The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Fo. 2,473

AUCKLAND, N.Z., .MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 LB7B.

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s*_S_S_^ __ EGU LA R MONTHLY XBafc-ti STEAM COMMUNICATION «*— — AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, ' ... Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice), will leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant. She is due here on the lth proximo, «^^™*» Sydneyand Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, 6tFn^ lfrei_rht or passage apply to .borlreign-ui CRUICKSHA]S lc & co#i Agents, lb' Queen-street, Auckland. February 20, 1878. . " MAIL STEAM 3_-l_asS», ' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chea'Alier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY HAL NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oWEET WHARF. Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. VV anaka .. I Tuesday, 26th, Ip.ni.i — Z FOR SYDNEY. ~ Rotorua.. Tuesday,Mar.sth, 2p.m. — _3T Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. __£k££^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES _%__&__:& AND COROMANDEL.;, >--_]§£__-____' ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enternrise—Monday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 8 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise—Tuesday, 4 p.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 7 p.m. Durham—Friday, 1 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Durham laid up on Monday and Tuesday for inspection. Not responsible for Good- or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. TTIXCUI.SION to WAIWERA ll|||g§£ Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY~ Captain igM-TH, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY &: SON. igjSSr' QTEAM TO AND FROM jsEg|g;iO RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers Avill leave as under:— ) From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.n}. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY fo SON. TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JiifHlg; 5A mahurangi, matakana. £SsesSs^ KAWAU. and LIITLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as und9r :— 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 ■I. CASEY & SON. *iS^=^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ■JsSJffiliL' WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaua hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, CaptainjftAWSON, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ins, stride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY Ob CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY Se SON, Red Office, Wharf. «^^OTEAM on the KAIPARA. ■ rs§ss£§_-S' 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 oh 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. «^^_^ BJiOR RUSSELL, WANGA 4|||p|?>-X' ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels 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 Avill leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. The S.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as follows :— Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting:). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. ,^ KAGL A N *33mw'' Tho s.s. ____ LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga-as above on THURSDAY, 28th instant. • Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs; Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurat & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, NeAvmarket. £>*£%. C.HIP LOCH FLEET, FOR J|g|g^ lO LONDON. X____a£sAT All Accounts against the ship , ' ■ ■ ■ ■ Loch Fleet must bo rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 4 o'clock TO MORROW (Tuesday), the 26th instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Auckland, 25th Febiuary,-1878.



~KA_ CJTEAM TO LONDON, k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. _________f > ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,817 tons register, 3,000 horse-poAver effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam poAver 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 wi 11 steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply f" BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. ri&tefe-^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jlpgl^O LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAH ANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table-. From Auckland— Monday, Rotomahana, G p.m. Monday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Wednesday, Rotoma lana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. «a&^_ > ,"iri OR WAIUKU. Thes- g. LALLA ROOKH Avill leave for Waiuku as folloavs :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 25-Monday, 11 a.m. 25—Monday, 3 p.m. 27_Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and- Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/0. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunßa Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket £jA^p O R W A I. U X U. -^_s_g_g_e» The va _ OREGON Avill leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga i From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 25—Monday. 10 a.m. 18—Monday, 2 p.m, 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27— Wednesday. 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. Ordsr3 to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, E" ITwTn B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and complied, Engrossing, Sec Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Chaniptaloup Se Cooper, Queen-street^ M" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ~jVf O_NEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage.— AwAL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. TtATONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at JJ-IL the usual rates of interet c— W. H. Con noil, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. (Vi/fONEY TO LEND in large or small 1_ 1 sums 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-office. \\ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE i-IX of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. WAIKAWAU 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 PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. &c jf O T 1 C E. The undersigned having a Large" STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he tt usts 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 any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. _j__T Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving th«.ir Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. (^PECIAL 1111 EA P T IN E S IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRIST Al AS HOLIDAYS. 11. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines Duiung the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shados Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-thii-d the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid A-alue, at 5/11 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 Alpacca Coats, • Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, Sec. Sec, Sec, All Marked at Loav Prices for the Christmas Holiday. ..THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Lino of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/0, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H;_ Atkins.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOA'E ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d. : Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 03., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactordy, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg- to inform © his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken o\*er those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hones by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share cf patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals at all hours. Q E L L I N G OFF! James Ah Koav and Co. beg to'inform then. friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and Avill therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos. Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, Avhich Aviil be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable oiFer refused. Note the address : Jan. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, O COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of!Paperhans;ings, Scrim, Paints, Oila, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, . Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic ftlass, Picture'siFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. ("lass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. _. «•&« *Sr- ••5__ Ss_f* «v $A LAR X E I. ROTII ER S, \y (Lute 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. XfTR EXH . SlI IPME NT S. GSO CASKS CEMENT, Lx City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STRUT-.T. Four Doors from the Union Bank. q P ETC I a l notice. The bu3ine-s hbherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M.nager. IR E L AND BR 0 T II E 11 S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery, Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. IGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hide 3, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, Sec, Sec, at highest market rate:., in ai-y quantity. Consignors direct Avill have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. 11. F E N TON (Late Hill Se Fenton), By Special _ _kpJ_L_CSA^ Appointment to his Excellency -^4-t-_£|#'«£-£_sS-___/the Governor. Wholesale and Detail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 01, QTJE*-N-STREET, Opposite Pank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. AM R. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON !___&£& Wakefield- DENTIS T, $nxs¥_? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPKNTER, AND JOINER, ou the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced WorKmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. "1 X AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is iioav prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oil the price of all common work egg" Country Orders punctually attended to. J A N D J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, LoAver Queen-street Wharf, ■Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * * o w 02 XFOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL XX DECORATIVE PAINTER. P3 & h* Estimates furnished, and experienced ■"? P_l Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O fl J.H. requests attention of Builders and t_ Jz others to his New Glazing Tariff. I & ■ J. HENDERSON. \ w W © . : te^ 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TO UN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMxMISSION AGENT, Has alAvays 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 ToAvn and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. VTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dußt. In Id., 2d., and Id. Blocks, and ls. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sailare, London. r\ N S ALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IM LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.'! p. 11. Mckenzie. Deoemb-i'3 1877..5



TAMES BUTCHER fl CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unoutt. at reasonable rates. [Established 1855.] WJ . MARKS, c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GA .-FITTER. ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of Avork in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the LoAvest Remunerative Prides. TT AMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a domplete assortmen of Drugs, j Chemicals, L Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, Sec Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c„ in endless variety. -tST Agent: Auckland'Evenins Star. mG.SA N D E S JL © SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest 'notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whble of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. 7T~il EA P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. GiA-e u:j a call before purchasing elsewhere. IA CARD.] TKTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, TT 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. pALVANIS E D IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER op GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <_t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfi'ttingof overy stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected rirst-class machinery, and having completed all, nis arrangements for manufacturing, i 3 in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumder for Auckla Waterworks, avellksley-steekt. ATT.K-r.ATT_. TaEEAP TIAI-.EK 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a A Tery large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lotcs, a very low rates. Prico liists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can jbo left at No. 3G. In urance BuildinßH. WE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise tho fact that avc ha; o now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at Gs. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. Gd. __S_T Give them a trial. gSAMUEL COOMEBS & CO., 92, Queen-street. E O X ii E~ A X E R __, Fhekman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d„ well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WAIKA T O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are noAV delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as folloAvs :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tons 17s Gd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s Gd „ 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, Miuager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, 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, 92, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Aa company. fire and marine. Capital .. _-. .... - £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tar I-oss-t... Promptly Paid. OTCOHOIC P. PIKHCI- Manager T M. M~C LAC~ II LAN, ._! • 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 Mm diamond, 1— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other houße in the trade. .tair Comparison Invited. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. , Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



MR. F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—EA-oning instruction to Gentlemen. "pONSONRY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. _ ___._ HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.! Affiliated to the University of Noav Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 2Gth April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Alaster. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. • . 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. Cd., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Ujibrkllas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, Sec, Sec, Sec We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A T I N A B URY & fA 0., 201 & 206, queh.n-street, Auckland. A U L & S C H E N. X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, coiiner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. > We are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on axiplication. I^NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NOR I'll SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial Limestone, is now prepared toexecute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on a-Igav at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed Avith dispatch. Designs and Estimates forAvarded free on application. / milOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. JVI'R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J-fJL 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 haA'e the same done by leaving a notice, either A-erbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c„ &c„ &c„ Ex Late arrivals. 574 tar packages -su 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scum and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linaeed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &C, &C. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide ok Iron ajid Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Oana-as. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREEg. Auckland, January 23,1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY « (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per ton, at tbe Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, Avith 53 per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ANSALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron W*ire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-ST. EET. L O V E T~~ T, • TAILOR AND W*OOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLEY-STRE*"T. Has always on hand a Well-seleitcd 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. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insure-. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Loavest Current Rates, Head Ofiice, Auckland. __ A. BOARDMAN, Manager. HE NURSERIES, Parnt 11.—Cucum bers in any quantity'at 6d per dozen.



HA S H T O N AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & .ESTATE AGENTS, 8, Neav Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street; Auckland. FOR SALE. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, ob feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated root, verandah, stable, &c, with fine vieAV both back and front. __-,_.,. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie. . _ FOR SALE OR LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich Vol canic Land, comfortable Residence containing live rooms, also stable, carriage-house, Avith hay-loft over, and cow-bails ; a splendid garden and croquet-laAvn, planted Avith shelter and ornamental trees ; a good orchard stocked with the choicest vines and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing: 'Busses pass every half-hour- Price, £700 ; £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum. , , ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. , , ~ HE PB URN-ST RE ET.—A substantially-built Seven-momed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 3G feet frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stand.. Fuither particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, Avith a depth ot 215 feet, Avith Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. • ■ NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek. Avith large water fronage. SeA'ca! Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET .— ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage,, with Avater frontage, very pleasantly situated. , _ . '_ . PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, Avith extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STREE i.—Those Commodious Pre mises, noAV in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilflllan, containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, Avith veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is Avell finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive A-ieAV of the sur rounding country. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Bright Road, next door to the residence of R. Woo.'. Esq. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and corn mod ions Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars haA'e been asphalted, andaiedry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent', No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. T ARGE SHIPMENTS OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery -_T Fancy Dress • Goods Feathers „, , „ n ~ rj Black & Cold Flowers \ Silks Kj Prints Ribbons 'r1 Mushns Kerchiefs Mourning Ma terials Fichus \ rf Paletots < Costumea R Manchester < Goods Parachutes = — r^" of every dcs- Q -Q Boavs ■^ £> cription. O Glove 3 I^H „ . Hosiery <J o •< Corsets 9 Shirts r j* ? Tie 3 Underclothing i»H " „ „ Collars Baby Linen _w Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks , "I Straw Hats HH Tunics —(:)— hH The above in Pelisses both loa f__3 Boys' Se Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, _T MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on the..Premises IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND the PUBLIC GENERALLY. -t_r Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New York. 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caies Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MO.S, for Chest Complaints, Cougns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 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. Xjourie, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. EDWARD LEWIS (Late avii h L. D. Nathan & Co.), WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, custom-hcfuse-street, Auckland. KEEPS in STOCK Best Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, GROCERIES. TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Market Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attenaedlo by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the New Zealand Markets. Good Storage— Bond and Free. DOUBTLESS BAY, NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASEI the Estate of Kau hoehoe; Doubtless Bay, the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 917 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can oe obtained on applica tion to. THOS. WESTON* Vulcan Lane.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The Management haA-e the honour to announce that, in compliance with numerous requests, they have decided on giving Six Farewell Performances at MILLION PRICES. Six of the most Popular Operas will be given Avith precisely the same strict regard to detail Avhich obtained the unanimous approval of the Patrons of the Company during the past season. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING. 25th February. Meyerbeer's Grand Opera, ROBEI.TO IL DIAVOLO! TUESDAY EVENING, Verdi's ever popular Opera, IL TROVATOREI Manrico....... (first time) Signor E. Camero. WEDNESDAY EVENING, Benefit of SIGNORA CARANTI VITA, * On which occasion will be riven Rossini s bril liant Opera Comique, IL BARBIHRE DI SIVIGLIA ! In the singing lesson scene Signora Caranti Vita will sing the celebrated valse song Diva, and betAveen the acts of the Opera, the unrivalled Contra Bass Soloist, . SIGNOR ANGELO CE3EHINA, Avill play two solos on Double Bass. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admission:- Dress Circle,!'; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. O. NOBILI. Agent. A. UCKL AN I) A M A TEUE ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN ME E T I N G. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1373. PIIOGKAJniE :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Pri_zc__f ONE MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. QUART -CR-MILH- LEVEL RACE.-Two Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).- aix Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 64; for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 p.m. ALFRED KING Hon. Sec. TENDERS POR FREEMAN'S BAY ROADWAY. ""The Time for receiving Tenders is Extended until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, Intending Tenderers are requested to see amended specifications. ___, P. A. PHILIPS, Toavii Clerk, _ "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS. FOR ROLLING STOCK. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of "Six Hundred Railway Wagons, similar to those now in use on the New Zealand Railways, including all iron andAvood work. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February, IS7B. mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders Avill be received until noon of the Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a T-.vo-storied Residence in the Carlton Road, for T. Jagger Esq. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Thi3tle Hotel. GEO. BO WRING. Architect. rp_ O CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited till TUESDAY, tiie 26th, at 1 o'clock, for Clearing Scoria Drain and Draining Swamp.—For particulars ap-dy to B. McDonald, Ellerslie Station ; or Mr. Ewington's, Queen-street, Avhere tenders are to be left. ROBERT GRAHAM. mO CONTRACTORS Tenders are invited (labour only) until • THURSDAY, 28th instant, for Huildiug Wharf at Guthrie and Larnach's Sawmills. Manukau Heads. . Plans and specifications at the office of Outhrie and Larnach Company Limited. On.hunga. J. W. WALLER, Manager. , mo BUILDERS. AUCKLAND RETAIL* BRANCH NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY". ? Tenders will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the lth of March, for the Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany. Plaiiß and specifications to be seen at the office of EDWARD MAHONEY. TOCAL TESTIMONY PULVEBMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (recently improved). Vital energy, it is Avell known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-elecrric fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency taereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a A'ariety of troublesome ail men s, such as Indigestion LiA*er Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Fem«le Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c, &c, &c. This is no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this e!ectrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host oi remedies in one. ' Thirty years' successful exDerience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The following is spontaneous and remark able :— " Auckland, NoA-ember 26,1877. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6^ years I have not been free from it for one minute r and to make things Avorse, about two years and n:no months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in Avhich has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saAV a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by'them, and being aA-erse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has ■ ee,n something; wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it mar be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. "1 am, yours truly, "James Slator "G. Aickin, Esq., Chemist, " Queen-street,' Auckland." Sole Agent: AICKIN, T HE P H A R M A C Y,# QtTEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. COAL AND r FIEEWOOD YARD FOR ..SALE. To be' Disposed! of. ihe t Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good opening, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. LEWIS, UpperJJueen-street.