The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-Fo. 8,476.

AUCKLAND." N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



-^ moR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Looan (from telegraphic advices), left Sydney yesterday. -6th. cu.p is due hero on the Ith proximo, and AVfil leave for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, the Gth March. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. February 27,1877. raa^s- "OAGIFIC MAIL STEAM _^I3-_S_-_- ---■-_as2-_-S' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further, particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. r-KA QTEAM TO SYDNEY. Z^Z^^^^' tth March. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY. sth March, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. TT NIO N STEAMS LI IP CO MEAN V U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 187 S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 P.m. 11.00 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 5.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.00 a.m. FOR TAURANGA. POVERTY iSAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oTj-eet Wharf. Wanaka.. Thursday, Feb. 23, i p.m. — Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, 4 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 11th, Ip.m. — • Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, i p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday. 23th. Ip.m. FOR SYDNEY. I R otorua.J Tuesday, Mar.sth, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY O. ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 4th, 3 p.m. — Taupo " Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea.. A Monday, 25th. 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 13th, 4p.m. '— *_■" Cargo must be alongside one hoar before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. iESt^^ QJTEAM TO THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL., ENTERPRISE Se DURHAM. ' Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 7 p.m. Durham —Friday, 4 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. Durham laid up on Monday aad Tuesdaj' for inspection. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. «^^^. Steam to and brom _|||||i|g; k3 RIVERHEAD Taa'ice Daily. On and after Gth June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY fc SQT^. •S-kSt- T^OR THE HOT SPRINGS, JggHL&g, _} MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 3GS3SSB='KAWAU. AND LI-TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Rasper, 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 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi eA-ery 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, Sec, every AYednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith but a shipping note. For freight orjpassage apply to J. CASK V fe SON. <=£vss^ CjTEAM ON THE KAIPARA io WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, AVhaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatat, Aratapu, Maungaavhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensviile every Tuesday and 1 hurs 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. CASi-Y Se SON, Red Office, Wharf. «5£>yg^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA *s-__SE__- The g-s _ kinA Avill leave Helens viile as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaivvaka and Mangatoroto 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 Albert on Mondays. x CASEY fc gON. -S__-__- A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 3||||>____ COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. TheS" B' SOUTHERN*. CROSS *V 5 ill leave Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY. Ist March, at 5 p.m. w . LO DDER, ' Manager Auckland Steamship Co. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP l|||||.'> t\ COMPANY. FOR NAPIER. TheS' B' PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-Btreet Wharf for Nopier on MONDAY, the Ith March, at 5 p.bo_ . _ W. LUI'JLl_jJ—, Manager. ■AZaZ buor LEV UK A AND ,£|g||3^ g_ SAMOA. i§_l_|a_il^ The favourite clipper schooner MAZEPPA, 111 tons register, F. M. Garraway, Master, •will leave for the above ports on or about SATURDAY, 2nd March, carrying freight and passengers. ~ -, For freight, passages, or further particulars, aPplyt ° OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. February 25,1878.



• .~KA. QTEAM TO LONDON, JM^v k_> VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ORIENT LINE. . The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,817 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, Avill leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of April, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam poAver and larger capacity tban any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation s.nd arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel wiil steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. <£-__»»_ IT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA -~Jj ROA, and MANGONUI. *^S;_££S3' _—___. The S.s. lONA Avill leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting*. Passengers booked und small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after -1 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANG.--llEI~.Ni.> 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 op Plenty Ports. Tho s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. Ith -larch Friday, Sth March AVeduesday, 13th March Monday, 18th March Friday, 22nd March Wednesday, 27th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, Manager. '^k^- a TEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA A^D ROTOITI. Time Table: Froi— Auckland — Friday. Rotomahaua, 11 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, -1 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Saturday, Eotomahmans, 5.30 p.m. Return Fares, per Rotomanaha: Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti. ss. ERASER Se TINNE, agents. spga^iqi O R W A I U X U. •<^£&lsß> The s.s. BALL A ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March I—Friday, 5.30 p.m. 2—Saturday. 9 a.m. -I—Monday,l—Monday, 7 n.m. I—Monday, 11 a.m. G—Wed., 7.15 a.m. 6— Vied., 12 noon 9—Saturday, 9 a m. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single. 3/G. Weather and ether circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson Se Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Laknach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket **zk&^. PO R WAIUKU. ._!__——r^" « <a-_____«- The pa OREGON Avill leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 1 -Friday, 5 p.m. I—Saturday, 9 a.m. 4—Monday, Ba.m. I —Monday, 11 a.m. 6—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 6—Wednesday. 12noon 9—Saturday, 8 a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon 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. Sihbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, ELWIN B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps aud Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. AVayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. ' MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rate 3of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vidcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. "[VrONEY'TO LEND in large or small -lxiL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackscn and Russell. Solicitors^ ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. 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 Clas3; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling aud Flooring, at Loav Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c., &c. &c. -vr O T 1 C E. The undersigned having a Large' STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the la~t fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of tho opera lions, to cqntinue to giA'e the satisfaction ho 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, ReneAved, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. i-IT Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen Avaited upou by leaving th«ir Orders personally or by letter. V.. EDGAR. AL O V E T T, « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloth 3 and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small aavanc on cost for cash. COAL AND FIREWOtfDnTARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's FireAvood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the basiness. 'Ihisis a good opening, as there is no other yard near the oca it). j lewlS, Upper, Queen-street.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done Avell and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.: Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 33.: AVatch Hands, Cd. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. -£71 ISH E R AND CO., JO Wholesale. Shipping fc Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Pouitrv of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon, Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.8.-—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs vxr A. WATERMAN beg- to inform V V © 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 tind oa .ry comfort. Meals a.i all hours. QELLING OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, uuder cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese [fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Woo!.-;, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address : Jas. Ah Kcav and Co., next to City gall Arcade, Queen-street W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of-Pape.haugings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, -beet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture|.Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Mass cut to size, and Garefally packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. ,0 L A It X E B R O T II E R S, Vy (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. TOT R E S II S II I P M E N T S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I XI E, VICTORIA-STREET. * Four Doors from the Union Bank. OPE C iTT N OTIC E. Tho business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. M_iiager. trel an d _ roth cr s, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Ilootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, -Till Belting, Suction and Delivery, Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. pGoods shipped to all the Colo!onie3. mo RUTCfI-liS, SETTLERS, FARM- J- ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheep.kins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, Sec, 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. FEN TON (Late Hill.& F-NTON), By Special c_^S<sg£*> Appointment to „?*is2*i®__sKr his Excellency «iai_fc« j<>-i_-s<S--—_^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUE BIN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. . Auckland. "|V|" R. T. T R AFFORD, SURGEON £25ii_| Wakefield-' D E N T I S T, Qjggf STREET. Teeth Extracted Avithout Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). W. S X INNER, - 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. ' "I T " QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, XV YN DH AM- STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price ' of ah common work SST Country Orders punctually attended to. A JN D J. S O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, a * ° . - w m TXOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. t # w Estimates furnished, and experienced *""*< H Workmen sent to ah parts of the Province. O P ' J.H. requests attention of Builders and __ [Z others to his New Glazing Tariff. I & J. HENDERSON. m W O k5 P 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TOHN QOPPET, 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 ToAvn and Suburbs. All of AvMch can be deait Avith 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 sengers^ jUIX EY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixcr's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, Avithout waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. f\ N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. MCKENZIE. December 3 1877.



TAMES BUTCHER ?J CARTER, CONTRACTOR. Sec Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or nncnt). at reaaonAhle rates. [Established 1858.] WJ . M A R KS , c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPE-L-. STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of Avork in connection Avith the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. TT 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... &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. - !?__!- -A_ent: Auckland Evenins Star. TG. S A N D E S © SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest Tnotice. An extensiA re and intimate acquaintance Avith the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients Avith accuracy and dispatch. /I Ii EA P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE. AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All Avork guaranteed. GiA-e us a call before purchasing elsQAvhore. LA CARD.] •OTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, 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 those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of eA-cry description. Teeth extracted. aTvanised iron works. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, __t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingcf OA'ery style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and ha.ving completedaaitl t nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrior, "or coasting vessel, receive immediate att-oution. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, whs-leslie y-street. AnnKT.AMi /-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 Tttrnino tn all its B__nchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Red, aud Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Liat3 on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can Jbe left at No. 36, In uranee J_ui___n.jß. W"E DETEST "PUFFING," but it is not such'to advertise the fact that Aye have now to hand 200 pairs of MEN'S PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS at 63. lid., equal to Avhat any other House in toAvn arc selling at 9s. Gd. _CJT Give them a trial. ESAMUEL COOMEB 4 & CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING MEN OE AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., Avell Avorth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street^ AIKATO COAL (COMPANY .LIMITED) are noAV delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua- Avaro, Huntly Station, as folloAVS:— 0 tons, and n ndcr 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 10s 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. T M. M~C L A CHL AN, -I • 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 M in diamond, 1— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. 07cr ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 0\ -r ML in diamond, over 49A I 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. /tar Comparison Invited. iiA-B__-ift-S--i AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be giAren. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO 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- Pr w „ flk Total amount ing over er vvl- oi£i Repayable. _____ £ s. di i years 12 6 130 0 0. 6 years ...... 92 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received-" repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per kM rt. per annum. JOHN BATGER, M Secretary,



-ft/TR. F. B. WOOD II A M IVi TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. BroAvn Se Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TOONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. [HENRY T. PYCROFT, Master. _-—_^__ik<_____ <l__^_s_ly_-SJ^' AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D&ys for the current year are sth February, 25th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/0 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/8 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. - 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, at LINABURY'S. HEAVY -JLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. Gd., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland op Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. Weark NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. A J INAB UR V & nO., 204 &206, queen-street, Auckland. A~U L & S C H~~E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner op 1 Victoria and Albert-streets, Arc prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Plumbers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given ou application. ITI'NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES II BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTOR! A-STREET EAST. Having beenred the sole agency for the sale of a provinei , 1 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale ot Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on A-iew 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. / mnos j. harbutt, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. i_/_ li- FAULDEK, Sole Contractor to the aVA City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, PriA-y Boxes, Cesspits, &c., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either Aveekly, fortnightly, or otherAvise, can have the same done by leaA'ing a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street P~~A P E R II A N GIN G~ S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, Sec, Sec, Sec, En Late arrivals. 57_! tST PACKAGES *_2_ 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fi onl Common to the most Choice Designs in GOLD. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide op Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 & 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1575. "X MEIUCAN " SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica. Low-price Lodk-stitch SeAving Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes tho "Lock-stitch (ahlie on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, ana is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND AVILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it AVlll Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and Avill work equally Avell on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us xo endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines, vv c claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, Avithout regard to Price, and we feel confident that Avhenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition Avith other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hmmeer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P RI CE:- Complotc in box £4 os. With Table and Treadle £6 os. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped Avith our name, are not procurable, Aye will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO ' SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by timt, payments. Illustrations, Specinriens, and Tuitio_ f_ee of charge j. V . BREDA, Shortland-street.



QLOT H I N Q MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style/and Wear, 353. $SL Our arrangements are such that Aye ar enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permaneu customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT AA rE lIAA'E Boys' Suiti, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 203. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Gd. Mail's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s Gd. Tweed, Cloth. Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, ' from 17s. 6d. C A R G O & M c X A I G, OfTEEN-STREET. -T Sill RT S, *W Perfect Fit & Superior Value G uar AN TEED CARGO .& McKAIG Invite particular notice to the aboA- Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS SerA'iceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. is. Gd., ss. Cd., Gs. 6d., and 7.1. Gd. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, -Is.- 6d. and ss. Gd. QAR G O & jM[ CJ^AI G, QUEEN-STREET," Next E. Waters, Confectioner. SPECIAL | .HEAP J INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew tub Following Cheap Lines During Tnw Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5 ; G Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrella., splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christinas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacea. Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits. Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suit 3, Sec, &;c, &c.. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. ..THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Lin->of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large. Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boy a' Wear. H_ Atkins. TOCAL TESTIMONY PU LVERMACH ER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (recently improved). Vital energy, it is Avell knoAvn, denends upon the normal functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the Avhole economy; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail ment s, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Fem«>le Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c, &c, &c. This is no coniecture, but an established scientific faci-, and it must be admitted that PDLVERMACHER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this e'ectrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments refened to, embodying a' host of remedies in one. Thirty years' successful exnerience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. Tho following is spontaneous and remark able :— " Auckland, November 26,1877. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6 } years I haA'e not been free from it for one minute; and to make things Avorse, about tAvo years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in Avhich has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has i een something Avonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. "1 am, yours truly, "James Slator. "G.-Aickin, Esq., Chemist, "Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent : AICXIN, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. 371 D W A R D LEWIS li (Late with L. D. Nathan Se Co.), WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Custom-house-street, Auckland, KEEPS in STOCK Best Brands of WDMES, SPIRITS, GROCERIES, TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Market Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attenaed to by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the NeAV Zealand Markets. Good Storage—Bond and Free. "T^ITC XL A N D RAILWAYS. On and after WEDNESDAY, February 27th 1878, Wharfage will be charged on Mercer Wharf, both export and import, as follows :— Merchandise, 2s per ton Minerals, Is per ton Native Coals, 2d per ton Shingles, 6d per 1000 Palings, 6d per 100 Timber, 6d per super, feet Kh-ewood, Is per cord. _ - A. -. MACDONALD, > ■ a ■.'; General Manager.



TH E A T R E R 0 YA L* Proprietor R. J. DeLias. Director Signer G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. MILLION PI.'.ICES ! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 28th February, UN BALLO IN MASCHERAI TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, March 1, MOSE IN EGLTTO! SATURDAY EVENIe.G, MARCH 2, LUCREZIA BORGIA ! Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admission:- Dres3 Circle. Ii; fetalis, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Box Office as usual-at Upton'.- Queen-street. O. NOB.LI. Agent.- AL B E R T II A LTL, Near Theatre Royal, ____\ q'jeen-strhet. -s-r FOR ONE WESK ONLY!!! "*» COMM-NCINI MONDAY NEXT, MARCH ~ CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! New and Unrivalled Scenes OF STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE!!! (NOA"£LTI_S EVERY NIGHT). TURKISH AND RUSSIAN VIEWS! The Magnificent CITY OF CO-STANIINOPLE! &c, &c, &c. RUSSIAN ( ST. PETERSBURG. > RUSSIAN VIEWS., 1 Moscow, &C. ) VIEWS. PORTKAIT OF THE EMPEKOB,'. OF RUSSIA. The late War Tragedies, together with the pre sent ni_.i_.chsg attitude of Russia, and the dejected aspect o£ Turkey, inyesu these countries with a world-wide interest. BRITISH INTERESTS, ILLUSTRATED BY VIEWS OF EGYPT, THE BOGPHORUS, &C. __r COLONIAL SCENES"! "& Embracing VIEWS of DL'NEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, NELSON, and if possible, of AUCKLAND. These are being prepared for rxaibi-O- m Great Britain, in order to give a faithlui repre sentation of New Zealand Cities, and the beauty of her landscapes. These vieAva haA- been ob tained regardless of expense, aud aremtenaed. to impress the BritLh community with the highly civilised and progressive character 01 the Colonies, and the admirable field open for men of energy and capital. It is proposed that the New Zealand Government shall authorise a Free Exhibition of these Views through the United Kingdom. R 0 M E. The stately Vatican, with its magnificent Galleries. The Colossal Church of St. Peter, &c. Portrait of Pope Pius IX. Together with 200 Views of thus Most Sri_-iN_ and Wonderful Sc_Xer y in jhe World. Real Snow Storms ! Vesuvius in Eruption! Other Novelties too numerous to mention. The Entertainment concludes with the Amusing Optica.! Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON!/ MILLION PRICES : 2s. and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to comn_er.ee at 8 o'clock. _ TjINTERT A I N M E N T _t_J IN AID OKI HE FRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY-SCHOOL. MR. T. CROOK will give one of his interest ing Limelight Entertaintments, consisting of VieAvs in the old country, in the Franklin Road school-room, on THURSDAY EVi___"lXG next. Doors open at 7, commence at 7;SO. Admission, Is ; chi.drc.i, Gd. AUCKLAND A M A T E U R ATHLETIC CLUE. AUTUMN M E E T I N G. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1878. P-OG-AMME :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Tavo Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two ' ONE MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP .-One Prize. QUARTER-MILE LEVEL ItACE.-T wo Prizes. TUG OE A\'AR (Six a-side).- _i_ -Prizes. Entries with Coloui s, and Fee of 2s. Gd. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Ciub-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 n.m. _ y ALFRED KING Hon. Sec._J <5_M-?'&Bsr-y:> -j^TEW'ZEAL AND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR ROLLING STOCK. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS Avill shortly be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Railway Wagons, similar to those now in use on the New Zealand RaiiAS-ays, including all iron and wood work. By command, JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. Public Works o_.ee. Wellington, 9th February, 1878. Tjl E N C I N G. TENDERS will be received till noon on SATURDAY, 9th March, for about 35 Miles ot Wire Fencing, in tAvo lots. . Specifications may be seen, and all iurthcr information obtained on application. ROBT. GEO. HILL & CO., Wairau Creek. N.B.—Steamer leaves Helensviile for Wairau Creek first tide every Tuesday. mO CALPENTEUS AND BUILDERS. Tenders Avill be received until noon of tlw Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a Two-storied Residence in the Carlton Road, for T. Jagger Esq.. Plans and specific-lions to be seen at the Thistle Hotel. k,.,,UvV_-. GEO. BO WRING. Architect. m O C O N T R A O TORS Tenders are invited (labour only) until THURSDAY, 28th instant, for I'uilding Wharf at Guthrie and Larnach's Sawmills. Manukau Heads. Plans and specifications at the office Outhrie and Larnach Company Limited Onehunga. - WALLER, Manager. m O B U I _L D E R S. "AUCKLAND RETAIL "BRANCH NEW " ZEALAND CLO 'TUNG FACTORY. Tendei-3 Avill be receiA-ed up to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the -P.h of March, for the Erec tion of Premises for the NeAV Zealand Clothing Factory' Cpmpan.v. Plans and specifications to be seen at tho office of EDWARD MA HONEY. fi I T V L E V ELS. City Council Offices, Feb. 21,1878. . It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the folloAving streets :— WELLINGTON-STREET, and UNION-STREET. Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's Office; and 'all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will he heard by the Council at a MEETING to be eke id on WEDNESDAY, 27th March, 1878. All objections must be in writing, addressed to the Council, and sent, to them not less than ten days before the.:.dt-y . appointed .-to hear obiections. ',---<* „ P. A. PHILLIPS. "Aw Co:::.