The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-No. 3,477.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1878.

PRICE : OKE PENNY.



- ¥T , O R SYDNEY AND MEL •ggg^F BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain lioa&w (from telegraphic advices), left Sydney yesterday. Ma. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for -Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, the 6th March. For freight or passage apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland. February 27,1577. <g^^TpACIFIG MAIL STEAM . 3? SHIP COMPANY. FOB, SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANMAf H. Chevalier, Esq., Comminder, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.IVT. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage BPPlyt° OWEN & GRAHAM, " Atrents, Auckland. -v, QTEAM TO SYDNEY. ■ -€&^^S. T U BSD A V, 3^®^^ sth March. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY" "i.SSh&V £ MACFARLANE, Agents. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NSW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 1878. fob taranaiu, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POUT CHALMERS, from Manukau. ■ Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TAIAROA... Tuesday, sth, 9a.m. 7 a.m. 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. il.oo a.m. FOR TAUEANGA, POVE RT V li A 1, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. . and PORT CHALMERS, FBOM QUEBN oraEET Wharf. Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, 4 p.m. — Taupo ~.. Thursday, 14th, -1 p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 1 p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua. . Tuesday, Mar. sth, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSICLL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 4th, 3 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea .... Monday, 25th. 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — fSST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Quoen-3treet3. QTEAM TO THE THAMES 2|||||g;!k!) AND COROMANDEL.j ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 2 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames— ■ Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Durham—Monday, 9 a.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. «Skte^ QTEAM TO AND FROM ' m*ggg*g;£j RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— ■ From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SO"NT. «^*fe&^ T^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JreßfcEltS F MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 3SSEaa^KAWAU. and LUTLE OMAHA. The p.B. 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 tide 3 will allow. Matakana, Ka wa.u, 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. Forfrei g htoripaß3a g eapply c to gH;y & gQ^ «iSSj^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA xll|||g; k5 waters. For Kaifara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- HAKA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain RAWSON, Will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fc SON, Red Office, Wharf. .^^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. «§§§^»^ The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every 1 hursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Pas3engers 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; ceAsyBy & QQ^ *Si&^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP £k. com pan y. FOR NAPIER. The s s PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on MONDAY, the 4th March, at 5 p.m. W. LOUDER, Manager. or \v a i v ku. " "*SB3tt& Thes.a.LALLAßOOKHwillleave tor Waiuku as follows:— • . , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: •March " March *—Monday, 7 n.m. 4—Monday, 11 a.m. 6-Wed., 7.45 a.m. 6— Wed., 12 noon 9—Saturday, 9 a m- 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. ForManukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on luesdays 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 o-S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. ■For freight or passage apply GUTHKIE & LaENACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket



,rKA. CJTEAM TO LONDON, O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. J|s|||l|jg ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,847 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April, carrying First, Second, and Third-ciass 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 tha way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the" voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply t0 ' BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. IJiOR RUSSELL, WANG A* J~ -•. ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Mondny, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narceis prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. AKGYLE wll! leave for the above piacc every Tuesday; at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLS will leave every Monday morning ct 12 noon, and every Friday at o 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 Posts. The s.s. ROWENA will leave aa follows:— Monday, -itli March Friday, S;h March Wednesday, 13:h March Monday, 18t.li March Friday. 22nd March Wednesday, 27th March Ai 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to laud Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, Manager. .SKkfe^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK JS2££g*j|£3> LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. T C M E T ABLE: Fi'Oin Auckland- Saturday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 12.30 p.m. Tuesday. Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednetduy, Itutomahtina, ip.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahmana. 5.30 p.m. Monday, Rotqmaliana. 6.30 p..i. Wednesday, Rotomahana. S.I > a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 1) a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, IC-3.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotolti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ,^gv jHIOR LEV UK A AND JH^^S?^^' —— 44^^S^^ The favourite clipper schooner MAZEPPA, 111 tons register, F. M. Gakkaway, Master, •will leave for the above ports on or about SATURDAY, 2nd March, carrying freight and passengers. ■ — For freight, passages, or further particulars, SPplyto OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. February 25,1378. mHE NORTHERN WAIROA jL annual regatta WILL TAKE PLACE AT DARGAVILLE, OS 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. «a&&^ T&rAIKATO STEAM .NAZI llllilSjil; VV GATION & COAL MINING ' =eS^ssa^COMPANY (LIMITED). The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 a.m., calling at Hamilton, 9 a.m., and Newcastle at 10.30 ; arriv ing at Mercer at 4 p.m., in time for last Train to Auckland. Farks :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 93 ; Deck, 6s. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, Cs; Deck, Is. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, 4s; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tranship passengers to Cambridge. N O T I C E. To Shippkhs of Goods to Waikato. The Company beg to notify that their present system of taking charge at Auckland of Goods for Waikato, which for years past has proved so convenient and satisfactory both to Shippers and Consignees, will be discontinued. This alteration has become necessary in con sequence of the Railway Department refusing all facilities for a through traffic. From and after the 18th instant. Shippers will please consign all Goods for Waikato to '"Care of W.S.N. Co., Mercer." , The Company will pay Railway Carriage to Mercer, and forward the Goods to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch. Down Freights for Auckland will be handed over to Railway at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as those charged by Railway. g^^ Secretary. Fart-street. 2nd March. 1878. sg^^ pi O R W A I U-K U. °^®®^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March March 4—Monday, 8 a.m. 4—Monday, 11 a.m. S—Wedneaday, 8 a.m. (s—Wednesday, 12 noon 9-Saturday, 8 a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return, 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordars to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will bo attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, 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. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereE. c—W. H. Con noll, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND oa '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. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortlanrt-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class • Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. rkN'SALE, AT COST PRLUiiS Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slats Nails, Brass 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, VICTOIUA-ST,.- EET.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRKKT. A FSW 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.: Wa*ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 03., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. im I S H E S AND C 0., jP WHOLESALE, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Hoine-curcd Bacon. Corned Beet on Sale in larye quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts o£ the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs WA. 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 be 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 ovory comfort. Meals at all hours. SELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and 00. beg to'inform their friends and the pnblio that thoy have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety oil English and Chinese fTancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goons, Wools, ali shades, and ft lot", of General Goods, which will bo found cheaper than any house in town. N.i reasonable olfei" refused. Note the address : .Tas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hail Arcade, Cjuoeu-strset. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers olf i V.porhtiiiHmgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpantino, Colours, Varuishea, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours stud Brushes, Plate, Lheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Plctnre; Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Ciocx and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Dooi's, &c. f'lass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 07, QUKEN-STIX&KT. nLAK X E BR6TII ER S, \y (Late Cvombies), Royal Fine Akt 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. ' im R E S II S H I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S BLAIKI E, VICTORIA-STRrcET. Four Doors from the Union Bank. OPECIALN OTIC E. The busine-s hitherto carried on by Mossra. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Minqger. T~F. EL A N~T) Wll O T li E RS, .JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNEES AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suctioa and Delivery /Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-fltreet. Works: Panmurc, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. •1 Goods shipped to ii'l the Coloioniea. mO BUTCHEKS, SETTLERS, FARM" JL ERS, AND OTHExIS. The Undersigned are Ca.-.h Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, 'iY.llow,Beeswax. &C, &C, at highest market i-atcs, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners a~sd Leather Mahufactobbbs, Auckland. ">ft UCKLAND IJAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (LATii Hill & FaKXON), By Special ,_ vh^^^St^, Appointment to jtt£.' . % his Excellency <%fess3NE^as»^v«£i> t j ie Governor. WholesxVle and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, W, QDEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. E T. T. R A F F OR D, SURG'rCON £§^S£svi Wakkfield- D E N T 1 S T, {jXTrfffV street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from Pro, to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. — WINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYMDIIAM-STREET, (Next Shakespe.u:ie Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepaied to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oifthe price of alt common work £2T Country Orders punctually attended to. A N D J. S O P P E T, • Fkeeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDIIAM-STREET, " jzr • o . w M "OTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JJI decorative painter. w p^ , Estimates furnished, and experienced H Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. G p J.H. requests attention of Builders and Pi fa others to his New Glazing Tariff. ] W J. HENDERSON. iw ? o y 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN 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 dealt with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Cabter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas. sengers. VTIX EY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Niscy's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d.. and 4d. Blocks, and Is. .Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, • Soho Square. London. 7^ N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. 11. McKENZIE. Decembers 1877.



"TAMES BUTCHER «J> CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &CS Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Al3O, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonablo rates. 1 " [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R X S , c HOUSE and SHIP J PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &O-, | Importer of Sheet Lead Ikon and* Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, • m 74, CHAPE L-STR E|E-T, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of I-ligh-Pies3ure<|Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do ewry de scription of work in counection with the Water works, iv a most efficient manner, and|at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. .<|' WAMILTON, WAIKITO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, f. Have always on Stock a complete assfirtmen of Drugs, c fc Chemicals, .■ £*.r: Perfumery, : H ,& • Toilet Requisites, J5- Horse and Cattle Medicine© &c, &c. &c. .& Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fansyjpoods, &c, in endless variety. i SST Agent: Auckland KvicNiNn Sj An. fW~ G. . S A N D =1' S JL c SURVEYOR, 1 Hamiltow, Waikato. w Surveys made and Plans suppliedlpn the shortest :i\otice. An extensive and jgtimato acquaintance with tho whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry oat insfcfuctions from clients with accuracy and dispatcMj... /TTTITXT TOMB S T Offi E S CHEAP IRON TO:\IB-RAILSi TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOM]?, RAIL WORKS, Lorne-etreet, Auckland. '% Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. » Give us a oalt before purchasing elsewhere. LA CARD.] TTSTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, W ■ F.R.C.S., L, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. ; ; . W. L. J. bogs to intimate to the CBteens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated i:i those central pre mises in ilikh-stri'er, near Mr. Kcut't). Surgeon's Appliances of every description. TecUi extracted. 1 1 ALV ANI oED I RON V} OR KS. S. PARKER, MANUFAOTURKR of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGAT3CD IRON TASKS on Hand, Made to Order, dt the Works, Wellcsley-street. Plumbing Work in overy Branch of tho Trade, Gaaflttir.g of! every stylo clone tit shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sonfcto any pare of tho Country. • S. PARKER has erecr.od iirt;t-clas3 machinery, , and having completed silu nia arranireruants for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute aJI orders. List of Prices fferwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive inrjiediaU) attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob At^gggSA Wateeworks, WKLLESLKY-STRKBT, ■ ATTOKLANr. HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER _____ The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and -MOULDINGS fit the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and snperior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lens, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), MECHANICb' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ;be left at No. 30, In v ranee Buildings. E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise the fact that we have now to band 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at Cs. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. £&" Give them a trial. ESAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queon-street. EORGEA X E R 8, Fkeeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ■_ Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 253. 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 under 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons ... .16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. M^ M~C LA C H L A N, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustros M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. 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 in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for liis floods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. t^r Comparison Invited. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON j^l. RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A.V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ~A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _i\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p __ Woclr Total amount ing over eP WeeK- Repayable. s. d. & s. d, lyears 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18. 3 DEPOSITS received- repayable at seven days noticp, and bearing interest- at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. IL;, _JOFN RATGER, ' ' Li! Secretary.



MR. F. B. WOOD If A M TEACHER OF 1 THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, ShorWand-street. N.B. —Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T3ONSONBY. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. If The Quarter Days for this year are: April 29, July 15, and October 7. fHENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. > Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are or.h February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FAItQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. - 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT ; A. LINA'BURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/0 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d., AT i LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy g 00d3, mllt.ineky, hosiery, dress goods. Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Smi'.TixGS, &c., &C &O. Wears: NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND V/INTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY^ &O. A TIN A B URY & (pO., 201 &20G, QUBKN-STREET, A UCKLAND. PA U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBKRS, GASFITTERB, ZINC & IRONWORKERS, &c, CO3C\"EK OF Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers i'oi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices Riven on application. FjINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY.' MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, HaviDg secured the sole agency for the sale of a pr.ovin.fi ;1 Limestone,is nowprepared toexecute ordera in polished rtffi'fallff WhiWMttil)leiß. UwJov the sale of Raw Materials, in auy 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 on application. / milOS J. HARBUTT, /_ [ X Wholesale Brush Manufactures, victoria-street east, Auckland. li. Jc'AULDEIi, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the ISuiptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the 3aid places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council.! Office Uueen-Btreet PA P E E H A ~N G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &C, Ex Late Arhivals. 574 ekr packages "s* 574 PAPERH ANGIN GS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colourß . Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticokrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23,1878^ ME RIOAN SEWING MA C HIN ES the largest sale in australia. Rkduced Phice List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. thk perfection of mechanism Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica, Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE use? a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad Ousting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEN SBW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, RufHes, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T/'.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines ' we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished —Hmmeer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. AH securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box .. £4 os. With Table and Treadle .. M ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority o.ver all other Machines, we guarantee them for fivb YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLI 3 AGENTS. ' Wo have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuitioi. tTfie offchar a;e [J. V. BREDA, Shortland-s tree t.



QLOTH I N Q. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $3L 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' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20.3. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Gd. Mean's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 153 Cd. Tweed. Cloth. Diagonal, and DicedPagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & MCX A I Gr, OfTEEN-STREET. m- shirt s, m -m Perfect Fit &Supehior 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. is. Cd., ss. Cd., 6s. Cd., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. . and ss. 6d. riARGO & -"|i/T Cjr AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next K. Waters. Confectioner. SPECIAL I i HEAP T INES \J JLJ IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR TIII3 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew tub Following Cheap Links During the Christmas Holidays :— A Largo Lob of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5,G Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Kxtra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third tho original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fisohus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. Iv the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Blaok Alpaeca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and.Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c. All Marked at Low Prices for thus Christmas Holiday. '^THE NSVV" PfTil HELMET. Job Line[o£ Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Lino of Boys. Straw Hat 3at 1/6, half-price. A Large") Stock of *\IOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. Ho Atkins. fi RAT^EFUL.—COMFORTGIN. EPPS'S COCO A. Brkakfa«t. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a de'icately flavoured, beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds ot subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished ft-ame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, •18 Threadnecdle-street. and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London GOAL AND FIEEWOOITyAKD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Leaso, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that uiece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good openinsr, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. LKWIS, Upper Queen-street. "M" O T- 1 C E. The undersign* d having a Large-STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's "Wearing: Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. iST Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-streetEEar,sr, will receive prompt attention. Ladie3 and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. VVYEDGtem. AIKAWAU "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. UE O. "O~ ° V I), Desires to inform hi 3 Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate business, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adjoining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where '■■ he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also samples of all Goods now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, Including every description of Drain Pipks, Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ready for use ; or tho Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria c Ash) can be supplied without admixture. Am Inspection Invited. Customers will bo shewn every attention, and their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. List on application or by poit.; -.■.■;-,



m H E A T E, E ROYAL. B Proprietor R. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. LAST NIGHT! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, March 2, LUCREZIA BORGIA \ m IlDuca Signor G. Cesari Gennaro (first time) .. .. Signor P. Paladini MaffioOrsim Signora M. Venosta Gubetta Signor A. Tessada Rustighello Signor A. Barzoni Liverotto Mr. F. Ingmire Vitellozo . • • • • • Mr- c- Lester Petrucci.. .. •• Signor P. Favas Lucrezia Borgia .. .. signora A. Guadagnini Doors open at 7.30 ; overture at 8. „„;; Admission:- Dress Circle. 41; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Box Office as usual at Upton's, Queen-street. O. NOBILI. Agent. ALBERT HALL, Near Theathe Royal, Queen-street. m- FOR ONE WEEK ONLY !! ! "©a COMMENCING MONDAY NEXT, MARCH i, CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! New and Unrivalled Scenes STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE!!! (NOVELTIES EVERY KIGHT). TURKISH AND RUSSIAN VIEWS! The Magnificent CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE! &c, &c, &c. RUSSIAN! ST. PETERSBURG, }. RUSSIAN VIEWS. ( Moscow, SEC. ) VIEWS. • POHTBAIT OF THE KMPEKOR OP RUSSIA. The late War Tragedies, together with the pre sent menacing attitude of Russia, and the dejected aspect of Turkey, invest these countries with a world-wide interest. BRITISH INTERESTS, ILLUSTRATED BY VIEWS OB 1 EGYPT, THE BOSPEORUS, &C. m COLONIAL SCENES ! "^a Embracing VIEWS of DUNEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, ZsjXLsO.\", and in possible, of AUCKLAND. These are being prepared for exhibition in Great Britain, -in order io wive a faithful repre sentation of New Zonlanci Cities, and the beauty of her landscapes. These views have been ob tained regardless of expense, and are intended to impress the British community with the highly civilised and progressive character of the Colonies, and the admirable field open for men of energy and capital. It is proposed that the New Zealand Uoverament shall authorise a Free Exhibition or these Views through the United Kingdom. R O M E. The stately Vatican, with its magnificent Galleries. The Colossal Church of St. Peter, &c. Poutra-it of Pope Pius IX. Together with 200 D Views of this Most Stkiktng and "Wonderful Scenehy in uhe World. Real Snow Storms! Vesuvius in Eruption ! Other Novelties too numerous io mention. The Entertainmant concludes with the Amusing Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! MILLION PRICES: 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock. StTJAMES'S"" MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATION.—The Inaugural Meeting ofihe Jtijrhth Kali-session of the above Association- will-be---held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, Mai ell' 4th. Admission FREE. Programme in future adver tisement—^T^J^C^OJPEJVHoi^Sec. THE SHAREHOLDERS -OF THE HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in LOBNE-STKEET HALL, / On MONDAY, the 18th March, 1873. DOUBLE TICKETS ....103. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson and 'Henry Beenxan, Master ot Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, "Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and J'ortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB... A U T U M N MEETIN G. Saturday, march.9, 1878. Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes.j ££ HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. Jpii 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two ONE MILE* HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOY£' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mi c, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. . " QUARTKK-MILB LEVEL RACE.-Two Prizes. TUG OB' WAR (Six a-side).-Sis Prizes, Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 P' m- . " ALFRED KING SS Hon. Sec.g W" E W ZEALA.N D' RAILWAYS. tenders for rolling stock. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Railway Wagons. Bimilar to those now in use on The New Zealand Railways, including ali iron and wood work. By command- JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engiaeer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February,. 1878. m O BUILDERS. AUCKLAND RKTATL BRANCH KEY/^ ZEALAND CLOTHING- FACTORY. Tenders will be received up to 10 o'c'ock a.m. on MONDAY, the 1± of March, for tho Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany. Plans and specifications to be seen at tho office of EDWARD MAIIONEY. Ci I T V L E V- E L S. City Council Offices, Feb: 21,1578 , It i 3 hereby notified that it is 'the intention o^ the City Council of Auckland to Fix the.Levels of the following streets :— WELLINGTON-STREET, and UNION-STREET. Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's Office; and all persons interested or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the Council at a MKiSTiSvG-to—ber held en WEDNESDAY, 27th March, 1878. i All obicctions must be ii« writing addressed to the Council, and sent to them not less than ten dnys before tho day , appointed to hur obiections. .„, MiP. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clone. '