The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. 2,454.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY. FEBRUARY % 18*8

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



_^^T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM ■^zFzs&B' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw ■Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, B. Cobb Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, February sth, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. <____-__*-. TT*OR SYDNEY AND MEL- J|||g|g;JL. BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as above on or about WEDNESDAY, 6th February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 30, 1878. ~KJL QTEAM TO SYDNEY. '^-£-_^^^s. TUESDAY, VHM-m^Vc?* sth February. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY, olh February, at 2 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. : Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. Taiaroa. .. Tuesday, 19th, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen ,-r_-EET wharf. _____ Wanaka.. Thursday, 7th, _p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 14th, 3 p.m. — Taupo . .. Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. , . — j Rotorua..! Tuesday, sth, 2 p.m.l — FOP NAPIER, WELLINGTOnT^LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday. 19th, 4p.m. — FOR KUSSI-LL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka.. Monday, 4th, 4p.m. — Hawea.... Mondaj', 11th, 3p.m. — Taupo .... Monday. ISth, 4p.m. — Wanaka .. Monday, 25th, 4 p.m. — &ff Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares, to ports within he Colony: available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLaNE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. ri^|j.Oß' WAIUKU. •d«s«_i__»' The p.g. OREGON will leave for Waiuku asunder:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 4—Monday, 8 a.m. 4—Monday, 12 noon 6—Wednesday. 8 a.m. 6—Wednesday, 12 noon , 9—Saturday, 10 a m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6: Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstano-.s permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Bibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towaze of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, «s£*|^~]m OR WAIUKU. Thes.s.LALLAßOOKHwillleave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. 4—Monday, 7.45 a.m. 4—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 6—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 6—Wednesday, 12 noon 9—Saturday, 10 a.m. 9—Saturday, 2 p.m. For Manukau Heads aud Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return,../; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehnnaa Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. sSS-S-^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Saturday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Mondaj', Rotomahana. 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Saturday', Rotomahana. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Return Tickets available to 31st January, aloon, 10.; Steerage, 7s. Fares, p toiti, ss. c ERASER & TINNE, agents. aStaS^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TIG [JETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland- Durham—Saturday, 1 p.m. sharp. Enterprise—Monday, 11 p.m-. From Thames- Enterprise—Saturday. 10 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 11 a.m. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on "board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. E 0 WARDS, asent. ste-Vftte^ BJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA !____!>-___. ROA, and MANGONUL *____3_- 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 COR"OMANDEL. 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:— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather .permitting). A. MCGREGOR, Manager.



_g^^^OTEAM on the KAIPARA. m&FsF*sF> The B „ Kitf a will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaivvaka and Mangatororo Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday'- mornings tide, reiurning on Wednesday. For Port Alhert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OP CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1-30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Fort Albert on Mondays. X_CASEY_&_SON._ *sfe_e^_ QTEAI_rONTHE KAIPARA jRSfeO WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maungawhare. and Dargaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and 1 liut-3 -day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. , _ . „,.„. _-,„ Passengers leave Auckland, per CI I V OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 D.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, VVharf^ -____&-- IjTOITTHE HOT SPRINGS, -WM&ZZ, a- MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. '"*sssssawKAWAU. and LII'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail asund.r:— Aucland and Hot Springs.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday atII a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. V or freight onpassage WJ^mCT'fc PON.'* «jE&--^_ "T7.XCUI-SION TO WAIWERA l|||||j^ .____ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. __,_. „ _.__,. J. CASEY & SON. ea__i3&-*_ CJTEAM TO AND FROM 2§||§g^;)M. RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after Cth June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland-S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.s. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini J. CASEY & SON. JgjZaT" TmOR LONDON DIRECT. The fine Al Clipper Ship mStmSsßfaa MAY queen, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersignad. at very lib'-ral rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK&CO.) and Co. _s_fe___?%_. "gj. O R KAG LA N AND SO WAITARA. The p.s. HAURAKI having completed her overhaul, will leavo the Onehunga Wharf, for Raglan aud Wait are, on on or about MONDAY next ; and will continue to run regularly between Waitara and Manukau at least once a week, calling at Raglan if sufficient inducement offers. Time Table in a future issue. Freights : Raglan. 20s ; Waitara. 22s Gd. Passages: Raglan, 20s per adult; Waitara, 30s. JOSEPH PENNINGTON, Agent. *&__*__ THIRST SHIP FOR LON >g§3ffi^>w. JO DONDON DIRECT. The magnificent Iron Clipper LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register. Capt. Archd. Robkrtson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. V or freight or passage apply to The Neav Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents, i «aaS__**_ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP ,£gggjg; __3L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. Tiie S E_ PRETTY JANE Captain Holmes, will leave for Napier direct on TUESDAY, the sth instant, at 5 t>.ni. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland steamship Co. OR RAGLAN. ■^_3_a__s_s' The s-s . LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 16th instant. For freight or passage apply to GUTHBIE & LAKNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTR>LIA. Rbduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM? Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. •THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. .-•This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, IVck, Ruflies, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T-men. or Cotton Thread. It is not nocessa,.-y for us to enaeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feci confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for uso. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box - - £1 os. With Tabic and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. JSWe have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by tim _ payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street. -KTOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, tar REMOVED -©. To the Premises of . MESSRS. COMBES & DA' DV. QUEEN-STREET.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTO HI A-ST REFT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watoh Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever. 45.; Geneva. 3s. fid.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watoh Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants.for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs WA. 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 hopos by strict at tention 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. QELLIN G O F F 1 James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos. Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a Jot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address : Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. IH&T PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers oflPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic f-lass, PictureJFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. .-lass cut to size, and Garefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STRKET. jTILARKE BROTHERS, vJ. (Late Crombies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-clas3 Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "CIE'B B H SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET. Four Doors from the Union Bank -0 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, M-nager. I" REL A N D BROTHER S, 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. .Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. TOIBTJTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tnllow,Bec3wax, &c, &c., at highest, market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY" W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fknton), By Special c -Hi °J-t"3__L.^ Appointment Excellency "!*_Mi-®_»«_2_s&_^!'the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUE'-N-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. TMj i_. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON Jk3^ Wakefield- DENTIST, (Cg_TWP street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas.. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. _____ Sec. 1 T QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, W YN DH AM. STREET, (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. __-" Country Orders punctually attended to. J A N D J. S O P P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, !-. * o a cc TXOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W P. Estimates furnished, and experienced |_. Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. D Q ■ J.H. requests attention of Builders and t_ Jz others to his New Glazing Tariff. ) & J. HENDERSON. jw O * s* S, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN tt OPP ET, 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 on most reaso able terms. v NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas>. sengers. WIXEY'S B L A CjK LEAD. "Cleanliness." W. G. Nixev's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id.. 2d., and Id. Blocks, and ls. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Sauare, London. pi N 55 A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3, 1577.



JAMES BUTCHER CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Conl. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1855.] WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAR-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec. Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and am, other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-Pressure 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. Guthrie & Larnach's NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SaLE AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, , ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEFD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, Thd" following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Fflloes, Knavev, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. __r Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager IT 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. tsr Agent: AucklandEveninsStar. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it _,loses at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Sevkn to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. (L S A N D E S~ • SURVEYUR. 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. pHE A P TOMBSTONES CHEAP Ir6n~TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Anckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a oah befora purchasing elsewhere. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must bo allowed by Endorsement on. Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, Hon. Secretary. Auckland, January 14, 1878. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the 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 flrst-class machinery, and having completed all. nis arrangements foi 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 for Auckla Waterworks, wkllesley-street. AvnrrT.fTT' mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndiiam-strekt, corner of Albert- MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice, N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. /^ATS! OATS ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. 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 __. 6d. J_r Give them a trial. -AMUEL COOMEB i Se CO., 92, Queen-street. EDWIN B. DIC X S 6~N. DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address : Regent-sti.ekt, Grafton ; or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup __ Cooper, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. . TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rna waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and >. nder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nnder 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 Ronai_-SON, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 1 7, Wyndliam-streot, \ Auckland.



CIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR . SCHOOL, PARNELL. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, February 4th. „.„,„ „ . JAS. ADAMS. l-.A. SOU CI, EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Sbayle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Qunrter D;iys for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Bth July, and the Ist October. MR~ EEALE, Professor of Music, continues to give Lessons on the Piano forte. Violin. Singing, and Harmony.—Grafton Road. Commences on January 21. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.H.—Evening instruction to G"ntlemP.n. LADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. Matthew's Church, will re-open on the Ist February. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 2Cth April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter will begin on TUESDAY, sth February. The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on Monday, 4th February, com mencing at 10 o'clock. FARQUHAR MACRAE. Head Master. tBtSWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOLT REV. PETER MASON, B.A. An EVENING CLASS for Advanced Pupils. Fee, £2 2s per Quarter. T~M~P ORT AN T NOTICE. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his ear DINING ROOMS "W have been renovated at great expense, witb every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is thd most spacious and comfortable, as well as the be-t ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablntionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Blustra* .d and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiig London News papers, are laid on the table_ immediately on tho arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Preniises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local!/ ---mannt'actured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed bis Factory to Durham-street West, whe-e he has fitted up all tho most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. TO, CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE, The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Ukvil & "Mi'H, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and with water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with two-st.rey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class workingorder, consistingof one 15 h.p. Horizon tal E"gine and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaking down and Circular Sawing Machi-ery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes, Haul-up Gear, Timb_r, Jacks, &c., Sec For particulars apply to Messrs. REVIL and SMITH, upon the premises; or to Messrs. Masefield & Co.. Albert Iron Foundry. T7AIPAEA-PUNUI RAILWAY. ADDITIONS TO WORKSHOPS CONTRACT. Public Works Off!-, Auckland, January 29,1878. Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon of WKDNESDAY. Februar.v_l3,lß7B, for Additions to tho Workshops, Auckland Railway-Station. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can bo seen at. this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily __CCGDtx_ _i_ . (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. NEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL VANIZED IRuN WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of tho Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working order, aud includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation. Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works. or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary q g~f-f"l_ "jj j R S. Tenders are required for Rebuilding the Rising Sun Hotel at Newton. Plans. &_., may be seen at my office until THURSDAY, the 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect. TENDERS are required by noon of the 7th proximo, for Alterations and Repairs to the Customs Steam Launch, according: to planß and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS HILL. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the Gth instant, for the Erec tion of Additions to a Factory in Albert-street. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rp v BitICKL AYE RS. Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, February 9th, for the Erection of Sulphur Works, Stokes' Point. Plans. &c., at my office, Albert-street. J..DWARD BARTLEY, Architect. U CKLAND GAS _\ COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (400) Shares in the Company. Tenders (which may be for any number) to bo delivered before noon of the Bth February, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), Insurance Buildings,.»uck land, where further information may be ob tained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. pPAuckland. January 28,1878. f jj .EN DEiiS required for about 320 yards IH of Rubble Stone for the Beach Road, Remuera. Tenders by noon of Tuesday at my office. __S T. J. DALTON, C.E.. 40, Insurance Buildings,



. DOEOUG H O F 11 A MIL TV N. ELECTION OF MAYOR. TO THE BURGESSES Off THE BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. Gentlemen,—Some time back the Waikato demanded a railway to Hamilton as a share of the Public Works policy of the rhen Govern ment—that has been acceded. A Borough Con stitution has been grunted us upon petition; a sum of £3,000 ba_ been placed upon the supple mentary estimates by the present Government, as a subsidy to aid the Borough in erecting a traffic bridge over the s iver, at o'ir request. The rapid succession of these events ha« p'aceii us in a peculiar local position, and demand their im mediate development, which needs all 'he ex perience and exertionsoE every burgess to direct them to a successful issue. Having, with other gentlemen, taken n pro minent part in inducing the various General Government administrations to accede to our representations, many ratepayers suggested a requisition to pie to become, a candidate for the Mayoralty. To this I objected, upon the princi ple that, as without a general knowledge of what measures I would advocate or support in furtherance of the interests involved, I would be guilty of trammelling electors by receiving their signature of support in advance. Having decided to become a candidate for that honour, I briefly lay before you some few of the grounds, in my opinion, upon which the future progress and welfare of the Borough will in a great measure depend :— First: The erection of a suVta-ntial traffic bridge, to accommodate, the t'-afric hereinafter referred to near the present crossing place. Secondly: Placing the advantage of railway traffic upon an equal footing through the Borough, thereby ivduoingall the passenger and oodn traffic to pass through it. Thirdly: The landed estate of the Boroush, when alienated from the Crown in favour of the Borough, after making - mple deductions for commonage and reserves for public works, to be surveyed out in small blocks and Ictnpon leases by auction for several years, according to posi tion and vaiue. Fourth : An equal expenditure of the revenue of tha Borough upon all streets and roads, so that all properties should receive a comparative benefit. Fifth: Regulating the expenditure of the Borough funds, compatible with it* interests and dignity, so as to press as lightly upon the rate payers as possible. Finance, ways and means, and other questions of interest, as a matter of course, will have to be considered, but none more so than the ques tion of railway communication. The railway to Hamilton, which was hailed with such enthu siasm and by a great demonstration, at present, in practice, with respect to passenger traffic, is but partial, and, as regards goods traffic, a total failure—the immense tonnage constantly arriving by river conveyance bearing sufficient evidence of the fact. Not only is the Borough thus denied the advantages of her central position—by tim<> in transit and the charge in carriage upon all aroods and produce to and from the station—but an attempt is being made to build up » rival township at the railway terminus, yielding no return to the Borough, although deriving its very existence through it, and for ever depreciating the landed property in No. One. If the diversion of a portion of the passenger traffic and the. absorption of all the goods t'-affic from the railway, west side of the Borough, by the river steamers is so pre judicial, what idea, I ask. can be formed of the total loss, if we take into consideration that from the ea_t side the goods traffic to and the produce fiom Hamilton Ea_t,Piako, Kirikiriroa, upper part of Taupiri, Tamahere, and the lower Cambridge districts? To centralize and bring the whole passenger and goods traffic in transit into and through the Borough. I would at once connect, by a sinylc line of rail, the Borough with the main trunk line as far as No 1, and erect a station there for the accommoda tion of passengers, goods,. and produce, con necting this station with one to be erected for a similar purpose at Hamilton East by a street tramway, which, while it would give the east side of the Borough the facility of transit and a cheap and expeditious mode of forwarding goods and produce by rail, would introduce to the west side the goods and pa-senger traffic before _lluded to, which up to the present has been diverted by river steamers. The bridge, to cost about £9,000; could be made available for this mode of transit; its height adapted as much as possible to meet the levelsiand gradients of the street approwches. No vested rights can be brought forward to bear against the project. 't'he.,sitcsfor the approaches to the bridge on el'her side of the river and for the stations are Borough property. The streets that will receive the tramway and line of rail, being 1J chain wide, offer every facility for snch purposes, with the advantage that the co3t of laying such lines will not amount to that of macadamised roads and with less wear and tear. Thus, at once, we should give the east side the Borough and all the extensive out-lying districts the advantages of the railway, from which at present they are debarred—bring traffic of all description through the Borough leading to the terminus at No. 1, thereby permanently enhancing the value of all pro perty in that part of the district. If you place me in the position to which I aspire, and give me the power by electing gentlemen who Will aid in working out the interests I have attempted to foreshadow, the Borough will assume a position that will not be undermined by speculation or overshadowed by counter projects lingering and not carried out. Waiting your verdict, I have the honour to be. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, ALBERT POTTER. Hamilton. January 1 1878 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF PARNELL. Gentlemen,—Mr. Reader Wood bavinar re signed his seat as your Member in the House of Hepresentatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for yonr suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first,heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This is not only the right of the people, but their bestsafeguard against the future domination of a ruling class.with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest, supporters of Sir George Grey and of his Ministry in any en deavour to attain this end which he has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper share. The Ministry promise a Native Lands Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appear to me to have erred chiefly in two directions. They have offered facilities to large, purchasers only, I and have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to cell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more especially affecting the'Parnell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the best of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS. Parnell, January 23,1878. KARA NG AH A~PE~H IGIIW AY DISTRICT. A Special Meeting (by requisition) of Rate- Sayer. of the above District will be held, in the ewton Hall, on MONDAY, the 4th February, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To consider the Formation of a Fire Brigade, and provide funds for maintaining the same. J. WARREN, Chairman. _ Jannar- 21.1878. EDEN" TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the above Highway District for the year 187S-9 is now open for inspection by ratepayers every day (Sundays excepted) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at W. J. Suiter and Co.'s office, New North Road. All objections thereto must be left at W, J. Suiter and Co.'s office on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Ctmrt, and a copy ef every such objection must be left with the Chairman not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. J. aUITEB., Chairman. 15th January, 187 S. UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY CO. (LIMITED). An <-rdinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held, at the Com , pariy's Office, Bank Buildings, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 4th day of February, 1878, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, Election of Directors and an Auditor. Note — Transf wt Books will be closed from noon Saturday- ij"d February, till noon of Thursday, sth February, 1878. H. W. HEATH. Manager.. TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUR. i All Accounts against _ho Tradesmen ~ Athletic , Clul.-»>_st be sent ia before Monday, Ith inst., add*es*edto th- __?vete_y, Cbarlemont Hotel, Wa3...fio'd-s.treet, I JAMES RTCGAN, Hon. Sec.



THEATRE R 0 V A L. Proprietor Mr. R.J. De Lias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director..Monsieur Carron. Stage Manager....'Mr. H. Beaumont. Maestro al Piano Mr. H. Lee. A Brilliant Reception and the Heartiest Applause Greeted last evening the Reigring Favourite Artistes of the Royal Italian Opera. Everybody Delighted ! Genuine Enthusiasm i THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING,. 2nd FEB., Second Night ok the Opera Season ! First appearance of the charming and talented Prima Donna assoluto, SIGNORA MARIA CARANTI VITA. First appearance of the Popular Primo Tenore assoluto, SIGNOR __. CAMERO. First appearance of the Popular Primo Basso astJ'luto, SIGNOR GAETANO CESARI. When will be presented Rossini's Immortal Opera, IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA! Conte Almaviva .. Signor E. Camero Dottore Bartolo .. Signor A. Tessada Figaro signor G. Gamb-tti Don Basilio .. .. Signor C. Cesari H-orella Signor P. Faras U-lciale Signor S. Rivolta Berta Sig'.ora M. Venosta Roma Signora M. Caranti Vita In ihe Music Lesson Signora Vita will intro duce the Waltz Son.-;, "Liva," writ'en expressly for Adelina Patti, by Signor Visctti. MONDAY EVENING, Will be presenteri Verdi's Most Popular Opera, UN BALLO IN MASCHEIiA ! Grand Or. hestra, Full Chorus.. Anpropriate Scenery. Splendid Costumes and Properties. Mechanical Effects. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8. Admis. ion :- Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/.- Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. Fre . List Entirely Suspended.. O. NOBILI. Agent. A fci O N I C H A L L, ONEHUNGA. MOST POSITIVELY FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ! MONDAY NEXT, Ith FEBRUARY. 1878,. LEVY! LEVY! The Greatest Living Instrumentalist. LEVY ! LEVY! AND HIS GRAND CONCERT COMPANY POPULAR PRICES!: Front Seats, ls; Gallery, 2_; Back Seats, ls. Tickets for all parts may be had at Mr T. Fall well's, Chemist, nearly opposite the Hall. W. T. KEITH, Business-Manager. mHE " BLACKSMITH'S DREAM'" EXHIBITION. SATURDAY and MONDAY AFTERNOONS, At 3 o'clock, will be open specially for Ladies and Children. OPEN EVERY EVENING, AT 7 O'CLOCK.. :—SIXPENCE. THE GREAT "WAXWORKS EXHIBITION Now open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), LAST NIGHT! LA«T NIGHT! POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT! Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILONI te CO. Australia v. Auckland., inter-colonial cricket MATCH. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN WILL PLAY TWENTY-TWO OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE ON THE DOMAIN GROUND, ON THE 7th, Bth, and 9th FEBRUARY, 1878. Play will commence at 12 noon- and cease at 6 p.m. A Special Line of 'Busses will run to and from* the Ground. Fares : 6d. each way. An interval of half-an-hour for Lunch. Admission:—ONE SHILLING; Children, Half-price. d. c. Mcdonald, . Hon. Sec. T OVAL FOUNTAIN, OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920, 1.0.0.F.. M.U.. A.D.. The M-mbers of the above Lodge are § request ed to assemble at. the Lome-street ■ Hall on SUNDAY nex% at two p.m.,.t0 I attend the FUNERAL of our, late I Brother Past Grandmaster WILLIAM M GODWIN.. I Retsalia: — Black Scarf and White __ Gloves. 1 Members of other Lodges.are invited _\ to attend. < ■ IBy order of the N.G. I ROBT. C. MACDONALD, I Permanent Secretary. H I A NCIENT ORDER OF I [ _____ FORESTERS. | I COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, I S No. 2978, A.0.F., A.D. 1 | T_e Officers and Brothers of the above __\ Court are requested to meet at the Court- __) room. Cook-street,, on SUNDAY NEXT, 1 3rd February, at 2o'clock p.m. sharp, to __\ attend the FUNERAL of our late Brother _fj WILLIAM GODWIN. i All members of other Courts, are par- H ticularly requested to attend. 9 By order of the O.R. I T. HOLLAND, I Secretary. ■ UCKLAND"scI_IPTIJRE GIFT ASSOCIATION. • NOTICE A PUBLIC MEETING of the above Society will be held, in the Lome-street Hall, on TUES ) DAY EVENING NEXT, the sth February, at , 7.30. Dr. Maunsell in the Chair. The awarding of the Holiday Scripture cisc Prizes (13), together -with other matt interest, will take place. Particulars in coming advertisement.