The Evening Star.

Vol. IX,

-Fa 2,478

AUCKLAND, RZ., MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



r^^^T>ACIFIC . MAIL STEAM "^zs^msP SHI p COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA) H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for tiie above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mai^s. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Acents, Auckland. rfijsJL QTEAM TO SYDNEY. 'N^ffiois^ T U BSD A V, sth March. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY. sth March, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TTTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time. Table—March, 1878. for tara.naki, nelson, pioton, wel lington, lyttelton, and pout CHALMERS, from Manuk.vc. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12r,h, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY JUI, InA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen- wharf. Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, i p.m. — Taupo .. .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. -— Wanaka.. Thursday, 21st, 4p.m.- — Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — Z FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea.... Monday, 4th, 3p.m. — Taupo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea .... Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — «y Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. «w3£&^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP j||§j|gjg; A COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on TUESDAY, sth instant, at 5 p.m. FOR NAPIER. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Turjii ]„«*-,-o Q«oon oir.-o(, wiiniT for Napier on WEDNESDAY; the 6th March, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. is£Vfc=^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jgllllg;O AND COROMANDEL.*, ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 2 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames — Enterprise—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. •sStefe*. OJTEAM TO AND FROM RIV.tfRHEAD 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.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON. •SifcSfc-^ TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, -pISI-^^ P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. *^^^KAWAD. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, wil1 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. For Matakana, &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. Forfxei g ht O rlpa ßS ageapply c tO sBY & _ Qy> ~££&%*=• QTEAMONTHEKAIPARA ~|||||fe- O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- HARA, •TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The S.B. 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 niorn lnpassreng'ers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fe SON, Red Office, Wharf. .gvag^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. *§S=3gi§> The B-g- 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 & SON . W A X U X U *sil§_!Ss§y The s.s. LALLAROOKHwiU leave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga: From \v aiuku: "Waroh March 4-Monday; 7 n.m. 4-Monday, 11 a.m. 6-Wed;, 7.45 a.m. 6-Wed. 12 noon 9Fo Sr atM raTka 9u a Heads H«SS6?fiS on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Oraers to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union a& Co.Tor Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LAENACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket «g^^. p 0R- W A I U X U. "t^sssx&v Tne p. s . OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— „ . , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 6—Wednesday, 8 a.m. (!— 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. Kibbinn, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. J M. H. rtUxL,



tCKA. CJTEAM TO LONDON, IO VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 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 10th 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 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. *^k&=^ fjiOß RUSSELL, WANGA -3§|i§i^-lL! ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Mondn.y, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darccls prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANC^AREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning nt 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the p.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENTA will letwe as follows:— Wednesday, 6th March Monday, llvh March Friday, loth March "Wednesday, 20th March Monday. 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. sggkffi^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK l|||||ggio LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Monday, Rotomahana, 12.30 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti (for Ohinemuri), 12 midnight Tuesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. From Thames— Monday.'Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. B.£o a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7e. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. ares> p l FRASER & TINNE, agents. *^~" ~*~~ C^4 *O TT (^ ir A I" .AM!>£|Sv O ADVERTISEMENT. Will leave Auckland on MONDAY, at 12 mid night, taking Cargo and Passengers direct for Ohinemuri, calling at Grahamstown, and leaving there at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, returning from Ohinemuri at 1 p.m. same day. FRASER fc TINNE. Agents. "^T^T T7l IR S T SHIP FO ii J^SO^. Jl? -"-CONDON DIRECT. ■^$£3s&lgSEJ*r The magnificent iron clipper """"^ < LORRAINE,' 100a1 at Lloyd's, 828 ton register, Captain Wm. Gronsund, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch. Has superior accommodation for a few saloon passengers. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. j-a-a- ICHOR LEVUKA AND 3=§||g|^ .Sj SAMOA. j!^llj£jsm_j favourite clipper schooner MAZEPPA, 111 tons register, F. M. Garraway, Master, will leave for the above ports on or about SATURDAY, 2nd March, carrying freight and passengers. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ' February 25,1878. mHE NORTHERN^ WAIROA Jl annual regatta WILL TAKK PLACE AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. For Programme, see " Weekly News" and "Northern Advocate." A Band will be in attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargaville and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. STJiAM JNAVHE- VV GATION & COAL MINING •| ™TBy* yCOMPAN.Y (LIMITED), The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdny, at 7-30 a.m., calling at Hamilton, 9 a.m., and Newcastle at 10.30 ; arriv ing at Mercer at 4 p.m., in time for last Train to Auckland. Fares :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 9s ; Deck, 6s. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, 4s. Newcastle to Mercer —Cabin, 4a; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tranship passengers to Cambridge. NOTICE. To Shippers of Goods, to Waikato. The Company beg to notify that their present system of taking charge at Auckland of Goods for Waikato, which for years past has proved so convenient and satisfactory both to Shippers and Consignees, will be discontinued. This alteration has become necessary in con sequence of the Railway Department refusing all facilities for a through traffic. From and after the 18th instant. Shippers will please consign all Goods for Waikato to "Care of W.S.N. Co., Mercer." „ ■ , The Company will pay Railway Carriage to Mercer, and forward the Good 3to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch. ■ Down Freights for Auckland will be handed over tc Rail way at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as those charged by Railway. gfmsmt Secretary. Fort-nt,rep.t. 2nd March. 1878- ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TOTLEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND on fust-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. Bolicitora. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-clasa Freehold Securities. WM. COLBMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. AN SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Braes Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes,.B-hght Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Light 3 for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, ; n -_.;._ VICTORIA-STi-EKT.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d. ; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. Od.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upoa receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg & "to inform © his Mends 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 bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals ai all hours. • O E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of Knglish and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, which will bo found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonaWe offer refused. Note tho address : Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade,. Queen-street. "PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, "Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturehFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. <Jlass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CL Alt X E BE O IF{ ER S, . ■ (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queon-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneoualv. THRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRFIKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. qPE C~I A L N O T I C E. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M tnager. IRELAND 15 ROT H E 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 Deliverr/Hose. &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmnre, Auckland. Country ordor.s promptly executed. ijGoods shipped to all the Cololoniefl. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM- P^nS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow,Bee3wax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ariy quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FE N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special <^^?Js>!.j2L_i Appointment to jWSiPt^?Av hiß Excellency ■ s *tdt_s>;s^M»2 3 &.«f j^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. T R A FFO RD, SURGEON 03&^*k Wakefield- D E N T I S T, Jt^__g? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. . JT CJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work tf3T Country Orders punctually attended to. AND J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, "Vuckland^ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * ° M w HFOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JljL decorative painter. w p3 , Estimates furnished, and experienced W Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O fi J.H. requests attention of Builders and W !z others to his New Glazing Tariff. W " J. HENDERSON. j m a |o * g 8, 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 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. VTIXEY'S BLACK LEA D. " 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 id. Blocks, and la. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. 7} N S A L E *": DUFFIEED'S ADELAIDE FLOUR.^ IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.. D. H. MoKENZIE. December 3 1877.



TAMES BUTCHER PJ 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 nncut). at reasonable rates. I [Established 1858.] W; J . MARKS, •j 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-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in couneetion with the Water works, in a, taost etfloient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. ITAHILTON, WAIKATO. '; SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, . Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c. &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, •&c, in endless variety. £5r Agent: Auckland Evening Star. mG.SA N D E S JL © SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made . and Plans supplied on the shortest :notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. |M H EA P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL 1 WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give U3 a call before purchasing elsewhere. IA CARD.] TT&7TLLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V T F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street,-near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON . RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, d.t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. GasUtting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completedaal t nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber foe Auckla Waterworks, wkllicsley-strket. AtTnKT.AWT!. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the 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 Wood Turning in all itb Rranohwb.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC _' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can Jbe left at No. 30, In v ranee Buildings. WE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that wo 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. Cd. iCB" Give them a trial. tSAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORK ING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUU.L COOMKS & 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 tmder 25 tons 17s Cd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ 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. J"~ Mi Me LACHLAN, • 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 Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, i— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 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 §48 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 Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. t3T Comparison Invited. a UCKLAND AND HAMILTON __5_ RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A.V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "x uckland permanent co jtsl 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 tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p ._ w .~ t Total amount ing over Fer weeK- Repayable. 'b. d. ' , £ b. d. 4years .. .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years .. .... 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS receiveda-repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at tha rate of 5 pei cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, * Secretary.



MR. F. B. AY OO D If-A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "DONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October^^ _ pYCROFT( Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, i Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th 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,IECE. V 9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosikry.'Dress Goods, Umbrellas, Costumes, r Blankets, SniRTINGS, &C, &C, &C. We ark NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTRR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A.. I_JnHUby & £0., 204r-& 206, QUEICN-STREET, Auckland. A U"L & 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 tlie most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plu_iber§ foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application^ B7INCOUKAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. Jo_ MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinciol Limestone, is now prepared 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, choicedesignsandcheap,and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. / nnHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, : VICTORIA-STREET EAST, j Auckland. MX. Jb'A U IjU&H, »ole Contractor to the City Council for tho Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to (ill requests regarding the 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-Btreot P~A P E R II A N G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 IST PACKAGES "Si 574 PAPERIIANGINGS, Fi om Common to the most Choice Designs in OOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHAPES, White Lead Oils (linneed and colza) Paints t Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas, Paper, Brushes, and Requmtes. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS' & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. A MERIGAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price 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. ' 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-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, Scam, 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,snen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necesso,i-y 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 give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hmmeer 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. P R I.C E:— Complete in box • £4 os, With Table and Treadle £& ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with. Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all othei Machines, we guarantee them for fiyj YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are noi procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Soli Retail Agent for Auckland, where the GenuiEi Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by timt payments. Illustrations, Specimens, nnd Tuitioi free QfEcharsa J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street.



HA S II T0 N AND SON « HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidenco, containing five rooms; also, .stab.c, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid out 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, lhis Property is either for Sale or Lease. _^ GHAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet froiitage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated rool, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both bacK and front. , , INOHTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie. ._ . , ARARIMC—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 desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it Standf. Further particulars can be obtoinedupon appli cation to H. Aahton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBKRT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet eacli 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 :— sZ^Z^™*M ONKHUNGA.—A Commodious Family _3jF sidence, with large garden, orchard, andHfa- A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queon-etreets ; 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. QUEKN-STKEE r.—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, Bnght- Road, next door to the residence of R. Wooi Esq. C (j STOM-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 btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, «. N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. SPECIAL /IHEAP X INES \j JU IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Sbicw the Following Cheap Lines During toe Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, aa bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace' Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Blank Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. LiTHE NEW PITH HELMET. Job'XjlnegoC Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. .Tob Lino of Boys. Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large! Stook of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. • A TKINS. "OAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that incce of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring: from the business. This i3 a good openiner, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. TCT" O T 1 C E. The undersignr-d 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 lions, to continue to give the 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. S3T Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East,' will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon . by leaving th»*ir Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAB. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREKT and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling " and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c. /S IS 0. J> O YD, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate business, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adioining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate -wants ; also samples of all Goods -now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, 1 Including every description of Brain Pipes, Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic ; Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana ! (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied without admixture. An Inspection Invited. Customers ■call be shewn every attention, and their orders have c prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. C List on application or by post. 1 ~\ LOVE T T. " J\.m TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Whllesltcy-strkjpt. Has always on hand a Wejt-selected Stock of a Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Dooskir.s: 0 also, West of England Mosgiol, and othei 6 Tweeds. v -A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrui.k bofo*.a jnakiusr up. The Trade supplied at a very Bir.ali &C.V&&C on cost for cash.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor K. J. DeLias. Director. Signor G. Cesan. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE! MILLIOfN PRICES! GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT1 TO TEE OPERA ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS! Kindly tendered by the Artists of the Royal Italian Opera Company, who, in the most handsome manner, have given their gratuitous services. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), and the City Councillor?. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, March 5, FAUST! Faust ' •• ■• Signer Paiadini Mipstotile .. .. Signor Gaotano Cesan Valentine Signor Gambettt Wagner Signor j'essada Marta . .* .. • • Miss Bessie Royal Siebel Signora Margherita Venosta Margherita .. Signora Augusta Gua&aganini The City Engineer Band have kindly volun. teered their valuable assistance. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admission .--Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/8; Pit, V. Box Office, as usual at Upton's, Queen-street. * Holders of Tickets for Dress Circle oan secure rfKeats by producing them at the Box Office. W - * O. NO BILL Agent. AL B E R T H. A L L, Near Theatre Royal, queen-stueet. TO-NIGHT! T O-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION I New and Unrivalled Scenes STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE!!! (NOVELTIES EVERY >'IGHT). TURKISH AND~RUSSIAN VIEWS I The Magnificent CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE! &c, &0., &c.. RUSSIAN J ST. PETERSBURG, }.RUS=IAN VIEWS. ( Moscow, &c. ) VIEWS. Portrait of the Emperor 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. - THE BIG ENGLISH GUN! THE BIG RUSSIAN GUN t BRITISH INTERESTS, ILLUSTRATED BY VIEWS OF EGYPT, THE BOSPHORUS.&cv FRENCH SCENES': " La Belle France" before the War! Fauvre France after the War! (A mournful testimony to the ravages of modern warfare.) ■ Italian Scenes of Unsurpassed Beauty. Switzerland's Lovely Scenery. Mount St. Bernard's Monks and the Dogs. Views of Egyyt (Sequel to '' Mose in Egitto"). Together with 2000 Views of rare Most Stfikjng and Wonderful Scenery in the World. Real Snow Storms! Vesuvius in Eruption ! Other Novelties too numerous to mention. The Entertainment concludes with the Amusing Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! MILLION PRICES: 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock._ ST. JAMES'S MUTUAL IMPROVE 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 ith.. Admission FREE. Programme in future adver tisement.—WM. COOPJiU, Uon. Sec. THE SHAREHOLDERS OF TH3 HIBEBNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, ia. LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, the ISth March, 1878. DOUBLE TICKETS 10=. 6d. . Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAY.DEN, Treasurer. J. DKMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson .and Henry Brennan,.. Master ot Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor,. Queen-street; J. Dempsey's, Shamrock Hoie),. Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Fortzer. Grocers,. Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders.. AUCKLAND AMATEUR: ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, saturday, march 9, 1878. Programme :— 20 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THK HAMMER.—One Prize.. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two. ONE MILE* HANDICAP.—Two Prizes.. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile,. level), Open to PupiJs of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes.. POLE JUMR-One Prize. QUART KR-MILE LEVEL KAOE.-T.wo Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).- Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 23. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, .and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March,.at<9i Pm" • ALFRED KING Ho.ru Sec. :-J^" E W Z E ALAND. RAILWAYS.. tenders for rolling.stock.. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortJy be called fpp 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. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Kngineer-inrChipf.. Pnblic Works Office, ■ Wellington, 9th February, 5875. nn~~o BUILDER "& AUCKLAND RKTATL BRANCH; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY-. Tenders will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the 4:h of March, for the Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothinj* Factory Gpmpany.. Plans and specifications to ba seen at th. office of . EDWARD MA HONEY. ri i t y lev \r~h~s. City Council Offices* Feb. 2\, 1.578 It is hereby notified that it is. the intention o ttie City Council of Auckland to FiJ? the Levels of tbe following streets:— WELLINGTON-STREET, and UNION-STREET. Plans may bo seen in the City Surveyor's Office ; and all, persor.s interested thereh), or liable to be aggrieved, ihctvby, v.iil be be aid by the CounciV at a Mhli'L'lNG to be held en WEDNESDAY, 2Ttk'Mrroll, IS7B. All objections nms.t lie in osvTittaf?, addressed to the Council, and peitt tu-:^b.cm rxt less i! an ten days bei'tire tho day appointed \u iuar • o\>iections. P. A. PHILLIPS, Tcwri Clerk.