The Evening Star.

Vol. IX~No. 2,481

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1878.

price : one PEisnsnr.



,~KI CI TEAM TO LONDON, £5 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. jj^ilsis ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3 847 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, •vrtll leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. XT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—March, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 p.m. 11.00 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. j FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen _>rßEET "Wharf. Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Thursday, 14th, 4p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. "' Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. ~ Taupo Monday, llth, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4p.m. — s&r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. <fi£^__^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP _j||^g|g /-% COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECTJ The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on FRIDAY, Bth instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ,^B^. npHE p.s. 'RUBY' will leave JgSSSt^; JL Auckland on FRIDAY, Bth "*^K^^2S^instant, at 10 a.m., for Motutapuand Waiheke, returning on Saturday, leaving Wai heke at noon. For further particulars, apply to JAS. SMITH, Custom-house-street. aft-Mfrv CI TEAM TO THE THAMES. 4|||§S§gr!o~'"" -AND COROMANDEL. enterprise & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 mignight From Thames- Durham—Friday, 10 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. . COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. fcSfc^. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK 3g|ggk!> LAND A?ra. the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAEANA and ROTOITI. T i m _a T a. b r. c : From Auckland— Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmena, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Friday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. . Friday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6<L; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. AND FROM .JllllggikJ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as 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 & SON. «Sitegfc^ Tj^Oß THE HOT SPRINGS, JSIMSS>£ SA MAHURANGI. MATAKANA. and LIITLE 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, Sec, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight oripassage apply to J. CASEY & SON., _^^S^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA -:;-.>i±g*> £5 WATERS. «3SS3___S3»t For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare, 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 and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fc SON, Red Office, Wharf. ON THE KAIPARA. •&sszsM£& The s-g< KIN A will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. tSjSSSp OR WAIUKU. *^®£*£G& The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 9—Saturday, 8 am. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. . For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fareß.-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. J. or freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), ,_ : Onehunga [Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket



s^g^ fJiOR RUSSELL, WANGA. -I||||||^JL. 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 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI-AND MXNGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR"OMANDEL. 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. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. 11th March Friday, loth March Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather Pei mi ing ' A. MCGREGOR, Manager. Sjj&T~ f^ O R W A I U X U. ''^ste**^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 9—Saturday, S a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at S a.m. Single Fares. 3/0 : Return. 5/. Weather . nd other circumstano-s permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction .Tar:, will be attended to. Towage or Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE. ' s»*J<i% OASSENGERS' LINE OF ||||obv JL t PACKETS TO NEW ZEA e_______%___\ owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill Se Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal port 3of 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 ship 3to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, }• Agents CRUICKSHANK fc CO.. ) THE NORTHERN WAIROA ANNUAL REGATTA will takic place at DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. ■For Programme, see "Weekly News" and "Northern Advocate." A Band will be in attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargavillo and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. *£_k&_^ "iirAIKATO STEAM NA/L IPggSSI? H GATION & COAL MINING ._SSg^ COMpANY (LIMITED). The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 a.m., calling at Hamilton, 9 a.m., and Newcastle at 10.30; arriv ing at Mercer at 4 p.m., in time for last Train to Auckland. Fares :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 9s: Deck, 6s. - Hamilton-to~M«FO9r-—Cabin, (is; P<_ck..4a. _, Newcastle to Mercer—CabiD, 4s; Deck, 2s 6a. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tcanahip passengers to Cambridge. NOTICE. To Shippers of Goods to Waikato. The Company beg to notify that their present system of taking charge at Auckland of Goods for Waikato, which for years past has proved so convenient and satisfactory both to Shippers and Consignees, will be discontinued. This alteration has become necessary in con sequence of the Railway Department refusing all facilities for a through traffic. From and after the 18th instant. Shippers will please consign all Goods for Waikato to " Care of W.S.N. Co., Mercer." The Company will pay Railway Carriage to Mercer, and forward the Goods to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch, Down Freights for Auckland will be handed over to Railway at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as those charged by Railway. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. 2nd March. 1878. <-4~=w mHE NEW ZEALAND J2P||3^ X SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 1136 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers aro 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 evei y requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale i 3 most liberal. Secpnil-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced ma 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 alwayß 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-street C CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY:TO: LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-str-eet. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. M~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. \TBW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJT COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital -. _ .. -• - £1.000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance- against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. _ • _, Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subiect to special arrangements. tir Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Key 3, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands. 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B. —If work is not done satisfactorily, no charge, will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, nest Bank oi Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. 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 begb to inform a 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 ha 3 been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will And every comfort. Meals a. all hours. CELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Go. beg to'inform their friends and the public that thoy have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. of General Goods, which will bo found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ___ WPEIILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, © COLOUR, &• GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ofJPapcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picturei'Framo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. ttlass cut. to size, and Garefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. riLAKK E B R O T II E R S, \j (Late Crombies), Royal Fixe Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, A uckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "CI R E S IT S II I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from tho Union Bank. Q 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. HOLDSHIP, Manager. f EEL AN 13 I. R OTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery. Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. BGoods shipped to all the Cololopies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tullow.Beesvvax, Bee, &e.r«t-highost market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will" have pronipt and'im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c-^sJl^^Cl Appointment Excellency "^kh^^w^^k^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUERN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ' "|*/g" R. T. T R .AFFORD, SURGEON /gggli^ Wakefield- DENTIST, QQxgg? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. T X QJWINNERTON, 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- SST Country Orders punctually attended to. J A N D J. S O. P P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ■ Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, £ * ° ■ w on XXQUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL ________ DECORATIVE PAINTER. W <A " Estimates furnished, and experienced H Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. D fl J.H. requests attention of Builders and H *Z others to his New Glazing Tariff. IW [2 J. HENDERSON. f w w o i. ' * 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. X O fl- N MOPPET, 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 Wheat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. ■foTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House:' 12, Soho Square, London. ' _T\ N SALE :, DtJFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS'TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR, fee. 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.] WJ . M A R KS , • 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 Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. SHORTLAND-STREET BOOK DEPOT. J. R, HAMILTON. On and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, the above business will be carried on in Stich bury'B Buildings. Queen-street (next door to Mr. Alfred Buckland's). ( IT AMILTON, WAIKAT O. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Havo 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. IST Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. 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.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S..L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs io intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that h^ 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. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. A-nd all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumblnj? Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected ilrat-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 por coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Pluiviber for Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-street. AI.OKT.Am.. I^tHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER Tho. Undsrsiaaed are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the -VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes Wood Turning in all itsßkanchks.—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), MECHANICL-f' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can fbe left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. 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. itar Give them a trial. • ESAMUEL COOMEB A Se CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING 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. AIKATO 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. 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 §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— ' 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 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. t&~ Comparison Invited. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. . The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, ' General Manager. A" UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office-^, 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- t,.- W aalt Total amount ing over rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 • 10 years.. .... 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. k JOHN BATGER, Secretary.



CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL' PARNELL (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days -.—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.g Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. . 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d.. at LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. . Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress GboDS, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRE3S GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A X INAB UR V & fi 0., 204 &206, queicn-street, Auckland. PAUL & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. 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. ..—. / npiIOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c„ Ex Late arrivals. 574 tar packages *®» 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF "VTEW T^RUITS & TpANCY .4 RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Fruit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Figs, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES." KPine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also McKENZIE Se MCKENZIE'S . CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Maiesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. :'"A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS' CANDLES." And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picni Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH "PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. Xjl XXEWIN & -OROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rf. POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite JL Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for 1 Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. Sec.



HASHTON AND SON, 9 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, 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 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 rooi!, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. _~ , PIOTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment, i InORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. „ ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, 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 Gitv and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage,. with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, nleasantly 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. _ QUEEN-STREET.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan, containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. _ The lymse is well'finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country.' BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Bright Road, next door to the residence of R. Woos Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large andcom modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. ' Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. jHEAP X INES in DRAPERY AND CLOTHING KOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Wili, Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 3/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black AJpacca 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. iTHE NEW PITH HELMET. Job'Lineiof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys, Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large" Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. _EL Atkins. i^r O T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia HoteL /CARVING, GILDING, &c Branch Establishment: No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JAS. R. D E C O U R C V, 57, Wakepield-street. ■T^OTIujS CTF REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C. A. HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Ofllce Queen-street ■ WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under COST. tts_ A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. ■ IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and, Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTER^ 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, December 19. tf-'e are now offering 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d„ Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR«, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. "T^TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3l MISSION AGENCY, Noegrove Buildings, Clark's Place, Bishopsgate-street, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his friends and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special: advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long; voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten* tion. London. November 16. 1876.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor . _ B. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY, Prior to" their departure from Auckland, will give, a GRAND CONCERT THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 7th March, Under the Patronage and Presence of CONTE CANEVARO AND OFFICERS. On which occasion will be presented. MUSICAL GEMS FROM THE MOST POPULAR OPERAS. VIOLIN SOLOS BY THE MOST EMINENT COMPOSERS. AND SCENES FROM FAVORITE OPERAS (In Character). P. ogramme :—Part I. Fantasia, Pianoforte—Mr. Turreli. Duo, "Crespino la Comare" (Ricci)— Signora Caranti Vita and Signor Tessada. II mio Tesoro, '.'■ Don Giovani" (Mozart)—Signor Camero. Non Ever (Mattei)— Signora Venosta. . Martha " Romance" (Fiotow)— Signor Paladim. Ballade and Polonaise, Violin Solo (Vienxtemps) —Monsieur L. Carron. .-—. -, T Rigoletto, (Quartetto)— Sign ore Caranti Vita, AL. Venosta, Signori E. Camero c Tessada. Part 11. Serenade, with Violin obligato (Gounod— Signore Caranti Vila c Monsieur Caron. Cenerentola, Caratina Buffo (Rossini)— Signor Tessada: _ Lucia, Aria Cavatini (Donizetti) — Signor P. Paladini. _.■ agfindisi, "Lucrezia Borgia" (Donizetti)- Signora Venosta. Aria, " Espanola"—Signor Camero. (A) Meditation—play on one string and wirn octaves (Gounod) (B)Souvenierl'Arnerique, Violin Solo (Vienxtemps)—Mon. L. Carron. Duo and last scene of jeipele (Ferrari)— Signoia Venosta and Signor Tessada. God Save the Queen. Box Office at Upton's, Queen-street. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle. 4s; btails. 2s 6d; Pit, Is. ;A ALBERT HALL, Near Theatre Royal, QUEEN-STRIiET. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! A Most Refined and Intellectual Entertainment, GREAT AND INCREASING SUCCESSi!! Large and Fashionalle Audiences. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! By public desire, will be presented, for the First Time, the following MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF LONDON, HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, The Admiralty ! (At the present time the movements of tne British Fleet excites the world's intense interest, and renders the Admiraity a specially interesting feature). The Horse Guards ! (An imposing sight). The Parks, in all their artistic grandeur. National Gallery, Trafa'gar Square—Nelson's Monument — Landseer's Lion — The Clubs— Regent-Btreet—St. James's and Buckingham Palaces—Albert Hall- Albert Memorial—Horti cultural Gardens — Cremorne Gardens —Kew Gardens —With many other imposing and maiestic Views, exhibited in all the vivid reality of life. THE WORLD'S MOST SUPERB STATUARY, Gracefully delineating the Form and Passions of Humanil y. . ARTHUR ORTON ! ARTHUR ORTON Will again be exhited, also the Judges and Ccfunsel of the late TICHBOENE TKIAL. TO-NIGHT! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SS" Grand Special Programme, "©a embracing the MARVELS OF THE WORLD ! Introducing, by request of large numbers of citizens TURKISH AND RUSSIAN VIEWS! The Magnificent CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE! • &c, &c, Sec. RUSSIAN! ST. PETERSBURG, ) RUSSIAN VIEWS, t Moscow, Sec. ) VIEWS. Portrait of^the Emeeroh.of Russia. The late War Tragedies, together with the pre sent'menacing attitude of Russia, and the dejected aspect of Turkey, invest these countries with a world-wide interest. . THE BIG ENGLISH GUN! THE BIG RUSSIAN GUN! BRITISH INTERESTS, illustrated by VIEWS OF EGYPT, THE BOSPHORUS, &C. FRENCH SCENES : " La Belle France" before the War! Fauvre France after the War! (A mournful testimony to the ravages of modern warfare.) Italian Scenes of Unsurpassed Beauty. Switzerland's Lovely Scenery. Mount St. Bernard's Monks and the Dogs. Views op Egtyt (Sequel to " Mose in Egitto"). Together with Views of the Most Striking and Wonderful Scenery in the. World. Real Snow Storms! Vesuvius in Eruption! Other Novelties too numerous to mention. The Entertainment concludes with the amusing Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! IJS, N.B.—Colonial Scenes in preparation. MILLION PRTCES: 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. THE SHAREHOLDERS * OF THE HIBERNIAN RAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in Lome-street Hall, On MONDAY, the 18th March, IS7S. DOUBLE TICKETS 10s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson and Henry Brendan, Master of Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at LonergaVs. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Fortzer, Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMNM E E T I N G. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1878. • . . Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize". HALF-MILE HANDICAP—TwoPrizes.3 HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. - Two Prizes ONE MILE* HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.—One Prize. QUART KR-MILE LEVEL RACE.-Two Prizes. TUG OH' WAR (Six a-side).-Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 p-m. ALFRED KING Hon. Sec. OUN G-MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. MR. C, A. ROBERTSON, Of the Grammar School, Will deliver a i_ECTURE, in the Lecture Hall,. On FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, BtK March, 1878. Subject : MOHAMMEDAN CONQUEST AND RUSSIAN AGRESSION. Selections of Mtudo.-... Colonel Haultain will preside. Admission, Is. Commence at eight o'clock- Proceeds on behalf of the Association.