The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-Fo. &469.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



~K i C<TEAM TO LONDON, £3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. <jEg||||y>' ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer LUSITANIA, q «!»; tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, ■^nl leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the 22nd day ofFebrnary; and MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY, the 2nd day of March, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by. Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any •steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse power effective:—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, .■2nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED ' NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). • Time Table—February, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. ■Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 26f-h 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. TOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ufitEET Wharf. . Taupo .. .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Waxaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3p.rer. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. "VVanaka.. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — _"_ FOR SYDNEY. Rotoru-a.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — US' Cargo must be alongside one hour before stime of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. tSS^^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK lg||||g;£Z} LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Ttme Table: From Auckland- Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Rotoiti, 7 p.m.' Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER fe TINNE, agents. *s^e=^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES .JSglgg^lO AND OOROMANDEL., ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any *of the Company's steamers at 53. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets. 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday. 12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight ■Durham —Saturday, 4.30 p.m. • From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 12 noon Durham—Friday. 11.30 a.m. '.' Enterprise—Saturday. 11 p.m. For Coromandel— Durham —Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—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. ,S2«fe^. TTIXCURSIONtoWAIWERA IHHI^ iJJ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY~ isMiTH, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland 'every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. ' Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY fe SON. «^^^^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave «s under :— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. 5.3: Gemini,« 3 p.m. Fromßiverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini . J. CASEY & SON. <^fcfe=^ ftiOß RUSSELL, WANGA JH|||g|;A? ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked -and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. -ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR 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:— Friday, 22nd February Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR, Manager. ■j-i^L T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF J3|eg%v JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA »uaW«ttigifa< Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, LeadenhaJl-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New* Zealand. They are clipper ships,, classed Al at Lloyds, and comm&nded'by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals* Full particulars!on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ") OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J *|g^^ |T OR W A I U X U. 'MSSSseiw'' r^ ps# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 23—Saturday, 10 a in. 23-Saturday, 2 p.m. 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. feTowaue of Vessels as per agreement. JVL. M. JbtUxli, OR WAIUKU. The s.s. LALLAROOKHwiU leave for Waiuku as follows:— _j. . , From Onehunga: From Waiuku:. Feb. Feb. 23—Saturday, 10 a.m. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket TIOK LEV UK A The schooner t _ ■BBBMBI AGNES DONALD, J. Murray, Master, will Bail as above posi tively on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to j _ A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, February 19,1878.



"lßli^-T* ACIFIC MAIL STEAM" "^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, EL Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mar's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Atrents, Auckland. ~£,k%^ "DEGULAK MONTHLY _Slß|2S§&:jL\j steam communication AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice), will leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, 6th March. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHATMK & CO., Agents. lti, Queen-street, Auckland, February 20, 1878. .qs^ji T> &r 6. COMPANY. ~aw Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to depiirtures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at our office. ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 8. 1877. ON the KAIPARA. ''^ssskxss' 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 & SON. POR WAIROA AND -§S|gi|>^; flj WAIHKKE. TIME TABLE P.S. 'RUBY.' For "VVairoa and Waiheke: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. From Wairoa and Waiheke : Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Parcels, &c can be left at James Smith's, Custom-house-street, from whom all Informa tion can be obtained. «T^w QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J2y_§_* kJ WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka.Toka, Whaka- HARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. iKteSfc^ 17^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, J^yfgt SO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. <SsaES^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AOCLAND 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. For freight or-passage apply to ~STST fTIHE NEW ZEALAND Sl^Sfflfcs. JL SHIPPING COMPANY JBgggg^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAUEA .. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WA1PA......1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGIII6I PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 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 required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. V Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. "S~a~ T7IIRST SHIP FOR LON- JgSlO^ JD DONDON DIRECT. The magnificent Iron Clipper ShILOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register. Capt. Arohd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. ~K i nriHE NETHERLANDS rffg^IgS^s. JL STEAM NAVIGATION (Under Contract with the Dutch and South Australian Goverments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BATAVIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya, and Singapore, on February 13tb, April 27th, July 9th, September 20th, and December 2nd, 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED te CO., Sydney. ggAuokland, February _, 1878. l^=v Tf OR LONDON DIRECT. »feißS<g*||^ The fine Al Clipper Ship mtStSßßrnm MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offerß very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. .'; Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersignad, at very liberal rates. L. D\ NATHAN &> C 0.,) Agents for h OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK & CO. J and Co. -BEtt^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP jßgg^-C^- COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER AND EAST COAST PORTS. Thes.s. pRETT y jane Will leave Queen-street Wharf on THURS DAY, the 21st instant, at 5 P;™. . W. LODDhiK, Manager Auckland Steamship Co.



TAMES-ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, eJ» VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREKT. Work done -well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Gel. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.8.-^lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg* to inform c his friends Snd the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Pokter'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 be3towed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. Q E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese (fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lof. of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturejjFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TCI REBH S""H I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES CLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKKT* Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL N O T I C E. The busine°s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bolting, Suction and Deli very .Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Pan mure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beoswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND lIAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c-^^^^-v* Appointment Excellency the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUf ttN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. .a v me land. jV/1 B. T. TR A F F O II D, SURGEON igSjPgSSi Wakefield- DENTIST, HZjjSS? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPKNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All-Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. 1 T QWINNERTON, 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. £3T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, __ Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * 0 w w TTTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JJL decorative painter. fej P3 Estimates furnished, and experienced P3 Workmen sent to all parts of the ' Province. D p ■ . • J.H. requests attention of Builders and W (2J others to his New Glazing Tariff. Jtf fy J. HENDERSON. ( m rt o g 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TO H N 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. 1 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 Fas __ Bengers. r - rn^_, -. VTIXEY'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 Square, London. r\ n s a IT DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



JA. M E S;. 8.,U T C H E R CARTEft, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands, Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [ESTABLISHED 185S-] WjV m a r ks, • HOUSE AND SHIP' PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of Sheet Lead Iron'and Lead Pipe, akd all other Plumbing ti Requisites, 74, C H A:T E L- S T R E ET, 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 AMIty.TON, WAIKAT O. SA*NL>ES~& 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. t& Agent: Auckland Evening Star. rjn g. . s a n d c s JL • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest inotice. 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. /"I HE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. [A card.] TX7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V> 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 os- GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANJKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. 1 S. PARKER has erected first-class-machinery, and having completed, alii nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, WBIiLESLKY-STRKKT, Att<-!JTT.AVTI. TfIHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-btrekt, 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. f\ A T S ! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. WE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is cot such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. tST Give them a trial. ISAMUEL COOMEB 4 & CO., . 92, Queen-street. EL WI N B. DICK-SON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grapton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte. or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WAIKATO COALTTX)MFaNY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ltis Cd „ 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. ■Vr^W ZEALAND INSURANCE JLI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. ~ .. .. _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may. be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamere and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. es~ Losses Promptly Paid. OTCORGTC P. PIKRCW Manager "T M^ M~C L A C H LA N, 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 Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - . . 1 case Cream and Navy Bine Lustres M in diamond, d— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraink 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, &o» J.R.M. over ML in'diamorid; over 49 A— . lease Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any ' other house in the trade. %tsr Comparison Invited.



MR. F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "DONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter i)ays for this year are: April 29, July 15, and October 7. | HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.] Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, ICth July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master.' 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6.' BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY la. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Bmalb 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, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &o. We arr NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. A J INABURY& r*O., 204 & 206, QUEKN-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 the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Sstimates made up and Prices given on application. I^NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY^ MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREETEAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinci 1 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, choice designs and cheap, and eve^y description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. ■ / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. R. FA U LDKK, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all iequcsts 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-street PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c., &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 K& PACKAGES *S» 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, . GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints 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 Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, Jamiary 23,1878. A UOKLAN D GAS CO MP AN V (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s ncr ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount.', Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s. 6d perton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6i) bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. IMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WAT ERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his IS" DINING ROOMS "®* have been renovated at great expense, witt every regard to the convenience of his cus °merS< The LOWER SALOON is thd most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over- Cr°WdiS^ECI TAL rROaMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEIJCACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlnstrß*3d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiag London News papers, are laid on the tablea immediately on the arrival of each, mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. HJeTw. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local]/ manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillerand the best English makers. He has removed .his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern maChtaeryOfthi traWATEßS, Wholesale, and Retail Confectioner, auckland.



mOWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY jl district. Notification of the Valuation List. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the years 1878-79, is now open for inspection at the Post office, Mercer. All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Mercer, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such obiection must be left at the Post-offlce, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. The Assessment Court above re ferred to, will bfi held in the Court-hcuse, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, 1878. THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th, 1878. m O B U I~L D E R~s: TENDERS will be received up to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for Alterations and Additions to the Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zealand, at Napier. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. "T^" E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. 878 Tons of 52-lb. Iron Rails and,;, Fastenings for the New Zealand Railways. Public Works Office, Wellington, 6th February, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office, up to noon on MONDAY, the 22nd July, 1878. for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Honorable Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Rails and Fastenings." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auck land, Christchurch, Dunedin, Inve> cargiil, and Wellington, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson, and the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to ha specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a Two-storied Residence in the Carlton Road, for T. Jagger Esq.. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel. GEO. BOWRING. Architect. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders will be received at this Office till noon of MONDAY, February 25, for Alterations to locomotive Engine at the Mines, Kawakawa. Plans and specification may be seen on appli cation to the undersigned. By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, February 12,1878. • VTEW 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. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February, 1878. nVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above-, named Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation; Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. A UCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 1,1878. The following REDUCED RATES for Water Supplies are chargeable from this date on all Rateable Properties :— Ordinary Supply. Rateable value exceeding £100 and not exceed ing £200; reduced from 1 to 3 per cent. Rateable value exceeding £200 and upwards,. reduced from i to 2£ per cent. Other assessments to be as before. Supplies for Fire Extinguishing Purposes only, from 2 to 1 per cent. Meter Supplies, reduced from 2s 6d to 2s per thousand gallons. Shipping. For Local Steamer's Boilers, reduced from 2s to Is per tun Allother Shipping Supplies reduced from 4s to 23 per tun Supplies other than those already ■ fixed, at such prices as may be determined by the City Council. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ff. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—W. H. qpn nell, Vulcan Lane. ■ . M~ ONEY to LEND on 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.— Jaokson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MOMEV TO LEJSD on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, _^ T' ru^can Lane. AN 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. N.Z. LEALT& GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTOBI A-ST (■ EET. r~~L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stretct.. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West ©f England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc . on cost for cash. TTTAIKAWAU TiMBER YARDS V? CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand an» to Arrive :' A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also. WHITiS PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low RATES, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &C, &C. &C.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. DeLias. [Director Signor G. Cesari. ' Musical Director. .Monsieur Carrou. Stage Manager....Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee. Unqualified Success of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Last Night but Three of the Skagox. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, . Vice-Regal Command Night! Under the Distinguished Patronage, and in the Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THK MARQUIS OF NORMANBY, K.C.M.G., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, The Marchioness op Normaxby axd Suite, "Will be presented Bellini's Grand Opera, N O R MA! Oroveso Signor G. Cesari Klavio Mr. C. Lester Pollione Sispior P. Paladini Clotilde Miss B. Royal Adalgisa Signora M. Caranti Vita Norma Signora A. Guadagniui TO-MORROW (THURSDAY): By" general request, PIPELE ! FRIDAY EVENING: Grand Complimentary Benefit of SIGNOR P. PALADIN I! , . Will be presented for the last time AIDA! In which the Bencflciare will sing the part of Radamez. Doors open'at 7.30; overture at 7.-15. Terms of Subscription: Six Dress Circle (trans ferable), available for any night, One Guinea and a Half; Six Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), One Guinea. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/8; Stalls, 1/ ; Pit, I.'. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. Frew List Kntibely Suspended. O. NOBILI, Agent. AUCKLAND AMATEUR J\. ■ ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Saturday, march 9; 1878, Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THK HAMMER.-One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prizs. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Prizes. ONE MIUJjJ HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. . —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. QUART BR-MILE LEVEL RACE.-TwoiPrizes. TUG 04' WAR (Six a-side).-Six Prize 3. 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 SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9. Vm' ALFRED KING, ■ Hon. Sec. . T^EV. GERVASE SMITH, D. D.» WILL PREA C H •• ■ ■ ' . . AT THE PITT-STREET WESLEY AN CHURCH, THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY), S^S At 7.30 p.m. TMPORT.ANT TO TOURISTS. NOW RKADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, by J/ Chantrey Habris. b * Under the auspices of ihe Union Steamship ; Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay"1 Christchurch —Whit combe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. . Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is, TO CLOSE PARTNER SHU ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business Hitherto conducted by Messrs Revil & in Freeman's Bay, situated upon, the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in 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 andiron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timbtr, Jacks, &c &c For particulars apply to Messrs. KEYIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. SPECIAL /1H EA P T-IKES' IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK CHRISTMA.S HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will. Shew the Following Cheap Lines Duuing thk Christmas . . Holidays :—■ A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at ' 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 • Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades ■ Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials I 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 (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double ~ Cashmere and Lace FiscKus, Gapes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, ;:. Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In'the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ChSap Silk Dust .Coats, ' "■'''■-■' Black Alpacca Coats, *'■ ■ Trousers and Vests, • Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &ft., &c.,.\ All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday.- ■ THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. . Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear.. H. Atkins... Xjtr B i r c f T T • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron. Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the. wants of his customers, to receive a share of their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice. IS it anything like common sense to g^ and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, IJ% Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 27s*. consisting of a good Blach; Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? ; SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., ■* 92, Qneen-streeK HEESE, Cheese, Cheese, 48 old Canter bnry Cheeses, only did lb., 3 lbs. fex lid, 3d lb. the cheese. Come in time! AbouS sixty pairs of Superior Vases, from 2s 6d to Igs pair; only seven left,- Superior Shell Necklaces, '5s each; Small Apples, 7lbs. for lsjrCooklng Pears, 7 lbs. Is; White and Gol^|Gupa and Saucers, Is; Common Cups andSa'ifiQTs;; 6 Jugs 3s6dset; Preserved Grapes, bnl^r-^6d'perbox of 20 lbs.; Mouse Traps, Id eacfe ;■ Cucumbers, 3 for 2a. Wanted, 100 lbs. of Waste Paper at 3d porlb.; Apples, 71bs. for lg,J Tuniblers, 34 and. Bdeach; Pint Tumblers, Ss^ir 2s; small' Tum blers, 2d each, Is 6d dozei\> Salt Cellars, 3d each; Bone Sal^t and Mustar<\spoons, 2ja.—H. Watt^ Pitt-street. * "