The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z.: TUESDAY, JtJNE 25, 1878.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



-W_=^ _-T*OR SYDNEY AND MEL- IP BOURNE. "w^fastan^- favourite s.s. AC • HERO, rant-in LOGAN (according to telegraphic ad- received to-day), wii' leave Molbotime on theSotb, a«d Sydney on tho 29tb instant—duo hpra about tho sth proximo. B She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about MONDAY, tho Bth of July. , , For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. R tmeeii-stree.t, Auckland, Jane 21,1878. ff"N7ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY ■ ' |J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Tims Table— June, 1878. ffOR TAUR AN G AT? O VER T V RA V, NAPIEK. WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Qoeen ' STBESTjfHARF; Steamship. Data of Sailing, Train. Taupo .. Thursday, 27th, dp.vi. — Sya^ARANAia, N ELSGN, WELL!MGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, _I_NSHI-,I,ING AT PICTON FOR VV_ST COAST Ports (from Manukau). Taiaroa... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m.i 11.55 a.m. ~__T Cargo must bo ulong-i-e or.o hour before me of departure _ A _ T _ EENDERSOiN „ MaC'c AiU.aNE, Agents. Corner of Queer: -^nd V/cst („u<--e.-i-3t\-oot3. ~^^~ WOK "LONDON DIRECT. S_IS®K^SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 092 tons resistor, Captain JAMES Ward, having tho greater part of her cargo enKaged, xvill have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. _____x W QII LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. aaa The magnificent ciippcr barque SCHIEHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Leyack, due here about tiie middle of June. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 13, 1878. igJife^CiTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. 13.5. R O T O M A H A N A. Time T able: From Auckland— Wednesday, 10 morning Thursday, 10 morning Friday, 10.30 morning Saturday, 11 morning From Thames— Wednesday, 3.30 afternoon Thursday. 4 afternoon Friday. I.3'J afternoon Saturday, 5 afternoon Fares, per __otoitu.hs.nr.:—Single : Saloon, 7ft. 6d.; Steerage, ss, Retarn : Saloon, iOs.; Steer- Age, 7S. FRASER _ TINN3, agents. fi^jfe^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jS_2y_l§l„(o! COROMANDEL, AND "^^^^^ OHINEMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. TIME T A B I- E : From Auckland- Tuesday, Tongariro, R."O p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 7 r'.m. From Thames— Wenesday, Tongariro, 6,:;0 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 12 noon FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). The s.s. 'Dcrtiam' leaves Auckland eTory Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromavulol every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. • Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine mari, per p.s. To Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. PRIVATE "SALE. *®^*s*^s' The paddle steamer RUBY. JOHN LEYDON, Grahamstown, has received instructions from Mr. Burmingbam to sell the above well-known Steamer, which is well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be had on application to E. & H. ISAACS, Fcrt-street; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thamesja r A I U X U." '^aslll' The p#Si OREGON will leave for Waiuku asunder:— , , From Onehunga: From W aiuku: June. June. 26—Wed., 2 p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, _ p.m, 2_—Saturday, 9 a.m. July. July. • I—Monday, G a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, 5/. Will sail weather and other circumstance permitting. , __ _ _.... , Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbina, Auction Mart, will bo attended to. Towage of Vessel" a3 per agreement. M H. ROE, JjlOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jSiWSIt. iU MAHURANGI. MATAKANA *a^Bg__.W..U. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.B. ANNEMILBANK, 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 ana Saturday at 11 o'clock. Ifrom Mahorangi every Monday ) and Friday at 10 a.m., wheu tides will abow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, overy Wednesday. Weather and other oircu-Qstanoes perirntting. NOt responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. SjFor freight or passage apply-to ,'}. i.' . r_ X __• JriVJi. «_Q%==___QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. "^^^^ The s.s. ETNA will loave Helens ville as undor:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday*- morning s tide, returning on Wednesday, Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per TTY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea en Fridays, and for Port crt on Mondays. . j. CASaY & SON . xILLA ROOKH, s.s., EOR Time Table :— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June Juno 26-Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26-Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29-Saturday, 4 p.m. 3<U Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mili.s. Tuesdays and Fridays, at S a.m. Raglan.—Ou Wednesdays, sth and 19th June. a Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to Gtjthiue & Larnach (Limited), Onehuuga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. _*rkte=^ rrtOR~IiUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. Tho s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darcels prepaid at the Ofhce on tne Wharf. No cargo received after - p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.S. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday mornifng at 12 noon, and every i riday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling-"-, Waineki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa for all Bay of Plenty Ports. Thd> B.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :- At 5 o'clock p.m. i Wednesday, 26th June '*> Monday, Ist July i Friday, oth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather PBrafiittfig). . A McGREGOB> Manager.



teQ^^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA <^__§_S WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The a.s. MINNIE CASS ST- Captain Rawbon, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tido, leaving Darga\*'lle on tbe return trips overy Wednesday and Friday i- 0*11" Ing's tride. Passengers leave Auokland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. *?^&6^_ QTEAM TO AND FROM 4||g||gg;o RIVERIIEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. Lily, 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. ;_Fro_a Riverhcad—S.s. Lily, 9 a.m.j t_"v_ss|sS.s. Gemmi AAA: _z_ J.gCASEYgfc son ITpRESH SHI PMEN TS. 050 CASKS~"CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famonoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from tho Union Bank. AC A R '1' E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for ordors daily, and sup plied with tho very best guilty at a reasonable chargo. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping a_d country ordera punctually attended to. j UA N VILLE 6s ii LLYE TT, A_T TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited en for orders, and Goods dolivorod. / fi J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower qui_bn-stre_t, Auckland. T5 AND T. -vTc LEO U, JL © TIMBER MERCHANTS, and GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinda of Timber supplied to order. T^TOOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices ha Now Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, nnd ship, till debvered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports hero or in Aus tralia. From statisns or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. =fST AIK AT O COAL COMPAN V V f (LIMITED) aro now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as fcllo-sys :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tons i7s Gd por tou. 25 tons, and under 50 tons lCs Gd „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrancement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent, 7, Wj___a__-strcet, Auckland. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. I School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head-master. ONSONBYPREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MRS. ROBINSON, assisted .by MISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupila. ME TROPO LIT AN HOT EL, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. M. GALLAGHER, (Late Manager Thames Hotel), Begs to inform hig friends and the public, that he has purchased tho above well-known Hotel, and will take possession on Saturday, 29th in3t., when he hopes to meet v/ith a fair share of patronage. HW A I T E, Manufacturino Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform the public that he Is the only ono in the Province who devotes tho whole of his time to the above business, and v/ith his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. EN O R R I S, c PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. *S, CARTES DE VISITE. BS. PER DOZEN. Fe_otype Portraits V/hile Waiting, / mHos j. harbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. f\ N SALE, ex ' oceola,' ' swordfish,' { llnda Weber,' and ' Taupo' : 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 ~ PEARL BARLEY 18 cases BACON 14 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex 'Aikshaw,' ©London: 12 cases MACCARONI and VERMICELLI. T. H. H A L L & C 0., ' High-street and Vulcan Lane. \\r H IT T A X ER'S AMERICAN HOUSE. ON~SA~LE, LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper than any in the city) LANTERNS . _,-_-. i-__ COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES CIAXJK MATERIAL OIL-CLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS and SHOES AND ALL KINDS OF USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS Second Door Below THE "HERALD" OFFICE. OAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., O SO IP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAND.. . Cash Buyers of Tallow. BBSS (Late G, Akers).



COUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safo and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having beon long in genor^'l use atHome.in the Australian Colonies, Otago and tbe West Coast of New Zealand, many' thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no o*ber remedy. Many on the Thames have also benoriteu oy i„ 1739* »nd testify to its value. : The " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of dlreoticns I for uso, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid ia in large botth'S only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Spongc3, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from tho Agents, MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, Junction of Queen and Grey-btrkets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous-of acting aa agents Pin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. TTSTI LL I A~M mHOM AS, MONUMENTAL, (MARBLE, AND STONK MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautif v Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, • for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. VV rork dono by First-class Workmen, and nono but Best Class of Muterial used, aud no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shorthand, Tiiames. AND AUCK LAN D. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform tho inhabitants ot Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under: — t Loavo Auckland: Leave Onehunga 1 10.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. V AND J. S O P P E T, $J c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,.Lowor Qaeen-stioot Wharf, Auckland > __S____________ WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED: A SONG, By Pro. Martin Swallow. Words by Je-nkt E. Johnston. To bo had at all Music-sellers. PRICE, 29. Gd. nett. R M C N A B, a Wholesale ._'* d _3_t.tail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. *_r S n ipping Supplied. .i> TftTILSON'S Excelsior Baking Powder. Vt The Cheapest und Best over offered to tho Public. In tins containing .-lb. each.—L. li. Nathan & Co., agents* "XT IC TOK I A F LOUR MILL S, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps wheatmeal Bran Maizoroeal, &c. Oats. Mateo, Barley. Sec, crushed. 1 y CTWINNERTO N AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA \i S TREET, (Next Shakes '__rb Hotel). Having introducedffiSteara Power, he Is now prepared to make a Reduction Twenty por cent off the prico of all common work _£T Country Orders punctually attended to. TVT^* Til AFF° XD ' SURGEON os!%smsL Wakefield- D E N T I 8 T street. Teeth Extracted without Paiu by Dr. Clover" Patent Oxide Gan. Artiflcial Teeth (from One to a Full Sot). "A L O V E T T, _r_i 9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotol, WELLESLBY-STREBTt Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black a_d Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also. West of England, Mosgiel, and othor Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Pncoe moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade suppbod at. eGJvery small advano on cost for cash. T~X M E S M0 L E O D, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). H/TONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET Af JL (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that ho has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in tbose Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pai.'B. &c. , _ . ~ Hair Combings made up and worked In any V„ Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :-- MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &0., WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for Ladies. W" G. BUTLER, <_ BLACKSMITH, South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason able rates. TmJkETI BONES 1 BONES I _|> Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Milla, and at No. 101, Lower Queens by & j# fioppET> WF PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, W «' COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oGPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, L-hoet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Class Picture, Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock aud Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. ran G. S A N D E s J & SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients v/ith accuracy and dispatch^ fi H O LL A H'S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cored in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade curchasers treated liberally. ■ BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., A kland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. imiREWOOD! FIREWOOD! JO FIREWOOD! First-class Firewood, 12s. per ton. Cash on Delivery. Also, the Best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at wharf rates. H. P GIBBONS & CO., 58, Wellesley- treet, and Yard, Hobson- atree "IJTTiriri- RAND CO., jP wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baco Corned Beef on Sale m 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 suburbß.|



"1%/TONEY TO LEND, in large oremaU .!_?___ sums, at low rates of interest; —Mr • Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ~\M "ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- -LvJL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. -' MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at. the usual rates of interetc—W. ELCon nell, Vulcan Lane. < , TyrONEY TO LEND, in large or email aYJL sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agen,- Shortiand-street. next the Post-offlce. r "d/jf-ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE XvJL. of First-class Freehold Securities. • WM. COLEMAN, :■. . Solicitor, _ Vulcan Lane. m/TONEY to LEND on first-class free- J_y__L hold security, at low rates of iaterest.-- R. C. DYER, Shortland-Btreet. I|jrONEY TO LEND in largo or small __.¥.§_ Btimß at & moderate rate of Interest,— Jackson __.fi Rußsell. Solicitoi a. __. A""UOKTAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Of-tcb—93. Queen-street. . . LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of fi2o to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instamionts, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- r,^- __,„_ Total amount ing over Fer " eei£> Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 8 - 130 0 0 6 years 0 2 l_3 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 8 IG2 13 3 DEPOSITS roceivod repayable at. sevon days notice, and bearing interest at tho rate of 5 per cent, por annum. JOHN BATGER, Mocrstsu-y. mAILORING. We would respectfully Invito Custom ers who And a difficulty in getting a aood fitting Garment, to give us a trial. I We have eniragod a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assnring thoso who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in Btyle and fit, 1 I /-lAcRGO AND TUrOT/Al-,' QUEEN-STREET, NextjE. Waters', Confectioner. ZST All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, i and orders executed on tho shortest notice. __ I Boots i Boots i i Boots i 1 1 CHEAPER THAN I@S.CHEAPER THAN EVER! 'Hi. EVER! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trsde, 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 bo SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant^Maoiiinery and Fixtures. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June^next. All contra accouutß to be presented on or before that date. _ar Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. T A MES BUTCHER, Sj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Carted and Delivored from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands CoaL Also, Firewood (cut or n_o_t) reasonable. TOTK FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the IvJ- 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 a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street, JR. D E C O U R C V, c CARVER AND GILDER, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, qu c c n-s tree t, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, Sec, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the* shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un trained, to be sold cheap. ~__ J. R. DE COURCY. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN_STREKT. Have tho largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any houso in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. WATCHES! WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance, Hunter, £4 Is; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £4 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £610s. __ ISA. Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch maker Victoria-street 15 o ii a X © begs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates for cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt; New castle, 2s 6<l cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. LYONS and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. Doran, Express Stand, Victoria street. N.B.—Coal and. Firewood, cut and uncut. delivered In any quantity. C ke la Cd per bag, HAMILTON"-RAILWAY NOTICE, B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meet 3 every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. c X E N ZI E & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesaije Lots Only). Mckenzie & ross. |^heap timber i cheap timber Tho Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches. —Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, la surance Building's. 171 1 N ES T S AM_P L E } OF WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG.



<3- JE -L LI N G OF F!S! ~ .THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER . ;;!"; j -"'■■' : STOCK! ]• i J.O H N S MI T H, - . ' j DRAPER, Ok_ the Wkong Side of Queen-stkeet, ; ' j Informs the Public of Auckland, and .... j surrounding districts, that he is coin ; . jpelle'dto REALISE the WHOLE of ■_:■{■ j HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which ■I'll. I will bo Offered to Purchasers at . '.'[■ l GREAT REDUCTIONS, • ''! j . , TO effect ; A.SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J. S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to the following Goods:— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORP BALERNOS . j ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, iv shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES ' WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4; worth, 2/9 ' A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4_ 10 „ GREY SHEETING, /11_ 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each . 4 „ - „ 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, 8/G Good Tweed Trouoers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Mon'a Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 15/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 6s Gd A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 40 rolls CARPET, Bought Job, all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION INVITED. PATTERNS OIVEN. JO E N SMITH, DRAPER, *ar Wrong Side of the Street, ~©a Next United Service Hotel, QUEEN-STKEET. _________-—. JgggTj GEE AND POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts. Spokes, Felloes, Bluo Gum, and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. tvt o t i c c. Selling Off i jelling Off i london and paris paper pattern depot. Mrs. Butterworth, MILLINER, HAVING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF MILLINERY, AND OTHER NEW GOODS, WILL HOLD A /^HEAP GALE!!! FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY. Mrs. B. wotdd call attention to ber Long Jackets, and Hundreds of Felt and Straw Hatß, that MUST BE SOLD at Low Prices, to make room for Now Goods. ijIILLINERY. Bonnets, from Is. Gd. Bats, from 6d. Trimmed Hats, from Is. 6d. Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers, in great variety, at very Low Prices. A Large Stock of Ladies' Silk Scarfs, from 6d. to Bs. 6d, Fancy Goods, &c. Ladies' Felt and other Costumes, from the best London and Paris Houses. Satin, Felt and Fancy Skirts, from 3s. lid. Jacket?, from 2s. lid. Ulsters, Waterproofs, and Shawls. Also, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, JACKETS, AND UNDERCLOTHING. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, BABY LINEN, &C, &C. Drapery. Fancy Dress Goods (new shades) French Merino, Serge Russell Cord, Alpacca Winceys, and other Materials, from lad. . Calicoes, from 3Jd. Flannels, from 9Ad. Good Wide Winceys, from 6id. CHEAP LINES OF BLANKETS, RUGS, COUNTERPANES, TOILET COVERS, TOWELS, &c, &c, &c. THESE LINES WILL ALL BE FOUND GOOD VALUE FOR CASH. tg_SP= N.8.-MRS BUTTERWORTH has •___? made arrangements to receive NEW PAPER PATTEB.NS Monthly, that will enable every Lady to be her own Dressmaker. Children Patterns, from 6d. Mrs. Butterworth, QUEEN-STREET. R. SKIN N: E R, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shoo Fronts, Office Fittings, &c.,_&c. ..,.,.,. ~-_• -.- : ___ j**?*? „^_T7v; >■ 18



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MAT EP. AL S Just Opened. Jul® Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Laclioa Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Yei re teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes-, Satin Cloths, WoclSergos,T willed Carmelites, Estamano S&rge?, : French Kerimss, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid ■ value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection • this season is tho largest and best ever shewn in tho city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cher.p Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Tabla Linen, Flannels, Calico 3, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sera and Vests' suitable for ail classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, Went of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good P Quality Guaranteed, and [Pricks Lowest in Auckland korj All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. e&m, ATKINS -&$ SUN FIRE INSURANCE, LONOND [Established 1710.] Insurances effected at current rates. Claims paid with promptitude and liberality. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contentss Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vesselp, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum. and Cargoes generally Insured to arid from London, the Colouies, America, China, Mauritius, thp islands, &c. Lowest Current Rate?. Head o__cc, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager "TWT _W ZEALA N 1) INSURANCE J_l 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 tho Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight. Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements, __" La«BKS Pro_tptt.y Paid, &WORO-K P. PIT-RCS, Manager. THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED), LONDON. Capital £500,000. All Marine Risks taken at lowest current rates. Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case Of loss in London, or at any of the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under signed. HENRY GILFILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stre ON SALE Ex Lapwing : 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. 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 natantaneouslv. fXK SALE,] AND TO ARRIVE American Averil Mixed Paint and Pure White Lead. American Antifriction Grease American Double and Sinple-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables Shade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Seats Valises, Picture Frames SVall Brackets Oevoe's Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-clas3 American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. fi REAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES WILKINS & CO., 12, VICTORIA-STREET. LAST TWO WEEKS I Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold, at and Under COST PRICE. aar no reasonable offer refused. —Note Prices— Children's Leather Elaslic Sides, i to 6, 3/3 7 to 9, 4/6 „ 10 to 13, 5/3 (__. Opening up the last of our packages of Women's Kid Boots at 7/, and other lines at re duced prices. Ladies' Kid Boots made to order for 12/6, in order to clear a large lot of uppers. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY as CHEAP. All outstanding accounts must be paid in on or before the 2Sth June; and ail contra accounts on the same date. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shorclaud-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ISJEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE _Ll AND FIRE-CLAY WORKS. GEO. BOYD Desires to inform his Customers ahd the Public in general that, owing to the dangerous state of his premises in Fort-street, he has been obliged to Remove to the Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addressed to the Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to the Pottery every twenty minutes, it offers an opportunity to persons who may desire to inspect the Largest Stock of Sanitary and Fire-Clay oods in the Colony. " ' THOSE who wish to acquire a knowledge of the French and Spanish Languages, or either, can take Lessons from-Mr G. B. Smith, at his resi dence, the last cottage but one in Union-street and Freeman's Bay, where he intends holding_"ari Evening Class. Terms moderate, "____« __5



Entertainments, &c riIHEATRE ROYAL. _1_ Manager and Proprietor R. J. DoLias. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OP THE _ „,, GRAND STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Positively tho Last Time of the Grandest Pro" duction ever witnessed, THE WOMAN IN RED I THE WOMAN IN RED ! THE WOMAN IN RED I Mra. Walter Hill in her Sublime Delineation Of Rudiga, the Jewess I Mr. J. B Steele as Sanson, the Mountebank ! Supported by all the most Popular Artistes in New Zealand I TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, A New Comedy-Drama, entitled, BROKEN TIES! With the whole of the Favourites in tbe Cast, In Active: Prkp_r_tion— LEAH, THE FORSAKEN! MACBETH! Prices:—Dress CircleT-/; Stalls, 2/C; Pit, 1/. JM. LENNOX Estate Agent and Valuator, Queen-street, Auckland Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). ■ This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. JD ~i r. /^r\_n> TO £20 TO LEND on good SJ.L\J,\J\J\J securities.-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WANTED, a Comfortable 1-roomad House in the City, with freehold allotment.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auek.and. REMUERA.— Villa Residence (a Bargain).— A Beautiful Villa Residence at Remuera. This residence contains 11 rooms, together with cesch-house, Btabling, and about 1 acres of free hold, all beautifully laid out in garden, orchard, shrubbery, and pasture. Price, £750. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. POKENO.— Farm and Homestead about 1_ miles from the Railway station. The farm is all in grass. There is a comfortable 5-roomea Dwelling-house built upon the property. Price, £360.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. jpqfin—Eor Sale, aU that Fine Allotment cWOUU situated at the corner of Hobson and Wellingtou-street3. with a Shop and two Dwel ling Houses erected thereon. Price, £800. This is one of the best sites out of Queen-street,—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. -P 1 fin— A Bargain—Farm of .0 acres at Stoke 3 _-__ Uf p 0 i nt . There is li acres of orchard, 5 acres in grass, and about 5 acres cleared and. ready for the plough. The House contains six . rooms, and is situated near Soldier's Bar, about three miles from Rtoke3' Poiut.-J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. -Pino— Farm of 110 acres of First-class Bush a-,xuu Laud, situated at Raglan; a School i_ p,bout to be erected near the. farm. Price, £25 cash. The balance can remain on mortgage at B.ner cent.—J. M.Lennox, Esi„le agent, Auck land. HEPBURN-STREET. —.A desirable seven roomed Residence, w:tb wash-house, and every convenience ; freehold allot ment, 38 x 119. The residence is well furnifh-.d, a:,d will be sold either with or without the furniture. Price, without the furniture. £500; with the whole of the furniture, £750. Let, furnished, for 50s per week.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ■^Q/JLT —A Barga'r—Tnree Cottages a few _&'/V__: 9 . minutes walk from tho Union Bank, with freehold allotment. The houses are let for 24s per -week. .-SSO cz-!<, oa.la_ceca_.be paid by weekly payment*.-- J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. FARM and Homestead.--A comfortable Farm of 30 acrea, all fenced and in grass. There is a 5-roomed Residence, together with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fine litt-e farm is only half an-hour's walk from the Mannrewa Railway Station.—J. M. Lennox, Estar-j agent, Auckland. WAIKATO.- A beautiful little Farm of T22 acres, of 122 acres, of _irst-cla3s quality soil, all in the best gra ses. There is a i-roomed residence upon tho Farm, 'ibis flue property is only 3 miles from Te Awamutu, in tho Rangiawhia district. Price, £1220.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL. —Two Allotments fronting the main road, in a lirat-ciass position. The lots have a frontage of 34 and 35 feet respectively. Price, £3 5s per foot.—Apply to J. 11. Lennox Estate agent, Auckland. PARN ELL, near Mason's G aniens.—Residence of 7 rooms, built upon a fino corner allot ment, 55-6 x 170. The Onimbasses pass the door. The railway within a lew minutes walk. Price, £370.—Apply to J. M. Leniiox, Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially huilt, with large freehold .allot ment having 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. — J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. ALLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front sge. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO FARM—For saie, a fine Farm, one mile from Cambridge. There are 100 acres, U acres of which are iv wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 31 acres in good grasses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. fj^PSOM—A well-situated Residence contain- Xli ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.— Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. 1 Kt\(\ ACRTSS of First-class Land in the li/u Xr Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, adjoins the property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. rfIAURANGA—A Great Bargain—Earm of JL 300 acres, with fine water frontage. This property is only nine mile 3 from the township. Price, £240 cash. Must be sold.—Apply to J. M. Lennov, Kstate agent, Auckland. WAIWERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estats agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. dHIP CHANDLERY & BAILMAKING NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner or. Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business in a bi asiches, 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 the last, ten years, andirom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of tbe favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Teuts. and Tar paulins always kept in stock. IRELAND BROTHERS. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction ■ and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the CololGnies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, Sec, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND EROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. QOUTH HELENSVILLE BAKERY". G. H. SMITH, >. Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Cost-ting Vessels promptly executed. _^_^ mO THE BOOT AMD SHOE TRADE. Having secured tie services of a First-class C'icker, I am prepared to supply the Trade with every description of Uppers of tbe best quality, at the lowest possible price for cash. AU orders punctually attended to. Please Note the Address: JOHN LAPHAM. Boot Upper Manufactory,- Victoria-street. I~n 6"r s a l __. f PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY- ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. HOw"I) EN, "' V I SHORTLAND STREET. ;,":'' Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: • _I', Allison's MagnificenfcsC.richord Pianofortes; »a_,. ~ £75 Piap,o. tp_be Sold, fctfite,;. nthcrs at siSularr * ; reductions, viz., Aliison's at £50; Rord'_r'„ir*32 v ; and £25. ____