The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-FO. 8,476.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MARCH 1 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



—^ta^ TTfOR SYDNEY AND MEL *g||j£lT iUit BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (from telegraphic advices), left Sydney yesterday. 26th. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, the 6th March. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 27,1877. r ig^^-pACIFIC MAIL STEAM •w&ixal& SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage aPplyt° OWEN & GRAHAM, Aeents, Auckland. ~^TT~ QTEAM TO SYDNEY. , "P^^^^s. Tv E S D A V, \iMMlM^=3^ sth March. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY'^HE^BSkIo^f MACFARLANE, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—Maech, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTBLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 p.m. U. 55 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, ANf» PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oritEET Wharf. Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, 4 p.m. — Tatjpo .... Thursday, 14th, 4p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 28ch, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSKLL, BAY ~~OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 4th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Monday, llth, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and POUT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — sas" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL * NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. i§as2fe^ a TEAM TO THE THAMES ,4|||g|g;kJ AND OOROMANDEL., ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 11.45 a.m' From Thames—" Durham—Friday. 4 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Durham—Monday, 9 a.m. Durham laid up on Monday aad Tuesday for inspection. Not responsible for Good 3 or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «sa^^ QTEAM TO AND FROM j||||||g;O RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after Cth June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. • • . S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON. ,5^33^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, 3S»§2§^,jO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, sill sail as undar :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or,: P assagea P jly c to gEY & «ga*%^ QTEAMONTHEKAIPARA J|gHr|g>- £3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ins's trills Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.60 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ~&k«S^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. ■^^^ 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. j . CASEY & SQN , A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP j|||j|||;i\_ COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHER V CROSS WUI leave Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY, Ist March, at 5 p.m. w> LoD dkr. Manager Auckland Steamship Co. I^^^ A,UCKLAND STEAMSHIP lg||Bg»/%_ COMPANY. ~ FOR NAPIER. TheS'S' PRETTY JANE , Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on MONDAY, the 4th March, at 5 p.m. • Manager. ITIOR LEVUKA AND .£} SAMOA. The favourite clipper schooner MAZEPPA, 111 tons register, F. M. GAitRAWAY, Master, will leave for tho-above ports on or about SATURDAY. 2nd March, carrying freight and passengers. ~ , For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agenta. February 25,1878.



rt. v CITEAM TO LONDON, O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHLMBORAZO, 3,847 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10 th day of April, 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. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply fco BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. IJ^OR RUSSELL, WANGA JD ROA, AND M.\NGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small riarccls prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR -WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho 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,ra. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all BAY OF Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 4th March Friday, Bth March Wednesday, 13th March Monday, 18th March Friday, 22nd March Wednesday, 27th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. grfeg^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- J|||||||;kJ LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANAand ROTOITI. T 1 m c Table: From Auckland- Saturday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Eotomahmana, 5.30 p.m. Return Fares, per Kotomanalui: Saloon, 103.; Steerage, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TIXNS, agents. W A I U X U. *^££z*&** The s.s. L A.LL AROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March I—Friday, 5.30 p.m. 2—Saturday, 9 a.m. 4—Monday, 7 n.m. 4—Monday. 11 a.m. 6—Wed., 7.45 a.m. " 6—Wed., 12 noon 9—Saturday, 9 a in. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mill 3, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at S a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson'& Mac'arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHKIE & LAKXACH (LIJIITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket H^fe«, ff ° R WAIUKU. ■<*^Mm» The pSi OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March I—Friday, 5 p.m. I—Saturday, 9 a.m. 4—Monday, 8 a.m. 4—Mondaj, 11 a.m. 6_\y e fl n eaday, 8 a.m. 6—Wednesday. 12 noon 9—Saturday, 8 a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, T7l LW I N B. DICKSON, flij DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and complied, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Chainptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M" ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of mtere.c—W. H. Con neU, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at" a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.- S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has"on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c jq- O T_ _I 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 a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give tho satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks. Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed,' or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. j®" Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-stre"et Blast, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wblleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very Bmall advano on cost for cash. COAL AND FIREWOOD'YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good openinc, as there is no other yard near the OCa ' J. LEWIS, Upper.Queen-street.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRKET. A FBW DOOK3 ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 45.; Geneva, 3s. fid.: 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 A-N D 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 A. WATERMAN begs to inform 9 his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been t>o3towed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. SELLING- 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 Jot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, c CGiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oifPaporhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Pictures-Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 07, QUEKN-STRBET. CLARKE BROTHER S, (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. FRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES Ji L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. I~r~e land b~r ot he rs, 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, &o. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-Street. Works: Panmui'e, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoocls shipped to'all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM BRS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned. aro'Ca'sh Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tullow.Boeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, hi any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special es-^u-'<UilW?TEr*b Appointment Excellency Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. 1YI" R. T. TR A FFO RD, SURGEON j^S^a} Wakefield- DENTIST, iJuffftyf street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CA.RPFCNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings, fee, &c. -jj T qWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STExIM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel).. Having introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work- S3T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P E T, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * 0 W oq TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL . _OL DECORATIVE PAINTER. P3 p> . •„ Estimates furnished, and experienced ;=} Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O A — J.H. requests attention of Builders and W !z . , others to his New Glazing Tariff. J# J. HENDERSON. ( m H . O A $ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN QOPFET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, . Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. I^TIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. T\ H S A L E 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 Bhip's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing « Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure 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. IT A M I L T O N, WAIKATO. SANDJES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always ou Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs. Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco; Fancy Goods, JL &c, in endless variety. f?»W '.:'■■ ' i@r Agent: Auckland TCvenins Star. Tip G. S A N D E S X» " SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. • Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district .enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions fronj clients with, accuracy ami dispatch. Ci HE A P TOMBSTONES J .CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. 1 TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE. AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Gitre ua a call before purchasing elsewhere. LA card.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S., 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, \ | J jHIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. W.L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. Tie Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Kcut'a. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. ;: ' S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGIISG, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. COREUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, - Wellesley-street. Plumbing Wosrk in every Branch of the Trade. GasflttbaKpf every style done at shortest notice. Experienced, Workmen sent to any part of the Country. I '' . ' S. PARKER has erected iirst-class machinery, and having completed all_nis "arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. Li3t of Prices forwarded upon: application. Orders per coach* train, carrier, or coasting veseel, receive immediate attention. i afc S. PARKER, Li^psiJsED Plumber fok Acckla V ■ WATERWORKS, &.' w«llksli<:y- street, /^ HEAP TIMBER J CHEAP TIMBER Tho Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes ratos. Wood Turning in alt, its BnANCHKS.— 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. , WE 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 Gs. 11<1.. equal to what any other House in town are selling at da. 6d. £3T Give them a trial. ■ ESAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. _" Cash Buyers of Tallow. 0 THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. Wo can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and tinder 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. 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. "T Mi M~C LA CHL AN, O • 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 Alpaccasand Corda M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Bine Lustres M in diamond, &— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §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 Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. tssr Comparison Invited. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON j\. RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "T UCKLAND PERMANENT GO ■J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal-and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p -week amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years .. .... 12 6 130 0 0 6 years.. .... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 15G 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. I JOHNBATGBR, Hi Secrotaiy.



MR. F. B. WOOD If A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Caro of Messrs. J, Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.^-Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ipONSONEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for thi3 year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. (HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.-j Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 26th April; lGth July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. _-;;;• • ...5/11 ~, .■ . BUYS'A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS P.IEOE., •1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, -AT LINABURY.'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 60., AT LINABURY'S. Small Pbofits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. American sheetings and calicoes, at ;«." LINABURY'S. ,' .r Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, DBEsg<3ooDS, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, \ _ . Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. i= ' . ' We are NOW" OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS; GOODS, • ' ■ MILLINERY,-'&C; ay inabury & no,, 201 & 206, quekn-street, Auckland. PAUL &. S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reaspnable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices Riven on application. "jmNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY] MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial Limestone, is nowprepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view-at the yards. "' Iron Enclosures, rhoice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. _j / mtlOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, viotoria-street east, Auckland. R. FAULUEK, (Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street P~A~P~E~ R H A N G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 car packages -Wk 574 PAPER HANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paint 3 Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson' 3 Anticorrqsion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron 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 STiIEET. Auckland, January 23.1878. ITmerican" sewing machines the largest sale in australia. Reduced Pkice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, 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. 1 THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica. Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. _^ This UNEQUALLED MACHINBf uses: a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch1 (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ," \t 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. Linen, or Cotton Thread. . It is not necessary for us to endeavour to de 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 Sewing Machines givo he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hjnmeer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. AUsecurely 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 *m!ere the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct topur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Solo Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and 1 uitioi. free of charge j. v. BREDA, Shortland-street.



rf^LOTHIN/^ MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. ItSL Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suite, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. M?.n's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, O UEEN-STREET. £F SHIR TS, -m Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS j Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d.,65. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS —FLAX SHIRTS— Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid ■Best French Cambric, speoial patterns, 4s. 6d. .. . and as. 6d. CARGO & tT/T CJZ AI G, . QUEEN-STREET, ; Next E. Waters, Confectioner. SPECIAL. iiHEAP T INES ,'"■*■ '*N- " - • DRAPERY AND; CLOTHING •■* - - FOR THE •?;'«! ' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ' • ;'* .L-IL ATKINS ::..::' ; — Will Shew the Foi.lo\ving'-Chbap Lines. i . During:, the Christina's . 7 '.I , Holidays :— ■ A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at I 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 - - ! Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades i Cheap Japanese Silks ' Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslhi3 A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original pricea. -Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fjschus,' Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Gurtains,' Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods; for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, - Trousers and Vests, : j ' ; Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and' Youths' Suits, &c, • Scoj,, &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. r _. VJIf .., #i THE NEW PITH HELMICT. '""*^ ' Job*Linerof Men's Stpaw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of . Boys, Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A. Larger Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. • H» " A TKINS. HASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE," EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with-five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. InOKTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoie. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. 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 d«sirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands, Fuither particulars can be 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 n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— f ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL, (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STRjEE i .—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan. containing" three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country, BRIGHTON.—a 7-roomed Cottage, Bright Road, next door to the residence of R. Woo-i Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom modious 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 lot. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. D W A R D L E W,I S (Late with L. D. Nathan & Co.), WINE & SPIRIT MEPCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Custom-house-street, Auckland, KEEPS in "STOCK Best Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, GROCERIES. TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Markb.t Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attended to by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the New Zealand Markets. Good Storage—Bond and Free. SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lignts for Vessels, &c, &c. > S.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. VICTORIA-ST EETili " ;



THEATRE ROYAL Proprietor R. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. - MILLION PfiICES ! THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, » March. 1, Rossini's Immortal Opera, MOSE IN EGITTO! WHEN HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. HAS SIGNIFIED HIS INTENTION OP HONORING THE OPERA WITH HI3 PRESENCE. SATURDAY EVENING, March 2, LUCREZIA BORGIA ! Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admission:- Dres3 Circle, II; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Box Office as usual at Upton's, Queen-street. ' -. ; - .; ..• 10. NOBILJ,- Agen> 'f - -.. AL B E R T H" A L L, Near Theatre Royal, . qcebn-stkeet. W FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!!! ■*!», COMMENCING MONDAY NEXT, MARCH i, CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! i New and Unrivalled Scenes • of ~:■-. STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE!!! (NOVELTIES EVERY MIGHT). TURKISH AND RUSSIAN VIEWS! ; ' The Magnificent : . . ..CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE! :_ : . •;-, . &c,,&c, &c. RUSSIAN J ST. -PETERSBURG, *. RUSSIAN ? i VIEWS. 1 Moscow, &o. j VIEWS; ; POKTKAIT OF THE S3IPEEOR OF RUSSIA. The late War Tragedies, together with the pre ; sent menacing attitude, of Russia, and the dejected aspect of Turkey, invest these •' 'countries with a world-wide interest. \'* 0 BRITISH 'INTERESTSj- I 1'"' '"" " ' ILLUSTRATE!} BY., VIEWS OF EG YPT.r THETBOeJPHORUS, &o. ; «r" COLONIAL SCENES' "^i' "j Embracing1 VIEWS-of DUNEDIN, CHRIST-' CHURCH, NELSON, and if .possible, of ! AUCKLAND., These, are being prepared,for exhibition in Great Britain, in order to give a' faithful repre sentation of New Zealand.Cities^nd" the beauty l of her landscapes. ■ These-views have beenob-, tamed regardless'of expense, and are intended' io impress the British •community with the1 highly civilised and'progressive character t 6f. the Colonies, and the adjairable field operifor men of energy and capital. 'It i 3 proposed that the New Zealand Government sliall"authorise a . Free Exhibition of these Views'through the'; United Kingdom. ■ ■ r* jp m. -E.- .;,•-;,.■. V The stately Vatican,, with its magnificent • j . Galleries. . ,t ; The Colossal.Church of St. Peter, &c. ... . ■■■ •* PORTRAIT OF POPEi PIUS IX. :■•"• : -, . " .Togetherwith.- . .>;'. .... t 2000-Vie-ws of ths Most Striking- and Scenery "in the :Wobld. ■ ■ Real Snow Storms'!" Vesuvius1 in Eruption-! ; Other Novelties too numerous to mention. 'The Entertainment concludes with the Amusing Optical Detoioijpf THE DANCING SKEJiETANI- - MILLION PRICES: 2s. and Is. ; • - *\D<sbrs open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock.^ CJ T. £5 MENT ASSOCIATION.—The Inaugural Meeting of the Eighth Half-session of the above Association will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, March 4th. Admission FREE. Programme in future adver tisement.—WM. COOPER, Hon. Sec. C A R T. E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, WBLLESLEY-STREET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best quality at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed on. Shipping and Country orders punctually attended to. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Saturday, march 9, 1878. Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH- JUMP.-One Prize 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Prizes. ONE MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupiis of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.—One Prize. QUARTER-MILE LEVEL RACE.-Two Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Sixa-side).-Six.Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATUKDA.Y, 2nd March, at 9 P" m" ALFRED KING Hon. Seel! "VTE-W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR ROLLING STOCK. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Railway Wagons, similar to those now in use on the .New Zealand Railways, including all iron and wood work. By command. ...^ CAp^UT|IER s, Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February, IS7B. OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders wi!l be received by the undersigned . till TUKSDAY next, the sth prox., at 4 p.m., for. certain Works on the Mount Roskill Road. Plan and specification can be seen at Mr. Aliwright's office, 201, Queen-street. • Chairman. "pi Ii N C ~N G. TENDERS will be received till noon on SATURDAY, 9th March, for about 32 Miles of Wire Fencing, in two lots. Specifications may be seen, and all further information obtained on application. ROBT. GKO. HILL & CO., Wairau Creek. N.B.—Steamer leaves Relcnsville for Wairau Creek first tide every Tuesday. _____ nn o B v i l D E R s. AUCKLAND RETAIL BRANCH NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Tenders will be received \ip to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the 4th of March, for the Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of EDAVARD MAHONEY. ri I T V . L* E V E L S. , City Council Offices, Feb. 21,1878 It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of "Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— WELLINGTON-STREET, and yNION-STREET. • Plans may i>e , ; seen in the City Surveyor's Office; and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, "will be heard by the Council at a MKETiNG to be "held on WEDNESDAY* 27th March, 1878. ..',. . All obiectiohs must be in writing, addressed ■; to the Council, and1 sent to them not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear obiections. V xi • P.. A7 PHILLIPS. Town Clerk.