The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., FKIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1878.

PRICE: Q^E PENNY.



-~KJ__ CI TEAM TO LONDON, .j^^^^iv k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. J||||jj|||^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer LUSITANIA, 3,8.5 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, 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. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 187 S. . FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. TTaiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 9a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. 'FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, INA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, FROM. Queen ofjiEET WHARF. Hawea .. Thursday, 14th, _ p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, i p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th. 4 p.m. — -FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. •Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. "Hawea. ... Monday, 11th, 3 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 18th, 4 p.m. — W A-.AKA..I Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — &ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before _ime of departure. „__ _._,___ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. £-^>, T? 0R L0NI)0N DIRECT. ■^iijl§~l|^>- The fine Al Clipper Ship ■^™™™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 of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0. ,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, >Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO.) and Co. .g&^^QITEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. 1 Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. • Time Table: From Auckland— Friday. Rotomahana. 5 p.m. Friday, Kotoiti, 8 n.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 5 p.m. From Thames— Satnrday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kotoiti, 8 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. „„„,„ ERASER & TINNE, agents. SWg^nTEiM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ■ ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers »t ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Timetable: From Auckland— 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, agent. -E&te^ "C-XCURSION TO WAIWERA j||||||§» Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The 8.-3. LILY Captain bm^th, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning hy 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. _ „. J. CASEY & SON: ««__-^*_. CJTEAM TO AND FROM JBaElalg^; kJ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave es 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. ,£rwsw SJ^OR RUSSELL, WANGA [JE||^.JL. ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked And small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i 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 COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Ki3sling*s, Waiheki. .FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. 'To connect with the s.s. i St«ffa' f.or 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 D-rmitting). M cGREGOR. Manager. .!____:__ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF :g|3||s^j. JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA .nw-ffiß^™ 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. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) . vjQ&z, IT °R- ■ W A Z U X U' "wissssl**' r rhe p-g- OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— . From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb F-t ---9—Saturday, 10 am. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. 11—Monday, 10 a.m. 11—Monday. 2 p.m. 13__Wednesday, 12 noon 11—Wednesday, 4 p.m., 15-Friday,sp.m. 16— Saturday, 9 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu faaw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. ' Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumsiancs permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. bibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. . Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE,



ON THE KAIPARA. "SsbShlzs1 The s.s. 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, 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. CAgEY & gQN _Jsk&-^ CI TEAM ON THE KAIPARA JggHgg*; JO WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopqru, 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 return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. _ ~ . _. Trn - r „-, Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY Ol* COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. *-S__a_-^ "RTIOR THE HUT SPRINGS, Jls&Si£, JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "sSS^£as3KAWAU. and LUTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. 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, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other ciroumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. Forfreight o ri Pa ssagea PP^c to sßYv . & s WAIUKU. •sasSsE^ The sa> LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— „, _ _ From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. *" Feb. 9—Saturday, 10 a.m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. 11—Monday, 10.30 a.m. Il—Monday72.3o p.m. 13—Wednesday, I p.m. 13— Wednesday. 5 p.m. 15—Friday, 5 p.m. 16—Saturday, 9 a.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. Hurat & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. ~^T^r mHE NEW ZEALAND w2§K?%iv. JL SHIPPING COMB ANY _____fT-___ll^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET coneists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The "WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAIT ARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of Uie highes olass 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 Q»n be desired, and the sliips are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of thehighes 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 oolony, 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-street. _£2_i__-_. THIRST- SHIP FOR LON JBglggfcv Jj DONDON DIRECT. £KlW_m>_Wta The maKnificent 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.;. ..SF^&^IJ. OR RAGLAN. ■^mo^sf The . s>B< LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above ou THURSDAY, 14th instant. 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, &o, apply to Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. TTAMILTON 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- PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, Sec, Sec, Sec, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 AS" PACKAGES "B* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, ■ Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (Unseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and REQUI-ITES. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STAEET. Auckland, January 23.1878. WEIEE _NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & TESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. £T C H O O L BAGS, At all Prices, 3s. upwards. Leather Bags, 4s. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, . SADDLER, 113. Queen-street. RF. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 113 . JUEBN-STREET AUCKLAND -N«-t th* .1 tni *»*>•; , fi~6~ATL~SfI jn~~O A L S ! WANGAREI KAMO COAL MINES. Any quantity can be had at the Old Wharf CoalJYards, Fort Britomart. The best house hold Coal in the province at £1 per ton. A. BARR, Agent.



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, 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. 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 Baoon. 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 WA. 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. E L L I N G OFF! 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., nest to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic f^lass, PictureJFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olass 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. , ~prETE~S~I-I Sll IPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City, of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STRKKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. QPECIAL 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-nager. IRELAND BRO T H E Ii S, 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-3treet. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. BGoods shipped to all the Cololonie3. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at higbest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. . a ' IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANUFACTtTtERs, Auckland. A- aTJGKLAND HAT- M AMU FACTO it V W. H. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special .- Appointment Excellency '^&---<M?!iB-__S^_-___-f'the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 6-1, QUEWN STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. Ttfl R. T. TR A FFO RD, SURGEON j6BMHk Wakefield- DENTIST, C-ZlSggp street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Fall Set). WH. S X I N N E~r; • BUILDER, CARPKNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Worumen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &.. "J J AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN D HAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of ah common work. _t_f* Country Orders punctually attended to. J AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, . And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, fc * ° ' '■ ': a m "OrOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL ' JO. DECORATIVE PAINTER. W 'P. —- Estimates furnished, and experienced W Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O Q '.' J.H. requests attention of Builders and fc_ [Zi others to his New Glazing Tariff. _. 63 ■ ■ _ * ' .; J. HENDERSON. (°° 3 - <".: O k~! ' N 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN dO PPE 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 wMch can be deait with on most reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pasi sengers. W-IXEY'S. BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy'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 id. Blocks, and ls. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. ■ Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. fi N ' S~ A L ; E DUFFIELT-'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. it. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877.



JAM E S BUTC HE R CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands C.npil. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R _X S , • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER. ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec. Importer of Shekt Lead Iron and Lead flpe, and all other plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE-L'- STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure Water Fittings and Pipe, ls 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. G.UTHRIE & LaENACH'S NE -V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS _ . 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, F. Hoes, Knave., Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. S-S" Inspection Invited. ' JAMES W. WALLER, , Manager TTAMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sec, Sec. Sec Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. tsr Agent: Auckland Eventn- Star. TG. SANDES • SURVEYOR, . Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest :notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions -fcrom clients with accuracy and dispatch. d-i H EA P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RABLS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a cah before purchasing elaewhere. . NSUR ANCECOMPANI E~S' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must be allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, lion. Secretary. Auckland, January 14,1878. GALVANISED IRON WORKS, S. PARKER, . MANUFACTURER Op GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, a.t tho*Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing' Work in every Branch of tho Trade. Gasntting of every style done at ehortest • notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected Mrst-class machinery, and having completea alk nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute 'all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auc__i_a Waterworks, WJCLLKSLKY-STREET, ATTnRXAWT.. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL 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 Dintriots can have their material fashionably made 1 up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. f\ A T. S ! O A T S ON SALE BY ft: EL. JH A L L '& CO. 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. 6d. i__r Give them a trial. ■ 1 SAMUEL COOMEB-. & C 0.,. 92, Queen-street, ED WI N B. DICK SO N, 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. ' GE O R G. E AXE RS, Freemanb Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. ■ O THE WORKING 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 Marß 92, Queen-street. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED)' are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— s'tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d ~ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack „..12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. a 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. | _^ ICr ( EW ZEALAND INSURANCE JL3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital __ - '£_ OOO.OOfI. Reinsurance Fund _-, .. ~ £100,000, Insurance against LOSS B.Y FIRE of everj description of P.roperty may be- effected witi . this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, bj I steamers and sailing vessels; Risks on SpecU I «übiect to Bpecial arrangements. V ear Lobber Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIEBOffi Manager.



MR. BEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin, Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton 1 Road. Commences on January 21. M~ R. 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. TDONSONBY 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..^ TMPOR TA N T NOTICE. E. W A T ERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his itar DINING ROOMS "®a have been renovated at great expense, witb every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<_ 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 in 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, Blnstra* .d and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead^ag London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately on the an-ival of each re -dl 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. .""E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local! y manHfactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed hi 3 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. M C L A 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 diamonds 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 §18 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 is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. tear Comparison In . .ted. ¥JENDERSON'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. Clerk of the Scales: Clerk of the Course: Mr. H. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Forter. Handicapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Pla-e, 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 soys.; 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-yeat-old 71b.; 4 years, 101b.; 5 years, 141b.; 6 years and aged, 211b. Winners of any race value 20 50 v., 71b. extra; 50 soys., 141b5.; 100 soys., 211-8. Hack Rack, o<- 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; dis tance, one mile; catch weights. Winner to be sold by auctiou for 20 soys. imme diately after the race, and the surplus (if any) to go to th« funds. Post entT. 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 Purse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, H 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. Distanoe, 2 mdes, over 8 flights of hurdies 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 Hack Race. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be final.? WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary H. M. T .C. ICTORIA - S T R E E T (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, £0; Buggy ditto, £910s. Sponges, Brushware, _cc., &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 " R. F. WEBSTER. TMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KKADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, by i J. Chantkey Harris. Under the auspices of ihe Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). . Auckland—Edward Wayte. Quoen-s.ieet: i Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay: Christchurch— Whhcombe and Temperton : Dunedin. H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is,



HA S II T ON A^N D SON, • HOUSE LAND, & aESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street* Auckland. FOR SALE, fSFORSALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated üburban 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. _3700 : £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum. ARAIUMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, GRAFTON R.OAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with 'arge allotment, situated in the best part of ths Grafton Ro«d. Go^d view and healthy situation. Can be sold cheap. HEPB UR NT-ST RE XT.—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 i 3 desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. A.-hton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, ha.ving fl_ frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a lai-ge rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. NOKTH SHORK.—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.-Sev. n-roomed Cot tage with Veraddah, an ac-o of land attached, situated npar Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-BOUSE-STRKKT.—Larsre and com modious Stores iv Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, aud aie 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. Giliillan, Esq., a Large Store, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business. —H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent", No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO CL O S ETAR T N E~R SH 1 P ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & *Mi'H, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Hoard Reclamations, and with water frontage toth« Wai.en.ataHarbour, tOK-ther 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, eelf-wcting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes,- Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &-., &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Bon Foundry. 1 nvrOTIFICATION~OF"~THE VALUA- Jj. TION LIST. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Borough of One hunga District, for the year IS7B, is now open for inspection, at the Borough Council Office. All objections thereto must be left at the Resi dent Magistrnte'a 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. 15th January, 187 S. T^n^\V~GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JJ. 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 the Company, parable Co the-Manager, at the - Registered Office of tbe Company. No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th, 1878. „„„ JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 23th January, 187-. : "XTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING _]_! COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, IS7S, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Rule- 8 by the addition of the words: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsib'e, 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 generally Insured to and from, London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. I Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, _Managei*_ UCK LAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invito 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. IfcXEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J_N 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 Compo 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. ' THOS. JENKINS, ' Secretary. WH A U HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Teuders for the 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 JOHN BOLLARD, . , ~ Chairman. Fjp O' B IJ I L DER S. .8 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, the 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at i o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect 17-REEMAN'S BAY ROADWAY RE- V CLAM ATION S AND IMPROVEMEN TS IN DRAKE-STREET, Sec Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 4th, 18I&. ! The City Council will receive Tenders unti 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 20th instant, forworki i as above, in terms of specifications, plaas, anc conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. ; The Council do not bind themselves to accep j any tender. _ Tendei.-a to be endorsed ' Freeman's Ba; ! Woj.'_>-»" P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. 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. Seventh Night of the Season. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, Bth Feb., Will be presented, for the First Time in Auck land, with all the beautiful' Scenery. Cos tumes, and Mechanical Effects, used in its first production at, the Opera House, Melbou'ne, when it was performed with unbounded Verdi's Grand Egyptian Opera, AID A ! King of> Egypt.. .. Signor AiTessada RadaiTiez.. .. .. Shcnor E. Camero Anomasro .. .... SignorG. Gamb«tti Ramphi-|.: .. .. Signor C. Cesari Alessenger .... .. Mr. Tugonire Amneris Sigaora M. Venosta Aida .. .. .. Signora A. Guadagnini With the Auckland Engineer Band in the Grand March in the 2nd Act; a Juvenile Grotesque Ethiopian Ballet, arranged by Signor A. Berzoni, will be per med by twelve small Auckla,ndites. TO-MORROW (SAT URDAY) EVENING, Donizetti's Grand Onera, i LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR ! In Preparation—Meyerbeer's Grand Romantic Opera, ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO ! To be followed by some other novelties and masterpieces, equally.new to this city, such as "Puritani," "Lohengrin," "Semiramide," and' ,"Mdse in Egitto," Sec, Sec. Sec ■ ' 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 ordered at 10.30. Free List Entirely Suspended. O. NOBILI. Agent. AuSTKALIA FFj^JUCKLAND. INTER-COLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. Patrons F. Whitaker. Esq.,M;H.R. Vice-Patrons: 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. Boyjan, Esq. J. Cosgrave, Esq. W_Swanson,Esq,M.H.R. G. P. Pierce, Esq. Edward Isaacs, Esq. E. Hesketh, Esq. K. Grahams Esq. His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, hlsq.) Committee: . Mr. J. Bennett Mr. J. Coates Mr. W. Bell Mr. L. Coupland Mr. W. Buckland Mr. F. Dufaur Mr. R. Browning Mr. J. Mumford Mr. J. Russell Mr. A. E. Whitaker THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN will -play TWENTY-TWO OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE On the DOMAIN GROUND, ON THE Bth and 9th FEBRUARY^ 1573. Play will commence at 12 noon and cease-at 6 p.m. A Special Line of 'Busses will run to and from the Ground. •Fares: 6d. each way. ■ An interval of half-an-hour for Lunch". Admission —ONE SHILLING; Children, Half-price. . D. E. MCDONALD, Hon. Sec. TyrO.Ti.viE.o_. RE M.O VA L. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE • INSURANCE COMPANY'S ~, .. OFFICES*. &? ' R EM O Y\ E. D "®a - To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES «_ DALDY. ■ QUEEN-STREET.. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. . Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £2D to £6,000, principal and interest being.repayabre in instalments, at the following, rates for every £100 borrowed:— Etepaymen_sextend-t>__ w . fll . Total amount ■t ingover , r v c Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. , i years 12 6 ISO 0 0 6years 9 2 143 9.2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received repayable, at seven days notice, and bearing interest at, the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, ■ -' ' Secretary. X A R G E OEIPMEI-TS. OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— ■ ■ j; iAA~AfS Paris Millinery r _T * Fancy Dress. V 7 Goods Feathers '. i- j _, , . _ ~. »- -n i, ] Black & Cold. Flowers Silks K_y Prints Ribbons ■___■_. ~ Mushns Kerchiefs . O Mourning MaF , .... terials Fichua _____• H-T jz; ■ _? Paletots < QM " , Costume- 8 . Manchester • "*. Gooda: Parachutes! __ -. w of every des ' ______ M I Bows "^ £> cnption. a O Gloves ■ F-. . Hosiery ■ , -g £-. - . <F. Corsets, a Shirts . ■ C£3 ?* Ties Underclothing rH a, „ Collars, ; Baby Linen Handkerchiefs. Hosiery Frocks _- Straw Hats. Tunics — OV-* >"^ - The above in, Pelisses .':'■* > - a!-.'._ * . -'..Tooth. ---' j loa ,-" I Roys*-, Men's.. 1 .-a-- 0 FF"--V'.■..'': ..; ';,;. s ...-;■ 1 MILTJ.NERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKIN-. t \jin all their Branches, conducted quj . the Prep.isca. y ...,:.- '..,-• ■■-:. . i ' - a""3 v - ' ..__-_.-_-.-_-!