The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 2M3

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, MAY 14. 1878.

PRICE : ONE FENNY.



-'Vft^ 13 EGU LA R MONTHLY "SctsS^X^ steam communication .3SSBb&'between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. Thp fast and favourite s.S. Tiie HERO, Haotain LOGAN, may be expected hers again j££at the 27th instnnt. Qbe will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Ageats. 16, Qaeen-street Auckland, May 3ra, IS/8. t^fWTolS STEAMSHIP COMPANY j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—Mat, IS7B. • iff>R TAURANG A, POVERTY BM, VAPIEE, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom Qteen dTßßET WHATtff- , gteamsbip. Date of SailinLr. • Train. Taupo .... Thursday, 16th, 4p.m. — Van'aka.. Thursday, 23rd, i p.m. — HaWEA.... Thursday. SOEh, ip.m. — wyr"TARANAKI, NELSON. i.MOTOJi, WKL LINGTON, L'/I'TKLTON, AKD POI.T CHALMFjRS. from MAN_jrKAU. tTTakoX Wednftsday,-15th, 5 p.m.l ".icp.m. Tabanaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. TaiaKOA... Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. foR^T'JPIER^ WJ«LLIN GTON, LV TTK \^ ___* TOy' aud pORT CHALMKHS. rotobca.. Tuesday, 11th, 4 p.ni-. — ~jjgR~RUSSBr.L. BAY OB' IB'IIINDS. W^naea .. Monday, 20th, i p.nT. — Hawea .. Monday, 27th, ip.m. — • fqrTsYDNKY (From Wet.mn-gton). Wakatipu Tuesday, 21st, j — f<M SYDNBY (from QfTEityr-sTUKKT Whactl. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2Srh, 2 p.m. — ~sr Cargo must be alongside one hoar before ttaaOf hInDERSON & MACFARL.NS, Agents. Cornor of Queen and West Qno-jn-qtreets. «ivfe^ OTEAM TO THE THAMES '^^^fe'O OOROMAWDrBTi, AND TONGARIRO. KNTRRPra^H;, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time T a b l c : From Auckland— Tuesday. Tongariro, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro. 11 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 11 p m. From Thames- Tuesday, Enterpriser 8 p.m. Wodneaday. Tonjcariro, 5.30 a.m. Thursday, Enterprise. 9 ?..lti. Friday, Tongariro, 9.30 a.m. FOX COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEICE). S.S. DCEHAj'r. From Auckland— From Cororaandel— Tuesday, 12 noon Monday, 32 noon Thursday, 12 noon Wednesday. 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. Mo charge for storapce or wharfage. H. W. UKATII, Manr-fflir. «aa^v.Q!TEAM BETWEEN AUCK !^^^^:O LAND AND tick THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T t at c Tabu .• From Auckland- Wednesday, Rotomahana., 11 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, lSJaoon Friday. Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Saturday, Rotoraahmena. 3 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Wednesday. Rotomahanfi. 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotonmhana, si p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 8 si.m. Fares, ncr Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. M.; Steerage, 53. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 73. Fares, per Rotoiti, 53. FRASER fe TINN3S. agents. ffjiOß RUSSELL, WANGA- R0A> AXD m.\ngonul The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcel3 prepaid at the Office on tho Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.B. ARGYLB will leave for the above plaoe every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kis3liuir'3, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY bXy, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. Toeoanect with the p.s. 'Staffa for all BAY OF Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, loth May Monday, 20th May Friday, 24th May Wednesday, 29th. May Monday. 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting)^ ?A. MCGREGOR, Manager.!?! £&&. XJII RS T SHIP FOR The clipper A1 ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel is now more than half-loaded and having the remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for the above ports in a. few wet-;ks. ' She has splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passon^ers. Early applica tions are earnestfy requested. Fof freight, passage, or other particulars, *pply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. Auckland. April 23, 1873. S^=. OTEAM ON THE KATPARA. Tlie RS> KINA will, leave Helens ville as under :— *or Otamdrea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatororo Rivers,. Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday, iorPort Albert direch, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OB* CORK, at 1.30 P.m. on Monday:^ and "ar Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port ibert on Mondays. ■ J. CASEY & SON. SfeTCJTEAM TO AND FROM .^^^kJ RIVifiRHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave aa under :— t JTom Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. : S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. i "rom Riverbead—S.a. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. C 5 TEAM ON THE KAIPARA O , WATERS. ffOR KAIPARA HEAD 3, TOKA TOKA, WHAKA HARA, TE KOPCTRU, MITATAT, AKATAPU, •UAUNGAWHARK. AND DiKGAVir.LE. B.a. MINNIE CASEiT, Captain Ra-vtson, jjP leave Heleusville every Tuesday and Thurs- morning'B tide, leaving DargaviUe on the S^t vi ip 3 every Wednesday and Friday morn ■ JPasseng'ers leave Auckland, per CITY OF JyKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 ■"•"1., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays." ■ J- CAgKY & SON. Red Office, Wttarf. El O R SALE. I k^w^^k ''^c Fast-sailing Well-known 1 4i*M v'ii@y- Staunchly-built Cutt. r '■^^^^^s FAWN. <*®xßS§m£ Apply to C. J. HUTCHINSON, . 7. Queen-street. tjlOR VVANGANUI DIRECT. WALLABI, . . v on'^^^onimander, from Onehunga Wharf, ■ \wJJESDA-Y next, Ilia instant, at 2 p.m., ' Pn L r< &0 '' Permitting. i, ""fteigbt or pnssasre apply to = | n. COMBES &.DALDY, Agents; • ur' A. BARNES. Onehunga.



-*V&- THOK THE HOT SPRINGS :Mg£^L B- 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as undor :-j- AuCLAND AND HOT SPBINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, ana Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. 11l AHUKANGI. , For Mahnransi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. Prom Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Hawaii, and Omaha. For Matakana, &p., every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcel* put on board, with out a shipping note. For freight or pa3sap<o apcly^to & gQ^ -C^'^v W0 R LE V U "^ A I>lilECT "^^|^^3^^ The new schooner ■ '^s^Mm 'WINIFRED, having the most of her cargo engaged, will sail in a few days. She offers miperior accommoda tion for pa.ssonKors. For freight or passage, oJJ^, Queen and Fort-atreets. Auckland, May 8,1873. sS^aT IHOIt LEVUKA DIKECT. *fv^££^ 'The Al Clipper Schooner ss^S^^Ssza M AZEPP A, Captain Garuaway. This regular trailer will leave for the above port on WEDNESDAY EVFA'ING, Uth instant. She hiis unsurpassed aocommodution for a few Saloon Passengers. For freight or P^^PJ^ nR ATT AM ;_ •<«EsaaEßE®fcf 'I'jje p . g . OREGON will leave for Waiukn ns under I — From Onehuuga : From Waiuku: May. May. 14—TueadajvlSO p.m. 15— Wed., 0 a.m. 18—Sat ui-day, S a ra. IS—Saturday, 12 noon For Mauukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuoadaj's at. S a.m. Single Fares. 3/3; Return. 5,'. Weather antl other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods loft at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will bo Attended to. » G-vTowatze of Vessel" as por agreement. M H. ROE. " "OASSENGERS1 LINE OF •*^S^^W "**- t PACKETS T0 NEW ZEA ffisJa^^»Sa ov/xud by Messrs Shaw, Savili. ft; Co., M. Loa&enhall-street, London. 'I'hc •.So*'*' Lime of Ships are REGULAR TRAiI ' * to all the principal ports of New Zc.uiai^. i.Ley are clipper sliips, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded, by oxporieneed masters. The Bill of Fare ia most substantial and of the best quality, and the :icccmrnodatiou roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment For which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also le&ve at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWKN & GKAHAJI, > Agents. CRTTTC:KSnANK &-, CO.. ) Me X E N ZI E & ROSS, Have on Sale, Oainaru and Coast Wheat Oata, Oatmeal 100 kega Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wh6lksalk Lots Only). McICENZIE & ROSS. WB I R C B ® Wishes to thank his friends for past favoura,' and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr irs. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-stroct, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share o? their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, s COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oßPaperhan^ing3, Scrim, Paints, OiJft, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic <. lass PicturofFrarne and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUBKN.-STRBKT. AUN DEBS, BURGESS & CO., SCAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY ,LUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Latk.G. Akkks). M~ B. ~F. B. WOOD UA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. iShorcland-Btreet. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. -&T OTTCE OF REMOVAL. In consequence of their late Premises being required for Harbour Improvements, WALKER & CO., KAURI GUM MERCHANTS, ARE REMOVING TO NEW STORES, At the Eastern end ofj FORT-STREET. m o a r k I \r 1", Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunecin and Oamaetj : OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. • .T. H. HALL & CO. X «K£NiLWOKTH' iss 'TAUPO 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE , 19-1 saciLS WHEAT. T. H. HALL & CO., High-street asd Vulcan Lane. 7WUTTS' "GUARANTEED ACETIC. V/ ACID Is.an Estemal, Safe 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 destroyer!) 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 been long in general use at Home,in ;he Australian Colonies, Otago, aud the West Ooast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. 'Jfhe " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by pose on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Aoid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets. • Sponges, Flesh Brmaheß, 'and Spray Producers, may be bad from the A gents, MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, JCNCTION OJC QDEEN AND GREY-STREETS, Auckland. * N.B.—Persona desirous of acting as agents jfin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. TO LADIES.—Why pay a high price for ycur Boots when you can get Kid Boots? to measure, pegged, tor 12s 6d, at W. J. Offer's, 52, Qneen-strecfc



4 UCK L A JN' i> JP EKMA.N EiS T G O A. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates tor every £100 borrow cd:— Repayments esrtend-p w-<»;- Total amount ing over ' Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4 years 12 6 ISO 0 0 6 years 9 2 148 9 2 3 years 7 6 156 7 8 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received' repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGKR, SlooTßtary. It/FO NB YTO LEND, in large or email ITJL sums, at low rates o£ interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, BOgh-atrect. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agetit, SliortlcMd-Ht-eat. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, a.t the usual rates of latorotC.—W. H. Coji nell, Vulcan Lane. ]%/§fONEY to LEND on iirst-class free lVl hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. O. DYKR. Shortland-stroet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small auijiffl at a moderate rate of. Interest.--- Jackson and RnaaeU. Solicitors. ONEY TO LKNl]7lulTir]^o7sniiiii sums.—S. Vailo, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. nexti.bo Post-oWw. 'Tl/rONEY TO LEND on MOKTGAGB i.VJL of First-olaaa Freehold Securities. WM. COLWI lAN, riolioiior, Vulcan Lane. M' E"r"OH A NTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Ofiloo Bouka Rulod and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement, Magazines, Mnsio, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next doorr." to SvEtfisa Stab ofßco Wyndham-street. N ~S A L E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay. Lime. Sand, Sc. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen n all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANJW & JHNKINSON, Buildors, Victoria-street. _ WAIKATO COAL COMPANY ? V (LIMITED* are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and under 25 tons.. ..173 Gd per ton. 25 tons, and tinder 50 tons 16s Sd „ 50 tons, and upwards 1.5s „ Slack •- 12s Cd „ Delivered at Auckland or Onohunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special 'arrangement. Orders may be Bent to Mr James ItONALDSOX, Msnager, Hunfclj-, Waikato: or to W. S, LAURIE^, Agent. 7, Wyndham-stroet, Anckland. __ (JOALS ! iyOALS ! ! iyOALS !! ! NOW LANDING, XX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to A N D X It S O N & C 0., G'OMMKRCK-BTKKET. , EX XT ELE N A JO. from oamaru. Just Arrived, and For Sale bt The Subscriber : <*f\Cl BAGS OATS Ox/U 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100 3. 50 a, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Floor, 100 3 and 50's 200 bags Tartarian oat 3 Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L. W. EAT ON. TJjjtTl'l ia m rjvß. om.a s, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONIC MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate andßeautifu 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. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts ttjtool, tallow, akd produce] Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ELWIM B. DIG KBO X, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of jCharnptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. Mr F. Last, SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied roni one to a ful set, on the hew principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ings. Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STKEET, TWO DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. TGI B X S~H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auokland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE. VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special rz~^bs&v££t-'5 • APPointment Excellency "isa3k^'*M!^&L& the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND, CAP MANUFACTURER 6i, QUEKN-STSEET, Opposite Bank of New Zcu..;i:id t , Auckland.



I 1_ ALVANISED IRON WOR KS A S. PARKER, MANUB'ACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. COP.RU&xITED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, *t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gesfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Ssperienced Workmen sent to any pan of tke Country. S. PARKER haa erected rim-class machinery, and having completed all. nir, arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all ordera. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coaoh, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. ~. S. PARKER, IjTokn.sk!> Plumber fob Auckla Waterworks, v/KLLICSLSY-STRKBT. ATTOSI7.A«T!. ARAMARUA iyOAL IYJLINE. COALS! COALS?! COALS!!! Where do you Buy your Coals ? '■^ho underuitjned is prepared to supply Coals in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL ever intro duced into this Market, and- neads but one tiual to inako it a universal favourite. Samples may bo obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Broakwaber :— Single Ton .. ... 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons 16s. Od. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. *a, Ordkrs Left at MESSRS. STONE BROS. Io nF . FK^T KFET- W. H. FKNTON, J «Ui.E3S-6TJKEET , Or, CIIAS. HARDING, sole agtcnt. Breakwater Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. X R. D E C O U R C V, *j o carvkr andsjgilder. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, Q U Ifi E N-S TREE T, Opposite the Market Kntrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vaaes, &0., Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and vory cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the* shortest notice a,t a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. L'ICTURKS.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un friimed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURQY. p'n otographs of rotomahana LAKE DISTRICT,. T O TOU RIS TS. lIEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Quoen-street, Auckland, tfc2= N.B.—The Best in New Zealand *B3i EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER. £22, QUEKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. 335, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. FKaoTYPB Portraits Whilk Wa:ting. 1 T CJ WIN NEKTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN DH AM-STREET, /Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w 'prepared to make a Reduction oi Twenty por cent off the price of all common work £3T Country Orders punctually attendeo. to. Ttr Jfi W ZEALAND IN S U RAN CE 131 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 witb this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'iinie. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tar t,oßßep Pkomftlt Paid. B-KOTifiHC P. PIWRGK, Manager. FI S I"E X AND C O", Waor-KSALE. Skipping & Family BUTCHER, ■ • , ■ Quoen-strsot, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony npon receipt o order. Families waited on in townor suburbs f ADIES', GENTS', & CHILDREN'S JU AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES ! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES! BETTER THAN ENGLISH, AND 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER!! t Children's Department.—The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care in providing you>g people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of thefoot and ancle. &2T Auckland Parknts ! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved "American Boots and Shoes," at F STEPHENS, o £3 —— 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMEN T EMBRACING— THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.—A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.—A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH-LEG.—A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACK.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—'.'A New Idea," but a ™,"_«»Jvery good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN" BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality !—Just Opened : French and German Glovk Kid Leather and Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. A LARGK GENERAL STOCK OF NEW* AND SUPERIOR GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. . F. STEPHENS, No. 136, QUEI£N-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.Z. PC L A R X, 6 " ■ ' ;: Shipping and Commission?agent ....:. Wharf, Onehunga. .s |



WH. H A Z A R D, « GUNMAKER, 16 7, QOEEH-S.TREET, In returning thanks to the Sportsmon of the Province of Auckland for th<i vary liberal sup port accorded to him *in cc commencing business in this City, begs respectfully to call attention to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of BREECH AND MUZZLE - LOADING SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AND PISTOLS, sporting powder, ohillkd shot, kley's caps. wads, cartridge casks, ri-'lb and revolver a:vi?.!.i;:\1"ION, &c, &c.,"&0. gun wo uk of every description Executed with promptitude, in an efficient and workmanlike manner, and Warranted to Give 3atjsfactio?t. A TRIAL GIVEN WITH EVERY GUN. TO ARRIVE, Ex ' Queen ok the West! : W. H. H. notifies to Intending Purchasers that one of the Most Sopebior Shipments of DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS, . . Is now Daily Expected by him per 'Queen of the West.' These Gun 3 are of the most modern con struction, having been made expressly to his order. In consequence of arriving rather late, they will be offered at Unusually Low Prices. ' TIIE SHOOTING GALLERY Is OPEN DAILY for Rifle or PioTOL Practice, or for Instruction in the Use of Fire-arms. W. H. HAZARD, ~-:u;i?IG7, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A RNO LD, 111 NE S, & CO. 11, QUEEN-STREET, Have Ov Sale : OAAA CASES OB1 TKEIR CELEBRATED ,J HI>IF " STAR" BRAND KEROSENE OIL. 500 CASES lIEYWOOD & CO.'S CHAIRS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, AT PIUCES TO MEET THE TIMES. T> OTOMAHANA AND THE HOT XL lakes.j A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawer*;, ohinemutn, Groups oi Natives, and Lake and ilo an tain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and AuckJaud Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SIIOUTLAND-STKEET, AUCKLAND. /T~" a. SI c n^ a; b, "JT® Wholesale &'m .Retail FAM IL V GROC ER, 30, QUKEN-STKEET. ' tsr shir pi y g Supplied. 13 0 A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, W ELLE SI. EY-STREET WEST. Families v/aited on for orders daiiy, and sup plied with the very best cmiity at a reasonable ha rge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping ia d ii ntry orders punctually n.trcndpd to. 24 y A L £, Ex Lapwing : 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINJC FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-che3ts SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON. MX, T. T 11 A F F 0 RD, SURGEON Wakefield- DENTIST 'Zcgggp street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). HW A I T £, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREhT, Wishcß to inform the public that he ia the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE] B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 paßseugers and luggage, meets 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. CJHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. £3 NOTICE! OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomoa Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c., ■would intimate his intention of continuing this Business in all its branches, and trusts to secure a lair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for thoiiberal patronage accorded him during the lusr, ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar paulins always kept in stock. JEt OLL AN D & JB ORTZES (LATE HOLLAND & CO.), /4/QO, QUEEN-STREET ,•*£><&, Beg to announce that the Grocery Busino hitherto carried on so successfully, under tV,o style of "Holand and Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the well known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURN the same having proved itself to be the best policy during the preceding three years' extensive business done under Mr. Holland's supervision.) The new proprietorship respectfully request a continuance of the liberal support hitherto accarded. Sample of Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per ib. Splendid Tea, 2s. 6d. per lb. Company's Sugar, iiA. and sd. per .lb. New Season Jams, 7£d. per lb. Keiller's Marmalade, 10a. Z^Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily, a splendid shipment of salt HERRINGS JUST LANDED. HAMS AND B A C ON, DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Lovv. Together with a General Stock of Grocery not to be surpassed in Auckland. N.B.—Families waited upon. Orders per post or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station freb of CHARGE. ."O ONES1-I SOREST '■"'' '■ rBONESrj Bought in ;auj'Ciuantitigs lor o.\£>h 0.l &ise.Pise man' 3 Bay B6:;s\Mi?.l:-\ f.nd ar. No. iOl.iiOVfer Queen-Bte-est- by ■ ■'•"■". ,■■••• ' ■•■ ■■-:■ -r/" -' 'J. & j.-soppet. :



Bootsi Bootsn 'Bootsm CHEAPER THANMII CHEAPER THAN EVER! * HbL EVER! ■ C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plaxt,£Machineby AND FIXTOKES. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June nest. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. K3" Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with aay other house in town or suburbs. _ . / mi-lOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. I i / jT\ J. IiXJTCHINSCN, shipping & commission agent, i 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. pt'AM BRIDGE "|Z| OUS S. R. KEES IN G, DUKE-STREET, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. THE NEW STORES ARE NOW OPENED WITH A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPER! AND READY-MADE CLOTHIiN G, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Rugs and Shawls, Umbrellas, Carpet and Leather Bags, Trunks, Hats, Ladies' Elegantly Trimmed Bonnet 3 and Hats, also Untrirnnfed Hats for Ladies and Children. House Furnishing Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Trimmings, Silks, Velvets, Sarsnets, Cuffs and Collars, Ribbons, &c, Groceries, Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery, Brush ware. Stationery, Perfumery, Pipes, Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boots and Shoes, Leather Cloth, and other Miscellaneous Goods. AX EATUjV IXSPT3CTIOX IS POLITELY Requested. The Proprietor be;:S to intimate to his old friends, and the settlers generally, tha* he has built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a large assortment of Useful Goods for the purpose of supplying their wants, and trusts, by keeping good articles, with civilily and strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of patronage. Oar motto is small profits and quick returns. Pie.ase make your purchases during the week, as the Stores will be Closed every SATURDAY uutil suuset, when business will be resumed. R. KEESING, 72. LOWER QUEEN STREET. MRS. YANDLPL wishes to remind tiie Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, to look up their Furs and feathers, Mufts, Col larettes. y,os.s, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, &c, and get them cleaned from moth, re-lined, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur and Feather Trimmings made to order. Fur and Feather Rink Hats made up in the latest and most fashionable styles. 2s .B.—New Zealand Birds of every description bought. — W. J. XANDLK, Taxidermist, Furrier, &c, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. MALLEY AND WILLOUGHBY. HOKSE CLIPPERS AND SINGERS. Every description of ITorsc3 Clipped in most finished stylo upon the shortest notice. Gentlemen waited upon at their residences- All orders left at Willoughby's btables,.Eden Crescent: or Mr. Quins, Blacksmith, Albert- Street, will receive immediate attention. We, the above, having had considera.ble ex perience, both in the old country and here, only ask a trial to ensure satisfaction. MPOR TA N T NU TiC B E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that, since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his «ar DINING ROOMS ~e* have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices 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 DEI AC AC ST OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines. Illustrated 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 will, 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 eht-traatt onof Merchams and Storekeepers to his loacally manufaotured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street We where he has fitted up ail the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner at 7' c k" i. a n d. BELFAST HOUSE, Grey-street.— Private Board and Residence. Ths undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above Hous&, where visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited.—W. R. McElwain. TIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL. PARNELL. Affiliate! to the New Zealand University. The present Quarter commenced on Friday 12th April. JA3. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master JMAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, Genera] \J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale oi Surchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, luilding, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih : Marine Arbitrator. The office in the2-North Shore Ferry T Wharf. 1 Auckland, March 2, IS7S. L V £' T ■ T. J^L® TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellbsl nnr-STRBwr. Has always on hand a Well-sslsoted Stock o; Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins also, West of England. Mosgiel, and othei Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at &£{vary smail advanc on cost for cash. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, ANI JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlc< Fittings, &c, &c- ANEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland am Onehunga that his Coach will run as under :— Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. ' ■• S.io a.m. > ; ; 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. '"|.A.N.■ x) ;J. SUP P &-T fj • Frkkman'S Bay Steam Mills, And No t 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, iuckland ■ ■ ' ' • ci



Entertainments, &c THEATRE R O V A L. Manager and Proprietor—R. J. Delias. LAST WEEK BUT TWO! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, lira MAY, All Lovers of the First-class Drama, have a Treat in Store To-night 1 The Finest Acting oi the Day is the people's Verdict! The Great American Actor, MR. JOHN JACK! AMD TH3 Magnificent Activss and Charming Vocalist, MISS ANNIE FIRMAN ! Will appear in one of their most brilliant efiorts in the great romantic drama, from tho French OfGeO^e|Atc!lONf'THE CRICKET I Kancbon, The Cricket-, (with Aria, " Those Fool ■ i«h Girls" "Me-ry Orioket." and the Snaaow Dance)-Miss ANNIE FIRMIN. K-Hlher Barbeaud, JOHN JACIv. Act I.—Tho Shadaw Daneo. Act 2.—The An doche : The May-pole Banco. Act 3. The Wlteb of Co=se. Act i.—The Will or the Wisp (Ignis Fatuus). Act 5.—A year later. THURSDAY: EAST LVNEE; oR, THE KLOPEMENT! Friday : ROMEO AND JULIJIiT! PRICES:—Dress Circle. 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. „ , Bos Plan now open at Upton Sc Co. 3. (S>SO .||pi| *(T^ T ODGE MAN UK AU, 586, S.C. ONEHUNGA. ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE MASONIC KAIiL. The Brethren of the above Lodee will com memorate the Opening of their Hall, onW il> NESDAY. the loth instant, by a BALL (with Refreshments). Tickets :—Single, 55.; Double, 7s. 6d. The Ball will open at 8 pm. Conveyances will leave Auckland at 7 p.m., ■End return after the Ball, a! 2 a.m. , Ticuets can be obtained at T pton & Co. s. J. W. VV ALd-iiii-K, Secretary. T ECTURE, "Is this World Man's only IS X state of Probation ?'—A Lecture on the above subject wiil "be delivered by Mr. J. TYERSIAN on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, in the Albert Hall. Admission : Front Seats, Is; Backseats, 6d. Doors open at 7.30, commence 1 at 8. . t,iT. LUKE'S PRESIi VfTEKIAN O CHURCH, REMUERA. «389 i On THURSDAY, 16th May, the ANNUAL • SOIREE will be held, in the Church. Tea on the table at G. 30. A number of clergymen ana ■ others will address the meeting. SOIO3 and Duets driving the evening, also Selections by the Choir, Tickets 2s. 'JBusses'will leave the Post-office at 6 o'clock p.m. sharp. U~ NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincext-stkets. THE ANNUAL TEA-MEETING Will be held on TUESDAY, MAiY 14, 1878. After which a Public fleering will be held, when Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Friends. Tea at half-past sis o'clock. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. ' X> ON SON BY WESLEYAN SUNDAY jl school. Anniversary Soiree. On TUESDAY EVENING. 14th May, the ANNUAL SOIREE I will be held, in the Ponscnby Hall, when the Rev. R. Hazletox, M.A., will "deliver an Vlfire?s on "American Sunday School System and its Peculiarities." Other Ministers and Friend 3 will be present. Tickets: Tea aud fioiree, Is. Gd. each. ■ After Meeting only, is. - .piuUNT DE ZABA will give a Lecture \y on " The Method of Studying Universal History—a method calculated to strengthen the Powers of Memory." It will take place on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at 7.30 p.m., in tne Hall of the Auckland Institute, Prinoes sveet. Admission, FREE. # Q P E C I A L N O T I C E. The business hitherto carried .on by Messrs. G. Koldship & Co. will hereafter be conducted "or the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). '" " ' G. HOLDS'HIP. Manager. XT ■ 0 T I C S. During Mr. MacCormicx's temporary ab sence roni Auckland, hi* business of a Law Practitioner will be carried on as usual by Ms Cole man. TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton-, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on tho shortest" notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato 1 district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. . JNLANVILLE & ELLYSTT, ,lX TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, ! 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Edkn- Tekrapsc. Families waited on for orders, and Gpoels • delivered. s NOTICE lT NOTICE i! •' 1 Please Buy your Winter Costumes and Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. Yon can have a Dress of the Latest-Fashion for less •money than you can buy the material for.. Underclothing-, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap: A splendid lot or of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls. verr cheap. Persons from the Waikato and " other parts of. the country would do weli .to, 1 purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where' '■ they can be supplied with V ar-rings, Brooches, Sec, in'great variety, splendid new patterns and designs; also Toys,'very obeap. — Note the ■ address: J. Williams. Junction. Queen and Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance, ■ opposite fire-bell. TOS QUEEN-STREET. Miss West begs to inform her customers and the Ladies of Auckland, thet she has just Opened the Shop next MrEdscn's with a Choice . Assortment of Millinery, Fancy Goods, Uuder -1 derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns of • all descriptions. 1 . ,' 1 Orders executed with promptitude. Miss Mould is now with Miss West, and -will > be happy to meet her former patrons and J friends at the above address. M~ ONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET .{Tub. 3 Ybaks with Messes. Mason Bros., Quken-stkeht), ' Begs to inform the .Ladies of Auckland that he ' has commenced a Private Business a3 LADY'S HAIR. DRSSSEK, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dp.kss. Cut. and Shamfoo Ladies' and Children's Hair. ' Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST J PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, r and has also in stock ji Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, curls, Plaits, Pads. &c. Hair Comeings made up and worked in any ! style. VA, Letters- by Post punctually attended^to Address:— ) MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, " Hairdkessbr, &c, I 84, HOBSON-STREKT, opposite Scotia HoteL HAMILTON; WAIKATO SANDES & CO.. CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, j Havo always on Stock a complete assort men of Drug 3, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Ptequisites, :;■•; '■!•:,*';• Horse, and Cattle Medicines, -■ ■ -&c, &c.,- ifec. ;; :;;. ■'~' a UlfJ\ ', StSLtior.:; iy, Tobacco. Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods' &c, in, endless "variety. ivO ;.:••■:; £5" Agent: AuCKßAijpgvgSirniir&SafcE.