The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-No. 2,532

AUCKLAND, N.Z.V SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1878.

price : one -pmmT7



, __^__ > T> ACIFIC MAIL STEAM *^^^~ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, C. B. Cobb, Esq., Conxtnander, will leave Auck land for the above ports on TUESDAY, 28th May, carrying H.B.M. Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Acents, Auckland. .fi&lfe^ THOR SYDNEY AND MEL ,§||g||_> SJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s H E R O. Captain Logan (according to advices received to day), is to leave Melbourne on the 21st, and Sydney on the 25th instant—due hero about the 30th. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, the Ist of June. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHAHK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 16, J.S7BJ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May, IS7S. POR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAT, _A"IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queeh strbf.t 'Vhabi1. Steamsliip. Date of Sailing. Train. Wan ika.. IThursday, 23rd, 4 p.m. — Hawea. Thursday. 30th, i p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, FICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT . CHALMERS, from Manukau. Taranaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m. 11.00 a,m. " FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. ~~ Wanaka.. Monday, 20th, 4p.ro, — Hawea .. Monday, 27th, _ p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (From Wellington). WakatipoJ Tuesday, 21st, — FOR SYDNEY (from Quekn-strret Wharf). Rotorua..] Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m.l — AS" Cargo must be alongside ono hour before time of departure. ' HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, • Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. *EjSiL C__EAM BETWEEN AUCK llllll^O LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T I M E T A B L, E : From Auckland — Saturday, Rotomahmana. 3 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, i p.m. From Thames— Saturday, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6<L; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. _,___,,_ - ERASER & TINNB, agents. «-M>_^ CI TEAM TO THE THAMES lg__3_feO COROMANDEL, AND -ssssssffes? OHINEMURI. 1 RIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Tuesday. Tongariro, 12 midnight Wednesday, Enterprise, 12 midnight From Thames- Saturday, Enterprise, 11 p.m. Monday, Tongariro. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise, 1 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine« muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. . __.__.__ _, H. W. HEATH. Manager. IFOR" RUSSELL, WANGA _5|pSyf5?-__ ROA, AND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 'p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, WaihekL FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa- for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 20th May Friday, 24th May Wednesday, 29th May Monday, 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). Mc6REGOR , Manager. .4.4. T7IIR S T SHIP FOR i|||||b. JO LONDON. -f^EESsgll^ The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander, bavins nearly completed her loadine, will leave for the above port on WEDNESDAY, May 22. She has still a few Saloon Cabins disengaged. Rarly application should be made. Passengers are requested to pay balance of passage money before Monday, at noon. Fof freight, passage, or other particulars, aPPIyt ° OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. May 15, 1878. sS^^^^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. '-____as? __ c aß# KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Ibert on Mondays. _ _ Ag _ Y & gQy> "£>_*>*_ Of TEAM TO AND FROM dSffiKg;^ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland-S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA -tSSxig* O WATERS. vt2i_s_3_3__* For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka haba, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawharb, and Dargaville. The b.s. MINNIE CASE V, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thur sday morningps tide, leaving Dargaville on the •eturn trips every Weddesday and Friday morn -ng'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 & SON. Red Office, Wharf. r^A\ Vjl O R SA L E ''" ]/< M v^v The Fast-sailing Well-known ' > v V Staunchly-built Cutter .-v.W.<^ FAWN. 5; _-, ■ \**-' Apply to yy C. J. HUTCHINSON, j.,7. Queen-street.



i-^a^ 1^0 R ,LEVUKA DlßECT jj^f^Tvvlii^' The new schooner __I___lllS WINIFRED, having the most of her cargo engaged, will sail in a few days. She offers superior accommoda tion for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to A. B DONALD, Queen and Fort-streets. Auckland, MayS, 1878. Q^, 00l W A I U X U. >l-M___Sr The p>St OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— __ ... , , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: May. • May. 20—Monday, S a.m. 20—Monday, 12 noon 22—Wed.. 0 a.m. 22—Wed., 1 p.m. 35—Saturday, 11 a.m. 25—Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-radls, on Tuesdays at, 8 a.m. 3ingle Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstancss permitting. Orders to collect Gootl.t left at Mr. G. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. g&Towaee of Vessel* as per agreement. «_.»-. IjlOR THE HOT SPRINGS P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. ,stewSb!FIL_WAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captaiu KASPKR, will 3ail as undor:— 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:'-' '.I a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to "H /T c X E N ZI E & ROSS, _L?jL Have on Sale, Oamarn and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Mckenzie & __(____ Vr » Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business 111 Wellcsley-rtroot, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers, to receive a share or' their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other -kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on the promises. Boots repaired on the shortest, notice. SAUNDERS. BURGESS *& CO.. SO _P. CANDLE AND LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Lath G. akkus). R F. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianofo7':e Warehouse. jShorcland-street N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. I^OTICE OF REMO VA L. In consequence of their late Premises being required for Harbour Improvements, WALKER & CO., KAURI GUM MERCHANTS, ARE REMOVING TO NEW STORES, At the Eastern end of. F O R T-S T R E ,E T. (NOUTH HELEN SVILLE RAKER Y~ 'G. H. SMITH, Baker and Coxfectionfr. Orders, per Steamers 'or Coasting Vessels, promptly executed. \\T G. B U T L E R, V? © BLACKSMITH. South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason -1 able rates. tames mcleod, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. S__ CARTES DE VISITE, 83. PER DOZEN. Fekottpe Portraits "While Wa:tinb. OUR L V EXPECTED, Per Saxon and Oceola: 700 sacks Bakers' Flour 785 sacks Oats 250 sacks Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal Offering at Lowest Rates by COUP LAND & CO., Queen-street. ; OTHERS would do well, before they buy their Children's Boots, to inspect the Large Stock at W. J. Offer's, Bristol House, 152, Queew street, opposite the Theatre -Royal. / |~1 J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. "X L O V . E T T, __■$__ TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WI_iLESLKY-STKEWT. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. , _ . _. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a-.[very small advanc on cost for cash. WH. S X I N N E X, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofhce Fitting 3, fee, &c MAX SCHMLEDEL, No. 37, GREV STREET, rear Carpenter's Arms Hotel, VETERINARY SURGEON, from the Surgical University in Berlin. _Ny diseases of domestic animals quickly and thoroughly cured. Charges moderate. Prompt attendance. OUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy tor Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Con«tipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use at Home.in the Australian Colorties, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its , value, and use no other remedy. Many on tlie Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify to its value. The _" Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. ~__,_. All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, _. „ _ _ T __ _ MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents [in * any of the suburbs, apply at the above address.



MRS. O'CONNELL begs to inform the public that she lias Removed from Cook street to Mount-street? where she will still con tinue the Limerick Lace Business. All orders Brornptly attended to. Shawls, Scarves, Bridal >resses and Veils. Latest style in Collars and cults. Note the address: Mrs. O'Connell, Mount-street Holland & p ortzer (LATE HOLLAND & CO.), 2&i>, QUEEN-STREET /3/WO, Beg to announce that the Grocery Busine hitherto carried on so successfully, under tb o style of "Holand and Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and F. will continue to sell on the wefi known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURN the same having proved itself to be the beat policy during the preceding three years' extensive business done under Mr. Holland's supervision.. The new proprietorship respectfully request a continuanco of the liberal support hitherto accorded. ,; Sample of Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per lb. Splendid Tea, 2s. 6d. per lb. Company's Sugar, __d. and sd. per lb. New Season Jams, 7£d. per lb.'., Keillor's Marmalade, lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHIPMHINT OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED. HAMS A N D B A O O N, DIRECT FROM CANTSERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Pricks Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocery not to bo surpassed in Auckland. N.B.—Families wailed upon. Orders per post or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station free of charge. -vr 0 T 1 " c c, The undersigned having a Largo STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured iv the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, ia 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, iv any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. , ~ , __- Orders left at tho City Estabhshmen Wellesley-strect Fast, will receive prorap attention. Indies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. h'DfxAR. /'\NEIIUWGA AND AUOKLAJNU. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland and Onehuuga that his Coach will run as under: — Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 P.m. M «. F. Last SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with tho customary unsightly fasten ings. Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address— _ _ 40, WELLESLEY-STREET, TWO DOORS -ABOVE ALIIKRT-STREET. IT*"" H E L E N A FROM OAMARU. Just Arrived, and For Sale by The Subscriber : /»AA BAGS OATS OlrU 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100's. oOs, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100_ and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oat 3 Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L. W. EAT ON. TJ^F O T I G E. During Mr. MacCormick's temporary ab sence rom Auckland, hi* business of a Law Practitioner will be carried on as usual by Mr COLIiMAN. Q L A T E S. ON S ALE, to arrivo per Queen of the West, from London— 21,500 20 x 10 Best Countess Slates. COMBES & DALDY. . OPECIA L N O T I C X The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter bo conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. |,ffK. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the J_¥JL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests 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 "DACON, CHEESE, FLOUR, OAT MEAL, ETC. TO ARRIVE, Ex Barque 'Palace,' © Dunedin and OAMARU: OrtK SACKS FLOUR 350 bags „ 113 sacks OATMEAL 333 „ OATS. ARRIVED: Ex 'Linda Weber' and ___nil\vorth:' 12 cases BACON AND HAMS 10 cases CHEESE 100 eacKS FLOUR 66S „ BARLEY. T. H. H A L L & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. r^LANVILLE & ELLYETT, iX TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, . 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. |AQ Q U E£N -STREET. Miss West begs to inform her customers and the Ladies of Auckland, that she has just Opened the Shop next MrEdson's with a Choice Assortment of Millinery, Fancy Goods, Uuder derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns of all descriptions. Orders executed with promptitude. Miss Mould is now with Miss West, and will be happy to meet her former patrons and friends at the above address.



JR. D E C 0 U R C V, • CARVER AND.IGTLDER, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Mantjfactitrer, 260, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market Kntrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to hew. Picture Frames.—Supplied :on the"'shortest notice at a low price. Bring but your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURCY. CIEM E N T! C E M E N Tl ) 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street 1 T CJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w prepared to make a Reduction Oi Twenty per cent off the price of all common work tS3" Country Orders punctually attended to. 1%/T R. T. T R A F FORD, SURGEON js_iPiP-s. Wakkfield- DENTIST U_f_____!sS strehct. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One, to a Full Set). "O W A I T E, _JL. Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to inform the public that he is tho only ono in tho Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. R. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passeugers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Rait Stables, Hamilton. ____ T> C LARK, Shipping and CommissionJAgent Wharf. Onehunga. 1 A M~E S BCJTC HE R *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortost Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. —^ D j SOPP ET, _* o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Vuckland M~~ONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykars with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be b&ppy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence to Drkss, Cut. and Shampoo Ladieh' and Children's Hair. • Monsieur V. I.onguet is in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Largo and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. , , . Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. ss_ Lotters by Post punctually attended.;to Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hatrdkesskr, &c, Bt. HOBSON-HTRKICT. opposite Scotia Hotel. M" RS. YANDLE wishes to remind the Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, to look up their Furs and Feathers, Mufls, Col larettes, Boas, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, &c, and get them cleaned from moth, re-linod, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur and Feather Trimmings made to order. Fur and Feather Rink Hats made up in tho latest and most fashionable styles. N.B.—New Zealand Birds of every description bought. — W. J. STANDLE. Taxidermist, Furrier, Sec, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. C.MALLEY AND WILLOUGHBY, k5 HOUSE CLIPPERS AND SINGERS. Every description of Horses Clipped in most finished style upon the shortest notice. Gentlemen waited upon at their residences. All orders left at Willoughby's btables, Eden Orescent; or Mr. Quin's, Blacksmith, Albert street, will receive immediate attention. We, the above, having had considerable ex perience, both in the old country and here, only ask a trial to ensure satisfaction. ELFAST HOUSE, Grey-street.— Board and Residence. Th 9 undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, where visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited.—W. R. McElwain. A RNOLD, HINES, & CO. Have REMOVED their Offices to their Kauri Gum Stores, CORNER CUSTOM-HOUSE .AND FORT-STREETS. ON SALE (in lots to suit purchasers, at Very Low Prices: 9000 cases Celebrated Star Brand Kerosene 500 cases Heywood and Co.'s Chairs. Ooals i Coals i i Coals ill NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Camrric and Flax Shirts, -^ttool, tallow, and produce. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to covet- interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. I^HEAP TIMEER ! CHEAP TIMEER 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 Wood Turning in all its Blanches.—Chad Legs and Backs, Table, Bed., and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application., THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS BAY. N.B. —Town can be left at No. 36, In ruauce Buildings.



l^/STONEY TO LEND, in large or* small JjjL 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 interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free • hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLE? LAN, Soiici tor, Vulcan Lane. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO 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 tho following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p ._ W nek T°tol amount ing over er vvt)o*- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. .years 12 G 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 pears 5 3 102 18 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER,' Secretary. E RCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Oilice Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAxYf LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next dcor.'to Kvknino Stab., office Wyndham-ntroer,. AH AT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and nnder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 10s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s . „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga RaUway 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. X^T ILLIAM mHOMAS, MONUMENTAL, OUARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautif v Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LOKNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. Xp II ES H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank- G~*~~E~O " R G E H" U L 7 M E, BUTCHER, Sec. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PRO:,D?TLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. QTEAM OAUSAGE IHIACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, \TJJW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±S COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - - «1.W,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 Tune". Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «_" Bossies Promptly Paid. aicoßaw p. PTERCffi. Manager. LADIES', GENTS', He CHILDREN'S AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES ! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AIn tD SHOES 1 BETTER THAN ENGLISH, AND _0 PER CENT. CHEAPER !! 1 Children's Department.—The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care in providing yom g people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of the foot and ancle. *ar Auckland Parknts ! You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved " American Boots and Shoes," at FQJTEPHENS, • j_) — 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT embracing— THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.—A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.—A swell-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH - LEG.—A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACE.-Very strong and.very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICA NT BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality !—Just 'Opened : French and German Glove Kid Leather and Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to ordor. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. ■ A LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, ■ No. 136, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.Z. OHOTO GRAPHS OF ROTuMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS& HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. *E__ N.B.—The Best in New Zealand "_3



S ii. LENNOX, 'estate Agent and Valuator, Queen-street, Auckland Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays only. o~t iT\ f\f\f\ TO £20 TO LEND on good _b 5-U, UU U securities.-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. HOBSON-STREET.— A most desirable and substantial Family Residence in this street. The freehold allotment is GO x 100. There are 11 rooms in the residence, and it is roofed with slates. Ther<'. Is a good well, also a tank. Price. £900. £200 cash, balance can re main on mortgage.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WKLLESLEY-STREET.— A most; convenient Residence, a few minutes walk from the Union Bank. There arc 5 rooms. Price, £220. £50 ca*h, balance by weekly payments.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL. — Two Allotments fronting the main road, in a first-class position.. The lots have a frontage of 34 and3s feet respectively. Price, i-:3 5s per "foot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARN ELL, near Mason's Gardens.—Residence of 7 room«, built upon a fine corner allot ment, 55-0 x 170. The Omnibusses pass thedoor. The railway within a lew minutes walk. 1 rice, £370.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE-a bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment having GO feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. ALLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. JTic/rf^—A fine Original Section adjoining the Ji J residence of a. Alexander, Esq., orl Hepburn-street. The allotment ia 68 by about 200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. Auckland. HOUSE of I rooms, with freehold allotment, . a few minutes' walk from tho Union Bank. Price, £220.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. WAIKATO FARM—For sale, a line Farm one mile from Cambridge. There are lOC acres, 11 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 31 acres in good irrasses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order. also stables. &c. The Coach passes the door, Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. BAKER-STREET, City—Two detached Houses; Let for Ids per week. This pro perty is in the heart of the city. Price, £150. A Bargain.-J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. EPSOM— A well-situated Residence contain ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. IrnA ACRES of First-class Land in the OU"lP Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, adioinsthe property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. TO Lodging House Keepers and In JL vestors.—A Large Residence in Princes street, used as a Lodging House, with Free hold allotment Present rental, 30s per wee^, Price, £500. Terms easy.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. mAURANGA—A Great Bargain—Farm oi ± 300 acres, with fk.e water frontage. This property is only nine miles from the township. Price, £210 cash. Must bo sold.—Apply tc J. M. Lennov, Kstate acient, Auckland. ' . STOKES POlNT—Comfortable Residence ant 9 acres of freehold, fruit trees in full bear ing. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent Auckland. _ , . _ , OICHMOND— Cottage, and 1J- acres of Land. IX near the Slaughterhouse. Price, £100.- J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. FOR SAL it, a bargain—Three Cottage 3lr Nelson-street. Present rental, 23s pei week. Price, £275. Terms can be arranged.— Apply to J, M. Lennox,Estate agent, Aucklani XXrAIWERA—Farm of 100 acres, partly im- YY proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutts Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. ~ . XI ORTH SHORE — a desirable six-roomec IN Cottage, near to Mr. Niccol, shipbuilder fronting tne beach- There is a large freeheic allotment. This property is only a few minutes walk from the landing. Price. £275.—Apply tt J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. QHIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease 01 those centrally-situated Premises, corner Oi Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimate his intention o: continuing this Business in all its branches, anc trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking th< Shipping Community and General Public foi the liberal patronage accorded him during th< last ten years, and irom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuatioi of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents ana lar paulins always kept in stock. -^TOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !! Please Buy your Winter Costumes anc Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. " You cai have a Dress of the Latest Fashion for les: money than yeu can buy the material for Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers Feathers, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap. 1 splendid lot of of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls very cheap. Persons from the Waikato ant othor parts of the country would do well ti purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, when they can be supplied with Kar-ring3, Broochee &c. in great variety, splenriid new patterns anc designs; also Toys, very oheap. — Note tn address: J. Williams, Junction Queen ant . Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance opposite fire-bell. ■p O R g A L 1 PIANOS. HARMONIUMS, AMERICAN AND MELODY ORGANS, &o. 30 per cent, less than any other house. J. H O W D E N, SIIORTLAND STREET. To Arrive per Spirit of the Dawn : Two c Allison's Magnificent Trichord Pianofortes will be sold to Arrivo, Great Bargains. CAUTION TO THE BENEVOLENT PUBLIC. It having come to my knowledge that a Sut scrintion List has been taken about in aid of, person represented as my sister, I beg to caut.o: tho public against such imposition, as I have n Relatives whatever iv the colony, except m wife and children. In justice to the many generously dispose people of Auckland, information should be give to the Police immediately if money is sough again under such false Pl'e^ en ( ? eb_, WINGTO> T. V. R- A RTILLERY VOLUNTEER BALI A BALL will be held in the CHORAL HAL on tho Eve of Queen's Birthday, to celebrat the Twentieth Anniversary ox the Auoklan Volunteers. ' Tickets, 10.-s 6d each; to be obtained from til Officers and Members of the Artillery Volui teers. E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Secretary. ELECTORAL DISTRIC' OF EDEN. Notice is hereby given that a Court will I held, at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auc. land, on MONDAY, the 20th day of May, 187 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the Li of Electors for the Electoral District of EDEN. The business to be transacted thereat will 1 the admission of New Claims to be placed on tl Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objection and striking out the names of persons proved be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (; stated in the List) shall be insufficient in law entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings. ; Auckland, 29th April, 1878.



Bntertainraertts, &c m H E A T R E R O YA L. X Manager and Proprietor-R. J. DeLiaS. A STARTLING SENS All ON TO-NIGHT ! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, May 18,18tS, The Popular American Actor, MR. JOHN JACK ! And the acknowledged and pronounced Best Actre=sof the Day, MISS ANNIE FIRMIN ! Will appear (for this night only) in a highly Sensational Drama, to give Miss ANNIE FIRMIN an opportunity to display her wonderful versa tility in Song, Dance, and Hilarity, entirely divested, of impropriety. THE FEMA^E imDETECTIVE ; Or. THE MOTHERS DYING CHILD I Florence Langton, Grille Suttndsre. M». Gammage, Lieut. Racket. Barney O Bnen- Miss ANNIE FIRMIN. m whiclr sHe W3ll sing Ballads, give Irish ana Comic Songs, _c. Mr. JOHN JACK as Lodovio Stuyvesant (a Dutch Specialty). _ Aided by the Entire Company. Realistic Scenes and Comic Situations! MOND AY.-Miss Annie Firmin and Mr. John Jfick will appear in the Popular Comedy, uurt ' BOYS 1 and the Laughable Burletta, A PHIM.A DONNA FOR AN HOUR! . PRICES:—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; . Pit IS. „ , Box Plan now open at Upton & Co. s. A O. F^ ' A. D ; *COURT PRIDE OF ONEHUNGA, I No. 52;ll. j»-_S_b_ The above Court will cele r" V,H?SS- bra.te their Third Anniversary "i '?^ss by a BALL, to be held in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga. on , jJ&kaWjmk.. THU RSD AY. 23rd May. \MHsW*Uffin Double Tickets, 7s 6d; Single, ni(-m"f^X( ss; may be had of the follow , fU\^M?_|in- Committee ;-W. KelsaU, i M. Kelsall. W. Tapp. O. T : Codlin, M. H. Kes3ing, V.". Bray, and S. Bradley, of Onehunga; also of Holland andFortzer, 223, Queen-street, Auckland. _-.^,tt-.t GEORGE T. CODLIN, Secretary. : THE GLORIOUS, PfOUS. AND IMMORTAL i MEMORY. 1 ~F> OVAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE J IJu LODGE, No. 2. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above - " will be held, in the Dodge-room, on TUESDAY - EVENING, May 21st, at 7.30. All Members are requested to attend. By order A. W. GLADDING, W.M. C : LOYAL ORANGE LODGES, No. 3 and No. 10. _ "YOUNG DIAMOND" ■|^_-fe Will hold a v. V_£' {s- ,v-i - i^_%iW SOIREE AND BALL • , in the' . 1 kV^ $ \ LOR3TE - STREET HALL, • WC; -_L ." TUESDAY, 28th May, 3 For the purpose of UNFURLING their i BANNERS. . i Tea on the Table at 7.30. ;• Single Tickets, 35.; Double, 55.; to be had of > any of the Committees W. NEDRTE, W.M. B. PATTERSON, W.M. ONEHUNGA CIRCUIT WESLEYAN SERVICES. ONEHUNGA—Morning, at 11, Rev. Mr. Law; Kvening, at 6.:-;0, Rev. Mr. Law. OTAHUHU—Morning, at 11, Mr. Bycroft; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Mr. Garlics:. \ yLTE SLE VA N CHURCHES. I TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). f I PITT-STREET.-Morning, 11, Mr. P. Wills; Evening, 6.30, Rev. G. Bond. 3 PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Martin; Evening, r 6.30, Mr. Wykes. 3 GRAFTON ROAD.-Morning, 11, Rev. G. Bond; 3 Evening, 6.30, Mr. Salter. l UN lON-STREET.—Morning, 11. Mr. Wykes; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Rosser. •- PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Even ing, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. - NEW NORTH ROAD. -Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. I G. Bond; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. • NORTH SHORE. — Morning, 11, Rev. Wallis ; , Evening, 6.30, Mr. Dellow. • MOUNT EDEN.^-Morning, 11, Mr. Beaumont. s -m/TOUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY : JIVJL school anniversary services _ will be held TO-MORROW (Sunday), 19th inst. Specbil Sermons will be Preached—at 11 a.m., i by Rev. Allan W. Webb ;at 6.30 p.m., by Rev. g R. Wills; Afternoon Service at 3 o'clock. c Addresses will be delivered by Messrs. A. Ladd . and E. W. Wood. Appropriate Hymns will be _ sung by the Scholars. Collections after each 0 Service in aid of the School Funds. _ TEA MEETING on TUESDAY EVENING. ~ at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d, to be obtained of any of '■ the Teachers. ■ THEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Sei vices (under the conduct of th« Youe g « Men's Christian Association), May 19th, 1873. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 cm. All are invited. Seats free. ORNE - STREET ' HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by SamuelEdger, 8.A., Sunday, May 19.—Morninir, " Judgment in the Midst of Redemption." Evening,- "The . Influence of the Immortal Future over the Pre ' sent Life." "VTEWTON KIRK. —Dr. Wallis will _L x preach at the usual hours To-morrow.— ~ Subjects: Morning, "The Day of Parables." r Evening. "Not far from the' Kingdom of God." ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services v ill be conducted in i- the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pas 3 and a Symonds-street,.on Sunday, May 19.—Morning, n at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. Rev. J. M. Eraser. y /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \j ford-street.—Sunday Services, May 12.— d Rev. G. B- Munro will preach in the Morning, n at 11; and Rev. J. Robartson, M.A.. in the it Evening, at 6.30. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent _ streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at G.3t). UY. STEPHEN'S"~PRESJIYTERIAN kJ CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Air. Ruuciman. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, '' JL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath ' Services :— Morning, at 11, Mr. Ewiiigtou ; Evening, at L 6.30. Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. | XT SITED EVANGELI ST IC d U ' COMMITTEE. >c NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at the 1_ V.M.C.A. Rooms, every Monday, 12 to 1. All are invited. Monday, May 20, Rev. R. F. Macnicol will preside. QWEDENB O.R G' S WOR XS, k3 AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrine3 of THE NEW CHURCH, can be T BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE, Boat Builder, Custom house-street : or. je MR. JAS. BATTY, j-_ • Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road. s_ "IVTR. J. TYERMAN will deliver Two JjfX Lectures TO-MORROW"(Sunday). In the Afternoon, at 3, in the Lome-street Hall, bubject: '"Spiritualism — its' Character and Claims to Investigation." In the Evening, at 8, be in the Cnoral Hall. Subject: "The World's le Sixteen Crucified Saviours.' A Collection will is, be made at the close of each<Lecture. to On MONDAY EVENING, the 20th instant, as Mr. TYERMAN will Lecture in the Lorno to street Hall, commencing at S. Subject: "Im mortality ; or, the World to Come, as Revealed in the Light of Spiritualism." The Rev. S. Edger will preside. Admission: Front Seats,"ls hijack Seats, 6cl. Questions wilt be answered at the lose, of .each Lecture.