The Evening Star.

Fol. IX.—No. 2,487.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1878.

PRICE : OjSE PENNY.



-DEGULAR MONTHLY TSsfip*-JLA; steam; communication •s^h&s-bbtwees AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 2nd of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland. March 7, 1878. tTnion steamship company U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, IS7S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. TiKANAKi Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAl", i^A^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oritEET Wharf. TAUVO . .. Thursday, 14th, 8 p.m. — ■Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, d p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Wellington). WAKATIPU Saturday, 16th March — " FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, ,4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, '3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, ip.m. — US' Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP li||||g; j £ 3iL. COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on SATURDAY, 16th instant, at 2 p.m. FOR NAPIER, Thes.3. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on MONDAY, the 18th March, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. fcg^^Tm OR RAGLAN LALLA ROOKH 13 unavoidably Detained until B o'clock a»m. on SATURDAY, 16th instant. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee, GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. S£k%^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES J§||jig;O AND COROMANDEL. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Friday. 2.30 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 8 p.m. FOR THAMES, via COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Durham—Saturday, 11 a.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Tuesday, 11 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. aaa^aTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- J||||||glk3 LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITL Time Table: From Auckland— Thursday, Rotoiti (for Ohinemuri), 7 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. From Thames — Friday, Rotomahana, i p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmona. 1.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, 53. FRASER fe TINNE, agents. *SM&^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ,^li|g; JJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as und3r :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m^, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- ■ bnt a shipping note. For freight orlpassage apply to J. CASEY & SON. sSka^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA >O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn inafs tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASKY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ON the KAIPARA. r££S3v&&' The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning 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 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. CAgEY fc . "i|gfc^.Tp ° R W A I U X U. "^^^^ The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 16-Saturday, 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, 7 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .—Return, 5/: Single, 3/6. weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the store 3of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S-S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga ___ Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket W A I U X U. TO^7*" r The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Spttcb. B March 10 -* nday, 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, 8 a.m. nn £ r Man ukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. =>"»gle Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. weather and other circumstances permitting. ~V™ cr3 to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. ' iovvage|of Vessels as per agreement. ,: IM. H. ROB, T



«^b^. I7<OR RUSSELL, WANGA- J|||||g;JU ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 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 COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Friday, loth March Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March "Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. .55%^. QTEAM TO AND FROM ~^||||gg;lO RIVERHEAD Twick Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. Fromßiverhead —S.a. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini ■T, CASEY &>SQN". *S_lgi_*»_ TmXCURSION TO MAHU llliliig; iijJ RANGI AND THE HOT "SSSSSiBS'g PRINGS. The S.s. LILY will leave Auckland on SATURDAY, 10th March, at 2 p.m.. conveying Passengers to the Cricket Match, returning on , MONDAY NIGHT. Band on Board. Return Tickets—Ten Shilling?, J. CASKY Be SON. St. Patrick's Da y. RACES! RACES!! RACES!!! ~k t The Ferry Company will de patch the p.s. 'yipMy|pi> ENTERPRISE & TAINUI, v%tt%Jdti&!s on MONDAY, 18th instant, a fc 11 and 11.30 a.m., to the Tamaki, returning after tho Race 3. RETURN TICKETS, 2s. H. W. HEATH, _._ _ Manager. _ THE NORTHERN WAIROA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKK PLACE AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. For Programme, see " Weekly News" and "Northern Advocate." A Band will be in attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargaville and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, 13. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. CIAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board . of Underwriters ; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the Nortn Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1873. STi " CJTEAM TO LONDON, .c^i>pc*v k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. 3£l_|_ll_lJf >' ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,8-17 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April; carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each, The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. . To be followed by the S.S. CUZCO, 3,845 tons, 3,000 horse power, to leave Sydney about the middle of May. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply 10 BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO._ ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. _ ONSY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereac—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. % ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. EN O R R I S, o PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. SS, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. FeROTYPE PORTXtAITS WHILE WAITING. T O H N CT~O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheeo or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o nst reaso able terms. NO 8; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. . VTJfiW ZEALAND INSURANCE JS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ' .. £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund .. .. •- £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property ;nay be effected with thHull(slnsure'd for the Voyage or lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. 4sy Losses Promptly Paid. ttWORUK P. 131I 31 Knew Manager Ri M C 1* A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUJffiEN-STREET. *_r Shipping Suppliep. "©»



TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, O " VICTORIA-STRKET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 3b. : Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver. Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.— If work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER. Queen-street, next Bank- of Mow Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN begTto inform o his Mends and the public of Auckland that he hag taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. ' WPHILLTPPS AND SONS, OIL, o CO-LOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers o£?Papcrhanging3, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PictureEFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEICN-3TKBET. CLARKE BROTII ER S, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Aiit Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Cb.ildren'3 Portraits taken instantaneously. FRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famcnoth. JAMES 13LAIKIE, VTCTORIA-STRTCET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The busine=s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND Bfi OTHERS, 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. jGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCH ERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ariy quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt end im mediate cash remittances returned at, satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufactobers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fbstok), By Special o_^i<M&-i/2£._> Appointment to +!p^ t i&iitH!&&^*\, bia Excellency ~-«fes*<?*«>=>^?'.-«f*> the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 6i, QUERN-STREET, Opposite Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. n. T. Tli A V F O RD, SURGEON iiSlSiSb Wakefield- D E N T I S T, 022332? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). IL SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE, All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. JX QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per ceut off the price of all common work tST Country Orders punctually attended to. TMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW READY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE I TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZKALAND, BY J. Chantrey Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lanibton Quay Christchurch—Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the rincipal Booksellers of the Colonies. Prico ,Is CL O T H I N Ci MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 353. 53L Our arrangements arc such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & M c X A I. 6, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT |WE HAVE Boys' Suite, from 10s: Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. , Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s Gd. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & M c X A I G, O I7EEN-STREET. ff SHIBIS, ~m Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. is. 6d., 63. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Ham Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. fIAKGO & IVf CT7- AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next K. Waters. Confectioner. Ivf O T I C E. The undersigned will be able to take Fire Risks on arrival of the English mail. G. W. BLNNEY, Agent Sun Fire Oflice._2 T A N D I N G, Ex 'Australia,' 100 CASES CUTTING'S SALMON. H. B. MORTON,



milE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &C. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': • 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil ' Patent Driers. GfUTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Oxehunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WELLESLEY-ST RE El, Auckland. "PIX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN: 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex • Saxon,' @ Duxedin : 60 sacks FLOUR 80 bags FLOUR, 1003 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. II A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. TRO N, ZIN C, AND TIN jl manufactory, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1370.] H. WAITE (Late ok Uppki{ Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing TiusmUsfeaud having received a large share of support, aus found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PBSMISE3, ns above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H. W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. "O C L A R X, Shipping and Commission' agent Wharf, Onehunga. NO. (I C L O U G H MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, A r TiTTftT-CITUF'F"!' Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. GEORGE H U L M E, BUTCH ICR, &c. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. S^TEAM OAUSAGE T^ACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. IVT O. V E L T I E S. IS The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 queen-street, Auckland. OONESH "BONES ! BONES ! O Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI N B. DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied aud compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Chaniptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. W-AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 60 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, ' Auckland.



TMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WAT ERS Has very great pleasure to announce tbat since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m- dining rooms "m have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is thtf 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. Thore are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side ofHces 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, 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, in 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 of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all tho most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner" auckland. AMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-PießSure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. T_TX~MTL~f ON, WAIKAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. fg* Agent: Auckland Evening Star. TG. SANDES • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plan 3 supplied on the shortest fnotice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] VTTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, W F.R.C.S.. L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted^ /TXlvanised iron works. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IROM RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _t th& Works, Weliesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of tho Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tho Country. S. PARKER has erected :lrst-class machinery, and having completed all. nis arrangements for manufacturing, i 3 in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention, S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla •Waterworks. WELLBSLEY-STREET, A.TTnHT,ANTf. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise, the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. IW.. equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9a. 6d. ESAMUEL COOMEB^ & CO., 92, Queen-street. 7>j E O R G E AXE RS, \3T - Fhkeman'3 Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE' WOR XI N G MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. nnO MERCHANTSA.ND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Aucklaud Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19; QOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE k3 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given-that the Ordinary Half Yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Aucklaud, on MONDAY, April Bth, 1878, at two o'clock in the afternoon to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February 28th, 1878, and to Eiect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but ai'e eligi ble, and offer themselves, for re-election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from March 25th to April Bth. 1878, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, March 6th, 1878. SEWING M"A~ <v HI N E S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost; I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoriai-Btreet, a few doors above Quick's Stables. pAKVING, GILDING, &c. No. 260, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefield-stbbet



HA S H T O N AND SON, c HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acre 3of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, tho lemainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet froiitage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBEK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoi c. ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land iv the Parish of Ararimu. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a la"ge rental. A good investment n the henrt of tho city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. ONEHUNGA.—A Comtnodiou3 Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomod Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Sslwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STRiSE!'.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilflllan, containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Bright Road, next door to the residence of R. Woo i Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents. N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. HURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. MAS. ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.J Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 20th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. -\\T OBKIN6 MEN'S CLU B. y The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioining before then will have the privilege of attending th>- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, os, and Is—aro now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Healop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. (Jook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member oE Committee; or of W. Lcpine Secretary. ,f^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowe3 ratc-s. Wood Turning in all its Branches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Prico Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC:; 1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ;be left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. JM. Me L A C H L A N, A 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cord 3 M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Roods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. isr Comparison Invitbd. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO 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 for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p wpplt Total amount ing over rer vveeK- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing" interest at the rate of 5 Rer cent, per annum. JOH N BATGER, Secretary. "|£f~b Tlu2 O~F REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and! Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. nARms . 2nd March. IS7S. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. MrTfAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all i equests 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 WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW II ATS at 50 per cent, under cost. S3L A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBE3 & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. AUCKLAND LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. The TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society will be held in the Lecture Room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY EVENING, 15th April. The chair will be taken at half-past seven clock, by His Hono? Judge Gillies. P~~ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ______ Notice to Owners of Dogs.—lt is necessary that Licences for the present year be at once taken out. Collars can be obtained only from Constable McCabe, at the Constabulary Station, Napier-street. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. March 1,1878. TW- O T ICE. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STRKET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor _ R. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN~OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. Manager Si^nor A. Borzoni Musical Director Monsieur L. Caron The Management have the honour to announce that they have made arrangements to give a series of SIX GRAND FAREWELL, OPERATIC CONCERTS! Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, 18th March, ST. PATRICK'S DAY, AND FlVifl FOLLOWING NIGHTS! Fresh Programme each Evening. Box Office at Upton's. Dres3 Circle, 1/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Doors open at 7.30 ; Overture at 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.15. HENRY BEAUMONT, Agent. L B E R T HAL X, Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! CROWDED HOUSES! CROWDED HOUSES! A Most Refined and Intellectual Entertainment. GREAT AND INCREASING SUCCESS!!! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! THURSDAY, MARCH 14, m 1 GRAND NEW PROGRAMME ! -=©8 LONDON'S VARIED SCENES ! . TO-NIGHT ! A VISIT TO THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS! WONDERS OF ANIMAL LIFE! LONDON AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. Concluding with the Amusing Illustrations of JOHN AND THE. LION i An accomplished Pianist presides over the Pianoforte. MILLION PRTCES: 2s. and 13. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. T. MA R K'S, REMU ER A. A Social Gathering will be held in aid of the Sunday-school in the Newmarket Hall, on THURSDAY. 14th March. Ail interested in the welfare of tbe School are invited to attend. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. Tickets of admission. 2s : to be had at Messrs Dinnison's, J. McNeill's, or W. Morgue's, New market. ONSONEY WEBLEYAN CHAPEL. The ANNIVER3AY SERVICES of the above Chapel will be Preached next SUNDAY. The Rev. S. Fletcher, from New South Wales, will Preach in the morning, at 11 o'clock ; the Rev. W. Williams in the evening, at 6.30. Collections after each. Service. A SOCIAL TEA-MEETING Will be held on. the following TUESDAY, at 6.30 p.m. mO CARTERS AND OTHE RS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Cruihers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150-Cash. Apply to T. V. IfiTZPATRICK. Ngaruavrahia. O T I C~ ET I will not be responsible for any Debts con tracted in my name after this date, without my written anthorfg^ DYSABT . HT. PATRICK'S DAY. ANNUAL RACE MEETING, Willbeheidatthe EAST TAMAKI HEADS FARM, ON MONDAY, ISth MARCH, IS7S. Judge: Mr. Samuel Morrin. Stewards : Mr. Alfred Bucklaud Mr. W. J. Marks Mr. Charles Roberts Mr. James Rowe Starter: Mr. B. P. Donnelley. Clerk of Scales : Cle -k op the Course : Mr. W. J. Marks Mr. T. Stephens HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of J5 soys.. second horse to save stakes. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. MAIDEN PLATE of 15 soys. Second hoise to save stakes. Distance, 1J miles. Weight for age. For all horses who have never won an advertised race of the value of 15 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. _ , ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP of 30 soys. Second horse, to save stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles. FLYING STAKES of 20 soys. Second horse to save stakes. Weight for age. Distance, J CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs.g RULES. Three horses to start in alt races, or no race. The decision of the stewards in all cases to be final. Protests must be accompanied with £1, which will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. , The Auckland Racing Club Rules will be strictly adhered to. Nominations for St. Patrick's Handicap and Handicap Hurdle Race to close on TUESDAY next, March 12,1878, at 8 p.m.. with £1 enclosed, to the Secretary, Haymarket, Auckland. Weights will be declared immediately thereafter. Accept-mces by 4 o'clock on FRIDAY next, at which time General Entries will close. First race to rtu t at 12.30 ftg^jELAlift Hon. Sec. L" ~ A N D I N G~ Ex ' Lorraine : 20 TONS WESTON & WESTALL'S FINE SALT Also, COARSE SALT. W. S. LAUR IE. NEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares or the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: —First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. R ANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-Btreet»^