The Evening Star.

Yo£ IX.--No. &606.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDyES'QIX; AUGUST 14, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PEtfNT



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j . of new zealand(limited). ; • .:•; Tims TabltcA.august, 1378. | ':.■ for tauranga, poverty bay, .napier, wellington, lyttelton. :■■ And PORT CHALMERS, prom Qc*kfjn btreet Wharf. Steamship. Data of Sailing. Latest ■■ ' Train. Taiaroa, .. Thursday, 15th, i p.m. — Taranaki Wednesday, 21st. i p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 20 th, 4 p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, WE-L-LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Picton fop. West Coast Ports (from Manukau). Hawea .. Tuesday, 20th, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taranaki On arrival English Mail — FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. — Steamer every Monday, — at 4 p.m. FOR SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakatipo Saturday, 31st, 2 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Quebn-btrkkt Wharf). Rotorua..l Tuesday. 20th. Ip.m. j — . ~fi& Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. ._". '■"• < HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ;,-- ■ . ■ : : -' Agents.. - Corner of Queer, and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP JjgPpgg; ___L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. . I V The s 8 SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on SATURDAY, 17th instant, at 3 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager .Auckland Steamship Co. <«a^_.QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK __^^^^gkJ LAND and.the THAMES. S.s. R OT OM A H A N A, Time Tablk: From Auckland- Thursday, 3,30 afternoon ■ [Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, 4 afternoon From Thames- Thursday, 8.30 morning . Friday, 9 morning Saturday, 9 morning Fares, per Rotomahana:— Single: Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. ERASER Se TINNE, agenta. -aftfe_w.QTEAM TO THE THAMES J|§Pg;k.7 AND OHINEMURI. enterprise and te aroha. Timetable: From Auckland— ' Wednesday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 12 midnight From Thames— Thursday, Enterprise, 10 a.m. Saturday, Enterprise, 11 p.m. Goods reoeivod daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha, No charge for storage or wharfage. ■;'■'• H. W. HEATH, Manager. •«S^s^ UnOR RUSSELL. WANGA ■ 4ga__m£*- BOA, and MANGONUI. The 3.8. 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 roceived after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will ler.ve for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL.'; . Tiie 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. „ ooo_.i-.__ _ri__> .+___».__._- ' ai/uira- foraiij-siji __. Plenty Ports. The s.B. ROWENA will leaye as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 16th August Wednesday, 21st August , , Monday, 26th August Friday. 30th August : Wednesday, lth September Monday, 9th September Calling at Tairna to land Passengers (weather permitting). . A. MCGREGOR. Manager. £3*J?* f-fIRST VESSEL FOR .J§§M3^__ -a? LONDON. The Fine Clipper Barque SCHIEHALLION, 602 tons register, Captain Levack, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. Has very good Saloon accommodation. Steerage passengers will not be booked after the 10th of August. For freight or passage, apply to * CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, July 20, 1878. rt^w TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. The regular trader ___l-_-^_---i SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to ~.,-,_-,m - .. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. •fc^vs*^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~*MS^ O WATERS. Fob Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka • hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu Maunsawhare, and Dargaville. The s.k MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday ana Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF ■CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 3 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and-BrW^ASTSY Manager i *___». T3EGULAR TRADER -__-_2_-^*!_Sv ___-■ BETWEEN AUCKLAND <|3§|i3^AND LYTTELTON.,- > ss_lS-__wE___ The Brigantine LINDA WEBER, John McKenzie, Master. For freight or PM-gea^ & RoSgi Custom-house-street. W A I U X U. >s_gg_mgr The p _ Et QRFGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— _„__ __ .. _ , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Ana Aug.! 14-Wed., 6 p.m. 14—Wed., 12 noon 17-Saturday, 8 a.m. 17-Saturday. 12 noon 19-Monday, 9 a.m. 19-Monday, 1 p.m. 21—Wed.. 10 a.m. 21— Wednesday, 2 p.m. 21—Saturday, 1 p.m. 21— Saturday, o p.m. 26-Monday. 2 p.m. 26-Monday, 7 p.m. 28—Wed,, 5 p.m. 28—Wed., 9 a.m. 31-Saturday, 8 a.m. 3_-Saturday W noon For Huia, Manukau Leans, and Aavilu toaw Mills—Tuesdays, 8 a.m. . _„ fo „„ oa Will sail weather and other circumstances permitting. _ ~ Collecting Carts in Town Daily. Towaare of Vessels as per agreement. Auckland Agency: G. Sibbin, Queen-street, Auckland. Waiuku Agency: C. W. Flexman. Onehunga :— M. H. ROg^_ _____§__^-^ TEAM °N THE KAIFA]RA' ■-SkS-Slbp The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaica and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi ana Mata kohe, every Tuesday's .mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 3 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 3. . Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on MondayD. : _■"■"'• R. M, CASEY, - Manager. TO RIVERHEAD. 0n and after Monday, 15th July, Steamers will leave as under:—_ Carrying Passengers and Mails only. From Auokland: From Kiverhead: City of Cork, 3 p.m. City of Cork, 9 am, Cargo only. __,__,., S.s. Gemini, from Auckland, daily. SOargo received from 9 a.m. until 4p.m. - R. M. CASEY, v-'.fi, t "..r,.-,./ --'■■- •'' ■■ "■ Manager.3



ANUKAU STEAM Jllllllg; J-SJL SERVICE., :_..••: TJb.B s s ' | ' ' ' LALLA ROOKH Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as under:— Onehunga to Waiuku: Waiuku to Onehunga: Aug. Aug... *«<_sS! 17—Saturday, 8 a.m. 17—Saturday, 12 noon 19—Monday, 9 a.m. 19—Monday, 1 p.m. 21—Wed., 10 a.m. 21-Wed., 2 p.m. 24—Saturday, 1 p.m. 21—Saturday, 5 p.m. 26—Monday, 2 p.m. 26—Monday, 6 p.m. 28—Wed., 4.30 p.m. 28—Thursday, 10 p.m. 31—Saturday, 7.25 a.m. 81—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw mills—Tuesday, fith, at 8 a.m.; Thursday, Bth, at 8 a.m.: afterwards each Tuesday and Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Auckland and Onehungfe; Or, to Captain CUNNINGHAM. '*&«&>____ IT^R THE HOT SPRINGS,. JD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA 3*S3PKAWAO. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a ANNE IQLBANK, Captain Kaeper, •_rlll sail aa under:— Auoland and Hot Springs.. From Auckla id every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahur_noi. 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, See., every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstance, permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. ,aKJL CJTEAM TO THE WADE O AND PUHOI. 6TAM O'SHANTER : Will run as under: For AVade: From Wade: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. For Puhoi: From Puhoi: I Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares :—For the Wade : Single, Is ; Return, 7s. For Puhoi: Single, 6s; Return, 10s. MASTER, Asrent;. Or, G. R. MoNAB, 30, Queen-street Agents for Puhoi: Schischka Bros. P.S.—During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o' Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. ! v^Jb. Jp O R S ALE. I *^_^^^^^_^ '^ho schooner I £&2mmgS& KENILWORTH. —Apply to C. A HARRIS; Or, MoKENZIE & ROSS. 22nd July. 1878. ___^ PROSPECTUS OF THE KAIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £30,000: In 6,000 Shareß of £5 Bach. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Captain Colbeck, J.P., Pahi, Kaipara J. M. Dargaville, J.P., Auckland R. G. Hill, J.P., Maungaturoto, Kaipara John Hay, Director of the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company E. Coates, J.P., Matakohe, Kaipara E. Mitchelson, of E. Mltchelson and Co., Dar gaville and Aratapu R. F. Spencer, Manager Brown, Campbell and Co.'s Stores, Mangawhare, North Wairoa C. Clark, Storekeeper, Whakahara, Northern Wairoa George Dacre. Auckland. It is not proposed to call up more than £3 10s per Share; viz.: 5s on application, and 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of 20s per share at intervals of three months. The Promoters have already secured the Go vernment subsidy for three years, amounting to 6W1?5- anjl have^urchagsd J.he___3.amers Minnie from Messrs.'Casey and Son, together with their good-will, plant. See., and also the new iron paddle-steamer Tongariro, and the favourite screw-steamer Durham, from the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company, who take £2,500 in the Stock of this Company. These steamers commenced the service on the Ist of .August, so that immediate returns are assured. A large proportion of the Capital nas already been subscrib-d by influential residents mKai nara and Northern Wairoa districts, and the whole of an extensive and profitable business now ay. aits the Company. The rapid progress that the Kaipara and Wairoa Districts have made during the last few years, and the increasing demand for more ex tended facilities of transit both for passengers and cargo, afford the best guarantee for the success of this undertaking. N.B.—Persons who have applied for shares in terms of tbe original prospectus will be deemed to have applied under this prospectus, unless notice in -writing be given the undersigned before the 17th instant. Applications for Shares, accompanied by a deposit of 5s per Share, must be made on or before SATURDAY, the 24th August, to ALEX. SAUNDERS, No. 2. Insurance Buildings, Auckland -|T. D W A R D BARTLEY" ARCHITECT, ALBERT-STREET, Near Markmt. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand: Flour Oatmealß Sharps vv heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &C Oats. Maize Barley. Sec, crushed. TWr. F. B. WOOD HA M JYX TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. | AfA R. M C N A B. XZW* Wholesale a'.hd Retail FAMILY GROCER, \ SO, QUEEN-STREET. jar, Shipping Supplied, "^a 1 T QWINNERTON AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA -i-S IREET, (Next Shakes, Hotel). Having introducedrfSteam Power, he Is now prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work &BT Country Orders punctually attended to. ¥r. O R S A L E, JH PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &c. 30 per cent, less than, any other house. J. H O W DEN, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes: a £75 Piano to be sold for £60. Others at similar reductions, viz., si Allison's at .£SO; Bord's at £32 and £25. ' PAPERHANGINGS. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, See., Sec, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 gar PACKAGES IS '574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Sorim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, •White Lead Oils (linseed and colza Paints Zinc White Colours £ arp.L_. Varnishes Brushes _ &c &0., &0. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, (.viral of Iron and Trade Sundries, Aptists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, A . and Requisites. _ Plate and Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS* OIL, C _UUK. a QuErn aTRB _r, 1 Auckland, January 23,1878.



J A N D J. SOPP ET, 9 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, * And.No. 101,-Lower Queeu-street Wharf, Auckland : L _J *I~|ONES 1 BtiJMES i ; SAJYAI^Y Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Fi-ee man's' Bay Bone Mil's, and at No. 101. Lower Queei .-street by, ! ~ J. & J. SOPPET. qOUTH ' HELENSVILLE BAKERY; G. H. SMITH, . ; - Baker and Confeo t i o ni_r. ~-■>] Orders,' per Steamers or Coasting Vessels promptly attended to. ..., > E~E AN D POTT E R, COACHBUILDKRS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds of, Hardwood, at lowest : market prices. , ' ;;; '.:■ j ' TAMES BUTC HE R, t»J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. ! Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Aleo, Firewood (out or uncut) reasonable. r%A G. ' S A- N D iE ;S. JL® 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 clientß with accuracy and dispatch. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. _ HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET, ' Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasin Sole Agents for Mason and Haralin'3 Organs. Tft RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Xx City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A IK I E, VICTORI A-STRK f_T. Four Doors from the Union Bank. MCKENZIE & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Mckenzie & ross. Tv arnock brothers, T? SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cos's Creek, Richmond. fc_. Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own mannfacture guaranteed free from alduiteration. TAT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of.Paperhangi.agß, Scrim, Paints, OUs Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photograpbio Glass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRBKT. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS. TANNBES 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 Cololoniea. mO BUTCHERS7"SETTLERS, FARM JL ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Bi_s>_- W-_-_rmlrir_f:. Wonl'T_-11--w T.-._»_,_ -?.,-_• ir* Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satiatac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. _ TAMES" MCLEOD, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLB (SOUTH). AND L Mc L EO D, « TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinds of Timber supplied to order. C A R T E R. FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders dally, and Bup plied with tho very best qullty at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. iW A I T~ E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREHT. 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 hiß" facilities for working and modern can defy competition. W~ H. SKINNER a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AU Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced 'Yorkmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sec, Sec NICHOLSON, « (Late T. Archibold), CANE CHAIR WORKER, Victoria-street, Auckland. New Work or Repairs neatly and promptly executed on reasonable terms. WAf'KATO COAL COMPANY ? T (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and onder 25 tons.. ..17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons —16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards „. -15s ~ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. _ Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, M__aager, Hui-tly, Waikato; or to _ _ W. S, LAUKIIi, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. N O T I C J-. The businefs hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter bo conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). y G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. —R F. ~L A S T, SURGEON DENTIST, , £ L X V -ST RE E T. Artificial Teeth made on the most approved principles, from One to a Full Set. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted. Children's Teeth Regulated. O ** ® A L E, EX -OCEOIiA,' ■ SWORDFISH,' - LINDA Weber,' and • - Taupo' : 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 613 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 18 cases BACON 11 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER Ex -Aikshaw,' @ London 12 cases MACCARONI and V_..RMICELLT. T. H.~H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lan N ~S A L~ E Ex Lapwing : __._,__, JO AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.



A/S I mHOSP J. HARBUTT, f Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, - .: VICTORiA-^TRKET EAST, j ;■'>: xj. ':.' Auokland. CIEM E N T'L-iC.E'M ':.E N|T[ ' 600 casks Cement;: 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks...(Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand,,&c. '1- .' | Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire" I Experienced workmen in all brahche, sent to all parts of town or country.' , ■' KEANE .&' JENKINSON, \ . Builders,5 Vlctona-stre'et. TV/TONEY" TO LEND,:in large or small AYJL sums, ot ■ low"raltes'.'diC'lnterest.:—Mr Laiahley, Solicitor, Hlgh^street. \ ~V-il- ,r"J ] , MONEY TO LE^D, oir'Mortgagb.- F. Ring,. Agent; Shortlahd-street:', j T^f ONEY.. TO LENXJ, ,on. Mortgage*, at Af-fL the'usual rates of latere-..—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane.; '■ y- /'' ;'■:'_-' !. '•--'■ I '1%/trONEY TO LEND, in large.;or,shiall A.Y--L Bums.— S. Vaile;. Commission"Agen, ; Shortland-atreet. next the' Post-office. ; -■''" j ■ . | m ; f ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE J-VJ-L of First-class Freehold Securi_ie_3. v I • -i.■:• WM/'COLEHAN, n i ,';,,;. ;Solioi_or, .-,, ' I . ■ ,'ZZ r ■ Vulcan Lane. "jyrQNEY to LEND on first-class free ST'M- at iow rat®s of interest;— R. C. DYER, Shortland-atreet.' '. ' ' 7 —.• MONEY TO. LEND in larg fe or'small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors.. '"" TO' HIT T a X E'.'/Rj S AMERICA!? HOUSE. . ON SALE, . ; LAMPS (non-explosive, and cheaper [than any ihthe city)!i;! •■ : LANTERNS . .-.• ' '-.< ■":■ . ■■:. ; COAL OIL (Kerosene) STOVES ; CLOCK MATERIALS , - OILCLOTH CLOTHING BOOTS and SHOES' ' ■'. AND ALL KINDS OFB USEFUL YANKEE NOTIONS.' ; .Second Door Below i ■:" THE "HERALD" OFFICE. mpE _Ci HE APE ST TTOUSE ' .'.--IN:. ~ ■ > NEW, ZEALAND ','..,> \ FOR REALLY (500 D FURNITLRE, CONSISTING OF DRAWING-ROOM, \ ~. DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM* AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OP ' , ENGLISH,.- AMERICAN, AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITTJRE. ; -; The Cheapest House in Auckland for CARPETS! re! ''' BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMDNSTKR DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. : THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO. CHOOSE FROM. Laigest Stock of Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V Ever Exhibited in Auckland. . i..'.' . .r. Airi>"> VT-——" *"~T " ri'HE New Carpet), MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, AND CHINA MA T T IN G S (PLAIN AND FANCY). ' Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalines, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. • BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the Period This Blind 1. manufactured .from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant; it will not blister or warp with the sun, and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, . In Lace, Nett, Muslid, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, an Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents r the GROVE it & BAKER SEWING-MACHINES fMPOR TAN '1 ASs O - 1 CE; E. WAT ER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m DINING ROOMS -©* have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cufl» merS* The LOWER SALOON Is th* most spacious and comfortable, as wen as the best ventilated Dining Room in. the Pro vince; and Up-stairahe has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are ■ . •_!,-_ SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are nttached Bide offlces provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of .fare is such as will please the most fastidious. . EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON Is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlustrated and Comic Journals, together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, there fore, hopes with some confidence that the avill, iD his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. . E. W. wishes also to draw the attention ol Merchants and Storekeepers to his^ locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. Hehas removed his Factory to Durham-street Wet where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionkb A TJ C X L A.ND. HE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED)r LONDON. _ Capital : ~.£500.000. AU Marine Risks taken at lowest c arrent rate., Policies granted in triplicate, payable in case of loss in London, or at any oi the Agencies. Full particulars upon application to the under igned. HENRY GILEILLAN, Auckland Agent. 7, Queen-stre '



MI R A N DAGO A L. MIRANDA COAL-. We,'the undersigned, have on Sale a Supply of this really goo-1 Household Coal, to be had. in any quantities, at - HOLDER BROS., Coal and| Firewood Merchants, , -, Newton. ,V UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY, W. H. FEN TO N, i (Late Hill & Fenton By Special e___&lft_Bfctfß_r£> -A-PP°*:P tment Excellency '^^^^^^msuif A> • Gover Wholesale and Retail j HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, i Auckland. . I A -, ■.. L ..;-. D . V~'_,,E .... ,T.. j T, -r2L* TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, '..-. Opposite United Service Hotel, ! Wellesl*cy-stk_k«_t. .~, .... j Has always on hand a Well-*--"eofced: Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloth- and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate, i Tweed thoroughlj shrunk before making up. .The Trade supplied, at*. a!.very small adv.ano op jpopp for.caslx.,. ...,,. , -, : ;<.-. : -.- ; , 'Xfl ISHE RA N D CO ~ JL'' Wholesale. Shipping & Family i BUTCHER, ! Queen-street, next Bank of New Zeal .fl, Auckland. .- I Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities ' N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer i warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o order. Families waited on in town or suburb s SAUNDERS AND GILBERD, SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. J|T O R~ S A L E, ■A-First-class Watchmaker and Jeweller Business n Napier. j Principals only dealt with. For every information, apply to Messrs. BE AVER BROS. & SOLOMON, < ■_ ' Wellington: Or. Messrs. HAYMAN &...CO., Dunedin. Wellington, July 9,1878. Tyr r. t. t r a f f or d, SURGEON jSß____ Wakefield- DENTIST Q@WIRP STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). MR. T V N D A L L, DENTIST, (FIVE YEARS ASSISTANT TO MR. PLUMLEY), Begs to announce to the Public that he has commenced Business at the TOP OF GREY STREET, Auckland, and hopes by Reasonable Prices to übtain a share of their patronage. List of Prices. £ s. d Uppers (in vulcanite) from .. .. .. 3 0 0 Upperß (in platinum) from ~ .. ..100 Uppers (in gold) from.. .. .. ..800 Sets, Upper and Lower (in vulcanite) ..6 0 0 -•» ~ „ (in platinum) ..8 0 0 „,»■ , _,» » (ingold) .. ..19 6 0 Teeth Extracted from 9to i 2 a.m. _ 0 1i 0 Teeth Stopped in amalgam.. .... 0 2 6 Teeth Stopped in gold .... as agreed ffl Old Pieces Remodelled at trifling expense; .J7J DORTER & A-iS O. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, ! Thurland Castle, Loch Urr, and Emily Chaplin,— LARG SHIPMENTS -: OF URNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole which hay been carefully selected Largest- u__. _. ___>—> •■-_,-. -^—-.__,. n—- Anckland, andthegoodsnowofreredaretheßEST vALU-i er offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed Bteadß, with improved foot-rail; Child's Cots and Bedsteads. FENDERS, ronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormol Head and Kitchen Fire Iron Pokoretcos. oal Vase Tongs, &c., See. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase! -amps with Hinks' Duplex, Queen, Eclipse Ann capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps, &c, &c, GAS FITTINGS. AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of CHANDE LIERS and BRACKETS, of ENGLISH and FRENCH DESIGNS. Gaa Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons &c., &0. STOVES. AMERICAN " PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES, with or without hot water attach ment. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feetto 5 feet 6 iuches, with or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, best finished, with tiles and bright beads. ■ .-■■■..■.. CUTLERY. J. Rogers and Sons, Lockwoods', and P. Wa ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives SEJ SKCTRO-PLATED WARE Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, - Salvers; Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, &c„ &c, plated on Nickel Shyer. BRUSHWARE. , DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turks Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Danay, and Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATS. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats. Wool-bordered Mats and Slips.. I — ~.- ••■■ :■ BATHS.". ' r^ rst;i A'- '. Hip. Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child'B, and Plunge t. .Baths ; KNAME..-.K__Gaßt Iron Plunge Baths i &c. &Oj ApANNED WARE. I Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays- Walters, Toilet Sets, Boder Fillers. Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &c. _ ■ „_'„.•"."'V Britannia Metal Tea and Coftee Pots, Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Toolß, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, 9n__id.fis &.C Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses. WoodBREAD Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol oware with patent covers _ _____~ NOBLE-3 DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FRACTEUR, Blasting andSportlngPowder Cans, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load iner. Conning, and other Sporting requisites B MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepieces for Dining, Drawing, and Bedrooms, to grea variety. iMMEAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have aIBO on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of. alt, kinds, at lowea 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 MECHANIC' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 6, prance Buildings. EN O R R I S, , PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, wa. CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER, DOZEN jeJlfexotyfe Portraits WHurkWA'TW'..



Tenders. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT DRAINAGE BOARD. TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF SEWER PIPES. Tenders will be received up till noon on THURSDAY, 22nd of August, for the supply and Delivery of Sewer Pipes. Tenders must be addressed to the Secretary cf the Christchurch Drainage Board, and marked " Tender for "J Pipes." Specifications to be seen 'at the offleo of the Harbour Board, Auckland. The lowest or any tender net necessarily accepted. G. NAPIER BELL, j Engineer. mHE DIAMOND DRILL. TO MINING COMPANIES, LAND OWNERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned is prepared to tender for. trial borings (to any depth) with this improvea drill, now so successfully in uso in N.P. Wales.— Address :—Percy Gibson, Engineer, No. 19, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received, at tho office of the ,undersi_ned, till noon on THURSDAY, tbe loth instant, for Erecting a Dwelling-house at Tau ranga. Plans and specifications may bo seen, on and after the I2th instant, on application. >■ ; J. A. BaRBEK & CO., Fort-street. OF BAY OF ISLANDS. County Council Office. Russell, August 8,1878. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of WEDNESDA\, the lth of Sep tember, 1878, for extending the Wharf at Russell. Plans hnd specifications may be seen at this office, and at Mr Allright's office, No. 1, Queen-street, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. WILLIAMS, . Chairman. THE TELEGRAPH COMMISSIONER is prepared to receive Tenders for the Supply and Delivery of E.even Hundred (1100) Telegraph Poles for a Line of Telegraph from Waipu to Dargaville Township, Northern Wairoa, by way of Paparoa, Pahi, and Maitai tai. The Line will follow the Surveyed Road from Waipu to Maitaitai, and thence along the Northern Bank of the Wairoa River to Darga ville Township. Specifications and conditions may be seen at the Telegraph Office, Anckland, and the Tele graph Office, Waipu. Tenders to be sent in not later than the 31st August, 1878, addressed to the General Manager, New Zealand Telegraphs, Wellington. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Head Offi oe, Wellington, July 25, 1878 i ft*. O B OIL I) E R S. Tenders wii: be received up to noon on Satur day, the 21th instant, for the Erection of Brick Bank Premises at Gisborne for the Bank of New Zealand. E WARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. "TOT" E W ZEALAND^RAILWAYS. Patea-Manawatu Railway. Public Works Office, Wellington, 13th July, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on MONDAY, the 26th August, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to tne Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Brunswick Contract (Permanent Way)." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dune din, Inveicargill, .Wanganui, and Wellington ; and at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineers Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. jQjm BLACKBTT . Engineer-in-Chief, North Island. "XTEW ZLEAAND RAILWAYS ROLLING STOCK. CONTBACTS FOB MANUFACTUEE AND DE LIVERY OF (RAILWAY TRUCKS), ON THE Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Wanganui, and Waitaki to Bluff Railways. Public Works Office, Wellington, 30th April, 1878. Separate Written Tenders will be receivedat this office up to Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 18th September, 1878, for the above contracts. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minis-' t ter for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender fcr Rolling-Stock." The work will be let in five separate contracts, and must be separately tendered for accordingly. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Christ church, Dunedin. Invercargill, and Wellmwrton, and at the Railway Manager's Offices, Napier, Timaru, and Oamaru. 'lelegraphio tenders, similarly addressed and marked, wilLbe re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written • tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town -where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-_i eneral's. Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. ■vteW ZEALAND RAILWAYS STORE CONTRACT. EAST TOWN STATION. — PATE A-MaNA WATU RAILWAY. Public Works Office, __ Wellington, 27th July, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office un to noon on MON DAY, the 26th August, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Store Contract, East Town Station." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Foxton, and Wel lington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or ordev. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKKTT . Engineer in Charge, North Island. N.B..—Plans for this Contract can be pur chased at the above offices. _ IMPORTANT TO COASTERS AJND BUSHMEN, , r WANTED, Fmi-WOOD. Full rates for Fir class Wood.J i H. P. GIBBONS & CC\, 58, Wellesley-street. _____ ' T\J G. BUTLER, ! W © BLACKSMITH. ,: _ South Helbnsville. ' Every description of Smith's Worfe a. reaeon . atjte .&t.s,



[mHE AT RE R O V.A '. j JL Manager and Proprietor _ —R.J. D. _ !_>--". Grand Shakksperean Night ! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, AUG. 11, MR. W. C. DILLON, . AND Miss EDITH PENDER! In Shakespeare's Grand Tragedy, RICHARD 111. __ . Richard lIL .:....... .. Mr. W. o,^lt.on Lady Anns. Miss Edith Pbmi^h TO-MORl?0W: ■ An entirely new Drama. entitle, THE KING'S MUSKETEER! And vhe __, _ , _,-.-., Screaming Farce. A KISS IN THE P.: RKI Supported by the ETntire Company. FRTD \Y NEXT; BENEFIT OF MR. W. C. DILLON 1 In Active Preparation The new sensational Drama (first time in ..: -•• .. Auckland) ■ " FORSAKEN! New-Scenery, Music, and Mechanical Effeo! -. Prices:—Dre<=s Circle, 4/; Stalls. 2/6; Pit, 1/. • Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s. .-.; : ff" ORN- E -ST RE E T HA LL. , -Royal'; Marionettes i Deserve Success and yon Avill Command it. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING. The affecting three-act Drama, THE BABES IN THE WOOD! THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS IN NEAV SONGS, JOKES, AND DANCES. THE ANIMATED SKELETON ! V .. The Acme of Marionette Art. The Fairy Pantomime,1 I , LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ! The whole concluding with the MOST GORGEOUS TRANSFORMATION : ,'Z . SCENE EVER WITNESSED! . With Scintillating Shoav.es op Silver Spray, and Lime-light Effects. J. GARDNER Agent. X ORNE-STREET HALL. Z a CONCERT, to be followed by a Select Quadrille Party, will be held, in the Lome street Hall, on WEDNESDAY, August 21,1578, in aid of the Funds of the Victoria Company a Band. A.R.V. . ,__;,- Under the Patronage of Maior Withers, (Officer Commanding District), Major Derrom, Captains Burns, Anderson, Dignan, Leßoy, and Ollicers and Members of the various Volunteer Companies ; Captain Butler, Superintendents Hughes aud Mahon, of the Fire Brigades. . Volunteers averequested toappear in uniform. Front Seats, 2s 6d; Backs Seat*, Is. Holders of Front Seat Tickets only admitted to the Dance. Coucert at 8 p.m. Dancing at 10.30. Refreshments provided at reasonable prices. -T_T EWTON . CONGREGATIONAL 131 SUNDAY SCHOOL. SPECIAL SERVICES. WEDNESDAY, August 15. 7.30. — Rev. G.- Bond, Mr. Cole. All are invitt d. ,_■ ENOCH WOOD. Superintendent. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. A Course of EIGHT POPULAR LECTURKS and SCIENTIFIC ENTERTAINMENT^ will he given EVERY SATURDAY EVENING, commencing at 7.30, by Mr. Josiah Martin. MusicalJllu3tratio.p,?.--snder-the» Colour, Light, Heat, Tire - -^ectucny, oa~, illustrated by numerous hnlhant experiments with the Telephone, Torpedoe^ the Pbonograpn, or Talking Machine, and the Microphone. Admission: ONE SHILMNG. Tickets for C-urS. Five Shillings. Teachers under tho Board of Education, Free. YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, WELLESLEY-STREET. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1878. August 16.-" Credulity and Sceptickm."-RKv. Seutembfr IT-"The Most Ancient Christian after those of the NeAV Testa ment." - Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Atjck SeptembS _0.-" The Sacred.Booksi of Importan t -R & no-i(.ii<»" Joseph *a illcox, asq. OotobeViraubject Vbe advertised.) -Rev . C. M. Nelson, M.A. Tickets for the whole course, to admit Bearer and Lady, 55.; to admit Bearer only, 3s. 60.; BaSSSSSSi'B«.-! «*■* reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. ' 'iWEWTON KIRK SABBATH j_> SCHOOL. Tn rnnneetion with the above, a LIME-LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, with MUSIC, also a np-jtt Doors open at 7 p.m. I n?A^-n^? ? -Childreii:3d; Adults, 6d. I F7lpll--BIBLE AND SCIENCE." ! tA Rev D. DUTTIN, F.R A.S., will deliver 3b3g% THURSU^rEVENING, the 15th ACna_hobe taken-at half-past 7 o'clock by G. WTicK'lf Se Qach. Proceeds devoted to Trust Fund. ■■■■.' ■' ... \\t orkinTmeWc LUB. a c.r_rTAl. GATHI-KING of Memberehna th-ir 3 Wives' whhbe held on THURSDAY ttvtt.NlNG the loth ln.ta^t. . . _ „. BConcert at 8 o'clock; Dancing at 9.30. . _ Tickets, W to, Members, may be bad on application to . w . LEPINE, Secretary. mo THE GENERAL PUBLIC ■ OF THE ' PROVINCIAL (DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND WOLFE V. HART. Take notice that Mr Wolfe, the proprietor of Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, has re cently obtained an injunction, made on hearing of both parties, against Mr Henri J. Hart, of Melbourne, in the Supreme Court of Victoria, restraining Mr Hart from offering, or exposing for sale, or selling any of his Schnapps in bottles similar to those used hy Mr Wolfe, or only colorably diff-ring therefrom, or in packages or parcels similarly got up, or with labels, colorably imitated, and that it is Mr Wolfe a. intention to proceed against all persons making. or using such imitations in this colony sand further, take notice thereof to forthwith desist, from making sale, or disposing of, or offering, or exposing for sale any imitation of Mr Wolfe a manufacture, the production of Mr Hart, or of any other person, as you will answer the same at your proper peril. Dated at Auckland this 21th day of July. 1878. L.D. NATHAN & C 0... , Al' ,,. Agents. . P ETEKS* LIVERY & BAIT STABLES TAURANGA. ' Saddle Horses,- Single *°£^_^a^ Buciries Waggonettes open and coverea, xor twf Su_hof 8 ges; Twp«.d R l^^BC«gJee, Carriages, etc.. for Hire ta *^?™h t **S^,S. hana. or any part of the Lake DistncV au?> o' or Napier, on the^mostxea^bi> terms._ On receipt of telegraph messagr^i-l always punc tuahy attend on arrival of jateamera. • A. PR.TERS & SONS, Proprietors, Tauranga. __ npELEGRAPH BOOKS in %l 1 Sale at tbja offOW- "soote 100 and -Oi) eaveseacfe, . ■■-. ■■:■ '.' f. ~.