The Evening Star.

Vol. IX--NO. 2,4,80

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, LBTB.

PRICE : OjXE PEJTOY.



*___*_*^ "El OR SYDNEY AND MEL -3|||§l|£ MO BOURNE- The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Pantain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on THURSDAY, the 7th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board up tOloa.m. of day of sailing. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK Se CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 1, 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, IS7S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, JNAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen pTßeet Wharf. Hawea Thursday, Mar. 7, 1 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 21st, 4p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OH' ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, 11th, Ip.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, ISth, 1 p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, Ip.m. — 4SST Cargo must be alongside one hoar before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Quean and We3t Queen-streets. _S&&N. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. | The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on THUSDAY, 7th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. te__g_?-_. -T-HE p.s. 'RUBY' Avill leave SPSsfe J- Auckland on FRIDAY, Bth " tsS^S3zs_ns.ant, at 10 a.m., for Motutapu and Waiheke, returning on Saturday, leaving Wai heke at noon. JTor further particulars, apply to J.AS. SMITH, Custom-house-street. 'iSSk?*^- QTEAM TO THE THAMES 481||§__. v 3 AND COROMANDEL. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time T a b l c : From_ Auckland- Enterprise— Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham —Thursday, S n.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12mignight From Thames- Enterprise—Thursday, 11 a.m. Durham—Friday. 10 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ■.arafe- QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ]g||g|g._- LAND and tiie THAMES. 1 HAMMERS ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Wednesday. Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 1 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From' Th ames— Thursday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana. 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ■ FRASER & TINNE, agents. AND FROM »g||||g;-3 RIVERHEAD Twice 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 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini ■ J. CASEY & SON. -Sijg*^ TilOR THE HOT SPRINGS, .JPlfe: 10 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 Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahuransi. 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, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight oripassage apply to _ J. CASEY & SON. Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA k_> WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maunoawhare, 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, 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. "fsfeS^.^ TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. "^^^^ The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens _ 0 ville as under :— *or Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday rporn ing_ tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otanmtea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea ou Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J. CASEY & SON. <f3gS^lo- OR WAIUKU. ■*$_§_-___. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH Avill leave ior Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From Waiuku: March March »—Saturday, 9 am. 9—Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on ■lues-ays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/G. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S-S. Co.; or-Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wdl meet with promot dispatch. _ or freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehun«a [Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket *§§f|b^ j^OR WAIUKU. ttT*™* The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under !— -i_ uom Onehunga: From Waiuku : Juarch March 85"£a^rday, 8 a.m. 9—Saturday, 12 noon * F °F Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, R £ u.Bd-.yß,atßa.ln. W.wL Far -_- 3/6; Return. 5/. r_._ er <ni other circumstances permitting. a_4; vai9 c°Ue-t Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'e, __$__." H aF wm be attended to. l_B?Rpfe-.-[_S3els as Per agreement. *^_-__-_|-___^i__is_i__^si_.m. 11. ROE,



,rk 1 QTEAM TO LONDON, £5 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. Jj2|||||||=^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,817 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will 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 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 wdl steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty day.. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply t0 BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. -_-_*__$*-. trlOR RUSSELL, WANGA l_|_f||_^j[. ROA, and MANGONUI. .^^ The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho 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. Callin<_ at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay OP Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 6th March Monday, 11th March Friday, loth March Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager. --^sv T>ARQUE SEATOLLER. I^egp^,^ .O FROM LONDON. i^U^^^^^^F Consignees are requested to pass &-*7v?TWF%ffit Entries and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their Goods without delay. ■ , Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at consignees' risk and expense. _ • , A sight entry to clear the vessel will be passed at 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 7th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, Itli March, 1878. FszFFjF J3ASSENGERS' LINE OF .&|ggg||^ __L PACKETS TO NEW ZEA as_£ssS-_ffißsi?a Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Lino of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper 3hips, 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 passage*from London to NewZealand-,paymenl 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,._ } Agents CRUICKSHANK __ CO.. ) 7" -'FiWB E s____-_M_t-S_:?_i- T" HE NORTHERN WAIPtOA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKE PLACE AT DARGAVILLE, ON -WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH. For Programme, see "Weekly News" and "Northern Advocate." A Band will be in attendance on board the Flagship (Messrs. J. M. Dargaville and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, ls. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. «sas_£=-- ~XMAXKAOTG STEAM JNAVT. JMg&^L VV GATION & COAL■MINING *Kaasaa,^COMPANY (LIMITED), . The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdny, at 7.30 a.m., calling at Hamilton, 9 a.m., and Newcastle at 10.30; arriv ing at Mercer at i p.m., in time for last Train to Auckland. Fares :— Cambridge to Mercer—Cabin, 9s: Deck, 6s. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, Is. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, Is; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambriage every Monday. Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight, waiting at Newcastle until- arrival of first Train from Auckland, to tranship passengers to Cambridge. NOTICE. To Shippers op Goods to Waikato. The Company beg to notify that their present system of taking charge at Auckland of Goods for Waikato, which for years past has proved so convenient and satisfactory both to Shippers and Consignee., will be discontinued. This alteration has become necessary in con sequence of the Railway Department refusing all facilities for a through traffic. From and after the 18th instant. Shippers will please consign all Goods for Waikato to '"Care of W.S.N. Co., Mercer." The Company will pay Railway Carriage to Mercer, and forward the Goods to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch, Down Freights for__ucdand will be handed over to Railway at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be tho same as thoso charged by Railway. Franz SCHERFF! Secretary. Fort-street. 2nd Marcln_lß7B. CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General \J 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 s. rved two years in" a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland. March 2. 1878. MOMEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor,_Hlgh-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— jj_ Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interef. c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortiand-etreet. : , 1%/jTONEY 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. MONEY TO LEND 011 MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, 7ulcan Lane. /Tar ving, gilding, &c Branch Establishment: NO. 260? Q U E E N - S T R E E T, Next Redfern'a, Photographer. JAS R. D E COUR CV, 57, Wakefield-street. ; -T^MTOTI _E OF REM OVAL. Thf Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and^Tiniber Y gard Q to tbe Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. Q A HARRIS. 2nd Maroh, 1878. 2500,000 feet TlMßEg^^Sale- R. EAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is Prepared to attend punctually to all "quests regardmg the above. Persons desiring to have tne saia places attended to, either weekly, fortoghtly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, T«&"£ Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Cueen-streot



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A PEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, , 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, ' 45.; Geneva. 3s. (id.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa-ch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price „2 5a., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done-satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., WHOLESALE. SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. i 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. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Familie.3 waited on in town or suburbs FFf A. WATERMAN begTto inform V V © his Mends 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, whero he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has Heen bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to 1 Auckland will find every comfort. Meals a. ail hours. q E L L I N G 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, under cost price, a groat Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable oder refused. Note the address : Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of.Paperhang__.gß, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture.Frume and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Class cut to si.c, and carefully pocked.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STREET. <_f^^l--^_£_-' CLARKE 1) ROTII ER S, (Late Crombics), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Tj- RE S H SIIIPM ENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S 15LAIKI E, VICT OR lA-STREET, Four Doors from tho Union Bank. q P E C I A L N OTIC E. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted ' by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. . TT~E~E LA N 1) BROTH Ell S, ' ___ WOOL MERCHANTS, ; TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' I Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, 1 Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery. Boot Uppers. Grindery, _\TiIl Belting, Suction ? and Delivery/Hose, &c. 1 Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. ! Country orders promptly executed. gGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned, are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c., at .highest market rales, in a:iy quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at futitfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. PE N TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ,-. _&.__iU__-fL*_ Appointment to FPFO ■- I ' :%t his Excellency '■*i____ i *°<Ss£%[- w_£i» the Governor. . Wholesale and Retail 1 HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEK.N-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, A v 0 j _ land. "lyr r. t. t r a f f o rd, 1 SURGEON tSSpl^ Wakefield- DENTIST, QjfQFSP street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H. S X INNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Brandies of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office ■ Fittings, &c, &c. J. J. gWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he ia now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work __?• Country Orders punctually attended to. J A N D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, !_. , • xn TQTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL M JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. t_ £> Estimates furnished, and experienced fx] Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O P J.H. requests attention of Builders and t_ 5z others to his New Glazing Tariff. JW W J. HENDERSON. ( m ■ Wo ■i : .« 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN 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 Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dead, with o ost roaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. CARTER'S WAIECAT Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. TKTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixor's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d;, and Id. Blocks, and ls. Boxes. Caution.-There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, bono Square, London. jpk N S A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. ' IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. j ' d. h. Mckenzie. December 3 1877. *



TAMES BUTCHER -F 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. [Established 1858. J WJ . M A' R X S , o 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, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Piessurc Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. SHORTLAND-STREET BOOK DEPOT. J. R. HAMILTON. On and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, the above business will be carried on in Stich bury's Buildings. Queen-street (next door to Mr. Alfred Bucklahd's). _ TOT AMI L T O N, W A I I_ A T O SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Havo always on Stock a complete as3ortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. _•_?• Agent: Auckland Even in _ Star. TG. S A N D E S 9 SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest motice. 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. (a card.] UTILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, W F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimati 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. /GALVANISED 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, Mado to Order, <it the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gastittingof every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ' S. PARKER has erected iirst-cla3s machinery. and having completed all. nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or cooating vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks. wkllesley-strickt. A"O_TT,ANn. |TIIEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER Tho Undersigned arc selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior Steele of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Bk anohks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC*.. BAY. N.B.- Town Orders can .be left at No. 3G, In uranco BuildinKS. 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 aro selling at 9s. Cd. __r Give them a trial. iSAMUEL COOMEB. & CO., 92, Queen-street. UEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. O THE WORKING ME N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons', and _nder 25 tons.. ..17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —16s „ 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. _____________ JM. M c L A 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, i — 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §48 over ML in diamond, over 19A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Goods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. i_r Comparison Invited. A^ UCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY-. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A.V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A"~ 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- p __; w ftpk Total amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 0 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 ' DEPOSITS received 5 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per , cent, ncr annum. V JOHN BATGER, Secretary.



CHIURCII GRAMMAR SCHOOL . PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS, B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.] Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. PR E P A R A T O RY~^Cll O O L, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boy 3 and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms : ONE SHILLING per WEEK. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/0 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINAP. URY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. 6d., at LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrkllas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, Sec, Sec, Sec We are NOW OPENING UPourAUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A T INABUKY _ HO,, 201 &206, queen-street, Auckland. PAUL & S~C _H~E~jr"K. PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC Se IRONWORKERS, Sec, CORNER of . Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute ail orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. Wc are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application^ TVTR F. B. WOOD II A M __¥&_ TEACHER OF TIIE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. / milOS J. lIARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. APERIIAN G I N G S, WHITE LEAD, OIL. &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 _ar packages •___ 574 PAPEIIH ANGIN GS, Fiom 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 of 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 23,1878. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES the largest sale in austr>lia. 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 Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: and will even sew leather ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T__.en, or Cotton Thread. It is not necess_vy for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing co buy Sewing Machines give he "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hrumeer 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. PRICE:— Complete in box £1 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. 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 years. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we 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 time i payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition - free offcharge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. WAIKAWAU" TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and : Second Class; also . WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks 1 &c &c. &c



HA S TI T O N AND S © HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, . 8, New Zealand Insurance Building .. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, -with Aye 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 grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a la»ge allotment, 3G feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof. 1 verandah, stable, Sec, with line view both back and front. NOiiTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararinm. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer ' Kitchen, Store-room. Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family ; allotment, 36 feet ! frontage, by 119 feet deep. This House is fm ' nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture; _gether as it stands Further particulars can be obtoined upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ___ ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 39 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a ia-ge rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronagc. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :—1 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. .___ . PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. O^bourne. QUEEN-STREET.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan, containing three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. 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. BRIGHTON.—A 7-roomed Cottage, Bright- Road, next door to the residence of R. Woo'i ' Esq. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and r rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent., N. So. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. qPECIAL |-.HEAP T-INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— * A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silk, at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslin 3 [ A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk . Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Laco Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suit 3, Sec, Sec, Sec, - All Marked at Low Prices for the ' Christmas Holiday. .THE NEW PITH HELMET. : Job Liu..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 Boys' Wear. H_ A TKINS. iyr O T I c E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS * STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of .March, of that niece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood * Yard. Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good 5 opening-, as there is no other yar_ near the locality. _,_. . ■'■: ,'. 4 J. LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. T^r O T I C E. The undersign, d 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 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. - , , 1 Ladies'and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of 7 any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in : any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, » Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or l> Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing f Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a * short notice. - . _~ _ 2 __T Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, wiU receive prompt ■" attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon . by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. h -..-... .. W. EDGAR. 1 j Q. - a Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate ; business, he HAS OPENED A I SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FOr.T-STP.EET, Adioining his Residence and immediately ■. opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where i. he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also samples of all Goods i now produced at his r MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, E Including every description of _ Drain Pipes. Sanitary Appliances, Flower t Pots, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, . Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic Lime Wompound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ' ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana c (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied without 0 admixture. _ _ ~,, 6 An Inspection Invited. Customers will be n shewn every attention,- and their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. List on application or by post. - 34t ~L <3 V- 1 T T, o _____ • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLKY-STREI-T. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; _• also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. 8" A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. i j The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. .



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor ~.. .R. J. De Lias. BOYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY, Prior to their departure from Auckland, will give a GRAND CONCERT, On the Evening of THURSDAY, 7th March, Under the Patronage and Presence of CONTE CANEVARO AND OFFICERS; On which occasion will be presented. MUSICAL GEMS FROM THE MOST POPULAR OPERAS, VIOLIN SOLOS BY THE MOST EMINENT COMPOSERS, AND SCENES FROM FAVORITE OPERAS (In Character). Box Office at Upton's, Queen-3treet. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle. Is; fetalis. 2s 6d; Pit, Is. LB E It T HALL, Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NI GH T ! TO-NIGHT! CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION! New and Unrivalled Scenes STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE!!! (NOVELTIES EVERY NIGHT). IMMENSE SUCCESS! GREAT TICHBORNE TRIAL. [Latest Cabl-Gram.] DISCOVERY OF ARTHUR ORTON CLIFFORD WILL SHOW ARTHUR ORTON. TO-NIGHT ! Together with the Leading Counsels and Princi pals ef tne late Tichoorne Trial. TO-NIGHT! Entire Change of Programme! New and Magnificent Scenes ! Illustrating the Magnificent Casti.es, Abbeys, Lochs, Mountain Scenery, Rural and Architec_u"al Beauties of SCOTLAND. Tantallan Castle —Jedburgh Abbey— Melrose Abbey — Abbotsford — Edinburgh — Kolyrood Palace—Stirling Castle—Dunblane Cath-dral— Drummond Castle — Dunkeld — f - illiecran trie- Falls of Tumrnel —Blwir A thole—Blair Castle— Lovely Waterfalls, Sea, &c., Sec. NEW AND SUPERB STATUARY. THE DANCING SKELETON! CHROMO TROPES! SS» N.B.—Colonial Scenes in preparation. MILLION PRICES: 2s. and ls. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock. THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in Lome-street Hall, On 2IONDAY, the 18th March, 1878. DOUBLE TICKETS 10_. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HA.YDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary- John Patterson and Henry Brennan, Master of Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's, Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Eortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. • AUTUMN MEETING. SATURDAY", MARCH 9, 1878. PRO GK AM ME :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two 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 RACE.-T wo Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Six a-side).- Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 2s. 6d. for Handicaps, and ls. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 P' m* ALFRED KING Hon. Sec. -VTJW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. tenders for rolling stock. - Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly, be called for the Manufacture of Six Hundred Railway VV agons. similar to those now in use on the New Zealand Railways, including all iron and wood work. By command. JQHN CARRUTHERS , Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February, 1878. * IVT E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Wellington-Masterton Railway. CARTERTON CONTRACT (Formation and Permanent Way). Length aboCt 20 Miles 41 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 23rd January, 187. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Pubhc Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Carterton Contract." Plans and Specifi cations may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post Office, Grey town, Wairarapa, at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office, ■ Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker a_ 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 wdl not necessarily be accepted. By command. JQHN CARRUTHERSt ■ Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plan, for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. . TVTOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. CARTERTON CO N TRACT. Pubhc Works Office, Wellington, Ist March, 1878. The attention of Contract ars is called to alter ations made, this day, in specifications for Carterton Contract, having special reference to maintenance and to the delivery of material, and of locomotive to contractors. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. . "W^E ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6_., Worth 85s. I SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLO'-HING'.MART, _, 82, Queen-street, Auckland. .