The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-No. 3,482

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY. MARCH 8, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



r-K i dTEAM TO LONDON, J_> VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. _\T^|||||p> ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3 847 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, win 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 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. *s&___^ "O EGU LA R MONTHLY -sSSXgp*'JLA; STEAM COMMUNICATION •^^^^between AUCKLAND, SYDNKY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favonrite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan; may be expected here again about the 2nd of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. : For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 7,1878. FNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—M<vrch s IS7B-. FOR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PiCTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Mantcau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oritEET Wharf. Taoto „.. Thursday, 14th, 4p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — HAWEA .. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY^from Wellington). Wakatipu Saturday, 16th March — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaica.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hatvea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, AVELLINOTON, LYTTEL * TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — s_" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM T*O THE THAMES ,J|||||g;O AND COROMANDEL. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 12 migniglit Durham—Saturday, 6 p.m. From Thames— Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. Not responsible for Goodg or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jg|j||gO LAND AND the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time .Table: From Auckland— Friday; Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmana. 4.30 p.m. From Thames— Friday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, os. FRASER & TINNE, agents. -sife&_^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JillS^ JJ MAHURANGT, MATAKANA. ~^asaBaB^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Klawatj, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcela put on board with but a shipping note. • For_ei g htori P assageapply c tO sE;Y & spy> S6S£^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA £3 WATERS. . For Kaipara Heads, Toica Toka, Whaka- HARA, TB KOPURU, MITATAI, ArATAPU, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. Thes.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. CASSY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ON the KAIPARA. •^^^B& The a#g# 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'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 .' WAIUKU. "^^^^ The s.s. L ALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 9—Saturday, 8 am. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. 11—Monday, 10 a.m. 11—Monday, 2 p.m. 13_Wed., 11.45 a.m. 13— Vied., 2 p.m. 16—Saturday, 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, 7 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays und Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. . Orders to collect Good 3 left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LAKNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket *52^. CJTEAM TO AND FROM RIV_RHEAD 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 Bim_ead—S.s. City o£ Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON.



«S3tfW imOR RUSSELL, WANGA l|||g|ig;j_ ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers, booked and small narcels prepaid at the Ofliee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. SBss? FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tb.6 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 6 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Stnffa' 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 permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. '^saSss1 The pa- OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 9—Saturday, S a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon 11—Monday, 10 a.m. 11—Monday, 2 v.m. 13-Wednesday, 10 a.m. 13—Wednesday, 2 p.m. 15 -Friday, 3 p.m. 16—Saturday, S a.m. For Muiinkcui Heads and Wliatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single F-res. 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather tnd other circumstances permitting. order 3to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiu's, Auction J'ari, will be attended to. Towage oii Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, "_>.a_ T>ASSENGERS: LINE OF jSffpl^ -*- ' PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «g_%ffgj___ owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare, is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment lor 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, V Agents CRUICKSHANK _ CO.. J THE NORTHERN WAI ROA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKE PLACIS 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. Dargavitle and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. <Sa£§_^T&TAIKATO STEAM JNA/L 3&Blifi__ » ▼ GATIOX & COAL' MINING 3!iasaa*awCO_iPANY (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, 9d : Deck, 63. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, -is. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, 4s; Deck, 2s CJ. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge every Monday. YVednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tranship passengers to Cambridge. NOTICE. To Shippehs 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 '" Car© 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 Rail way at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as thoso charged by Railway. - FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-Btreet. 2nd March. 1878. HI. M. IRONCLAD CORVETTE c CHRISTOFERO COLOMBO. Through the courtesy of the Commander (Conte Napoleone Canevero), special permission has been granted to the North Shore Ferry Co.'s Steamers to convey visitors to the above War Ship, commencing on SATURDAY, the 9th instant, at 12 noon. The Steamers will leave every twenty minutes in the afternoon. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ~7Z~ir nnHE NEW ZEALAND _S3&Pgfe. JL SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED 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 WANGANUIH3G RANGITIKI 12271 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 saloon s and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with eveiy requisite for the com fort of the passengers, Who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced ma ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH- 93. Queen-street MONEY" TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M" "ON^Y~TO~LEN"D, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereu.—W. H. Con nell, V _can Lane. ONEY to LEND o_ first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-Btreet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rnasell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-Btreet. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of Firat-claas Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ■



TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, tl VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys. 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, is.; 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. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Famil? BUTCHER, Quean-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.—Dealer am Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs WA. WATERMAN beg* to inform c his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where lie hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. WT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V o CG_OUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaporhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic filass, Picture^Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to si-:a, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STREET. CL AR X E BROTII ER S, (Late Crombies)," Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. FRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and- Famenoth. JAMESBL A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKICT. 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. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROT 11 E RS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, - Saddlery, Saddler*' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bolting, Suction and Delivery-Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololoniea. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM EUS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &0., at highest market rates, in any quantity: Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rales. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. U CXL AND HAT MAN UF ACTO R V W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hilt, & Fenton), By Special c ~ j?i?i?^ _5-_ Appointment to his Excellency ««_»*v r<_*^^_t»- 1 the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. X Ti T R A F F O RD, SURGEON $£p£K% Wakefield- DBNTIS T, yZSSx? BTRBBT. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). IL S X INNER, 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. JX Q WIN NERT ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeake Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work s 23" Country Orders punctually attended to. / IAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General \_> Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Brituih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. TOHNOO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of -which can be dcait 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. WIXE V' S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixoy'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 Sauare, London. _ - — - DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. WE ARE NOW OFFERIJN G 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. od., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. ATEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM j3i mission agency, Norgrove 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 uectioa 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 beat atten tion. London. November 16. 1876.



TAMES BUT C H E R _» CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Bhip's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. ' [Established 1858.] WJ . MARKS, • 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-Pi assure 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. HAilfflfiTON. On and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, the above business will be carried on in Stich bury's Buildings. Queen-street (nex.tdoor to Mr. Alfred Buckland's). A M I L T 0 N, WAIKAT 0. SANDES& CO.. CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Havo always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, . &C. cCC. &C. *' Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. S?T Agent: Auckland Bvbnihb Star. O £5 A N D H S~~ o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest 'notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. 1A CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, 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, Rent's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted ._ aALV AN IS E D IRON W ORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasnttingof every style done at shortest notice. . Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ■ S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed, alljnis 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. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Aucela Waterworks, WKLLESLEY-BTRKET. AiiciKXAvr:. jMHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER V The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turnino in all its Bkanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Prico Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC^' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can fbe left at No. 30, In v ranee Buildings. WE 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. K3T Give them a trial. gSAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. TSj E O R G E AXE RS, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of. Tallow. O THE WORKING ME N 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. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 163 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —153 „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronalcson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wynd-ham-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, £ — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 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 §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his floods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. *_• Comparison Invited. . A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON j\_ 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—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in Bums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed: — " Repayments extend- p w k Total amount ing over er weeK« Repayable. 8. 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 IS 3 DEPOSITS receivedl repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, t Secretary.



GRAMMAR SCHOOL; \_J 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.! Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and4th October. FAIIQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. PR EPARA TO R V S~C^fO^~L, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at hey 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 Goods, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP OUR AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A T INABU RV& £i 0., 201 &206, quekn-strebt, 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 mo3t reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. M~r7 f. b. wood ha m TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. / milOS J. HARBUTT, Wiiolesale Brush Manuf*\.cturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 57_ ear packages •_* 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the most Choico Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian. GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Painta Zinc White Colours Turps "Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosiou 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 STiZEET. Auckland, January 23,1878. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN &-BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock 7KTEW "pRUITS &( JjiANCY A RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit • n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. French Fruit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fiss, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. HPine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly f 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 & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. ;S'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 Aftiles, suitable for Picni Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. ■I}* TTEWIN & T>ROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS. v THE HP POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite JL Corner to the United Service Hotel. Ana at Grahamstown and Shorthand. ; 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 PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks . &c., &c. &c.



T OCAL TESTIMONY PULVERM ACH ER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (recently improved). Vital energy, it is well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-elcctric_ fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests ikelf, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail ments, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Feni'ilo Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c, &c, &c. This is no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACI-lER'3 GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this electrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years' successful experience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The following is spontaneous and remark able :— "Auckland, November 28,1377. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6J yeara I have not been free from it for one minute; and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in which bas been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has iieen something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. "1 am, yours truly, "James Slator. ; " G. Aickin, Esq., Chemist, "Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent : AICKIN, THE PHARMACY, QUEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. SPECIAL /'<HEAP f INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Line 3 During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, aa bright aa 3Old 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 Umbrella 3, splendid value, at 5/11 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 Plolidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coat 3, 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'Linejof Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boysl Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large j Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H. Atkins.' TW" O T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. riAKTING, GILDING,. & c Branch Establishment: No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R. C V, 57, Wakefield-street. 1W" OTI v _ 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 iequests regarding the above. Persons 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 Office Queen-streot ARE OFFERING all our STRAW V T HATS at 50 per cent. UNDER COST. ij_. A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. L O T H I N Ci MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $5_ Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO &. M c X A I G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT , |WE HAVE Boys' Suit 9, from 10s: Youths' Suits, from 203. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from-17s. 6d. ■ CARGO & M c X A I G, Otteen-street. „ SHIRTS, ~m Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. _. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid. Best French Cambric, special patterns, _. 6d. and ss. Cd. fjAEGO & TL| CX£ AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next R. Waters. Confectioner;



ALBERT HALL, Near Theatre Royal, qoekn-strket. CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION ! A Most Refined a^td Intellectual Entertainment. great and increasing success!!! Lakge and Fashionalle Audiences. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! ssr Grand Special Programme. "®a EMBRACING THB MARVELS OF THE WORLD ! Introducing, by request of large numbers of citizens. TURKISH AND RUSSIAN VIEWS! The MaernifiCjSnt CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE! &c, &c. &c. RUSSrANj ST. PETERSBURG, 11. RUSSIAN VIEWS. \ Moscow, &c. . f VIEWS. Portrait of the Emperor of Russia. The late War Tragedies, together with the pre sent menacing attitude of Russia, and the deiected aspect of Turkey, invest these countries with a world-wide interest. • THE BIG ENGLISH GUN ! THB BIG RUSSIAN GUN! BRITISH INTERESTS, ILLUSTRATED BY VIEWS OF EGYPT, THE BOSPHORUS, &C. FRENCH SCENESi " La Belle France" before the War! ± Pau vie France after the War (Showing the pomp and glory of the French Nation before the German invasion, ana tne .subsequent ruin of her Public Buildings.) SCENES OF DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY THE COMMUNE. M. Thiers wept over his countrymen s desola tion of their own beautiful land. The above are thrilling illustrations. Italian Scenes of Unsnrpasaed Beaatji Switzerland's Lovely Scenery. Mount St. Bernard's Monks and the Dogs. Views op Egyyt (Sequel to " Mose in Egitto"). Together with Views of thb Most STflrrcmd and Wonderful Scenery in hie World. Real Snow Storms! Vesuviu3 in Eruption S Other Novelties too numerous to mention. THE WORLD'S MOST SUPERB STATUARY, Gracefully delineating- the Form and Passions of Humanity. The Entertainment concludes with the amusing Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! $3, N.B.—Colonial Scenes in preparation. MILLION PRICES.: 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock._ THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in LORNE-STREKT HAT.L, On MONDAY, v the ISth March, 1378. DOUBLE TICKETS 10s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. . John Patterson axd Henry Brennan, Master ot CereuiQnies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. Brensian's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Fortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Saturday, march 9, 1878. Programme -.— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes." THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes.! HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two ONE MILE" HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION KACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes, POLE JUMP.—One Prize. QUARTER-MILE LEVEL RACE.-Two Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).- Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 23. 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. TVE-OPENJNG OF ST. DAVID'S Jl\j PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. This Church, situate at Junction of Kyber Pass ' and Upper Symonds-street, will be Re-opened on SUNDAY NEXT, the 10th instant, under the auspices of the Presbytery of Auckland. The Morning Service, at 11 o'clock, will be conducted by the Rev. D. Brace, General Agent of the Church, and in the" Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. R. Somorvillc. Collections will be made at both services in aid of the Building Fund. JOHN SHAW, Sec. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. MR. C. A. ROBERTSON, Of the Grammar School, Will deliver a juECTURE, in the Lecture Hall, On FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, Bth March, 1878. Subject : MOHAMMEDAN CONQUEST AND RUSSIAN AGRKSSION. Selections of Music. Colonel Haultain will preside. Admission, Is. Commence at eight O clock. Proceeds on behalf of the Association. ¥TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3( 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 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie aubiect to special arrangements. Promptly Paid. ftWOTmrc P. PTKTtCH! Manager IS it anything like common. sense to go and «p"end your Money in Slop Clothing1, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92 t Queen-street, and Buy a WJiOle Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers ahd.Ve3t f SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., -•— 92, Queen-street mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. i • 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. JB'AITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, December 19. ' SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby civen 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 Bth, 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. . , ;> v A. BO^RDMAN, , Manager... . Auckland, March 6th, 1878.