The Evening Star.

Vol. IX—No. '2,448.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY. JANUARY 26, 18.8.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-£^*i__^ TTIOR SYDNEY AND MEL SUE&E BOURNE. Tho fast and favourite s.s. HER 0, Captain Logan, (from telegraphic advice) is detained in Melbourne until the 25th instant. .She is due hero on the 3rd proximo, nnd will leave for the above ports on or about WED NESDAY, oth February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agent?. 16, Q-ieen-ftreet, Auckland, January 15, 1577. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND£(LIMITED). Tuie Table—January, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Man*t tttatt. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 29th, 4 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR T A D R A NG A. POVERTY I_Al, NA^IRR. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, fkom Quken ofßEET **'HAU£. Tacpo Thursday, 31st, Ip.m. — FOR BUSSKLL. BAY OP ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, 29th, G p.m. — x*r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 3lst January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent. ofF double fares, to ports within he Colony: available till 2Sth February. HENDERSON & MaCFARL-NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 4J|||ii;iSL. COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. ThCS' S' PRETTY JANE Will leave for Napier direct on SATURDAY, the 26th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER. Mannerer Auckland steamship Co. msaF °X "AAA 1 uK u ,:*Kis=3=q£*s'" The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — . From Onehunga: From W aiuku : Jan. Jin 23—Monday, 32 noon 23—Monday. 4 p.m. 30—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 30—Wednesday, S p.m. Feb. Feb. I—Friday, 5 p.m. 1— Saturday, 9 a.m. Excursion from Waiuku, calling at all stat'ons, on Thursday, 9 a.m. Fare, 2s Gd. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at S a.vi. Single Fares, 3/6: Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to c01!e,,-t Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, OR WAIUKU. <aS_f___o_« The ss- TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Jan. .lan. 29—Tuesday, 2 n.m. 30—Wednesday. 7 a.m. 31—ThU'Sd»v, 4"p.m. 31—Thursday. 5.30 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other cireuinstauces permitting. Orders to collect Good 3 left at the stores of Messrs. Hender. on & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with pronmt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j|||gsg»>C. LAND axd tub THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Ttme Table: From Auckland — Saturday, Rotomahana. 7.30 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 9 p.m. From Thames— Monday, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10.; Steerage. 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti. ss. FRAbER & TINNE, agents. TO THE THAMES. _t-*ysrry?_^_i^ AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM.. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets. 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Monday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Monday, 5 p.m. Durham —Tuesday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Saturday. 11p.m. Durham—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Durham—Tuesday. 5 a.m. Durham—Wednesday. 6 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. -rt&s_K TJIOR LONDON DIRECT. The nne A1 Clipper Ship mmBBBSi 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 undersigrnad. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, }-Shaw. Savili CRUICKSHANK Se CO.) and Co. a^vfe-^ jrtOli RUSSELL, WANGA |-I__!_-*|?> JD ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting!. Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. EOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE wiK leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. EOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the p.s. 'Staffa' for all BAY of Pr,KN*TY Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will letvve as follows:— Wednesday, 30th January At* o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). MCGREGOR, Manager. «s^fe^ QTEAM TO AND FROM ,Jg||ig;.o RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.eu City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini M „_ J. CASEY & SON. ciOj. "RTHRST SHIP FOR LON- DONDON DIRECT. Z&JjjMMs!^ The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, G_ Al at Lloyds', 713 ton 3 register. Capt. Archd, ROB-RTSO-*, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch, for freight or passage apply to Tm New Zealand Shipping Cojipany LIMITED), Agents.. *



ON THE KAIPARA. •&Zs!e3%&& The pq- 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, 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, ana for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and tor r-oit Albert on Mondays. *_-><**__, CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA fZAMSg* lO WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca iiara, Te Kopuru. Mitatat, Aratapu, Maungawhare. and D -rgaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and I hurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday moin in-r's tride. _ _ , n-r-v-v nTr> Passengers leavo Auckland, perCllY Ob COI.K on Mondays and Wednesdays, at l._U n in and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fo SON. Red Office, Wharf^ «*^*^ XnOR THE H»»T SPRINGS, mMe£%£. P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. '-^-^'KAWAU. and LIITLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBA'NK, Captain Kasper, will sail as und-r:— auc_and 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 Fat.urday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Katyao, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board wi.h but a shipping note. H-or freight or.passage SO N. " .___-****»-_ TTIXCUI .SION to WAIWERA l||tl|§fe JLli (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain &WTH. will leave, Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 oclock. Return Tickets, 10,. CAgEYJc SOY ; «aSEC EXCURSION TO CORN- WALLIS AND MANUKAU •-«S=_-_»-6'iJJ KA I)S TheS" 3' LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 3 a.m. on TUESDAY, 29th instant. "XTOTICE TO SHIPPERS OF ]^^^^13i CARGO TO RIVERHEAD., No Cargo will be received after 2.15 p.m., under any pretence whatevex^^^ & A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. Entries for the forthcoming Regatta will be received at the Thames Hotel on Saturday, the _:Gth inst., between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. EDWARD W. BURGESS, Hon. Secretary. Auckland. 18th January. _-~v -v nr.Hl- NEW ZEALAND J-^SsSfcx j|_ SHIPPING COMPANY lN^^*i_> (LIMITED Kt?.--fir-_--p-l»--_-l ~~ Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 893 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 1136 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements-of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as reqiiired, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Otlice, Christchurch. or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. AN SALE, AT COST PRICES. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings tor Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, Victoria-st ►• eet. ■|W"OTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, _2T R E M O V E D -_3» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET. AN SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. it. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877. Xp O R PRIVATE SALE. To Close Partnership Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil Se S-'MXTH, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Hoard Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together 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, self-acting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timb-.r, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co.. Albert Iron Foundry. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d • Watch K^ys, 3d. ; Watch Cleaning, Lever, Is.'-' Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 33.: Watch Hands. Gd. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. jN'.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-stkeet, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. Tn order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton. J. G. Jackson haw opened »the above. Travellers receiver! at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. 1,1 I 8 H E R AND CO., Jj 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 ail parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs TV A. WATERMAN beg_ to inform V V • 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 tontion to business to obtain a fair chare of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals a. all hours. Q< E L L I N «5 O J. F ! James Ah Kew nnd 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, .Vools. all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper t'.an any house in town. No reasonable, offer refused. Notn the address : Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade. Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, ® COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers oil Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, bhcet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Olass, Picture-Framo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Ronrs, &c. <+..\ss cut to size, and Garefully packed.—os and 97, QUERN-STREET. (CLARKE P> ROTH ER S, J (Late Crombies), Royal Fink 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. _ TJ.KES II SHI PMENTS, GSO CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A IKI E, VICTOBIA-STRT-F.T, Four Doors from tho Union Bank. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. k3 The business hi'herto carried on by Messrs. G. Hold-hip & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. M.nager. T~R~E~L A N D BR 0 T 11 E Ii S, J_ WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS ANI) LEATHKR MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill. Belting, Suction and Deli very Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure. Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO~-BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, EARM EHS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Pheepskins, Wool. Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &•.'., at highest market rates, in a»y quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rate 3. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manukactprers, Auckland. AUCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special _ Appointment to .^TOslsS.f'fXv hiß Excellency the Governor. Wholesale and Pet ail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUERN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. . TV/g B. T. T~R A FFO RD, SURGEON Wakefield- D E N T 1 S T, Gio32r? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (fiom One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced WorKm.n. sshop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec, Sec. \TBW REASON'S mEAS Are caiefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity, Strength, and Klavour, are ac knowledged to possess quality of the highest order, and sold at the usual Prices—2/. 2/6, 3/, and 3/G per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/8 « _b. Refined Sugars and General Groceries 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, Onposite City Market. 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAß Y-STRKET, Short land. & OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. J A N D J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. S, WYNDHAM-STREET, * ■ * 0 H aa TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W r_ Estimates furnished, and experienced -"5 W Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. D Q J.H. requests attention of Builders and t £i others to his New Glazing Tariff. ] # 1 J. HENDERSON. [ w * ? S, Vv'YNDHAM-STEEET. ~| OH N 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 aud Suburbs. All of which can be dea_t with on most reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent fcr Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Pakceis Delivery, and Booking of Pas. seugers.



TAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. Sec Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Hnal. Also, Firewood (cut or nncut), at raanonable rates. [Established ISSS.] W. J . M A R KS , 9 HOUSE axd SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec. Importer op Sheet Lead, Irox and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, 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 THEIP. BRANCH STOEE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, \ The following Dunedin-mahufactureu Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knave a, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Fiikins Cheese Presses, &c. _3r Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager TT A M ILTON. WALK A TO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Havo always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs. Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Sec, Sec. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Good 3, &c, in endless variety. *_-T Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. A UCKLAND SA VIA GS 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 closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. G~ S A N D E S~ • 'SURVEYOR. Hamilton*, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district cables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. jr. II EA P TOM BaTO NE 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 cah before purchasing elsewhere. INSURANC E CUM PANI ES' 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, Janumy 14,1878. pALVANISED IRON WORKS. 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 theWorkß, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Expei-ienced Workmen pent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected rirst-class machinery. and having coinpletec ali, nis arrangements foi 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 Auckla Waterworks, w KLLESLE Y-STREET. .I'oirr.Avn. VTIXEY-S BLA C k K LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy'a 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 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. Q-— -g A L E By the Undersigned, ex California from 'Frisco: 4 cases Brooms. 30 bairels Pork 8 cases Hams, 10 casks iNeatsfoot Oil 30 casks Glue. H. CAN HAM. nnilE DUBLIN I>REBS, MANTLE, JL and habit-making establish ment, Wynlham-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 Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. QR G Q R G A N. S MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonp'm Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howde*-*, Shortland-sti eet, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in ttock -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, Violins, Musical Boxes tind fMusical Albums. &". T> CLARK, Shipping and Commission* Agent, Wharf. Onphnngn. JN 0. C. (J L U U G 11- MASEFLELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe. DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands tatigln. »nd Mnsica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any iiibtrunieiitatiou pi1 number of performers. ■ Concerts, Ealls, and Quadrille Parties attended.



CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \_J SCHOOL. PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Bchool Duties will be Resumed on Monday, February lth. JAS . ADAMS. B.A. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D_ys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and oth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. T^EWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. . Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 28th instant. I S S VAUGHAN TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parn'ell. Teims on application. QANS SOUCI, EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Shavle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Quarter Dtivs for the ensuing year aro the 28th January, 22nd April, Sth July, and the Ist October. MR.- 'e'EAITE, Profepsor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte, Violin. Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. MR. 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. UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL (In union with the " Society of Arts," London), CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Head Masters :' Mi\ JOSIAH MARTIN ("Society of Art*''). Mr. G. WARING WEBB (Hoidelberg Univer sity(, from Public Training School, Sydney, N.S.W. School of Art—Mß KENNETH WATKINS, Artist. School will Re-open on MOND A.V", Jan. 28. An Evrnins Claps, for Young Ladies, in English, Writing, and Arithmetic, will be held on "Mondays and Thursdays, from 7 to 8.30 p.m., commencing 28th instanr. Terms: One Guinea per quarter, in advance. A similar clas? for Gentlemen, on Tuesdays and Fridayp, 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, 30th January, 1878. A Pupil Teacher required. Vacancies for 2or 3 .Boarders. "1/jfRS. WOOLLEY (from London and AvJL Paris), Teacher of Music and Singing, will resume her Engagements on Monday, 2Sth January, IS7B.—Karanganape Road, (City side)._ STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds street.—Mrs. J. R. Nicholson's Pupils will re-nssemble on January 30th. TJK7AT E R LrOO _QUXDRANT.—Mr?. H Norman's School.—The First Quarter of the Year will Commence on Wednesday, 30th January, 1878. MISS LITCHFIELD'S Pupils will re . as. emble on MONDAY next. January 28.—Top of Grey-street. ""fcJEW ZEALAND-LEAD~AND GAL- Y% VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTO hIA - 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. TT AIP ARA-P UN U I RAILWAY. No. 7, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Ofiice, Auckland, 15th January, 1878. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 30th January, 1878, .or the Erection of a Manager's House at Helensville. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. rjT"O CONTRACTOR S. Tenders required for Lowering a House at Parnell. Plans and specification to be seen at my office, and Tenders to be delivered on or before Monday, the 2Sth of January, at r.oon. W. F. HAMMOND. A. of the R.1.8.A.. Architect. 42, £.. Insurance Buildings. ri^ENDEUS for the Erection of a School A House at SOUTH MAUKU will be received at the Office of the Board of Education. Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of Thursday, 11th February next. Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board ; or on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Mauku. VINCENT E.jRICE, Secreiar . rr.o STONE MASONS AND OTHER?. Tendes will be received until 4 p.m. of THURSDAY, 31st instant, for the Erection ot Retaining-wall, Draining, &c, in Beresford- Plaiis. Sec, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD HARTLEY, Architect. riHENDERS are invited by the Mount __L Albert District Board until the 4th Feb., for Cutting-down and Gravelling the south end of the Kingsland Road. Information can be obtain from Mr Gladding ; or the secretary. BA. K. TAYLOR, Chairman._ FORMING AND DRAINING SOUTH END CHAPEL-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 25,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 30th instant, for Work as above, in terms, specification, and conditions at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Tenth Annual General Meeting of Share holders in the above Company will be held in Mr T. L. White's office, No. 26, Insurance Build ings, on MONDAY, January 28, at 1 p.m. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Accounts for the year ending December 31st, 1877, and to elect Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Boo^s of the Coirpany will be Closed from this date till 28th instant, both dates inclusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN. JrjN., Acting Secretary, 10, Insurance Buildings, Janu, rylS, 1878. f\ A T S ! OATS ON SALE BY [T. H. HALL & CO.



BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. ELECTION OF MAYOR. TO THE BURGESSES OE THE BOROUGH OE HAMILTON. Gentlemen,—Some time back the Waikato demanded a railway to Hamilton as a share of the Public Works policy of the then Govern ment—that has been acceded. A Borough Con stitution has been granted us upon petition ; a sum of £3,000 has been placed upon the supple mentary estimates by the present Government, as a subsidy to aid the Borough in erecting a traffic bridge over the Hver, at our request. The rapid succession of these events has placed us in a peculiar local posiiion, and demand their im mediate development, which needs all the ex perience and exertions of every burgess to direct them to a successful issue. Having, with other gentlemen, taken a pro minent part, in inducing the various General Government administrations to accede to our representations, many ratepayers suggested a requisition to me to become a candidate for the Mayoralty. To this I objected, upon the princS pie that, as without a general knowledge of what measures I would advocate or support in furtherance of the interests involved,! would be guilty of trammelling electors hy receiving their signature of support in advance. Having decided vo become, a candidate for that honour, I briefly lay before you some few of the grounds, in my opinion, upon which ihe future progress and welfare of the Borough will in a great measure depend :— First: The erection of a sub-tantial traffic bridge, to accommodate the tniiiic hereinafter referred to near the present crossing place. Secondly: Placing the advantage of railway traffic upon an equal footing through the Borough, thereby inducing all the passenger and oods traffic to pass through it. Thirdly: Tbe landed estate of the Borough, when alienated from the Crown in favour of the Borough, after making ample deductions lor commonage and reserves for public works, to be surveyed out in squall blocks, andletupon leases by auction for several years, according to posi tion and value. Fourth : An equal expenditure of the revenue of tha Borough upon all streets and roads, so that all properties should receive a comparative benefit. Fifth: Regulating the expenditure of the Borough funds, comoatible with its interests and dignity, so as to press as lightly upon the rate payers as possib c. Finance, ways and means, and other questions of interest, as a matter of course, will have to be considered, but none more so than the ques tien or railway communication. The railway to Hamilton, which was hailed with such enthu siasm and by a great demonstration, at present, in practice, with respect to passenger traffic, is but partial, and, as reaards goods traffic, a total failure—the immense tonnage constantly arriving by river conveyance bearing sufficient evidence of the fact. Not only is the Borough thus denied the advantages of her central position—by time in transit and the charge in carriage upon all goods and produce to and from the station —but an attempt is being made to build up a rival township at the railway terminus, yielding no return to the Borough, although deriving its very existence through it. and for ever depreciating the lauded property in No. One. If the diveisicn of a portion of the passenger traffic and the absorption of all the goods traffic from the railway, west side of the Borough, by the river steamers is so pre judicial, what idea, I aslc. can be formed of the total ioss, if we take into consideration that from the east side the £O0.!s traffic to and the produce from Hamilton Ea_t,Piako, Kirikiriroa, upper part of Taupiri, Tamahere, and the lower Cambridge districts? To centralize and bring the whole passenger and goods traffic in transit into aud through the Borough, I would at once connect, by a single line of rail, ihe Borough with the main trunk line as far as No 1, and erect v station there for the accommoda tion of passcngeis, goods, and produce, con necting this station with one to be erected for a similar purpose at Hamilton East by a street tramway, which, while it would give the east side of the Borough the facility of transit and a cheap and expeditious mode of _ forwarding good* and produce by rail, would introduce to the west side the goods and passenger traffic hefoie nilnded to, which up to the present has been diverted by river steamers. The bridge, to cost about £9,000. could be maae available for this mode of transit; its height adapted as much as possible to meet the levels and gradients of the street approaches. No vested rights can be brought forward to bear against the project, 'lhe sites for the approaches to the bridge on either side of the river and for the stations are Borough property. The streets that will receive the tramway and line of rail, being li chain wide, offer every facility for such purposes, with the advantage that the cost of laying such lines will not amount to that of macadamised roa.s and with less wear and tear. Thus, at once, we should give the east side the Borough and all the extensive out-lying districts the advantages of the railway, from which at present they are debarred—bring traffic of all description through the Borough leading to the terminus at No. 1, thereby permanently enhancing the value of all pro perty in that part of the district. If you place me in the position to which I aspire, and give me the power by electing gentlemen who will aid in working out the interests I have attempted to foreshadow, the Borough will assume a position that will not be undermined by speculation or overshadowed by counter projects lingering and not carried out. Waiting your verdict, I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, ALBERT POTTER. Hamilton. January 18,1878 BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. As one of the earliest settlers I beg to inform you that I am a Candidate for a seat in your Council. In soliciting your support I refer to my length of residence, a»d the uniformity with which I have advocated every public move ment for the advancement of Hamilton during thirteen consecutive years' as some guarantee for the future. It would be useless to enter into a detailed statement of my views on all matters likely to engage the attention of the Council. A great deal of its business will depend upon current events, but I may say at this juncture that I am in favour of the site of the proposed bridge being as near the old line of traffic, viz., tne ferry, as practicable : and that I am favourable to the passing of a by-law by the Council dividing the town belt into two—intra-mural and extra-mural—boundaries, permitting cattle, as heretofore, to depasture on the latter under a Ranker and proper regulations, the fees accru ing being applied to the gradual laying under grass of the former—that portion of the Borough near the township. In all other business likely to come under the control of the Council, I would generally advo cate a spirited and liberal, but not extravagant, policy: economy in carrying it out. open and fair competition in public works, and a.hist dis tribution of improvements in proportion to funds. Should you honour me by electing me one of your Council, I would do my best to continue to further the interests and prosperity of Hamilton, now an important and flourishing Borough, and to justify the confidence you repose in me. 1 am, Gentlemen. Your obedient servant, B. C. BEALE, M.L.C.S., England. "OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. N OTIC E. A Special Meeting of tha Ratepayers of the above District is hereby convened to beheld at Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY', the Ist February, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To cousider the advisability of raising money byway of loan on the security of the rates of the District.unner the authority and by virtue of Hart, 3 of the Highways Act, 1874. for the purpose of constructing Public Works the District. A proposal to authorise the borrowing, of money for the above purpose will be submitted to the Meetinsr. By order of the Board. WM. THORNE, Chairman. Ponsonby, January 11,1873. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Special Meeting (by requisition) of Rate payer* of the above District will be held, in tne Newton Hall, on MONDAY, the lth February, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To consider the Formation of a Fire Brigade, and provide funds for maintaining the same. J. WARREN, Chairman, Januar." 21,1878. I^DEN TERRACE HIGHWAY J DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the above Highway District for the year IS7S-0 is now open for inspection by ratepayers every day (Sundays excepted) from S a.m. to 6 p.m., at W. J. Suiter and Co.'s office, New North Road. AU objections thereto must be left at W, J. Suiter and Co.'s office on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, a"d a ■ <>py ef every such objection nin.t be left with the i h.irman not less ihan seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. J. feUITKR, Chairman. loth January, 1878.



TH E A T It E R O YA L. Proprietor .«, R. J. De Lhi _. LEVY, The Greatest Living Instrumentalist, programme for this evening :— Part 1. Grand Fantasia, "La Pasquinade" (Gottschalk) —Signor Giorza (Ist time) Duet, from "Ernaiii" (Verdi)— Miss Pitts and -tignor Rosnati (Ist time) Song, "Forget me not" (Auber)—Miss Pitts (Ist time) Barcarole, " Massaniella" (Auber)—Sic ROSNATI (Ist time) Song, -'Embarrassment" (Abt)—Mrs. Levy (Ist time) Cornet Solo, " Russian Air with variations" (Levy)—LEVY Trio, "Addio" (Cur._hman)- Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signo kosnati. Interval of Ten Minutes. 1 ART 11. Duet, "Beware" <Bahe)-Mrs. Levy and Miss Pitt-* (Ist time) Song, "Kiliarney" (Ba.fe)-LEVY. Song, "Eilleen Alliinah" (Thomas) — Signor kosnati Ballad, " Flower Girl" (Benignani)—Mrs. Levy " .Monastery Bello" (Weber)— Signor Giorza Briudisi, "11 Segreio" (Doniaeiti)—MlSSPlTTS '•The Whirlwind Polka" (Levy)—LEVY (Ist time in New Zealand) Trio, "Dame Burden" told), by particular re cmest—Mrs. Levy, Miss Pitts, and Signor Rosnati " God save the Queen f— Signor Giorza. MONDAY—Last Night of the Season. Dress Circle, 5a.; Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), Is.: Stalls, 35.: Pit. 2s. Box Plan at Upton's. To commence at 8. Carriages at 1U.15. W. T KEITH. Business Manager. nnHE " BLACKSMITH'S DREAM" 18 COMING. Will open in Auckland on MONDAY, Jan. 28, For a short Season Only. H E A T R E R 0 YA L. Proprietor ... .Mr. R. J. De Lias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Royal Italian Opera. FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHT KEN NIGHTS! GRAND INAUGURAL NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING, Ist February, When the charming, accomplished, and cele brated Prima Donna Drammatica Assoluto, SIGNORA AUGUSTA GUAUAGKINI, Who has achieved a brilliant success in Europe, and in all the principal cities ot the Australian Colonies, under the management of W. S. Lyster, Esq., will appear in coniunction with the world renowned artistes, SIGNORA MARIA CARANTI VITA, Prima donna assoluto: SIGNORA MARGHERITA VENOSTA'] Prima donna contralto assoluto ; SIGNORI P. PALADINI and E. CAMERO, Primo tenori assoluti: SIGNOR GIOVANNI GAMBETTI, . • Primo baritone asscluti: SIGNOR GAETANO CESARI, Primo basso assoluto: SIGNOR AUGUSTO TESSADA, Basso buffo assoluto: SIGNOR ALFREDO RERZONI, Baritone brillante; And Thirty other Artistes, 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 Barbiere di Siviglia," "Un Ballo in Maschera," " Sonnambula," "Borgia," " Faust," &c, &f., &c. Terms of Subscription :—For the Dress Circle, 21 tickets (transferable), available for any night. Six Guineas; Oichestra Stalls (strictly select), 2-1 tickets, ditto ditto. Four Guineas. Admission for the Evening's Performance :— Dress Circle, 7/6 : Stalls, •!/; Pit, 2/. Box Ofiice at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. O. NOBILI. Agent. fiHHE GRE A T VV AXVVO RX S JL EXHIBITION Now-open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures ever Exhibited, comprisine: 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 fr. CO. "XT E W M A R X E T HAL L. A PUBLIC BALL wil be given in the above Hall on MONDAY, 28th instant. Good Music will be provided. Doutile Tickets, 7s Gd each, to be obtained of the Secretary. .„ JAS. McEWEN. Secretary. f^i RAND T~A~tTzTE' T V m ENTERTAINMENT ! ! *®a IN CONNECTION WITH THK 'TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB, WILL BE HELD AT THE LORNE STREET HALL ON T> EG ATT A "XT IGHT XiEGATTA AS IGHT. The felicity eventuates at Eight, with tho following Galaxy of Talent :— PROGRAMME—Part T. Song MrW. Sceats Song (sentimental) Mr J. Reid Speciality Act—" The Gens d'Armes " (Original Version), by two well-known Gentle men Amateur- Song. " I See her Still in my Dreams" Mr O'Hare Clog Dance Mr. W. Heighten Dnett .. .. Messrs. Teague and T. Seton Double Song and Dance (new) .. Mettam Bros Interval of Fifteen Minutes, during which time the Prizes will be presented to the success ful competitors at the Sports held during the day. Part 11. Marble Pedestal Dance.. .. Mr Dave Fox Song, " Nil Desperaadum" .. Mr. E. O'Hare Comic Song.. Mr W. Sceats Mr A. Smith in one of his Favourite Recitations .Song (sentimental) Mr J. Reid Double Song and Dance .. .. Mettam Bros. Song Mr W. J. Palmer To conclude with A DANCE, to which holders of First and Second Tickets only, will be aHmitted. Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ;• Back Seats, ls. __ Tickets can be obtained from any of the members. -_.„„ ~,. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. •OLLEKSLIE riAEDENS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. REGATTA DAY, TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY. OPENING OF THE TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. Come and See THE GREAT THREE-MILE WALKING MATCH, BETWEEN THE TWO CHAMPIONS Of the Province. Splendid Entries are secured for the DOUBLE HANDICAPS, and other events. Splendid Brass Band on -he Ground. Dancing on the Platform as usual. Merry-go-round. Merry-go-round. Admission to the Gardens:—ONE SHILLING. JAMES RKGAN. Hon. See. W^ E ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. «_&. A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. . City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland, DOARD OF EDUCATION^ School Committees are hereby informed *' Mr in accordance with Clause 8 of Section " £ If "The Kdnca'ion Act, 1877," His Exoelle- ,ZT_fz Governor in Council has ordered that tl .S n n'- Committee of every District shall, not , ™00*' three days before the fourth Monday .' ? AA tr in the pi.esent year, and in each lnjanmary year, submit its accoun.s for it tvl""?" 66 m? qualified person to be appoimr Jut xi 4 r y s?™ mittee -d hy the Com ™CEN"<3_,RICE, Secretary.