The Evening Star.

IX.-Fo. 2,515.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



~^ T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM g_W&& SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, 1750 tons, Captain Caroit.l, will leave Auckland tor the above ports on TUESDAY, 30th April, carrying H.B.M. Mai's and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage nnnly to vv OWEN & GRAHAM, Asrents, Auckland. "^T~~T> EGU LA R MONTHLY XX) STEAM COMMUNICATION Between. AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. im.iu HERO, Pantaii Loc.A'N', may be expected here again ihoat the 30th instant. a\_ will leave for Sydney and Melbourne Jain about three days after arrival, again am. CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents, if! Oueen-strcct. Auckland, ' April Ith. 1878. ■frNION STEAMSHIP COM PANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Timl. Table—April, 1..75. (TOR TAR ANA XI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. '..YTT..LTON, AMD PORT CILVLYiEf-S. li'itOM M.yy.ncu*. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiakoa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Tasanaei Tuesday, 23rd, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiakoa... Tuesday, 30!h, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. FOITTAUTi ANG A, POV ER T V 0A 1, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and POUT CHALMERS, from QUEBtf- STRKET WHARJV. HawsaTTTi Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — rAUPO .. ..Thursday, 25th, 1 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Queb-x-sti.-.kt Wharf). WakatiFjl Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m.l — ROTORUA.-l Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m.! — FOR RUSSKiL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and POUT CHAL.ME.IS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — OF Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HEN DERSON & M ACFA RL *> NE, Agent 3. Gornor of Queen and West Queen-streets. -£&i_^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY. REDUCTION OF FREIGHT. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will sail at 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instaut, landing Passengers and Freight on the Wharf. The steamer will henceforward made weekly trips, and has splendid saloon accommodation for travellers. Saloon Tickets: Single, £i; Return, £7. Steerage, £3. Freight, £1 5s per ton ; Tranship ment oi Goods, £1 per ton. Large quantities at special rates on application to the undersigned. W. LODDER. Manager Auckland Steamship Co. a&kg^l ©TEAM TO THE THAMES 3sses_© coromandel. and •£&&£&& ohinemuri. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday. Tongariro, 10 D.m. Wednesday. Enterprise, 10 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro. 11 p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, Tongariro, 10 a.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 10 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). S.S. Durham. From. Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. To Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK |||||§|£3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITL Time Table: From Auckland- Wednesday, Rotomahana. 12 noon Thursday, Rotomahana, 12 noon „ „ 12 midnight Twice this day. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight From Thames- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti., 8.30 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana,:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, os. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. •«Wfc^ TTOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jlllfe, MJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. **Mtta«*» KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Mil Bail as undor :— 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. Mahurangh. 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, Kawatj, 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 out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to ___^^ J. CA.ACY & SON. *^^aTEAM OK THE KAIPARA. **ss3*&&3' The g_ g- kin a will leave Helens „ ville as under:— «flr Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rives, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. eorPort Albert direct, e^evy 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 tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. iSsg^. CJTEAM ONTHE KAIPARA 4lti|i^ WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toica Toka, Whaka- HAfiA, 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 hivrstride. f.nSS en S^B leave Auckland, per CITY OF J^UKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 P.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. .^^J^ASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. T^ftt TTIIRST SHIP FOR *^r@^^ LONDON. u!s__g_%__^ga The clipper Al ship CHILE, _, Francis Ward, Commander. iv» SPove vessel, on completing her discharg ¥]_• c °mmence loading fosr London, fop f vessei has unsuruassed accommodation am," _T first and third-class passengers. Early -vpcucfttjons are earnestly requested. tTiioaviJiie a quantity of cargo already engaged "us vessel will meet with quick dispatch. a -j°£rrelgfifc, passage, or other particulars, OWEN & GRAHAM, Auckland, March 19,1878. ■__ .f^ S'



*|g^v. CI O R W7A I U X U. °^^&& The p.s. OREGON will leave jfor VV aiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From "Waiul_.ii: April April 15—Monday, 3 p.m. 15—Monday, 7 p.m. 16—Tuesday, 4 p.m. 17—Wed., 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 am. 20—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordei-3 to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, -«jSti|^. "pi O R W A I U KU. *^$mm> The gs- L A.LLAROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: April April 15—Monday, 4 p.m. 15—Monday, 8 p.m. 17—Wednesday, 5 p.m. 18—Thursday, 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 a.m. 20—Saturday, 12 noon 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 tho stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlano, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHUIE & LARNACII (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNTNGIIAM. Newmarket" _Ofc*A. TD&ARQUE - MENDOZA,' .ofSß^ -^ -FROM LONDON. 1 7.-£-/--* ;4tf Cor.signeos--.aro requested to j£-_^_j____*__!s___-i3 p asg ontVica and obtain delivery orders, from tho undersigned, for their goods without delay. Cnrgo impeding the dischargo of tho vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel wilt bo passed at 10 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 17th nstant. The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agonts. Auckland, 15th April, 1878. •aS-V^ WlOlt RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. Tho 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 1 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. ' Staft'a for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will letive as follows :— April Time Ta'elo :— Wednesday, 17th Monday, 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ■-^g^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM >&SsM&sr^ RIVERHEAD Twick 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 Riverhcad—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY &_SOK. ,~K i ITIXCUKSION TO THE sfh^^Fk^s-,. "^ HOT SPRINGS on Good \T~RrIraPlC\_>EiuDAY (weather permitting).— KJMjMM)jgg^S.B. Argyle will leave Qucen igscaaßßß-sam s t ro ct Wharf at 10 a.m., return ing at 5 p.m. Return Tickets, 53. ,r\i Q S. Alt GYLE _.£? n« will leave Queen-street iUSpfff^ Wharf on SATURDAY, Aprd \U,ti^J r^j^a-^2O, at 10 a.m. for Coromandel, rs^rssr-f^-Ajsa returning at 5 p.m. . oT~ S. ARGYLE d^m^^&s. £3» will leave Queen-street THfrtf^KX^ Wharf on MONDAY, April 22, Vi» | yi>//iKjS>-T*^,n.t. 5 a.m., for Coromandel, BgaBSaaaBBBB re t ur ning at 10 a.m., in time for the Circus, and will return to Coromandel at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Return Tickets, 10s. i rriAUPIRI COAL MININ G COM J PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) - • • 50s. Steam (screened) .. ... .. 40s. Slack _ .- 203. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be '.ent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for Ailing bags, Is. 6d. per ton. _ Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-3treet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carnage charged by railway, per truck load of Aye tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura „ 38/1 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau.. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga „ 49/2 Drurv .. _ 35/10 Auckland ..51/1 J . ffiisESi* Mr. li. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale o£ the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburb^ -Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland,ffi Sept. 6,1877.: A UCKL AN D RAILWAYS. RETURN JOURNEY AT SINGLE RATES, available from Thursday, tho 18th, to Monday, the 22nd. EASTER WEE X—April 22nd to 27th. Any Station to any Station on Auckland and Hamilton end Kaipara Railways on day of issue, distances above 50 miles, and on Sunday and Saturday, when they will be available for return day folio whig as usual. Easter Monday and Tuesday. Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga to Eilerslie, One Shilling (single or return, irres pective of class). . - Tickets admitting to Course will be issued from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. , — • ■ -jTTILL AND HUDSON, CHEMISTS, 57, Victoria-street. NOTICE. The uudersigned begs to inform his friends and customers that he is about to resume the management of his business, which will still be carried on in the same place, and under tho same name or style. jq^ r< HUDgON< T DGKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd and 23rd, at ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. General entries and acceptances to be made b 8 P.m. on FRIDAY, the 12th insfc. 8 p.m. v WILL iaM PERCIVAL. Secretary, A.R.C. 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 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. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums afc a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. , ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.-S. Vaile, J Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND,-on MORTGAGE gofJFirst-class Freehold Securities. --*_ " goliciior, ». — Vulcan Lane.



filS 3-* AUCKLAND-FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ! ! COMMENCING EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, j APRIL 22, 1878. COOPSE. and BAILEY'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE. jiff^S^. j = *—"1 /T|\ ""*" atterded bis tour of the Colonies, has .R^ZRIE j&rwFwr. i r(Ins i:ROTEEE KEW WAI 3ROBE ! NEW FEATURES ! ! NEW TENTS ! ! ! In feet he has remodelled and refitted his large Show of ) ,& m WWtWW&iM, K®W SKOW last season, until it has become j *_*4&v> 4o «isi&As**s w^w Larger and more attractive than any similar Exhibition on Earth. -Labour, Energy, Brains, and Capital,— Have been freely brought into requisition in completing this MONSTER ORGANISATION OP TMB SEASON OF 1878-■ Particular attention is drawn to the /o^*V\ GRAND DOUBLE 010003 TROUPE ||J|^ TWO DISTINCT & SEPARATE COMPANIES , fifT The New Troupe brought from America, and \ _ . tfsSL Members of last year's favorite Company, forming £ • V,y )\ >,'!. paralleled hi the history of Arcnic Entertainments. ' : >^«fe^ same time. " =ss=_=^ " s&o"sr__a__.x_i ESEs_En_rcs--*Sku3E fl -*e-:s:c3_-:eb:-E&., DEN OF PERFORMING LIONS, WILD TARTAR ZEBRA, LIVING SEA LION, BRAZILIAN TIGERS, AMERICAN PANTHER, SOUTH AMERICAN ADGET, RUSSIAN BEAR, SPOTTED AXIS DEER, COLONY OF MONKEYS, DROVE OF SHETLAND PONIES, ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC., Form the Grandest and most Comprehensive Zoological Collection ever Exhibited ! :m:_r._ ho-RAcb i<tio_h:oz^s 7 The Eminent Zoological Scholar and Lecturer, will daily, between the hours of 1 and 2, and 7 and 8 p.m., deliver a discourse on the various specimens. MDLLE. CERDELLA, the Champion Equestrienne, appearing daily in her Great Act upon the Bare Back of her swift-running Steed beinc the only lady in the arenic profession that vaults on and off her horse at full speed. WILLIAM BATCHELLER, the Champion of the World. ABALANDO LOWANDE, CASSIM [and FRITZ; the LAZILLE BROTHERS Fred, John, and Frederico. The BELMONTS, Charles and Loteno. Walter Ay mar, Master Willie Aymar, F. Gorgas, Master Gorgas, GEORGE WAMBOLD and his Troupe of Educated Dogs. Master Wamhold, Hercules Libby, Mons. Loyal, John Mafht, etc. Also, Last Year's Troupe : MDLLE. DE ATALIE, the Female Samson, Mr. Nat Austin, Miss Addie, Master G. J. Williams, J. Smith, etc. THREE GREAT CLOWNS-Nat Austin, Jas. Cassim, John Maffit. Particular attention is directed to the Grand Introductory Pageant, and Mardi Gras Carnival, with winch each Performance will commence, as it is a Spectacular March of the most gorgeous description, introducing Elephants, Camels, Linputian Chariot drawn by Shetland Ponies, Knights and Ladies in Brilliant Costumes. Banner Bearers, Grotesque Figures, Roman Chariots drawn by Elephai.ts, Ponies, with Comical Monkey Riders, etc., the whole forming a scene of splendour rivalling the famed field of cloth and gold. The Menagerie and Circus are in separate tents, so that those who wish to visit the Zoological Collection and not the Circus can do so without coming in contact with the arenic exercises. Two Exhibitions Each Day—Afternoon and Night. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m. Circus begins one hour later. Admission —Pit, Three Shillings ; Dress Circle, Five Shillings Children, under ten years, Half-price to all parts of the house. One Ticket admits to Menagerie and Circus. The Dress Circle Seats are Patent Folding Opera Chairs, such as used in leading Opera Houses and Theatres throughout the world. REMEMBER—This GREAT SHOW never divides, but will exhibit its Entire Force of Animals and Performers in Auckland, commencing' Monday Night, April 22nd. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS WILL CARRY PASSENGERS TO THE GREAT SHOW! *-r EASTER WEEK, April 21st to 27th.—Return Journey at Single Rates.—Any Station to any Station on Aucklam and Hamilton and Kaipara Railways on day of issue, excepting for distances above 50 miles, and on Sunday and Saturday, whei they will be available for return day following as usual. o()o _W Arrangements have been made with the proprietors of the p.s. ' Tongariro' and ' Enterprise No. 2,' to have one of their BOAT. LEAVE FOR THE THAMES EACH EVENING, after the Circus is over. Fares at Reduced Rates. m The FERRY STEAMERS will be delayed till after the Circus.



HASH TON AND SON O HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, Neav Zealand Insurance Building Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-STREET.—A well-built Famdy Residence of 7 rnom3 5 with out-buildings, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunara. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A ComfonaDie 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-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 3G feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated root, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. , . „ . PICTON-STi.EET.—A Large Building Allot ment. _, , , NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. „ , NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments iv City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— TONSONBY,—A 7-roomed Cottage, with fron and side verandahs, largo 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. KYBEU 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. PA l:N ELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cotta?,e overlooking the Domain ; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garclen.jjrorchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S DAY*.—C-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 btho for sale and to let. 11. AS ETON & SOIS, House, Land, and Estate Agent*, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. fjT~HE U~ N DERSIGNED - HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottlea and in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisas BRANDY—Hennessy's and MarteM'a, m wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for privat families. Burgaud's, in bulk; Ksshaws, Tricoche, and Rowlatt Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville'3, Greenless and Colville's, Sheirift's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, Long John, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Danville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henke's quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medcc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c—Maraschino Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouets Moct'a, Collin's, De Lossy's and Roederers SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy, Ver deilho. Reisling Hermitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennent's Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BULK ALE—Marrian's No. 3 and 1, in barrels BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozokerit, Fieltf-r **>ad Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Cruai-co Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre, &c. RECKITT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAU—Champion's No. 21, inhalf-hhd. and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H. S-, in 500 boxes. LaCaoba, Albcurnc, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, Erotays, and TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral, and son, Raglan, and Le Grand and Derby PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downers Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyto and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths RDAGE—Europe, Manila, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS' Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANIS i IRON—More wood & Rogers', and Gospe Oak, 7, 8, and ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10,11,12, and U 61bs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW GUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, and 20 ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER &. V. <Se Go. have now adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to sicure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivend faom Bond as heretofore when required. INDENTS EXKCUTKDFOR ALL KINDS OF GOODS. BROWN. OAMPRELL & CO OTOMAHANA and the hot LA.KES. x\ SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts, Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera. Ohinemutu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-street, Auckland. laNOST "ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREK-T. 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. "T L O" VET T, JFLa TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-street. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of 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. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks 3 &c„ &c. Sec. T> '"' X E A N, I BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORTL AND-STli EET, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work— j Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. 1 Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. 1 Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. a All other classes of work at .accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. 1 m. All word that does notj give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge.



Independent order OF FREE 'T^?,|*^p^^ TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MONDAY, 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. Single Tickets (Entertainment and Ball., 35.; Double Tickets, ditto, 55.; to Entertainment only. Is. A Select Band will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commenc at S, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND _t\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Aff rated to the University of New Zealand) Th Quarter Days for the current year are sth Febr 26th April 16th July, andAth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. W A I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREUT, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competiiion. W" ELLE 5 LEY-STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. On TUESDAY, April 16, TEA M E E T I N G, In the School-room, 6.30 p.m. Tickets, 1/6 each. After Tea, the usual PUBLIC MEETING, In the Chapel, when Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Friends. Music at Intervals. A SOIREE will be held in the New ri. market Primitive Methodist Chapel, on Friday next, tho 10th instant, to welcome the Rev. Mr. Jones, late of Wellington, to his new sphere of labour. Further particulars in a future advertisement. Q E WI N G MACHINES. a ,2 _r**T_Tt_3?""=». s s TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES are Superior to all others for domestic use. Special Notice to Ladies who already possess a Treadle Machine.- It is frequently desirable to have a Hand Machine for light work, and for use on the table. Taylor's Patent Machine Co. have supplied this want by intro ducing a specially good and cheap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Friction Gear and Extras, only costs Two Guineas, As an accom paniment to the Treadle Machine, or for those who desire efficiency and cheapness combined, this Little Machine is unrivalled. S5&, Inspection of all the Taylor's Machines invited. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. ANEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under: — Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY ALBERT-STREET. E. WATERS, CCNFECT ONER Begs to inform the public the following goods, manufactured at his :j are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry!"Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringo Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges „ Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almond 3 Persian Sherbert KtAlmonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small)' Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond TofiFy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Coooa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description al way on hana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin ro turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS,. Somebody's Luggage, &c., &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion .—I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James!; M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. JM. M c L A C H L A* N, c 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, 4— 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— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Qooda is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. _tar Comparison Invited. JOHN QOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat , Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas*; sengers.