The Evening Star.

Voi; IX.—No. 2,523.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1878,

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



"R SGULAE MONTHLY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAX, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival.'. For freight or passage apply to CRUICK SHANK & CO. Ageuts. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 3rd, IS7S. x~t nlun steamship company ) of new zealand (limited), Time Table—May, 1878. for tadran ga, p0 ye rt y ba v, ISA^IER, WBLI/INGTOi-T, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, fkom Qokkk strket Wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawea Thursday, 9th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .... Thursday, 16th, ip.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 23rd, Ip.m. — Hawba SThuisany. aoih, 4 p.m. — FOR TAR AN AIQ, NELSON, PIOTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTT^IVS'OV-:. /,M) PORT CHALMERS, fkoai ManukAU. TaiaroaT!. Wednesday, li,th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taranaki Ttto:;rt;iy, lUst, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa.. Tuesday, 23th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. B*OR NAPIER, WE LLTN O 'CO N. L YTTE3 i^- TON. and FOR').' OH.U/ATETiS. Boxohda.. Tuesday. I'ltli, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSi^ii. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, 13th, 4 i-.m. — Wanaka.. Monday. 20i.h, ip.in, — Hawea .. Monday, 27th,. 4 p.m. — : FOR SYDNEY (From WuLMNGTON). j ' ' ' ! Wakatipu Thursday, loth, — FOR SYDNETli^i^lljf^^^r-B'ri^vmrvVHAitg). Rotorua.. Tuesday, 28th, 2 p.m.j — t>k~ Cai'go must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Ccrnor of Queer, and West Queen-streets. ~KjT OTEAM TO [SYDNEY. «^^sleS3 WOONONA, 700 tons, Captain H. Morwick, will be des patched from the Queen-street Wharf on or i bout FRIDAY, the 10th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON &; MACFARLANE, Agents. 3^^^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will lo.ave the Queen-street Wharf on THURS DAY, 9;h instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland fciteanish-p Co. CiVa^'QTEA-M TO THE THAMES ' S&O 06l?.0MANDKTi, AND -Sssssijss' OHINKMURL TONGARIRO, i.:N"!'KRPi:"iH?C, DURHAM, AND TF. AttOIIA, Tim k Table: From Auckland — Wednesday. Enterprise. i 2 midnight [.^Thursday, Tonuariro. 3 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 5 n.rn. From Thames— Thursday, Enterprise. 2.30 p.m. Friday, Tongariro,. 3 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling atWAIREKE). From Auckland,— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine mari, per p. 3. Te Aroba. No charge for storage or wharfage. . H. W. IYEATH. Manager. fiaSfe*wCJTEAi\r BETWEEN AUCK- LAND AND THE THAMES. Steamers KOTOMAKANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday, Rotornahana. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti (for Ohinenauri, via the Thames), 12 midnight Thursday, Rotomabana, ijp.m. Friday. Rotomafiana, 7 p.m. From Thames— Thursday, Rotomahana. 11 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Saturday. Rotoinahmana. 1 p.m. Fares, per Kotomalianrs,: —Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, os. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. . Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agent 3. *=fe&^ E^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- S- ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small Dai'cels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after & p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will loavo for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR CORXHvIANDKL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kiaaling's. Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the f.s. ' Stuffa for all Bay op Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will lecive as follows :— Friday, 10th May Wednesday, loch M.ay Monday, 20th May Friday, 24th -May Wednesday, 29th May Monday, 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting).!] McaREGQR Ma!la . er^ #fey^TEAM °N THB KAIPAiIA' •*ZiZ£gx3S> The s-8p KIN A. Will leave Helens vill© as under: — For Otamaxea, calliepr at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatororo Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct,- every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 P.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port lbOrt^°nda^ J. CASEY fc SON. w>^-. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuku, Mitatai, Akatapu, Maungawhark. and D .argavillb. The s.s. MINNIE CASSY. "Captain Rawsok, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 'Ihurs day morning's tide, leaving1 Darpaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. /NTretir fll,i Passengers leave Auckland, per OIIY Ui< CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at I.JO n.ra., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. P 'jr. QASSY & SON, Red Offlce, Wharf. «Shte&^ GITEAM TO AND FROM £g3Eygg»)l3> BIVERHEAD Twicb Daily. Steamers will leave as under: — .-, From Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.S. Gemini, 3 p.m. 'from Riverhead—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY :& SON. w a i v k v: "^^st^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: May. May. 11—Saturday, 11 a.m. 11—Saturday, 3 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at S 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. . Towage of Vessels as per agreement. S&I. H. ROS,



"SStfte.-^ ~B7<OR THE HOT SPRINGS, Wsm& S? MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. «U^3^^ KAWA(ji AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar:— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, ■ Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at II o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday aud Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11a.m. , From Matakana, &0., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not resDonsibio i'or Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to -T. CAciTCY ft: SON. ~^^r Cl O R SALE. ii''';'^§\^K 'rhe Fast-sailing Well-known t::'.&BW&h- Staunchly-built Cutter )"^OS^Z^ FAWN. ■>-ii£rM:M£i&^ Apply to yv * c 3 HUTCHINSON, 7. Queen-street. ~7?Z~~sZ «71 IRS T SHIP TO R j'll^S^v JO LONDON. The clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel is now more than half-loaded find having the remainder of her cargo engaged, will leave for the above ports in a few weeks. Sho hafi splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Karly applica tions are earnestly requested. For freight, passage, or otuer particulars, aPPlyt° OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. April 23. 1378. TO PORT ALBERT. The ». XI N A Will leave Helensville on SATURDAY next (instead of Wednesday), returning on Sunday. Passengers leave pur LILY on Friday, at 12.c0p.in. - J. CASEY & SON. IVJTONE V" TO LEND, in large or small i*l_ sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ! i^/jFONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— : .LyA 81.B 1. Ring, Agent, Shortland-atreot. ""^fONEY TO LEND,- on Mortgage, at JjJL the usual rate 3o£ in terete—W. H. Con noil. "Vulcan Lano. MONEY to LEND on iirst-clas3 free hold secui-itv, at low rates of interest.— H. O. DYKR, Shortland-ati-eet. "l\'f ONEY TO LEND in large or small lyA. Bums at a moderate rate of. Interest.— ■Titckflon mid Rn«gall. Solicitorß. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small aum3.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-streot. next the Post-office. TVI'ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE Xt.l. of First-class Freehold Securii ies. WJ'l. COL KHAN, Solici ior, Vulcan Lane. A TCHEB! WATCHES!! SUCCJfiSS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-made, £2 103: Patent Lever (Klgin) American compen sation on Golfl. balance, Hunter, £-i Js; Patent Lever (Waltham) Amoricau, extra strong Hunter, iB4 10s; English Lever Hunter, good • balance, by Ehrhurdr., capped and jewelled, £B 10a. ta,. Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Cioc!c<;, oiled and regulated, and warranted for two years. Price, Ss 6d. Watch Glaspes, 6d ; Rood Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMfi, VVatch- MAKEB, Victoria-street. \W ILLIAM THOM AS, MONUMENTAL, MARBBE, AND STONE MASON. Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautiful Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstone?, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put Oil board ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but V,:ist Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LOHNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EASI*, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. feSS & UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION jrJL FACTORY ALBEHT-i'IRKET. & WATERS, CONFBCT J N E R Begs to inform the publ.o the following goods, manufactured at his y are guaran teed of supirior qaality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— - Dry Goods. DryJGoodis— Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Ringr; Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfltß Fruit lozenges Chocolato Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles PntTvnfinnna Burnt Almonds Boilkd txoona. 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 Bla,ck Balls Ar- iaeed Balls i Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenge Black Almond Toffy Musk 1 ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice t&zenges Red and White Cocoa liathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock ' Honey ToflV Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Totti* Liquorice Star antt Love Rock Pink and White Suaarlmitation Strav/berrica Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges ol every description al way on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One aMlling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. w :dding cake ornaments, bonbons, Somkbody's Luggage, Sec, Sec, &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' he 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, air, your obedientsorvant, jAMES|M.\TcjNNir, Provincial Analyst. WINTER FASHIONS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Announces to the Inhabitants of Auckland that she has securedjihe services of a First-class MILLINER from England, and is pre pared to Show all thk Novelties for the Coming Season. Millinery, Bonnets Fur and other Trim- Trimmed Hats , g mings Plain, Straw, and f> Costumes Felt Hats O Fringes Straw Bonnets Buttons Flower 3 & Feathers S Fancy and Linen Ribbons and Bilks Sets Velvets and Plushes Real Laces Dres3Caps <-, Scarves Head Dresses i-3 Corsets Jackets £j Hosiery Mantles g Underclothing Shawls. &c. fcrj Umbrellas Dress Materials trl Skirts, &c. Dressmaking in all jh Ladies own mater its branches. ials made up. Note i he Address WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General \_y Jfarine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters ; Ship "Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of N,ew or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the fj North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878.



Boots i Boots i i .Boots ill CHEAPER THAN^pI CHEAPER THAN EVER ! " #$L EVER! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC. AT COST PRTCES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will bo SOLI) BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill Plant,[QMachinery' AND FIXTOKKS. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must bo Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. x& Note tiie Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-street, Auckland. No connection with auy other house in town or suburbs. J3ONES ! BONES ! BONES! Bought in auy qunrititioß Jos Cash at the Fieo man's"Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101. Lower Queen-fifcreet by J. & J. SOPPET.■ .... ERIOC A R D I KFkom Milan), PROFESSOR OF ITALIAN AND ENGLISH SINGING, And the ITALIAN LANGUAGE, Address care o£ Messrs. Hoifman and Queen-street. . X A M E S BTU T 0 H E R »? CARTER. CONTRACTOR, fee. Gjods Cleared and Delivered from shin's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle . and Bar of Islands Qpal. Also, Firewood (cut or unont), at reasonable rates. m g. s a, n d c a JL o 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.Q.S. to carry out instructions from clients -with accuracy and dispatch. Manufacturing Tinsmith:, FORT-STHEHT, 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 modem appliances, can defy competition. WI -^ N E R T Q N • c V * )O AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREKT, (Next Shakkspeabe Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ w prepared to make a Reduction c* Twenty per cent oil' the price of all common work £3" Country Orders punctually attended co. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000 ; 000. Buildings of every description, and Contents Insured. Wool from. Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Ve33elp, Freight. Gold, Grain. Gum, and Cargoes jjcnevally Insured to and froni London the Colouies, America, China, Mauritius, th* Islands, &<;• Lowest CcimENT RATKfi. Haad Office. Auckland. I A, BOARp:', r AN, ("^OUTTS' GUARANTEED" ACx TIC J ACID Is ixn External, Saf« and Valuable Honied:; for Neuralgia, Bronchitis. Asthma, and EryMptA"/ . Spinal, Liver and Heart Diaeaes; also, fi< Kidney and Stonuioh CompMuts, Con:tipatioj , Piles, and Drop.yy.' It is a Hare and- PeriKfiiiem; Cure (where no organ is destroyed) ior Gt'ut, Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in itilfiying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general uso at llome.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, aud the Wcut Coast of New Zealand, many thouaands hare hud ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its use, and testify toils value. The " Acid Cure," n. pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by pose on receipt of a penny Htamp. 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, TTlesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MA C KAY BROTH ER S, BOOKSELLERS, &c, Junction of Quken and Gkky-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of uctin;; as ageuts Bin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. ONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykaks with Messrs. Mason Bros., Qukhn-stukkt), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that be has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR .DRESSER. and will be bappy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to DRKSS, Cut, and Siiami'OO Ladies' and Childukn's Hair. Monsieur V. J.onßuet ia in receipt of LA PEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and haw ; also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curlh, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any ca," Letters by Post punctually attendedoto rMONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Haiudhesskr, &c, 84, HOBSQN-STREET, opposite Scotia Hotel. T\/| R. ¥. T~R A F F O RD, IVJL SURGKON £ii^®E3£!& Wakkkield- DENTIST, Qjjj&Sy street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxido Gas. Artificial Teeth (from OneJoj^Fuj^Set). / milOS J. HARBUTT, /_ JL Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. / r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-btreet, Auckland. P" RIME QALT Of ERR INGS YD JLJL PRIME SALT HERRINGS. THIRTY HALF-BARRELS NOW LANDED IN FINE ORDER. Also, TWENTY HALff-BARRELS PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT F-OTEWIN & T>R OTHER • ±1 , Jt> FANCY GROCER AND PROVISION FACTORS,- THE ! POT, QUEEN■S T R E E T, AND AT THE THAMES.



DRESS AND FASHION. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1878. ■ W"OATTAY has the best Stock . iJu in Ladies' Dresses of all kinds W~OATTRAY shows FRENCH WOOL REPPS POPLINS, NORWICH POPLINS RUSTCIIUCK MATALASSffi ALL WOOL SERGES, CIRCASSIAN ..,., CORDS FINE'eSTAMENE SEiIGES FANCY BROCHE SPOT FRENCH MERINOS "Otf'" TD> ATTRAY has the advantage of offiji-iiig all tho Newest Shades. WBATTBAY'S TRIMMINGS • AX) to match every DRESS, are un- equalled for »ichnesa of Shade 1 WO ATTRAY is noted always *>.*. for Black and Coloured Silks of Good Valuo_ T? ATTRAY'S .BLACK SILKS . JLt; give great satisfaetiou Black Silks fxoin 33 lOd to 15s per yard 7r^^^ATTMY: h^s~NI^rSHTDES of Coloured Silks from 35s the DRESS "O ATTRAY for BLACK LUS JL\> TIUS3 and ERILLIANTES Black French Meriuos, Silk Warp Paramatta, Persian Cords W"~'T> ATTRAY for cveiy kiud of . JL\) MOURNING VjtT Tj ATTRAY.—IOO dozen two button KID GLOVES, made ex pressly to match hia New Shades of Pi.ESSES \%T $;> ATTRAY. — Embroidered back gloves, 3s od Plain Kid, 3s Cd. T^T T> ATTRAY has , GLOVES stitched with all tho RARE COLOURS Coral, Mandarin, Sky Vulcan, and Blue \y T} ATTRAY'S HOSIERY to meet the growius; domands in Chil dren's and Ludier;' Varietiea "O A T TJR A Y'S seasonable UTIUPKD HOSE, in Navy, Seal Brown, &c. W IF* ATTRAY invites special at tcctieu to his Fancy Department W"~ T> ATTItAY'S display of Goods . JDu includes} SPECIALITIES in Ribbons, Ties, Linen, aud Embroidered Sets "OATTKaTToTcoTLAKS and . AX) Fli ING ES^ W T^ATTRAY'S ENORMOUS VARIETY of DRESS BUTTONS defies competition TXJr TT& ATTRAY'S LEICESTER * KNITTED WOOL SHALLS in gi-eat variety. \^T "O ATTRAY'S h;is a FIRST CLASS LINE of LADIES' UM BRELLAS, in LAVENTEEN SILK, ZANILLA, REGINA, and the newly- invented AUTOMATON FRAME. ■ Ty X> ATTRAY'S COSTUME arid' MANTLE DEPARTMENT _ WOATTRAY for NEWEST JXj STALES in above COSTUMES, Black Lustre, from 303 COSTUMES, Coloured Sorgo, from 20s COSTUMES (Fancy), dOs Vy T> ATTRAY'S ULSTERS, checked and plain T> AXTItA Y'S JAGKfi TB, ■ JLX) cloth and fur PARISIAN JACKETS, very neat WTO ATTRAY'S DRESSING . XX) GOWNS CHILDRKNS' JACKETS and ULSTERS, all sizes WT>ATTKAY for SKIRTS of JL\' all KINDS WjUsATTKAV has SKIRTS in SILK, SATIN, and FELT W" PjAI'TKAi makes up LADIES' DRESSES in the latest styles ALL KINDS OF COSTUMES MADE UP BY W- ~O ATTRAY at SHORT NOTICE W~O ATTRAY has the BEST JtX) ■ . ' STOCK OF FLANNELS and Winter MATERIALS to choose from WTB> ATTRAY'S CALICOES, in AXi ENGLISH and AMERICAN MAKERS X&T f^ ATTRAY of SHEETIN Gof VY • JXj ALL KIND 3; W|3 AT T RAY OFF ER S SPECIAL inducements in all kinds of MANCHESTER GOODS 'W" 1R ATTRAY FOR BLANKETS from Ite to 65s XVATTiIAY'S GOODS are the . JLt; BEST PROCURABLE DISCOUNT 5 per cent, to CASH Buyers _over £2 Xiy T> ATTRAY gives PROMPT ATTENTION to all ORDER^ W"jD» ATTRAY'S PATTERNS, . AX) are sent POST FREE. i w~ bt^ t ~t c a■ y- NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, G'J UEEN-STREET,



WB I R C H 9 Wishe3 to thank his 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 SALE 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), 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. I'~OQ QUEEN-STREET^ Miss West begs to inform her customers and the Ladies of Auckland, that she has just Opened the Shop next MrEdson's with a Choice Assortment of Millinery, Fancy Goods, Uuder derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns Of all descriptions. ■ Orders executed with promptitude. ' AC A R T E R, ! FAMILY BUTCHER, ■WEIiIEBLBY-STREBiT WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best oulity at a reasonable Fiargo. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and ouutry orders punctually attended to. OTIUJS OF REMOVAL. Tho Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and-: Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite tho Gasworks. C, A. HARRIS. 2nd March, IS7B. 2500,000 feet TIMP ER For Sale. (~T~ ~K Me NAB, X« Wholesale a\'d Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUK EN-STREET. tzr SElp p1 so Supplied. "S* PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, a COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oiiPa/nerhangmgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Blieet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic 'ilass Picture-iiFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock aiid' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, 6CC Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUi.GKN-STRKKT. Tji RE S H SIIIPME. NT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ej; City of Auckland and iTamenoth. J A M E S BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STR HCTCT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY,. w. h. f~lT"n ton, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special OrMsM§£> APP°j;f 3 tment ExceUency the Governo r . Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MRS. YANDLE wishes to remind the Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, to look up their Furs and tTeatkers, Mufls, Col larettes, lioas, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, &c, and get them eleaued from moth, re-lineii, and made equal, to new, 110 matter how old. Fur and Feather Trimmings made to order. Fur and Feather Rink Hats made up in the latest and most fashionable styles. N.B.—New Zealand J'.irds of every description bought. — W. J. STANDIiKi, Taxidermist, Furrier, &c, opposite City Hall, Quco»-strect, Auckland, "OOTOMAHANA AND; THE HOT JLb ■ LAKES.J A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, Tha Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and. Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawerii, < ihinemutu, Group 3of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-stkket. Auckland. "ipHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. lj®, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand i£t CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic i 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. EN ORRIS, 9 PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland. US, CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Fitsotype Portraits While Waiting. (Joals ! Coals i i Coals il l NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. X~ IT ELENA FROM OAMARU. Just Akiuved, and For Sale ey The Subscriber : f*t\f\ BAGS OATS 01/\J 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100's, 50's, in Store Wood's aud Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacou and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L. W. EATO N. ELFAST HOUSE, Grey-street.— Private Board and Residence. The nn dersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, where visitors to Auckland aad others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited.—W. R.-McElwain. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUiiL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.



' Tenders. rjl O BUILDER S. jj Tenders will be received until noon of the 15th inst., for Additions and Alterations to the Alexandra Hotel, Alesandm^VVaika^^ Architects. TO! OR SALE BY TENDER. STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, AND GOODWILL OF BUSINESS OF JAMES ROSIE, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, OF COROMANDEL. Tenders for the above will be received on or before WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant. Inventory of Stock ai^d List of Debts can be seen ai my Office here, aud the Stock on the Premises, till tenders are due. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THO. MACFFARLANE. Supreme Court Buildings. Auckland. Mar 4. 1573. mo masons. ■ JL ■ Tenders will be received up to >,oou on THURSDAY, the 9th instant, lor Buildiug a Retaining Wall in. Nelson-street. Plans. *c. at my STEAM SERVICE BETWEEN PORI RUA HARBOUR AND FOXTON, General Post Office. Wellington, 23rd April, 1575. ■In anticipp.tion of the completion o;"_ the line of Railway between Wanganui and Foxton, it is proposed to effect aJDaily Exchange of Mails between "Wellington and Wanganui, by means of 4 Coach Service between Wellington and Porirua Harbor, thence to Fo.tton by steamer. Offers are therefore invited for the performance of a Mail Steam Service, once a day each way, between Porirua Harbor and Foxton, for a period cf two years, commencing from a date to be hereafter fixed by the Postmaster-General. •The Serrice to be performed in accordance with a Time Table to l>e furnished from time to time by the Postmaster-General. Particulars of the Service may be obtained at the Chief Post Office, Auckland. Tenders to state the names, tonnage, horse-penyer, and speed of the vessels to be employed in the Service. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. • Tenders, addressed to the Hon. the Postmaster- General, and endorsed " Tender for Porirua and Foxton Steam Service," will be received at the General Post Office, Wellington, until noon of Wednesday, the 15th , proximo. By order of the Postmaster General, (Signed) H. GRAY, Secretary. ZEALAND KAIL WAYS. •■; ■ NELSON TO FOSHILL RAILWAY. PORT CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). LENGTH ABOUT 65 CHAINS. Public Works Office, "Wellington, 9th April, 1873. Written Tenders will bft received at This office until nooa en WEDNESDAY, the Sin May, 1878. for the above contract. " They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Porr, Contract." Plans and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Public Works O;:i::e.:, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill. and Wellington, and the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented atany Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due foim are lodged at any of the above-no mud' Offices by the same hou:-. and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ;%uci; cheque to be specially marked by a banker ad j;ood for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Rec<-iver- Geroral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.. By command. - JOHN CARRUTHERS,. En^ineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. 13UKT CONTRACT.—NELSON TO JL FOX HILL RAILWAY. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Public Works Offlce, Wellington, 30th April, IS7B. The Time for Completion of the Port Contract is EXTiSND.ED from SIX to NINK MONTHS. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engiueer-in-Chief. "VTEW ZEALAND BAHWAW, Katpara-Pukiu Railway. OHAUPO CONTRACT (Formation, Perma nent Way, and Buildixgo). Length about 6 Miles 21 Chaiss. Public Works Office, Wellington, 11th April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the loth May, 1878, for the above contract. They must be ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Ohaupo Contract." Plans aud specifica tions may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin. andluvercargill; the Chief Surveyor's Office, .Nelson; and the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and mavked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above named offices by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or orde'1. 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.. I^OTICE TO CREDITORS. IN the matter of GEORGIC THORNK, Junior, late of Auckland, trading as " John Roberton and Company," a bankrupt, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1867. and the several statutes amendments thereof. Notice is hereby given that a Final Dividend will be declared in the Kstate of the a^iove named Bankrupt, by the Trustee of the said Estate, on the fifteenth day of May next.. The Creditors of the said Bankrupt, who have not alreadyproved their debts, are required to do so, and to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned, Solicitor for the said Trustee, on or before the fourteenth day of May next, or in default thereof the Trustee of the said Estate will proceed to distribute the remaining assets in the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto having regard to the claims only of which he has then notice. And notice is also given that the Bills aud Securities (if any) exhibited at the time cf proof of debt by creditors who have already proved, must be produced to the Trustees' said Solicitor before (he Dividend can be paid. Dated the twenty-sixib day of April, in the year of cur Lord one thousand eight hundred and seveiity-eight. B. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor for the Trustee of the Estate of the said George Thorne. junior, a Bankrupt. 36. Shortland-street, Auckland. JOHN QOPPET IO 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 FAR MS , PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of clibice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o O3t reaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, », Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. \JOTICE OF REMOVAL WILLIAM PYE begs to intimate that he ha Removed his DINING-ROOM and STORK fror j Queen-street Wharf to the RalrvKay] "Vyiian I opposite the Railway Station, where he hope to receive the continued patronage of his cv; I omers and the public.



THEATRE «v * £■ *• Manager and Froprietar-R. J. DeL.as. GRAND TRIUMPH, *S££ffi" OBD SUCCESS of the Popular American Artistes. MB. JOHN JACK ! MISS AN nTe FIBM AN ! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, BTH MAT, An Entirk Change op bill. For This Night Only, Mr. John Jack's Original Version of the NEW MAGDALEN ! Mercy Mkrrick (the New Magdalen), with Ballad, " Down by the River-side, her original creation, Miss Firmin. Jolien Gray (t'u^ Model Clergyman), Me. J oiix Jack. Hoiace.Holmcroft .. .. Mb. Grace Roseberry .. •• Mrs. WaMKBHiLL Supported by the Entire Company. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), . First Recantation of 3lr. Jack's Great Seno * comic Drima, i'lnyeacts, JOHN GARTH; OR, ALL FOR PBIDE I PRICES:-Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. 60..; Box Plan now open at Upton & Co^ f^ HOB A L H A L Li THURSDAY, 9th MAY. In A.id of tiik Funds of the Ladies' Bexevolkkt Society. COUNT D 3 ZABA'S LECTURE on "The History and Literature of Poland, , illustrated with National Music. ADMISSIOIsT^ONK SHILLING. To commence at 7-^"J p.m. The undersigned having a Large" STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, asiwsU as a plentiful supply of pure, water, is enahed to Produce Colours not to Haying had the Patronage of the Ladies a^Genflen^n of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner dr.rin.tr the last fif^en years, he trusts that by a continuance of stxvt attention, and by personal control o, .he opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he nas hitherto afforded. . , , f Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned Dyed or Renewed vi any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemens Clotmng Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, ana Pressed, on Bhj£r Orders left at the City Establishmcn Weilesley-street East, will receive prorap attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders persoaaUyorby^letter. AMIL TO N, WAIKATO SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,? Have always on Stock a complete assorttcen of Drugs, . N Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle .medicines, ! Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, etc., in endless variety. BST Agent: AuoKXAKsEvEXiNa Stab- HA. S H T O N A 1\ T D SON, a "HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 3, New Zbalakd Estsukocb Building OUEEK-STREEX, At;CKXAXD. FOR SALE, irALBSRT-STREF.T,; CITY.—A large Four roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. HEPBURN-sTrtEXT.—-V well-built Family Residence of 7 rooms j with cu-.-buildings, tanks.* sravden, imd every conveni;r_c-e. E^SOM ROAD—A- 7-i;c-v-:nv4 i. ottage .with garden, very pleasantly s'tr.at-n. on the roaa to Ohehunsa. ' Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comforiaote Family .Re sidenee, containing five rooms; also, statue, coach-house, hay-loft, and cov.--si-.eds, with five acres of rich volcanic iand, a rortion 01 whica is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard plantett with the choicest kinds of fruit, trees m rail ; bearing, the remainder.is in yood gras3. lms • Property is either for Sale o?.Loa:?e. ■ ■ • '■ • GRAFTO3ST ROAD.-A wer.-builc Family Re- - sidenee, erected upon a large a'.iotmenc, ibieot ■ frontage by nearly 200 feet dtep, sjated rooiV . verandah, stable, &C, with fine view both back -. an KY IJ°EK PASS ROAD.—.I Building Allot- ( ment, 33 x 100 ft. I PICTON -STREET.—A Largo Building Allot- /■■ mM)RTH SHORE.—Eligible sites! at Stake's | Point, North Shoie.. _ „ , _ ~i ■ . NORTH SHORE.—Land HeUger's Creeti ! with large water fronage. ' _ Several Allotment in City and Suburbs. f •■■% TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, withfron and side verandahs, large garden, well, and | water laid on to kitchen, situate m Dedwooa Terrace. The House is new, and in complete order, and very convenient for a family. PONSONBY.—A Four-roomed Cottage, with, large allotment. ' . ~ EDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage m the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon i, easy terms. • . j. . „ .. PAHNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, lCs. per week. -\ ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re- 1 sidenee, with large garden,. orchard, and Pad- \ dock. I A Large Store in the centre of the Citr, with a three-stall stable and cart-shed, suitable tor a Wholesale or Manufacturing Business ; a large chimney for t.team purposes is built on the pre- GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah • Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play groxmd, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. , _ fteveral Small Properties in Town and Country bt sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent?, . No. 8, New Zealand Insurance BniidingS. nnAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL . PANY-(LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five .ton.% m bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. aOs. ', Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 • tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines. / addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri, Coal / Mines. Hiintly, accompanied by remittance, "and M the Coal will be supplied without delay. / If required in bags, purchasers will please for*!' ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; exti'7 charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. J Orders for Auckland and Onehunsa recc at the Company's Office, Fort-3treet, wherr' . - ther information may be obtained. . • The following are the rates of carriage / by railway, per truck load of five tons: < 1 Mines to— Mines to— > Newcastle .. 12/6 Panakura .Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoj Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu . • Pukekohe .. -29/2 Onehunga . Dmry 3510 AucKland Mr. R. W. Hammond has been o Sole Agbnt for the Sale of the Comps ! atAUC!daI2daKdSU^RANZSCHET Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1577. TO' THE ELECTORS C ELECTORAL DISTRICT ( FRANKLY^. Genti/emex, —As there is a vacaiv House of 'Representatives caused resignation of Mr Lusk, one of our i , and as numerous enquiries have beeu, me as to whether I would allow my* nominated for the vacant seat, I beg ' inform you that after giving the ma serious consideration, I have resolved my services at your disposal. I am in some degree alive tothesaci shall have to make if you choose to ret as your representative, but this I sh regret, if I can succeed in giving you £ tion by an honest endeavour to dischaj duties devolving upon me. As a native of the Colony. I feel sure t' will believe me when I tell you that 11 deepest interest in ita well-being-, and that I am not likely to forget the iate the Province of Auckland, and the i j. district of Franklyn, where I reside. Should I have the honour of being i - it will be •any earnest desire to suppc '• measures which in my opinion ■will calculated to promote the interests of s rising and growing country. : , , n 1 am, Gentlemen- , v f, Yours faithfully,- ! - ■ » ' ■:■■ - ■ ' •■ : \Rrl 3- "The Springs,"- Pokeno, April 27,1575: ■