The Evening Star.

Vol. EL—Ho. 2 5 503.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«a_fe^_ XT'OR SYDNEY AND MEL- JtJM&^ sJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according to . telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and is due here on the Ist proximo, She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rS_A pril. ~ For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 20. 1878. jdjsJL QTEAM TO SYDNEY. i^^^^vN^ T U E S D A V, __^!___!______r 2-VD April. .h. -V "r»r ___ _!__ The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA M. Casey, will be despatched from Auckland on TUESDAY, 2nd April, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY _J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 1878. TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2nd, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 9th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30ih, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf, Taupo .. Thursday, 4th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, llth, 4 p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday. 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Queen-street Wharf). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2nd, 2 p.m. — Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — Rotorua.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, Ist, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, Bth, 4 p.m. — Hawea.... Monday, 15th, 4p.m. — Taupo .... Monday, 22nd, 4p.m. — Wanaka „ Monday. 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — «s_T Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. «S___&^ A UCKLAND TO and FROM j||||sgg£ t\. WANGAREI, MANGAPAI. ■A,y,_Hiag an( j a( jj oining Districts, via NORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER. The new s.s. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between Tangitiroria (Wat son's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Mangapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &c.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter place with the s.s. Minnie Ca3ey on her up trip (Tuesdays) from Helensville, and on her down tiip to Helensville (Fridays). Passengers will now find this by far the most agreeable routu between Auckland and the North. Fares : 3s each way ; Return tickets, 53, avail able for one week. J. M. DARGAVILLE & CO., Agents s.s. Tangihua. ___&■__ =_. QTEAM TO THE THAMES __WmS§_%& AND COROMANDEL. •tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Tongariro—Tuesday. 9 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tongariro— Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. CORAMANDEL (via THAME_ From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, 12 noon Not responsible i!or Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. . . Weather and other circumstances permitting. . H. W. HEATH, Manager. .SS&g^ OTEAM BETWEEN AUCK jP|||||;o LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Wednesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana. 3 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmana, 4 p.m. From Thames- Monday, Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. . ERASER & TINNE, agents. -sgiteg^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, SW&£§_: t. MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. aBS*KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail as undar: — AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. . Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting, nsible for Parcels rut on board with ngnote. toripassage apply to ' _ n J. CA EY & SON. _Hfe&^'C!TEAM 'TO AND FROM ,^||g|g;i_. RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave asunder:— ;_'„_' From Auckland-S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini; 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. . . S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. to&&£^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. ■"JaBBIBBP rpjjg as# -kina will leave Helens ville as under:— „.'__.. T For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OFCORK, 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. cAsBY & -yjm- TT 1 OR WAIUKU. nmmummw The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku aa follows:— j From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April I—Monday, 4.30 p.m. I—Monday, 8.30 p.m. 3—Wed., 530 p.m. 3—Thursday, 9 a.m. 6—Saturday, 7.45 am. 6—Saturday, J2 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. : For freight or passage apply GuTHaiE & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga .Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket



_£__^__. mHE NEW ZEALAND J*|ggfc^t A SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— „ Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1107 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 - WAIPA 1007 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 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 tradebetween 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 mrs 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 the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-btbeet £%-a_ T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF ,g§SjO_§W -*~ T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «Bm____—_i 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 almost •regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., _ OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents ORUTOKSHANK fe CO.. t rva. THIRST SHIP FOR •||g|g||^ JJ LONDON. i|gggs|!j|s^ The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878. «gys~ CI O R WAIUKU. r The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April I—Monday, 4 p.m. I—Monday, 8 n.m. 2—Tuesday,4 p.m. 3- Wed., 10 a.m. 6—Saturday, 8 a.m. 6—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-miils, 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 Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, i^&. XjlOR LfiVUKA DIRECT. fflG___*t___K_^ The schooner ■HMMMM NYMPHE Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the Ist April. tfor freight or passage apply to E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. e£_tf_^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4_\______\ K3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Wha _a hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day mornings tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride.' Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ssrwfe^ IT.OR RUSSELL, WANGA l|||||g;J_D ROAJand MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.B. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— At o o'clock p.m. Calling.at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). , A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ,^k&fc__ ATOTICE TO PASSENGERS ____Km_t J__. AND SHIPPERS TO OHINE **-M_»a-yMURI A _sj) SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Ferry Company have placed the p.s. TE AROHA on the river trade, and will grant passages and carry goods right through from Goods received every day, except Sunday, for shipment to the Thames, Coromande), and Ohinemuri. Storage free. , Further particulars as to rates of freight and passages may be obtained by applying to the Company's Office. Queen-street "Vv harf. H. W. HillAl-il, Manager. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General 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 Ferr*' T Wharf. Auckland, March 2. 1878. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. — Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M~ ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ratea of intercut.—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, Shortland-street. next the Post-offlce. j ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. " L ;WM.3CQLEMAN, Solicitor, 7ulcanjLane. rpO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business In the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray _ 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. IMf ****"SeHS__.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, -U Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sale m 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 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. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • 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 ( _ass PicturegFrame and Tapestry Moldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. tta, CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Fewotype Portraits Whilk Waiting. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine 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. Xj. RE SH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The b_sine°s hitherto carried on by Messrs G. HoWahip & Co. will hereafter be conducte.. by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). J G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTUBEKS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign. Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting. Suction ancf 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 Manufacturers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MA N TTCT W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c__^Ms^f__^_P APPrtntment Excellency '4£§_§ssi3£^3_jythe Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. T\/| R. T. Tlt A F F Olt D, SURGEON dJ§sP^> Wakefield- D E N T IST, Q2ji______? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c., &c. "I T DWINNERTON, 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 off the price of all common work. itST Country Orders punctually attended to. R ¥. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. E BCHA'NT S, AGENTS, and others, can havo Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-fltreflt. __^ WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue . Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. its. Printing done if required. R. BAT RD, Victoria-street. jpHOLL A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. P BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., • Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. TOHNQO 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 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. OONES ! BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-btreet by _ SOP PET. LW I N B. DICKSO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. I Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street,



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE wood wares, Consisting of Nests of Tubar _• pij • Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns,;, Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washingßoards,, &c. Also, j ! TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement: Oak Varnish, Colza <|li Patent Driers. f„i- -J ■■igij . 'fell,'" ' J.V '. GfUTHRIE & 'LtRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga (Branch. ; : j — TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 68, WELLESLEY- ST REE T, AUCKLAND1. N S X~ L E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks .(Sturbridge), ■ Fire Clay. Lime, Sand, &c. .y Screw Jack, and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, | 9 Builders, Victoria-street. 13 STAMPS! STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER &TAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owing to recent imiSortations of the Newest Designs, and the erectton of Steam Machinery, they are now in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be ewialled else where, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. tj* Specimens to be seen, and all orders' left, at Stau Office. 1 H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. yr. i ■S (^ J- HUTCHINSOJt., "' SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street,1. Auckland. RO N, ZINC, A N D^T I N MANUFACTORY, Fort-street, Auckland, h [Established 1870.] H. WAITE (Late of Upper Queen-street)^ Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, astbove. where he is now prepared lo execute all Orders, however large, 'with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and. Tin ware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of w#k. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, tScc. H. W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. ii Factory: FORT-STREET, AUOKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issues' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. "p CLARK, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. T3HOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT).. TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. $a, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. "_S_ AUPIHI COAL MINING COM PANT (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, 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 the Company's Office, Fort-street, whero 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 Dmry .. _ 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,2 Sept. 6.1877. BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free from JOHNLEGGE, . Bonlotor. Aberdeen. Scotland. 54 ons tc r Sale OF PIANOS 1 PIANOS! and MUSICI_ MUSIC I For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortland-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Prices for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, &c, all at J. duced.prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their callearly. N.B.—PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. "T AT J. BRO W N & SON'S musisc warehouse, . _ Shortland-street.



TG. S A N D E S • 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. >_. ; 1A CARD.] TTTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V_ F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. Ij. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. &3T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB 3 & CO., 92, Queen-street. T7FTTTE~innn£TNG- 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. M. M~C LA 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 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 ShirtSj Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in'diariiond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr.'McLach'lan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. tsar Comparison Invited. /^fHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited^ MECHANIC^' BAY. N.B Town Orders can .be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP." Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's' Stables. |~IARVING, GILDING, &C. No. 260, QUE EN - STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R C V; Late 57, Wakefield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City C'othing Mart, 92, Queen-street. GR. M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. <_r Slll pping Supplied. "®9 tt "_ LANV IL L E & ELLYETT, _JT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. 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 16s 6d' „ ; 50 tons, and upwards ... .15s „ ~ Slack ..., 12s6d „ , Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. 0 N SAL E DUFFIELD'S . ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3 1877. TjV L O U R ! Tjl L O U R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson1 McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co ■ In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. _t3T Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents-B. TONKS & CO. . Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. . [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G, W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60; bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal.



HASHT ON AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building. ~ Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-STREET,—A well-built Family Residence ef 7 rooms 1 with out-buildings,, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with prarden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunaa. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comforcaoie Family Re sidence, containing Aye rooms; also, stable, coach-house, 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 Rood grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs.- TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable 'Family Resi dence of 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with out-honse, fowl-house, Pigtrery, large orchard, carden (the fruit ti-ees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about acres. This property i 3 beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. lioat-shed erected on the BG9,C_I PARNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ;: rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, 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 Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, aud commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country.. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom modioua^ Stores in CUstonvhouse-street. The Cellars have .been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, - House, Land, and Estate Agents, N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TZ'AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION.— WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public "Works Office,. Auckland,.2oth March,:lß7B. Written Tenders will be received at this ofllce till noon of SATURDAY, April 6; 1878. for the: various Works for supplying Auckland Railway Station with Water- Plans, Specification, and Conditions-can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily £LC CCDt 6(1 (Signed) JAMES STEWART,. ■ District Engineer. XT AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. 9, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at thisoffice till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the Erection of a Platelayer's Cottage at: Ohaupo Station. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly £LCC6T)tC- "(Signed) JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. TWfE_V ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHARF CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINGSTON RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington,: 12th March, 187 _ Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for the above contract. They mnst be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Kingston Wharf." Plans arid Specifi cations may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of. the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town, where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to, bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. • r , ( BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN, REMOVING, AND RE ERECTING BUILDINGS, BRICKWORK, &C, AT THE MINES, KAWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office; until" noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans arid Specification which cun be seen on application to the undersigned. ~. . The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 'l ' -- rHENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, March 25,1878. - - PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. ,■.-,.- HOFFMANN & SONS, p aVsil 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 Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs.: TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH' SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic'use,' possessing the following advantages^being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet.in action, not liable to get out of order,* and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole, Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. "TW'OTiujß OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and] Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. ". ' ' ' O. A. HARRIS. 2nd March. 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. *^?^CLAND RAllf_F_t!^! The Line will open for Traffic between Hamil ton and Ohaupo on and after MONDAY, lsl April. By order. 'V.MAeDONALD, t.,.. IQeneral Manager.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Lias. . Monday, April 1. TO-NIGHT ! ' TO-NIGHT ! A MONSTER BILL FOR THE LAST NIGHT AND BENEFIT OF m SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS I'm Which will include their immensely successful Operatic Novelty, THE BROOK I In which will be introduced, the Hits of PATCHWORK! Gems from the Pantomime produced at the Opera House.Melbourne, by the Troubadours; and concluding the Extravaganza with the laughable Roman Tragedy of " Carricol'ing Carricolla 1" The performance will commence on this occasion with the one-act Comedietta, called A CUP OF TEA! Making Two Hours and a-half of Fun and Music I Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatic Prices will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/;: Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. , Reserved Seat Tickets may be obtained at I Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. ' ~~Z LOYAL ORANGE ': . INSTITUTION. M $ \ The Newmarket TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper and Dance to Unfurl the NEW FLAG,, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, iB7B, at Seven o'clock- Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whiskee,. W.M. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street); Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will-be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut. and Shamh-oo Ladies' and-Children's Hair. Monsieur V.Longuet is in receipt of L ATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, .Uurls, Plaits, Pads.&c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style.. ta. Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address:.— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET,. __ i. HAIRDHEBSER,. &C... -ha _..»_ 81, HOBSON-STREET, opposite Scotia Hotel.. Boot's . Boots _.. Boots _\ \. CHEAPER THAnSSI CHEAPER THAN EVER!: ■•___. EVER!. C. BROOKES, . Having made up his mind to relinquish the- Boot Trade,.wilL SELL.THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO _CHE PUBLIC. AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD.BY PUBLIC AUCTION, .If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery,. and fixtukeß.. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next.. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. w Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall,. QUEEN-STREET,. 1 Auckland. RgNo connection With any other shopdn town: or suburbs.. IMPORTAN T J_J O T ICE. BOOTS! >Sfc» BOOTS!: BO O T S•! _^W BOOT S ! TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND and. THE ...-.'.•• COUNTRY DISTRICTS— Having Scld my Interest in the Shop I now occupy to Mr Aicken, Chemist, and having agreed to give up possession on the 22nd April. next, I have- determined to CLEAR OUT MY STOCK'OF BOOTS AND SHOES,, at and under.Cost Prices, to save, the trouble of Removing to my New Premises, now building almost opposite the- Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Now is your Chance until the 22nd April next.. ja_s~ Just Arrived and in Stock, a Fine Line «=» of CHILDREN & MEN'S BOOTS AND. SHOESJ from. America* of my own Importing. Note the. Address— r -W. BR OW N H IL L_ BOOT and SHOEMAKER, 70, Queen-street, Opposite Messrs Fisher and Co.'s, Butchers. LADIES', GENTS', &• CHILDREN'S.; AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES 1 • .'.NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES! BETTER THAN ENGLISH, AND 40. PER; CENT. CHEAPER 1! J ■OHii-DREN's Department,—The importance of'well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care in-providing you g people with these articles;' specially designed for securing the_ I natural shape of the foot and anole. — — ____$• Auckland Parknts I You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved. ■ ' "American Boots and Shoes," at >:tj. :' CJTEPHENS, i J}» ij ■'„ .. . .-:■ ■ 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT, ■ r; ■ ■_• ; EMBRACING— THE' CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE* BROADWAY TIE A neat thing, with 3- - kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.-A well-formed Shoe. ..Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH-LEG.-A superior and elegant article.. GIRLS' POLISH LACE.-Very strong and very ; durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a. very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN BLUCHERS, and EL ASTIC SIDES, in Kidand Leather.. A Speciality !—Just Opened : •French and German Glove Kid, • Leather and Glazed Kid, . For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novelty ! Other Shipments to arrive, including Noveltiea in Men's and Women's Goods, ■ Oh.Hasbi a large general stock of new . AND SUPERIOR GOODS, Particulars in a future advertisement,, F. STEPHENS, NO. 136, QUEEN-STREET, ...."_.... AUCKIAND. N.Z. HAVING sold my Business at the -.junction of Queen and Wakefield-, treet, known as "Kirby's Yard," to MR, JOSEPH i CRAIG, I beg that my old friends and customers , will favour him with their patronage. ' . JFAMES LEWIS. - X\7"ITH reference to the above, I beg to t T V state that I have on sale Tanks; fire wood, cut and uncut 5 Coals, Newcastle, Bay' I Waikato, and Wangarei; Shells, Lime, Bricks, 1 Puriri Posts, and Hobart Town Rails. -._* • "ii-'-nii'a—'•iT_H.TTiP 1T CRAIG. m