The Evening Star.

Fol. IX-Fo. 2,506

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1878,

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



"^vfi^ DEGULAK MONTHLY IS2SS>- JJu STEAM COMMUNICATION between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, ___ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, PaDtain Logav, may be expected here again 'b|fwm°leive tafor Sydney and Melbourne £n about three & Ageats. ifi Oueen-street, Auckland, ' April 4th, 1878. -ffirFo>N STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—April, 187 S. wnn TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON-, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. taranaki "Tuesday, 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiakoa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Tabanaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, JVA'-lER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. _____ Wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — I'AUfO . .. Thursday, 25tb, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Quebn-strket Wharf). Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 30t.h, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. VVvnaka.. Monday, Bth, 4 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Tattpo ... Monday, 22nd, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday. 29th, 4 p.m. — ffOP" NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — . esr Cargo must be alongside one hour before tim6o£ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ;^^Z CJTEAM TO THE THAMES j||||g;O AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland — Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 2 p.m. FromyThames— Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland- Durham— Saturday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham— Friday, 12 noon Durham— Monday, 12 noon Not responsible iior Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ~ii£kfe=^ dTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- Jlli^kJ LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland — Friday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Rotomahmsna. 4 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 73. 6d.; Steerage, 53. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer ag|ares,Perßotoi«xs33.;R & «&ssas>^' X^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, "spSfeS 1J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. I^SapKAWAU. and LII'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPER, trill 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 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 atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not resnonsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. Forfreishtorpassageappl^to^ & W A I U X U> The s.s. LALLAROOKHwiU leave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga : From Waiuku: April April 6-Saturday, 7.'5 am. 6—Saturday, 12 noon 8-Monday, 8.30 a.m. B—Monday, 12 noon 10—Wednesday, 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. 13—Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.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 the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guihrie & Labnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket" (jasfea^ f^ 0R WAIUKU. ""■SiaisSr The pg< OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April 6-Saturday, 8 a.m. 6—Saturday, 12 noon B—Monday, 8 a.m. B—Monday, 12 noon 10-Wed., 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. 13-Saturday, 12.30 .m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, On Tuesdays 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. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, J*^ imiRST SHIP FOR Jjj||^_E LONDON. Jg||t|igP^' The clipper Al ship CHILE, _ Francis Ward, Commander. Thp. above vessel, on completing her discharg tag, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation ior a few first and third-clas3 passengers. Early applications are earnestly requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged "us vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, . , » Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878. "fikfes. fLTiOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, and MANGONUI. £he B.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 v.m. (weather permitting*. Passengers booked ««i small parcels prepaid at the Office on the adhe at° cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. .Jke s.B. ARGYLE wilt leave for .the above Place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. __ FOR COR~OMANDEL. nww 8' 8* -ARGYLE will leave every Monday SSpnng at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. caUuig a t Mr. Kissling^, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND ™ TAURANGA. io connect with the s.s. 'Staffa for all Bay of tjk* ~ Plenty Ports. lt"> a.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows:— , April Time TaVjle:— Monday, Bth Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th Monday, 22nd Friday, 26th Wednesday, Ist May. Obli.v «. ™ -^•t 5 o'clock p,m. . *' Wmy§mri Tairua t0 land Passengers (weather -^-^__J_ A. MCGREGOR. Manager. Is||^, CJTEAM TO AND FROM ■^■SaSJS'^ RIVjfiRHEAD Twice Daily. a^dtr-i!:fter6th June ' Steamers will leave Auekland-S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. Prom R:^ t. , S>B> Gemini, 3 p.m. ™m Rlverhead-s.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini ,_ J. CASEY & SON.



t-K \ W TEAM 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 payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being 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. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply t0 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. _--fe_a. rfflHE NEW ZEALAND £S2fepi^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY .|hifpg|||> ■ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. SOS WAIM ATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 87!) WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227J These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas era. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and ve33els are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Que^n-STJREE t jSW*[ TOASSENGERS' LINE OF Jl|||||Sv X y PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ssSn,^3§s2ss Owned by* Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ship 3, 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. • The 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, V Agents ORUIOKSHANK &" CO.. _j j_>j__*. Tjl O R LEVUKA. '^fess^* c c^Pper schooner JfiaJ^ET AGNES DONALD, J. Murray, Master, will sail for the above port on SATURDAY next. Wanted Shippers of Cargo to know that the above is the only vessel in harbour going direct to Levuka, and will positively sail on Saturday next. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, April 1,1878, A a. fjTOR LEVUKA, VIA J3|g|||j^^JD LOMALOMA. ZMa&^£*]Sza 'ii 3' c schooner MAGELLAN CLOUD Will leave as above on SATURDAY next, the 6th instant. For passage only (having superior accommo dation) apply to E. R. CARDNO, Wort-street. IVTOTICE TO PASSENGERS iggXß^* J3I AND SHIPPERS TO OHlNE *™Ba^ft* yMURI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. • The Ferry Company have placed the ps. TK AROHA on the river trade, and will grant passages and carry goods right through from Auckland. Goods received every day, except Sunday, for shipment to the Thames, Coromandel, and Ohinemuri. Storage and Wharfage free. Further particulars as to rates of freight and passages may be obtained by applying to the Company's Office, Queen-street "Vvharf. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ™£vg^OTEAM ON the KAIPARA. ■UssßesaSs1 rjijjg a>B _ KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning' 3 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 Albert on Mondays. ~ CASEY & gON , ~TZ~^T "VTEW ZEALAND SHIP- J3p|||^ _J3| PING COMPANY'S LINE *^£sKfegg^ The magnificient first-class Iron HEREFORD, 1510 tons register, will sail from Lyttelton for London direct on 13 h instant. Has accommoda tion for steerage passengers, and carrieß a SurgeoH.—Apply not later than MONDAY, Bth inStTHE°N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED) 93, Queen-street.^Auckland. TZ^T -HTTENILWORTH,' FOR J^fSElbsk. Jt\_ LYTTELTON. "M^^^^ To sail on SATURDAY, 6th Mf^i'3'ggflUMi April. Has room for 20 tons Freisht' C. A. HARRIS. «*3<sv* QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~|j|g|g> O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungavhare, 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- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 D.m.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY~fO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vnlcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. O. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. ° E.BWM.ICOLEMAN, Solicitor, Yulcan'Lane. -ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. 'Mrs. M. OOENWELL having (furnished 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. t



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinda dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cornea 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 suburb a A. WATERMAN bego to inform « 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 afc all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gfbld Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic 1 1 lass Pieture£Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors. &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRBET. EN 0 R R I S, » PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. t& CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. FEROTYPE PORTRAIT 3 "WHILE WAITING, 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 instantaneously. Tjl Ii E~S~II SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I XI E, VICTORIA-STRTCKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. O P E C I A L NOT ICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messr" G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducts by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURE! :'■, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. 'Goods shipped to all the Cololonie3. TO 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 Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fknton), By Special ,_ Appointment to J&^KMjf&W*. hi 3 Excellency ■+lh&!&*&«£S%&&ZiJ* the Governor. Wholesale and Ketail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. 1%/T R. T. T R A F F O It D, SURGEON /iSiiiSl Wakefield- DENTIST, vQ2222gf> street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gaa. 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. &c, &c. 1 T QJ WIN NEKTON, 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 gsT Country Orders punctually attended to. R. W. B. WOOD II A 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 OiSce 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 Stab office Wynrthann-Ht.rpiftr, WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. X®, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, "Victoria-street. 7^ if o l l a! h" 7 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 O OPP.E 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. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas senders. T>ONES 1 BONES ! BONES I Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by _ J. & J. SOPPET. BLWIN B. DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, Sec. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup|& Cooper, Queen-street. . iX mmm^J o'i^m ;^~H.|gl f ;BiM



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,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. UTHRIE & JLjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onbhunga Branch. .TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WE L LES LE V - STRE ET, Auckland. W L E 400 casks CemSttfe-'-100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire' Brioks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay,. Lime. Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and ScaiFolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KIfiANE & JENKINSON, j tS Builders, Victoria-street.'^ 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. / rA J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. RON, Z l"N C, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1870.] 11. WAITE (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of siupport, has found it necessary to RKMOVK TO LARGEII AND MORK CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISKS, ns above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied^ with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. denes competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STRTCET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs" Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. -p C L A R X, Shipping and Commission agent Wharf. Onehunga. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all lequests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council. Office Queen-streot £1 HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of 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 last 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. / nnHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufactukee, victoria-street east, Auckland. 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, Queen-street, and Buy a whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat,'and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ?! SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., ' JA ME S ~B~U TC H 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 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruaw ahia. ]Ml" onster Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortland-street, will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Prices for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes. &c, &c, all at acduced prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their callearly. N-.B.—PIANOS AT~LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. at J. BROWN & SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street. Xjf O~R~S A L E, ~ T O ~A R"b7i'v"E : Per Barque ' Cabarfeidh,' from Oamam, andßrigantine '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.



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the Bhortest [notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. 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 has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in thO3e oentral pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rcut's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. WE DETEST " PUFFING," but it is not such to advertise, the fact that we have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. 42T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB 4 & CO., 92, Queen-street. T"O~T"HE~W O R X I NGTiVIE N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 123. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T M. M~C LA C H LA N, tjf 9 218, 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 Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres i M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— , 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. i J.R.M. under §48 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 Roods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. SW Comparison Invited. iOHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER Vy The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULD.INGS 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. THB UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In uraiice Buildings. CARVING, GILDING, &C. No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. • J A S. R. D E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefikld-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boya' 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, n r7~ m c n a b, ' \Jfa Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. rar Shipping Supplied. ~sb& .HLANVILLE & ELLY ET T, MJT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, 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 Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and t; nder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 10s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway : Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. I Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to ! W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. TjILOUR! T^LOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. US' Tbe 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 1710.3 Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. 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. mo a r n i v c, Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin and Oamabu: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. ; TfiX 'KENILWORTH' & 'TAUPO': "^ 20 eases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 191 sacks WHEAT. T. H. H. A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane.



-VT OVELT lES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswmg Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 queen-street, Auckland. TW" O T~ ICE, The undersi'-n-d having a Large'STOCK oi the Best and I a test Dyes that can be procured in the English 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 hia 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. m" Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, will receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving thoir Orders personally or by letter. W. EDGAR. "TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHAHF CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINGSTON RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th March, 187*. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for the 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 thesame 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 i 3 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 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. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN. REMOVING, AND RE ERECTIMG BUILDINGS, B HICK WORK, &c, AT THE MINKS, KAWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MON DAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans and Specification which can be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, I March 25,1575. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing.. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. FTIAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH A SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with only one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical knowledge of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. ~KT OTIuJS O~F 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. HAVING sold my Business at the junction of Queen and Wake field-street, known as "Kirby's Yard," to MR. JOSEPH CRAIG, I beg that my old friends and customers will favour him with their patronage. JAMtfS LEWIS. WITH reference to the above, I beg to state that I have on sale Tanks; Fire wood, cut and uncut; Coals, Newcastle, Bay 3 Waikato, and Wangaiei; Shells, J -ime. Bricks, Puriri Posts, and Hobart Town Rails. JOSEPH'CRAIG. Important _Pn oti cc. BOOTS t jgfa. BOOTS! BOOTS! cf&3P BOOTS! TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND and THE COUNTRY DISTRICTS— Having Scld my Interest in the Shop I now occupy to Mr Aicken, Chemist, and having agreed to give up possession on the 22nd April next, I have determined to CLEAR OUT MY STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES, AT AND UNDER COST PRICES, to save the trouble of Removing to my New Premises, now building almost opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Now is your Chance until the 22nd April next. astS*" Just Arrived and in Stock, a Fine Line && of CHILDREN & MEN'S 800 FS AND SHOES, from America, of my own Importing. Note the Address— W BSOWNHILL, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, 70, Queen-street, Opposite Mes3rs Fisher and Co.'s, Butchers. \ UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. 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-~_ w -_i, Total amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. _ ~~ s. d. £s. d. I years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received' repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary.



MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messbs. MASON Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and -will 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. *S, Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address:— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hatrdhesser, &c, , 81, HOBSON-S'I'UKET, opposite Scotia Hotel. Boots• Boots;! Bootsn i CHEAPER THAN'SSI CHEAPER THAN EVER ! ' lies- EVER 1 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, Machinery, and Fixtckes. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. s& Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-street, Auckland. KNf> connection with any other shop in town or suburbs. A S H T O N AND SON a HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-3TBEK.T.—A. well-built Family Residence of 7 rcoms 1 with out-buildings, tanks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunea. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comforcaoie Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stabie, coa.oh-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which, is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good graS3. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated rooi» verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. ~ , „ . KYBER PASS ROAI).—A Building Allot ment, 33x100ft. - . ; . .:"; PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. _. , , NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c... NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek,, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— TONSONBY.—A 7-roomed Cottage, withfront and side verandahs, large garden, well, and water laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedwood Terrace. The House is new, and in complete order, and very convenient for a family. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A very pleasantly situated Family Residence of 7 rooms and out houses, water laid on, erected upon a large allotment; very exter, sive view. ]t_ EDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the New North Road. Either to let or for sale upon easytermsf , _, 21 PAKNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden.J'orchard,, and Pad- A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. EPSOM;—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent condition, aDd commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). ' The price of, Coke is now 203 per on, a th "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 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. OOTS ! JDOOTS ! J^OOTS t SPECIAL NOTICE. Thompson's Buildings 42, Victoria-street. WILKINS & CO. Thanking our friends and the general public for thoir patronage, we would draw their attention to our New Importation of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, which have iust arrived from America. These Boota and Shoes cannot be surpassed, as they preserve the shape of the feet, and the Quality is A.l. ftuSp3 Note the Prices :—2O per cent, lower than any House in To wn, and 40 per cent, lower than English Goods. J3HOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. IJ^ N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. <S& "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital .. .... .. „ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £10C,000« Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may b© effected with this Company. Hulls Insured tot the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «r Losses Promptly Paii>. qffiOTmre P. PTTCBCff, Mnrager. TTAMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery-, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Sec, &c Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. OT Agent:J AuoklandEvenins Stab.