The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 21, LB7B

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XHOR SYDNEY AND MEL jlggE^ ft? BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according *o tel«ff»pWc^ vice). leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and is due here on the Ist proximo. 3rd April. , . -wnv freieht or passage apply to .Forfreigh CRTJIC KSHANK & CO..^ I6>ggg^arch2o.lß7B. TTNI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY (j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, W.B^ h-DR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, Ip.m. 11.55 a.m. FORrTAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oritEET wharf. WANAKA.. Thursday, 21st, 4p.m. — Hawea >. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). ROTORUA.. Tuesday, April 2, 2p.m. — " FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea.... Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — tST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ■gS&fe^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP J||||g;23L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager A uckland Steamship Co. ££v§?^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES «|||g£|^£3 AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 12 noon From Thames— Tongariro—Friday. 12 noon Enterprise—Saturday. 10 p.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather aad other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «asßfe^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- J|||£|glO LAND and the THAMES. Steatiers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. TIMB'TABL.B: From Auckland— Thursday, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames — Thursday, Rotoiti, 6 p.m. Friday. Kotomahana, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kotoiti, S p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. Bd,; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER 8c TINNE, agent 3. «s£fc§^ TEnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ,J|s§Sg>: SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "saSs* yKA¥AU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will 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. For freight oripassage apply to J. CASEY' & SON, j «£]£t^ QfTEAMONTHEKAIPARA Jlllfe WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 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. «g&|^C<TEAM on the KAIPARA. ■^^^ The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. «gkjj^ IT 1011 WAIUKU. !*r** 3***9' The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March March 23-Saturday, 8 am. 23—Saturday, 11 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. •Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «fa*j^Tp OR WAIUKU. «c®OT2&> The ss> L ALLA roOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March «-Saturaay, 8.30 a.m. 23—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on ■luesdays 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. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. *or freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACTI (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket CJTEAM TO AND FROM 4i§ggp;K3 RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. w S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. tfromßiverhead— S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. ,^Sw Til IR S T SHIP FOR ,^^^^. JP LONDON. e____||6|j The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. in? 10 Sb°ve vessel, on completing her discharg tV- Colnnience loading for London, fn I vessel has unsurpassed accommodation arnft < flrst and third-clasa passengers. Early «*jjD'ications are earnestly requested, thio vme a quantity of cargo already engaged, B? n ve ssel will meet with quick dispatoh. ftDDI height, passage, or other particulars, OWBN & GRAHAM, * . Agents* Auckland, March 19,1878.



eS&fe^ «iOR RUSSELL, WANGA j|||g|g;JJ ROA.land MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darcels 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 p.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows:— Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ,-*_&. mHE NEW ZEALAND j|P|g|^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Hbad Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. S9B WAIMATE ..1157' OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PARKORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 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 steerag accommodation is all that can be desired, -ane the ships are commanded by experienced mad ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to ea.cn 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 Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the AUCXCLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street r=i*=V "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J§||a^V JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■is!£g£;i£s£!gs& Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal I orts of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the 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 ORUICKSHANK & CO.. j mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150-Cash. Apply to T. V. FiTZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. /"CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, \j PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. 'JAS. ADAMS. B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.* Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February. 20th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ALV ANISE.D IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS 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. ■ S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all*, nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licicnskd Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-street. ATTrjKT.ANTi. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small 3ums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next the Post-ofHce. M~~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. (CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters ; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Ruilding, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. T> X E A N, * BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Shortland-stheet, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work— Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Men's Shoes, 16/. li/< »nd 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. ■•■■■ vs. All word that does not give satisfaction, Repaired free of chabgk.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Key 3, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 38.: 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. I S H E R AND C 0., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg* to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that ho 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 afc all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, £heet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic •' lr«.d PicturesiFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, CouiC and' Compass Glasses?, Glazed Sashes, .boors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRRET. " i "" ■ — — " EN 0 It R I S, o PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUERN-STRKET, Auckland. Vg, CARTES DE VISITB, Ss. PER DOZEN. FjßnoTYPir, Portraits While Waiting. 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. THI RESH S~H~FP MEN T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland aud Famenoth. JAMES 13 L A I X I E, VICTO RT A -STRK ICT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. NOTICE. The busine-s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IF. ELAND ii ROT II ER S, WOQL MERCHANTS, TANNEKS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. SGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &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. ~\ uckland Fiat manufactory w. h. f c n to n (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ,_ Appointment to ' - g '^-C, his Excellency -*faKjs4^»»a!-e*. Al? the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEWN-STREKT, Opposite Bank-of New Zealand. Auckland. E T. T E AFFORD, SURGEON £&mS% Wakkfield- DENTIST, *i£_£2£js street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. 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. 1~~ T QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN DH AM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). ■ Having introduced Steaiii Power, ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work- B3T Country Orders punctually attended to. EL F. Bi WOOD II 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. ME RCIIA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have OfTice Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement, Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-Rtreet. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. (£35, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. 7S 1 o I l a; h~~' s GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured In Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. JOHN aOPP 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 BULLDIN 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 Waiicat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards., &o. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. CrUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE. V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, . Manager, Omehunga Branch. TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 53, WE L LFS L E V - STRE El, Auckland. T^X 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN : 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex 'Saxon,' © Dunedix : 60 sacks FLOUR 80 bags FLOUR, 100's 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. IRON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, foet-stheet, auckland. [Established 1870.] H. "WATTE (Late of Uppkr Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support. ha 3 found itnecessary to REMOVE TO LARGKIt AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS*PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however largo, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, Sec. H.W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. "jp C L A R X, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. O C L O U G II masefield's blildings, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, 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 1858.] WJ . MARKS, * HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE L-ST.REE-w 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. TT A M I L T O N, 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. tSS" Agent: Auckland Eveninb Star. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. Tho Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioininar before then will have the privilege of attending th<- opening ceremony, which will be *of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 103, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Healop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. ONES ! HONES ! BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI N B. DICK SO N, 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. mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19. XXTE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW T T HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. T3L A Large Line m Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. , City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



TG. S A N D. E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Wapxato. 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. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S.. L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. bogs 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. Rent's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. WE DETEST " PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise, the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. &5T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. m"CTTIIE WORKING MEN OF JL AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 253. SAMUKL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. M. M~C3 LA C H L A N, S 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 Blue Lustres M in diamond, 1— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his «oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. S3" Comparison Invited. /pTHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in alt, its Bkanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Loks, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC^ BAY. N.B.— Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. SE W I*N G MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COS I. Having bought Messrs. B. Porter & Co.'a entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of tlio best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE PITTING SHOP," Victoria-dtreet, a few doom above Quick's Stables. iIAKVING, GILDING, &c. No. 2CO, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JA S. R. D~E" COUR CV, Late 57, Wakefield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City C'othiug Mart, 92, Queen -street. X M G JJ A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STRF.ET. £&" Shipping Supp lie t>. "©a WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and wilder 25 tons 17a 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ICs 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Minager, Huntly, Waikato ; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. i^V N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. Tjl L O U R ! TmLOURI Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. &W Tlie best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts—B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,950,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of, Coke is now 20s per on, a, th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255. with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke i 3 equal to 6t) bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. I^TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING 131 COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY. March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business:—First:, To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To requesting'present'Directors to resign, and elect'new DirectorSi JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1873.



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SAL 10 IN AUSTRALIA. Rkduced 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-ad;usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will 3ew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T/inen, or Cotton Thread. It is not neces3a,i-y for us to enaeavour 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 wisliin? co buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. j_>3 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. PRICE:— Complete in box £A os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, s.tamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tim 6 payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of cha' ge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street (GEORGE AXE RS, ~W Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Buyers of Tallow. fmNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. fe«| JAMES H BUCHANAN, ""~ NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinciil 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 every description of Monumental and Builder 3' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. IMPORT A N T T O CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. m Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York* 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MEXT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER portending heath to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 ca-ies Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, C ugns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS j case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. A.m XjOURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS SHORTLAND-STREET. SPECIAL | 1 HEAP X INE IN DRAPERY [AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright a3 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 3/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a 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, Black AJpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea.Jand Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suit 3, &c, &c, &c. All Makked 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 Boyk Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds Tor Boys' Wear. Ho Atkins. A UCKLAND PERMANENT OO jtaL OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:—■ . Repayments extend- P/vr . Woo ir Total amount ing over Fei VVeek- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received-' repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. _M_ onster Sale op PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortland-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertina?, Flutes, &c, &c, all at JQduced prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their callearly. N.8.-PIANOS AT~LokDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. at J. BROWN & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street.l



riIHEATHE BAT«. A L' ± Proprietor .^ ••*.J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA". CONCERT . COMPANY. . Manager .77.7.. .Signer A.Borzoiu Musical Director -.... .Monsieur L. Garon THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, March 20« Grand Operatic Concert! GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Grand Operatic Concert! Change of Programme Each Performance. MILLION PRICES! Box Office at Upton's. ! Mr. DkLias takes pleasure in announcing the appearance in Auckland of the Celebrated Artists so favourably known as & SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS It* Who will conclude their Brilliant Austra lian and New Zealand tour in this City with a SEASON OF SEVEN NIGHTS!!! COMMENCING ON MONDAY EVENING, March 25, Producing their Original. Burlesque Extrava ganza, entitled, PATCHWORK! which is lively and " chic" from beginning to end—a perfect Carnival or Fun— An Operatic Bouquet, which is described by tho "Australasian" as follows :— " The Troubadours in " Patchwork."—One bit humour follows upon another m so natural a sequence that the c nnection does not appear ever to be broken. You may like some or tne selections better than others, but the eftectof the whole is to amuse yon continuously. In this work of amusement they sparkle like the spray from, a sun-lighted cascade; they are always in motion, always orei flawing with run. I could occupy columns in describing what they do, but you would hardly be the wiser. You cannot describe a taste or a perfume." Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatij Price 3 will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Reserved Seat Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30- CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION, \j ALBERT HALL. Entire Change of Programme ! Crowded and Enthusiastic Houses. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION ! TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, LAST TIME OF SECOND PART OF SCOTLAND I Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Aberdeen, Falls of Foyers, The Pass of the Trossacks. Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, Salmon Poaching, Oban, Inver ary, Glasgow, Kirkwall Cathedral, John o Groats, lona, Land o' Burns, Alloway, Mancune, &c, &c. COLONIAL AND AUCKLAND SCENERY! SPLENDID STATUARY! THE DANCING SKELETON ! MILLION PRICES! MILLION PRICES Million Prices : 2*. and Is. g| LOYAL ORANGE ||§f^ffi INSTITUTION. (m YsJp^^ti' « . The Newmarket TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper and Dance to Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, iS7B, at Seven o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whisker, W.M. x_<h mHE THIRD ANNIVERSARY l||j> J_ BALL, '<aTV Under the Auspices of No. 14. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, WILL BE HELD IN THE - OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th, 1878. Tickets, ss. Each. £3T Mr. Impey's Band will be in attendance AC O N CERT WILL BE HELD IX THE TOWN HALL, CAMBRIDGE, ON EASTER MONDAY, 22nd Apeil IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future advertisement. TTNION BANK OF [ESTABLISHED 1837.] Paid-up Capital £1,250,00 >. Reserve Funds £450,000. Notice is hereby given Hint the Second Instal ment of £15 per Share on the new Shares issued by this Bank, uader resolutions passed at the Special General Meetings of the Proprietors held in London on the Ltth and 30th January 1878, is due and payable at this office on the 15th day of April, and that All Shares are liable to forfeiture, under the Bank's Deed of Settlement, if the call be not punctually paid. JOSH. PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand Chief Officer's Department, Union Bank of Australia, Christchurch, 16th March, 1878. A UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. Monthly Inspection THIS EVENING, at 7.30 shaip. Presentation of Company's Champion Belt. White frocks and straw hats. E. LeROY, Captain Naval Brigade t "OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. tS, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. ISJi T\7lE ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6<3.. Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES £ CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR '\ 92, Queen-street, (Auckland.