The Evening Star.

Vol.-IX.-No. 2,521

AUCKLAND, KZ., MONDAY, MAY ,0,, 1878;

PRICE: (XJSTE PENNY.



,-^^-pACIFIC MAIL STEAM- ' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port en TUESDAY, 7th May, carrying H.B.M. Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Aeents, Auckland. ~^T -DEGULAE MONTHLY SaSP* i\j STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^betwee^ AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected hero again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Age_ts. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, May 3rd, 187 S. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—May, 187 S. »OR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Quekn 9trebt wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawba.... Thursday, 9th, 4 p.m. — TaUPO .... Thursday, 16th, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 23rd, 4 p.m. — Hawea.. .. IThursday. 30th, 1 p.m. — FOR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CH ALMERS. from Manukau. TARANAKfTuesday, 7th, 16.30 a.m.] 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, loth, 2 p.m. 11.05 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. TJjjgQA... Tuesday, 23th, 2p.rn.11.55a.r0. FOP NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS, Botorua.. Tuesday, 14th. ip.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, 13th, i p.m. — Wanaka .. Monday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 27th, & p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakatipu Thursday, 16th, — FOR SYDNEY (from Quern-street Wharf). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m.l — *ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Qaeen and West Queen-streets. j£Vte^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES COROMANDEL. AND -£^^&& ohinsmupj. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: • From Auckland— Monday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Tuesday. Tongariro, 12 midnight Wednesday. Enterprise, 12 midnight Thursday, Tongariro. 3 p.m. From Thames— Monday, Tongnriro, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise, 12.30 p.m. Wednesday, Tongariro, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 2.30 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland— From Coromandel— Tuesday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 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. tfSiggfe. QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK l^|||g^K3 LAND AXD the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Monday, Rotomahana,4 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana. 5 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana. 7 p.m. From Thames— Tuesday. Rotomahana, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana?, 12 noon !?Satnrday, Rotomahmßna, 1 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, In. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. . . FRASER & TINNE, agents. .s^fefe^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jj|||ig>Jj ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Darcels 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, Waihcki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the r.s. ' Staffa for all Bat OF Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, (Stir May Friday, 10th May Wednesday, loth lUay Monday, 20th May ... Friday, 21th May Wednesday, 29th May Monday, 3rd June . -,■; i '■ At 5 o'clock p.m. ; , Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather, permitting). _. A. MCGREGOR. Manager.!} the KAIPARA. "^^^-^ The s.B. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamuxea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatorbto 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 Otn.mat.ea 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. j. CASEY & SON , «Frk?W ©TEAM ON THE KAIPARA O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, maungawhare, and dargavimie. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargavule on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- 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. rp O R W A I U X U. •^"Saawy The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— ■ •. . From Onehunga: From Waiuku: B—Wed., Ba.m. ; •■"■". B— WedUiS noon'? fl , 11—Saturday, 11 a.m. | 11—Saturday, 3 p.nu For Manukau Headsand1 WhatipH: Saw-mills, on Tuesdays aVB a.mi, ;/ ' • :,..,..,.-, Single Fares, 3/6; Return.§/. \; '"'' '.' Weather aftd other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect; Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. ~. « . ■y; STowasre'bf Vessels asper agreement. aomimmrt^^Sßgmßemssngifmim. h. roe,-



,SsSß^ TJIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jsl§3S&_ tj MAHURANGI, MA.TAKANA. "^^^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— AUOLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-dt.y. 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 out a shipping note. For freight orpasßageap|ly c to aKy & __^ _^ITS. S-i' •" IlilwK®^ The Fast-sailing Well-known fsfe|§|p§|^- ■ Staunchly-built Cutter 81 APPIJ r c to J> HUTCHINSON, 7, Queen-street. _l -* iTIIItbT SHIP ,_* O R jgjg§sF§^v JO LONDON. "^^^^^^ The clipper Al ship CHILE, FRANCIS Ward, Commander. The above vessel is now more than half-ioaded and having the remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for the above ports in a few weeks. She has splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applica tions are earnestly requested. For freight, passage, or other particulars, applytO OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. April 23, 1873. «s£&**- QTEAM TO AND FROM I||i|gsg|;KJ RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— EFnom Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. Fromßlverhead—S.s. Lily, 9 a.m. S.S. Ueinini J. CASEY & SON. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Hlgh-streot. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-Btreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of. interne—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. . ONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and RuaselJ. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-Btreet,. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLE? LAN, Solici tor, Vulcan Lane. yT |~1 J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Quf.en-strekt, Auckland. WATCH -ES! WATCHES!! SUCCKSS AT LAST I Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-made, £2 10a; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance. Hunter, £1 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £1 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6 103. s_, Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Ciocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for two years. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAJG, Watch maker. Victoria-street. JR. D E C O U R C V, • carver and^gilder. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, ; 260, queen-street, ; Opposite the Market Entrance. 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 new. Picture Frames. —Supplied :on the? shortest notice at a low price. Bring out 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.^ r p,.----^ , W" AIK AT O COAL COMPANY j (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows-:— 5 tons, and tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons ... _.16s 6d „ . 50 tons, and upwards 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ron aldson, , Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to ' W. S, LAURDJ, I Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Anckland. T3TAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. 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 Bait Stables, Hamilton. '_ , WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and ■ BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive i ! A Good. Assortment of KAURI. First and ' Second Clasg ; also " WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks '■ &C. &C. &C. „ Til L O U R §m L O U R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 60s* d 100s. B. TONES & CO. Southbriilge Bacon Curing Company, new cure ■ Hams and Bacon. jt_r Tbe best brand in the market. " . i Wholesale agents—b. tonics & CO. ■ Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. i Wholesale Agents—B. TONKSJ & CO. . Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised one Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONES & CO. . E DETEST "PUFFING," but itis ■ not such to advertise, the fact that we ' have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid.,, equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. i_43T Give them a trial. .SAMUEL COOMBB3 & CO., i 92, Queen-street. ' iff O~ V E L~ T I E S. \ The Bees-wing Scarf ■ ■ .- The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier < The Double Wasp Satin Scarf \ The Bumblebeeswing Scar < (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, |92 queen-street, Auckland. O~p~irc~_~A~"L" _i o t l v js. ' ! The busineßS hitherto carried on by, Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will' hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited)* „ G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, GeAeral Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Mesß?s., Shaw. Savilli and Co., to the CaliforriianVßoard. of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale .or purchase,; Inspector of New;or: Old1-Vessels";' Builditig, or Repairing;. have served .tyfp years . in a Shipbuilding Yardin Great Britaih; (Marine. Arbitrator. The office in ■ thef North.' Shore ~ FerryTWharf.,.,.: ,: . . k ~.;.; 4 i:*;;run&i i.*' ' Auckland, March 2, 1878.



MR. EAULDER, Sole Contractor to the 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 Qneen-streot IRELAND BEOTHEES, . 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. . Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS. FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &C, at highest marjeet rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisCac- U>r7iate9- IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufactueejis, Auckland. SAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., 3OAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers o£ Tallow. (Late G. Akkrs). PAPERHAN G I N G S. WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &C, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 tza- packages -ea 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From Common to the mostl.Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &C &0., &C Carson's Anticorrosiox Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. PLATE AND Sheet Glass of every description Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STAEET. Auckland, January{23.lß7B. .-.'. H. S X I N N E R, •^iBUTLDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER,'on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c., Bcr,. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have OfSce Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and 6ther Works bound m any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next doorggto Evkning Stak v .ofHoa Wyndlmm-JHtrfteT,. , IiM"R. F. B. WOOD HA M jyi_ TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown .': Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-strcet. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen., q L A it "k j SHtPPING'AND COMMISSION' AGENT Wharf.' One hun ga. ■VT ORMA NB V HO U S E, JJI CORNER OF HOBSON.& WELLESLEY-STREETS. The above House having been entirely reno vated and refitted with every convenience, is now open for the reception of Gentlemen Boarders or Married Couples. Terms accord ing to requirements. N.B.—An excellent Bath-room. MRS. HY. MILLS. William Thomas, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON. Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautiful 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. 1— Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thambb. XpOR SALE, TO ARRIVE: Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from Oamaru, and Brigantino ' Ethel,' from Timaru: 3,000 sacks PRIME MILLING WHEAT 2,000 sacks PRIME OATS . (In Wholesale Lots Only), And will be followed by Regular Shipments throughout the season. McKENZIE & ROSS. HAKBOUR Vjl E W HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORNWELL having ffurnished the above House with every comfort for Boarders, begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she is now ready for the reception of Boarders, who will find.all the comforts.of home at a moderate charge. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Hcwdbw, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in atock, 2 of Aucher Freres Celebrated Instruments.; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and severe. Harmoniums at prices to Buit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 guineas,. for £40. Flutes, Violin's, Musical Boxes and'Munical Albums, &c. ._ /-^NEHUNGA A.ND "AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of A uckland and Onehunga 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. 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 nstantaneouslv. . TG. S A N D E S • 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.B. to carry out instructions Erom clients with accuracy and dispatch. . Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREKT, Wishes to inform the public that he is th.3 only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. 1 T CWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN DH AM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w prepared to make a Reduction c* Twenty per cent off the price . j of all common work. US' Country Orders punctually attended to. ■71IREW00D! FIREWOOD ! FIRE- X? WOOD !—HoITOn-street Coal and Fire wood Yard. We resentfully draw attentions to; onr Low Price for Fji si-class Firewood:—Lump' Wood, 12s; Cut in Blocks, 13s; .Cut and Split. 14s; (Cash on delivery). "Also the best New Zealand and Newcastle Coal at current rates.": H. &P. GIBBONS, ' "".' r . ,/;,/•. GROCERS, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, iS«SS 68,SWellesley-Btreet.



Boots i Boots i i Boots ii! CHEAPER THAN pill CHEAPER THAN EVER! *I^L EVERi C. BROOKES, . j Having made up his 'mind to relinquish, the Boot Trade, will '. •___ ■ SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR':1 ! Three Months Only. j After which the Remainder of the Stock wQl'be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION) : If not previously disposed of. j Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, AND FIXTUKES. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must' jbe Settled on or before the 30th da.y of Juno next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. ; ssr Note the Address— C. BROOKES' ''BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-street, Auckland. . No connection with any other house in- town or suburbs^ { "O ON ES 1 BONES ! BON.E!? ! Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by . i .. J. & J. SOPPET. B. R~_ C C A R Dil j(From Milan). PROFESSOR OF ITALIAN AND ENGLISH SINGING, And the ITALIAN LANGUAGE, Address care of Messrs. Hoffman and Queen-street. EN O R R I S, ••" - PHOTOGRAPHER^ ' 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. «_. CARTES DE VISITE, BS. PER DOZEN. Fff3OTYPE PORTBAITB WHILE W-ZTINg, ('IOUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC J ACID Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, 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 pheap, and easily applied. Having been, long in general usaat Home.in the Australian Colonies. Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the 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 Messre. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets; Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &d, Junction of Quken and Grey-strkets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents in any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. iff- evA D a Hotel, i_N QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, PROPRIETOR Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-Street, Daily. Billiard Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and Public Rooms, Large, -Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. " Liquors— All of the Best Brands. Characteristics : Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention. ~~~~~. UALVAJH IS E D IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <it tlje Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest . notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country, S. PARKER has erected flrst-ctasa machinery, and having completed alii nis arrangements for manufacturing, ia in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. * S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for AtrcKLA Waterworks, wellesley-street, ATTOKLAWn. T>RIME (2ALT CXERRINGS. , PRIME SALT HERRINGS. thirty half-barrels now landed in fine order. Also, twenty half-barrels PRI;ME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED • ' HAM S AND BACON AND . GOOD BUTTER, AT FTTTEWIN & T>ROTHER • JuL _t> FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION ■ FACTORS, THE JL POT, " •■_■ .;. ■, QUEEN ■ S T R E E T, AND AT THE T HA ME S. |: ~; a UCKLAJNJJ JfERMAJSEJST 0 0 J3L. 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 :— Repaymentsextend- r>«_ w _.,. Total amount ing over er "^ Repayable. s. d. & s. d. dyeara 12 6 130 0 0 . 6 years .. .... 9 2 ' 143 9 2 8 years ...... 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 8 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received1 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. AMES B#U T C H E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from shjp's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. ' Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. T^TJSW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital, ;. ~ ~ _ _ fil.OOO.OOO: , Reinsurance Fund .. m .. fiIOfWWO,1 Insurance1 against -LOSS BY^ FIRE of ev^ry description'of Property jnay be effected witß: ;this;Gpm;pany.* oi '• '■■• ■■'■■■' .'■; iJ, K r' ' ■ ;., Hulls*lnsuredior the Voyage or Time. ■ Mer chandise,, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Bteaniers and sailing vessels,' Risks on Specie ifmbject to special arrangements. • J'v « •' fiSfßLossss Promptly Paid. GEORGK P, PIERCE, Manager.



TJVBE.aS AND FASHION. AUTUMN .AND' WINTER, 1878. -X%T T3ATTAY has the best STOCK ... in Ladies' Dresses of iall kinds - : ~Yjfcr T> ATTR.AY shows FRENCJH WOOL REPPS . ~; ; POPLINS, NORWICH POPLINS RUSTCHUCK MATALASSE ' ' ALL WOOL SERGES, CIRCASSIA:N . CORDS FINE ESTAMENE SBRGES ■ FANCY BROCHE SPOT FRENCH MERINOS '\XT X> ATTRAY has the advantage of offering all the Newest Shades. W T>ATTRAY'S . TRIMMINGS to match every DRESS, are un equalled for Ttichness of Shade' %y 13ATTRAY is noted always for Black and Coloured Silks of Good Value W T> ATTRAY'S BLACK SILKS give great satisfaction Black Silks from 3s lOd to 15s per yard TTy T> ATTRAY has NEW SHADES of Coloured Silks from 35s the DRESS X^T X> ATTRAY for BLACK LUS TRES and BRILLIANTES Black French Merinos, Silk Warp Paramatta, Persian Cords ■__ ■^TT T^ATTRAY for every kind of MOURNING "Vrr T> ATTRAY.—IOO dozen two button KID GLOVES, made ex pressly to match his New Shades of D KESSES '\\T' T> ATTRAY. — Embp^jidered BACK GLOVES, 3s 9d Plain Kid, 3s 6d. ( TTTT- T> ATTRAY has GLOVES sUtched with all the RARE COLOUE3 Coral, Mandarin, Sky . Vulcan, and Blud \ST "O ATTRAY'S HOSIERY to meet the growing demands in Chil^ dren's and Ladies' Varieties •• ■yrirr T> ATTR A Y'S seasonable STRIPED HOSE, in Navy, Seal Brown, &c. "V^T T> ATTRAY invites special at- tentien to his Fancy Department \TT "O ATTRAY'S display of Goods incIudesS.SPECIALITIES in Ribbons,' Ties, Linen, and Embroidered Sets ~\XT T> ATTRAY for COLLARS and FRINGES "VXT Y> ATTRAY'S ENORMOUS VARIETY of DRESS BUTTONS defies competition - "^^ T>ATTRAY'S LEICESTER' KNITTED WOOL SHALLS in great variety. X\^ X> ATTRAY'S has a FIRST CLASS LINE of LADIES' UM BRELLAS, in LAVENTEEN SILK, ZANLLLA, REGINA, and the newly invented AUTOMATON FRAME. , _ XVT "D ATTRAY'S COSTUME and MANTLE DEPARTMENT VVT ¥> AT'IRA V for N E WEST STY_KS in above » COSTUMES, Black Lustre, from 30s COSTUMES, Coloured Serge, from 20s COSTUMES (Fancy), AOs XVf X>ATTRAY'S ULSTERS, checked and plain Vy |3 ATTRAY'S JACKETS, cloth and fur PARISIAN JACKETS, very neat ttTT T> ATTRAY'S DRESSING GOWNS CHLLDRENS' JACK ET S1 and ULSTERS, all sizes ITJtT tSATTRAY for SKIRTS of all KINDS. - ■" •" ' V^r r>ATTRAY has SKIRTS iii SILK, SATIN, and FELT '^■LT 1> A _ TRAY ■ makes;' up: LADIES-DRESSES in the-latest styles ~ ALL KINDS OF COSTUMES.MADE ■'' ,: .; UPBY ;'■: : .:'- ■ j'-'V- ~'-f-i;; Wip> ATT RA V at S JtOff NOTICE T3 ATTRAY has the BEST STOCK OF1 FLANNELS and Winter MATERIALS to choose from ~O ATTRAY'S CALICOES, in . JX ENGLISH and AMERICAN MAKERS -yn~ "O ATTRAY of SHEETING of ALL KIND3J ' • ■ ' \AT jy A T TRAY OFFERS SPECIAL inducements in all kinds of , MANCHESTER GOODS •__■■ ■^VT "O ATTRAY FOR BLANKETS from 10s to 65s " ' ■ '"TST- ,X> ATTRAY'S GOODS are the BEST PROCURABLE • . r DISCOUNT 5 per cent, to CASH Buyers , t ' over £S " ' i • "^tT T> ATTRAY give 3 PROMPT f-?- ATTENTION to all ORDERS TF X> ATTRAY'S PATTERNS, ' ■ -: are geht'POST FREE. , 'W.-'Ki A- rT. T' - A' ■ Y> NEW ZEALAND HOUSE; • I -tt! ,-r.i-- W UEEN-STREET;- '';- V:' r<r .1 ' .. >S(;ai3l ;.: ban ji^fflffl *.~r ,i.SI e*.^f ~i



WB I R C H • Wishes to thank bis friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, 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 of their patronage. Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on. the premises. Boots repaired' on the shortest notice. ON S. A L E 400. casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster. (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridgc), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen n all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders,' Victoria-street.,;. -| AD QUEEN-JS T R E E T. Miss West begs to inform her customers a.nd the Ladies of Auckland, that she has just Opened the Shop next MrEdson's with a Choice . Assortment of Millinery, Fancy Goods,'»Uuder derqlothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns of all descriptions. v Orders executed with promptitude. ~\~ C A R T E R, _H_.. FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders daily, and step plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable harge. Payment as agreed oa.. Shippi»?r and outitry orders punctually attended-to. T^ O T i'U jfi OF REMOV AL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to the Pteclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. C, A. HARRIS. 2nd March. 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMF ER For Sale*. GR. Me NA B, • Wholesale a'<d Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. <ar Shipping Supplied. ~®»' TTT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, T.T«. CO_OUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils; Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic '-flass PictureSFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock' and« Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKKT. TjiRESH 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. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special o-%||sj2|£. APP°^; ment ExceUency -^^^l^^fthe Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ■ 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, MuJTs, Uol larettes, Boas, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, S:c, and get them cleaned from moth, re-lined, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur ana Feather Trimmings matte to order. Fur and Feather Rink Hats made up in the .latest and most fashionable styles. N.B.—New Zeajand Birds .of every description bought. — W. J. STANDLE, Taxidermist, Furrier, &c, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. ■ TO LADIES.—Why pay a high price for. ycur Boots when you can get Kid Boots to measure,"pegged, for 12s Od, at W. J. Otter's; 152 Queen-strest. • - ,- UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION _:!__ FACTORY ALBERT-aiRSET. E. WATERS, CONFBCT ONER Begs to Inform the public the following goods, manufactursd at his .*y are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in jjredient or olouring matter deleterious to ncalth:— Dry Goods. DrylGoods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversation sßingn Imperial Drops . Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar. Almonds Persian Sherbert KtAlmonds ' Boiled Goods. Birds' Egga Mixed Lollies .Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar ' Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints , Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges , Black Balls Aniseed Balls ■ Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges . Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice Hzengea Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe '■ nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial To Sir Juiubes Everton ToHv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugarlmitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds - Brown Candy . Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs > Regent Pipe i Medicated Lozenges oi every description alway ■ on' liana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re ... ■ , turned in good order. . '<•: WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somsbody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a'very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the i colouring matters are quite innocuous. With : regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the-best English or French prepara tions; and, being entirely free from husk; it wIU form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from .an impaired ! digestion .—I have the honour to be, sir, your obedientservant, James3M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. " . TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED).'.' ; The Company arc-now supplying COAL, at •their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, r .at. the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in ibnlk:— !■■: '■<! , ■ ■■■■ ; .:■ '■' •."■■; ; Household.(lumpyV> '■■■' :. ..■ 50s. ! Steam.(screened)'.. .': ' ..^ 40s. Slack .;'i. '.. '.. ;,..:'2os. ! Discount i allowed on" orders from' 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; Over.loo tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the •line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, artdressed to the Mine Manager, Taiipiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. i If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to—- ■ Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/1 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 ! Tuakau.. ..25/ . Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. fFRANZ SCHERFF, i*3ecretary. Fort-street, A uakland, Sept. 6,1877. . A RNQ.LD, HINES, & CO., 11, QUEEN-STREET, - Have On Sale : ClAikA CASES OF THEIR CELEBRATJED «/WU ■ "STAR" BRAND '-!- ' l ij KERQ^ENE -OaIl! J-500 CASES HEYWOOD & CO.'S l\ CHAIRS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PUECHASEP.S, Al PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES,



THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor—R. J. DeLias. GRAND TRIUMPhTaND PRONOUNCED ■ SUCCESS! Of the Popular American Artistes, MR. JOHN JACK.! * !!:,•: •■. v, AND ' . :, MISS ANNIE FIRMAN ! AND A DECIDED HIT! Of the ShaUeßperian revival of FALSTAFF! FALSTAFF! • ' (itING HKNBY IV.—FAKT I.) ' Which will be Repeated THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 7th MAY. Sir' John Falstaff .. .. MR. JOHN JACK - - (acknowledged without an equal) PS" al PriDC MISS ANNIJC FIRMAN V. 7ith its Complete ana Splendid Cast. PRICES:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, is. Box Plan now open at Upton & Co.'s. IN REHEARSAL.-Mr. Jack's Original Ver sion of '.'The New Magdalen.'' •£ lso,-. Mr-;jac? 1 i] Great Dmina-Comedy, "John Garth; or, au for Pride. 1' ' -T7- AI;PA It A RAI L W AY, On and after MONDAY, May 6th. 187S, the Afternoon Train will run U3 followa :— Riverhead, 3.0 p.m. Kurneo, 3.16 p.m. Waimauku, 3.30 p.m. Rewiti. 3.48 p.m. Woodhill, 3.53 p.m. Pairo-^, 4 4 p.m. Helensville, 4.20 p.m. By order. A . v . M ACDONALD, General Manager. JJ o t i c £ The undersigned having a Large"* STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can. be procured in the Kngli3h arid 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 Ms 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, m 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 short notice. ,_ . ' ■. m~ Orders left at the City Estabhshmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. BDGAR. TT A MIL TON. WAIKATO 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. S3T. Agent: ATJCKLAKi>EvENiyr3 STAR. A S H T O N A N D SO N, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildin©^ QUEEN-STKEET, AtrCKXAND. FOR SALE, ALBERT-STREET, CITY.—A large Four roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. HEPBURN-STREKT.—A well-rmilt Family Residence of 7 rooms 1 with out-bnil&ings, tanks' garden, and every convenience. iTeenoia. EPSOM ROAD.—A. 7-rqomed -Cottage with garden, Very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunera. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortkoie Family Re sidebce, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-houae, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid Ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale x>r Lease. GRAFTQN ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a 'large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated root verandah, stable, &c., with fine view both back andfront. '-~.' ." ,', > KYB&ti "PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33x100 ft.' • PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot rnent.g — ''' V isORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites 1: at stokes Point, North Shoie. ' . NORTH SHORE.—Land Hellger's Creek,, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs.. TO BE LET:— , j. PONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, withfron^ and side verandahs,. large garden, well, and water laid-on;'to- kitohen, ■ situate in Dedwood; Terracei The House is new, and in complete ■ order, and very convenient for. a family. PONSONBY.—A Fouro-oomed Cottage, with large, allotment. EDEN TERRAGE.-r-7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road;. Either to let:or for sale upon i easy.terms.. ; ■ PAKNKLL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage ■ overlooking the Domain; rent, 10sj per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad- dock. "."-"- A Large Store in-the centre of-the City, with, a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable for a Wholesale or Manufacturing. Business ; a large chimney for steam purposes is built on the pre mises. "■•■■'; ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated/ -.' . . , ~ EPSOM.—A/nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well, finished and in excellent condition,. and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country.. ' Several Small Properties in Town'andCountry bt , sale and to let: . ' ~H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. I N TEE- FA S|H I ON S. MADAME BOTTENELLI Announces to the Inhabitants of Auckland that" she has secured the services Of a FmsT-CL Ags , MILLINER from, England,, and is pre pared to Show all thp Novelties : t v < . ; .fpr ; the Coming Season. -■■ ' ■• : Millinery., Bonnets :(..... ForanaotherTrim- Trimmed Hats ??i nss Plain; > Straw,' and "f> Costumes ■ % ■ Felt Hats O. Fringes Straw Bonnets V^*1 Biittons^ Flowers & Feathers 'S c Fancy and Linen Ribbons and Silks aiftl ■ g e t 3 Velvets andPlnphes ' A . ReaVLaces ' Dress Caps q Scarves Head Dresses ->3 Corsets Jackets ' . S' Hosiery Mantles ... £» Underclothing Shawls, &c. (Si' Umbrellas Dress Materials t^. Skirts; &c. Dressmaking in all w Ladies own mater its branches, ialsmadeup. Note, the' Address WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. GE O R G E H■ U L M E, BUTCHKR, &C. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOB EXPORT, IN KEGS OR XIKRCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON;DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT Off ALL DESCRIPTIONS. : . )'• ■ POUIiTRY/ ;: 1 ■■;; ■[■-'■" :■■■'■■: ■ -oco '(■■/.:., SUCKING PIG 3, r ,., ■ .HAMS AND BACON {Smoked ana SpiceS"- ■&.■& '-* , ' iqXfsiSlf OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET.