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AUCKLAND,- N.Z., WEDNESDAY, APEIL 24, 1878.

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,gjMsj^ T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM «§aSs£^ 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 apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Atrents, Auckland. r&iss?^l7lOß SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. . HERO, Captain Logax (according to telegraphic ad vice received today), was to leave Melbourne on the 20th instant, and Sydney on the 2ith, clue here on the 29th instant. She will leavo Auckland a<?ain for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 2nd of May. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Ageuts. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 17th, 1878. TT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau-. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiakoa... Tuesday, 30th, 3 p.m. 2p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, fcA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, FROM QUEEtf- STKKET WHARF. Tatjpo - .. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Qpekn-strbkt Wharf). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m.l — i FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. WANAKA.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — 4ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL4NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. q&k^. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP J§||||l£ -C*- COMPANY. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY next, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. «S3^^ OTEAM TO THE THAMES ISaEX^rO OOROMANDEL, AND m^^®& OHINEMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time T a b j* js ■: From Auckland- Wednesday. Enterprise, 12 midnight Thursday, Tongariro. 12 midnight Friday, Enterprise, 12 midnight From Thames- Thursday, Enterprise. 12 noon Friday, Tongariro, 9 a.m. Saturday. Enterprise, 2 p.m. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEA.TH. Manager. /Circus i /circus i /circus i S.S. ' DURHAM.' 3^Hiii» CHEAP FARES. Extra Trips !. Extka Trips '. return tickets at single fares. In order to give the public of Coromandel every facility for Visiting the Great Show, the Ferry Company have decided to Run Extra Trips to Coromandel during the CIRCUS WKTSK. and grant RETURN. TIOKE! S at SEVEN AND SIXPENCE. The following is the Time Table:— ' Leave Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 6p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a..m. Friday, 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 11.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. H. W. HEATH, Manager. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK -I|||||S>|;)O LAND AND tiis THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAKANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Wednesday, Rotomahana. 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight (for Obine* muri, via the Thames). Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Ifares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNK, agents. ■Swa^ TnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, S? MAIIURANGI, MATAKANA. "*Bas^B^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANISTIS MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar :— AUCLANO 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, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Paroela put on boavd with out a shipping note. For freight orpassago apjly to y «&kfc^ QTEAM TO AND FROM ■-^SsS^-O RIVEIUIEAD Twicfs Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Rivcrhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S- S- GTCASEY & SON. <sg^^ |f O R W A I U X U. "^^^S? The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 27-Saturday, 12.30 .m. 27—Saturday, 5 p.m. 29—Monday. 2 p.m. 29—Monday, G p.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 tc collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. JVI. H. ROEi, W A -I U X U> "*£&*/&* The s , Sj l A.LLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April • April 27—Saturday, 1 p.m. 27—Saturday, 5 p.m. 29—Monday, 3 p.m. 29—Monday, 6.30 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 & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHEIE & LAJRNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket"



sSfe&?^ IT<Oll RUSSELL, WANGA ,|p||ggjj 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 i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLR 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 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with tlio s.s. 'Staffa for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— April Time TaVle :— Friday, 26th Wednesday. Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR. Manager. ON THE KAIPARA. •i^3S£fs3» rji he g_ g _ KINA will leavo Helens villo as under:— For Otamatoa, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rives, Pahi and Mata koho, 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 leavo Auckland, per CITY OK COI'vK, at 3.30 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 & aON^ ■fSWife* QTEAMONTHEKAIPARA x^^aS WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toica Toica,*Wiiaka- HARA, TE KOPDRU, MITATAI, AkATAPU, Mausgawhark, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain RAWSON, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK- on Mondays aud Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON. Red Office, Wharf. rf-a. TTIIKST" SHIP FOR J|gi§|g»&v JU LONDON. ~sxM£%j£3tJT The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel is now more than half-ioaded and having the remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for the above ports in a few weekß. She hag splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early appiica -lions are earnestly requested. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. April 23. 3375. •V.-1- f? OR FREIGHT OR -<HHi^ P CH ARTKR TO ANY PART J^^^^^. OF THE WORLD. *™^I" The Clipper Schooner GARMOUTH, Capt. J. McPhkrson. 200 tons register, classed Al at Lloyds, and now lying alongside the Railway Wharf. Good carrying capacity. Apply to CRUICKSHAINK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 23, 1878. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic 'Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, Auckland. I i First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size | at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. / (T\ J. HUTCHINSON, / — \y SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. W' ARN OC X BROTHE RS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAC TURERS. Cox's Creek, Richmond. $3!, Office—Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers—Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins aad Bones. On Sale —Bonedust: our own manufacture, guar an teed free from alduiteration. T M. M~c LACK LAN. ff m 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 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, LORRAINK J.R.M. 07erML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats. Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. c?ar Comparison Invited. rg^HERE is no necessity to go to India I for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c.,&c, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. . No Cure, No Pay. ' Hp. gTb bo n s & co s GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS 53, W X h L E S.L E V - S T 11 EE 1, AUCKLANP C A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reaaonable ha rge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and pantry orders punctually attended to. IVT O T 1»J & O~F R EMOVAL, The Undersigned has REMOVED bis Office and Timber Yard to tbe Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. q HARRIS . 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. |j — 6 T__l 0~ E. All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE IbLAND. Owneis and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. WILSQN> Owner and Occupier. ifSAPTAIN 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, Ruilding, 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. k f^(LANVILL£ & ELLYETT, \JC TEA DEALERS & GROCERP. Ui, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terracb. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. ~~8 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 Mrs. 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.



mHE UNDERSIGNED JL HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GfUTHRIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Bkanch. N « A L J, Xx Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEItOSINIC FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-ohests). _ SAMUEL COCIIRA.NE & SON. MR. F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF. THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warchonse. Shortlund-strcet. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. yOII N QOP 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 dealt with o ost reaso able terms. NO S ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr VV. K. Carter's Waiicat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. ISH E R AND C 0., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-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 suburb s A. WATERMAN begs, to inform c 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. W~ PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OII^ » COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, ■ Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic (Jlass Picturoj. Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and1 Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Olass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKET. TjlßESfl SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCF.T, Four Doors from the Union Bank. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY" W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special G-^3sks&C> APP°^ tment Excellency " I*&i£sr*c^st2££( the governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Ttf" O V E L TIE S. The Bees-whig Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scar (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 or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, f!'ruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. %&, Printing done if required. R. EAIRD, Victoria-street. "OOTOMAHANA ANDj THE HOT XV LAKES.I A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts, | Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera, Ohinenvitu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shobtland-btkket, Auckland. T3IANOS, ORGANS. AND HAR JL MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortea, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Cnllandsee their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. Air O V E T T, c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WSLLESLKY-STREKT. Has always on hand a Wcll-solected 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 at a very small advanc on_cost for cash.! I\/| R. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON /§leilP«i| Wakefield- DENTIST, <UTf*ft9 street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Fall Set). rTFAULDER. Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all tequests 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 tha Inspector of Nuisances, Oiiy CouncilLOffles Queen-street



SUN FIRE OFFICJi LONDON. [Established 1710.1: Insurance effected .upon almost, every descrip tion cf Property, at the current Kates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,950,3667. Claims arranged by the Loral A gent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognissd G. W. BINNEY, .Agent. March 13th. 1878. ;■■: •-^■-~ MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Bouks 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 STAR ; ,_ofHce WynrLhiun-Btrent. 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 Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. A N D !~. SOP I3 E T « Frkkman's Bay Steam Mir,i,s, AndiNo. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd 7^ H.v« O L L A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NO'HCK TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now he 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. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.5..1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. bogs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. ' Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted.-r-.«**j TT AMILTON, 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, fee. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. <3T£A.Kent: AUCKLANr^EVENIN3^STAR. mo ARRIVE, EX 'GAEL,' @ DUNEDIN AND OAMARU: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. TpX 'KENILWORTH' & ' TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 191 eacKS WHEAT. T. H. HA L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. / npHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, 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. Also, Firewood (cut or uncutl. at reasonable rates. JR. D E C O U R C V, ® carver and gilder, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, queen-street, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vaaes, &c , Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, Sec, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied.on theVshortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to bo framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs, Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. __L_ J. R. DE COURCY. MRS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnoll, is prepared to receive j Boys attending either of the Grammar wchools 'as Boarders. Terms moderate. _ A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. Jr\. . ■ Eastek Holidays. return journey at single rates. From MONDAY, April 22nd, to SATURDAY, April 27th, Tickets will be issued from any Station at single rates, available for return on day of issue only, for 60 miles and under, over 50miles, available for return day after iasue. EASTKR MONDAY and TUESDAY. No Goods Trains on Auckland and Hamilton Railway. Auckland, Newmarket, nnd Onehunga to Ellerslie, One Shilling, single or return, toes pective of class. Tickets, admitting to Course, will be issued from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. In addition to the ordinary Time Table, Special Trains will leave Auckland for Ellerslie at 12.30, 1.0.1.48, 2.36, returning from Ellerslie at 3.30 and 5.15 p.m. On Easter Tuesday, the afternoon Waikato Tiains, usually leaving at 1.15 and 4.15. p.m., will be suspended, but both leave together at 6.10 p.m. EASTER WEEK.—LATE TRAINS. Easter Monday and Tuesday. A Late Train will leave Auckland for One hunga, and intermediate Stations, after the Circus. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April 25th & 26th A Late Train will leave Auckland for Drury,, and intermediate 3tations, after the Circus. SATURDAY^ APRIL 27. Late Tbain to Waikato. A Train "will leave Auckland for Hamilton, and intermediate Stations, after the Circus. A. V. MACi>ONALD, General Manager.



TYRESS AND FASHION. ___—___ .. , . - ~... .-' , — .... ,1 ■ —■■■ —■ j \ UTUMN AND WINTER, IS7B. "TOTT "OATTAY has the best Stock in Ladies' Dresses of all kinds . ■ WTJ3ATTRAY shows FRENCH WOOL REPPS POPLINS, NORWICH POPLINS RUSTCHUCK MATALASSE ALL WOOL SERGES, CIRCASSIAN CORDS FINE ESTAMENE SERGES FANCY BROCIIE SPOT FRENCH MERINOS W"O ATTRAY has the advantage . JL\i of offering all the Newest Shades. KIT TVATTRAY'S TRIMMINGS tq_ match every DRESS, are un equalled for luchness of Shade f> ATTRAY is noted always for Black and Coloured Silks of Good Value TYf X>ATTRAY'ri BLACK SILKS give great satisfaction Black Silks from 3s 10(1 to 15s per yard "T^T X> ATTRAY has NEW SHADES of Coloured Silks from 35s the DRESS "YTT ~O ATTRAY for BLACK LUS TRES and BRILLIANTES Black French Merinos, Silk Warp Paramatta, Persian Cordss X>ATTRAY^or every kind of MOURNING TT^ T> ATTRAY.—IOO dozen two button KID GLOVES, made ex pressly to match his New Shades of Dl JESSES \\T X> ATTRAY. — Embroidered BACK GLOVES, 3s 9d Plain K<d, 3s 6d. X^T X> ATTRAY has GLOVES stitched with all the RARE COLOURS Coral, Mandarin, Sky Vulcan, and Blue -\JTT "O ATTRAY'S HOSIERY to meet the growing demands in Chil dren's and Ladies' Varieties \\T T> ATTRA Y'S seasonable STRIPED HOSE, in Navy, Seal Brown, &c. TVT T> ATTRAY invites special at- tentien to hia Fancy Department VVT "DATTRAY'S display of Goods includes SPECIALITIES in Ribbons, Ties, Linen, and Embroidered Seta TX7 T3 ATTRAY for COLLARS and FRINGES W"DATIKAY'S ENORMOUS - VARIETY of DRESS BUTTONS defies competition YXT TO ATTRAY'S LEICESTER * KNITTED WOOL SHALLS in great variety. \\f T> ATTRAY'S has a FIRST CJLASS LINE of LADIES' UM BRELLAS, in LAVENTEEN SILK, ZANILLA, REGINA, and the newly- invented AUTOMATON FRAME. X\T X> ATTRAY'S COTTUME and MANTLE DEPARTMENT y\7" ¥> ATTRAY for NEWEST STYLES in above COSTUMES, Black Lustre, from.3oa COSTUMES, Coloured Serge,, from 203 COSTUMES (Fancy), dps X^T f> ATTRAY'S ULSTERS, checked and plain %Vr OA'i TRAY'S JACKETS, cloth and fur PARISIAN JACKETS, very neat W T? ATTRAY'S DRESSING GOWNS CHILDRENS' JACKETS and ULSTERS, all sizes "VXT X>ATTRAY for SKIRTS of all KINDS Wl > ATTRAY lias SKIRTS in SILK, SATIN, and FELT VV ~ |> ATTit A v makes up LADIES' DRESSES in tho latest styles ALL KINDS OF COSTUMES MADE UP BY W ]R ATTKAY at SHORT NOTICE ,__ \^T tVaTTRAY has the BEST STOCK OF FLANNELS and Winter MATERIALS to choose from "jOATTKAY'S CALICOES, in JL\i ENGLISH and AMERICAN MAKERS- T> ATTRAY of SHEETING of ALL KIND 3 W RATT XA V ° *"v EX s SPECIAL, inducements in all kinds of MANCHESTER GOODS WT> ATTRAY FOR BLANKETS from 10s to 65s ■ TXJr T> ATTRAY'S GOODS arc the BEST PROCURABLE. DISCOUNT 5 per coat., to CASH Buyers ever £2 WT> ATTRAY gives PROMPT (5*359 ATTENTION to,all ORDERS ■yn- "OATTKAY'S PATTERNS', are sent FOB'S FREE. WRATT R A Y> NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STRE.ET, i



MRS. HARRISON fnt&rms lier Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of if'onsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Mnsic and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction Avill include the following branches: Bngliah, Drawing, Music, ami Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. HURCK OF ENGLAND Gil AMM AR SCHOOL, PA UN ELL. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. The present Quarter commenced on Friday, 32th April. JA3.ADAMS, 8.A., Head-Master 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 nrepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, Housh Blocks &c^ &c. _&?• HAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE} B. EDWARDS Begs to inform tho public that a Coach, carry . ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per pnst or teiegraph to b. Edwards, Livery axd Bait Stables, Hamilton. lANOSJ HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howden, 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 g"inea*B, for £10. B'hites, Violins, Musical Boxes and' Musical Albums, &o. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. _Ll [By Telegraph.] the COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (To bie Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act). FOR FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 200,000 Shares of £10 each; 10 Shillings per Share, payable thereon; making £100,000 Cash Capital. Chief Office : Wellington. board of directors. Chairman : Tbc Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, M.L.C., (Chairman of the Local Board of the Australian Mutual Provident Society). Vich-Chairman : The Hon. Randall Johnson, M.L.C. (Manag ing Director of the Northern Lund and Loan Company). Directors: Jacob Joseph. Esq., Merchant. A. Da B. Brandon, Esq., M.H.R., (Local Director of the Australian Mutual j ?*»'w Provident Society). The Hon. Dr. M. S. GRACis. M.L.C. E. W. Mills, Esq.," Merchant. Walter J. Nathan, Esq., Merchant. Solicitors : Messrs. Brandon and Sox, Wellington. General Manager: A thoroughly competent and experienced General Manager will be appointed. • Bankers: To be nereafter appointed by the Directors. Secretary (For Organisation, and subsequently Agent for Canterbury) : Mr. Fredk. G. A. Graham. Tho above Directors are entrusted with the organization of the Company, and have power to frame the Articles of Association, and to Register the same. They will provide for the Board a tenure of office of one year, and the annual retirement of the usual proportion of their number. The Directors have each subscribed for £1000 cash interest in the Company, and have under taken it 3 formation as "a thoroughly Colonial institution, with head quarters in Wellington. One-half only of the shares will be immedia tely issued, and the Directors, having already apportioned a considerable number elsewhere, in securing a large [amount of support, will be shortly prepared to place an adequate propor tion of the capital in the Province of Auckland with persons 'whose influence or business is calculated to be valuable to the Company. Having a large amount of support, and being able to offer to the public the guarantee of amDlo cash capital, the Company will commence business under the most favourable auspices. The whole of the remaining 100,000 shares being reserved for allotment in successive issues to actual insurers with the Company in propor tion to the insurance premiums paid by them. The Directors find business people perfectly prepared to enter the Association upon such allotments as proportioned to their influence, white calculated to permanently secure their support. The interests of the general body of smaller insurers will also be consulted in the allotment. But an important feature in the proposal is the determination of the Directors to retain one half of the total capital for future allotment to actual insurers upon a definite and equitable basis. Several of the Directors have had experience of the great advantages of mutuality in con nection with the most Successful life association existing; and, afrer long consideration, the Board "are satisfied that tho present, proposal , comprehends the most practical embodiment ot that principle applicable to Fire and Marine business. Tho Directors, therefore, calculate upon the following results, viz.: That the Company will commence business with a largo capital in hand, ; besides undoubted security ; that Ihe method of fixing the capital will secure a large amount of business; and that the Coimmny will have toe : sympathies of the public as a strong colonial i institution, holding open its doers to all insurers ' upon a mutual principle, and yet backed by ; large capital, security, and business. The companies hitherto formed have been uniformly successful. The rapid progress of the colony f uliy warrants the foundation of a similar institution in it 3 apital city. The Directors have beca -justified in thinking that the shares would be favourably regarded, and it was in that view, now fully confirmed, that they decided in the interests of insurers in general and consequently of the association. Mr. Graham or another representative of the Directors will shortly be in Auckland.. The rates and general terms of business of the Association will bu similar to whatever may be current from time to time. For Directors of Colonial Insurance Company FRED. A. GRAHAM, Secretary. m ~a s a n~d e~ s" JL a SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied' on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of tVi-o Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. HW A I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREi'T, Wishes to in3<»rm the public that he is the oruy one in the province who demotes the whole of his time the above business, and with hia facilities, ?or working and modern appliaaces, can detjc competition. . "T"*^ =f C< WIN N ERT ON, AUCKLAND STEAM 1 WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YN DH AM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to rnako a Reduction of Twenty per ceiit off the price of alt common work t£T Country Orders punctually attended to. PC L A 11 X, c Shipping'and Commission Agent Wharf.'Onehunga.



Now Open ON THE BARRACK RESERVE, FOR A BRIEF SEASON OF ONE WEEK!!! COOPEK & BAILEY'S MENAGERIE AND /CIRCUS! Manager G. A. Bailc-y. Among the features of the MENAGERI3 or ZOOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT, will be found, A HERD OF SIX ELEPHANTS drove of camels ! Living Double-Hokned Rhinocertjs ! living ska lion! den of performing ltons ! royal bengal tiger! Nortii American Bison ! NOKTff AMERICAN ELK I &c., &c., &c. THE CIRCUS WILI. BE FOUND THE MOST COMPLETE EVER EXHIBITED IN NKW ZEALAND! embracing a STAR TROUPE OF 50 PERFORMERS ! Including the Brazilian Hurricane Kider, MARTINHO LOWANDE! The Most Wonderful ol Living Equestrain !!! Particular attention is directed by the Mana ger to the AFTERNOON PERFORMANuKS ; they are especially designed and intended for the convenience of Ladies, Children, and Subur ban Families ; they are generally less crowded than the evening performances, consequently the WILD BEASTS CAN BE SEEN TO BETTER ADVANTAGE. Ladies cau attend them without an escort with perfect propriety, ■while all can reach their homes by early tea time. The Wild Beasts are Fed during the Afternoon Performance. EXHIBITIONS EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. Doors open at One and Seven p.m.; Circus begins one hour later. Admission: Pit r Three Shillings; Drees Circle, Five Shillings (with folding opera chairs); Children, under Ten Years, Half-price to all parts of the Pavilion. Box Office Open Daily for the Sale ef Tickets1, from 9 to 12 noon, and during the performances. Auckland Railways will Carry Passengers to the Great Show. Kaster Week.—April 21st to 27th.—Return Journey at Single Rates. Any Station to any Station on Auckland and Hamil ton and ICaipara JKailways f>n day of issue, ex cepting for distances above 50 miles, and on Sunday and Saturday, when they will be avail able for return on day following,, as usual. Arrangements have been made with the pro prietors' of the p.s. Tangariro and Enterprise No. 2, to have one of their Boat.i leave for the Thames each .evening, after the Circus is ovci\ Fares at Reduced Rates. The Ferry Steamers will be delayed till after the Circus* HE~~C~RITERION HOTETI CAMBRIDGE. FirßT-ci,ass Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL * GENTLEMEN. BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. good"stabling. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, - Proprietor. T> AN M U E E. E A L 1 A SOIREE Will be given, in the above Hall, on THURSDAY, in Easter Week, the 25th April. Single Ticket. 3s. The proceeds to be devoted towards liquidating the Debt on the Roman Catholic Prfc^bj tery. A S H T O N AND t> O- N • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildinc ". Queen-street,. Auckland. FOR SALE, ALBEUT-STREKT, CITY.—A large For.r roomed Cottage, withfreeholrl allotment. HEPBURN-STKEKT.—A well-built Family Residence of 7 rooni3 | with out-bnildings, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed. Lottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunera. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A ComfortaDic Family Ro sidence, containing five rooms; also, atabie,. coach-house, hay-loft,, and. cow-sheds; with flvo 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 fti'.l> bearing, the remainder is in good grass. Thia- Property is either for Sale or Lease; GRAFTON ROAD;—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a largo-allotment,.3G.fr.at frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated rooi, verandah, stable,.&c., with lino view both.bs.ok and front, KYBER PASS- ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ffe.. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building..Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites, at Stake's- Point, North Shoi o. NORTH SHORE.-Land. Hejlgers- Creek,, with large water fronage. iSevera' Allotments in City and Suburbs.. BffiKTO BE LET : rONSONB.Y".T-A 7-roomed Cottage, withfron and side verandahs,, large garden, well, aa.i; water laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedw.ood. Terrace. The House is new, arid in ocmpl'c&o order, and very, convenient for 11 family. PONSONBY.—A Four-ro^rncd Qottage, with large allotment..-- - KDEN TEHRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in UlO New North Road.. Either to let or for sale upon easy terms. , , PARNttliL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain;. rent,. 10s. pos- weeJs. ONEHUN£!A.=-A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden.; 01 ciisrd. andßad dock. A Large Store in the centre of the Cil<, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable fc>r a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business : a largo chimney, for i-team. purposes is, built, oh tl 3 pre mises. , , ST. GEORGE'S BAY.— 5-roomed Vcrandaa Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM.—A nine-r.oomed House, wijh reran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, ice. Tug house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. • Several Small Properties in Toxaaaaa Country bt sale and to Jet. H. ASHTON & SOB., House, Land, and Estate A sent* 1. No. 8, New Zealand Insuraago Buildings. HA RBO UJI V i Jj; W HOUSE ShorOand-stroet,, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORNWELL leaving furjiished the above Hoiwe with every tomfoitj for Boarders, begs to inform visitors to, Auckland that she is now ready for tho reco^tion, of Boarders, wlio will fin&all the comforls, ox ho'i'c at v, muaeruto charge. . _ -|TTO R SALE,. T 0 ARK I V E^: JD Per Barque ' Ca'&.arfeidb^'' from Oamaru, and Brigantine " Kthel,' f 1 ona Xiinaru: 5.,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT 2,000 sacks FUIMK OATS (In "VYholf.sa.le Lots Oxi.y), And will bo fallowed by liegulai1 Shipments throughout the scasoii. McKENZIE & ROSS ! AU N DERS, B'UITGESS ,&; CO."i SOAP, CANDLE AM LAUNDKY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, AUCKLAXP. Cash Buyers, of Tallow. (IiATK G. AKISKS). 400 casks Ccnient, 100 Phis'er (Americaa), Slates, if ire Bricks. (aturUk ge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaiiold\»s (-n Hir-.i Experienced workmen ii brauche; scut to all parts of town or country. KEANK & JENKINSON, B\\ftS« rs; Yiofi-riu-strtet,