The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-Fo. 2,419.

AU€KLAND, KZ. ( TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1878.

PRICE . OKE PESKT.



«sa*te^ XTIOR SYDNEY AND MEL ggggg§>; ij BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, retain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on THURSDAY, the 9th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board up to lo o'clock of day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March t, 1878. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 1878. for taranaki, nelson, pioton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukatj. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 12 th, 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 BAY, JNA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen is r^EET Wharf. Hatvea Thursday, Mar. 7, i p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 14th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo Monday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — I FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL __ TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — tar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLINE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. «sSj3g^ A UCKLAND Jjg|g^g>;iJL COMPANY (LIMITED). FOE, GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on WEDNESDAY, 6th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. i^gs^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES I|||||||;>O AND COROMANDEL.j enterprise & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Tuesday, 2 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 mignight From Thames— Durham—Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. 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. tgi^te^ CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,l|||l||g£k3 LAND AND the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Tuesday. Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From'Tharacs— Tuesday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Wednesday. Rotomahana. 8.30 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single: Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, os. FRASER & TINNE, agents. QTEAM TO AND FROM «J|||g|lg; 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 & SO"NT. «aa*te>^ "ttior the hot springs, ,^^g, F MAHURANGT, MATAKANA. "^^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undsr :— AUCLAND AND HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. Forfrei g htor: P assa g eapply c tO gBY & ,iSk§s^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopurtx, mltatat, aratapu, Maungawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain RAWSON, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 1 hurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF GORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «|3tf|fc^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. ■eSassssS^ The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under: — ForOtamatea, 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 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 . W A I U X U. <*&s2!b%%® > The s.s. LALLAROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:- From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March ' March 6-Wed., 7.45 a.m. 6-Wed., 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, 3/6. m . Mno 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 GUTHEIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket "*™™x£& The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — , , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 6—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 6—Wednesday. 12 noon 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. Sibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towasseof "Vessels as per agreement.



vCKJL QTEAM TO LONDON, ,rf^^^^v k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. J2||||f|g^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's j magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, > 3,847 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 will steam full • power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply fc° BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. •tfKkfe^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANG A- S3 ~> Sj ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small narcels 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 COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. ivisslhiK'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 leave as follows :— Wednesday, Gth 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. £?**». 171 IRS T"S HIP FOR ) J|g|j§^ JD LONDON DIRECT. J|y||y§|g§|g; The magnificent iron clipper ' LORRAINE,' 100A1 at Lloyd's, 828 ton register, Captain Wm. Gronsund, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch. Has superior accommodation for a few saloon passengers. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ~^^T "OASSENGERS' LINE OF J3|||f|^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- TrSWir-SV^M Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded t>y 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, > Agents CRUICKSHANK fe CO.. J THE NORTHERN WAI ROA ANNUAL REGATTA WILL TAKR 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. Dargavillo and Co.'s barque Glimpse). Admission on board by Ticket, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Bee. .SSK&e^ STJiAM JNA/I- YY GATION &COALMINING a,J,kJri«.Mi» COMPANY (LIMITED), The Steamer DELTA Leaves Cambridge for Mercer every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 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, 93 : Deck, 63. Hamilton to Mercer—Cabin, 6s; Deck, 4s. Newcastle to Mercer—Cabin, 4s; Deck, 2s 6d. Leaves Mercer for Cambridge 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 of 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 Consigneee, 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 Carnage to Mercer, and forward the Goods to all parts of Waikato with care and despatch. Down Freights for Auckland will be handed over ts Railway at Mercer. Rates of Freight will be the same as those charged by Railway. yRANz SCHERFB , Secretary. Fort-atreet. 2nd Marctu_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 soryed two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1878. MONEY TO LEiNJJ, iv large or Biua.ll sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor,_Hlgh»street. MONEY TO "LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interne—W. H. Con nell, VJilcan Lane. , MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. . ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rato of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. CARVING, GILDING, & 0 Branch Establishment : No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JAS. R. D~E~ COUR CV, 57, Wakefield-street. VTOT i\TE OF REM OVAL. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. Q HARRIS. 2nd March, 1878. 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. R FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by teavinga notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-streot



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS AI3OVR ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa^ch 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. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New 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. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN beg* to inform ® his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMB, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals ai all hours. ______^_ CELLING 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 great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shade?, 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 Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Qnecn-street. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture;. Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. CUtisa cut to size, and carefully packed.-9o and 97, QUEEN-STRKET. CLARKE BROTHER S, (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. ___^_ THRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. The busine°s hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Minager. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, IVlill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. EGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tullovv.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rate 3. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacttrers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special G-ssf^4s§L£, Appointment Excellency 4&w33*£*i§»3B»&.jS(' the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEWN-STREKT, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. MR. T. T RAF F O RD, SURGEON o%os2Sb Wakekield- D E N T I S T, street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). 8~. S■ X I N N E 11, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. T T QJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDII 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 all common work S3T Country Orders punctually attended to. AND J. S O P P JS ¥, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, ~nd. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, * *! ° w 02 TUTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JO- DECORATIVE PAINTER. W Estimates furnished, and experienced t£ P3 Workmen Rent to all parts of the Province. D P J.H. requests attention o£ Builders and H *Z others to his Now Glazing Tariff. j W J. HENDERSON. [ w Wo 3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN MOPPET, HOU SE, LAN D, 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 bo 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 sengers. VTIXEY'S BLACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey'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 4d. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. T\ N S A L * E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877.



TAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &c. Goods Cleared and DeHvered 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.] WJ . M A R X S , • 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-Presssre Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of work in counecti(gj with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, and at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. SHORTLAND-STHEET BOOK DEPOT. - -— J. R. HAMILTON. On and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, the above business will be carried on in Sticli bury's Buildings. Queen-street (next door to Mr. Alfred Buckland r3). A M I L T O N, WAIKAT O. 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. i3T Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. G. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest;notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. tocarry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. U CART),] 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. GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRWATHD IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Welleßley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasntting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class 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 coacfe, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-strkbt. Arrnirr.AMn. fiHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very largo and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all ith 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 DOOK COMPANY (Limitied), MECHANICI*'1 *' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can {be left at No. 30, In v ranee Buildinjzs. 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. itar Give them a trial. ! SAMUEL COOMEBi & CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Bayers of Tallow. TO THE WORKING ME N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUKL 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 tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons KiaGd „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ 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^^ Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. M. MC 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, 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 §48 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes aud Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. iS" Comparison Invited. Auckland and hamilton j3l railway. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "X UCKLAND PERMANENT CO j^\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pa _ w fin k Total amount ing over Per Week- Repayable. s. d. £ c A. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years- 0 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 8 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 pei cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary*



/CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL,& \j 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, p. A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, j Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 2Ct?i April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head. Master. REPAKATORY SC HO~6~L, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road; MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girla, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHIELING per WEEK. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/m BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'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, Hosxkry, Dress Goods. Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, Sac, &c, &c. We ark NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTKR DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &C. A J INABURY & r^O., 201 &206, quekn-street, Auckland. A U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRONWORKERS, &c, CORNER OF Victoria and Albert-strkets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluuibers foi the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. R~ R 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. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. APE It HANG INGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, &c, &c, &c, Ex Late Arrivals. 574 K& PACKAGES "SI 574 PAPERHANGINGS, From 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. Papee, Brushes, AND REQUI3ITES. 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 AUSTRALIA. Rkduced 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 practicai 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; \t 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<uien. or Cotton Thread. It is not necesstvi-y for us to enaeavour 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 PiiiCE, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to 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—ll mmeer 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 £4 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 payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of I-charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. "AIKAWAU 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 PINE, speoially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &o. &c,



j HA S TT T O N AND S » HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AIiEN IS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Building QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Be sidence, containing five rooms; also, stabie, coach-house, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five i acres of rich volcanic land, a portion 01 wnicn i is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, i croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard plan tea ; with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full \ bearing, the remainder is in good grass. Ihis ' Property is either for Sale or Lease. ©RAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated rooJ, verandah, stable, Sr.c, with fine view both oacK and front. • . _, , , isO'HTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. _ , . ARARIMU.—IO acres of Land in'the Parish of Ararfmn. . , , " 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 fur nished, and"- the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands Further parficnlars can be obtoinedupon apph cation to H. A«htou and Son. ELLIOTT & AL3IORT-STREETS.—A Free hod Property,.having a frontage of 30 feet each ■to Ellitt and Albert-streets, with a depth of ; 215 feet, with Cottages erected therhon, now bringing in a la^ge rental. A good investment '■ n the heart of the city. _ NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger's Creek. 1 with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO' BE LET :—i ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with largep garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S HAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selwyh Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. QUEEN-STKEE'.—Those Commodious Pre mises, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Gilfillan. containing tiiree 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. Wooi Esq. C [JSTOM-HOUSE-STISEET.—Large andcom 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. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and JSstate Agents N. Bo.New Zealand Tnsnrance Buildings. SPECIAL /IHKAP T INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THIS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS WiLtJ Shhw this Following Cheap Lines During thk Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/lS,.as bright as sold ats/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job- Line o£ Extra Qnality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 3/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth doubte Cashmere and Lace Fiscliiis. 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 -©oats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c;. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. . t THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line[of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys, Straw Hats at lf'C, half-price. A Large? Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for. Boy 3' Wear. IEL Atkins. TVf O T" I C 1L DR. YOUN& 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 piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewopd Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good openiner,. as there is no other yard near the locality.. J> LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. ■XT O T I C E. The undersigiK d having a Large' STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dye's 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. .'■' Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description,) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons. Feathers, Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. _ ~ , m~ Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. E O. ~~JJ O V D, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate business, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adjoining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where ! he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also.3amples of all Goods now produced at hia MANUFACTORY, NEWTON,. " Including every description of Drain Pipes, Sanitary Appliances, Flxwer Pots, Fire Brscks, Fire Clax» Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Pwzzolana and Htc^bapxic Lime, compound. The mixture cau be supplied in casXs.or bags ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria A3h) can be supped without admixture. _ An Inspection Invited. Customers will be shewn every attention, and thsir orders have prompt desp&toh. GREAT REDUCTIONS 5N PRICES. list on application »? by post. L O V" If T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United^ Service Hotel x WELLESUCX-feTRKKT. Has always on hand a. Well-selecied Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Clotbs »ad Doeskins; also, West of Eagland, Mosgiel, and Other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making ttj*. The Trade supplied at to very small afiv«.no on cost tor castl.



THEATRE R O' V A L- Proprietor ~...-.... R. J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Ce3an. ROTAL ITALIAN OPERA COMBATS Y. S^REWELL PERFORMANCE!' MILLION PRICES! GRAJ^m COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO THE . , , _ w- . OPERA ORCHESTRA Atfp CHORUS -I Kindly tendered by the ArtW? of the Roys* Italian OtJsra Company, wVt> v iri the most handsome manner, haveigj.ren their gratuitous service?. Under the IKstingTiished Patoomage of CAPTAIN TdWNSENn Ana Officers of H.M.S. 'NyiNphe,' AND CAPT. CONTE tfAPOLEONE C.I'NEYKRO' AtfD Officers of H.I.M.S. 'Cristofero Cctombb,1 AtSO, OF His Worship the Mayor (H. Bre^T ESQ.) r and the City Councillors. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Marsii 5," • F A U S T. Wnnot ■ ■ Signor Paiadini Mipstofile " '.'. ' Signor Gaetano Ceaari ■ Valentine •• .. Signor Gainoetti „ Wagner " •• • Signor Tessada Marta " ■ Miss Bessie Royal g-ebel SignoraMargheritaVenosta: MaSherita '. \ Signora Augusta Guadagamm The City En^neer Band feave kindly volun- teered their valuable assistance. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. • Admission:- Dress Circle, 4/;: Stalls, lib , fit, i/. Bo "Office as usual at Upton's Quee^street. Holders of Tickets for Dress Circle can secure Se?ts by producing then, attheß^Offlce^ THEATRE R OY AL. Proprietor -■..,-. • -R- J.'DerLias. ROYAL ITALTAi~OPERA CONCERT COMPANY, Prior to their departure from Auckland, vein GRAN D V CONCERT; On the Evening of THURSDAY, 7th March,. On which occasion -will be presented. MusioALPo GpSa« HE MOST VIOLIN SOLOS BY THE MOST EMINENT COMPOSERS, AND SCENES FROM FAVORITE OPERAS (In Character). 2a6d;Pit,lP. ALBERT HALL,. Near Theatre Royal. Queen-street. TO-NIGHT ! T O - N I GHT ! TO-NIGHT! CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITIONS New and Unrivalled Scenes STARTLING SIZE AND MAGNITUDE lit: (NOVELTIES EVERY KIGHT). IMME NS E S~U CCBSSI TO-NIGHT! Entire Change of Programme!' Naw and Magnificent Scenes ! Which have been received by European* assemblages with THUNDERS OF APPLAUSE! The Humorous Views cause Uncontrollable- Laughter. Programme will also include— . First Part of Lo-NDON.-Greenwich Hospi- - tal London Railways, Post Office, 'lower cf London, Traitors (fate, Guildhill Armoury. &c, Smithfleld, the Mint, Columbia Market^ The Monument, Newgate, St. Pauls, Holborn Viaduct, Royal Exchange. W estmmister Abbey, Bank of England, Poet's Corner, Houses of far- - liament, London from-the Monument, die, &-(•• STATUARY: The most Chaste and Exquisite. The Entertainment concludes with the Amusing.: Optical Delusion of THE DANCING SKELETON! MILLION PRTCES: 2s. a«d Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o clock. THE SHAREHOLII ER &* OF THB HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by. a.BALL, iiu LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, the 18th March, JB7B. DOUBLE TICKETS • • •... ■•• -103. 6p=V Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer.. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson and Heney BRENXAy>. Master o£ Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor,. Queen-street; J. Dempsey's;. Shamrock.. Hotel,, Wellesleystreet; H. Breunan's,. Bootma^r,. Queen-street; Holland and D'ortzer, Grocers,. Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. AUCKLAND AMA.T:E.UE^ ATHLETIG CLUB. A U T U;M Nn ME ET,I'»O. SATURDAY* MARCH 9. 1878-v PRjOGRAMJVIE :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two fei^es. ' THROWING THE HAMMER.-^One Prize,. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes., g°^AgS?SSS)S?WIBIICAR - V*» Ptizgs ONE MILe'hANDICAP.-Two I^rizps.. BOYS' CHAMPION KACS. (Quarter Mile,. level), Open to Pupils oi Auckland SsAools* —Two" Prizes. QUARTKR-M'H J EnLEV.E eLJRAGE.-Twß.E> rd3es. TUG OF. WAR (Six.a-side).— Six,Pnzes.. Entries, with Colours* and Fee q£. as^Qfl^fw- Handicaps, and Is. fos other eyeatq, to fee. addressed to the undersigned, at the Ciub-roosa, and seat in by SATURDAY., 2nd Maach s aa9 P>m'- ALFRESiSINGr Hon^Sec. JTW"EW ZE.ALAUB IAIWAYS. ': TENDERS FOR ROLiiiN.© STOCK. PBSLIMINARy NvOTICJE. TENDERS will shortfy, b© called for the Manufacture of ; Six Hundred R^lway Wagons, similar taiabpse now in 'age on the New Zealand Railways*including ali Won s&& wood work. By cos9«aand. JOHiN CARRUTHERS, EBgineer-in-Chief. PuSSfi Works OfSse. Wellington, &h Febjroary, 1878. fT\ O" B U I L D E R Si Tenders are sequired for the Erection o$ a in Qaeen-street. Apply at my of^fte^ Shortland-stwet. Tenders to be dblivere^qri the 7th. instaii t,. at i o'clock, i JAMES WRIGLKJj;,, i Argiifect.. mo. CONTRACT. Q, BS. EXTENSION OF Tl?^ TENDERS are inrited (lab:onr only) are Ex tended until "WEDNESDAY gth March, for Building Wharf at Guthrie,. Lawmen's Saw Mills, Maaukau Heads. Plans and specifica 4j0»9 at the Office of Guthrie and Lavnac!\ Company (Limited)i One' huwga, J, W. WALLER, Mappger,