The Evening Star.

Fol.: IX.-NO. 2,560.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAYJJUNE 21, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.

Entertainments, &c



<^Hfc^ T^OR SYDNEY AND MEL- J||pgijg|: Sj bourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vices received to-day), wii 1 leave Melbourne on the 25th, and Sydney on the 20th instant—due here about the sth proximo. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about MONDAY, the Bth oE July. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 6, Wueen-street, Auckland, June 21,1878. TO SYDNEY. •^S^* TUESDAY, 25TH INST. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA, Captain M. Casey, will bo despatched from Queen street Wharf on TUESDAY next, tho 25th instant, at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to HKNDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—June, 1878. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NA°IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. ITaupo .. Thursday, 27tb, 4 p.m. — ffOR TARANAKI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS. Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (from Manukau). Taiaroa... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. L__ FOR SYDNEY (from Queicn-strket Wharf). Botorua.. Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. Taupo Monday, 24th, i p.m. — fST Cargo must be alongside one hour before mo Of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. j&frg^ TpOR LONDON DIRECT. H|=j|fissgg^^ The regular trader w^lM^u SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo ■engaged, will have quick despatch. For particulars, apply to THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. 'A*. XT 011 LONDON DIRECT. 4||iP||^ TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. 'imtlUi'.l'Jl—a rpjj 6 magnificent clipper barque SCHIEHALLION, AAI at Lloyd's, 602 ton 3 register, Captain J. .JjEVACK, due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. June 13, 1878. <_TEAM BETWEEN AUCK- JlllglglO LAND and the THAMES. "S.s. ROTO M A H A N A. Time Table: From Auckland- Friday. 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon From Thames- Saturday, 10.30 morning Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. ■6d.; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age. 7s. FRASER & TINNE, agents. .S-Vfe^ GJTEAM TO THE THAMES 13§IS§*£O COROMANDEL, AND •«——««s' OHINEMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. Time Table: From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise, 12 midnight Saturday, Tongariro, 4 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKK). The s.s. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohme muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. g> _. Manager . «£3*B^T7IOK PRIVATE SALE. **WH!raP T 2j 6 paddle steamer RUBY. JOHN LEYDON, Grahamstown, has received instructions from Mr. Burmingham to sell the above well-known Steamer, which ia well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be naQ on application tO B&HigAACgj Fort-street; Or, JOHN. LEYDON, ' Auctioneer, Thames. '^^^ jm O R • W- A I U X U. *«s«***s*»' The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiukn as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: June. June. 22-Saturday. 10 a.m. 22—Saturday, 2 p.m. 24—Monday, 12 noon 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 2 p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. July. July. ~ I—Monday, 6 a.m. l—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heada and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Will sail weather and other circumstance P Ordereto collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbln's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towasro of Vessel" as per agreement^ —PT~T C^TEAM TO THE WADE jC«SL><|^s. >>5 AND PUHOI. if rr'f 11 __i TAM O' SHANTER Will commence to run asunder: For Puhoi: Saturday, 7 a.m.; return Monday. Weather and other circumstances permitting, Fares:—For the Wade: Single, 4s; Return, 7a For Puhoi: Sinerlt\ 6^ ; Return, 10b. MASTER, Agent; Or G. R- McNAB, 30, Queen-street. Agents for Puhoi: Schischka Bros. P.S.-During the trip to the Wade the Tarn o Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. XfOR THE HOT SPRINGS, ID MAHURANGI. MATAKANA *^^3ff'KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.B. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Ball A^iifrAND 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. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not reVnqnsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight orpassage Wjl^ 0 <>Ky fc aoN ,2£teg^^TEAM OH THK ilAlf AiiA. The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahl and JVlata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per 'TTY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, ana ' Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. - Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port bert on Mondayß. CAgEY & g()N> ,=£3^ <_TEAM TO AND FROM jMfifgs;) j riviCRHEAD Twice Daily. : Steamers will leave as nnder :— From Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. BFrom'Rivfirhead—S.B. Lily. 9 a.m.J " _M»ta^BlßYftßON.



<*Sks^ DIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- J|||g|*>X' ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho 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 COR"OMANDEL. The 5.3. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisaiing's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa: for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The 5.3. ROWENA will letvvo as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 21st June Wednesday, 26th June Monday, Ist July Friday, oth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. *SsS^ cjteamljnThekaipara <SMiMs» WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mttatai, auatapu Maungawhare, and Dargavillk. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Heleneville 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 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY" & SON, Red Offlco, Wharf. «s£k*^ "f ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR JslsSßlsgj JLJ waiuku. Time Table:— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June Juno 22—Saturday, 10 a.m. 22- Saturday, 2 p.m. 2i_Monday. 11.45 a.m. 24—Monday, i p.m. 26—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26- Wed., 5.30 p.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 30- Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.—On Wednesdays, sth and 19th June, at 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or. A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. ,aa^. 4 UCKLAND STEAMSHIP l|||||^iX. COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY, 22nd June, at 3 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. "CIRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STR BET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. ~A CARTER, .£_. family butcher, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. ,nLANVILLE & BLLYJJTT, HJT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 141, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. _____ Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. X \ f^ J- HUTCHINSON, ; SHIPPING & COMxMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. P" AND L McLE OD, • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (South). All kinds of Timber supplied to order. ■\^OOL,~TAI7LbW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover 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 f>ondon. 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. 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 nnder 25 tone 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards ... .15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. ~ . J , , Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or JP mE Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the Nbw Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. I „ _,_ ,__ „„,. School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. g ADAMS , 8.A., Head-master. ONSONBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MR^. ROBINSON, assisted iby MISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. ■ XTtf R. S~~_ INNER, VV a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &c. . ETROPOLITAN HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. M. GALLAGHER, (Late Manager Thames Hotel), Begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has purchased the above well-known Hotel, and will take possession on Saturday, 29th mst., when he hopes to meet with a fair share 01 patronage. . ITS' W A I T E, n . Manufacturing Tinsmith, '~ FORT-STREHT, Wishes to inform the public that he is the 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. EM E N T ! C E M E N T! 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster 1 (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), i Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all Darts Of town or country. to aji paius v B - BANK & j E ft X i N sON, Builders, Victoria-street. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. *S. CARTES DE VISITS, Bs. PER DOZEN. FyHOTYPBPORTBAITS WHILE WAITING, HELENSVILLE BAKERY. G. H. SMITH, Bakeb and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting [Vessels > t pn->,,,^> promptly executed.



(TiOVTTS' GUAIIANTEED ACETIC \J ACID Is an External, Safe and "Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis. Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disoase; 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 i 8 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 Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample t>roo£ 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 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, MAO KAY BR OTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &C, Junction of Quken and Urky-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents Jin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. ILLI AM" mIIOM AS, JL MONUMENTAL, ■MARBLE, AND STONIS MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beantifn Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Hoadutones, for warded on application iv 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 LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, AUCKLAND. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. ANEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Cotich will run as under: — 5 Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.ra. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. AND J. S O P PJ£ T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Milt.3, And No. 101,lLower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland WH. HAZARD, • GUNMAKBR, 16 7, QUEKN-STREET, In returning thanks to the Sportsman of tho Province of Auckland for the very liberal sup port accorded to him since commencing business in this City, begs respectfully to call attention to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of BREECH AND MUZZLE - LOADING SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AND PISTOLS, SPORTING POWDER, CHILLED SHOT, ELEY'S CAPS. WADS, CARTRIDGE CASES, RIFLE AND REVOLVER AMMUNITION, &C, &C, &C GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Executed with promptitude, in an efficient and workmanlike manner, and Warranted to Give Satisfaction. A TRIAL GIVEN WITH EVERY GUN. TO ARRIVE, EX ' QUEKN OF THE WEST' : W. H. H. notifies to Intending Purchasers that one of the Most Superior Shipments of DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS, Is now Daily Expucted by him per 'Queen of the West.' These Guns are of the most modern con struction, having been made expressly to his order. In consequence of arriving rather late, they- will bo offered at Unusually Low Prices. THE SHOOTING GALLERY la OPEN DAILY for Rifle or PioTOL Practice, or for Instruction in the Use of Fire-arms. W. H. HAZARD, 167, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. muni TTS7ILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED : VV a song, By Pro. Martin Swallow. Words by Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellers. PRICK, 2?. 6d. nett. ft Me NAB, • Wholesale a\«d Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. t&~ Shipping Supplied. "©« \ RNO LD, HIN ES, & (J"a 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. "OHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA " ~ LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. $31, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand TSS piHOLL A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. L ~Tj V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELL2ZSLBY-STREET. 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 thoroughlj shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at agjvery small advane on coat for cash. • T~""X~M E S M c L E O D, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). IV/fONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET _*_. (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Roun tree's. Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Pi-aits, Pads. &c. . , .. Hair Combings made up and worked in any ta! Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address: — MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for Ladieß. ; T>~~" C L A R X, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. „,,.



JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nnnnt) reasonable. H. FAULDER, Sole Contractor totnc City Conncil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attond punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Connoil Office, Queen-streot.. JR. D E C O U R C V, • carver and gilder, lookino gl-ass and picture frame Manufacturer, 260, QUBBN-STRBET, Opposite the Market Kntrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, "Vases, &c, Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gildinr.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the 1 shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURKS.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DB COURCY. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stook of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Cull and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. ATCHESI WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-m ad £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance. Hunter, £4 4s ; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £4 10s; English, Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6 10a. CS, Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Caocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8a 6d. Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch- MAKEU Victoria-street PJJ> O R A JN « begs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates fob cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt • New castle, 2s 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. ! Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. Doban, Express Stand, Victoria street. N.B.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncnt. delivered in any quantity. C ke Is 6d per bag, •VTEWTPN STEAM SANITAKY PIPE J3I AND FIRE-CLAY WORKS. ~~~r GEO. BOYD Desires to inform his Customers and the Public in general that, owing to the dangerous state of his premises in Fort-street, he has been obliged to Remove to the Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addressed to the Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to the Pottery every twenty minutes, it offers an opportunity to persons who may desire to inspect the Largest Stock of Sanitary and Fire-Clay Gooda in the Colony. McKENZIE & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Me KENZ IE & ROSS. A UCKLANI) STEAM CONFECTION _rL FACTORY ALBERT-U'IREET. X WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the public the following goods, manufactured at his .-y are guaran teed of superior qaality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— - ■ .. Dby Goods. Dry?Gi>ods—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co/.versations Ringo 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 Marbles T»i-itt rr-n RnriTVl Burnt Almonds Boiled I*ood3. Birds' Eggs 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 1 -ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Ever ton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberrieß Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description alway on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. W JDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. TirfVPTAf ONT AT 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 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 will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion .—I have the honour to be, sir, you obedient servt., James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO j^L 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- Pn _ w ,. t Total amount ing over raweßKl Repayable. " s. d. & s. d. 1 years .. .... 12-6 130 0 0 6years .. 9 2 143, 9 2 8 years ...... .7 6 156 7 6 10 years .. .... 6 8 162 IB S DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. EKCHASTS, AG-ENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office W"yndhs.m-Btreet- O""~~ j: N S A L 1 Xx Lapwing : 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. if^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER vy The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and suoerior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in am. its Branches—Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited MECHANIC." BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildines. lil I JS E B T SAMPLE X? OF WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwater Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. [J. CRAIG,



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONSY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen , Shortland-street. next the Post-ofßce. _ MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEHAN, Solicitor, 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. TAIL O RING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. | We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. pARGO AND -jyTC|?^AIG, QTJEEN-STEEET, Next]E. Waters', Confectioner. t^T All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. T7ICTOIUA FLOUR MILLS" V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps w heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &c. Oats. Maze, Barley. Sec, crushed. T T~ qWINNEKTO N AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAik STREET, (Next Shakes 'Lire Hotel). Having introducedjfSteam Power, he is no-r prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. tS" Country Orders punctually attended to. ■[%/[- R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON /§Ssi=Si Wakefield- DENTIST <ZtZgg|j3 "STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover1 Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). J3OOTS ! _>OOTS ! ! JjOOTS !!! CHEAPER THAN S^l CHEAPER THAN EVER 1 *H_ EVER I C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant,!j6Machinery and fixtukeß. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of Junf* next. All contra accounts to bo presented on or before that date. E3" NOTE THE ADDRESS— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or Buburbß. OELLING OFF!!! THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, On the Wrong Side of Queen-street, Informs the Public of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that he is com pelled to REALISE the WHOLE of HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which will be Offered to Purchasers at GREAT REDUCTIONS, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J. S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to the following Goods :— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORP BALERNOS ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, in shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4 ; worth, 2/9 A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4J 10 ~ GREY SHEETING, /11J 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each 4 „ „ Q/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, 8/6 Good Tweed Trousers and Vest, from 15/115 worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 45/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 Gs 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 40 rolls CARPET, Bought Job, all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION INVITED. PATTERNS GIVEN. JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, IS" Wkong Side ok the Street, "©c Next United Service Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. FI SH E X AND C~O~, Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baco Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of ! order. Families waited on in town or suburbs.l



ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAIPA. TO F. A. WHITAKER, ESQ, HAMILTON. Sir,—A vacancy having occurred in the Re presentation of this District in Parliament, we, the undersigned Electors, having confndence in your ability and enorgy. as well as your know ledge of our requirements, request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate to fill the vacancy. In the event of your acceding to our request, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. W. Clare, J.P. R. F. Sandes Daniel Bockett, J.P. Robt. Peat E. B. Walker, J.P. J.Bauer Lewis B. Harris Alfred Cox, J.P. E. Waddington, J,P. H. Fitzgerald Wm. A. Graham J. Karl W. Steelc, J.P. J. Fox James Hally T. J. Lawrence Thomas Hedger A. Allen R. Burke J. G. Jackson C. J. Storey John Chivers T. W. Weaiherhill Geo. Edgecumbe Henry Buttle C. C. Wood R. M. Sturges Jos. Hinton John Fisher Henry Herdigan W. J. Rutherford F. Van Damme J. Farrell T. H. Smythe Richard Gwynne Hamilton Newell E. B. Cox " James Calderwood J. D. Hill Hugh Hunter K. Hill John Atkinson D. B. Hindle John Bridgman John Anderson James Watters Richard Bell H. Meredith Wm. Atkinson Thomas M. Hill Reuben Parr Wm. Alexander James Martin Thomas Dinsdale Thomas Joliy Wm. humming I. K. Vialou, J.P. John Hally James McCabe Thomas Holden It. Fisher W. Butcher J.M. Hally John Hackett Hans Krippner T. O. Goodman George Floyd Charles Johnson J. Q. Tristram John Deegan W. Carboy Duncan McLaren W. Walker Patrick Gavan J. Gribble W. H. Bailey J. McPherson, J.P. J. S. Bernard G. B. Beere .Michael O'Connor John F. Edwardea Jdhn Kidler U. Walker G. Mayes Joseph Gane J. Carey J. Baker P. Munro Wiiiiam Naylor J. Raynee Geo. Churches John T. Giffhoy 1<". u'iNeill Michael Krippner Patrick O'Neill James O'Garrar Alfred Booth W. Oswald F. G Taylor Anthony Thurnwalt. Fredk. Gaudin R. J. Newell P. Leslie, J.P. Cecil Danvers Cornelius Day John Hinton P. Iwerson John Mahon J. Hume T. W. Scott John Winstone D. Gardiner William Calder T. W. Manners F. Uunibey T. C. Hammond J. Misseu A. W. Williams ' T. H. W. Morris John Slater John Runciman H. Weber Daniel Caley D. Mclntyre John Reynolds B. Yonng George Kohleis Thomas Blackmore Win. Molloy J, H. Wood E. Wilson B. Edwards Richard Land Jas. Taylor William Davis James Leith John Knox L. O'Neill John Erickson "VV. McGregor Hay W. H. Goodwin N. J. Hunters Thomas McCarthie Colin Woolley Henry Thomas Robert Harris Owen Murray D.D.Hyde f. Cooper Thomas Maunders John Bell Thomas Trewheelar P. Hayes T. B. Hanuaford Wm. Andrews Samuel Jackson George Hall G. B. Owen W. Johns W. F. Hunt L. Forfcett N. R. Cox VV. Howie J. Odium Joseph Prince J. Wilson, J.P. W. M. Morrissey Arthur Dawson Alfred Bensley Kdwin Hall J. T. Meredith John Ferguson Wiiiiam Graham John Gage Robert Peat R. F. Sandes William Powell Peter Kay John N. Pegler T. W. Davis T. Vercoe A. Grant James Pearae Geo. Mason J. N. Ellis H. Turner Robert Kwart C. H. Schnackenberg James Wylia Thomas Turner Richard Philp W. Chester William Gibbison S. Nashoussen James Mitchell Joseph Turner Richard Galvan Alfred Smith George Leatham J. Hettit Wm. H. Wallis H. Johnson David Burns, sen. Richard Turner D. Burns, jun. K. F. Lacon C. E. McDonald E. Garmonsway James H. Phillips H. H. Reynolds William Ward - V. Roberts Wm. Hamilton Peter Turner Wju. Davies W. Layne Christopher Carthy W. Alderson Albert Potter Kdwin L. Hope Wm. J. Merliss Thos. Garmonsway Edward Stewart W. N. Higginson C. »'. Roffey Wm. Beet E. Hettit Walter Reid f^i ENTLEMEN,—I have great pleasure in acceding to the request contained in your very flattering Requisition, and, in the event of being returned as your repreßenwtive, pledge myself to use my best energies to advance the interests of the whole district. It will afford me great satisfaction to meet the Electors of Waipa at the different centres of population, aisd give a full explanation of my views regard ing all the momentous questions that are at present engaging the attention of the public. F. A. WHITAKER. I shall address the public at tho following places:— Te Awamutu Public Hall—Friday. June 21 ( at 7 o'clock. Alexandra Public Hall—Saturday, June 22, at 7 o'clock. Raglan—Day of Meeting of Ratepayers. Whatawhata—Tuesday, June 25, at 7 o'clock. Newcastle—Wednesday. Dates of Meetings at Ohaupo, Pukerimu, and Hamilton will be advertised in a future issue. /~\N SA^E, AND TO AtißiVJi American Averil Mixed Paint and Pure White Lead American Antifriction Grease American Double and Single-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables shade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Heats STalises, Picture Frames iVall Brackets Oevoe's Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. /^ RiiAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES WILKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. LAST TWO WEEKS! Owing to Alterations about to take place iv the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. t& NO REASONABLK OFFER REFUSED. Children's Leather Elaslic Sides, 4 to 6, 3/3 „ „ „ „ 7 to 9,4/6 „ 10 to 13, 5/3 S3L Opening up the last of our packages of Women's Kid Boots at 7/, and other line 3at re duced prices. Ladies' Kid Boots made to order for 12/6, in order to clear a large lot of uppers. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY as CHEAP. All outstanding accounts must be paid in on or before the 28th June; and all contra accounts on the same date. T^OALSI COALS!! COALS!!! From Bulli Mines, near Sydney, EX • WELLINGTON,' A SPLENDID HOUSEHOLD, SMITHS', OR STEAM COAL. Retailed at from 5s to 7s per ton less than they can be imported by the cargo. 10 tons and upwards at 26s per ton, at ship's side. Single loads at 28s per ton, at ship's side. This Coal gives a strong heat, is very clean, leaves little or no cinder, burns a very long time, and will be found very economical to burn with Waikato. W. & G. WINSTONE.



Entertainments, 6:c. THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor R. J. DeLias. RK-APPKARANCK OF THE GREAT DRAMATIC COMPANY ! MONT AY and TUESDAY, June 21th and 23th, Production of the Grand Realistic Drama, THE WOMAN IN RED I Rudiga Mrs. Wnlter Hill Victor Sanscn Mr. J. B Steelc Supported by all the Old favourites who appeared with such success Last Season! IN ACTIVR PRf PARATIOJT— BROKBN TIES!—A New Comedy-Drama. LEAH, THE FORSAKEN! And other Standard Plays. Prices:—Dress Circle, 4/: Stalls, 2/0; Pit, 1/. HEATRE R O V A L. ii i - SATURDAY, JUNE 22. Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), Captain Leßoy and i the Naval Brigade, Captain Dignan and. the Hobson Company, Captain Isaacs ana the Nixon Light Horse, Major Derrom and the Victoria Company, Captain Mow bray and the Scottish Company, Superinten dent Hughes and the Fire Brigade, Captain Butler, and the Salvage Corps, and the Volunteer Force. A GRAND PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE WIDOW AND FAMILY OF THE LATE BAND.-SERGT MARLIN, (Of the Naval Brigade), Will be given in the Theatre Royal on Saturday night next, under the management of Mr I. Dokan. See Thursday's Star for Programme. The Hibernian Band have kindly volunteered their services for the occasion, and will play selections of Music in front of the Theatre previous to the performance. Pkices :—Dress Circle, i/ ; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. ASH TON AND SOW, • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Btjildin«tc, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, gHEPBURN-STREET.—A well-built Family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah, wood house, tanks, garden, &c. The House is built of the very best material, and is in first-rate order. The property has a frontage of 36 feet by a depth of 119 feet. EDEN CRESCENT. — The whole of that valuable property in Eden Crescent and Short street, with the buildings thereon erected, in cluding the large brick house formerly occupied by the Club. This property is centrally situated being within a few minutes walk of the Rail way Station, and is au excellent site for a first class Family Hotel. ST. MARY'S ROAD, Ponsonby.—A Family Residence ot 8 rooms and back kitchen, veran dahs, balcony, well, large tank with pump in kitchen, and gas laid on, together with the large allotment upon which it is erected, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view oil the harbour. This property is for Sale or Lease. PONSONBY ROAD. — A very pleasantly situated Suburban Cottage, with grounds. Healthy situation, and extensive view. 'Busses i pass every quarter-of-an-hour. | • STOICKS' POINT, North Shore.—2o acres of Good Land, suitable for a Market Garden. Wood and water on it. • 95 acres of Good Bush Land in the County of Marsden. 10s. per acre. ffc^i WAIUKU.—A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. NORTH SHORE. — SO acres near Stokes Point. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet froiitage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. KYBKR PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. ISOKTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoie.. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—A six"roo7ned Cottage in the best part of Grafton Road, healthy situa tion, and extensive view. Gas laid on. A large elegantly Furnished House, contain ing drawing and dining rooms, sitting rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, &c, within a few minutes walk of the Supreme and District Courts. EDINBURGH-STRKET. Newton. — A well finished 5-roomed Cottage and garden. PONSONBY.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing 8 rooms an«i scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs and balcony, garden, and every convenience. A Comfortable Seven-roomed Cottage with an acre of land, near the Junction Hotel. Iv very good order. ONKHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re idence, with large garden, oi chard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centre of the Cit«-, 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" H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent*, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OUTUMAHANA AND THE JiuT XV LAKES. A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera,, < ihinemntu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Shobtland-stkeet, Auckland. 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 natantaneouslr. HAMILTON 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 t>ost or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. r|IHE (J.OLOMU INSURANCE X " COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE. Capital : Two Millions Steeling. CHIEF OFFICE: WELLINGTON. Directors : The Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Chairman}. The Hon. G. Randall Johnston, Vice-Chairman. The Hon. Dr. M. S. Grace j Walter J. Nathan, Es.i. A De B. Brandon, Esq. I E. W. Mills, Esq. Jacob Joseph, Esq. General Manager: G. S. Graham, Esq. Temporary Offices : Panama Chambers, Panama-street The Company is now taking fire and Marine Risks of every description at the Lowest Current Rates, THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. This Company being compelled by its Articles cf Association to reserve a one hundred thousand shares (half the capital), to be allotted from time to time to actual insurers only in proportion to the amount of premiums paid, offers to the public generally, and particularly to men of small rr.eans,^ the two-fold advantage, which no Fire Insurance Company of New Zealand has hitherto offered, that of security against loss from fire combined with participation in the profits of one of the safest and most lucrative kinds of investment in the world. An insurer with this Company, being a shareholder, in effect reduces the rate charged on his own 'property in proportion to the amount of premium he pays and the influence he exerts to induce others to insure with the Company. Every information may be obtained of THE AGENT AT AUCKLAND. JAS. B. GRAHAM, solicitor, Hobson's Buildings.