The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



tS__^^"_J^Oß SYDNEY AND MEL -^■^fe-B^ BOURNE. , The fast and favourite s.s. hi E R O, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. She is due hen; on the 3rd proximo, and will leave for the above ports on or about Vv ED NESDAY, 6th February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSIL'_"NK & CO.. Agent?. 16, Q _een _tr< _t, Auckland, January 15, 1577. UNTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALANDg(LIMITED). Time Table—January, 187 S. FOR TAR VNAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CH A LMF.RS. vrd_i Manttkatj. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taraxaki Tuesday, 29th, 4 p.m. 2 p.m. ! . FO-PT AUItA NG A, POVE RT V BAI, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. aS:o PORT CHALMERS, from Queen orßEET wharf. _ ■ I Taupo I .Thursday, 31st, Ip.m. — J FOB RUSSELL. BAY Oif ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, 6 p.m. — ' r,r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. VOTE —From tho, ISth December till ."Ist January* RETURN TICKETS will be issued «t -?0 ncr cent, off double fares, to ports within he Colony: available till 28th Kebruary. HENDERSON & MACFARL-NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. -^! l uK u c^k^^b_-" Ahe p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — __. . . From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Jan Jnn. 28-Monday, 12 noon 28-Mondaj ,1 p.m. 30—V, Tednesdav, i p.m. SO—Wednesday, 8 p.m. Feb YQ^ -I—Friday, 5 p.m. I—Saturday, 9 a.m. Excursion from Wainku, cal ling at all stat> ons, on Thursday, 9 a.m. Fare. 2s 6d. • For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdaj-s, at 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3/6: Return. 5/. Weather aud other circumscancs permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at, Mr. G. -lbbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaare of Vessels as per agreement. M. IL ROE, .saag^in. 0 r w a 1 v k v. '£zS&&&! The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Oaehunga : From Waiuku : .Tan. -lan. 29—Tuesday, 2 p.m. SO— Wednesday, / a.m. 31—Thu-sdH r, 4 p.m. 31—Thursday, 5.30 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at S a.m. Fires:—Return. 5/; Single, 3/G. Wcalhecand other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores oi Messrs. Henderson & Mac. irlane. Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co.. Will meet with prom, t dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunsa or Newmarket. fej2_»?-. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- T?||gffi»-7*> LAND axd the THAMES. STFA"ME_[_S KOTOMABANA axd ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— 7>tnndn,y, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 9 p.m. Tuesu-y, Rotomahana, 10 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. From Thames— Monflav, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Moe.day, Rotomahana. 12 midnight Twice this day. "Wednesday. RotomahAn*. 3 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10s; Steerage. 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti. os. _ ERASER & TINNE, agents. aMte^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers »t 5_ and 7s. 6d. Single Ticliets, 3s 6d and os. Tijie Table: From Auckland— Entemrise—Monday. 5 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 10 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Monday. 12 midnight Durham—Tuesday, 5 a.m. Durham —Wednesday. 6 a.m. For Coromandel — •Durham—Wednesday, 2 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather aad other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. j^=^ ~fT 0R LONDON DIRECT. The fine Al Clipper Ship *¥$WP9am 3IA Y 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 of the undersigned, at very lib. ral rates. 3_. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK-; CO. J and Co. <_S£kS_^ TjlOR RUSSELL, WANGA l|||g||;Jj ROA, AXD MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Mond«y. at 5 p.m. (weather permitting!. Passengers booked and small -oarcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WA_7GAREI~AND MANGAPAL The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. F<__t COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 -noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's. Waiheki. FOR MEROURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect wfch the s.s. 'Stflffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROW-EN"A will leave as follows:— Wednesday, 30th January At o o'clock p.m. Calling at Tainaa to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGO R, Manager. ZZZ "in.i_.EST SHIP FOR LON jg|2|g|^ J} DONDON DIRECT. __\^^^^^^ The r__.agnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, Capt. Aeohd. Robertson-, now loadi-g, and having the greater part of her eargja engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight, or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED). Agents. J&_3*. OAiiQUE (LORKAINE,» #(^^^!^__t> *FROM LONDON. IMsaasS^t Consignees are requested to **^^' >->•&& pass Entries, and obtain Delivery Orders, from the undersigned, for their Goods. Without delay. impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed i.t 10 o'clock ami., on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). . ~ Aii&nts. Au-kland. 2<S h January, 1878.



QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. *S_-____s- The 8-s- kin a will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and IVlangatoroto Rivers, Pahi _-d Mata kohe. every Tuesday's morning's tide, reiurning 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 ir-rt Albert on Mondays. J I CASEYJ-_SON._ «£_*_**_. QTEAMON THE "KAIPARA AA?AA> O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY. Captain RAWSON, will leave Helcnsville every Tuesday and lhnrs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. _, , „ ir ,, v nw Passengers leave Auckland, per GUY U* CORK on. Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.-U p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY Se SON. Red Office, Wharf. <€__-__-_ T7*OR THE HOT SPRINGS, jB3G-i& F MAHURANGI. MATAKANA. • ■^-^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as tin dor:— 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, Kawatj, and OMAHA. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. b-or freight onpuosage »PJ^*° BKy . K . so>T . ■, fSSkOb^_ TTIXCURSION to WAIWERA l^elil (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain B-tTH, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 0 o'clock. Return Ticket*, 10s. CAgEY _ & SoN «sav^^ TTj-XCURSION TO CORN lll2gp- J__ WALLIS AND MANUKAU *S=^S^HEADS The s _. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 8 a.m. on TUESD. •"'. 29th instant. Return T.ckets, 2s (5d each. -ftTOTICE TO SHIPPERS OF l|||§g; L. CARGO to RIVERHEAD. No Cargo will be received after 2.15 p.m., under any pretence whatever. & i^S^T CjTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after oth June, Steamers will leave as under:— „,-___. From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Rivei-head—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON". .-*,. -v -OASSENGERS* LINE OF JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA "ASSMbSSsssi Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. 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 acoonimodation 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 particularsScn application to L. D. NATHAN Se CO.. ) OWKN & GRAHAM. J-Agent3. CRUTCKSHANK fe CO.. J AUSTRIA'S ATTITUDE. \,\7E have Just Opened a Beautiful Line TV in Fancy Tweeds, for Boy»' and Gentle men's wear. We nuke Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SA____;L COOMBES 8c CO.. City C-'otbing Mart, 82, Queen-street, "XT OTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, <_TRE MOVED "©& To the Premise* of MESSRS. COMBES fe DALDY. QUEEN-STRBBT. f\ N . S A L E DUFFIELirS ADELAIDE FLOUR, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIK December 3, 1577. "TIUK PR I VA T E SALE. To Close Paktxebship Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Rkvil Se cm. H, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in Ars. class, working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaxing down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes. Haul-up Gear, limb-. _, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield& -Co., Albert Iron Foundry. TO"T"HE W0 RK IN G MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. Gd., well worth 255. SAMU-L COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ATE AT O COAIT COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Suction, as follows :— 5 tons, ana «nder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s Gd „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ -lack 12sGd „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent,to Mr James Ronaldson, Minuger, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. EIDETEST "PUFFIN G," but it is not such to advertisß 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. fig" Give them a trial. cAM CEL COOMEB i Se CO., 92. Queen-street. 1 ¥ 5H YINNERT o"N, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeaee Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of ah common work g^r Country Orders punctually attended to. T^j RU R V BAKERY. NOTICE.—To the Inhabitante! of the Great South Road and along the Railway line; Ouand after the 2_th instant, Best Bread, id. the 21b. loaf. „ „ N.E.— Genuine Brown Bread. Drury, January 25, 1-78.



J-VMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. 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 os., in case. .._.., N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING H O U S E, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson ha» opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. lil ISH E R AND CO., 1 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 -waitedon in town or wnhnrhs W~ A. WATERMAN beg_ to in form _ his friends and the public of Auckland that he ha 3 taken over those old established DINING R00M.., 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 a; all hours. ,_ qELLIN ~G O F F ! James Ah Kew and Co. bog to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a g' eat Variety of Knglish and Chinese Fancy Goods. Teas, Tobaccos. Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade. Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONB, OIL, 9 CG-.OUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhungings, Scrim, Paints, Oilp, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown. Ornamental, and Photographic Olass, Picture* Frame and Tapestry Moulding- Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. <".ass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os and 97, QUEKN-STJFtEKT. CLARK E B R OTHE RS, (Late Crombies). Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portrait-token instantaneously. T"*. R E S H S H I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STR WET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL N O T I C E. ~Tbe business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IP. E L AND B R0 T 11 ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANTNERS 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. gGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO~BUT CHERS, SETTLERS, FARM- EtiS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, Sec, Sec. at highest market rates, in _».y quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners axd Leather 2_aa'u_ actprers, Auckland. a UCKLA-_"_ATMANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Lat_ Hill Se Fenton). By Special G-^iS^#^->- Appointment Excellency "4_-»^*-»*^-—«**'the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, Oi, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ■jv| k. t. tr a f f o rd, SURGEON /l&SpSja! Wakefield- DENTIST, street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. S X I N N E R, » builder, carpenter, and JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Wor_men. Shop Fronts. OIHoe Fittingß, fee, &c. VfE.W G E A S O N'S rji EA S Are carefully selected, and n-any Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and pold at the usual Prices—2/. 2/6, 3/, and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 . _. Refined Sugars and General Groceriks of the Best Quality, at Prices that will satisfy every Purchaser. GOODS DELIVERED, Please Note the Address :— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL .GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market. 252, QUEEN STREET. AUCKLAND. Branch Store. _-M-.R_-STR.ET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. A N D J. S 0 P P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, >_, O KH cc TTTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL ~ Bi DECORATIVE PAINTER. » P-3 ,_, Estimates furnished, and experienced Z J_l Workmen pent to all parts of the Province. ft " J.H. requests attention of Builders and fc 'Z others to his Now Glassing _ Tariff. ) -** " J. HENDERSON. j w . te! S, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with on most 1 _aso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland^ Also, Agent fcr Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and L'oolung of Pas sengers.



TAMES B U T C II E R Pf CARTER, CONTRACTOR. Sec 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 . M A R X S , • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAP-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec. Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron axd Lead Pipe, axd all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, C H A P E L - S T R E E T, 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. Guthrie & Larnach'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, Felloes, Knave;, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards ■ Washing Boards, Butter Fii kins Cheese Presses, Sec £_*" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager TT AMIL TO N~ WAI X A T"a SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assprtmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c., &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. t&- Agent: Auckland Evening Star. T UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY", for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it -loses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Sevkn to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Managar. m G. f3 A N D E S~ JL 9 SURVEYOR. Hamilton, Wat.kato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest;notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district o ables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. nII EA P TO MBST 0N E S CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. IN S U It A N C E * C O M PAN I 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 11, 1878. pALVANISED IRON \. OR KS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at Che*Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbirjg Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gaantting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. • S. PARKIER has erected rirst-class machinery, and having completed all* 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 ooasting vessel, receive immediate attention. _, S. PARKER, Li-E-JSED Plumber for Auckla. Waterworks. wkblksley-strket. *T7f.R-T,ANT_. VTIXEY'S BLACfcK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixc.v's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest, and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Hurnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id.. 2d., and Id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. o~^~ ~W A L E By the Undersigned, ex California from 'Frisco: 1 eases Brooms. 30 bai rels Pork 8 cases Bams, 10 casks JNeatsfoot Oil 30 casks Glue. H. CAN HAM. rT.HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, 1. AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndha?_-sthekt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without the-- presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be Lad 011 application. TyiTG AEGANS" MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdev, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in btock -2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments ; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and several Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 g"ineas, for £10. Flutes, Vioiins, Musical Boxes __nd*-_usici»l Albums, &; _ T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission Agent, Wharf. Onehunga. JN O. 0. CL O U G 11* MASEFIELD& BLI-DINGS, Alb Xi- -street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, ' Viola, and Oboe. dramatic leader, etc. Bra^s and String . nnda ttinj.'i)'. »nd Musica I I'ieces effectively arrnnued for the same 1 Jor any iiibtrumeniallou or number v of performers. Concert-, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended.



riHUECH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \y SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, February Ith. JA S. ADAMS. B.A. TTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. • Duties will be resumed on MONDAY", the 2Sth instant. . . SOU CI, EMILY PLACE. Airs. S__yle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 23th inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Sth July, and the Ist October. ________ MR~BEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Le«sons on the Piano forte, Violin. Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on Ja.nuary 21. %/TR F. B. WOOD HA M, IVJL TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N. B. —Evening instruction to Gentlemen. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL (In union with the " Society of Arts," London), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Master? :' Mr. .TOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Arts"). Mr. G. WAKING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity(, from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art-MR KENNETH WATKIN3, Artist. School will Re-open on MONDAY, Jan. 28. An Evf.ni^g Class, for Young Ladies, in English, Writing, and Arithmetic, will be held on MONDAYS and Thursdays, from 7 to 8.30 p.m.. commencing 28th instant Terms: One Guinea per quarter, in advance. A similar clas? for Gentlemen, on Tuesdays a,nd Fridays, commencing 29th inst. A Special Class will be formed for Candidates preparing for the Civil Service and University Examinations. Terms : 2 Guineas per quarter. For particulars apply at the School on and after 17th inst. STABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES, PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. Mrs. Kayk Wright wishes to inform her friends, and the parents of her pupi's, that School Duties will (D.V.) be resumed on WED NESDAY, 31) th January, 1878. A Pupil Teacher required. Vacancies for 2or 3 Boarders. XjtfA TERLOO QUADRANT.—Mr- Vr Norman's School.—The First Quarter of the Year will Commenoe on Wednesday, 30th January, 1878. mO STONE"MASONS AND OTHERS. Vende*- will le received until 4 p.m. of THURSDAY', 31-t instant, for the Erection of Retraining-wall, Draining, Sec, in Beresford street. Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWAPD BARTLEY, Architect. TT.ORMING AND DRAINING SOUTH -P END CHAPEL-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 25, IS7S. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY", 30th instant, for Work as above, in terms, specification, and conditions at the oilice of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Teudc—_ to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. rgIENDERS FOR LIGHTING TOWN X CLOCK. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 22, IS7B. _ The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDXESD AY, 30th inst.. for Fitting and Lighting the Town Clock, in terms of specifica tions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as nbov. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. T-XEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. NOTIFICATION O. THE VALUATION LIST. Take Notice—That the Valuation List for the Devonport District, for the year 1873, is now open foi inspection at the Post-office, Devon port. All objections thereto must be left, at the Office, Devonport Hall, on or before the loth February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Office of the District Board, Devon port Hall, not less than seven days before the next Bitting of the said Court, W. 11. BROWN, Chairman of District Board. ry*. E S T I M O N I A L S. Queen-street, Auckland, Jan. 21, 187S.—Mr. Lake. Sir,—We have tried your Blacking, and we consider it the best we have ever used.— Yours truly, W. J. O. _ kr Se Co., Bootmakers. 49, Shortland-street.—Mr. Lake,—l have tried your Blacking, and must say it is really good.— I remain, yours. Sec, C. Fort, Bootmaker. To Mr. Lake.—Sir,-1 have tried your Black ing, and I find it equal to the imported article, and better than any Auckland marie Blacking.— I remain, yours. &c, JaMKS Nokkis. Boot maker. Ponsonby. Mr. Lake,—l have personally tested on differ ent boots your preparation agxinst Day and Martin's best imported Bracking, and forbril liancv of lustre, yours is the superior of the two. —T. B. Han.va. OKD, Queen-treet, Auckland.— January 20,1878. THOMAS LAKE, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay. r\ATS!,OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. 1 Messrs. Close Eros., j I Grow's and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. Millinery _ M^unery \\\ mrs. butter worth, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety.') TRIMMED HATS, FROM l/ 11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C M. ks. Butte rwor th, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY" DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. Q (JEEN~S TREET, Auckland. . .



RC. GRE E N WO O T) 9 OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE. LAND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. AUCKLAND. For Sale, at Mount Albert, GO acres of good Land, fenced, well water, d, and laid down in grass, House, and other improvements, junction of four roads: a very valuable prop, rtv, and will be sold a bargain, £1000. Terms £200 cash, balance at £6 per cent, per annum. For Sale, a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden : large allotment. GG x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees : land has all been trenched; freehold- Price. £1300. Terms easy. Fo'1 Sale, 1-roomed Cottose, verandah, good stable. large allotment. GG x 100 fe. t. si'tmte in Hacket-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. Terms, £60 cash : balance. 12s. Gd. per week. 1' or Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, .rood garden and orchard, planted with choice t rees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. For Sale, choi'-e Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market gardens. Sec Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; balance can remain at G %. For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market garden . ami close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash ; balance, for a term of years, at 8 %. For Sale, a Do .ruble Farm of 50 acres, 34 miles from town, good house and out-buildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Station on the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms easy ".For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from -1.000 to 20,000 acres, all rich land, and on favourable terms. For Sale. 73 acres of Land near the Lake, North Shore. Price. £2 per acre. For Sale, several Hotels in town and country. Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Small Farm, within 10 miles m Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House. Land, axd Estate Agent, Market House, Auckland. _nr_fT ON AND SON, c HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, at-civland. FOR SALE, TO BE LET OR SOLD, a corner allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house. General Store, Butcher's Shop, Outbuildings, Sec, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass. The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and 4-rail fence. ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu, , , GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with 'arge allotment, situatod in the best part of the Grafton Road. Go?-d view aud healthy situatiop. Can be sold cheap. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room. Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furnituro together as it stands. Fuither particulars can bo obtoinedupon appli cation to H. 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 large rental. A good investment in the heart of the city. GREAT SOUTH ROAD—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. NOKTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water t'ronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRaFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 5s per calendar month. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. ,_, CROS^-STREET, NEWTON".—Two Four roomed Jottages. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Vcraddah. an acre, of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STR-ET.—Large andcom morlious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. TO BE LET, Queen-street, No. 7, now in the occupation of H. Gilfillan, Esq., a Large Stoic, three stories and cellar, suitable for Wholesale Business.—H. Ashton and Son, House, L«.nd. and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand insurance Buildings. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent 3, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildingg. MES AND NORTH'S SWEEP, ? In. 2. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. £1000. £1. -0. £1000. TO BE RUN ON THE Sth FEBRUARY, 1878. 1000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH. First Horse .. .. £500 0 0 Second Horse 200 0 0 Third Horse 100 0 0 Starters (divided) 100 0 0 Non starters (divided) 100 0 0 Total .. .. .. -• £1000 0 0 The drawing will take place directly the list is full, under the supervision of a Committee of responsible gentlemen from tha gentlemen present. Subscribers residing at a distance drawing horses will be immediately telegraphed to. Whenever obtainable, please forward P.O. order or crossed cheques, with exchange added. Tickets to be obtained from GEO. NORTH, Lambton Quay; Or, JOSEPH AMES, Star Hotel, Wellington. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at *be VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wooo Trrrntvo in all its Bkanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC'" BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings^ "T MEII E V CHRISTMAS. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply of CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jams, Stone Fruit, 7id per tin Tart Fruits, in 21b. tins. 9d per tin Vestas, Plaids, 9d per doz. TEAS FO R THE MILLION!! FRENCH &CO.'S OUTH 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 Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. TV' E W ZEAhAJNJJ EN S U RAN CE i^ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - «l,00t*».0Of. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of ever? description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie aubtect to special arrangements. «v 1 osswh Promptly PArn. OHOKOR P. PTERC- Manager. ITS it anything like common sense to go JL and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Q .yen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well iiuiac (...oth'-s lor 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street.



TH E A T RE R O YA L. Proprietor ~...R. J. DeLias. GRAND T "I? W GRAND CONCERTS. ______ V JL . CONCERTS. THIS EVENING, 2STH JANUARY, IS7S Last Night of the Season! GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to MR. J. LEVY, under the immediate patronage of His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett. Esq.). the City Council, and the principal Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland, who have s-.sDified their intention of being present, on this occasion. PROGRAMME:—Part I. March, "LeNuit," Ist time (Gottsehalk)— Signor Giorza , „ Duct. -'Ernani,'' Ist time (Verdi)— Miss Pitts and signor Rosnati Cavatina, "Or la sull 'onda," Ist time (Merca dpnte—Miss Pitts Ba'lata, "Bal Masque," Ist time (Verdi)—SlG. Rosnati . ,_, _ . Song, "'Sing, Sweet Bird," Ist time (Gantz)— Mrs. Levy Aria, " Una voce poco r.. (Rossini)—J__\ x Trio, '• Martha"' (Flct.w) Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 11. Grand Duet from "Norma," Ist time (Bellini.— Mrs. Levy and Miss Pitts "Aye .Maria," Ist time (Schubert)—LEVY. Romanza, "Huguenots" (Meyeroeer) — Signor Rosnati Sonu- (by desire), "Bread and Cheese and Kisses" (Mallandaini)—Mrs. Levy Grand Transcription, "Traviata" (Verdi)— Sig. Giorza Ballad, " Alone" (Storch)—Miss Pitts Paganini's Greatest Violin Solo on the Cornet by ' Mr. Levy (Paganini)—LEVY " God Save the Queen !"— Signor Gi*r_a. Dress Circle, 5- ; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), -Is.; Stalls, 35.; Pit, 2s. Box Plan at Upton's. To commence at a. Carriages at 10.15. m he at re n o Ya l. JL Proprietor .... Mr. R.J. De Lias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Royal Italian Opera. FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS ! G RAND INAUGURAL NIG lI T, FRIDAY EVENING, Ist February, When the charming, acccmulis-ked, and cele brated Prima Donna, Drarnmatica Assoluto, SIQNORA AUGUSTA GUADAGNINI, Who has achieved a brilliant success in Europe, and in all the principal cities of the Australian Colonies, under the management of W. S. Ly ster, Esq., will appear in conjunction with the world renowned artistes, SIGNOR A MARIA CARANTI VITA, Prima ft on n a assoluto ; SIG NORA MaIIGHERITA VENOSTA] Prima donna contralto assoluto : SIGNORI P. PALADINI and E. CAMERO, Primo >"».ori assolnti: SIGNOR GIOVANNI GAMBETTI Primo baritone assoluti; SIGNOR GaETANO CESARI, Primo bas<-n »s join to; SIGNOR AUGUSTO TESSADA, Basso buffo assoluto: SIGNOR ALFREDO BERZONI, Baritone brillante; And Thirty other Arf.stes. composing the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The Season will be inaugurated by the pre sentation of Verdi's (favourite Opera, IL TROVATORE! To be followed by "II Barhiere di Siviglia," "Un Ballo in Maschera,** "Sonnambula,* " l^rgia," " Faust," Sec, Sec., Sec Terms of Subscription :—For the Dress Circle, 2i tickets (transferable), available for any night. Six Guineas; Oichestra Stalls (strictly select),2l tickets, ditto ditto, Four Guineas. Admission for the Evening's Performance:— Dress Circle, 7/6 : Stalls, 1/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. O. NOB ILL Agent. t _ ". HE GREAT WAX W~OK X S JL EXHIBITION Now open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia. Queen-street One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures over Exhibited, comprising Royalty, States men, Philanthropists. Heroes, Nove lists, &c. &c. Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILONI fe CO. "VT E W _I ARRET HAL L. A PUBLIC* BALL wi 1 be given in the above Hall on MONDAY, -Bth instant. Good Music wi_t be provided. Dounle Tickets, 7s 6d each, to be obtained of the Secretary. JAS. McEWEN. Secretary. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES "'"the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION _F MECHANISM"? Si_L_i_E, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. ;It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica. Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the " Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER: it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T <*.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necesst_,.y for us to enaeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewinpr Machines ertve the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—-Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 Os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle. Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YKAJ-S Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. F?ffe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuitiou free of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. fi L O T H I N ri MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. "£—, Our arrangements are such that, wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permatien customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO &'McK AI G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suik-J, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Cd. M;_—s Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s fid. Tweed, Cloth. Diagonal ,'and Diced Pagets, from 17s. Gd. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEK-STREET. esr SHIRTS. -53a Perfect Fit &Superior Valhe Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart- to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. Is. Gd., ss. Gd., 6s. fid., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS Be_s British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, -Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. QAKGO *~M CX. AI-G' | QUEEN-STREET.' Next E. Waters, Confectioner.