The Evening Post.

Vol. IX.-Mo. 2,485

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MARCH ±2, 1878.

PRICE : 'ONE PENNY.



•ss&s^ t> egu la r monthly i®isS^- JLV STEAMi COMMUNICATION *£ssszAsSr BKTWEEN 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 & C 0... Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 7,1878. tYnion steamship company v of new zealand (limited). Time. Table—March,. 1878. FOR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL ' LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Wednesday, 13th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, IMA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. f aupo .. .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. — vVanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 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, 4 p.m. — £&~ Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. '^ X AGL A N «ii i 'ITS' Thg SSi LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above at 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, 14th instant. Cargo to be alongside not later than Wednes day, 4 p.m 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. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP j|Bg|ggg; .£jL COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER AND LYTTELTON. The s.p. - SOUTHERN CROSS In consequence of her non-arrival from ICast •Coast, Napier, she is POSTPONED till TO MORROW EVENING, at 3 o'clock. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ££kfe^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES Jg|g||k3 AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland — Enterprise—Wednesday. 6 p.m. Tongariro—Wednesday, 9 p.m. From Thames- 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. ,£2B**=. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- J|||g|g;O LAND AND the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Tuesday. Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. . Wednesday, Rotomahana,, 7.30 p.m. From Thames — Wednesday, Rotomahana. 12 noon Fares, ncr Rotomahana -.—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Roto^Eß. & TINNE, agents. ~EFOR THE HOT SPRINGS, SPISS^ t 1 MAHURANGI, MaTAKANA. *=SsSSSgS^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kaspee, will sail as undsr :— 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 atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or!passageapply^O gKY & gQ^ ,sKHte*. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 331i1£. WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka haka, te ■ kopetru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE'CASE V, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 1 hurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargavule on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- 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. *53$^,Q TEAM oy THE KAIPARA. "^Sssils' rphe s-a- 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 & gON# «S£*S^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM 4g|||2>g;k3 RIV-tCRHEAD Twicjc Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. fiemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City ol" Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY fe,-.SQXr. «SlMg^. QPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. The s.s. "ROTOITI" will leave Auckland for Ohinemuri. carrying Passengers and Cargo direct, on MONDAY NIGHT, at 12 o'clock. FRASER & TINNE, Agents.^ •a^^Tfl OR WAIUKU. "^"Hwi* The s.s. LALLA ROOKII will leave for Wainku as follows:— From Onehunga : From Waiukn : March March 13—Wed., 11.45 a.m. 13—Wed., 2 p.m. 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 stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, A gents 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



,££kte^ ITIOIt RUSSELL, WANGA- I|S|p^-Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting*. Passengers booked and small narcels 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 COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLTS 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. ROWBNA will leave as follows :— 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). McGREGORi Manaj?ei , W A l U X U> •^3&S§&* The p>B# OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: _ From Waiuku : MS&fecmesaay, 10 a.m. lS^Wednesday, 2 p.m. 15 -Prfdnr. 3 p.m. 16— Saturday, 8 a.m. 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 collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction JVcr1;. will be attended to. Towage ut Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, THE NORTHERN WAI ROA 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, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. w£^^ TJITAIKATO STEAxVi jna/I. jPgSJggr * V GATION & COAL, MINING *asBa^COMPANY (LIMITED). The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdoy, 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 lp.st Train to Auckland. Farks :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 9s : Deck, 6a. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, 4s. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, is ; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambriage every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tianship 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 so 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 l#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 SCHERFF, Secretary. Fon-strefit. 2nd March. IR'B. "]S~&I T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF J|||g|W _JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA pgfekU&iHaß Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almosti regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J rf~>. mHE NEW ZEALAND JsjgfflSs&L. -*- SHIPPING COMPANY 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 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAEEORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the Arade 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, Christckurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony ' AUCKLAND BRANCB?~93. Queen-street ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor,"Hlgh-street. _^ ONEY^TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rate 3of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. .__ ONEY to LEND on first-class free 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, Shortiand-street.. next the Post-office. . ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. EN O R R IS, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. 53, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Fehotype Pobtraits While Waiting. lANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MOMUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, . Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole A gents for Mason and Hamlin s Organs. JA N D J. S O P P & T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mixls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. 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, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., 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 Now 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 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 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 ai all hours. WftiiLLlFfS AND SOJNiS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPanerhangings, Scrim, Paints, OUs, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, PicturefcjFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, .Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. , THRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VIC'l ORIA-STRKKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. OPECIAL NOTICE. The busine°s hitherto carried on by MessrH. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. REL AN D BROTH ER S, 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. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacthrers, Auckland. A UCKLAND MAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special __ $fe>Ji>ktJSsL£} Appointment „ to his Excellency -*a==»«? <««Ts^!csvriJ^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 6J, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. \M R. T. T RAF FOR D, SURGEON $2ilpl| Wakefield- DENTIST, Ujjj&Sy street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). W~ U. S X I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND ij JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. '__ "I X qWINNEETON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAMSTREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work £3T Country Orders punctually attended to. /CAPTAIN PHILLIP "JONES, General \y 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 Britain ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. 1 O H N CJ 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. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. V'IXET'S BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixer'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. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. F\ N S A! L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUE. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D, H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. ■\\Ti E ABE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, ■U\ Auckland. "VTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM i3( 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 nection 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 bfier 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 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied, fteweastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nncut). at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, 9 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, CHAPE L-STREET,- 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 covmection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. A MILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., "CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete aesortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery.-Tbbacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. ; tSiT Agent: Auckland EvENiy? Star. TG. SANDES • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest 'notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, 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 oentral pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. • Teeth extracted. /-GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected flrst-class machinery, and having completed aIU nls arrangements for manufacturing, is in & 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, - wkllesley-strk^t. ATTfnCT.AWT!. l CHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all itsßkanchks.—Chai Legs and Back 3, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, 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 v ranee Buildings. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertisp. the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 63. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. tSS" Give them a trial. •iSAMUEL COOMEP, i & CO., 92, Queen-street. E O X U E A X li R f, Freeman's Bat SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO TH E W O KK'l N G MEN UF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6rt., well worth 255. SAMUMj COO MRS & 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 tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s Cd „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, MinagCr, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. T M. Me L A CHLA" N, ?J » . 218, QUEKN-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 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 §47— 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, Buttong, &c. . J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his "oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. GST Comparison Invited. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON ±\_ RAILWAY. The LINK IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Duo notice will be given. A.V. MAODONALD, ,G' nera Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ 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- „„„ w«£>v T°tel amount ing over rer weeK- 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 18 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 METROPOLITAN HOTEL-. THOMAS POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue PostDlning Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to th superior accommodation offered by him. Tw sitors COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY,! k COMBINED WITH EICLO N OM ,Y.



(T^nURCH GRAMMAR « SCHOOL, \_j PARNELL. fe^Sa.-..;_::_ (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days:—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOLS 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. "OREPARATORY S C ifcTOL, I Grace-street, 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 Qujck Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fanct Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas. Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings. &c, &c, &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP ora AUTUMN AND WINTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, Sec. A J INABURY & /^O., 204 &206, quelcn-street, Auckland. PAUL & SCHENK, 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 Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. R F. X WOO DII ATM TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. / FTIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAPERHAN G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tST PACKAGES "®fc 574 PAPERHANGIN GS, Fiom Common to the naost Chciso Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hkssian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linpeed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C &C, &C. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STUEET. Auckland, January 23,1878. nnAUPIRI 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, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. . Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s; Discount allowed on orders from .20 to 100 tons. 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, an dressed 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 the Company's Office, Fort-ptreet, 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 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dr«ry .. ~ 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 Suburb^ SCHERFF> Secretary. ; Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. mo~C"LI)STE PARTNER SH 11 X ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs Revil & iHMiTH, 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. KEVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co.. Albert Iron Foundry. R. M c N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUiSEN-STRKET. t& Shipping Supplied, "an AIKAWAU 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 PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks



HA S B T ON AND SON, » HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building Queen-street, Attckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sideuce, containing five rooms; also, stab»e, coach-hoiise, 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 targe allotment, 36 feet fro&tage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with tine view both back and front. * . ~, . KYBEH PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot- NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes ■Point, North Shoie. . _ ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish ° 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 large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellgers 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. _ _ ONEHUNOA.—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 Cottage, with-water frontage, very pleasantly situated. _ . PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne.. QUEEN-STREK ('.—Those Commodious 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. Woo: Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and pat-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. SPECIAL IIHEAP T INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew thk Following Cheap Lines During the 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 Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. 1 Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace 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 Coat*, 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 Hpliday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job LinoTof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other 'TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. EL A TKINS. WO T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. riAEVING, GILDING, &c. No. 260, QUBBN'STREBT, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JA S. R. D E CODKCY, Late 57, Wakefield-street. i^TcTt 1«j E o~F rTfTm oval. I_>| The Undersigned has REMOVED his OfHce and Timber Yard to tbe Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C. A. HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. rTFAULDER, 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 tho 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 W HATS at 50 per cent. UNDER COST. SSL A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. CL O T H I N ri MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. 113, Our arrangements are 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 .& McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT JWE HAVE Boys' Suits, irom 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Msn's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, .from 17s. 6d. C A R G O & M c X A I G, Ottee>t-street. as- SHIRTS, -£» Perfect Fjp &Supbriob Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special.attention. WHITE SHIRTS—- Service 'Me, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4. 6d., ss. 6d.\ 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. - Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric special patterns, to. 6d. and ss. 6d. riAKGO & IV/| CJT AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Co^kkctioker.



AL B E X T HALL, Neak Theatre Royal, queen-stkebt. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION ! CROWDED HOUSES CROWDED HOUSES'. A Most Refined and Intellectual EX TERTAIN MEN T. GREAT AND INCREASING SUCCESS!!!- TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHTL TO-NIGHT! Tuesday, march 12, Entibe Change of Progkamme! for the first time, colonial views ! colonial views ! COLONIAL VIEWS! COLONIAL VIEWS ! COLONIAL VIEWS !. COLONIAL VIEWS DUJSEDIN ! Past and Present Aspect—Public Buildings- Private Residences—Botanical Gardens— mo Racecourse—Cricket Ground, &c. Also, the Leading Views ©f CHRISTCHURCH! INVERCARGILL ! WELLINGTON I NELSON ! AUCKLAND! &&, &C. &c. N.B.—These Views are prepared fcr exhibi tion in Great Britain, in order to give a toiUm" representation of New Zealand Cities, ana tne . beauty of her landscapes. They have been ob tained regardless of expense, and are "Jtt-ndj-a to impress the British community "With tne highly civilised and progressive character of the Colonies, and the admirable fieid open tor men of energy and capital. It is proposed that the New Zealand Government shall authorise a Free Exhibition of these Views throu^n tne United KiDgdom. TO-NIGHT! SECOND PART OF SCOTLAND 1 GLASGOW! " The Land o' Burns!" Balmoral Castle L And other Grand Sights and Scenes o£ "BONNIE SCOTLAND!" An accomplished Pianist presides over the Pianoforte. «T GRAND NEW PROGRAMME! -®* TO-MORROW. MILLION PRTCES: 2s. and Is. ■ , ' ..' Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock. H~E SHAREHOLDE RS OF THE - HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, the ISth March,. 1878. DOUBLE TICKETS lOs- 6D- Dancing to commence at 9 p.m.! H P HAYDEN, Treasurer. ] J. DEMPSEY, Secretary- John- Patterson and Henry Brennan, Master o£ Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. JBrenuan's, Bootmakei, Queen-street; Holland and- Kortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. mO MERCHANTS AN U IMPORTERS. •I'he undeisignedis prepared to act qbAgent . 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 arid us consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. _ ARTHUR «. JbAiTHFIjLL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, ' New Plymouth, Decembe 19. COUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE JS 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 Ml) a<'• AY, April Bth, ISTB, at two o'clock in the afternoon. to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for tne half-year ending February 28th 187b, ana to Elect Two Auditors in the place ot John Batger and T. L. White, Ksqs., who retire, but are eligi ble, and offer themselves, for re-election. Tho Transfer Books will be Closed from IMarch 25th to April Bth. IS7B. both aays inclusive. By order of the D^<*°^ BoA fc DM AN . Manager. 1 , Auckland, March 6th, 1878. . B I. R C X • Wishes to thank his Mends ior past. favours, and to inform them that he has Ke^ commenced Business m Wellesley-rtueet, nexi, to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a tew 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 Ihe premises. Boots repaired on the shortest notice^ WAKNOC X B RTo T HER S,. SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS, Cox's Creek, Richmond. SSL Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. . ■. On Sale-Bone dust: our own manufacture, guaranteed free from aldu teration. __ ' ~§[~ ° T * ° X The undersigned will be able to take Fire Risks on arrival of the English mail. G. W. BINN.&i\ . Agent Sun Fire Office. qT. PATBIQK'S'.DAY. ANNUAL RACE MEETING, Willbeheidatthe EAST TAMAKI HEADS FARM, ON MONDAY, 18th MARCH, 1878. Judge: Mr. Samuel. Morrin. Stewards : Mr. Alfred Bucklaud Mr. W. J. Marks Mr. Charles Roberts Mr. Jainea Itowe Startkb: Mr. iii. . j^^-olley. . Clerk op Scales : Cle kok this Course : Mr. W. J. Marks Mr. T. Stephens HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of io sore., second horse to save stakes. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. MAIDEN PLATE of 15 soys. Second noise to save stakes. Distance, 1\ miles. Weight for age. For all horses who have never won an advertised race of the value of 15 so vs. Entrance, 1 soy. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP of 30 soys. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, 1-sov. Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles. FLYING STAKES of 20 soys. Second horse to save stakes. Weight for age. Distance, f miles. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 EOYB. RULEF.' . :'-^>" Throe horses to start in nil races, or no race- The decision of the stewards in all cases to be final. Protests must be accompanied with *a, ■which will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. :,;„,"•,, The Auckland Racine: Club Rule 3 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 fit enclosed, to the Secretary, Haymarket, Auckland. Weights • will be declared immediately thereafter. Acceptances by 4 o'clock on FRIDAY next, at which lime General Kntries will close. First race to sta.t at Mgj^p^^ Hon. Sec. mENDERS for -Supplying1 Refreshments,' JL and for Race Cards, at the above Race Meeting, will bo received by the Secretary, Haymarket, Auckland, rnp to THIS X VJiNINW . 12t* March, at 8 o'cWck.^