The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-No. 3,510

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, LB7B.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



-vfc. "OE6ULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION <^g_l_^ between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logaw, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne noMin about three days after arrival. 8g CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, ' April Ith, 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa. .. "Wednesday, 17th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30ih, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wanaka.. Thursday, llth, i p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 1 p.m. — Taupo . ..Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Que_n-str_et Wharf). Wak4.tipu| Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m.l — KOTORUA..I Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m.| — FORTrUSSIULL. BAY Off ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 15th, I p.m. — T.u.o Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 29th, 1 p.m. — .OF. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, I p.m. — SST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. SSte*^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP J|||y|g; _T_SL COMPANY. FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Detained on account of cleaning, will leave the Queen-street Wharf TO-MORROW (Thursday), llth instant, at 5 p.m. _ W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. X A G L A N eSLALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 6 a.m. on SATURDAY, 13th instant- Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. £_kk.S^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES jglgfeO COROMANDEL. AND "&^s—^ ohinemuri. tongariro, enterprise, durham, and te aroha. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Enterprise, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, Tongariro. 9 a.m. Friday, Enterprise, 10 p.m. Si t lrday, Tongariro, From Thames- Wednesday, Tongariro, 9 p.m. Thursday, Enterprise, 3 30 p.m. Friday, T'ongaiiro, 5 p.m. Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Good 3 received daily for shipment to Ohine muri. per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. __ H. W. HEATH, Manager. fiVfc^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Q/pp AIMERS ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Wednesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 8 p.m. . Thursday, Rotomahana. 6.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 11 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Saturday, Rotomahmana, 2 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d,; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. jg£* XJ.OR LEVUKA DIRECT. «|£pPg|w The fine new schooner Having all her Cargo engaged, wHI sail for the above port on SATURDAY, 13th instant. Forpassage only apply to, r Fort-street. «sSfc-. ITIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jpfi.i_£-E? MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, Will sail 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 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 or passage apply c to^ KY & gQ^ «^ \y A I U KU. • The s s L ___ A roOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April iS-Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 n.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at thß stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union ' S-S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hursb & Co., wil Weet witli prom ot dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Orto £. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket* W .A I U X U. Z^*-?*-**'- The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— , From Onehunga: From Waiuku : April ° April w-Saturda*r, 12.30 .m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. For.Maiiul.au Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, enTaesdayg at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. . . - Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. lowage of Vessels as per agreement. ; M. H. ROE, §kjfes OTEAM TO AND FROM .££g§g;.o RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th Jund. Steamers will leave as under *.— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. w __ S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. * rpm Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. Jg^^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.B. KINA will leave Helens- Vm- nt , viue a/s nndor: — *w* utamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi andMata -Ohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, »„. -Returning on Wednesday. . ■_. -**lDert direct, every Thursday morn- P__, * 8 tide > returning on Friday. Glvv^SS^B tor Otamatea leave Auckland, per to _& (2 B_SORK. at i-3" P-m- on Mondays, and . il ort Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. AH_I? of-F Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port *$•*» W» Mondays. J. CASEY ft BON.



!-__ A wTEAM TO LONDON, (O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May; and MELBOURNE, on the sth day of May, carrying First, Second, and Third class Passengers. Canal Dues payahle hy Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The ahove splendid steamer, heing of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way,*and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. Por particulars, plans, and circulars, apply "° BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. _s^_3__ T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF -glllg^ $L PACKETS TO NEW ZEA —^sM3sl3giE& Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, LeadenhaU-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New- Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN &' CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK fe CO.. ) jSKA. "JJII RS T SHIP FOR ggg|Ns JD LONDON. ■%;^2_s_£_jS? > The clipper Al ship E§_*_—a_! EBsE*—— CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged thi3 vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. March 19,1873. BJWR RUSSELL, WANGA _^^^^Jj ROA.iAND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 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, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The S.B.i ROWENA will leave as follows :— April Time Ta'ele:— ; Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th Monday, 22nd Friday, 26th - Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. »»&<*- QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA TTS&. k3 waters. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, MAUNGAWHARE, AND DARGAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ~j^T O T 1 C E, The undersigned having a Large- STOCK ol the Best and Fastest Dyes that can he procured in the English and French Markets, as well aa a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. ' Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on short notice. _t2T Orders left at the City Estahlishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by lea!ving their Orders personally or hy letter. _ W. EDGAR. TT>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT ""£ .I^——_<• ; w 2 /C. _r A^n\ T) H P S f*/c.DEL'EAir\X\ o I g O fe( AUCKLAND. )|! g g £. - .#* s*,v-__fl_^A_--s«*__llir5 *,v-__fl_^A_--s«*__llir *•"■** _"! jyTad^O]*^ MEASUREMENT fTAEBOUB VIEW HOUSE, B~_, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORN WELL having Cfurnishod 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. ' ISfTXEY'S I3LACK LEAD. " CLEANLINESS." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all . kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and Id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. ~ G. S A N D E S © SURVEYOR, Hamilto. , Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied On the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintan-e with the whole of the Waikato district c. Abies T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. tfo/TONEY TO LEND, in large or small Jj_JL sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. Ift/fONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at JLVJ. the usual rates of intere.c—W. H. Con nell, V7iloan Lane. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security t 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 Rnssell. Solicitors. ___^ ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LENDjfan 'MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, " "7 ulcaniLano. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Qneen-street, and Bny a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black CoaMeuwl splendid Tweed Trousers and Veetpj ii_ fiAMUEL^XXXMBES & CO,,



FISHER ANDCO., Wholesale. Shipping & Famil_ BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kind 3 dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B. —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants far warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburb s A. WATERMAN beg:, to inform 9 his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed, upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Olass PicturejjFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and* Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. US. CARTES DE VISITE, SS. PER DOZEN. Fe.1. qtype Portraits While Waiting, CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, A uckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Tj. RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. QP.E CI A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter he conducte. by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. i IRELAND JB R OTHE Rh. ! WOOL MERCHANTS, [ TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE!. Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' I 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. TGoods 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 market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacthrers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fen ton), By Special dj_Jla£k_!*<§iv> Appo,-ltment Excellency "^fe__S«^§sS_^__i_»the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUERN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. . 1%/r R. T. T R A F F O R D, SURGEON /i^Sliira. Wakefield- DENTIST, -2J_f_fs> STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, _ BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee., &c. 1 T QJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he Is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work jt3r Country Orders punctually attended to. R W. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works hpnnd in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and A.ccount Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office Wyndham-Btreat. " " i -1., gyi WRAPPING PAPERS. " ' Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White < Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand ■—— ; j in'—'—;- —<r. ■" g_*jf PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. XS, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. |~. H O L L 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. JOHN £<OPPE T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. AH of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. JTO 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter1!. Waikat Pahcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. _ OONES 1 BONES J BONES ! . Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qneen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. ELWIN B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Gbafton ;or oare of Mr. E. Way te, or of fChamptaloup & Cooper, Queon-e treet.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &o. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. > GrUTHRIE & vJjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onkejunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO a GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLESLEY -ST RE El, Auckland. N S~ A L E 100 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. I .EANE & JENKINSON, i j Builders, Victoria-street.'. QTAM PS ! STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owing to recent importations of the Newest Designs, and the erection of Steam Machinery, they are now. in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be equalled else where, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. Specimens to be seen, and all orders left, at Star Office. H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. / I r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. Ip C L A R K. Shipping "and Commission agent Wharf. Onehunga. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor tothe City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cefjspits, Sec, 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-street (J HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner ot Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail maker, &C, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the la3t ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. AMES" BUTCH E R CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. mo CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business In the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness I Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers Superior Draught Horses. £lf;0-Cash. Apply to T, V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. 'Monster Sale op PIANOS 1 PIANOS 1 AND MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short timo MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortland-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, Sec, all at JOdueed prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their largo Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their call early. N.8.-PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. J. "BR OW N X &'SO N S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street.^ Xp"6~_i~S A L E,""" T O ASEIV E : Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from Oamaru, and Brigantine ' 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. TE D EC O U R C V, • carver and gilder, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, upper queen-street, Opposite the Market Entrance. CaKving.—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 almost 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 ijiht your household. TKT OTI v■ * OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office .and-Timber "Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks, C, A. HARRIS. 2nd March. 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. TJ AMILTON, 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, -fee. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fanoy Goods, Seo., in endless variety. I—c ' ■ 4_rSM_B&ai i*Au<_BXAK»Bvßaiis?a Br_Sfc '



IA card.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the. Citizens of Auckland that he bas commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. __ JM. M C L A C H L A N, c 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen: M in diamond, 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cord 3 M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Bine Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. •J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. t&r Comparison Invited. I^IHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning* in all its Branches.—Chai 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), MECHANIC.-! BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boy 3' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, GR. M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. Jtar SHIP P1 N G SUPPL IE D. -3B» GLANVILLE & ELLYETT, TEA DEALERS & GROCER. , 111, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rna waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and r.nder 25 tons.. ..17s Cd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 ton 3 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards ... .15s „ Slack 12s 6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. 11 L O UE! CI L O U R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Ilassell. J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 503 and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridgo Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. AST The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents-B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, _2i5,980,36G7. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. rTT O ARRIVE, Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. i T. H. HALL & CO. TD-X 'KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 sacivs WHEAT. T. il. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. — — ' J*. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), The price of. Coke is now 203 per on, a tb Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushel., or. about double the bulk of Coal. xF <T~ T I * C E. All persons _re strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owners and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to themselves hy fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. J. A. WILSON, Owner and O.iiDier. J" HENDERSON, • 8, Wtndham-stbbet, jHOOSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DEOORA.'JEOR. I



New _A_ utu m n Gtoods NOW TO HAND. .4 o O w p •. o a ■ -*ri 55 c. |Z5 Immense Assortment IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. XT EN IS lON OF CITY WATER MAINS'. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 17thinstant, for the Providing and Laying Water Mains in the re maining portions of the City, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to he viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Extension of Mains." _ _ P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. COROMANDEL GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call of Sixpence per •^WSg'll the Capital of the Company, payablaMßßPie Secretary, at the office of the CompanyK li, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, April 24t_,1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON. Secretary. Auckland, April 3rd, 1878. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHaITf-CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINGSTON RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for tho above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Kingston Wharf." Plans'and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the samo date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to he specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- Goceral's Deposit Account only, and not to ] bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.— Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Cempany's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.-For furl her particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gum. Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. - PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MOMIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STRERT, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, -Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, C all and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. RJ.NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES H BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a proviuci': 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the. sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A. Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling . and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. * &c T> : X "~E A *~^N. BOOT AND SHOEMAKER* Short_ani>street, Wishes to call attention to his List op Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 14/. Men's Shoes, 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertights, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sideß, 16/ and _4& Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. «a. AU word that does notjgfcre satisfaction, ftep^ittd **B_,B Oi' OHAJMJE.



MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. •va The Brethren of the above will, cele- IKgL brate their Anniversary by having a /•SpslJ BALL on the 6th May, to be held in the -. ' v>. Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Tickets can be had from the Committee*. Bros. Cox, Bell, Morris, and Robinson; and from several of the brethren in Auckland. Single Tickets, 55.; Double. 7s. 6a. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. .. , Refreshments provided. Band in attgjjdMiee. Hon- Sec Independent order OF FREE "^f^lNf^ TEMPLARS. A CONCERT AND BALL In connection with the above Order, mll^W in the Lome-street Hall on EASTER MON U A i > 22nd April, to inaugurate the Library. „ . Single Tickets (Entertainment and Bam. ab., Double Tickets, ditto, 55.; to Entertainment only, Is. A Select Band will be in attendance. Doors open at 7.30, Performance to commenc at 3, and Dancing at 10 o'clock precisely. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business a3 LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will he happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo Ladies' and Children's Hair. 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, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. .m, Letters by Post punctually attended to. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdkesser, &c, 84, HOBSON-STREET, opposite Scotia Hotel. -_3_ "^ *-J?"" *s. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AiS!!ated to the University of New Zealand) Th Quarter Days for the current year are sth Fehr 26th April., 16th July, and ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. RAIFTON ROAD WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The Anniversary Tea and Farewell Meeting, in the above Chanel, to the Rev. W. J. Williams will be held on THURSDAY, llth instant. Tea at 6.30 p.m. G. Holdship, EBq., will preside at the Meeting in the Chapel, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, Is 6d. Addresses will he given by Ministers and others. HW A I T E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREKT, Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the ahove business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. MANGOLDS! MANGOLDS 1 MANGOLDS! 50 TONS FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers. R. BILKEY & SON, Onehunga; Or, R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. ]Sf 0 T 1 C X In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15. March 23rd, 1870, the ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, resident in the Auckland District, will beheld, at the Police Court, Auckland, on TUESDAY* the 23rd April, IS7S, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman of Petty Ses sions, &c, and setting a roio of attendance for the ensuing year. A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman. A . UCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd and 23rd, at ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. General entries and acceptances to be made by 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 12th inst. «_,*_ WILLIAM PERCIVAL. ""' TZTZ Secretary, A.R.C.g. QE WIN G MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES aS_ Superior to all ochersfor domes|j_)\_ge. Special Notice to LAlttfia who already possess a Treadle MacbirtQr—lft is frequently desirable to have a Hand jjfei&htoe for light work, and for User on the tattfe. Patent Machine Co*, have supplied fhis want by intro ducing a specially good aud ohi ap Twisted Loop Stitch Machine, which, with Factum Gear and Extras, only costs Two GUINEAS. Mb an accom paniment to the Tsead-le Machine, of for tnose who desire efijeiefie-y and cheapness combined, this Little Ma^jhiiie fp \inrivaHgd. US, InsneeSan 6t aH the Tasloi .3 Machines invited. TZTb;* SOUS AtJTBt)R_3BD AGENT : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, BHORTI_AND-STREET. BpW(_Jfes AND DEFAULTERS LIST. . To^vn Clerk's Office, Ajprill, IS7S. Notice is hereby given tnat the above Lists lay for Inspection a. this Qfflce until the 15th instant inclusive* All objections to the Burgess Lists must be made in writing, and in conformity with Clause 43 of "The Municipal Corporations Act. 1876." aifd lodged at this office on or before . the lath ingtant. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. DRAINAGE WORKS, HOBSON AND ■PITT-STREETS. Town ClerK's Office, April 6,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 17th instant: for the above Work, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions, at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for Drainage Works." ■_ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. QNEEDNGA ____[ AUCKLAND < JOHN PLOWMAN Begp to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and 1 Qnehnnga that his Coach will run a* • under tr •Lpave Auckland: Leave Onehunga > 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3J5 p.m. - . . Ip.m. "DO ROUGH OF oa*_3UN<*A. Notice is b^hy giv«Tthat the Borongfi. Council of Oaenunga determined, at a Special" Meeting, to adopt *~ By-law No. 5. "For4_te Refcnl&tlon of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Snoh By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of AprU, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, 19th March, 1878. TownCleri. JAN D J. S O P P E IV • _a__u»'B Bii Sham Milis,^ t_ff_An_liNo. 101, Lower Qneen-street W>fS.. •._ mn Ssa^Bßßßl^QCklaada— ■ <. .: ->"