The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. 8,501.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«3£&i^. imOR SYDNEY AND MEL 3§|_§g_2_# *- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, "Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, ;and is due here on the Ist proximo. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rd April, v For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 20,1878. ~ki TO SYDNEY. Is||||i^ T U E~"s~D A V, Vi'.'\''l'7iffirivV^^ 2xd April, The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Captain M. Casey, will be despatched from Auckland on TUESDAY, 2nd April, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Apjril, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttjslton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukait. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2u3, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, Ba.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR-TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Taupo .. Thursday, 4th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Hawea Thursday, 18th, 4 p.m. — Taopo . .. Thursday, 25th, 4 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Qpebn-strket WharfK Rotorua.. Tuesday, 2nd, 2 p.m. — Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — Rotorua.. Tuesday, 30th, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, Ist, 4 p.m. — Wanaka „ Monday, Bth, 4 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wanaka ~ Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOB NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorda .. Tuesday, 16th, & p.m. — C_r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, • Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ,£3^=^ A UCKLAND TO and FROM I\_ WANGAREI, MANGAPAI. "^-^^anfl adjoining Districts, viaNORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER, The new s.s. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between Tangitiroria (Wat eon's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Mangapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &c.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter pl»ce with the s.s. Minnie Casey on her up trin (Tuesdays) from Helensville, and on her down trip to Helensville (Fridays). Passengers •will now find this by far the most agreeable route between Auckland and the North. Farhs :3s each way; Return tickets, ss, avail able for one week. 3. M. DARGAVILLE & CO., Agents s.s. Tangihua. jS^kfe^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES ]||||||||;k!5 and coromandel. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Tongariro—Tuesday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Tuesday, 9 a.m. Tongariro—Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. COKAMANDEL (via TH_MEs From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, 12 noon Not responsible i'or Good?! or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ,ga3g?^QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK j||||||gk3 LAND and tiik THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Saturday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Monday, Rototnahana, 11.30 B.Tn. Monday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Tuesday. Rotomahana, 12 noon Wednesday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 3 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmana. 4 p.m. From Thames — Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 5.30 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. Friday. Kotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saioon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. *&teSfc-. TTIOR TiIE HOT SPRINGS, J&MS&£, 1j mahurangi, matakana. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undar :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturn ■r, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Mondu ■, Wednesday, and Friday, at raid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not rjjp onsible for Parcels put on board with ngnote. t orjpassage apply to J. CASEY & SON. sSa^^ QTEAM TO AND FROM 4|j|||g^ * RIVERHEAD Twick Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave ■as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 n-m- From Riverliead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under :— 3Tor Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Maugatoroto 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. J. CASEY & SON. *gg^Tm OR WAIUKU. *^^** > The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave •for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: April April I—Monday, 4.30 p.m. I—Monday, 8.30 p.m. 3—Wed., 530 p.m. 3—Thursday, 9 a.m. 6—Saturday, 7.45 am. 6—Saturday, 12 noon 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., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GuiHaiE & Laknach (Limited), _ Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket



£A-a- nnHE NEW ZEALAND JjgfcgS^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA..,. 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA.. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 12271 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, an the ships are commanded by experienced mad The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels 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 AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Qoek-EIBEBT r-i-a. "DASSENGERS' LINE OF jgjg||S^ XT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «asts____ Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. 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 ORUTCTCSHANK &. CO.. I __Si^W TJIIRST SHIP FOR JJllpl^lj LONDON. The clipper Al ship CHILE, ' ■ Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing, will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnest'y requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1875. <g^=^Tfl OR HOKIANGA. _... The s s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above at 2 p.m. on MONDAY, Ist April.. Weather and other cir cumstances permitting. Cargo to be alongside not later than 1 p.m. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Maofarlane, agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight, fee. GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. sp&S^ JT ° R W A I U X U. =^^^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : April April I—Monday, 4 p.m. ' I—Monday, 8 n.m. 2—Tuesday,4 p.m. 3- Wed., 10 a.m. 6—Saturday, 8 a.m. 6—Saturday, 12 noon For Mauukau 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, iSVSV "fpOR LEVUICA DIRECT. jOS^o!!^ The schooner _Sfi—__»—_t««i £^ y AlPirllii Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the Ist April. b"or freight or passage apply to E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street. *^?*^ QTEAMONTHEKAIPARA jyg^ O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. e 6Sk*W SJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- J|||£|>iL? ROA.gAND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every .Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will le&ve as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). • A. McGREGOR. Manager. «2£k%- TVTOTICE TO PASSENGERS AND SHIPPERS TOOHINE *™Saiaw' MURI a^d surrounding DISTRICTS.. The Ferry Company have placed the p s. TE 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 free. Further particulars as to rates of freight arid passages may bs obtained by applying to the Company's Office, ueen"stl H et-^r vh J^ l|- ATH: Manager. i^APTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General \y Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferr^ T Wharf. Auckland, March 2. 1878. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of Interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ■ MONEY TO LEND in large or small Bums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rnssell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next the Post-office. t M~~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE _.O£ First-class F^hojd^ur^ies. Solicitor, VulcanjLane.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of Now Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Lire Pheasants fer warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbß WA. WATERMAN begs, 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 caro has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find, every comfort. Meals aS all hours. _____ WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of[Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic <-lass PictureElFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c.« Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, ' • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. S3, CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Fetjotype Portraits 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. jp "bTeXh shipment s. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. q P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messr? G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). * G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTHERS WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign.Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Deli very/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. FGoods shipped to all the Cololoniea. 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. FEN T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ._ tjkfiJ^ks&S^ -Appointment Excellency the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. MR. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON (s£s&?*& Wakefield- DENTIST, <{££££__? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. S X I N N E R, • 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 X CjWINNEETON, We *J • k*> AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAMSTitEET, (Next Siiakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work SStT Country Orders punctually attended to. MR F. 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. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement, Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by wfLLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office WyndhaTn-Rtrfipf.. 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. S_t, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. HOLL A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured, in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islanda, 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 QOPP ET, 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. All 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 sengera. OONES 1 BONES ! BONES J Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Quean-street by • J. & J. SOPPET. BLWIJS B. UICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and. Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street, _~..■■■*«■= __ ;""' "" isaa)^



m H E UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (paioted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churn 3 Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards1, Washing Boards,,' &o. .Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland. Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. ; . «*■ UTHRIE & JLjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND I PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WE L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland. N S~~"J. L^ E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay. Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sont to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, | § Builders, Victoria-street. "3 STAMPS! STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owing to recent importations of the Newest Designs, nnd the erection of Steam Machinery, they arc now in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER S T A M P S 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. / r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. IRON, ZINC, ANDTIN manufactory, Fort-street, Auckland. [Established 1870.] h."waTte j (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has fonnd it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER: AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared t«> <s*e<?rtte :ill-ordera, 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. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace, T> CLARK, SniFPixo and Commission* agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. C. C L O U GII MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Alb kkt-stre et, Violinist, Teacher ok the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrillo Parties attended. "OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio", Queen-street, Auckland. B®, N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. "tBJi AUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40a. Slack .. .. .. .. .. 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tens, 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, ad dressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay.. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail fz-eight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Oifice, Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, ■Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland,1] Sept. 6,1877. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blus, from £o, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices fre_ from JOHN LEG GE, armintor. Aberdeen. Scotland. jM_ onster Sale OP 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 Pricbs for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertina?, Flutes, &c, &c, all at jeduced 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 call early. N.B.—PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. at J. BROWN & SON'S MUSBC WAREHOUSE, k ISHOBTLAND-BTREET.



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the Bhortest inoticei 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 those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout'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. £3T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. TO~T HE WOR XI NGIfE N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 123. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUKL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. M. M~c LA C H L A N, « 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, 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. J.R.M. under §18 over MLi 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 <soods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. ear Comparison Invited. HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MBCHANICb1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can.be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. SEWIN-G. MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS .QUALITY A r ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. CEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. ARVI NG, " GILD IN G, &C. No. 260, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. 1) E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boy 3' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, R. M c N^ A B, • Wholes <vle & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. tar Shipping Surr_ ie d. ~m if^LANVILLE & ELLYETT, \JC TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, Ml, 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 nnder 25 tons.... 17s Gd per ton. 25 tftns, and under 50 ton 3 His Gil „ 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. ON SALE •■ DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. Xfl LOU R ! Tjl LO.U R I Anderson and Co., R. Anderson1 McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 1003. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. fI3T Tlie best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts--B. toitks & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bono Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO CIUN FIRE OFFICE, IJ LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3607. 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. AUCKLAND GAS.CO.MPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20a per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if bo 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 eOJbushels, or about double the bulk of Coal.



HAS ETON AND SON • house, land, & estate Agents. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-^TREH'.T.— A well-built Family Rosidence of 7 rooms ? with out-t)wildings, tenks garden, and every convenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly situated, on the road to Onehunera. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfonaoie Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-alieds, with fire acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard plancert with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in fu:l bearing, the remainder is in good grass. 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 20!) feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, ore., with line view both bade and front. KYBEK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. I\ORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stoke'a Point, North Shoie. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable Family Resi dence of 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with out-house, fowl-house, Pigsery, large orchard, s-arden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about acres. This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Jioat-slied erected on the Beach. PAUNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIJC—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—Groomed Verandab 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, and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country, btho for sale and to let. H. ASIITON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JT AIP A R A-P UN U I RAILWAY. AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION.— WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20fch March, 1878. Written Tenders -will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the various Works for supplying Auckland Railway Station with Water. . ■ Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, . . District Engineer. YT AIP ARA-P UN U I R AIL WA Y. No. 9, Station Buildings Contkact. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the Erection of a Platelayer's Cottage at Ohaupo Station. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not n ecessarilly accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. IW"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHASJF 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 mv,st 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, Dnnedin, Invercargill, and Wellington Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented 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 samo hour, and accompanied 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- Gee eral'a 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 ERECTING BUILDING--*, BKICKWORIT, &C, AT THE MINES, KaWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in .terms of Plans and specification which c.vu be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., .. Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, March 25,1878. PIANOS, ORGiNS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. 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. PTIAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH JL 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: ot Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PE AC OCX, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. 1^" OT l \jE O ¥ 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. \ UCKLAND RAILWAYS. The Line will open for Traffic between Hamil ton and Ohaupo on and, after MONDAY, Ist April. By order. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



THEATRE R'o V AL. Proprietor Mr. R. J. D& Lias. A GENUINE HIT OF S3 SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS ! "®8 In their Original Operatic Extravaganza, entitled, THE BROOK! A Rural Bouquet! An Operatic Nosegaj-! A Jolly Picnic! Received with Shouts of Laughter and Applause! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT I Will be repeated THE CARNIVAL OF FUN! Monday, April 1. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE AND BENEFIT OF THE TROUBADOURS! Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatic Prices will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. . Reserved Seat Tickets may he obtained at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. tfflt LOYAL ORANGE f||||j|| INSTITUTION. fllC ilSP^^tF « The Newmarket true blues WILL hold a Supper and Dance to Unfurl the. NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on.Wednesday, Aprilsrd, iB7B, at Seven o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whisker, W.M. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street),. Begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a Private Business as LADY'S HAIR DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo Ladje*' and.Children's Hair.. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied 1 Assortment of False Hair, Ottrls, Plaits, Pads, &c. r Hair Combings made up and worked in any style. S3L Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address i— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET,. Hairdhesskr, &c.. Si, HOBSON-STREET, opposite Scotia.HoteL Boots i Boots i i Boots ii l CHEAPER THAN $W\ CHEAPER THAN 1 EV.ERS "wL -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 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 Fixtokes. 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. £3" Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-stfieict, Auckland. No connection with any other shop in town or suburbs. . c • • Important B"otic c. BOOTS t s^g* BOOTS! BOOTS! s^pif 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. a-tss" J«st Arrived and in Stock, a Fine Line S2® of CHILDREN & MEN'S 800 IS AND SHOES, from America, of my own Importing. Note the Address— W. B.R 0 W N H I L I-, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, 70, Queen-street, Opposite 'Messrs Fisher and Co.'s, Butchers. Holland & JB ortzeb, (LATIS HOLLAND & CO.), /5/VOj • QUEEN-STREET &&O, Beg to announce that the Grocery Business hitherto carried ou so successfully, under the style oE "Holand and Co," will in future be conducted by them. H. and P. will continue to sell on the well known principle of this house, SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, the same having proved itself to he the ' be3t policy during tho preceding three years' extensive business done under Mr. Holland's supervision. The new proprietorship respectfully request a continuance ol! the liberal support hitherto accorded. Sample op Prices— Family Teas, 2s. per lb. Splendid Ten. 2s. 6(1. per lb. Company's Sugar, 4£.i. and 3d. per lb. New Season Jams, 7M. per lb. Keiller's Marmalade," lOd. Coffees Roasted and Ground Daily. A SPLENDID SHIPMENT-OF SALT HERRINGS JUST LANDED. H A M S A N D BACON, DIRECT FROM CANTERBURY. SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH. Prices Low. Together with a General Stock of Grocery not to be surpassed in -Auckland. N.B.—Families waited upon. Orders per pott or carrier faithfully attended to. Goods delivered to Shipping or Railway Station free op charge. mo CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business ia the above line, with !. I Wharf Dray ," 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. 4 , , £LEO-Cash. Apply to T. V, FXTgPATRICK. Ngaruawahia,