The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 2,530

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1878.

PRICE :

ONE PENFT



«gr*^y>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM «£sw&£- ship COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, C. B. Cobb, Esq., Commander, will leave Auck land for the above ports on TUESDAY," 28th May, carrying H.B.M. Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, - Aeents, Auckland. Sfel" "DEGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION «_Sg§___Sw BETWEEW . AUCKLAND. SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and .Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Ase_.ts. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 3rd, 1378. fT NI O N STEAMS HIP COMPANY %j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—Mat, 1878. for tauranga, poverty bay, na°ier, wellington, lyttelton. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taupo .... Thursday, 16.b, 4p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 23rd, 4 p.m. — • Hawea Thursday, 30ch, 4 p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WHJL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT ' CHALMERS, from Manukau. Taranaki Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m.! 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 2-Stb, 2 p.m.J11.55 a.m. FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. ■Wanaka.. Monday, 20th, i p.m.! — Hawea .. Monday, 27th, 4 p.m.! — Fi^ SYDNEY (From Wellington). Wakaitpu Tuesday, 21st, — FOR SYDNEY (from Qukbn-strket Wharf). Rotorua..] Tuesday, 28th, 2p.m.| — tS" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queer, and W6st Queen-streets. -Ss&_&^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES ISseil^S COROMANDEL, AND * ,aSkaas?^ OHINEMURI. 1 RIR.O, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA, Time Table: From Auckland— Thursday, Tongariro. 11 p.m. Friday, Enterprise, 11 p.m. From Thames- Friday, Tongariro, 9.30 a.m. FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). ■ S.S. Durham. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Monday, 12 noon Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri. per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. * H. W. HEATH. Manager. ,£3-^^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK jlllgljgO LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland- Friday, Rotomahana, 2 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahmsna. 3 p.m. From Thames—- Thursday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Saturday, Rotomalmna, 8 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : SalooD, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, os. Return : Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. FRASER & TINNE, agents. ,j£j*te. fUiOR RUSSELL. WANGA- Sk-H boa, andMANGONUI. 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. 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 :— Monday, 20th May Friday, 24th May Wednesday. 29th May Monday, 3rd June At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting),-. McG REGOR. Manager.^ _fi*»<3__""" THIRST SHIP .FOR Ja|||-?^. JD LONDON. Jaj||i§||g^ The clipper Al ship *" CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander, The above vessel is now more than half-loaded and having the remainder of her cargo engaged, Will leave for the above ports in a few weeks. She has splendid accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applica tions are earnestly requested. Fo/ freight, passage, or other particulars, aPPIyt ° - OWEN & GRAHAM, . ■ T_^ .Agents. Auckland, April 23, 1878. THE KAIPARA. qn^ S-S . 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. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Monaays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1..50. Cargb for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Ibert on Mondays. _ QABEY & SQN . «Sk&j^ QTEAM TO AND FROM Jlllflfeio RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland-S.s. Lily. 12.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. Lily. 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY. & SON. Ssb*: QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA *SQ£^. \3 WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maunoawhare, and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Ration, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. _. rrrnn. /-_tt Passengers leave Auckland, per Oil X U£ CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 P.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J J CASEY & SON. Bed Office, Wharf. r-^_v- 17 v R s A L E' .i^fil^vii.- •> ■ The Fast-Railing' Well-knowr i!j btau'jchly-built Cutter* ■ . ■ : "^f^^Ar'P-^. OT. HUTCHINSON, ' .fj ■ '. • i_[7,[ Queen-street.



.jj^r^ J?OR LEVUKA DIRECT J______fjg^ The new schooner ■Ssfflsi-iHI WINIFRED, .' having the most of her cargo engaged, will sail in a few days. She offers superior accommoda tion for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to A. B DONALD, Queen and Fort-streets. Auckland, May 8,1878. ' rtv~l __< HAM FIGHT!! O SHAM FIGHT! Mf.fg' Tho P-8- TAKAPUNA will tS-_9a_-HB__M i ea ve the Ferry- Tee at Eight o'clock sharp on THURSDAY Evening, con veying Volunteers and Passongers to the North Shore. Volunteers in Uniform will be charged 6d rbturn ticket; those out of uniform, return ticket, One Shilling^ W< * HBATH> Managor. «£jwk~ im O R W A I U X U. °<^s3S3b. "" j, >B> OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: May. May. 18—Saturday, Sam. 18—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. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. 9_jTowa#e of Vessel" as per agreement. M H. ROE, «iil_a__>. "ST'OR THE HOT SPRINGS __W___\}__, aJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "SfesaaßrJ£AWAU_ AND LITTLE OMAHA. ' The p.o. ANNE MILBANK, Captain K.sper, will sail as undar :— AUOLAND 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 resiionsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CAaEY fc SON. MCKENZIE & ROSS, Have on Sale, Oamaru and Coast Wheat Oats, Oatmeal 100 kegs Canterbury Butter Canterbury Hama and Bacon (in cloth) (In Wholesale Lots Only). Mckenzie & ross. WB I R C is • Wishes to thank his friends for past favours, and to inform them that he has Re commenced Business in Wellesley-rtreet, next to Mr S. Parker's Galvanised Iron Works, a few doors from Queen-street, where he hopes by strict attention to tho wants of his customers, to receive a Bhare of their patronage Ladies Hand-sewn Boots, and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order on ihe premises. Boots repaired on the almost notice. SAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., SOAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUK MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Latb.G. Akkrs). r. F. B. W O O D II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address .-—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse, JShortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TKT" OTI C E OF KEMUVAL, In consequence of their late Premises being required for Harbour Improvements, WALKER & CO., KAURI GUM MERCHANTS, are REMOVING TO NEW STORES, At the Eastern end ofj FORT-STREET. QOUT_T~HELENSVILLE BAKERY. G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, per Steamers or Coasting Vessels, promptly executed. W' G. BUTL ER, o BLACKSMITH. South Helensville. Every description of Smith's Work at reason- able rates. JAMES McLEOD, BUTCHER, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). - "fcXEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i.l COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital „ -. £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund __ .. .. £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «ur Losses Promptly Paid. aKORGB P. PTF.RCTC, Manager. Fl SEEK AN D" 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 o order. Families waitedon in townor suburbs GEORGE HULME, BUTCHER, &C. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESSLY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND - WARRANTED SOUND. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY" DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. POULTRY-, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked and Spiced BEEF. QTEAM QAUSAGE XpACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, "a l o v iTTt t, j^La TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-street. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Suoerfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. .Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at ajvery small advanc on cost for cash. _=_? H. • S X INN ER, W « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced WorEmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. , /-|NEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN ' Begs to Inform the Inhabitants of Auokland and i Onehunga that his Coach will run as under: — Leave Auckland: "Leave Onehnnga: ; 10.30 a.m. 8.A5 a.m. . : 3.15 p.m. ■• ■ 1 p.m. - AX SCHMIEDEL, No.' .37, Grey street, near Carpenter's Army; Hotel, VETERINARY SURGEON, from the Surgical University in Berlin. Any diseases of domestic animals quickly and thoroughly curetf. _ Charges moderate. Prompt attendance. w«_'.i»_.ssS!__J ■ ". . : ' -D ; i^ir;HJ;_:r-"<?''!;-iCs.Art_.??^



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest, —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. M~~~ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual ratea of Interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vol can Lane. ONEY to LEND on 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-offlce. _^ MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ER CHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works hound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next doortf-to Evening Stab t .o_Hce Wyndham-atreet. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s 6d por 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. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. (JoALS ! OOALS I ! C/OALS !! ! NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH. A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., COMMKROE-eTRK-TE. TT x TT E L E N A from oamaru. Just Arrived, and For Sale by The Subscriber : Ctt\f\ BAGS OATS X)\3\J 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100'b. 50's, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50*s 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prioes Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. __L.__W. EATON. 'V^T ILL U M fj.HU MA'S, • MONUMENTAL, JMARBLE, AND STONE MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Beautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs. Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put. on board ship if required. Work done by First-claS3 "Workmen, and nono but Best Class of Material used, and no Deception. CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. S H 1 X T S. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CASGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts ■\stool, 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 Now Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in I_ondon. 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. LW IN B. DICKSON, DRABTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of iChamptaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. Mr. F. Last, SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied rom one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ings. . Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted Address — 40, WELLESLEY-STREET, TWO DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. jHIRESI SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, iVICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON, (Late Hill & Fenton By Special <sJtaaWg£{> tment Excellency •*&_&»!$&& the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. UUTTS' GUARANTEED ACETIC ACID ' • _, , Is an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Soinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, tor Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure "(where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long , m general use atHome.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proot of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have also benefited by its 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, stamif. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Son_ Trade Mark, Registered.:-,/'•'„ _:-,/'•'„ All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray. Producers, may be had from the Agents, -J " MAC KAY BROTHERS, booksellers, &c, > Junction of..Queen and Grey-streets, - Auckland. ■ NJ3.—Persons desirous of acting as agents lin - any of the. suburbs, apply afe the above address. i '-jIl/b- R. A. .W AR B R I C X, . JJfJL' LICENSED INTERPRETER, ' j . Native Lands Agent, - -; !,'.--.,■ •.. Tauranga., ~.-..■.. ~, .. <



JR. DE COURCY, • CARVER ANDgGILDER. Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, ~ 260, qu c c n-s tre e t, • Opposite the : Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c , Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt equal to new. . Picture Frames.—Supplied !on theTsbortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and bang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un framed, to be sold cheap. J. R. DE COURCY. C _IEMENT! CEMENT! I ,600 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire Experienced workmen in all branches sent to ah parts of town or country. .' KEANE & JENKINSON, Builders, Victoria-street. JX OWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he _ W prepared to make .a Reduction CI Twenty per cent .off the price of all common work- LW Country Orders punctually attended CO. OTOMAHANA AND. THE HOT LA.KES.I A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever, Taken in these Charming Districts. Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall a_-. Wairoa, Tarawera. Ohinom.tu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-strebt, Auckland. X M. C N A B, o Wholesale amd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _g" Shipping Supplied. *^b> C T~ R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, Welleslby-street West. FamUies waited on for orders daily, and sup Elied with the very best qulity at a roasonabl c arg c. Payment as agreed oa. Shipping and v ntry orders punctftally attended to. K~ s a. E 17 Ex Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (J-chesta SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. lyr R. T. T R A FFO RD, SURGEON o_^____ Wakefield- DENTIST m__Y?_y street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). HW A I 3? E, Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STRERT, Wishes to inform the public that ho is the only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances, can defy competition. TTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICEj '. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to ordor on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. ■_____ Ip CLARK, Shipping and Commib.ioNgAGENT Wharf. Onehunga. JAMES BUTCHER . CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Mands CoaL Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. J AND J. SOPPET, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland M"I)i^EUR~VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykars with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland that he has commenced a'Private Business as LADY'S HAIS DRESSER, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and Shampoo Ladieh' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet is In receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads. &c. __,'__, Hair Combings made up and worked in any stylo. is%_ Letters by Post punctually attendedgto ___.d.(lr6SB !'■ MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdhesser, &c, 84. HOBSON-STREET. opposite Scotia Hotel. KH. YAJMDLE wishes to remind the Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, to look up their Furs and Feathers, Muffs, Col larettes, Boas, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, &c, and get them cleaned from moth, re-lined, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur and Feather Trimmings made to order. Fur and Feather Rink Hats made up in the latest and most fashionable styles. N.B.—New Zealand Birds of every description bought. — W. J. _A.NDI._E, Taxidermist, Furrier, &c, opposite City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. SMALLEY AND WILLOUGHBY, HORSE CLIPPERS AND SINGERS. Every description of Horses Clipped in most finished style upon the shortest notice. Gentlemen waited upon at their residences. All orders left at Willoughby's btables, Eden Crescent; or Mr. Quin's, Blacksmith, Albert street, will receive immediate attention. We, the above, having had considerable ex perience, both in the old country and here> only ask a tyial to ensure satisfaction. ELF AST HOUSE, Grey-street.— Private Board and Residence. Tho undersigned at great expense has fitted put the above House, where visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home with overy attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited.—W. R. McElwain. , /CAMBRIDGE TJOUSE. R. KEESING, DUKE-STREET, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. THE NEW STORES • ARE NOW OPENED . WITH a LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Blankets, Waterproof Goods, Travelling Rugs and Shawls, Umbrellas', Carpet aDd Leather Bags, Trunks, Hats, Ladies' Elegantly Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, also Untrinimed Hats for Ladies and Children, House Furnishing Goods, Feathers, Flowers, Trimmings, Silks, Velvets, Sarsnets. Cuffs and Collars, Ribbons, &c, Groceries, Ironmongery, Tinware, Saddlery, Brushware, Stationery, Perfumery, Pipi-s, Tobacco and Cigars, Matting, Boots and Shoes, Leather Cloth, andother Miscellaneous Goods. An Early Inspection is Politely. Requested. The Proprietor begs to intimate to his old friends, and the settlers generally, that he has built the present Stores in Duke-street, Cam bridge, and will keep a large assortment of Useful Goods for the purpose of supplying their wants, and trusts, by keeping good articles, with civility and strict attention So business, to merit a fair share of patronage. Our motto is small profits and quick returns. Please make your purchases during the •« eek, as the Stores win be Closed every SATURDAY until sunset, when business will be resumed. -~.<... ■>'< v R. KEESING, 72, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. 'j j EC I A L N o;t' I .G.E. The business hitherto carried onby Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber.Conißany.(Limited).,,- ■.;■ -3~~ -'"' ! G. HOLPSBJP, Manager.,



"OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA LAKE DISTRICT). TO T'OU RIS TS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. HSU N.B The Best in New Zealand *g& EN ORR I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEKN-STRF.ET, Auckland. «®. CARTES DE VISITE, 83. PER DOZEN. FgaoTYPE Portraits Whili. WAtTnsjct, LADIES', GENTS',U& CHILDREN'S AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES! BETTER THAN ENGLISH, AND 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER!!! Children's Dkpartmknt.—The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. Tho Americans are noted for their care in providing young people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of the foot and ancle. _tar Auckland Parents ! ' You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved " American Boots und Shoes," at FCJTEPHENS, • kJ 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMEN T EMBRACING — THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.-A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIE.—A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather. THE AMERICAN HIGH-LEG.—A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACE.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADDSS' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality !—Jost Opened : French and German Gloye Kid Leather and Glared Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods. On Hand A LARGE GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR GOODS. Particulars in a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, No. 136, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.Z. UUR L V EXPEC TE D, Per Saxon and Oeeola: 700 sacks Bakers' Flour 785 sacks Oats 250 sacks Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal Offering at Lowpst Rates by COUP LA N D & CO., Queen-street. 1 Mi L E N N 0~ X, Estate Acent and Valuator, Queen-street, Auckland Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays only. m r\ _r\r__~_ to £20 to lend on good 3_,.L\J,\J\J{J securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auokland. HOBSON-STREET.— A most desirable and substantial Family Residence in this street. The freehold allotment is 60 x 105. There are 11 rooms in the residence, and it is roofed with slates. There ls a good well, also a tank. Price, £900. £200 cash, balance can re main on mortgage.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WELLESLEY-STRE ET.—A most convenient Residence, a few minutes walk from the Union Bank. There are 5 rooms. Price, £220. £50 caßh, balance by weekly payments.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL.— Two Allotments*fronting the main road, in a first-class position. The lots have a frontage of 34 and 35 feet respectively. Price, *3 5s per foot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL, near Mason's Gardens.—Residence of 7 room?, built upon a fine corner allot ment, 55-6 x 170. The Omnibusses pass the door. The railway within a few minutes walk. Price. £370.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE—a bargain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment having 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ALLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. g\rr(\—A fine Original Section adjoining the it/ iif residence of A. Alexander, Esq., off Hepburn-street. The allotment is 66 by about 200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. HOUSE of i rooms, with freehold allotment, a few minutes' walk from the Union Bank. -Price, £220.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auck land. WAIKATO FARM-For sale, a fine Farm one mile from Cambnoge. There are 100 acres, 14 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 31 acres in good grasses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price, £900— Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. BAKER-STREET, City-Two detached Houses; Let for 14s per week. This pro perty is in the heart of the city. Price, £150. A Bargain.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent,, Auck land.- EPSOM— A well-situated Residence contain ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. _ IK _.„„!_ ACRES of First-class Land in the JLOl>!U' Waikato, IS miles from Hamilton, adioinsthe property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. • ' ' v>o Lodging House Keepers and In- JL vestors.—A Large Residence, m Princes-, street, used as a Lodging House, with Free hold allotment. Present rental, 30s per wee^. Price, £500. Terms easy.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. rriAUKANGA—A Great Bargain—Farm of • JL 300 acres, with flee water frontage. This property is only nine miles from the township. Price, £210 cash. Must be sold.—Apply to J. M. Lennov, Estate agent, Auckland. STOKES POlNT—Comfortable Residence and 9 acres of freehold, fruit trees in full bear ing. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ' _ _ . RICHMOND— Cottage, and It acres of Land, near the Slaughterhouse. Psice. £100.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a bargain—Three. Cottages In Nelson-street. Present rental, ,23s per week. Price, £275. Terms can be arranged.— Apply to J, M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. "lirrAlWEßA—Farm of 100 acres, partly im- YV proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutts. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. .... _, XI ORTH SHORE — a desirable six-roomed JM Cottage, near to Mr. Niccol, shipbuilder, fronting the beach. There is a large freehold allotment. This property is only a fewniinutes. walk from the landing. Price, £275.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent', Auckland. . . , :'. j. m. lenrox,V -'.'«■>'\ ; • il ' Estate Agent, Auckland. ■'-• 1



ITHE UNDERSIGNED, hereby make ,' application to RogistHr Hie CORBY'S MVTK GOL.B MI.MMfi- COMPANY (LIMITED), as^ a Limited Company, undo.- th. provisions of "The Mining Companies Act, 1872.*' 1. The natno of the Company is to be " The Corby's Mate Gold Mining Company (i.imiteiO." 2." The place of operations is at th? Coromindel Goldfield. in • the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of _>Tew Zealand 3. The Bsgistered Oflico of th?. Company will be situated at 5, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. 4. The nominal Capital of the Company is Four Thousand Pounds, in eight Thousand Shares of Ten Shillings each. 5. The number of Shares subscribed for is Bight Thousand, being tile entire number of Shares in the Company. 6. The number of paid-up Shares is nil. 7. The amount already paid-up is nil. 8. The name of the manager is John Eichard Randerson. 9. The names and addresses, and occupations of the Shareholders, and the number of Shares held by each at this date, are aa follows : — No. of Shares. "Walter Paul, Auckland, Butcher .. .. 500 Patrick Walsh, Auckland, Settler .. .. 500 William Albert Kenton, Auckland, Butcher .. 250 Afexander Lamb, Auckland, Settler .. .. 250 Henry Davisou, Auckland, Clerk .. .. 250 Joseph Craig, Auckland, Forwarding Agent .. 250 John Banbury, Auckland, ,et tier .. .. 500 Andrew Stewait, Auckland, Commission Agent 500 John Richard Randerson (iv trust). Auckland, Mining Agent 1,590 Samuel Jame3, Coromandel, .finer .. .. 1,750 Edward Claude Raddle, Coromandel, Miner.. 1,750. Total .. .. 8,000 Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON". Manager. "Witness to Signature, Jamks Fbatkr. I, JOHN RICHARD RANDERSON, do solemnly ana sincerely declare that — 1. I am the Manager of the said intended com pany. 2. The above statement is, to the best of my belief afid knowledge, true in every particular ; and I make this solemn declaration conscien tiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled "The Justices of the Peace Act, 1866." JOHN 5. RANDERSON, Manager. Taken before me, this fifteenth day of May, 1878. Joseph Newman, J. P. THE UNDERSIGNED," do hereby , make application to KeKiater the PROGEES S GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED) as a Limited Company, under the provisions of " lhe Mining Companies Act, 1872." 1. The name of the Company is to be the Progress Gold Mining Company (Limited.) 2. The plxce of operations is at the Coromandel Goldfield, in th; Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand. 3." The Registered Office of the Company will be situated at 5, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. A. The Nominal Capital of the Company is Six Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds, in Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Shares of Ten Shil lings each. 6. The number of Shares subscribed for is Twelve Thousand Five Hundred, being the entire number of Shares in the Company. 6. The number of paid-np Shares is Five Hundreds 7. The amount already paid up is Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds. 8. The namo ef the Manager is John Richard Raoderson. 9. The names and addresses and occupations of the Shareholders, and tbe number of Shares held by each at this date, are as follows :— No. of Shares Alexander Lamb, Auckland, Settler .. .. 800 Thomas Taylor Masefield, Auckland, -Iron Founder.. ' — .. 500 Samuel McKaig, Auckland, Draper .. .. 250 Michael Gallagher, Auckland, Settler .. .. 500 Henry Neale, Auckland, Setder .. .. 250 James Macky, Auckland, Pettier .. .. 250 James Slator, Auckland, Draughtsman .. 125 Samuel Brooking, Auckland, Mining Agent .. i 600 Joseph Craig, Auckland, Forwarding Agent .. 300 James McL'ormick, Auckland, Settler .. .. 1,245 John Richard Randerson (in trust), Auckland, Mining Agent 7,255 Joseph James Craig, Auckland, Clerk.. .. 529 Total : 12,500 Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1878. JOHN RANDERPON, Manager. Witnet'i to Signature, James Fbateb. I, JOHN RICHARD RANDERSON, do solemnly and sincerely declare that — 1. I am the Manager of the said inaended Company 2. The above statement is, to the best of my belief and knowledge, true in every particular ; and I make this solemn declaration, conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zea land, intituled "The Justices of the Peace Act, 1866." JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Taken before me this fifteenth day of May, 187 S . Newman, J. P. m~ O B D 1^ L D E X S. Tenders will he received until hood of the 29th instant, for Re-erectionof Queen's Hotel, on the site of the late fire, Karangahape Road. R, KEALS & SON, Architects. m O BRICKLAYERS. Tenders will he received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, for Building a Brick Foundation in Hepburn-street. Plans, &c at ray office, Queen-street. ' ' EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, tho 18th instant, for tbe Erection of Bank Premises at Greymouth, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c., at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. YTEWTON DISTRICT BOARD. CHANNELLING AND CULVERT. . Tenders for above will be- received up to _ p.m. of FRIDAY, 17th May, at my office. 7_, Queen-street,where also plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the Board. "OACON, CHEESE, FLOUR, OAT MEAL, ETC. TO ARRIVE, Ex Barque 'Palace,' @ Dunedin and Oamaru : oak sacks flour 350 bags „ 113 sacks OATMEAL 333 „ OATS. ARRIVED: Ex 'Linda Weber' and 'Kenilworth:' 12 cases BACON AND HAMS 10 cases CHEESE 100 sacas FLOUR 668 „ BARLEY. T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. Q L A T E Sw ON SALE, to arrive per Queen of the West, J • from London— 21,500 20x10 Best Countess Slates.! COMBES & DALDY.



Entertainments, &c. THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor—R. J. DeLias. Tiie Popular Emotional Play of the Age To-night. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. May 16, . LAST WEEK BUT TWO of the Great First class Artistes, MR. JOHN JACK 1 AND MISS ANNIE FIRMIN ! On which occasion will be presented the sub lime emotional V^Ji_—_. T -,_ rn , EAST LYNNE; OK, THE ELOPEMENT. Lady Isabel Vane and Madame Vine (with Ballad, "You'll Remember Me") MISS AN NIB. FIRMIN, acknowledged to be-without an equal in-the character. „._.„« Mr. JOHN JACK as Archibald Carlyle. The Entire Company in the Cast. Actl.-The Marriage. Act f. -The■ Elope ment. Act 3.—Abasement. Act 4.-Atonements Act s.—Expiation. TO-MORROW (Only Time): ROMEO AND JULIET! With an extraordinary Cast oi Characters. _, ' TnT ,, T . T w K3- In Preparation. -THE; FEM AL E DH.TECTIVE. MISS FIRMIN in six distinct Characters, with Songs and Dances. . JOHN JACK in a Dutch Specialty. PRICES:—Dress Circle, 43.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, ls. - , Box Plan now open at Upton & Co. s. QjT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. On THURSDAY, 16th May, the ANNUAL SOItiEE will be held, in the Church. Tea on the table at 6.30. A number of clergymen and others will address the meeting. . Solos and Duets during the evening, also ' Selections by the Choir. Tickets 2s. 'Busses will leave the Post-office at 6 o'clock p.m. sharp. . UUNT DE ZABA will give a Lecture on "The Method of Studying Universal History—a method calculated to strengthen tho Powers of Memory." It. will take place on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at 7.30 p.m., in tne Hall of the Auckland Institute, Princes street. Admission, FREE. , LECTURE, "Is this World Man's only State of Probation r—A Lecture on the above subiect will be delivered by Mr. J. Tyerman on THURSDAY EVENING next,. 16th instant, in the Lome-street Hall. Admis sion: Front Seats, ls; Back Seats, 6d. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. dt MARY'S ORGAN RECITAL. ! FRIDAY, MAY 17, at Half-past Seven. Conductor Mr. Livingstone.. Chorus, " Prai6ethe Lord" (SDohr) Duet, " O. Lovely Peace" (Handel) Chorus, •' As Pants the Heart" (Spohr) Solo, " But the Lord is mindful" (Mendelssohn) Duet, " Forsake met sot" (Spohr) Chorus. "Aye Verum" (Mozart) Recit. and Chorus, " All Glory" (SpohrV Interspersed with Organ Voluntaries, by different composers. Admission. FREE. The oflertory wlil be devoted towards the payment of the debt. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF PARNELL. Notico is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buddings, Auck land, on FRIDAY, the 17th day of May. IS7S. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List, of Electors for the Electoral District of Parnell. The business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on. the Electoral Roll of the District, healing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the , List),, shall bo insufficient in law to entitle them .to vote' H.- CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 29th April, 1878. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF NEW TON. Notice is herebygiven that a Court will be held, at the Supreme Court Buildings,. Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 17th day of May, 1878, at 10 o'clock,, in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for ; the Electoral District of Newton. The business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the List) shall be insufficient inlaw to entitle them to vote. & cHAg LAWLOR> Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 29th April, 1878. TTAMILTON, WAIKATC SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Largo Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homeopathic Medicines- Surgical Appliances Periumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys- Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brushware Fancy Soaps Sponges, &c, &c, ' . • ... And are prepared to Supply all Goods of.the. Best Quality, and'at Auckland Prices.. X2gT.Agent: AucklandEveninsStar. XT O T I C E.. During Mr. MacCormick's temporary ab sence rom Auckland, his business of a.Law. Practitioner will be carried on as usual by Mr Coleman. TG. 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. to carry out instructions., from clients with accuracy and dispatch. ,;UANVILL£ & ELLYETT,. \X TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. -VTUTICE! NOTICE!!. NOTICE J fl' Please Buy your Winter Costumes and Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. You can . have a Dress of the Latest Fashion for less money than you can buy the material for. Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers,. Feathers, Ribbons, in great variety, eh. ap. A splendid lot ot of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls, very cheap. Persons from the Waikato and other parts of tho country would do well to. purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where, they can be supplied with Ear-rings,. Brooches, &c, in great variety, splendid new patterns and. designs; also. Toys, very oheap. — Note the address: J. Williams, Junction Queen and Grey-streets,, five doors above Market entrance,, opposite fire-bell. IAD QU EEN-STREET, Miss, West begs to inform her customers and the Ladies of Auckland, that she has just . Opened the Shop next Mr Edson's with a Choice Assortment of Millinery,' Fancy Goods^ Under .derclothing, and the Newest Paper Patterns o£,; all descriptions. J" , ' ... , . ...,"' - Orders exqeuted with promptitude. ■__„, Miss M ©eld is'how with Miss West, and will be happy to meet her .former, patrons ancl friends at th_"abQve,sddr_sa. !...{, ' v