The Evening Star.

Fol. IX—No. 2,468

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



tdNJL ©TEAM TO LONDON, "W^^^W VIA THE SUEZ CANAL .^^MMs^'- ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's anagnificent steamer LUSITANIA, :3,8'25 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, -will leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the 22nd day •of February ; ana MELBOURNE, on SATUR DAY, the 2nd day of March, 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, oflfers 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 i 3 confidently expected •to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. CHIMBORAZO, 3,825 -tons, 3000 horse power effective :—From Sydney, on TUESDAY, '.2nd day of April; from Melbourne, on WED NESDAY, 10th day of April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to _BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). - Time Table—February, 1878. <for taranaki, nelson, picton, ■wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manuicau. 'Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TTaranaki Tuesday, 19th, 9 a.m. 12 noon. IFOR TAURANGA, POVERTY IUI, .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM QuEEN oraEET Wharf. TAUPO . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — "Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th. 3 p.m. — NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. CtOTORUA.. Tuesday, 19th, i p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS! "Wakaka.. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. __' _ _ Rotorua.. Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — *W Cargo must be alongside one hour before "time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL * NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,|||||||gk3 LAND and the THAMES. S5 T F A "M F1 Tm ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Ttme Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4p.ro. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Vrom Thames— "Wednesday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Friday. Kotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, 03. FRASER fc TINNE, agents. «g£k^£^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES .j^^^^O AND COROMANDEL, ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any 'Of the Company's steamers at os. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3a 6d and os. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. . From Thames— Durham—Tuesday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 12 noon Durham—Friday. 11.30 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday. 11 p.m. For Coroniandel — Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—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. TTIXCUKSIONTO WAIWERA JjPggjjg; JO_ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. ■ _ ■ J. CASEY & SON. «3_sa_£^ QTEAM TO AND FROM 3__§§|g;£3 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 Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SO?*. '■Skfe- BJiOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^gJM^JO 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 Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI^AND MAN GAP AT. 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 TAUItANGA.; To connect with the p.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay OF Plenty Ports. The s.s. RO WEN A will le&ve as follows:— Friday, 22nd February Wednesday, 27th February At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). MCGREGOR, Manager. «wa. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J__3ftr3fes w JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA wmrmvtfp&et Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leaclenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. ORUTOTCSHANK Sr. CO.. ) W■ A I U X U* •^fes^sS** The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 20—Wednesday,8a.m. 20—Wednesday, 12noon 23—Saturday, 10 am. 23~Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. &Towaee of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. KUJbj, ~^fc^ -am OR WAIUKU. fl\&(gfX9i^&' fi^ Thes . s ;_ A LLAßOOKHwillleave tor Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 20— Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20—Wednesday, 12 noon 23—Saturday, 10 a.m. 23—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orderato 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. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Otiehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket



sgjto*. REGULAR MONTHLY .3|lllS||>;JL\i STEAM COMMUNICATION ssssbE^between AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. ' i The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the oth of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8, 1878. i£jS<Jk ~P & °" COMPANY ■ - -r jl "Wiutn Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at our office. URUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8. 1877. j^gsT T? ° R LEV UK A '^^^^^^^ The schooner CgSare^Ea AGNES DONALD, J. Murray, Master, will sail as above posi tively on SATURDAY next, 23rd instant: For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, February 19, 1878. *i&k|^OTEAM. ON THE KAIPARA. •dsisiiSs- The g B , KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata k»he, 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 COE*K, 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. !-K i TTTAIUKU AGRlCUL jffag^Sl^s. V V TURAL SHOW, i) J||||||||g^'WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20. 1878. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m., returning after the Show. Return Tickets—Five Shillings. GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. WAIUKU AGRlCUL ;ffSjpp§g» W TURAL SHOW. The p.s. OREGON Will leave Onehunga on WEDNESDAY, at 8 a.m., arid return at 12 midnight. M. H. ROE. <SStite>wTriOU WAIROA AND SJ WAIHEKE. TIME TABLE P.S. 'RUBY.' For Wairoa and Waiheke: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Friday, i p.m. From Wairoa and VVaiheke: Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Parcels, &c can be left at James Smith's, Custom-house-street, from whom all informa tion can be obtained. *S3s**> QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA .y-^tegg £3 waters. Fob Kaipjvra Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca hara, tb kopo'ru, mr'i'atai, aratafu, 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 ~^^^^adiieadayjjin.4-Fri!aay morn inMssengers leave Auckland, per TSfnrxnr COKK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 t».m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «s*^^: "Ij^or the hot springs, WkM^Z, 8 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will'allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- but a shipping note. For freight orjpasßage apply^ y , & gQN .- » nnHE NEW ZEALAND J*§2|fiKfc^ X SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. :: 10 8 il OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1033 WAIROA.... 1057 . PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA..BB3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are pi the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to' meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com brt of the passengers, who are provided with jedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most libei-al. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas 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, andalsofor 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. «k*i. ITIIRST SHIP FOR -LON jSgggg^ _BJ DON DON DIRECT. j|l||||i||^ The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register. Capt. Archd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. * For freight or passage apply to The Nkw Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. ~K i mHE NETHEBLANDS- JjkDgS. J- STEAM NAVIGATION (Under Contract with the Dutch and South Australian Govbrments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BAT AVI A, calling at Cooktoww, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya. *nd Singapore, on February 13th, April 27th, July 9fh, September 20th, and December 2nd, 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to BLDRED te CO., Sydney. KAiackland^February 8, 1878; TT 0R L^^DON DlßECT «!H'^^^y>. The fine Al Clipper Ship ■SUbbbßm may queen, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com nrander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the Undersi^ed^a^er^ral rates ntgfQ OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CKUICKSHANK&COJ and Cp,



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, 3a.: Wa^ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price S3, 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND . Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order' Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg* to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter"s, nearly opposite the Theati-e Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore SBll, 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 be 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. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, « COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OiJp, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Olass, Picturet.Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies). Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, -Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "pi RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BIAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The busine°s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M-nager. 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 Delivery.Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tullow.Bceswax, &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 Manufactprers, W. H. F E.N. T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c^J^j&£f<ksi!?T-^> Appointment Excellency ~£*23teir~S2££~'iiJ& the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, Q.ITE^N-STEtEET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand,. At iJiII.AND. ■jV| R. T. T~R A F F OR D r SURGEON o££§§=s!k. Wakefield- DENTIST, fQj^S& street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDES, CA.RPKNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c., &c. I T QWINNERTON, 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- •' : iJ3T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. S O P P X T, • ■ Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ' jVuekland. -■8, WYNDHAM-STREET, tz; : .—: °' ! ■ ■ w m UTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL ' 8~8 DECORATIVE PAINTER. 'P3 — ' ~ Estimates furnished, and experienced 25 &3 ■ Workmen cent to all parts of the ,_. Province. . O Q ' '. ■ J.H. requests attention of Builders and M 'Z others to his New Glazing . Tariff. "•:,,. W H J. HENDERSON. TO & * . . O *; ~ ? 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. |O H N QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and : . . suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Paßi sengers. »»»». -~™«- «-™» •VTIXEY'S BLACK LEA D. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead Is the cheapest and best for polishins: 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. y=j H S A^ L i DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZJE, December 3 1877.



TAMES BUTCHER *i CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &c Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. ___________ 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 Plumbixg Requisites, 74, C H A P E L - S T R E E T, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pieusure 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. ITAMILTON, WAIKAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety.. 4_" Agent: Auckland Evknins Star. \nn g. sandes ! JL • 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. *P H EA P TOMBSTONES \y CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT. BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street. Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give U3 a call beford purchasing elsewhere. [A 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 Aucklandthat he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near M>\ Hcnt'd. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IKON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron an r! Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _t the Works, Wellesley-street. PlumbiAg 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 Brat-class machinery, and having completed all. nis arrangements for manufacturing-, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach,- train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive inimodiarp attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, WKTjLKSLBY-STRKKT. Ar'ntri.iv—. mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, WYNDHdM-STREKT, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON sTraiTtytrß^mavjad t_ Wpre suitable Premises, trFa Ts?fti_t~afrqr3e?^ receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made np without their presence, by a system of seif-measurement, to be had on application. r\ A T' S ! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HA LL' & CO.



■\\TE DETEST "PUFFING," but it is T T not such to advertise the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. IW.. equal to what any other House in town are selling at 93. 6d. £3T Give them a trial. gSAMUEL COOMEBi & CO., 92, Queen-street. LWIN X 1) I C X S O N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. K. Wnytei or of Chainptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. . f^~ E O X G E AKi£ R *>> \JC Fbeeman'sßay j SOAP AND CANDLE WORK 4' Cash Buyers of Tallow. L O THE WORKING W*> N, OF AUCKLAND. We can now give 'you a rea>? g°Od BLACK CLOT El COAT for 12s. 6d., W" worth 255. ' SAMUKLCOp^S^Ca,^ ' 92, Queen-street. AIK A T 6~~COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are how delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, irhm their Mines at Rna waro, Huntly Station, a*follows:— 5 tons, and ..nder 25t0n5.,.. 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 ions .... 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards* .... 15s „ Slack ' /•••••■ 12s6d „ Delivered at Aucklaid or Onefcunga Railway St Ste<am'ers and Manifactories subject to special be senjo Mr James Roxaldson, Manager, Huntly, or : Agent. 7, Wyndham-stree, Auckland. - XT E-W ZEALAND INSURANCE J^.' COMPANY. S-IRK AND MARINE. Capital ;.. I •• •• - fi1,000,000. Reinsurance Funq .. .. .. £100,000.. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Pibperty jnay be effected with this Company. _ __ Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and aa.ling vessels, Risks on Specie subject t.o special arrangements. «ar !/)ww Promptly Paii>. OEOROK. V. PIWIfCK Manager M~ M~C LA C H L A N, « 218, QUEKN-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 Alpaocas ana Coras M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - .■■'-■_.' 1 case Cream and Nary Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosjery J..RJM. over ML in diamond, over A §47- -1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. LOHRAINK XR.M. 07er 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 i» diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLftshlan paying Cush for his Oooda ia able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than, spy other house in the trade. *«ar Comparison Invited.



Mii F. B. WOOD 11 A M . TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N. B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "OONSONEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter r)ays for this year are :* April 29, July 15, and October 7. fHENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOjL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. TMPORTANTNOTICE. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m DINING ROOMS "S9 have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience oE his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th« most spacious and comfortable, as well as the beat ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room; of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Thnre are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years ia a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious.' EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustra*<id and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he willi in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past, cfSE. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local?/ ---mannfactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street "West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. A~U~L r& S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTKRS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner op "Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plui.ibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices Riven on application. CiHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER \_J 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 Thriving in aix its BitANCHrea.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lees, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC ' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. IJIN COURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY^ MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinoi 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marb'es. or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and eve^y description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free o** pplication. . "~! ~ rp^»' HARBUTT, Xrnat.esiAtM Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland.



MX. FAULDEIi, Bole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all lequests regarding the above. Persons desiring to havo 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 Inapector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qneen-atre.ot PA~P E 11 HANG INGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 m- packages -st 574 PAPEKHANGINGS, Fjom Common to the most Choice Designs in 001-D. Sckim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS; SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) j 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 o£ every description.- Wholesale and Retail. ] w. phillipps & son, :■: Oil C LOUR. AMD GLASS MERCHANTS, U ' 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. ■\ UCKLAND GAS COMPANY ■^ (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton. at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agrepd, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. . Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d Pel tto an of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. _ T>LUE POST DINING KOOMS, Jt> • LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEXT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. THOMAS~POWELL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue PostDmmg Rooms in Victoria-street), Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to A-uckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the i Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT. CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY, I gCQMBINED WITH I ECONOMY.



moWN OF MERCER HIGHWAY _k. DISTRICT. Notification of the Valuation List. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the Town of Mercer Highway District for the years 1878-79, is now open for ii,spection at the Post office, Mercer- All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Mercer, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy o? every such objection must be left at tho Post-office, Mercer, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. The Assessment Court above re ferred to, will bo held in the Court-hcuse, Mercer, at 10.30 a.m., on the 13th day of March, 1878. THOMAS WELLS, Chairman Town of Mercer District Board. January, 16th, 1878. m O W~\T~l L D E R S. TENDERS will be received up to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for Alterations and Additions to the Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zealand, at Napier. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MA HONEY. v Architect. T^EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Wellington-Masterton Railway. OARTERTON CONTRACT (Formation and Permanent Way). Length abottt 20 Milks 41 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 23rd January, 187 \ Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WUJDNESDA V, the 6th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the .Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Carterton Contract." Plans and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Put'lic Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post Office, Grey town, Wairarapo, at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telesraph Office by noon of the samo date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender i 3 lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- Ger.eraFs Deposit Account only, and not.to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Enerineer-an-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices.



~ftj~ E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR ROLLING STOCK. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Kail way Wagons, similar to those now in use on the JNew Zealand Railways, including all iron and wood work. By command. :- JOHN CARRUTHERS, . ' Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington. 9th Febfuaiy, 1878. "|7!REEMAN\S BAY-"ROADWAY- R£- JD CLAMATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DR AXE-STREET, &C. ( Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 4th, 1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESD AY, 20tk instant, for works as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor.,--' ■ The Councildo not bind themselvesto:accept any tender. ■ ' ; Tenders to be endoreed 'Freeman's Bay SS VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA- STREET, AUCK LAND. :. Tenders are invited.-for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery; and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working^ order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe' Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation^ Tenders for the whole or any. portion of the' above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. - . ~: \^m The lowest or any Tender not' nccess^r 1 ' accepted.' -works. Full particulars can be ob i tainedV"t* leg?rara-.. ; or will be posted upon applicat^ n - ■'-]"' By order of the Directoi-c/d. J3SNKINP, ■/ j- ' Secretary. ■\ TJCKLAND "W A TER SUPPLY. "^" rIT." Town Clerk's OlflCe, Feb. 1,1878. The following REDUCED RATES for Water Supplies are chargeable, from this sate on ; . all Rateable Properties:— .-". Ordinary Supply. < Rateable value exceeding £100 and not exceeds ilig £200, reduced from 4 to 3 .per. cent, Rateable value exceeding £200 and upwards, reduced from i to 2£ per cent. Other assessments to be "as before. ■; : - :. ■ Supplies for Fire Extinguishing Purposes only, from 2to 1 per cent. : - ■■ „•""■"' Meter Supplies, reduced from 2s 6d to 2s. per } thousand gallons." '~.'- ■ , ; Shipping; . : Is For Local Steamer's Jioiiers, reduced from 2s tQ; Is per tun " '••■.•;*<'■ , i rv 5 All other Shipping Supplies reduced from 4S to 2*pertun . ,- . ,■ •-, ita- ,- > J'- Supplies other than those already fixed, at such prices as may be determined by the taty Council. p A. PHILIPS; Town Clerk. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small f sums at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Illgh-street. MONEY TO" LEND, ou Mortgalge.— i!\ Ring, Agent, Shortland-Btreet. ; , ONEY TO" LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. Hi. Con neli, Vulcan Lane. '.■...- [ . ONEY to LEND ■on . first-class; free hold security, at low rates of interest.— K. O. DYER, ShortJand-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or sMall sums at a moderate rate of Interest— . Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. , .. , :,- .-:■; MONEY TO LEND, in largeror temaU sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, flhortland-streei. next, the Post-ortice. .., £ . MulNiii- xv -LJbiND on MOKTGAGE . - Solicitor, > Vulcan Lane. |"\ N ;S AL E, AT_COST PRIDES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting,^Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, B?a,s Fittings for Gas and Water' Pipes, 8-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, &c.,.&c. N Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS; VICTORIA-ST' EET. . -T Z O V E T T, j^L. TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, - WBLI.KBI.WK-STBERT.. \ Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Bine Superfine Cloths..and Doeskms; also, West of England, MosgjeL aad othar TA e good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate- Tweed thoroughly shrunk before makxng uiv The Trade supplied at a very small advano on cost for cash. ■ ■ ■■ WAIKAW AU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM^OUSE-STBEICT and BttEAKW ATER ROAD. E. CARR a. -JKS^ffiS^*- - WHITOS»oS^aUTw PIlU OT Smi^ls, PaS^gs, Upys|,;BLQCKS



THEATRE R O V A Proprietor R. J. DcLias. JDirector Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director. .Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager....Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee. Unqualified Success of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Last Night but Four of the Season. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING^ In compliance with a very general request, and in consequence of its very successful rendi tion on Saturday evening, will be repeated (for the last time), Rossini's Glorious and Imperish albe Opera, MOSE IN EGITTO ! In which, the whole Opera Company will appear. Egyptians :— Faraone .. .. .. fignor g. Gambi-tti Amenoi. Signor E. Camero Anflde Signor A. Berzoni Osiride .. ... .- Signor A. Tessada Sinaidc .. .. .. Signora M. CarantiV'; Hebrews:— Mose Signor G. Cesari Elisero Signor P. Paladini Maria .. ... ... Sigaora M. Venosta Anaide Signora A. Guadagnini TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY): - Vice-Regal Command Night! Under the Distinguished Patronage, and in the Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THK MARQUIS OF NORMANBY, K.C.M.G., Governor and Conimander-in-Chief, The Makchiojjkss of Nohmanbyand Sbite, Will be presented Bellini's Grand Opera, NO R M A! Doors open at 7.30; overture at 7.45. Terms of Subscription : Six Dress Circle (trans ferable), available for any night, One Guinea, and a Half; Six Orchestra Stalls (Reserved), Or* Guinea. Admission:- Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, ' Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Cariages may be ordered at 10.30. Fu.k •; List Entirely Suspended. O. NOBILI. Agent. IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW KiCADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NKW ZEALAND, BY J. Chantkky Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited). .Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street Wellington--Lyon and Biair, Lambton-Quay Christchurch—Whitcombe and Temperton ; Dunedin, H. Wise and Co. Sold by all the principal Booksellers of the Colonies. - Price, lsj hpo CLOSE PARTNER SHU X ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs Revil & *miih, in Freeman's.Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Hoard Reclamations, and with water f ron tage to the Waitem ata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon al Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting BreaKing down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. KEVIL akd ■ SMITH, upon the premises" or to Messrs. Masbfieep & Co., Albert, I. on Foundry. TVTOTIU3 OF II EMOV AL.



THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE ■■>'- INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, tar Re M O V ED m "; To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES-&• DALDY, ■■-■•:- QUEEN-STREET. rr\ HEG RAIN, TRAI) E. • ■.-,: (•: TO FARMERS ASD OTHERS. ." Acting on the suggestion of some oi" or.r con- ' etifcuents. both Growers-and Purchasers, we purpose holding. ' - ■ •' , ■ PERIODICAL SALTCSOF GEAESTBY ..... : AUCTION, ... '■■'-;-. - .-..- '':'■,. ' ifiLt our Stores in Gashel and %lanchester-gSms-Ja PillfiHfllEiM?r' °'*T*tmT'" X" °®don thcJgwgjj K #^---- i-**r *" and hnvinp-'f?CTlWiiL I| —^..^f^ttj'fi■ ■iw£jiLZ'J J^j-» $**- p"■ ' to vendors and purcnasßWß*«»»J«iJ*»£^Sl_'>"' Samples of each lotto be submitted wil!"^^;. , View in store twenty-four hours befo - ,;-• '■■1' j^"- —~ ofsale. ■...-..-■ ■-■-•. . ~^>*?"^''"" j*^' j We can nfFer.grPAt . •i-^^SJ'Alwi '• mo : FACILITIES FOR SJP««v Christt /mi cl. ~ . ■-—- — placed in our hands^^? market Bruv-*^,;: Lvft^lton and iri**s?S'views.we Can UiiiiT3rt>*Bii^_^ come nStofSS<i!ffwte of the-Pfciuce abioadT^--^^ l-hp <=hii>«-cpared to make ■;'■:; '• > W*^" ADVANCES upon it on favourab'e terms. v^e are alwray» Tn:receipt of the latest advice 3 fr< m the principal towns in the Colony, and also ■throughout Australasia, and wilL.-glad.ly affbr information to those who confide their produce to our care, "tf '- ■ ; - • V Our charges will be on a very moderate cale . : JAMESON BROTHERS & CO., . . .Christchiirch. NoTE.-rConi3acks supplied at r the fewes current rates. •^/ HA S H T O N A N D S0 H • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE



.:; -.. ; ■■: •- --AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insubance Building ' •" ■ QUEEN-STREET, A UCKXANI). FOR SALE, GRAF^ON ROAD.—A well-built FamUy Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment. So feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roor, verandah, stable, &c. r .with nne view both back aIisORTH SHORE".—Eligible sites at Stake's i FOR SALE OK LEASE, a splendidly-situated Suburban Property of five acres of Rich. Vol canic Land,- comfortable Residence; containing five rooms,' also Stable* carriage-house, with hay-loft over, and cow-baila; a splendid garden and croquet-l^wri*. planted with shelter and ornamental trees; a good! orchard stocked with the' choicest vines and all kinds of fruit trees in full bearing; 'Bussea pass ; every half-hour. Price,. £700; £300 can remain on mortgage. To rent, £75 per annum. : ''!.'""' J . " . . ARARIMU.—4OacreB of Land in the Parish ° HKPJBUItN-STREKT.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah. Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, GardeD; and every convenience for a.family ; allotment, 36 feet frontage,-by-119 feet deep. -This House.is fur nished; and the owner is desirous of selling House and .Furniturß together as it stands- Fmther particulars.can. be obtoined upon apnu "fflffife tn^ aERT-ITR E ETS.-A Free; hold Property, having ».frontage e£ 30 feet eacc to EHitt and AlbertTStreeta, with a deptn or 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 froriage. ; . , Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET,:—- I ST:-GEORGE'S BAY.—e-roomed Verandah Cottage; with water frontage, very pleasantly BIPARNELL (Selwyn TerraceV.—Family.'Resi dencerwith extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. . QUEEN-STK jSK i ►—Those Commodious Pre miles, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillaa. containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. : ,!. EPSOM—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground,, Kc-lne, house is well flifished and in excellent condition, and cpmmanda an extensive view of the si^ 7-roomed Cottage,Jßrfeht Road'neMdoorto the residence of B. Woo ~ E^STOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Largewidoon?.. modious Stores in Custom-house-street. £f . c Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry t jQ a Small Properties in Town and Co* ontry bothfors^andto|k bN & . House, Land, ana Estate Agent" , No; 8, New Zealand Tnsuraßce Bw jdi n g B .



< E I. R C H • Wishes to thank^bSafri' jnds for pasfc favours, and to,inform ti^H* V ,at he has Re , commenced Business in W^le" j[ ey -rtreet, next to Mr S^Parkei's Galvanise* U" O n Works, a few doors from Queen-street, W" ere iie hopes by • strict attention to the. wjt.ji pf his ctistomers, to receive a share of their, patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all o t n er kinds of Boots and Shoes, madej» w de]f on tne premises. Boots repaired on the sr . O rtest notice. , TS it anything lif e common sense to go X and spend your Money in Slop-Clothing when you can go tp the City Clothing Mart, £B t Queen-sVreet, a»o Buy a Whole Smt of welt made Clothes for 275., consisting of a gciod Black Coat, and splei? d^ T we ed Trousers and Vest I Samuel cooMßKsac co., . 92, Queen-Btreet