The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—Na 2,558-

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDGES DAY.': JUNE 19,. LBTB.

PRICE : ONE PENNY



-v***. "OEGULAR MONTHLY Oj steam communication dggSSS^'between' AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, rnotain Logan, may be expected hera again about the 30th instant. sac will leave for Sydney and Melbourne dju rdoui three days after arrivaL For freight or passaere apply to *° CRaiCKSHANK & CO., Agents. r. uuo«u-sireet, Auckland, Jane 6,1878. JBFft ttnTon steamship company v of nsw zealand (limited). Timis Ta-ble—June, 1878. jfOR TADRAKGA, POVERTY BAY, J^A^IKR. WKLI/fN-GTON, LYTTJCLTON. a no FORT CHALMERS, from QOBJ3N STRKKT Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. HaWBA Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Taufo .. Thursday, 27th, 1 p.m. — 1 i FOR TAR AN A JCI, NELSON, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and POUT CHALMERS, Tbanshipping at P(cton t for West Coast Ports (whom Manukau). TAIABOA... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m.j11.55 a.m. gQR SYDNKY (from QoKi-cy-STitKBT Wharf). BOTOBUA..I Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — " FOiTliUSStg'-'L AND HAW'AKAWA. . | ■ - TAUTO ] Monday, 21th, 4 p.m. — | I f-fS" Cargo inuut; 'oo Hlongaiue one hour beiora me of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and Wont Queen-streets. "^^. T^Oll LONDON DIRECT. rl'uo regular trader ea^isi&S SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, A Al at Lloyds, GD2 tons resistor, Captain James Ward, having the greater pare of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. N.Z.amir P S°G CO. (LIMITED), Agents. "IT 1011 LONDON DIRECT! «^^^^^ TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. B^^SZssa Tiie magnifieont clipper bai-que SCHIEHALLION, AAI at i.loyd'e, CO2 tons register, Captain J. Lkvack. due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qaeen-atroet, Auckland, Jui!eJ.3 ! J_B7B ! CTi'EAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND andth)s THAMES. 'S.s. X O T O M A H A N A. T i ;>i E Table: From Auckland— Thurid ay, 1.30 af to l n oon Friday. 5 afternoon Saturday, a.S'J afternoon From Thames— Thursday, 3-50 morning Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10.30 morning Fares, ocr KotoaNiJiana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. Sd.; Steoragd, ss. Retain: Saloon, 10s.; Steor aere, 7s. FiIASER &■ TINNE, agents. «MSfc- CJ TEAM TO THE THAMES 1 ris^O COROMANDEIj, AND ~Z£z&3*e> OHINKMURI. TONGAUIRO, ffiNTKaPfITSH, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. T i r.i fi Table -. j: '.roru Auckland— \Vedne.r.aav. EuUrprisc, 12 midnight Thursday, TonKeiriro. 3 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 12 midnight From Thames — Wednesday, Tonsrariro, 12 noon Thursday, Entsrpriso, 1 p.ifl. Friday, Tonaariro, l p.m. FOR COROMANDBL (calling at WAIHEKIC). The 3.5. 'DURHAM' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leavc.fi Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, par p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. H. W. HEATH, Manager. f ALLA KOOKH, b.b., FOX Jlllllg; J_ J w ai uku. Time Table :— Leave Oaehuuga: Leave Waiuku: .June June 22—Saturday, 10 a.m. 22- Saturday, 2 p.m. 21—Monday. 11.15 a.m. 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26—Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29-Saturday, i p.m. 30- Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukaxj Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Raglan.-On Wednesdays, sth and 19th June, at 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances periaitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHEIE & LARNACH (LIMITEB), Onehunga.; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. W A L U X U# "*^^^^ The ;;.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : June. June. 22—Saturday. 10 a.m. 22—Saturday, 2 p.m. 24_Monday, 1"3 noon 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed 2 p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. •28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. July. July. I—Monday, 6 a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-miila, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, S/G; Return, 5/. Will sail weaiiier and othec circumstance ipermitting. «... t » . Orders to collect. Goods left at Mr. G. sibbins, Auction Mart, will be .'ittended to. Towaee of "Vessel" a3 per agreement. _ rsTT C^f^EAM TO THE WADE 'vT^W^ AND PUHOL >j^llrMj«aßa» TAM O" SHANTER Will commence to ran as under: For Wade: From Wade : Thursday, 6 a.m. Friday, 10.30 a.m. For Pahoi: Saturday, 7 a.m.; return Monday. Weather and other circumstances permitting, F&ivs —For the Wade : Single, 4s ; Return, 7s. For Puhoi: Single, 6s-.; Return, 10s. MASTER. Agent; Or, G. R. McNAB, 30, Queen-street. Agents for Puhoi: Schiseiika Bros. P.S.—During ih- trip to the Wade the Tarn o Shanter.will call at Brown Bey and Long Bay. «Zjl 'IFOR. THE HOT SPRINGS," jjf>> |j MAHURANG'I, MATAKANA "^^^SUWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. MILBANK, Captain Kaspbr, »?ill sail ft* .p.ndor :— AOCCAND AND HOT SPBiKGS.. Fro-u Attosiand every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at Ii a.in. From Hot Springs every Monday Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Tvtahiirsnrl ovary Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock, ih'O'-a Mahuj-angi every Monday and Friday at; IS-a.rn., when tides vail allow. MATAKAKi, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakaiii, -fee, ovory Tuesday at II a.m. From Mntakaua. &«., every Wooueaaay. Weather end other circumstances permitting. Not res 'ODHib'.c Lsa Parcels.' put on board witn out a shir, ping note. For freirht or passage apply to snx . bis' THE ii.AIFAJ.IA. "^z^s&sp '""The e.s. I£iNA will leave Holens ville as uuder :— %<x Otarriitea, calling ftt junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata jiohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, Eaturning on Wednesday. Por£ Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Pasßen^rs for Otainatea leave Auckland, per '£TV OF -CORK, at J. 30 p.m. ca Mondays, and Port Albert on Wednesdays, «ub 12.30. _ Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port bert on Mondays. & «^^ QTEAM TO'AN^' FROM .J||||||;>a RIVifiRHEAD TT\'lCg PAILY. Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gamini, 3 p.m. From Riverhe&d—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m.i B?S,s. Gemini •' J. OABKY & SON.



<Sfe&*» WfOR RUSSELL, WANGA- SlgllSgrJD ROA, and MANGONUI. The 3.3. KWA 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 4 p.m. strictly adhered to, FOR WANGAEEI~AND MAN GAP AI. Tho 5.3. ARG-YLTS will leave for the p.bove place overy Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. Thes.s. ABGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling "at Mr. Kissling's, Waihaki. FOR MERCURY BAY. TATRUA, AND TAURANGA. To conneot with the h.s. 'Stp.ffa,- for all BA7 OV Plenty Ports. The! s.S. ROWJSNA will leave as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 2lst June Wednesday, '20th June Monday, Ist July Friday, o!h July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McG-RIgGO'-w, Manager. ...-%rv. eg TEAM ON THE KAIPARA • -" O WATERS. For Kaipaha Heads, Toka Toka, Whatca- H.VfiA, TK KOPUKU, MITATAI, ABATAPU Maungaivhark, and Dargavillk. Tho s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain RAWSON, will leave Meler^dilo e»cry Tuesday anil Thurs day mooningI.1 '.' Hcle, lonving D&rgavillo on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ini-r'u tririo. PassoiiKura 10-iv» Aunklund, par CITY '■>■''' CORK on Mondiiyo and Wednesdays, v■. VJi.'iO pjn., and Cftrgro on Mondays and Fridays. J. CAB!-: 1/& SON, Red Oluce I _Wha_rf. «fa&Sfe^.'][^ °i; Pli 1 V AT E SALE. *s^^*^Si3P° The paddle steamer RUBY. JOHN LEYOON, Giahamstown, has received io.structioMS from JMr. Burmin^haiu to sell tho above well-known Steamer, which is well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be nad on application to E. & H. ISAACS, Fcrt-street; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thamca. "dTI milE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING COMPANY Hkad Office : Christchxiroh, N.Z. London Branch : Si, Bishopsgato-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 ■ MATAURA.. 89S WAIMATS ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 10.51 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PARKORA.... SVG WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO _ 1133 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1067 WANGANUIII3P RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent ci ippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, porchaspd or built speciall" to meet tho requirements of. the trade between tha United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly litted and arranged and provided with every requisite for tho com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can bo desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced nias ers. Tho Company also charters ships of tho highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always 3hip3 loading homo ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyanco of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in tho colony AUCKLAND BRA NO! I— 93. Q.pekn-btreut ~^33l "OASSENGERS1 LINE OF Jf PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■%=2kg?isi4,<^,l a AN 1). ■ad&%3£it£ttszs2i owNKii by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. Tho above Line of. Ship 3 are REGULAR TRADERS to all tho principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper eliins, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of tho 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. ORIHOKSHAWK fr. CO.. ) TCIfiESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, YICTOR.IA-STRKKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. ~C A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, WELLIiiSbEY-STRBET WEST. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best aulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and country orders punctually attended to. - ; ■•; LAJNV 1L L E & Ei.JL.YET T, 13T TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STRBKT, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Tkrrack. Families waited, on for orders, and Goods delivered. / ri J. HUTCHINSON, <_ j VVe SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, j 7, LOWKR QUKKN-BTRBET, Auckland. A N D~T M c L E O D", • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSYILLE (South). AJI kinds of Timber supplied to order. W/-00L, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in : England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and tender 25 tons.... 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6(1 „ 50 tons, and upwards —15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. , . , Steamers and ]Vtanufsctories subject to Special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Sir James Roxaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato: or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. THREAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES. X WILKINS & CO., 42, VICTORIA-STREET. Owicjr to Alterations about to take place in tbe F*rm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Sold at and Under COST PRICE. SBT NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED —Note Prices— Women's Kid Elastic Sides, sewn, 7/6 „ American Boots, superior quality, 11/6 Slippers, great variety, 2/6 ,_.,.. Kid Boots, our own best make, 13/, 14/, andl</6 Children s Boots. American and Knglish Goods I superior quality, from 4/6 upwards. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY AS CHEAP



COUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID la an Bxteroal, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis. Asthma., aud Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy, it is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ ia destroyed) for Gout, ; Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and ! Contusions, and ia powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general uso at Homo.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, niany thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by ita use, and testify to its value. The " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application ; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sous Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets. Sponge 3, .Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MAC KAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &c, Junction of Queen and Gbjbsy-stbeets, Auckland. N.B.—Persona dosirouß of acting as agents fin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. wt l l fxii nn~n oma s, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate nndßeautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Hails, and llc.acisroncs, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. Work dono by First-clus^ Workmen, and nono but Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. 3CAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. NEHIJNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland aud Onehunga that his Couch will run iva under: — E Loave Auckland : Leave Onchungu: 10.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. Tji NO R B I S, |JJ» PHOTOGRAPHER. 222, QUKBN-STRtCET, Auckland. SSL CARTES DE VISITS, Bs. PER DOZEN. FrreoTYPK Portraits While; Waiting. MA SO N AND II AM L I N'S /cabinet /organs. Just Landed, Twenty-Five of these Fine Instruments. THE SU P E RIO RITY Of tho Mason and Hamlin Cabinet Organs is derived, not only from peculiar skill in construction, especially in voicing, and tho EXTRAORDINARY EXCKLLKtfcE of MATERIAL and workmanship employed, and the pos session, of tho most extensive and complete MACHiNEitr and facilities for manufacture IN TiiK woitirj, bat also from tho exclusive use OF IMPORTANT IXVENTIONS. Tilt) IllOSt valuable improvements in such instruments ; thoso which have bPon chiefly instrumental in bringing them to their present popularity and useJuln'iss, have beeh effected uy tiiosk now associated in this company. The art of VOICING heeds, the most diflloult and impor tant process in the manufacture of such instru ments, was discovered by Mr EmmoDS Hamhn, Of this Company, nnd has been BROUGHT to HIGJIEbT PERFECTION IN THKSK OROANS. Having it as their earnest ambition to produce the BEST INSTRUMENTS OK Tllii CLASS IN THE •world, they have been eager to obtain the use ofgevory valuable invention, wherever made; and their extensive busk ess and ample moans have enabled them to succeed in this endeavour. WHAT MOST DISTINGUISHED SINGER 3 —"*""•» —"---". s.vr.g - ~. f.yv., <^w\k There can"bo no more critical judges of quality of tono than tho most eminent singers of tho world. In New York and other principal cities the Mason and Hamlin Organs are always selected for uso in tho Operas and Conceits. "We give the judgment respecting them of many of the most eminent singers who have visited America. . . -:. <*•£ ... ,r,«^i«, • ■cezxsra WBb@a «JJ^ „, ■•■ «—>: "--^ e-^ass ■"■ ■ * SJLwo —~->-~ From M'lle. CHRISTINA"NILBSON and other Members of the Strakosch Opera Company. We take pleasure in recommending the Mason and Hamlin Cabinet Organ as a very beautiful instrument, and consider it the boat now in use. Christina Nilsson, Annik Louisk Cary, Marie Lkon Duval, Victor Oapoul, P. Biugnoli, &c, Sec. From THEODORE WACHTEL, Tenor to the Farepa-Rosa Grand Opera Combination, AD. NEUENDORFF, CAKL ROSA and C. SANTLKY. Wo heartily recommend tho Mason and Hamlin Ohgans as the best instruments of tho class made. They have more power and greater smoothness aud fulness of tone, with equality and uniform character throughout their registers. Theodor Waciitel, An. NEUENDORFF, Carl Rosa, C. Santley. From CH. GOUNOD, the distinguished Com poser of " Faust," who having used the Mason and Hamlin Cabinet Organs in his concerts, writes as follows to the Agent for these organs in London. Allow me, in thanking you for this organ which you have placed at my disposal for my series of concerts, to express my very favorable opinion on the charm of this instrument, the tones of which, both delicate and full, combine bo well with the voice, i do not doubt that the Mason and Hamlin American Organ will be of excellent and valuable use in all vocal or instru mental combinations of moderate limits. CH. GOUNOD. Xavistock House. From Dr. J. STAINER, Organist o ,-St. Paul' Cathedral, London. Dear Sir.—l have been very much pleased with your (Mason and Hamlin) American Organs on ail occasions on which I have had to play upon them. Their tone i 3 remarkably pure and free from reedinesj, and their touch all that could be desired. ~___ ~ _ Yours truly, J. STAINER, Mus. Doc. From JULIUS EICHBEKG. Director of Bo3t o Conservatory Qt Music. In quality of tone—the chief excellence in such instruments— I think your Organs decidely excel all others ; and that in the various other characteristics requisite in a good instrument, they are deserving of equally high praise. Indeed, I am led from experience to believe that tho more ciitica!ly they are tested and compared, and the more competent the judge, the mere certain and high will be the moed of superiority awarded them. JULIUS EICHBERG. FOR SALE AT THEIR SOLE AGENTS FOR AUCKLAND, CTOFFMANN & QONS, QUEEN STREET. IRE AND BURGLARY.—An assorted shipment of Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief fvooi Safes, now landing.—E. and H. Isaacs. • •



-g ■ A M E S ' 8 U T O H -E tJ CARTER, CONTRACTOR', ;&bi Goods Carted and Delivered from ship 8 side en Shortest Notice. Bailout' Supplied.... Newcastle, and Bay of Islands Coal, A199, Firewood (cut or unontj reaworiH.'o*ft. , i; . i, ~... . 1%/l'R. FAULDER, Hole Oon tractor to the' J-'v vJL City Council for the Emptying of iKarth Closets, Privy Boxe3, Cesspits, &c, ia prepared to attend punctually to all iequests. regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other vvise, can have the same done by leaving a nofice, either verbal ov written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, Ciiy Council Office, Queen-atmet. .: • ' T X D E 0 0. MT B C V,' ?l @ CARVER AND GILDER,. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, qukb n-s tree t,' '..'.'." ' Opposite the Market Kntraucc.. OAKVIN9-—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizesi, for Clocks, Vases, &c.j GUt or ptharwise. Very nionant and very cheap. ' ■ Giluing.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. '~.'" Picturk Frames.—Supplied'on tho" shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your, favourite Pictures to be framed, ana hang them up to deliiht your household. , ; PiCTUliiOS.—Just received a groat variety of Oleographs, Chromes, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to.be sold cheap. CQURCYi 13IAN0S," "ORGANS, AND HAR- J: MONIUMS. HOFF MA N N & SONS, QUEEN STItEICT, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and soil cheapor than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole AKonta for Mason and ltamlin's Oruanß. WATCHES! WATCHES!! SUCCB3SS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, woll-m a d £2 10s; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance. Hunter, £1 is; Patent Levor (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £1 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balanco, by Ehrhardt, capped and jev/elled, Wft," Speciality.—Squaro American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8s 6d. Watcli aiasees, 6d ; good Spectacles.-.! AMES ADAMS, Watch maker " Victoria-street T>~ 13 O R A N B a begs to inform his friends that ho can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates FOB cash. Taupni Goal delivered ill tho city at Is Cd per cwt; New castle, 2s 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakik, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. DottAJr, Expreaa .Stand, Victoria- NJii'.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut, delivered in any quantity. C ko lo Gd per bag, WEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE IS AND FIRK-CLAY WORKS. GEO. BO.YD Desires to inform his Customers and the Public in general th&t, owing to the dangerous state of his premises in Fori>stront, he has been obliged to Remove to this Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addresser! to the Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to tho Pottery every twenty minut.es, it oxFers an opportunity to persona who may desire to inspect tho Lurgest Stock of Sanitary and I ire-Clay Good* in tho Colony. qcJUTIi HELENSVILLE BAKERY. X' G. hTsMITH, BAKKK AND OONKKC'I'IONSIi. Orders, per Stcamo 3 or Coasting Vessels, promptly_execjite(L_ AUNDERH, BURGESS & CO., SO iP, CANDLE AND LAUNDRY BLUE MAN UFACTURKS, FEEEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow.U (La'i-k G. Akkkb). 7^ i£ o E L a ii ' s GREAT INDTAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now he regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islandu, oi Mr Ernest Ford, tho duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholoaalo Agonta for the Proprietor. UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY AL.BERT-31REET. X WATERS, CCNPSCT JN E R JiOgH to inform tho pubho tho following goods, manufactured at his :y aro guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter delotorious to Dry Goods. DkyJGoodb—Continuod Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Oo.'.versations Ringo Iroperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolatn Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits'* Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozen go Black Almond Toffy Musk T-ozengea Sweet Kisaea Paregori Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa Bathpipo nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Tottv Liquorice Star ana Love Rock Pink and White Sugarlmitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds JBrown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every description alw ay on liana. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. w ;dding c ake ornaments, bonbons, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that aiter having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirelyf ree from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, air, you obedient eervt., James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the Nkw Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. September 27. S School duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th instant. JAS. ADaMS, 8.A., Headmaster. ONSONBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MR! 3. ROBINSON, assisted .by MISS SUTHERLAND. VACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. X S KIN HE X, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED: A SONG, By Pro. Marxin Swallow. Words by Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellers. PRICK, 2j. 6d. nett. ' McKENZIE & ROSS, Have on Sale Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). ' McKENZIE & ROSS. f^\ R. McNAB, VT« Wholesale auu Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. *sr Shipfis a Sup plied.- ""«•



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. .. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-stroet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the U3ual ratea of interest;.—W. H. Oon neU> Vulcan Lans. ; MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vailo, Commission Agen, land-street, next the Post-office. M~ ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. :. WM. COLEMAN,. ■ ■ : Solicitor, Vulcan I^ane. ONEY to LEND on "first-class free hold security, at lew ratea of interebt.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-atreet. ' MONEY TO LEND in large or small suma at a moderate rate of Intoro3t.— Jackson and Ruaaoil. Solicitors. 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 aud interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for evory fiioo borrowed:— Repayments extend- p Wo . t Total amount ing over inT vveck- Repayable. n, d. £ s. d. lyeara 12 0 130 0 0 6yeara 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 0 3 162 IS 8 DEPOSITS received repayablo at seven days notice, and bearing interest at tho rate of 5 por cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Hnnretarj'. npAILOKING, We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in yetting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial, i We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, y, hoso long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on Retting something superior in style and fit. CARGO AND 7MT C|> AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next;E, Waters', Confectioner. KPT All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk. and orders executed on tho shortest notice. ICTOIiIA FLOUIi MILLS, SYMOXDS-STREET. PARTINGTON B i:OTHERS, Havk Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps vv heatmeal Bran Maizemeal, &c. Oats, Ma'-ise, Barley. &c, crushed. nTeeTt o n auci-:land steam WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAta. STREET, (Next Shakes "iaek Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he . w prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work. KBiT Country Orders punctually ar.'u:KC.ciii to. G. S A N D E S * SURVEYOR, Hamilton', Waukato. Surveys made and Plans supph'ed 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. O B U T L E R, • BLACKSMITH. SOTJTII HELENSVILLE, Every description of Smith's Work at reason- able rates. f>ONES ! BONES I BONES 1 .> Bought in any quantities for CASH at thcFioa man's Baj Bono Mills, aud vA No. 101, Lowor Quoen-etroet by J. & J. SOPPET. Pl-lILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, • COLOUR, & GLASS-MERCHANTS, Importers ofFPapcrhanginga, Scrim, Paints, Oila- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic «lass Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glas3e3, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—os and 97, QUEEN-S'I'RKET. CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Akt 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 nstantane ouslv. -m/T r; t: trafjford, SURGEON jfSd^S^) Wakefield- DENTIST vCQgJBy street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover' Patent Oxide Gat). Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). Boots i Boots i i Boots i \ i CHEAPER THAN^^I CHEAPER THAN KVER 1 * W&» EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC. AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLI) BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plants Machinery AND FIXTUKES. IsT.B:—All outstanding - accounts must- be Settled on or before tho 30th day of Juno next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. tar Note the Address— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, queen-streict, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. ~J_ EROH AJN T IS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit ieojiirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvunins Stak office Wyndham-RtroH*. jq y ALE Xx Lapwing: 10 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINB FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES ' CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (^-chests SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. _ HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER —i- 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 Eft anodes. — Cha Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and' Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited MBCHANIC/' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, Ia surance Buildings. ■,■ - E T ROP OUT AN, HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. M. GALLAGHER, (Late Manager Thames: Hotel), Begs to inform his friend's and the public, that he has purchased the above well-known Hotel, and will take possession on. Saturday^ SSJth mat.. • when he hopes to meet with, a fair eJiare, of ■ : patronage.



Hfflm w^z a i t c}e } •"^lManupacturino Tinsmith, ■''r~■:.-.-- FORT-STRE XT, ! Wishes to inform the public that he is the only one in the Province who devote" the whole of his time to the above business, and with hit facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. CEMENT! CEMENT! 600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Brick 3 (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts o£ town or country. KEANB & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. P~E C I A L NOTICE. Tho business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. -will hereafter be conducted by tho Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. REL AN D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Iniporiera o"f Saddlers' mid Bootmakers' Machinery, Knglish and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High street Works: Panmurc, Anckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Cololoniea. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, Sec, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt aud im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannehs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. / npiIOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. Tjl O~ II fc^ it L W, Jj PIANO 3. HARMONIUMS. AMERICAN ANU MELODY ORGANS, &c. SO per cent. les3 than any other house. J. H O~W~ D E N, SHORTLAND STREET. Just Received, ex Spirit of the Dawn: Allison's Magnilicent Trichord Pianofortes: a £75 Piano to be soid for £60. Others at similar reductions, viz., Allison's at £50; Bord's at £3:i and £-25. TAM E S M c L E O D, BUTCHER, HELKN.SVILLIS (SOUTH). f~\ N SALE, ex ' oceola,' ' swokdfish,' ' llnda Weber,' and ' Taupo' : 925 sacks FLOUR 870 bags 216 sacks OATMEAL 513 „ OATS 20 „ PEARL BARLEY 13 cases BACON 11 cases CHEESE 15 kegs BUTTER. Ex 'Aikshaw,' @ London : 12 cases MACCARONI and VERMICELLI. T. H. .H A L L & C 0., High-street akd Vulcan Lane. O E L L I N G OFF!!! THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, On the Wrong Side of Queen-stjreet, Informs the Public of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that he ia com pelled to REALISE the WHOLE of HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which will be Offered to Purchasers at GREAT REDUCTIONS, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J, S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to •the following Goods:— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORP BALERNOS ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, in shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4; worth, 2/9 A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4& 10 „ GREY SHEETING, /11J 5 „ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each 4 j, ~ 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, 8/t5 Good Tweed Trouaers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcborg and Melbourne made), 15/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 Cs 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 10 rolls CARPET, Bought Job. all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION ZNVITJED. PATTERNS GIVEN. JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, «ar Wrong Side of the Street, "BSa Next United Service Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. MR F. B. WOOD HA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TJIi S H E 1. AND CO., JD Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cored Baoo Corned -Beef on Sale in Jerge quantities N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasanta for , warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt oi order. Familiee waited on in town or suburbs.



Entertainments, £c. m H E A T R E X O YaA L, .1. Managor and Proprietor R. J. DeURB. R'tC-APPWARANdICf CHEAT DRAMATIC COMPANY '- MONDAY and TUESDAY, Juiia'iKh ana 25tti' Production of the Grand R?:iliatin Drama. THE WOMAN IN RKD ! Tjnflio-a Mrs. Walter IliU vffitoonV. •.:•.;■.::.:.:..,.,. Mr. j.b stae* Supported by Blithe Oid Favourites who appeared with such success Last Season ! IN ACTIVIC i-'K- PAKATION'— BROKEN TIKSI-A New Comerty^rama. LEAH, THE FOIISAKEN! And other ftuidard Flays. Prices :-Di-oe3 Circlo.-I,': Italia. 2/n; Pit. !/•__ Til EAT R E II OVA L. SATURDAY, JUNE 22. Under the Patronage or His Y?ocsh\p >''? Mayor (H. Brett, E*q.K Captain LcHov ancl the Naval Brigade, Captain. D^nac r.na the Hobson fiompar.y, Ca- L >tu v ; I^C3 ana the Nixon Li S ;ht Horse. Superinteident Hughes and the Fire Bnpwlfi, Captain Butler, and the Salvage Corps, and the Volunteer Force. A G R'A ND PE R F ORM A H C E IN AID OF TIIK WIDOW AND FAMILY OF THE LATHS BAND.-SERGT ILARLIN, (Of the Naifal Brigade), Will bo given in the Theatre Royal on Saturday night next, under tho management oi ua i.. DORAN. See Thursday's Star for Programme. The Hibernian Band fcuve kindly volunteered their services for the occasion, nna will iuay selections of Music in front of the inearce previous to the performance. Pkices:—Dre3S Circle, H ; Stal'.a, 2,'Q; Pit. 1/. ASH T O~!T"X~N 1) STTN", * HOUSE LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Building -.. QUEEX-STREKT, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE, f"-iHEPBURN-STHEKT.-A well-bviilt, family Residence of seven rooms, with verandah wood hmiqp tnnk«; Etard«n. &c. The House is mint oj t)^ very best material, and is in fi, st-rate order The property has a frontage or 36 feet by a deptn Of EDEN et'CRESCENT - The whole oiMjhg valuable property in Eden Orescent and biiori street, with the buildings thereon erected, m eluding the large brick house former to^OCOHpiea by the Club. This property is cc« Wily situated being within a few minutes walk of l Ao .tan way Station, and is an excellent site tor a flrst class Family Hotel. . w B m« ST. MARY'S ROAD, Ponsqnby.--A J<iUaUy Residence of S rooms and ba-ck kitchen, veran dahs, balcony, well, large tank with pump m kitchen, and gas laid on, together with the large allotment upon which it is erected, planted with fruit and ornamental trees, croquet lawn, and flower garden. Extensive view o( the harbour. This property is for Sale or Lease. PONSONBY ROAD. — A very pleasantly situated Suburban Cottage, with grounds. Healthy situation, and extensive view. 'Busses pass every quarter-of-an-hour. c-- STOKES' POINT, North Shore.—2o acres of Good Land, suitable for a Market Garden Wood ai)d water on it. 95 acres oi Good Bush Land in n;e County of Marsden. 10a. per acre. 4H*'- WAIUKU.—A Good Farm, with Dwelling house and all improvements. NORTH SHORE. -- SO acres near Stokes Point. GIIAFTON ROAD.—A well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 fee*, frontage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c. with fine view both back and front. A KYBKK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible site? at, Stoke'?- Point, Noi-th Shoie. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET .- GRAFTON ROAD.—A six-roomed Cotlage in the best part of Graf ton Road, healthy situa tion* and extensive view. Gas laid on. A large elegantly Furnished House, contain ing drawing and dining-rooms, sitting-rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, &c, within a few minutes walk of the Supreme and District Courts. EDINBURGII-STRVi'.ET. Nowton. — A well finished S-roomed Cottage and garden. PONSONBY.—A commodious Family Resi dence, containing 8 rooms anil scullery, gas and water laid on, verandahs and balcony, garden, and every convenience. A Comfortable Seven-roomed Cottage with an acre of land, near the Junction Hotel.- In very good order. ON rEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, oiciiard, and Pad dock. A Large Store in the centre o£ tho City, with a three-stall stiible and cart-shed, suitable for a. Wholesale or Manufacturing Business : a largo chimney for fiteam purposes is buiit on the pre mises. H. ASHTON & SOS, House. Land, and Estate Asjeuts, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ONSIEUR VICTOR. LON GU ET (Fob 3 Years with Messks. Mason Bros., Qukkn-sthekt), Begs to inform the Public of Auckiaod that he has commenced Business as LADIES'& GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors bslow Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur "V. Longuet is in receipt at LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied assortment of False Hair, Cuhi.=s Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any stylo. H&. Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR USNGUKT, Hairduesser, &c. WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doora below Mrs. Ronntree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Koom for I anies. JA N D J. S O P P E "T» « Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101,; Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland "IOHNQ O P P E T HOUSE, LAN D, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ■ Has always on Sale, or Lease, Largo Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Huns. CULTIVATED FAR MS , 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 Waitcat Parcels!Delivehy, and Booking of Pas senders. _ _ _ _ _. 0 Shipping axd Commission Agent Wharf. Onr-hunira. IJN E B T S A M P L~E OF WHANGAREI COAL, Ever brought to Auckland, to be s- 3on afcthp YARDS, Brkakwatbb Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG. AL O V I T lr © TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER* Opposite United Service Hotel. " ' Wellesi.ky-strekt. Has always on hand a Weli-seleited S'oe'c of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ■ also, West of England, Mosgiel, and "othnr Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices modorate Tweed thoroughlj shrunk before making uo The Trade supplied' at a very small advanc on cost for cash. A UCKLAND HAT MANUI'ACToKY". W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Pkntov 1 By Special oJfefflfi^GS^' •^•l3Poi?tmeiit [ Excellency ~4tZw&**Bß&3£& the Gov er .> . ; Wholesale and Retail' ■ HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER ■ ; ;.. : 6i, QUERN-STREET, : .: Opposite Bank of New Zetdaud ■'•:..: c- Auckland.