The Evening Star.

You IX-No. 2,490

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 18, LBTB.

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-***. -nEGULAR MONTHLY JA; steam- communication •^^§& between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H-biw, Captain Logan, may be expected here again v^tave^or' Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. W freight or ss*s&& & CO .. Agents. 16' ffiSgg^r.lOT. ttH?T7FN~STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 1878. sviß TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 19th, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAi, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, FROM QUEEN orjtEET Wharf. Wanaka .. Thursday, 21st, & p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Botorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, 18th, 4p.m. — Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — tgr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ig&gfj. CJTEAM TO THE THAMES *||||g|^O AND OOROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Tongariro—Tuesday. 10 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. From Thames — Enterprise—Tuesday, 10 a.m. Tongariro— Wednesday, 10 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—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. BETWEEN AUCK ~|||jgS|giO LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From,'Auckland — Tuesday. Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 3 30 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, i p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 8 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana. 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per RotoUi k | isß & .siikss^ TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JSsqgsS; SJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— 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, Kavvau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at H a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put onboard with but a shipping note. For freight or-passage appl^to^ & «Fs>«^ OTEAMONTHEKAIPARA O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Maungawharb, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASE?, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 D.ra.. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, lied Office, Wharf. «£yg^QTEAM ON the KAIPARA. •fiKSiSaS*' The B .g. KINA will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Pas3engers for Otamatea Jeave 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, OASEY & SON . *£fe^_pi O R W A I U X U. "SBKsasiiGr The ps- OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— . , From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 20—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 20— Wednesday, 12 noon 23-Saturday, 8 am. 23— Saturday, 11 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. bibbins, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. JVI. U. ±vUJ3j," S^ AND FROM liSSgg|^;rj) RIVERHEAD Twicrc Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Oemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J, CASEY & SON. HrtOß RUSSELL, WANGA "gag^S^Jj ROA, ; and MANGONUI. • The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permittingl. Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Omee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. AR.GYLI3 will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday, morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 20th March Monday, 25th March Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A _ McG reGOR. Manager. — ~*TT rriHE s.s. ARGYLE will .£s■ hfi^*^ -L be laid up on Monday, the for an overhaul, and will yi\\''|\//lyfi\y-g^'j.7OT fro i 0 Coromandel. She HBWH-AaHM -will take her regular trip to Wangarei on TUESDAY. s^.^



<sadßbs. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 4ag£SJ£gp£§- COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. Th 6 S 8. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on TUESDAY, the 19th March, at LW p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. '^aglj^Tm or w a i v k v. *s^^™^^ The s.s. L ALL A ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehnnga: From Waiuku: March March 18—Monday, 5 n.m. 18—Monday, 8.30 a.m. 20—Wed., 5.30 p.m. 20—Wed., 9 p.m. 23—Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 23—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 & Macf arlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply GUTHRIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket THE NORTHERN WAIROA ANNUAL REGATTA "WILL TA X v 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, Is. A. J. ARCHER, Hon. Sec. Messrs. Close Bros., Qrocers'^and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. "OY SPECIAL APPOIN TMENT • fc irf- r 2 « I %\ AUCKUNDvf/ I I kadToni^to order, and of [measurement (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 served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marina Arbitrator. The office in the North ShofG Ferry T Wharf. Auckland, Marcli 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, Shoi-tland-street. ONEY' TO LEND, on- Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic.—W. H. Ccn noii, Vulcaji Lane. , MONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofßce. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. EN • O R R I S, • • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. US, CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits Wiiilk Waiting, JOHN Q~O PPE T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. 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 sengers. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rna waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and tinner 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 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 W. fa, Ju AUJttlJi, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, A uckl and. _ — - - — j^ a Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUJBEN-STREET. m 1 Shipp iy «■ Surpt, ie p. "sa VroTlvi O F RKM OV A L.. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and] Timber "Xard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite the Gasworks. Q HARRIg# 2nd March, 1878. _ . 2500,000 feet TIMBER For Sale. RT LONiLEY, BUTCHER, OF ONEHUNGA, Desires to return his sincere thanks to all wno all who assisted in saving his property at the l»te fire, and begs to announce that he has ERECTED TEMPORARY PREMISES ON THE SITE OF THOSE LATELY DESTROYED, where he will carry on business, end be happy to receive orders as before. T\ ■ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3 1877. ERCHA NT S, AGEN TS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement;. Magazines, Music, and other Works hound m any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next dcor to Evening ..Star ofaoo Wyn.iihain-3trc.6t.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER. tP VICTORIA-STRTCKT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.: Put.tina; in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Od.each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. lUSH E R AND cTo^ Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants Jor warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of i 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 ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, « 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, PictureljFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. fMass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRKET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fink 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. Tj\ BESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. 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 Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. RGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCH EliS, SETTLERS, FARM BRS, 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 havti prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufactprers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special ,_. Appointment to ,-WfiliPff4v^ hia Excellency '"-■".iis—O^v-^sjswVJi*^ the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, Gi, QUEKN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ■jV| Li. ¥. T R A FFO RD, SURGEON $S|iiii> Wakekield- DENTIST, •*ZQ£BS street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from Ono to a Full Set). W- H g g INNER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee, &c. JT" CJ WI NNER TO N, © *} • £? AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STHEET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work £3T Country Orders punctually attended to. TMPORTANT TO TOURISTS. NOW HEADY, THE SOUTHERN GUIDE I TO THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT OF THE NORTH ISLAND OF NIiVV ZEALAND, BY J. Chantrey Harris. Under the auspices of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand. (Limited). Auckland—Edward Wayte, Queen-street Wellington--Lyon and Blair, Lambton Quay Christchurch—Whit.combe aud Temper ton ; Dunedin, 11. Wise and Co. Sold by all the rincipal Booksellers of the Colonies. Price ,1s TO CLOSE PAR T,N Ell SIIII ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs Revil & smith, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class working order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking-down and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, &c. For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the promises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co., Albert Iron Foundry. . BKOWN & Q O N, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, SIIORTLAND-STBEET. NEW OPERETTAS! NEW OPERETTAS! Reclaimed on Both Sides (Lecoqq) .. .. 1/6 My New Maid „ .. .. 1/6 Grass Widows (Gabriel) 1/6 A Fit of the Blues (Hobillard) .. .. .. 1/6 The Jackdaw of Rheims (Fox) 3/ The Sleeping Queen (Farnie) 3/6 The Magic Melody (Oflenbach) 3/ The Rose of Auvergue „ 1/0 The Blind Beggars 1/6 Breaking the Spell „ 1/6 The Barber of Bath „ 1/6 Also, To Hand by the Mail, Ma;riot's Beautiful ISong, "THY FA C E." 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. US, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. R JF. B. WOOD II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse, Sh or Hand-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T^T O T~ I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. GrUTHRIE & LaENAGH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch: XX P. G I B'&OJ S & CO GROCERS, AND V^ PRODUCE MERCHANTS.) if 58, WEL LESLE V - STBf;EEt, Auckland. T7IX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEP^N : fc _ 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR Jk 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex ' Saxon,' @ Dunedin : 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 1003 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. . .' OATS SHARPS i BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. HAL LN& C 0., HiaH-STREET AND VtjELC&IT LANE. IRON, ZI N C, "i-K D TI N MANUFACTSi«f*fc Fort-street, 4s|||h*,and. [Established'lßOT.] h. yta!e£b> r (Late of Upper Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to RKMOVE TO LARGER AND MORK CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The -Latest and Most Imprdyed Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching of every description, for Baths, &c, &c. IL W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. PC L A R X, « Shipping: and Commission Agent Wharf, Onehunga. N O. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD'S BLILDINGS, Alb bkt-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Brass and String .Bands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. AMES BUTCHER 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 ratoa. [Established 1858.] TTT J . MARKS, Vt * 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-Pieasure 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. XX AMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. &&• Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. TTJ ORKIN6 MEN'S CLUB. Tho Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about tho middle of March. Members ioining before then will have the privilege of attending th<> opening ceremony, which will bo of a very interesting character. Rules and Cardu of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street: Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell'; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. g>ONES 1 BONES 1 BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at >30. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI JO B. DICK SO N, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-stbekt, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte. or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. mO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Deceaabe 19; WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at sft per cent, under cost. !tSL A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 1 92. Queen-street, Auckland.



fTI H E GR A I|N TRADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Acting on the suggestion of some of our con stituents, both Growers and Purchasers, we purpose holding PERIODICAL SALES OF GRAIN BY AUCTION, At our Stores in Cashel and Manchester-streets Our First Salr will be held on the Twenty first day of FEBRUARY, and we are satisfied -that the establishment of this means of selling and buying Grain will prove of real benefit both to vendors and purchasers. Samples of each lot to be submitted will be on view in store twenty-four hours before the day of sale. We can offer great FACILITIES FOR STORING GRAIN placed in our hands, either at Christchurch or Lyttelton, and in case the market prices do not come up to the owners' views,we can. undertake the shipment and sale of the Produce abroad. We are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES upon it on favourable terms. ■ We are always in receipt of the latest advices from the principal towns in the Colony, and also throughout Australasia, and will gladly affor information to those who confide their produc to our care. Our charges will be on a very moderate cale JAMESON BROTHERS & CO., Christchurch. Note.—Cornsacks supplied at the lowes current rate 3. TG, S A! If D IS S~ • SURVEYOR, - U 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. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. 1 LA CARD.] YI7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V? F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON ANP ACCOUCHEUR, HiGH-STRBiiT, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those oentral pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. \JT —. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at tlife Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting 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 aIK 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 coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Auckla Waterworks, wellesley-strebt. AtTOimANll. E 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. SS~ Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEBi & CO., 92, Queen-street. T"O~TTrE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COO.MES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. £\ L O T H I N CA MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. its. Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO * M c X A I G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT JWE HAVK Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 178. 6d. CARGO&M C X A I G, OUEKN-STREKT. 0 1 SHIRTS, -®& Perfect Fit &Supkrior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. fid., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. Gd. and Ss. 6d. fIARGO & TVJ CT7- AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next K. Waters. Confectioner. 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, 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 iv diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Roods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. B&- Comparison Invited. /^HEAP TIMBERT 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 Blanches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low fates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC''1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In urance Buildings. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A • 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. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. /CARVING, GILDING, 65 o. NO. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographey* JA S. R. £Te~" COUR CV, Late 57, Wakefielj>^t?re.T;.



I T_T AfiHTON AND SON, JLJL» HOUSE LAND, & KSTATJfi AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildin«.'~, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coaoh-hou^e, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of ri^li volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flowor and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted, 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 200 feet deep, slated rooi', verandah, stable, Src, with fine view both back and front. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot niont. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stake's Point, North Shoi c. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt o.nd Albert-streets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water i'ronage. Several AllotmeHtß In City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PQNSQNBY.-^A Comfortable Family Resi dence «f 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with out-honse, fowl-house, Pigscery, large orchard, aarden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3J- acres. This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected on the Beach. PARNKLL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roon\ed Cottage, with about three-quarters of an acre'of Land, pleasantly situated,, and near the Railway Station. . _„... . OXEHUNGA.—A~<SUMXK>aipiis Family Re sidence, with large TRrfdefe. ©rcha«L and Pad- Aiouble Shop^Jßilbfi-innction of Grey and Queen-streets; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGES^AY.—Groomed Verandah Cottage, with wafer frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).— Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne, EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in-excellent condition, aDd commands an extensive view of the sut rounding country BRIGHTON—A 7-roomed Cottage, Bright- Road, next door to the residence of R. WooS CXTSTOM-HOUSE-STRjEET:—Large andcom modious Stores in Custonvhouae-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 Estate Agent", N. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. HURCH 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. fJAS. ADAMS. B.A. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.3 Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April,.* 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. W|E ARE NOW--OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at* 18s. 6d., .:■ •■ .Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, -.. ■ Anckland/^^^^. IS It anything like corifmon"~sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92 Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street / rjTHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Beush Manufactue.ee, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. 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) 40s. Slacfc _ .. 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 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, addressed to the Mine Manager, Tanpiri 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 freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The fallowing are the rates of carriage charged by railway* per truckload of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. .- 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. K. 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, Sept. 6,1877. TW'EW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING i_l COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders,, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. li, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY. March 29th, 4878, at 3 p.m. Business: —First: To conaider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager* Auckland, 6th March, 1878. mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE ISOLD, a Good Waikato Business iv the above line, with 1 Wbarf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shtf t Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £I=o-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Faacy Tweeds, for Boys*and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., JCity Ciothing Mart, 92; Qupen-street, £\ HOLLAH'S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can, now b© regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists,, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr"Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BSOWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. E, 6 R G E AXE RS, FRKXMAN'jyjAY SQ&P AND CANUTE WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow.



ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. ■iir Sienor A. Borzoni ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MONDAY EVENING NEXT, March 18. GRAND OPERATIC CONCUR J TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! PKO OBA M M B: — 1. Grand Fantasia.'Pianoforte—Mr. Turrell 2. Duetto, "Roberto il Diavolo" (Meyerbeei)— Signor Oamero and Si«nor ieastida . 3. Aria (Bohemian Girl), -'When other Lips 4. C .nJ?nf?&S^™?J^ c Mobile" * CaXTitS^v ooSa^;:fos^ nanao'' Monsieur L. Caron . 0,,™. 7. Duetto (Martha), "The Last Roso of Sum m&r"(Flotow)~ SijrnoraCaranti vita ana --'- Signor Paladini. PART SECOND. . . .. . , 1. Cavatina (I Lombard!), "La mia letizia Signor A. Tessada ro^caintt— 3. Duetto, "Mira la Bianca Luna (Rossini) - ... Siynora Caranti Vita, Siunora Venosta^j i. Romanza, "Aida" (Vercli>-&.'&» ol"^f monti" 5. Duetto (II Trovatore) "Ai JSoßtn monn (Verdi)—Signora Venosta aud fcignor 6. ViolinasSfo?(A) "Reverie," (B) "^Pa^ Day" (L. Caron, Vieuxtemps)—Monsieur 7. Serenade?" Don Pnsquale"(Donizetti)— Signor Camero and Company i nmo \ 8. Duetto, "Crispino c la Comare" (in costume), (Ricci)— Signora Caranti \ iU aud bi^noi Tessada. „ , God Save the Queen ! Dress Circle, 4/; Stall". 2I&; Pit, 1/., Doors open at 7.30; Overture at b oelec*. Carriages at 10.15. , Box Office at Upton 3. nhIFFOBJyS GRAJSi) EXuiUniu.N, Vy ALBERT HAI.L. Impoktano? Announcement. SIX SPECIAL NIGHT SI Crowded and Enthustastic Houses. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION! TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, THE RIVER THAMES, From its source to London." SCENES ONLY ONCE BEFORE EXHIBIT KD. LONDON BRIDGE IN TrIE 12th, 17th, and^ 19th CENTURY. THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY; OF THE. THAMES'. THEiBISTORICAL CITY OF OXFORD, WITH ITS COi.LEtfES. THE MAGNIMCENT CASTLE OS1 WINDSOR AND THIS GRANDEUR OF LONDON !- ' THE WORLD'S MOST 3UP3SRB STATUARY, Gracefully delineating the Form and Passions of Humanity. MILLION PRICES^ MILLION PRICES I Million Prices : Ik ar.d Is. KAIPARA-PUN UI RAI IL WA ¥. . _ . ADDITIONS TO PUKKiCOHH RAILWAY STATiON. Public Works Office Auckland, loth March, 18<b. Written Tenders will be received at this office till Noon of SATURDAY, 30th March, 1873, for Additions to Station Bnildings, Pukekohe. Plons, specifications, and conditions can cc seen at this office, '~ The lowest or any Tender not necessarily (Signed) JAMES ST ffiWART,. ])istrict Engineer. _ T7AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. S, Station Buildings Contract. ... Public Works Office, Auckland, 6th. March, ISiS. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon on THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for the Erection of a 4th Class Station Masters House at Pofceno and Huntley Railway Stations. "Plans, specifications, and conditions can Be 1 seen at this office. ~ The lowest or any tender not r.ecessamiy accepted. JAAIES STEWART, District Engineer. _ TTAIPAEA-PUNUI RAILWAY. HELENSVILLF. WATER SUPPLY CONTRA CT. Public Works Office. Auckland, 6r,h March,. SS73. Written Tenders wili be received at tkis office till noon of THURSDAY, 21st Ma^ch,. 1878. lor Construction of the necessary Works for tho Helensville Station Water Supply. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can DO seen at this Office. .. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed). Jx\MES STEWART, District Engineer.^ WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT HER MAJESTY'S GAOL, AUCKLAND. Public Works Office, Auckland. Cili March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this Oflice till noon of THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878. foe Construction of the necessary WorJis for Supply ing H.M. Gaol, Auckland, with Water. Plans. Specifications, aud Conditions, can be seen at this office. .. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted j AMIES STKW TART, District Engineer. DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC Iw mil>B., QK.-CASKS,rcASES, & FLASKS fa. Sole Agents for A-ackianfl— L. T>. NATHAN & CO. ■DOUYEK, GQIL LET & CO tOGNAC. TRADE \» MARK. ESTABLISHED IN IP-00]. MP^SSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, F.ave secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated 'dRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. I They have always on band Hddft.. Onftrtn? • caakn Casefl, &r,# Trr'T'pT-'al fla3>'',