The Evening Star.

Fol. IX.-NO. 2,486.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY,. MARCH 13, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-s_2s^-_. TP> EGU LA R MONTHLY _sS_3S|_>; ST STEAM! COMMUNICATION *-S-SH----_-_' between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expacted hero again about the 2nd of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about threo days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 7,1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. ■ Date of Sailing. ■ Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, S.3oa.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, I.p.m. 11.55 a.m. FDR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, prom Queen _jrßEET Wharf. Taupo . .. Thursday, Uth, 8 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 21 st, Ip.m. — Hawea .. I Thursday. 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Rotorua.. Tuesday,April2, 2p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Wellington). Wakatipul Saturday, 16th March ! — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea.... Monday, 25th, 3p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON,* LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, Ip.m. — US' Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. OR RAGLAN LALLA ROOKH Is tmavoidably Detained until 6 o'clock a.m. on "SATURDAY, 16th instant. Qrder3to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S- Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet Avith prompt dispatch. For freight, fee. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. _53s^=-J CJTEAM TO THE THAMES IggjXlgO AND COROMANDEL. "tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 7 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 6 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— AYednesday, 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. .tfSaflfc^QTEAM RET WEEN AUCK . ]|||||i|;£-> LAND AND the THAMES. - ' Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: .. From Auckland — Wednesday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. -«_, Friday. Rotomahana, 10 a.m. '"'-. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. *__•*■ ' From Thames— Thursday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Frisay, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. ~ ~,., Saturday,-Rotcrmahth.'-ia. "1.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. -6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer . age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. -eSsS^ IT.OR THE HOT SPRINGS, ■JjllljjgS JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. S-S^KA¥AU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as nndor :— 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 Tueßday atII a.m. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or'passage Wjfcyg^y fc SON _ -55____Z_ CITE AM ON THE KAIPARA -Bllfe-^ ■ WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca 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 ix.-S-'s tridc Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p,m„ and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASSY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. -j^kSg*. QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. •bSsS<ssßb> Tlle g-8> KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing' 3 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. „ „ AAA J. CASEY & SON. THE NORTHERN WAIROA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKS PLACE AT -- DARGAVILLE, V ON WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. For Programme, see "Weekly News" and "Northern Advocate." , '' __ A Band will be in .attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargaville and Co. s barque Glimpse). „,.,__„ Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. W A I U X U. "**Si9S»?£P The g s L AJ.LA. ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga : From Waiuku: March * March 16-Saturday, 3 p.m. 16-Saturda.y, 7 p.m. For Manukau Heads and W hatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. t For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket W A I U X U i*Bßpgßr The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under j— _ From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 15—Friday, 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, 8 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. Sf. - Weather and other circumstanc«s permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaize.of Vessels as per agreement. ._ _ - M. H. ROE,



<s3a^b^ WGR RUSSELL, WANGA _J|||g|g;_lj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 t p.m. (weather permittingl. Passengers booked and small narcels. prepaid at the Office on tho Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. 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 :— Friday, loth March Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (Aveather permitting).' . - A. MCGREGOR. Manager. *^b^-. Ql TEAM TO AND FROM «J||||||g;£j RIVERHEAD Tavice 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 .T. CASEY &-.SON. mHE G R A I N TRAD E. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Acting on the suggestion of some of our con stituents, both Growers and Purchasers* we purpose holding _ PERIODICAL SALES OF GRAIN BY AUCTION, At our Stores in Cashel and Manchester-streets Our First Sale will be held on the Twenty first day of FEBRUARY, and we are satisfied that the establishment of this means of selling and buying Grain Avill prove of real benefit both to Vendors and purchasers. Samples of each lot to be submitted will be on view in store tAventy-four hours before the day of sale. We can offer great FACILITIES FOR STORING GRAIN placed in oUr hands, either at Christchurcli or Lyttelton, and in case the market prices do not come up to the OAvners' views.we can undertake the shipment and sale of the Produce abroad. We are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES upon it on favourable terms. We are always in receipt of the latest advices from the principal towns in the Colony, and also throughout Australasia, and will gladly affor information to those who confide their produc to our care. Our charges Avill be on a very moderate oale JAMESON BROTHERS & CO.. Christchurch. Note.—Cornsacks supplied at the loAves current rates. 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. M'~ ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY 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 sifiall sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, . • Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. EN O R. R I S, e> PHOTOGRAPHER, -. __Sj*QUE_-rN-STRK_BT, AUCKi'AND. -_%. CARTES DE VISITE. Bs. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits Whil*- Waiting. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. 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. (CAPTAIN PHILLIP~JONES, General J Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. SaA-ill, 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 ofiice in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. T O fl N QOPPET, 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 dead, 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. *\TEW ZEALAWU INSURANCE J_l COMPANY. FIRE ANp 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 Bteamers and sailing vessels, Risk* on Specie subject to special arrangements. ts9r J-orsk.. Promptly Paid. frafißOK P PTKBCK Manager TO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this To.vn, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces- • sity of periodical visits of Travellers ana its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. . ■ Office, Brougham-street, Ncav Plymouth, Decembe 19. £3 OUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE k3 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Half Yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April Sth, 1878, at two o'clock in the afternoon. to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February. 28th, 1878, and to Elect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are eligi ble, and offer themselves, for re-election. • The Transfer Books will be Closed from March 25th to April Bth. 1878, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors. 9 ■ A. BOARDMAN, Manager. • Auckland. March 6th, 1878. E W I N G MALHI NES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' 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 Quicics Stables.. : '



JAMES ADAMS, -WATCHMAKER, YICTORIA-STRISKT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Gd. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 53., in case. N.B.—lf work i 3 not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Skipping & Family >, BUTCHER, Queen-street, n&xt Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, nome-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 9 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 bestoAA red upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals a J all hours. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 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 (-lass, Picturep-Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. (-lass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine A_rt Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. THRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. OPECIAL NOTICE. The businees hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. Avill hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS, 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 DeUvery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. QGoods shipped to all the Cololouies. O 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. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auokland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F~E~N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special -_ Appointment to JfzEsßStf'BK* his Excellency. "2ft&&**s£%frK^the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. -AM" E. T_ T It A F F O RD, SURGEON /ls-pl_wi Wakefield- DENTIST, <Z_CQ___? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. 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. 1 r T QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam PoAver, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common Avork -t_fT Country Orders punctually attended to. TMP ORT AN T TO fO URI ST S. NOW READY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO the - HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, by J. Chantrky Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte. Queen-street Wellington—Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay Christchurch— Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the rincipal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price ,1s UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY ALBERT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the public the following goods, manufactured at his .*y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealtb: — Dry Goods. DryJGoods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ring,. Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate .Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Boiled Goods. - Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops-" Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drop 3 Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn ■ Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffir Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red[ and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toftv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy! Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description always on hana. .Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &o. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing yon, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion .—I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny. Provincial Analyst. ' . J^ —0~ T I C E. The undersigned will* be able to take Fire Risks on arrival of the English mail. G. W. BINNEY, g Agent Sun Fire Office.



mHE UN DERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE.WOOD WAKES, 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. GrUTHKIE & LaRNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Oxehunga Branch. H. P. GIBBONS & CO c GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - S T RIE El, Auckland. TmX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN: 730 sacas FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex ' Saxon,' @ Dunedin ■. 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 100's 100 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS " /: BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. IRON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1870.] H. WAITE (Late Of Upper Qoeen-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 PREMISKS, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, hoAvever large, Avith greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of '-'• ''•' Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, Sec -Hi W*.-defiest.oiftpeti£.&n, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. -jy CLARK, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JNO. C. C L O U GH, MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, 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. /GEORGE HULME, \JT BUTCHH.R, &C. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. QTEAM O AUSAGE X^ACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. -VT OVELT lES. — 3 The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier - The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Fcnrt (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. tSO_SES~I BONES 1 BONES ! Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-atreet by J. & J. SOPPET. LW I N B. ' DICKSON, 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, Qneen-street. ■ ■ 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. . Order? may be sent to Mr James RONALDSON,- Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent,. 7, Wyndham-street, •.,.,,< \ . Auckland.



rjNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA.



(From the " Money Market Review," of January 19,1878). The Half-yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in the Union Bank of Australia was held on Monday, in the Board-room, at the Offices, Bank Buildings, Lothbury, for the purposes of receiv ing a report and statement of accounts and declaring a Dividend. Mr. John S. Hill pre sided, and there was a large attendance of Shareholders. Mr. W. R. Mewburn, the Manager, read the report and balance-sheet, which were as follows:—Supplementary Report of the Directors of the Union Bank of Australia, presented at the Special General Meeting of the Proprietors, held on the 14th January, 1878 —The Directors haA'e much pleasure in reporting that the accounts of the bank now presented have admitted, after ample provision for every bad and doubtful debt, of the declaration of a dividend of 7 per cent, for the .half-year, and of a bonus of ss. per share, being together at the rate of 16 per cent, per annum ; and further, of the transfer of tho sum of £25,000 to the reserve "funds, in pursuance of the policy adopted at the annual general meeting in July last. This gratifying result of the half-year's operations Avill sufficiently assure the proprietors of the highly prosperous condition of the bank's affairs. Notwithstanding serious drawbacks, arising from severe and protracted droughts, from a diminished gold yield, and a dull state of trade . generally, the various industries and enterprises of the colonies oontinuetobe steadily developed, and to afford an excellent field for the employ ment ol bank capital. The valued exertions in the bank's interests of the general manager, of the other principal oflicers, and of the staff generally, at homo and abroad, entitle them to the best thanks of the directors and proprietors. The annexed balance-sheet presents a net amount of profit of £131,800 0s Id, out of which the sum of £25,000 has been transferred to the reserve funds, and the balance, vi**.. £106.800 0s Id, is available for division. Of thi3 the dividend and bonus will absorb £100,000, leaving £6,800 Os Id to be carried forward. The dividend warrants will be transmitted by post on the 21st instant, and the dividend and bonus will be payable in the colonies at such time as the general manager shall fix after the receipt of telegram. The directors have now to refer to the important measure which, after much consideration, they have resolved upon, and communicated by circular to the proprietors—viz., the issue of 10,000 new shares at a premium of £33 per share. By this measure £250,000 will be added to the capital, Avhich Avill bring the total paid up to £1,500,000, and the transfer of the premium to the reserve funds will increase these funds to £780,000, thus permanently strengthening the position of the bank and the security of the proprietors. Since the capital was last added to, fourteen years ago, the deposits and circula tion have risen from £2,916,000 to £6,721,000, and the local bills and other advances from £1,007,000 to £7,708,000. Having regard to these facts, to the continued growth of colonial industries Avhich are constantly extendinginto new localities, and to the wide area over which the bank's opera-, tions are spread, the directors consider that the additions to capital and reserves noAV proposed are necessary for the present and prospective business of the bank; and they, therefore, earnestly and confidently recommend the measure to the adoption of the proprietors. The following is a statement of liabilities and assets at the branches on the 30th June, and at the London office on the 31st of December, 1877 :— . Liabilities. £ • s. d. Circulation 381,316 5 0 Deposits .. .. 6,310.311 8 5 Bills payable and other liabilities (including reserves held against doubtful debts) 1,123,466 13 5 Balance of undivided profits .. 106,800 0 1 Heserve fund, as per contra .. 259,000 0 0 Building and other reseiA-e funds 200,000 0 0 Capital 1,250,000 0 0 £9,651,894 6 11 Assets. Specie on hand, and cash balances 1,315.565 8 1 Bullion on hand and in transitu 74,491 16 9 Bank premises and prop oi ty .. 187,993 14 8 Government securities .. .. 114,961 C 9 Local bills, bills receivable, and other securities 7,708,879 0 S Reserve fund, inA*ested as per statement .. 250,00 0 0 £9,651,894 6 11 Stateaient of Profits. Balance of undivided profits at 30th June, 1877 .. -.. .. £104,367 12 7 Out of which a dividend and bonus were declared of 100,000 0 0 Leaving a balance of.. .. £4,367 12 7 Profits of the past half-year after making pnmsion for all bad and doubtful debts £186,222 11 0 Less: Remueration to the •local directors and' salaries, and allow ances to the colonial staff £36,616 7 7 General expenses in the colonies, includ ing rent, taxes, sta tionery, &c. .. .. 12,617 911 Remuneration to the hoard of directors, salaries of London office staff, rent, taxes, stationery, and general ex penses 8,282 19 3 Income tax .. .. 1,273 6 9 58,790 3 6 127,132 7 6 £131.500 0 1 Deduct: Amount transferred to building and other reserve funds .. .. 25,000 0 0 Balance of undiA'ided profits at this date .. .. ... .. £106,8C0 0 1 Reserve Funds. New Zealand Imperial Four per Cent. Debentures £200,000 0 0 Colonial Six per Cent. Debentures 50,000 0 0 £250,000 0 0 Building and other reserve funds 200,000 0 0 Total reserve funds .. ..£450,000 0 0 The Chairman said: Gentlemen, I could have wished that on this, doubtless the most impor tant occasion in the history of the bank, the chair had been occupied by ono of my more experienced colleagues. At the same time, my task is lightened by the belief that the statement of accounts Avhich we are noAV able to submit must be as satisfactorytoyouasitis gratifying to ourselves. lam glaTTto have an opportunity of expressing my conviction that the operations of the bank combine in themselves all the elements that constitute success in business. They arc safe, profitable, and they are pro gressive. (Hear, hear). As to their safety, you must receive my assurance that the accounts of every branch haA-e been minutely examined by a committee of the board, and that as a result you may rely upon my statement that the most ample provision has been made for eA-ery bad and doubtful debt, from which, thanks to the prudent management of our affairs in the colonies, we continue to keep, I am glad to say. remarkably free. -As to the profitable na.tu_ei>_r our operations, you can best judge of that fttsm the circumstance that we are enabled to >pay a dividend of 16 per cent., besides adding £25.000 to our reserve fund. As to the. progressive nature of our business, I will trouble you Avith a few figures, which are, I think, as remarkable as they are satisfactory- I have gone through the last six half-years, and I find that the assets and liabilities of the bank Avere as follows :—On the 30th of June. 1375, they amounted to £6,985,203. On the 31st December in the same year they were £7,091,494. On the 30th of June,' 1876, they had risen to £7,983,680, and on the 31st of Decsmber of that year they had further risen to £8,343,088. On the 30th June last they figured for £9,055,612, and from the statement of accounts submitted to you, which is made up to the 31st December last year, and to the 30th June in the colonies, you will see that the amount had risen to £9,651,894 ; whilst if Aye could submit to you a statement extend ing up to the present date, the total would be doubtless increased to over £10,000,000. (Hear, hear). Gentlemen, in the report whichhas just • been read to you we have unfortunately been obliged to revert again to the partial con tinuance of the drought from which some portions of the colonies have suffered now for two seasons. But although Aye sympathise with the many individual cases .of severe loss which have no doubt occurred, yet we are aware that at no time has the pastoral in fterest generally been more sound than it is at present, nor has it ever been better prepared to meet such a calamity, preceded as it was by several exceptionally good years. (Hear, hear.) Further, we must recolect that whilst the pastoral interest will at all times pro bably continue to be the most important one in Aus tralia, yet other ioterests are now rapidly extending themselves. South Australia and New Zealand are already large exporters of cereals,1 while New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania—which last has hitherto appeared to be the most stagnant of the colo nies—are steadily developing their vast mineral re sources ; and Queensland is successfully producing sugar and other tropical products. AU this points to an in creased demand for money, an increased demand for that capital which it is the business of an institution such as this to supply, and from which we may lbok for continued and enhanced profits so long as our opera- i tions are conducted in the colonies with prudeijce and care. This leads me to remark that: the paragraph in the report relating to the services of the staff generally is no mere idle compliment, and I know it is as much appreciated by the gentlemen to whom it refers as I am sure it is well deserved. (Cheers.) However strict may be the regulations laid down by the Board as to the. conduct of our business, they would really be useless were they not ably seconded-and efficiently carried, out by the gentlemen at the head of our affairs, both in the colonies and at home. I allude particularly to Mr. M'Mullen, the general.manager, and Mr Palmer, our chief officer in New Zealand, and to our excellent manager in London, Mr, Mewburn, |Cte,.,) .With



these few remark gentlemen, I turn to the most im portant paragraph in the report, that which refers; to the proposed increase of capital—a measure upon which the Directors have resolved, after the most mature con sideration, as being one calculated in the;r opinion to promote the best interests of the proprietors ; and it is satisfactory to us to believe that the shareholders gene rally approve of the course we propose to adopt, judg ing from the large number of proxies which have been forwarded to us in favour of it. It will probably be in the recollection of the shareholders present that in 1863, when our capital was last increased, authority was given to the then Board to add to the capital, which then, stood at ;£i,000,000. But at that time only £250,000 was issued, and when you consider the few statistics with which I am about to trouble you, you will, I think, aaree with me as to the wisdom of the course which the Directors now propose to follow of adding £250,000 to the capital, besides transferring a large amount to the reserve fund, which, in an institu. tion like ours, constitutes such an important element of safety to the shareholders. Comparing 1863 with 1876, the last year for which we have any statistics, I find that whereas in* 1863 the total population of the Austra lian colonies and New Zealand was under 1,200,000, it has now increased to 2,400,000. The imports stood in the former year at £34,000,000, and they have now risen to £45,000,000. The exports stood at £28,000,000, and they have now-risen to £43,000,000. (Hear, hear.) I maj- here point to the remarkable change in the re lative position of the two principal articles of colonial export—gold and wool. In 1863 gold was exported to the value of £11,000,000, whilst in 1876 theamount had sunk to £8,000,000. On the other hand, while in 1863 the value of the wool exported was £6,000,000, in 1876 it was no less than £19,000,000. (Hear, hear.) Well, gentlemen, continuing the statistics, I find that in 1863 there were in the colonies altogether 31,000,000 sheep, and there are now 62.000,000. There were then 4,060,000 of cattle, the number is now over 7,000,000. The total of the revenues of the several colonies in 1863 was about £7,000,000,. and is now £16,000,000. The total number of acres under cultivation was then 2,000,000, and it now amounts to 6,500,000. Finally, the debts of the colonies now amount to about £60,000,000, invested for the most part in reproductive works, including 3,000 miles of railway, many, of which are paying more than the interest on the cost of con struction. (Hear, hear.) Gentlemen, I think these statistics are more convincing than any arguments I could use as to the wisdom of the course which we re commend you to adopt. But before sitting down I wish to anticipate two or three objections which may be made to that proposal. I know it has been said that, admitting the truth of all such facts as I have been stating, we ought to have earlier foreseen the necessity for such a measure, and to have given an earlier inti mation of our intention to recommend its adoption. Now, gentlemen, I frankly admit that, while we have been gratified to observe how our. business has in creased, we did not anticipate that it would increase in such a rapid ratio as it has lately been doing; and this has been occasioned partly by the policy of the Government of New South Wales, and also that of Queensland, in throwing open large areas of land for selection. I am glad to say that we number amongst our constituents a body of gentle men who are second to none in Australia for wealth and for position. When these gentlemen come to us with a desire to convert their pastoral tenancies into freeholds, they naturally look to us to afford them a reasonable amount of assistance; and if. we are not prepared to render it they will take their business elsewhere —a course which we are not prepared, to allow. Again, I know an apprehension has been ex pressed that an addition to capital very often means a diminution in the dividend. Wrll, gentlemen, 1 that has been the case, I am aware, in some instances in the City of London ; but, if you consider the amount that we propose to raise, you will find that, in order to maintain, a 16 per cent, dividend, we have only to earn about 7 per cent, on the sum with which we shall be entrusted,, and 7 per_ cent, is a very moderate percentage to earn in the colonies. Finally, I would remark that the-last, and perhaps the most important objection to our scheme, is that which has been raised by a few shareholders, that we ask you to give too high a premium.. (Hear, hear, and No, no.) To that objection I may reply that amongst the largest shareholders in this institution are gentlemen sitting on this side of the table, and that it would have been most welcome to us to have proposed the issuing of new shares at a lower premium, had we considered merely our own personal interests ; but in. the course which we have adopted we have looked solely to what we believe to be the future interest of the bank. I have told you frankly that we Avant this money ;we see our way profitably to employ it; and after full consideration we have unanimously come to the conclusion to fix the price of issue at £58, as being, under all circumstances fair and reasonable; and I trust and believe you will accord to us your approval of the course we have adopted. AVith these remarks, gentlemen, I beg to propose that the report and state ment of accounts be received and adopted. Mr. AVn.LIAM 1-OTLY, in seconding the motion, thought that the shareholders generally would be ex tremely gratified with the report, and the progress which the bank had made. At one time he had thought that the premium on the ne.w issue of shares was too high, but after hearing the remar-ts of the chairman he was prepared to entirely and thoroughly endorse the action of the board. The price of issue was such, to his mind, as would keep shares in the hands of investois, and not allow the profit to go into the haiids of jobbers and dealers, as was too often the case. Mr. Wilkinson gave only a qualified support to the report and the increase in the capital, as he feared that it would lead to a decrease in the future dividends. He also objected to such a large increase in the reserve fund, because it was to his mind undesirable to entrust any body of gentlemen with a large sum of money which was not supposed to earn interest. He urged the board to reduce the premium upon the new shares to £30 per share. * Mr. Balfour hoped that the board would not take any lower premium for the new shares! because he looked upon it as a proper security for existing share holders. . \ After some further discussion of a c<_mversational character, Mr. Campbell (a director) said that he must support the adoption of the report, for the simple reason that the increase in the capital was foreshadowed by him self when he addressed the shareholders from the chair a year ago. He told them then of the enormous resources of the Australian colonies. He told them that the ex ports were greater than any comparative exports in the world; they consisted of natural productions, and were not affected by any manufacturing interests, which, unfortunately, this country was subject to ; and there fore they would require all their means' to support their business. His friend Mr. Fanning, who filled the chair last July, told them they could not stand still; they must go on, or they would become a second-rate constitution, which they were not disposed to do. Since then the colonies had increased in wealth, and it had come to this—they must either increase their capital or reduce the best and soundest business in the Australian colonies. The CHAIRMAN said the measure had not been decided upon without the most mature consideration,* and the Board were therefore not prepared to make any reduction in the premium proposed. I,t was the full, intention of the Directors to carry all the premiums received to the reserve fund ; and though, owing to the expansion of the Bank's business, branches were opened where and when necessary, there was no special inten tion of increasing the number consequent on the pro posed enlargement of the bank's capital. The report and accounts were then adopted, and the dividend declared.



SPECIAL liHE A P "I" IN E S IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew this Foi.loaving 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, beautifvO sHaciea Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of •Kxtra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes(Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus. Capes. See., 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 Yoaths' Suits, Sec, Sec, Sec, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. JobLineJof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys StraAv Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and oilier: TWEEDS. Cheap TAveeds for Boys* Wean H. Atkins. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioiningbefore then will have the 'privilejje of attending th_ opening ceremony, which AMU be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—-ar__ now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd haih-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary,



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor _ R. J. Do Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. Manager Signor A. Borzoni Musical Director ...'.., Monsieur L. Caron The Management have the honour to announce that they have made arrangements to give a series of SIX GRAND FAREWELL OPERATIC CONCERTS !' Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, 18th- March, ST. PATRICK'S DAY, AND FIVU FOLLOWING NIGHTS! Flesh Programme each Evening. Box Office at Upton's. Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Doors open at 7.30; Overture at 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.15. HENRY BEAUMONT, Agent. ALBERT II A L L, Near Theatre Royal, Queen-strf.et. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION ! CROWDED HOUSES! CROWDED HOUSES ! A Most Refined and Intellectual Entertainment. GREAT AND INCREASING SUCCESS !.! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO -NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, _3T GRAND NEW PROGRAMME ! "®9 . LONDON'S- VARIED SCENES! TO-NIGHT I A VISIT TO THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS! WONDERS OF ANIMAL LIFE ! LONDON AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. An accomplished Pianist presides OA rer the Pianoforte. MILLION PRICES: 2s. and ls. "■ Doors open at 7.30, to commence at-S o'clock. THE SHAREHOLDERS. OP THE HD3EBNIAN BAND] Will celebrate St; Patrick's Day by a BALL, in, LORNE-STKEE-T HAli, j On MONDAY, the 18th March, IS7S. DOUBLE TICKETS...... A 105..6 d.. Dancing to commence at 9 p;rn. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. : - J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson- and Hexey Bremsas,. Master of Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempaey's. Shamrock Hotel,. Wellesley-street; H. Brennai-3, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Eortzer. Grccors,. Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. O T. . P AT R I C X ' S D A Y. ANNUAL RACE MEETING,. Willbeheidatthe- EAST TAMAKI HEADS FARM,. ON MONDAY, 13th MARCH,. 1878.. Judge:: Mr. Samuel Morrin. Stewards : Mr. Alfred Buckland Mr.. W. J. Marks Mr. Charles Roberts Mr. James Rowe SMARTER: : Mr. B. P. Donnelley. Clerk of Scales : Gle-it op the Course:; Mr. W. J. Marks Mr. T. Stephens. HANDICAP HURDLE' RACE of 25 soys.,. second horse to save stakes. Distance, 2; miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. MAIDEN PLATE of 15 fovh. Second hoise to-. save stakes. Distance, IJ. miles. Weight, for age. For all horses Avho have never won. an advertised face of tho value of 15 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. ST;. PATRICK'S HANDICA P of 30 soys. Second horse to save stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy.. Distance, 2 miles. FLYING STAKES of 20'sovs. Second horse to save stakes. Weight for age. Distance,.^ miies. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of: 10 sovs.g R^fLES.. Three horses to start in. all races, or no race.. The decision of the stewards in all oases to be, final. Protests must be accompanied with fiL which will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. ,„ ; ' The Auckland Racing. Club Rules avill be strictly adhered to. Nominations lor St.. Patrick's Handicap and Handicap Hurdle Raoe to close on TUESDAY next, March 12,. 1878, at 8 p.m., Avith £1 enclosed, totheSecretary, Haymarket, Auckland. Weights will be declared immediately thereafter. Acceptances by 1 o&lock on FRIDAY next,, at which time General Entries Avill close. First race to stait at 12.30 p.m.- ■ ' i. S. BUCKLAND, - Hon.. Sec. TENDERS for Supplying Refreshments, and for Race Cards, at the above Race Meeting, will be received by the Secretary, Haymarket,. Auckland, up to.THIS 5C VENING 12th March, at 8 o'clock. J. S. BUCKLAND, Hon.. Sec. TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES. School Committees .are requested to furnish the information as to Names, &c, onthe printed forni3 of Return forwarded to the late Com mitteea for that purpose. VINCENT E. RICE, . ■ ■ Secretary. X> U BltlC Li B _R A riTS. , Board of Ed ; _jca.ticn» Auckland,.March IL IS7S. The sum £1025-7j-_ having been allotted to this Board, under the provisons of "The Public Libraries Subsidies Act, 1.877," far distribution among Public Libraries Avithin the Auckland Provincial District,, this Hoard requests the Managers of Libraries io furnish, as soon as possible, the following information in respect of their Libraries ;— ii Name of Library.. 2. Amount of voluntary subscriptions actually received luring the year 1877. 3* Copy of rules an 1 regulations, with scale of subscription ana other fees (if any). VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. -VIEW GOLDEN PAIFGOLD MINING JlI COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition sianed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company Avill be held, at the Office of the Company, No. 11, 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. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager, •- Anoklaad, 6th March, lg*§, ■ Jtf O T I C E. DR. YOUNG feat Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next houso tn the Ncav Qa.edom'g, Hotel.