsps the bona fide property of settlers resident in the County of Waitemata for three months prior to day of entry. Weight for age. Maidens bt 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; catoh weights. Winner to be sold by auction for 20 toys. 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 soys. 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 the bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. Ladies Puuse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, 1J miles. Handicap Huiiule Race, of 25 soys.; second horse to receivo 5 soys. out of the stakes ; nomination, 1 soys.; acceptance, 2 soys. Nomination, with 1 soy. enclosed, to bo made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February. Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurd-es 3ft. Cm. 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 Hack Race. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be final.l WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary H. M. T .0. VICTORIA-STREET (Under the Theatre). CHEAP SADDLERY. The Undersigned is SELLING OFF HIS STOCK OF SADDI.EHY AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICKS, FOR CASH. Being unable to obtain my Old Premi-es, in Queen-street, at a fair rental, I have decided to give up the Town Business, and now offer Good Serviceable Saddles from 575. 61. 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 riitto, £9 10s. Sponges, Brushwaie, &c, &c, &c. CHEAP SADDLERY. R. F. WEBSTER, VICTORIA-STREET (under the Theatre). P.S.—The Goodwill, Stock, and Lease of the Premises for Sale.- ApDly to " It. F. WEBSTER. IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KTCADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZKALAND, by J. Chantbey Harris. Under the auspice* of ihe Union Steamship Company of XewZoaland (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte. Queen-street; Wellinßton--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay;, Christohureh—Whi' combe arid Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is.



HASH TON AND SON, • HOUSE LAND, & IESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. FOR SALE, RIFOR 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 croquet-lawn, planted with shelter and ornamental trees ; a good orchard stocked with the choicest 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.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, . _ , . GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Veiandah Cottage, with 'arge allotment, situated in the best part of the Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. HEPB URN-STREKT.— 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. Fuither particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to IT. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a la' ge rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Laud in grass. NORTH SHORB.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— CO T T AGES TO LE T. 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-STREET.—Lar?e andcom modious Store 3in 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 11. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—lf. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent 3, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of FRI DAY, the lGth instant, tor rha erection of a Galvaniz-jd Iron Store at the Breakwater. Plans. &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD JIAHONEY, ' Architect. m -O P A I N^ TEE S. Tenders will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, the loth instant, for Painting and Papering a Large Dwelling House. Specification at mv office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. Customs, Auckland, Feb. 7, 1878. nnENDERS received ior Repairs to JL Steam Launch being irregular, Fresh Tenders are now called for up to nocn of MONDAY, the 11th instant. THOMAS HILL, Collector. VTBW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Wellingtojt-Masterton Railway. CARTERTON CONTRACT (Foematiox axd "Permanent Way). Length about 20 Miles 11 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 23rd January, 187 c!. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Carterton Contract." Plans and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post Office, Greytown, Wairarapa, at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, \vill be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, E ngineer-i n-Chief. N.B.—Plan3 for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (100) 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 Buildings, A uckland, where further information may be obtained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland. February 6,1878. ■VTEW'ZETiLANfTLEAD AND GAL- Xnl 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 Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Corapo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade 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. THO3. JENKINS, Secretary. TENDERS required before 2 o'clock on MONDAY, HUi instant, for Masonry Wall at the Beach Road, Remuera. t Apply P. J. DALTON, 0.E., . _^ iO, Insurance Buildings. rp O BUILDERS. 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. EDWAPD 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, the 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at & o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the above Highway District for the year 187S-9 is now open for inspection by ratepayers every day (Sundays excepted) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at W. J. Suiter and Co.'s office, New North Road. All objections thereto must be left at W, J. Suiter and Co.'s office on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy ef every such objection must be left with the Chairman not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W\ J. SUITER, Chairman. loth January, 1878. TpRUIT ! T7IRUIT ! XfiRUIT ! Just Received, from the Coast, a Consignment ofVEUY CHOICE FRUIT, which we offer at the following Reduced Prices :— PLUMS, 4d %1 Ik, 1211 s. for 3s APPLES, 4d iP lb., very choice PEACHKf, 3d per dozen. The above fruit a-.-e from some of the Finest Auckland Orchards, und in flrit-class condition. H. P. (.IBiiONS & CO.. Grocers and Produce Merchants. 58, Wellealey-s'reet, Auckland.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor If. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director. .Monsieur Carron- Stage Manager Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee.. Unqualified Success of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Eighth Night of the Skasox. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, 9hi Feb., Donizetti's Grand Opera, LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR ! Edgardo Signor P. Paladini Enrico Signor G. Gambetti Raisnondo .. .. Signor G. Cesari Arturo(\vho haskindiy consentedtosingth.3 part) . ■ • Sicnor Camero Alisa Miss B. Royal Lucia Sisjnora M. Caranti vita In Preparation, find to ho presented on a grand scale on MONDAY EVENING, 11 th February, with appropriate Scenery, painted expressly by A. Habbe and assistants, for the Opera House, Melbourne, Meyerbeer's Grand Masterpiece, ROBERTO LL DIAVOLO! The signal sue -ess achieved everywhere by this Company, in the presentation of this Grand Opera, which cannot possibly be repeated again during the season, will no doubt ensure a. crowded house. TUESDAY EVENING, Grand Complime.nt taky Benefit Of the Prima Donna Draraatica Assoluta, Sign OR a A. GUADAGNiNI, On which occasion will be presented, for the last time, "Verdi's Grand Kjjrttiau Opera, A I D A ! To be followed by some other novelties and masterpieces, equally new to this city, such as "Puritani," "Lohengrin," "Semiranndo, and "Mose in EgittO." &C, ice, &c. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7, G: Stalls, 1/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs! Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered at 10.S0. Free List Entirely Suspected. O. NOBiliT. Agent. 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 generally insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Kates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN", Manager l£fEW 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 tlie Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 11,' Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th,1878. JOHN It. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 23th January. IS7S. IVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3! COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office. No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 187S, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Rule 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. RANDERSOV. Maneger. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. 7T\ O CLOSE PART NE R S HIP JL ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & smph, 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, coiiSistingof 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, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. "T^OTIOE O.FRE M.O VA I* THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, «■ RE MOT-ED '"» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET. f^i ROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE. f i Chas. Burton retiring from the Grocery Business. Shop To Let, -with plate glass front, .windows lined with looking glass. During this week, the Stock will be sold at greatly reduced prioea.—C. Burton, Queen-street, near Theatre. JW. C A R R & S O 2ST, • BOAT-BUILDERS. Beg to inform their Customers that, in conse quence of the reclamation works,' and until better arrangements can be made, they have taken the Shed near Gore-street Wharf. Orders received and promptly executed at th© New Shed, or next the Gas-works. T ARGE SHIPMENTS OP SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery r _^ Fancy Dress Goods Feathers r-j, Black & Ccl'd Flowers Silks j^j Prints Ribbons r 1 Muslins Kerchiefs Mourning SMs: terials Fichus Paletots <1 O Q - Costunitsd Manchester Goods Parachutes s a of every dcs- Bows Z> cription. o hjr W -"•* Glove 3 a 9 t Hosiery "^ S h Tweeds r Corsets Shirts rvi ? Ties Underclothing f^ Collars Baby Linen \^r Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks ■ ~1 Straw Hats Tunics " —(:)— H^ j The abQYe v\ Pelisses both' ioa psq Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKIN& .in all their Branches, conducted, onj the Premises'