The Evening Star.

Vol. IX—Fo. 8,507

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, LB7B.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



,^g^- "DEGULAE MONTHLY J&iSS£^JL\j STEAM COMMUNICATION s£§^, betwee_j AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April Ith, 1878. XT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queei.- STRBET WgABF. - Wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, lp.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, _stb, lp.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Queen-street Wharf). WAKATIPUI Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m.] — Rotorua..! Tuesday, 30ih, 2p.m.| — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, Bth, lp.m. — Hawea Monday, loth, lp.m. — Taupo Monday, 22nd, i p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday. 29th, lp.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, lp.m. — S3" Cargo must be alongside one hour before $ime of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ~£kfe^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES. _#-3S__feO coromandel, and •^_______s3» ohinemuri. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Tuesday, Tongariro, 12 midnight Wednesday, Enterprise, 5.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday. Tongariro, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise. 1 p.m. Wednesday, Tongariro, 9 p.m. _TOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland — From Coromandel— "Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. BETWEEN AUCK ]||i|jgi-3 LAND AND the THAMES. 1 ATSIFRS ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Saturday, Rotomahmana, __ p.m. Monday, Rotomabana, 5 p.m, Tuesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Monday, Rotompjiana, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday. Rotomanana, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. -«6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer ~age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. _._.„,. ERASER & TINNE, agents. ■*_w___9a-- H-fOR THE HOT SPRINGS, __lli__; I 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. *SsssS2SKAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPER, will sail as under:— 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 resoonsible for Parcels put on board with - out a shipping note. For freight or passage a PjP ly c tO jEY& -^ -fPfIB^TH Q "ft w a i u"k v. "^^™^1 The s.s. LALLA ROOKH wiU leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April B—Monday, 8.30 a.m. B—Monday, 12 noon 10—Wednesday, 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. .13—Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 mm. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fare 3 .-—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., wil meet with prompt dispatch. • For freight or passage apply Guthsie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket' «gfeZ~'|f< O R W A I U X U. •*££&&& The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— „ _ . From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April B—Monday, 8 a.m. B—Monday, 12 noon • 10-Wed., 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. 13-Saturday, 12.30 .m. 13— Saturday, 5 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. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaere of Vessels as per agreement. J__L. XL. iJ-L-JCi, r^a. TQ.IRST SHIP FOR J?|||Ob^ JD LONDON. The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, aPPl7t° OWEN & GRAHAM, • . Agents. Auckland, March 19, 1878. __G_*..V <___HIP CHILE, F. WARD, J§l§%^ FROM LONDON. 2§_|£i_ggf' All Claims against the above H_HFrTrr ill ship muß t be rendered in dupli cate before i p.m. on MONDAY, April 8, other wise they will not be recognised. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents ship Chile. «&&*__ WOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,|||||j^JL. ROA.-AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked andßmall parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR 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.l ROWENA will leave as follows :— April Time TaVle :— Monday, Bth Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17 th Monday. 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday. Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permittinahß -■: j!A. MCGREGOR, Manager.



.-tKA. wTEAM TO LONDON. JO MA THE SUEZ CANAL. J|2||j|j||^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May; and MELBOURNE, on the sth day of May, 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 0 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. "F^TZ mHE NEW ZEALAND Sl^Pife-v X SHIPPING COMPANY jfp^foi^. (LIMITED Head Ofi-ioe : Christchurch., N.Z. London Branch: 81,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI ......1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 "WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 1136 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as 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 Bhips 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 colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-st ree t rija. T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF :g|g|«|^ jL t packets to new zea- Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-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 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 hi the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ") OWEN & GRAHAM, J- Agents CRUICKSHANK & CO.. ) £?*.*_. 1710R LEVUKA, VIA ig§|JKas|v JiJ LOMA LOMA. A^^^^^^^ The schooner v MAGELLAN CLOUD Will leave as above on SATURDAY next, the 6th instant. For passage only (having superior accommo dation) apply to —- E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. •wßteSfe?-.. QTEAM TO AND FROM 4g||||g; IO RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:—' From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. - S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY Se SONS «^gS^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. ■^SsisS^ 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 Se SON. ___4*_?n_ TVTEW ZEALAND SHlP j|g|Jo^j. J3I PING COMPANY'S LINE ~A§A&§is_*iSi The magniflcient first-class Iron SH PEREFORD, 1510 tons register, will sail from Lyttelton for London direct on 13 h instant. Has accommoda tion for steerage passengers, and carries a Surgeon.—Apply not later than MONDAY, Bth instant, to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED) 93, Queen-street, Auckland. *SW*S*_. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 2j|g|^ £5 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. . -~„,*, z.™ Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY Se SON, Red Office, Wharf. ~£W£te^ a~UCKLAND TO and FROM llll§|£jfL WANGAREI, MANGAPAI. ■^Miri-iiiy^j adjoining Districts, via NORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER, The new s.s. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between Tangitiroria (Wat son's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Msmgapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &o.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter place with the s.s. Minnie Casey on her ud trip (Tuesdays) from Helensville, and on her down trip to Helensville (Fridays). Passengers will now find this by far the most agreeable route between Auckland and the North. Fares :3s each way; Return tickets, ss, avail able for one week. DARGAVILLB & Agents s.s. Tangihua. MONEY 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 intere_..—W. H. Con ned , Vulcan Lane. . 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 Interost.- Jaokson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S,. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. M~~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. UWM.ECOLEMAN, Solicitor, 7ulcan-Lane. ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs M. CORNWELL having ffurnished the above House with every comfort for Boarders, bees to inform visitors to Auckland that she is nowreadyforthe reception of Boarders, who w-lfflndall the comforts of-home at a moderate charge. ____ — —— m£AN D E S 1 • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. ___£Kffi__r^-^aSp£ from clients with accuracy and dispatch.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Potdtry 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 suburb s A. WATERMAN begs to inform a his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at aU hours. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofJPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Picture|Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STB.KET. EN O R R I S, 9 PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. «&, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Ferqtype 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. Tj-RESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. QPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs G. Holdship Se Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHER F, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE!.-, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign. Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Deli very /Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. FGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM EBS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, Sec, 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 A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY^ W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special csJ^jj^^Lp APPoi? tment Excellency **S-^^*«__Si_-S_-,"the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUERN-STREET, j Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. -]%/! R. T. TR A F F OR D, SURGEON o£&*£*&> Wakefield- DENTIST, -ZEEEfgJ street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. ___. j N N E Kj a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sec, Sec 1 T QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he ls now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work &3T Country Orders punctually attended to. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gontlemen. ER. CH. ANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Mußic, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wy ndh am -street. 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. s®. Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. jp H O L L A H~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now bo regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, tho duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade nurchasers treated liberally. P BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. JOHN OOPP 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 senders. |>ONES I BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by & SQppET , LW I N B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayteror of Champtaloupl& Cooper, Queen-street.



PJ.HE 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. GfUTHRIE & IiARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED).. JAMES W. WALLER, Man a g __~fe, Onehunga Branch. HP. <#TB B-Q N.S & CO • M- '.:'■■■' GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY -STREET, i Auckland. NPS A L E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Li me,' Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced'workmen in all brandies sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, 1 f Builders, Victoria-street.^. « T A M' P S ! STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owing to recent importations of the Newest Designs, and the erection of Steam Machinery, they are now in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be equalled else where, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. .',_•'-•_ . _._ _ Specimens to be seen, and all orders left, at Star Office. H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. / fi J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. RON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. (Established 1870.] H. "WATTE (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business Beveral years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of I-Sr^Ziho, _.hd Tin .vare.! The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET. AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. lasacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. ID C L A. • R X, Shipping-and Commission agent Wharf. Onehunga. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving o notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street CHANDLERY &SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ot Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail maker. Sec, would intimate his intention of CONTINUES.G THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during tho last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. / fT-HOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 9_, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat,"and Bplendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? ■ SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., • T A ME '$T~B U T C H E "R -I CARTE®. CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared ana. Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnout). at reasonable rates. mo CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Bray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. ;fi1,.0-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. IVL ons"t c r Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time'MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortiand-street. will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, Sec, Sec, all at Jeduced 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 da well to make their call early. N.8.-PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. •___?.- AT ... BE OW N & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street. T^OK SALE, TO AR R I~VE': Per Barque * Cabarfeidh,' from Oamaru, and Brigantine ' Ethel,' from Timaru: 3,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAI 2,000 sacks PRIME OATS (In Wholesale Lots Only), i And will he followed by Regular Shipmer.t_ throughoutthe season. Mckenzie & ross.



IA CARD.] •OTILLIAM ' LAMBERT JACKSON, V 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. Rent's. _ Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. . T M. McLACHLAN, *J • 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 hale 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 §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton. Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— ' TTcag-'Cretonnes and Flannels. • Mr. McLachlan paying Cash!for his Goods is s able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower' than any other house in the trade. _e_g" Comparison Invited. |^HEAP 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 Wood Turnino in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates._ Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. 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 Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. R. M c N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. m- Shipping Sppplieh. ~ss .nLANVILLE & ELLYETT, \JC TEA DEALERS & GROCERfi, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ V 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ 1 SljMk ...... 1. 12s6d „ j i Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway I Stations. Steamera and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may bo sent to Mr James Ronaldsqn, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Tj. LOU R ! Tl LO URI Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell,'J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS Se CO. Southbrldge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. _t2T The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—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, £248,980,3667. Claims armnged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. mO ARRIVE, Ex 'Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru: OATS OATMEAL BRAN a-,-, ' A BARLEY DUST | POLLARD PEARL BARLEY -■..-■ FLOUR.- :. ■■ <-.. -'■--'-■ i '',: '-A T. H. HALL & CO. TPIX' ' KENILWORTIP & 'TAUPO' :' 20 cases BACON, in cloth A' A 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 eacRS WHEAT. • " * " T. H. H A L L '& C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. 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 is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. SUPERIOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, HOBSON-STREET. Course of Instruction :—Latin, Greek Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book-keeping and English in all its branches. Hours of Attendance.—9 a._a. to 12 noon. 2p,m. to 4 p.m. ___ , ' Terms (including Pens, Ink, Pencds, and Slates): £1 ls, quarterly in advance): THE 1 QUARTER TO BE RECKON ED FROM DATE OF ENTRY. .. Evening Classes for Girl's and Boy's, at 7. CHARLES B. ANDREW. 3 "y HENDERSON, -J • 8, Wtndham-strebt, 1 HOUSE' ScVa^r?^^ « '



TENDERS FOR DISH CHANNELL ING, LAYING STONE STEPS, &C. Town Clerk's Office, April 3rd, 1878. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WED NESDAY. 10th instant, for DFh Channelling in Coliingwood-strcet, and Laying Stone Steps in Upper Queen-street, in terms of specifications at the office of the Surveyor. The Councd do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk__ EXTENSION OF CITY WATER MAINS. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 17thinstant, for the Providing and Laying Water Mains in the re maining portions of the City, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to be viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Extension of Mains." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. FREIGHT OF TIMBER TO INVER CARGILL. Public Works Office, ; Auckland; 3rd April.-1878. Writteu Tenders will-be received aft this Office till noon of MONDAY, Bth April, 1878, for con veyance to Invercargill of about Twelve Thousand Square Feet of Sawn Puriri Timber. Can be shipped either from Onehunga.or Auck land Wharf. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily aocep ( e s .- gned) JAMES STf_WART, District En&ineer. tVrainage contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, Ith April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 20th, 1878, for supplying and laying about 31 chains of 6-inch Earthenware Glazed Pipes, through part of the Domain to Stanley-street. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ■ accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. I_TO. i STATION BUIi-_-n_sf_is ____. CONTRACT. KAIPARA-PUNIU RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland, 2nd April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till Noon of THURSDAY, 18th April, 1878, for the Erection of a Fourth-class Stationmaster's House at "Pokeno" and "Huntly" Railway Stations. Plans, specifications, and conditions can te seen at this office. The lowest or any Tender not necessardy _ELG___ _____! (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. T^f O T T C. E. The undersign, d having a Large STOCK ol the Best and Fa test 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 theaPatronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. " _*■*$ ■ * ■ . Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of I 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 short notice, fl®- Orders left at the City Estabiishmen Wellesley-street East, wi'l receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. ' W. EDGAR. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN. REMOVING, AND RE DIRECTING BUILDINGS, BRICKWORK, &C. V AT THE MINES, KaWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans and Specification which can be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, March 25,1878- mO BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipwa, or at the Cempany's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.-For further particulars, apply to George Eraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland: or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. _ PIANOS, ORGANS, AND~ HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have- the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. . AYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy, to work, quiet inaction, not liable to get'out of order, ahd. having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread.; TO thosepin.perplexity aa to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently, recommend the above. "' Sole Authorised Agent: T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. TWT" OT 1 v ___ •O F RE MOV AL. • The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and? Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. - ~ HARRIg 2nd March. 1878. • . \ 2500,000 feet TIMBER Fop Sale. HAVING sold my Business at the junction of Queen and Wakefield-, treet, known as "Kirby's Yard," to Mil. JOSEPH CRAIG, I bet? that my old friends and customers will favour lum with their patronage. JAMiiIS LEWIS. WITH reference to the- above, I beg to state that I have on sale Tanks; Fire wood, cut and uncut; Coals, Newcastle, Bay- Waikato, and Wangarei; Shells, Lime. Bricks, Puriri Posts, and Hobart Town Rails. JOSEPH^CRAIG. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £-$000, prinoipal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-A wek Total amount ingover rer vveeit- i Repayable. ~. d. £ s. d. 4 years i 2 8 130 0 0 6 years 9 . 143 9 _ 8 years T 6 156 7 6 10 years 8 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 11 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per ! cent, per annum» _m „_„„„ JOHN BATGER, Secretary,F,



MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. v_A The Brethren of the above will cele- J§gL_ brate their Anniversary by having a /jpSslg BALL on the 6th May, to be held in the Tii Masonic Hal), Onehunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee: Bros. Cox, Bell, Morris, and Robinson; and from several of the brethren in Auckland. Single Tickets, 55.; Double, 7s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Band in attendance. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. Independent order OF FREE "W_|illNP-" TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MONDAY, 22nri April, to inaugurate the Library. Single Tickets (Entertainment and Bali), 35.; Double Tickets, ditto, 55.; to Entertainment only, ls. A Select Band will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commence at _-, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. ODDFELLOWS' H AFL L, COOE>SIREET. tA Select Quadrille Assembly will be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY next, the 10th inst.' ©anting to commence at 8 " p.m. sharp. W. T. DONALD, M.C. MONSIEUR' VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their . own residence, to Dress, Cut. and Shamfco Ladie .' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet i 3 in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curi.s, Plaits, Pads. &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in ar.y style. «SL Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address:— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, I__ A-___T)Kl__SS_--F ____C 81, HOBSON-STREET, opp'ositeScotia Hotel. Boots i Bootsm Boots ... CHEAPER THANpll| CHEAPER THAN EVER ! * _&__. EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, AND FIXTCt-ES. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must ba Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. - ' _t_r Note tSe Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," . Opposite the City HAll, -a QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. '•'No connection with any other shop in town or suburbs. . . H ASHTON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildincff Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN--TBEKT.—A well-built Family Residence ef 7 rooms | with out-buildings, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehun_ra. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A ComfortaDle Family Re 'sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of <which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-budt Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. - ' ■ • ,-• PICTON-STREET.—A Large-Budding Allot ment. • :. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie. '- NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET:— rONSONB V.—A 7-roomed Cottage, with front and side verandahs, large garden, well, and "water laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedwood Terrace. The House is new, and in complete order, and very convenient for a family. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A very pleasantly situated Family Residence of 7 rooms and out houses, water laid on, erected upon a large allotment; very extensive view. EDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon easy" terms. PARNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family .Re sidence, with large gardens-Orchard, and Pad dock, a. _ . _ F A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. , _. -' 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. ■'-'.'; ''•■■■ _,-.'■ , Several Small Properties in Town and Country bthoforsaleandtolet. ' '■* .^_, H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent., No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Boots ." . Boots i Boots i SPECIAL'NOTICE. Thompson's Buildings 42, Victoria-street. WILKINS & CO. Thanking our friends^ and the general public forthnir patronage,'we would draw their attention to our New Importation of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, which have iust arrived ...... from America. These Boots aud Shoes cannot be surpassed, as they preserve the shape of the feet, and - the Quality is Al. so--jsp> Note the Prices :—2O p«r cent, lower sj__l? than any House in Town, and 40 per cent, lower than English Goods.. "PHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA (LA.KE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. j HEMUS & HANNA j Have & Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. SS, N.B.—TH¥. B. sT in New Z___a_u_ni> *!_*