The Evening Star.

Vol. IX,

—Na 2,514

AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNT.



MAIL STEAM- W^siSfifty SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw ■Steamship AUSTRALIA, 1,750 tons, Captain Cargit.l, will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, 30th April, •carrying H.B.M. Mai's and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage «pply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. T> EGULAR MONTHLY .JS3S|> lA> STEAM COMMUNICATION *-K^Ssss> between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND .MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. > HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. CRUICSSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Que«n-street, Auckland, gy-ApriUth, 1878. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—Apkil, 187 S. COR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30rh, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Taupo „.. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Quetcn-strwet Wharf). Wakatifu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — ftOTORUA.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Tattpo .... Monday, 22nd, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — tBT Cargo must be alongside one hour before :time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of CJueen and West Queen-streets. «£]Kfe=*. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP _^|^ A. COMPANY. REDUCTION OF FREIGHT. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The S.R. SOUTHERN CROSS Will sail at 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, landing Passengers and Freight on the "Wharf. Tht steamer will henceforward made weekly trips, and has splendid saloon accommodation :f or travellers. Saloon Tickets: Single, £1; Return, £7. Steerage, £3. Freight, £1 5s per ton ; Tranship ment oi Goods, £1 per ton. Large quantities at -special rates on application to the undersigned. W. LODDEP., Manager Auckland Steamship Co. <^^ & . A UCKLAND TO AND FROM "llgsgSgri^ WANGARKI, MANGAPAI. "a^^and adjoining Districts, via NORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER. The new s.s. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between Tangitiroria (Wat :son's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Mangapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &c.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter pluce with the s.s. Minnie Casey on her up trip (Tuesdays) from Helensville, and on her ■down trip to Helensville (Fridays). Passengers -will now find this by far the most agreeable route between Auckland and the North. Fares : 3s each way; Return tickets, ss, avail able for one week. J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO., Agents s.s. Tangihua. Jgifc^, QTEAM TO THE THAMES COROMANDEL, A1S TD ~s&ss3&s' OHINiSMURI. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland— Monday, Enterprise, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Tongariro, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro. 11 p.m. From Thames— Monday. TonKariro, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Enterprise, 9a.ra "Wednesday, Tongariro, 10 a.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 10 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage Or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,J|||||gks LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA akd ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Tuesday. Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 12 noon From Thames— Monday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Wednesday, llotoinahana, 6 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10a.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. •Stete^ "fjiOß THE HOT SPRINGS, Jlllp^ SD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA'. aBaSPKAWAU. and LII'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK. Captain Kaspkr, will sail as undar:— 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 out a shipping note. For freight orpaesage apply to J. CA..KY & SON. on the KAIPARA. 1"^»**»^! 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 OW CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j. CASEY & SON . ;EkSZ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA jllgsg^ K3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Asatapu, Maungawhare, and Dargavit.le. 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 ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland,; per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf.



*g&|^. El O R W A^ I U X U. *^^*^ The p.s. OREGON will leave jfor Waiuku asunder:— ' I From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 'IS—Monday, 3 p.m. 15—Monday, 7 p.m. 16—Tuesday, 4 p.m. 17—Wed., 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 am. 20— Saturday, 12 noon ■ For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. ■ ■Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collectißtoQdtfileft at Mr. G. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. OR WAIUKU. ■"as^ila^' The s.s.LALLAROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehnnga: From Waiuku: April April 15—Monday, 4 p.m. 15—Monday, 8 p.m. 17_Wednesday, 5 p.m. 18—Thursday, 9 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8 a.m. 20—Saturday, 12 noon 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 stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage, apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket" l~zl&r "fJIIR S T SHIP FOR J||P|^JD LONDON. •^g^^aaSg The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. Th« above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878. <*Sk^?^ frtOß RUSSELL, WANGA- Jg||||g;_lj 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 B.S. ROWENA will leuve as follows :— April Time TaWe :— Wednesday, 17th Monday. 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. QTEAM TO. AND FKOM JjgZSjffiZZKj RIViSRHEAD Twice 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. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. "DARQUE CABERFEIDH, Jw§lfl9^W "^ FROM OAMARU. -*§|||sSSp£*^ The above vessel having entered ffisKSSHBSBSB at the Customs, consignees are re quosted t» present bills of lading and pay freight without delay. McKENZIE & ROSS. Auckland, April 13,1878. Y> A U L & SCHENK, Jl plumbers, gasfitters, zinc & iron workers, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluiabers foi the Auck land Waterworks. •Estimates made up and Prices given on application: MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykars with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo LADIEa' AND CHILDREN'S HAIR. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. H3L Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address: — MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdisesskr, &c, 84, HOBSON-STREET, opposite Scotia Hotel. A SHDOWN'S BAKERY and STORE J\. DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE PER 2-lb. LOAF. An advertisement that appeared in the Star of April sth, 1878, stating that Bread would be charged 4Jd. the 2-lb. Loaf, on and after Mon day, the Bth instant, is not ours. Our Price is still 4d. for 2lb. Loaf. When we advertise, we are not ashamed of our name. W. ASHDOWN & SON. . Drur.v,April 10,1878. . J' " HENDE RS O N o 8, Wyndham-street, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL _. DECORATOR, i . /. V^ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. E Al c N A~ B, 9 Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREKT. ts~ Shipping Suppl ie p. ~5& G. S~~A~ N D E S a 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.B. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. ( iC/TONEY TO LEND, in large or small JJrJL sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M~bNEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interett.—W. H. Con nell, Valcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate -of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ■ •■ -. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-offlce. ONEY TO LEND/ongMORTGAGE Of First-class Freehold Securities. WM.BCOLEJ lAN, Solid tor, Yulcan'Lane. "OONES 1 BONES 1 BONES !" Boe ght in any Quantities for Cabh at the Free man's Bay Bore Mills, and, at No. 101, Lower Queen-sfc-eet by J. & J. SOPPET.



ON SALE 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced -workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street.^ ■p~ C L A It X, SHrPPING'AND COMMISSION AGENT Wharf. Onehunga. / rTIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufactueer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Alsto, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. JS/L onster Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC I For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shorfand-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pric«.s for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas*, Flutes, &c, &c, all at .teduced prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chaserß would do well to make their call early. N.B.— PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Shket Music at Half Price. at J. B R O W N & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortlan d-strk et. TjVO X SAL E, T O AKEIVE : Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from Oamaru, and Brigantine ' Ethel,' from. . Timaru: 3,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT 2,000 sacks PRIME OATS {Is Wholesale Lots Only), And will be followed by Regular Shipments throughout the season. . McKENZIE & ROSS. JR. BE COURCY, • carver and gilder, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Man uf acttjrek, upper queen-street, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (a: I sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c Gilt or otherwis-. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clock?. &0., re-gilt almost equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to jght your household. ■VT OTI oJE O~F REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C. A. HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. nn o arrive, Ex 'Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST . • POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. "PIX ' KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 eacß.3 WHEAT. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. TT A M I L T 0 N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, !tec. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. i ———— tsr Agent: AucklandEvenins Star. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it ■vjjjchvjjp without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. • THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This U.NE'QUALLED MACHINE uses a straightheedle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T»*nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not ncccsß^.y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Pmcis, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we quarantkk them for five YEA US. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. «?We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-Btreet TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE} B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per "post or telegraph U\ b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. 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 begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING- ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes 6y 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 taonrs. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL; a COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic 'Jlass PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Poors, &c. Olass cut to size, anrl carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRRKT. TTJVR ES H SHIPMKM 'I IS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of-Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VIGTORIA-STRKKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special Cfc^fi^k^^w) APP^ ntment Excellency Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. AUCKLAND. v c l f I ~e sT 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. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap orjTanfl PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, ITruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit. Confectionery. ra. Printing done if required. E. BAIRD, Victoria-street. ?Si H 0 L L A E~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. EIiCHANTS. AGENTS, and others, can have OfQ re Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next doorfto Evening STAF&ofDce Wyurlh»«r>yatreßT. fc~s3 S~7TTn fire office, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almoat every descrip tion of Property, at the current Hates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248.980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum. and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rate?. Head Office, Auckland. A N BOARDMAN, Manager. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to havo 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 r Ofßce Qneen-atrect TTENETIAN BLIND FACTORY WIRE GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATE ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE HAD ' AT THE AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLINP MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREY -STREETS Of any dimensions, in any number from One to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality, and reasonable priies and sent to all parts of New/cn land. Terms cash. ICstiinatfp returned by Post. ; A. &A. BUSBY . : ll^A'J'E M.'.HORTICN BUBBY) VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIR WORKERS. Cornkr of Cook^and__Ghic y-btreets. WE have Just Opened a, Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear, r We-make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Ciothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, "OY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT -1 c /o^sk -■ i o IoU AUCKLAND. Jgl g g M yABE^OKh^~TO^Q: RJ>M^ AND OF MEASUREMENT E ARM OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent. UNDER COST. *gL A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clo+hing Mart, ;92, Queen-street, Auckland. •= ■ . "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. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. Eiisr Give them a trial. LSAMUEL COOMEB3 & CO., 92, Quee»«street.



""OIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND JL MELODY ORGANS. J. Howdew, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in stock, 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments ; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and severa Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 guineas, for £40. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and^Musical Albums, &c. 8~~1 R C H • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S.Parker's Galvanised Iron works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share of 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. J3oOTS! J3oOTS ! j3oOTS SPECIAL NOTICE. Thompson's Buildings 42, Victoria-strert. WILKINS & CO. Thanking our friends and the general public for th«nr patronage, we would draw their attention to our New Importation of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, which have iust arrived from America. These Boots and Shoes cannot be surpassed, as they preserve the shape of the feet, and the Quality is Al. fjfcrsp 3 Note the Prices :—2O per cent, lower *«353 than any House in Town, and 40 per cent, lower than English Goods. Important UTotice. BOOTS! jfo. BOOTS! BOOTS! a^PP BOOTS! TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND and THE COUNTRY DISTRICTS— Having Scld my Interest in the Shop I now occupy to Mr Aicken, Chemist, and having agreed to give up possession on the 22nd April next, I have determined to CLEAR OUT MY STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES, AT -AND UNDER COST PRICES, to save the trouble of Removing to my New Premises, now building almost opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Now is your Chance until the 22nd April next. AfW Just Arrived and in Stock, a Fine Line *& of CHILDREN & MEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, from America, of my own Importing. Note thb Address— W. BROWNHILL, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, 70, Queen-street, Opposite Messrs Fisher and Co.'s, Butchers. LADIES', GENTS', & CHILDREN'S AMERICAN i BOOTS AND SHOES I NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES ! BETTER THAN ENGLI3H, AND 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER!!! 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 the foot and ancle. £2T Auckland Paricnts ! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved "American Boots and Shoes," at FCJTEPHENS, • O 136, QUEEN-STREET, •WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT, EMBRACING— THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.—A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TfE.-A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMBRICAN HIGH-LEG.—A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACE.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOIL-"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIBS' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN' BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality I—Just Opened : Frf.nch and German Glovk Kid Leather and Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hesaian Boots'. Made to order. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. On Hand: A LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR' GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. R STEPHENS, NO. 136, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. n is a" l c, Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINR FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (i-cheSts). _§^M?il COCHRAnA & SON. _ I~bTe land b r qth c rs, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and ißootmakera' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Deli very yHose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. T'~O~BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in aDy quantity. . Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. , IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ;,_j, ;,; v Auckland. MR F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. E O R G E H U L M E, BUTCHER, &C. - SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BBEF, 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. "piACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. AU NDEKS, BURGESS& CO., 3OAP, CANDLE AND LAUNDRY . BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. v ■■ Cash Buyers of Tallow. , k (Late G. Akebb). ■■''.■ . '



A RNOID, HINES, & CO., 11, QUEEN-STREET, Have Ox Sale : QA/tA CASKS OF THEIR CELEBRATED &{}{){) "STAR" BRAND KEROSENE OIL. 500 CASES HEY WOOD & CO.'S CHAIRS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. dTi: R A TjjK F U.L.— O OMFO R TING. EPP S' S C~O CO >. Brtcakfart. "By a thormieh knowledge of the natural, laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the line properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a de'icately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It 13 by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a futal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins lor abroad), labelled thus:— JAMES EPFS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48 Threadneedle-street. and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Eustonßoad, Camden Town, London. i Messrs. Close Bros., Qrocerfjand Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. Tp L O UR!. imLOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell. J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbriage Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. S3T The best brand in the market. ■ Wholesale Agknts—B. TOITKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutiniaed Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE ±\. monuments, In Red and Blue, from £5, . Free on board ship to any part of New Zea land. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free from JOHNLEGGE, Scnlotor. Aberdeen. Scotland. CHANDLERY &SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Prenuscs, corner at Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail raaker, &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and from 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 TARPAULINS always kept in stock. SUPERIOR SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, - HOBSON- S T R E E T. Course op Instruction :—Latin, Greek Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book-keeping and Knglish in all its branches. Hours of Attendance.—9 a.m. to 12 noon. 2 p,m. to 4 p.m. Terms (including Pens, Ink, Pencils, and Slates): £1 Is, quarterly in advance): THE QUARTER TO BE RECKONED FROM DATE OF ENTRY. Evening Classes for Girl's and Boy's, at 7. * CHARLES B. ANDREW. .HLANVILLE & ELLYETT, \JC TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUBEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. /^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 stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Blanches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY" (Limited), MECHANIC ' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. PIANOS, ORGINS,. AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREicT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper .han any house in New Zealand, 1 Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. AL O V E T T, « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellksltcy-stiikkt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied st a very small aftvanc on cost for cash. AIKAWAU TIM HER YARBS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET asd BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. Fir3t and Second Class: also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for- Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates~ Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c &e> T> ~ET "I A" ~~~N 4 BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORTLAND-ST It KET, Wishes to call attention to bis List of Pkkjes for Ordered Work— . . Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/, Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. j Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at'accordingly low prices. Repairs done> cheap and well. . la. All-word that does notggive satisfaction, Repaired free of charge..^ , m ■„,„•** liv fiU-x.



MANUKATJ LOYAL E LODGE, No. 20. v* The Brethren o? the ye wm.°°;, l(;: #§9- brate their Anniversary by having a /IPS? BALL on the 6th May, to be held in the ——^-Masonic Hall, Onebunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee: Bros. Cox, Bell, Morris, and Robinson; and trom several of the brethren in Auckland. Single Tickets. 55.; Double. 7s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Bund in aS^^f l Hon. Sec. Independent oitd c v OF FREE TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL Tn connection with the above Orders will b* held in the Lome-street Hall on EASTKR MON DA\, 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. Sinerle Tickets (Kntertainment and Bain, s-., Double Tickets, ditto, os ; to Entertainment only. Is. —p-»___ .&. Select Barid.will be in attendance.■s»J Doora open at 7.30, Performance to commenc at 5, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Aff':ated to the University of New Zealand* Th Quarter Days for the current year are sth Febr 26th Apriv, 16th July, and Ith Octooer. FARQUHAR MACRAE, . Head Master. W A IT % MANUFACTURING! TINSMITn, FORT-STREET, : Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole or his time to the above business, :md with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. . MANGOLDS! Ma IS GOLDS! MANGOLDS ! 50 TONS FOR SALK, in quantities to suit purchasers. R. BILKEY & .-:O>!, Onehunga; Or, R. BAIRD. Vittoria-streel. AUCKLAND RA ii ING CLUB AUTUMN MBETIXG. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND and 23bi>, »t ELL ER S LIE RAOE C OUBSB. General entries and aceeptaiufes to be made b 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 12U; i >i. ™£ WILLIAM F ,: SOI VAt. "^=T -• -iarr, A.R.Og E WI N G MAC TO NE S. 2 s s_Sq c ■■■"' •- S TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE- -' Superior to i. all others for dot :. .7f. Special Notice to L-, b" alreacjr possess a Treadle Machine.- 1 fs frequently desirable to have a Hanr"; Me nine for nght work, and for use on the ta'.-i <>, J aylor*s Patent Machine Co, have supplied fbfe v, ant by liiiro ducing a specially good a"d oh ;■: ■"> wiatedLoop Stitch Machine, which, witlj Fi Lctioo Gear anC Extras, only costs Two Gt7i.-:.:.. i. . an uccohi panimentto the Treadle r ! ':' . o; fo.-those who desire efflcienny and <> . . ■: ; : '.ombinea, this Little Machine is unrivv IU '- «56 ; Inspection of all the l>ylor*a Machines invited. Sole AuthokisjvD A gent :} T. PEACOCK, .OP TIO 1 A N,. SHORTLANDSTJiKEi'. ANEHUN6A AND AV CKLAND.. JOHN PLO'-VMAS' Begs to inform the inhabitant^ of Aucidand ar.di Onehunga that his Coach:/will run as under:— Leave Auckland: Leav-^ OneTmnga: 10.30 a,m. Si" aan. 3.15 p.m. L l'^ 1}: J" A N D J. XT, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mili.S. And No. 101, Lower Quesn-streot Wharf, Vuckland m H E XT^D E R S 1 G N E D HAVE ON SaL"- DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Fii ims Knife Boards, WasMngtßoards,', &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'ISteatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, S, 9 gouge* 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Coiga Oil Patent Driers. (jTUTHRIE & fjAENACIT'S NE V ZEALANi:-. , riMBER.& WOOD WARE FAC TORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Bbaxgei.. HP. G I B--B ON S & (J O -9 GROCICRP, PRODUCE MEftCH AN-T3. 58, WE LIES L E V - ST liE E:l^ Auckla:-;]). U carp.] LAMIJKRT JACKSON^ 1> F.R.C.S.. L. SURGEON AND ACGOUCHKUR, HIiSH-STREIOT. Ai:CK.^AN*I>. ■ . W. T;. J. begs to intitaato |o the Citizens-oC A-ueklfind thiit he has qommSDced practice. The burgery is situated in those centralfpre mises-in Hish-streef, near ~Si'-. ICetit'a. Suryreon's AppiianctS cJ: every descriptioa. Teeth extmctert. _ t M. Me L A ( H L A N, *f o 218, QUEKN-STRKKT, Invites Insuectian of the xolUnvir:'..: Good^ iav-. ported fr&m the Maimfect.uvc-rs per Jron. Queen and Ijuncnne— Iron Qukex : M in diamonfj, 1— 1 caso BUvck Alpaoeas and Cords M in diamond. 2— 1 baie Flannels M in diamand, 3 - 1 .ease Cream and Navy Bine Lust.rea M in diasiond, £ — i case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A SiT— , 1 case.Gloves, Bt-arfsi, I.'tnbrellasi &c. I.ORRAIKH J.R.M. o7erMLin dianmKd, over A — 1 case Shirts, Collars, Hanu kerchiefs,&c J.11.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 4SA. X case Coats, Cotton,,' Buttons, etc. •JLTI.M. over ML in diamond, over -19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. MeLachian paying Cash for hi& Hoods is able to Sell, with a fair prolit, lower than any other house in the trade. Ast Comparison In vitjto. -Ntf~ O T I C E. AH persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITK ISLAND^ Ovvneis and Captains of Steamships and i^aiirag* Vessels ai'e warned not to incur risk of ]p*sto themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to laud at the place above mentioned. " • -'..-•■> T JitSS »-•■■'-'- ■' ■ J- A. WILSON. JS* 'Qwnex aii4 Occupi^