The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Ko. 2,484.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



5-k 1 CITEAM TO LONDON, JJS^^s. >O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. '\O|i|ll^' ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,847 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, . ■ Tho above splendid steamer, being of greater strain 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 day?. , To be followed by the S.S. CUZCO, 3,815 tons, 3,000 horse power, to- leave Sydney about the middle of May. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN. CAMPBELL fe CO. i^^ "DECtULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION «sss>r^s' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNHY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 2nd of April. She will leave lor Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to .CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-stroet, Auckland. March 7,1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Maegh, 1878. for tar an aki, nelson, picton, w.lsl ' lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12fch, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ISA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qqken oritEET Wharf. Tattpo . .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, -i p.m. — Hawea ..! Thursday, 28th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckxats td>. Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Wellington). Wakatipu Saturday, 16th March __ —■ FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Tatjpo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, " 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER^ WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — «ff" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP lj||||g;j^L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER AND LYTTELTON. The 5.9. SOUTHERv CROSS Will If.aye Queen-street Wharf TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 12ih March, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. «s»*£^ CtTEAM TO THE THAMES I||||||;k3 AND COROMANDEL., TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, & DURHAM. !; Time Table: J From Auckland— I Durham—Monday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight i| Tongariro—Tuesday, 9 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday. 6 p.m. : Tongariro—Wednesday, 9 p.m. I From Thames — I Durham—Monday, 9 p.m. f Enterprise—Tuesday, 10 p.m. Tongariro—Wednesday, 10 a.m. ' COROMANDEL. ; From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. aa^^. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK JUJjiggIO LAND and the THAMES. Steamers EOTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T t m c Table: From Auckland— Monday, Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti (for Ohinemuri), 12 midnight Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. , , From Thames— ? Tuesday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 12 noon ; Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. m 6d.; Steerage, 53. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer- B age, 7s. II Fares, per Rotditi, ss. H FRASER fe TINNE, agents. §1 '«§*%&> XT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, I -JiifiiSJsD MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. I AND LITTLE OMAHA. I 'I'ho p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, I will sail as nndar :— I AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS., I From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and 111 Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every I Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. if . MAHURANGI. I; For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday I at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday I and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. | Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. II For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at H a.m. ■ irom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. li Weather and other circumstances permitting. B .Not responsible for Parcels put on board with {'■ bat a shipping note, j. For freight ortpassagc apply to I T. CASBY fcSON. li SSL a team on the kaipara I 1 *iyilll£ WATERS. 1 For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- I hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, I Matjngawhare, and Dargaville. I The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawsox, II Will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs- II flay morning's tide, leaving X)argaville on the II return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn /l taa'stride. 'i Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF I COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at ,1.30 I P.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. I J. CASEY fc SON, Red Offlee, Wharf. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. t^ 351ii335 The s.s. KINA will leave Helens „ ville as under: — *orotamatea, calliug at junction of Kaiwaka aud SJangatOroto ltiveis, Pahi and Mata- H kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, y, returning on Wednesday. *orPort Albert direct, every Thursday morn i? ing's tide, returning on Friday. n£??3enßers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per UTY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and n wr Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. J^argo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. ite&i^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM *sg|igg*;kJ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers" will leave &b under: SFrom Aucldaud— S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. y, _ S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini ■- J. CASEY &■ SON. ADVERTISEMENT. Ancklanp * Tlie s-s- "ROTOITI" will leave and O«rr^ for OMnemuri. carrying Passengers o'clock. Mirect- on MONDAY NIGHT, at 12 ERASER & TINNE, Agents.



-S-veg^ fjiOß RUSSELL, WANGA -2111111P -1£ ROA, and MA/NGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Offlee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~ND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at o p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Stsffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will lea,ve as follows :— Monday, 11th March Friday, 15th March Wednesday, 20th March Monday. 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR , Manager. W A,I U X U. '*Bg~&3ss* ~ The p _ g# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From "W aiuku: March March 13—Wednesday, 10 a.m. 13— Wednesday, 2 p.m. 15-Friday. 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, 8 a.m. For Manukaatreads nvA Whatipu Saw-mills, on TuestlavH, at 8 c.in. Single Fares. 3/(5: Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordei-3 to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction li'aJfit will be attended to. Towage o£ Vessels as per agreement. "^ W A I U X "&S&W&8& 'I'heg.g, LALLAROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 13—Wed., 11.45 a.m. 13—Wed., 2 p.m. 10—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 stores of Messrs. Henderson & Maefarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LAKNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket mHE NORTHERN WAIROA A ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKE PLACK 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 Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. rf^rt- ' T3ARQUE CHASCA, jS|c|S%x. JL> FROM LONDON. 'tMsbQsS^ST . Consignees are requested to Tmr-i?7?ttSFvH pass entries, and obtain delivery orders, from the undersigned, for their Gooda without delay. All Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will he passed at 10 o'clock on T UESDAY, the 12th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland; 9th March, 1878. iS3£^^ "\*rAIKATO SI'JiAM JNA/I- J§lSs3|>: V V GATION & COAL' MINING COM p AKY (LIMITED), The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7-30 a.m., calling at Hamilton, 9 a.m., and Newcastle at 10.30; arriv ing- at Mercer at 4 p.m., in time for last Train to Auckland. Fares :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 9s : Deck, G3. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, ds. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, 4s; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge every Monday. Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tranship passengers to Cambridge. NOTICE. To Shippers of Goods to Waikato. The Company beg to notify that their present system of taking charge at Auckland of Goods for Waikato, which for years past has proved bo convenient and satisfactory both to Shippers and Consignee?, will be discontinued. This alteration has become necessary in con sequence of the Railway Department refusing all facilities for a through traffic. From and after the 18th instant. Shippers will please consign all Goods for Waikato to '• Care of W.S.N. Co., Mercer." The Company will pay Railway Carriage to Mercer, and forward the Goods to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch. Down Freights for Auckland will be handed over to Railway at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as those charged by Railway. FRANZ SCHKRFF, Secretary. Fort-Rtrßfit. 2nd March. WB. r2SZiv npi-IE NEW ZEALAND Sl^?*^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY %mskSs^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA ..898 WAIMATE ..1157 0PAWA.......1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA..BB3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 1 These magnificent clippers arc of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced ma ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in tho colony AUCKLAND BRANCH-93. Qttwen-strket ■pyfONEY TO LEND, in large or small JjvJL sum?, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— __ g. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of in terete—W. 11. Con nell, VJilcan Lane. IyfONEY to LEND on first-class free _i_v B. hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ' ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, 'Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. M~' ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. «&, CARTES DE VISITE, Es. PER DOZEN. Fbeotype Portraits While Waiting.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. "Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 4s. • Geneva. 3s. fid.: Putting in Main Spring, 33.: Wa*ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 03., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongue 3, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large Quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants! fer warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg* 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 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. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 0 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Ulass, PicturerFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compas3 Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olaas cut to size, and carefully packed.—os and 97, QUHttN-STRKET. fi LAR X E BROTII ER S, \y (Late Crombies), Royal Fink Art I'iiotogkapiiic Galleries, Opposite Union Hank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "El R E S II SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famcnoth. JAMES BLAIKI E, VrCTORIA-STRTCKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M-niager. IP. ELAN.D'BROTH-EE S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English find Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bolting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane nnd Tligh-strect. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. CGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Ca:-h Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Ttillov/,Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BEOS.. Tanners a:;d Lkattier Manufacthrers, --yucklrina. A UCKLANDHATHANUFACTO KY W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fknton), By Special c -_^.o,f?>tJ^lis Appointment to his Excellency Governor. WHOLESALE AND ReTAXTj HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUE^N-STREET, Opposite Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. p/| K. T. TII A FFO RD, SURGEON OJ%&±% Wakefield- D E N T I S T, U&fffffe STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Ga-i. Artificial Teeth (fiom Our to a Full Set). .H. S X I N N E R, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperisnced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. JT 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 cent oif the price of ali common work fIST Country Orders punctually attended to. t CAPTAIN 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 North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. "T O ~fl N Q 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 Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. Ail of which can he deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. TVTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d.. and 4d. Block 3, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sciuare, London. jri N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. E AR E NOW OFFEIi lIS G 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR/11, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. "TfcTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM _N ■ MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con uectwn with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his friends and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London, November 16, 1876*



JAMES BUTCHER GARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Dolivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle ■ and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Fire-wood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates., ' [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, 9 HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec., Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, C H A P E L - S T R E E T, Auckland. Having just received from The Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure 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 Hie Lowest Remunerative Prices. A MILTON, W A I X A T O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Ha.ye always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco,1 Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. £W Agent: Auckland Evening Star. TG. SANDES « SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest 'notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with tho whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry otic instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S.. L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, HiGir^STREET, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. Tho Surgery ia situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Kout't*. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. ALVANIWED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ov GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, a,t the Works, Welleslsy-stroct. Plumbing Work in every Branch of tho Trade. GasfTtting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected iirst-clas3 machinery, and having completed all £ nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting veaeel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Aucexa Waterworks, wellksley-strkkt. . AnoRXANn. TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER "^y The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo nnd superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all it3Ri\a?:ohks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rate 3. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC BAY. N.B.—Toy/n Orders can !be left at No. 36, In urarce Buildings. WE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200pairaof MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 63. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at Ds. 6d. t'dT Give them a trial. LHAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92. Queen-street. 7^ E O X G E AXE B£, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. O THE W OKKIN 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. WAIKATO 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 10s 6d ~ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamera and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Minager, Huntly, Wtiikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. M. M~ C L A C H L A N, • 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 Cords M in diomond. 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 §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 19A 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 Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. jRT Comparison Invited. a UCKLAND AND HAMILTON __ RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given._ MACDONALD) .Gi uom Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO __ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVKSTMENT 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 tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pr w ee v Total amount ing over ■ Fer Weelc- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i 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 per cent, per annum. P JOHN BATGER, Secretary. LUE POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEXT METEOPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call th 6 attention of Visitors to Auckland to th superior accommodation offered by him. Tw ■ sitors COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY,! I COMBINED WITH EflC^O N O M ,Y.



CWURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. J PARNR'LL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.! Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ■PREPARATORY SCHTO L, B Grace-stre&t, Ponsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland ov Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Drkss Goods, Umbrkllas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c., &c, &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A J INABUItY &r\ 0., 201 &20g, qukwn-street, Auckland. PAUL & S C HE N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Alhekt-btreets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. R~ F. X WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. • Address:—Caro of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. - / mnos j. harbutt, / 1 X Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 £& PACKAGES ■©» 574 P APE RIIANGIN GS, Fi om Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hkssian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linneed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C, &O, &C. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide ov Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and requi3ites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878. mAUPIRL COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, ia bulk :- Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 10s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tou3, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations onthe line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at tho Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau.. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekoho .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. - 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. • Fort-street, Auakland, * Sept. 6,1877. _____ mo~CTL OS E PA R TNERSHII JL ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs Revil & smi'H, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Mabkfielp & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. R. M C N A " B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUiSEN-STRKET. t&r Shipping Spptued. ~*& WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also. WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. &C.3



HA S II 4 T ON AND SON, c HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building ', Queen-street, Attckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Ro sidence,- containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-bouse, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of 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, the remainder 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, 3G feet froutage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated rooi, verandah, stable, &c, with line \ iew both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PIOTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment.** NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites- at Stokes Point, North Shoie. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in 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 lavge rental. A good investment n the heart of the 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 Laud, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious 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-roomed. Verandah I Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STREET.—ThO3e Commodiou3 Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan, 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. Wooi Esq. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom 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. AS ETON & SON, House, Laud, and Estate Agents N. 80, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. SPECIAL ii'HEAP y INES in DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THIS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew this Following Cheap Lines During tub Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silk 3 . ' Cheap Dre3s Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Lino of Kxtra Quality Black Silk Jackets ut one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Laco Fischus, Capes, &c., at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c., &c.,- &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELM IST. Job Linejjof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Largo Stock of MOSOIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. EL Atkins. "VT O T.I C E. DR. YOUNG has~ltemovod to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. riAEVING, GILDING, &c Branch Kstablishment : No. 260, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R C V; 57, Wakefiki.d-strket. ' -VT OTI \J £ O~F REMOVAL! •The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C. A. HARRIS. 2nd March, IS7B. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. MR. 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 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 E ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. «S, A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. CL O T B. 1 N Ci MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear,.353. ISSI, Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permaneu customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT |WE HAVE Boys' Suits, Ironi 10s: Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Mon's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, Otjekn-street. 0 SHIRTS, -%& 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. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHrRTS Choice assortment, ex Bam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid : Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. fJARGO CK AIG> QUEEN-STREET, Next F.. Waters. Confectioner.



AL B E R T HALL, Near Theatre Royal. QOEBN-STBEET. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXEIBITION t A Most Refined and Intellectual Entertainment. great and increasing success!! t Large and Fashioxalle Audiences. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! MONDAY, MARCH U, Entire Change of Programme I THE B.IVEIi THAMES, From its source to London, TO-NIGHT ! THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY OF THE THA.MESI THE HISTORICAL CITY OF OXFORD, WITH ITS COLLEGES. THE MAGNIFICENT r CASTLE OF WINDSOR AND THE GRANDEUR OF LONDON ! THE WORLD'S MOST SUPERB STATUARY, Gracefully delineating the Form and Passions of Humanity,; The Entertainment concludes with the amusing Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! S5&, N.B. —Colonial Scenes in preparation. MILLION PRICES: 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock, j THE SHAREHOLDERS OP THE HIBERNIAN BANDg Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in . ' LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, the 18th March, 1373. DOUBLE TICKETS 103. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. 2 H. P. HA.YDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson and Henry Brennan, Master oE Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; 11. Brenuan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland, and Fortzer, Grocere, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KfCADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, BY. J. Chantrey Haeeis. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte. Queen-street Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay Christchurch— Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the rineipal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price, Is, mo MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. g ■ . The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland 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. 5 Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19. QOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE O 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, Auckland, on MONOAY, April Bth, 18 78, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February 28tb, 1878, and to Elect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are 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, 1873. WB I R C H o Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re " commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr F. 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 oC their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes "made to order on ihe premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice. WA RNOCK "B'R'O T HE~R S, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS, Cox's Cheek, Richmond. IJSS, Office —Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. On Sale—Bonedust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aldii teration. P" "lANOS^ ORGTNS7 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 Organ 3. JJT °~ T £:I C E. The undersigned will be able to take Fire Risks on arrival of the English mail. G. W. BINNEY, Agent Sun Fire Office. ■vTewTeTland insurance _I_^ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. . - £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund .. .... £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be.effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers andsailing vessels, Risks on Specie =nbiect to special arrangements, tsar t,ohsks Promptly Paid. aW.OTtOTi'. P. PTRTJCW Manager IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, and the PUBLIC GENERALLY. ss" Just Landed ex S. R. liYmajst^ from New Youk -8 c*vses MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and lai-ge sizes. 5 cases Lvov's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyos's INSECT POWDER, portending oeath to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caiesLYON's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case WYNKOOP's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOdS, fo- Chest Complaints,. Cougfls, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Dkakk's World-.Rekownejd PLANTATION BITTERS j «ase SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children* fee, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheapen than Cora. Flour. A.« IiOUREE, HOBSO JS ' S BUILDINGS,. SHORTLANU-STRKET. - JA N D J. « O P P X T, c Freeman's Bay Steam .Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-stieet Wharf» Auckland.