The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-ve^" xnOR SYDNEY AND MEL "ll|§|^ ij bourne. The fast and favourite s.s Melbourne on or about wb 31 Fn^fSsht or passage apply to 4 FOTfrelß CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 18:8. wrm TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL • F°LINGTo£. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TAHAgAKi Tuesday, 2(ith, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. irOITfAURANGA, POVERTY .'iAl, VAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Quekn ofitEET Wharf. HaWBA .. Thursday, 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from.Aucklaxtd). _ Rotorda.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELU BAY OF ISLANDS. , — ! Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — " ggr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, 'Agents. Corner of Qaeen and We3t Queen-streets. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER. Manager Auckland Steamship Co. S^Vte*. QTEAM TO THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 2 p.m. From Thames— Tongariro—Friday. 12 noon Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Durham—Saturday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Monday, 12 noon Not responsible for Good^ or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. . Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HfilTH, Manager. «SsS?^ QTEAM BETWEEN ATJCK- T||||p|g:!k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMABANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Rotomahana, laid-up to clean Friday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, laid-up to clean From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahina, laid-up to clean Saturday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. fid.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. TilOlt THE HOT SPRINGS, MMS^, i-1 MAHURANGT, MxITAKANA. *SBS2sa^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb, ■ will sail as undor:— Aucland and Hot Springs.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, VVednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Maiiurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. . For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or;pa S aageapply c to gKY & «^S^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA .Iglglll*- k3 waters. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatat, aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The 5.3. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson', will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF | CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. ; J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. I «|gj|^QITEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The g-g- KINA will leave Helcn3 ville as under: — ForOtamatea, 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. j_ J. CASEY & SON. «gk|^|[^ OR W A I U X U. !J~^** The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March ■ March 23-Saturday, 8 am. 23—Saturday, 11 noon 25—Monday, 10 a.m. 25—Monday, 2 n.m. 27—Wed., 12 noon 27— Wed... i p.m. 20-Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 30—Saturday, 6 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 to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will bo attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, OR WAIUKU. *&m!s!ls3> The s g L ajllA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 23-Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 23—Saturday, s l2 noon 25—Monday, 10 a.m. 25—Monday, L p.m. 27—Wednesday, 12 noon 27— Wednesday, 4 p.m.Q 30-Saturday, 3 p.m. 30—Saturday, C.30 p.m. | For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on t -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 b-S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. •Bor freight or passage apply GUTHKIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga . Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket Jfag* TTIIRST SHIP FOR J||g|^jD LONDON. E^lggglgr The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharf? ™£<'Will commence loading for London. mis vessel has unsurpassed accommodation h» a few first and third-class passengers. Early •*PDiicationß are earnest'y requested. f u,s Vlng a quantity of cargo already engaged, "us vessel will meet with quick dispatch, appf to6lßlll' Passage, or other particulars, OWEN & GRAHAM, | March 19,1878.



-vk EJiOR RUSSELL, WANGA li|gli^-Jr ROA.gAND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEI? The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENTA will leave as follows:— Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGOR> Manager . ,—v. .&. qj HIP « FONTENAYE,' •SgSQ^ O t CAPT. TAYLOR, FROM gaffWjgmsait This vessel having entered at the Customs, Consignees are requested at once to pass entries, pay freight, and receive delivery orders for their goods at our office. ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qr.een-street, Auckland, March 21, 1878. cwja. OH HE NEW ZEALAND £%3%?%k JL SHIPPING COMPANY j|^f|S||k> (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheKURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAUK.A .. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 579 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIH3O RANGITDXI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding arid all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerag accommodation is all that can be desired, ane the ships arc commanded by experienced mad era. 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 fvom New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages or friends to and from the colony, and also for th< conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. CtJErK-STUKKT _j£±*^*. 13ASSENGERS' LINE OF J3|||ggx^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ™IKs3gSSEa Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ship 3 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 tor 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 oruicikshank: & c 0..) «*£&**^ QTEAM TO AND FROM ,j||||||||;kJ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave a3 under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY 8c SON. 110 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. £l?.0-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOLS Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February. 26th Aprii, 16th July, and 4th October. Jl FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. /GALVANISED'IRON WORKS. 1 S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORUUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting 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 all, nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. g pARKBR| Licknsed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wrllesley-stref/!'. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums; at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ff. King, Agent, Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—W. H. Con nsjll, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sum 3at a moderate rato of Interest.— ■Tackaon and Russell. Solicitors. ~i%/iTONEY TO LEND, in large or small IVjL sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Of First-crass Freehold Securities. ' WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. / fTIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. (CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Califorman 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.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keya, 3d. : Watch Cleaning, Leyer, 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. fSH E R A"N D C 0., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, 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 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 beg 6to 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 Bod rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals ai all hours. PHILLTPPS 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 '•Jlivks PicturegFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, C j-ji: and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRKET. EN O R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEKN-STRICET, Auckland. m, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Fetcotype Portraits Wmm Waiting. CLARKE BIIOTH ER S, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Hank. Queen-street, .Auckland. First-class Portrait?, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Im'RETH S H I P M E NTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. __ P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. lIOLDSIIIP. MtnaKcr. IRELAND B~R O T H E RS, 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 ami Delivery /Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM~- EHS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Oonsiiinors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN T 0 N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ~ Appointment to Jffif^'*- - TVr his Excellency '-^ita^>^x^--^-Ai^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEJEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, A UCKLAND. MR. T. T E A F F O It D : SURGEON Wakefield- D E N T I S T, <UjX££? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, a 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. • T QW IN NERT ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDH AM- STREET, (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. M~l£ F~ B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gent.lemcn. MERC II ANT S, AGENTS, and others, can have 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 Stab office Wynd ham-street. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown 'J>a, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. T3L. Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. 7^ it O L L A H~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTTCE 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 PUrChaSerStßßLtvN, eBARRETT, & CO.. Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. 1 Ofl N QOPP ET, 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 BUILDLN 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 Pasi sengers.



FTIHE UNDERSIGNED 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. GrUTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NEV'JZE ALAND TIMBER & WOOIWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Osehunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland. TmX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN : 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex 'Saxon,' @ Dunedin: 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 100's \ 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. \ — \ OATS SHARPS i BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. IT. HALL & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. IR ON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, .FOET-STREET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1870.] H. WAITE (Late of Uppf.r Quekn-strekt), Having been in business several yeara as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORK CON "VKNIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. , _ ,j*p_ Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching of every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. defies competition, and solicits a fairtrial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. T> C L A R X, SniPHiNG and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD'3 BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands taughr, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. AMES 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 uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] W J . MARKS, VV j 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, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Largo assortment of High-Pleasure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in connection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. TT A M I L T O N, WAIKATO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c., in endless variety. tssr Agent: Auckland Eveninb Star. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. Tho Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioininer before then will have the privilege of attending th'- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. X >ONES ! BONES ! BONES ! !> Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freß man's Bay Bone" Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qneen-st.reet by J. & J. SOPPET. LWINB.DI C X S O N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19; XX7E ARE OFFERING all our STRAW T V HATS at 60 per cent, under cost. isL A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, ' 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



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. IA card.] TTTTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V V F.R.C.S.. 1., 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 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. lW.i equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. &W Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB j & CO., 92, Queen-street. TO THE WORKING ME N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 253. SAMUJSL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. M\ M~C LA C H L A N, c 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 Mm diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, i — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, LORRAINK J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 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 Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than- any other house in the trade. i^" Comparison Invited. C~EIEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATK3. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its ;Jkai.chks.—Chai Legs and Backs ; Table, Bed, aud Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC1 ' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can 'be left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. ' SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY AT 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 tho best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE PITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's . StahlasL /CARVING, GILDING, &C. No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. 1> E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefield-street. "T\7"E have Just Opened a Beautiful Line V V 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 Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. G" R M. C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. m 1 Siiir pi n a Supfi ie n. "^ WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSP'IIOLI) COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and v nder 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 Eentto Mr James Ronaldson, M»»ger, Huntly, Waikato; or to^^ Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. f\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. Xji LOU R ! "E" LOU El Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 503 and 100s. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. &3T Tho best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts--B. TONES & 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 OFF ICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost everjidescrip 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 i urisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. J G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. AUCKLAND 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 fid per ton. A ton of Coko is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. "TWTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds ot the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business:—First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second.: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. X JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1873.



HA S H T U N AND » O lN « HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coaeh-hou«o, 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 iemainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &f c, with line view both back and front. KYBEK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. isORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. 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 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-house, fowl-house, Piggery, large orchard, srarden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3J acres. This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected on the Beach. PAKNKLL.—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. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. 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. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Customhouse-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. h7lncourage local industry. Hj MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST. Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provincial 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the j'ards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. gMPORT A N T T O CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. as* Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from N e\v York -8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LlNl flljf.xT, small, aiedium, anaaarsa-sia«B.— ---5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER portending tieath to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 caiesLYON's EXTHACTOF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for . Chest Complaints, C ugns. Influenza, etc. 10 cases Dbakk's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS i case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, fee, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. A. LoURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS SHORTLAND-STREET. HPECIAL |IIIEAF I" INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Links 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. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 3/11 Lined Parachutes(Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Caßhinere 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 Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea.'and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c., &c, &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Lino[of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSQIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. HA o Atkins. A UCKLAND PERMANENT GO- 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- p -i Vppk Total amount ing over er 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 16 3 DEPOSITS received- repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. • JOHN BATGER, Hooretary. ]M. onster Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! Fora short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Short and-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, &c, all at aeduced 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 call early. N.8.-PIANOS IT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Prick. AT J. BRO WN • & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAU D-STREET.



TH E A T X E Ji O YA L. Proprietor R. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. Under the Patronaee of The Captain and Officers of H.M.S. " Nymphe," His Worship the Mayor of Auckland, The Tlon. the Defence Minister, and the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. Manager Sinuor A. Borzoni Musical Director Monsieur L. Caron THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, March 22, Grand Operatic Concert! GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Grand Operatic Concert! Third Act of Faust, (in costume). Change of Programme Each Performance. MILLION PRICES! Box Office at Upton's. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Lias. MONDAY EVENING NEXT, 25th MARCJtI, FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE FAMOUS m SALSBURY:S TROUBADOURS !-ffi» Who will conclude in this City their successful Australian and New Zealand tour, which has been one continuous trinmph. Dlayins: every whereto LARGE and FASHIONABLE AUDIENCES, and receiving universal and de cidedly enthusiastic praise from the Press ana Publio for their artistic and refined eftorts. MONDAY EVENING, Will be produced their Original Musical Extra vaganza, entitled! PATCHWORK!. Played by the Troubadours over 1,500 nights creating every representation a genuine turore with its wealth of Sparkling Music and Rollicking Fun. t^, Remember ! THE ENGAGEMENT 13 FOR SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY, As-the Troubadours leave on April 2nd, per s.s. City o£ Sydney, for America. BOX BOOK NOW OPEN. 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 Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. /CLIFFORD'S GRAN D EXHIBITION, Vy ALBERT HALL. Entire Change of Programme ! Crowded and Enthusiastic Houses. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION ! TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, LAST TIM 10 OF SECOND PART OF LONDON! HOUSES OF P VRLTAMENT, The Admiralty '. The Horse Guau 1.3! The Parksi! National Gallery, Trafa^-y Square—Nelsons Monument — Landseer's lion — Ihe Clubs— Regent-street^-St. Jame.-'s and Buckingham Palaces-Albert Hall Albert Memorial—Horti cultural Gardens — Creuibrne Gardens—Kew Gardens. SPLENDID STATUARY! MILLION PRICES ! MILLION PRICES Million Prices : 2-s. and Is. 1,0 YAL ORANGE.. ||||f ff| * INSTITUTION. Wkwfir^'* « The Newmarket W\2^i!iei" 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. Whisker, W.M. S*A mHE THIRD ANNIVERSARY J||L J_ BALL, /r"?& Under ihe' Auspices of No. 14. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, WILL BE HELD IN THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, On WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27th, 1878. Tickets, ss. Each. 4S* Mr. Impoy's Band will be in attendance AC O N C E R T WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL. HAMBRIDGIC, On EASTER MONDAY, 22nd Apbil IN AID OK THE FUNDS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future advertisement. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [ESTABLISHED 1837.] Paid-up Capital £1,250,00. Reserve Funds £150,000. Notice is hereby given that the Second Instal ment of £15 per Share on the new Shares issued by this Bank, under resolutions passed at the Special General Meetings of the Proprietors held in London on the 14th aad 30th January, 1878, is due and payable at this office on the 15th day of April, and that All Shares are liable to forfeiture, under the Bank's Deed of Settlement, if the call be not punctually paid. JOSH. PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand Chief Officer's Department, Union Bank of Australia, Chriatchurch, 16th March, 1878. "OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. $51, N.B. —The Best in New Zealand. *®& i^iEORGE AKERS, VUT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Buyers of Tallow. T> X E A N, ; BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORTf-AND-STREET, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. M«n's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic sidea, 16/ and 1-1/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. . All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs don*».cheap and well. ts*. All word that does not give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge.