The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—Ko. 3,452.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY. JANUARY 81. 1878

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



,^^^-pACIFIC MAIL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, B. CoßßEsq., 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. r"S^ ITSOR SYDNEY AND MEL- Jgjl^jn BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R 0, Captain Logax, will leave Auckland as above on or about WEDNESDAY, Cth February. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agent?. 16, Qneen-stroct, Auckland, January 30, IS7B. ~KJL QTEAM TO SYDNEY. '*SS£llPSNx_ T U E S D A V, ■■ILL ifjHSP^ sth February. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY, Si'mACFARLANE, AKent,B. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, IS7S. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON WEL LINGTON. LYTTJSLTON, AND POUT CHALMERS. FROM MANI7KAU. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taiaroa... Tuesday, sth, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 12th, 2 p.m.) 12 noon. Taiaroa...i Tuesday, 19:h, 9a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki i Tuesday, 26th, 2 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, iNA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. ano PORT CHALMERS, from QOKKN orxtEET Wharf. • Tacpo Thursday,3lstJan., 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Thursday, 7th, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Thursday, 14th. 3 p.m. — I'AUi'o ... Thursday, 21st, 4 p.m. — Waxaka.. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 19th, 4 p.m. — FOP. NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday. 19th. i p.m. — FOR RUSSKLL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaea.. Monday, 4th, 4p.m. — Hvsvea. Monday, nth, 3 p.m. — Taupo .... Monday, 18th, 1 p.m. — Wanaka.. Monday, 25th, i p.m. **" Cargo must, bo alongside O2ie hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December till 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 percent, off double fares, to ports within he Colony: available till 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARL^NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. s^^wt^ OO R W A I U X U. ■■^3s&&&& The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku asunder: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 21— Friday, 5 p.m. 2—Saturday. 9 a.m. ■I—Monday, 8 a.m. I— Monday, 12 noon 6_ Wednesday, S a.m. 6— Wednesday, 12 noon 9—Saturday, 10 am. 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 circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towasre of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, ,igfc||^-jm OR W A J U KU. •^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga,: From Waiuku: Feb. Feb. |I—Friday, 5.30 p.m. 2—Saturday, 9 a.m. I—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 and Whatipu Mills, on Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares .-—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the otore3 of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promnt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. fcftj**^ CJTEAM BKTYVEEN AUCK- Ig||||g;k3 LAND AND the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITL Ttme Table: From Auckland— Thursday, Rotoiti, 9 p.m. Fririay, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. • Friday, Rotoiti, 9 P.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 12 noon From Thames- Thursday, Rotomahana, 5 p.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 7 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana. 5.39 p.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 6 p.m. Return Tickets available to 3ist January, aloon, 10a; Steerage, "s. Fares, p or -p^toiti. os. cr Ko FRASER & TINNE, agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AMD THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers nt 53. and 7s. 6d. Single Tickets, 3s 6d and ss. Time Table: From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 11 p.m. From Thames— Durkarn— Friday, 8 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. Kot responsible for Goods or Parcels put on "board without a shipping note.. Weather and other circumstances permitting. J. EDWARDS, a^ent. «S3-^^ ITIOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^glgl^JL 1 ROA, and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting!. Passengers booked and small narcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's. Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the h.s. ' Staffa' for all BAY OF Plenty Ports. The b.s. ROWBNA will leave as follows:— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR, -Manager.



«^^^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. *| £*s£3b3: The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaivyatca and Mangatoroto Rive'-s, Pahi and Mata kohe. every Tuesday's mornings tiae, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, ni: 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. j^qasßY & SON. «s£W*^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopueu, Mitatai, Aratapu, Maiixgawharb. and Dakgaville. The S.S. MINNIE CASES', Captain Rawson", will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Ihurs day morning's tide. leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday aud Friday naorn incc's tride. „„,,,. _„ Passengers leave Auckland, per CII V OB CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1..w v m. and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CA.SKY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. THE HOT SPRINGS, H? MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. 'S^^KAWAU. and LII'TLB OMAHA. The p.s. AN NTE MILB ANK, Captain Kaspkr, will sail as undor:— Auclanu and Hot Springs.. FTom Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at. 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mauuransi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahuranffi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Mataicana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Msitakaua, fee., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board witn but a shipping note. For freight orpassageapplj^to^^.^ RON -^ *S^fc^" IjIXCU HSION TO WAI WERA (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, 10,. & «£i*&^ CITEAM TO AND FROM O RIVifIRHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland—S.s. City of Cork. 1.30 p.m. S.S. Gemini, 3 p.m. From Riverhead—S.s. City of Cork, 9 a.m. S.s. Gemini .T, CASEY & SON. £>*>. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF P^^^. JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA iwrM&^s&ja ownkd by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London, to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particularsjon application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) nwKN Sc GRAHAM, > Agents. QRUTOKfiHAKK' te CO.. ) a-j^^k !?OR LONDON DIRECT. "I-fi^sQs^ The fine Al Clipper Ship tiss3&i%igsm MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, RO3ERT Tatchell, Com manderj will have quick dispatch. This vessel offers very superior accommoda tion to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersignod. at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw. Savill CUUICKSHANK&CO.) and Co. «S*kS£?^ TQ"i~o ft KA c 5 lan a n~d WATTARA. The p.s. HAURAKI having completed her overhaul, will leave the Onehunga Wharf, for Raglan and Waitara, on MONDAY next, at 12 o'clock noon ; and will continue to run regularly between Waitara and Manukau at lenst 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. £>*>l. CT'IRST SHIP FOR LON- J*|2|g|v Jn DONDON DIRECT. %s|S|g||=*j The magnificent Iron Clipper MatifiWTfl- ,*"&z Ship LOCH FLEET, 00 Al at Lloyd 3', 713 tons register. Capt. Archd. Robertson, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents, j rp^A. rgpHE NEW ZEALAND SPSSR^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY ■^^i^^^. (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : Bd, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Ton 3. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..105i The WAn^ATO ..1053 MAT AURA.. 89S WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. SB3 RAICAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII3S RANGITIKI 1227 it _ These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the 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 be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuaJity every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Quken-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We maite Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for s:ls. p.nd 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queer-street. IJOTICE OF RR M OVA L. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, "tea To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET. ON SALE DUFFTELP'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, -VTCTORIA-STRTCTCT. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. "Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6rt • Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever. 45.; Geneva. 3s. fid.: Putting in Main Spring, iis.: Wa'ch 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. __ fS H E R A N 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 m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. TTamiliea waited on in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN begc to inform o his friends and the public of Auckland that ho ha 3 taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Koyn.l, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by etrict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlors and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals a; all hours. nTTLTT'G OFF! James Ah Kew and Co. beg to'inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese H'ancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a io* of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused. Note the address: Jas. Ah Kow and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, m COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ot'iPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints. Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf. Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Lheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture) Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. nlass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRRET. CL Alt X E BROTH ER S, (Late Crombics), Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Xf B, ES H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland aud Kamenoth. JAMES B L A IKI E, VICTORIA-HTRjjCrcT. Four Doors from the Union Bank- Q P E 0 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-.naKer. IRELAND BR O T U E RS, 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 Delivers-,Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane find High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. UGoods shipped to all the Cololonieg. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM BUS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash. Purchasers of Hides. Kheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax. &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., Tankers and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N TON (Late Hill & Feni on). By Special — SlftjSWS^ Appointment to JifTES&sfi'^^ nis Excellency ««*i»sw*«»Sij»r«(i ,j* the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUETCN-STREF.T, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. M~ R. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON fßdi^Swl Wakef-ield- D E N T I S T. "Ujiffff? street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas, Artificial Teeth (from Onft to a Full Set). W~ H. S X INNER, • BUILDER, CARPKNTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Kxperienced Workmen, bhop Fronts, Uiflce Fittings, &.C., &c. T CJWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he Is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of till common work. &3T Country Orders punctually attended to. JA N D J. .S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, \ uekland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, | * : * O m in XJTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL *"' _DL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W p^ Estimates furnished, and experienced Z W Workmen sent to ali parts of the Province. G Pi ■ J.H. requests attention of Builders and X JZ others to his New Glazing Tariff. " j tt J. HENDERSON. [ w B I© li ■ * 3, WYNDHAM-STREET. JOHN OOP PET, k3 HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTI VAT ED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a jnvnt number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town aud Suburbs. All of wliich can be deait with on most reaso able terms. NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waiicat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengers. |U-IXEY'S BLA C\K LEAD. " Cleanliness." . W. G. Nixcy'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 Is. Boxes. Caution.- There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho fciQuare, London. QCHOOL BAGS, At all Priori*, 3s. upwards. Leather Bags, is. to 10s. • J. WISEMAN, SADDLjJSR, 113. QUhBN-BTrfEJiT.



T A. M E S BUTCHER *} CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or iinmit). at reasonable ratea. ' [Established 1858.1 WJ . MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER. ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C. . Importer of Sheet Lead Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large assortment of High-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. GrUTHRIE & TiARNACH'S NBf ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WAKE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). HAVE ON SALE-.' 4'" AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEKD OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knave-, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. s^" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager TJT AMIL TO N~ \V AI X A T~O. SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endk-ss variety. fgr Agent: Auckland Evening Star. A U'JKL AN D 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 closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Sevicn to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Munagpr. G. S A N^ J3 E S~ o SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest' norice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district e-ables T.G.S. to carry oat instructions from clients with accuracy arid dispatch. 7T~II~E A P TOMB 2> T ONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONK, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS. Lome-street, Auckland. Designs anri Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give us a call before purchasine pise where. INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSOCIATION. Insurers are cautioned that farther Insurances effected on Buildings or their Contents must ba allowed by Endorsement on Policies. By order. HENRY GILFILLAN, i-ion. Secretary. Auckland, Janimry 14, 1878. AL VAN USED 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 f.he'VVorks, Wellealey-otreet. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfftting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected lirst-class machinery, and having completed all, nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, WTCLLESLEY-STRJTCKT. AmiTT.iwn. rjHHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, A AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premioes, 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. Weim'lxg and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without thei'* presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be bad on application. f\ A T S ! 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 PRINTKD MOLE TROUSERS at 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. (id. IKS" Give them a trial. :-AMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. DW I N B. DICKS O¥, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address : Regent-strekt, Grafton ; or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. GEORGE AX E JTs, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. __ _ Cash Buyers of_TallOW. TO THE'W O'RK IN G ME N OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. Cit3 r Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. -fkr aika to coalT company VV (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waio, Huntly Station, as follows: — 5 tons, and -.rider 25 tons 17s (id per ton. 25 tons, and nnd*-r 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and. upwards ....15s „ Slack • i 12s 6d „ Delivered at xVuckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Roxaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Aaent. 1 7, Wyndhnni-strci'» i »iiick!aiic.



C<HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR / SCHOOL. PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University, School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, Februarys. JAS . ADAMS. B.A. HANS SOUCI, EMILY PLACE. Mrs. Sbayle George's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, the 28th inst. The Quarter Days for the ensuing year are the 28th January, 22nd April, Bth July, and the Ist October. MR. BEALE, 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.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. ft ADIES' COLLEGE, opposite St. it A Matthew's Church, will re-open on the Ist February. QLOT H I N Q MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. X3L Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. C A R GO & M c X A I G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WK HAVE Boys' Salts, from 10s. Youths* Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 73. 6d. Mon's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s Gd. Tweed, Cloth. Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & M c X A I G, Queen-street. £T SHI RT S, -5C4 Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart tjment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c.,35. lid. is. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. Gd. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. QARGO iTj^.CJg-AIiG, QUEEN-STREET, Next R. Waters. Confectioner. DESSERT AND CHKISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OP "VTEW TpRUITS & TCIANCY A RTICLES Suitable for the Season ! A nice assortment of Cystalised French Fruit n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Fruit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fics, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, Now Walnuts, Barcelona Xuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jellys Apple, Ked and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; al.^o, Crosse and Black well's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, Sec, Sec. Also, McKENZIE & McKENZIE'S CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS as supplied to Her Maiesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Oiaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES. And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picnic Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate (ie l-oie Gras, Pntcs of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. FTTEWIN & -piIOTHER. • JOL JB3 FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE HP POT, QUEEN-STREET, the opposite JL Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Ghaiiamstown and Shortland. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93. Quken-strkkt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p w ea k Total amount ing over ior w eoK. Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 ll!2 18 3 DJfiPOtil'L'S receivpdfi repayable at aoven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, M«oret«ry. • ——1 Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. npAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) iOs. Slack 203. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons. 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, an dressed to the Mine Manager, Tnupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompauied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required, in bags, purchasers wp.lplp.ase for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per tori. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 ''apiikura .. 38/1 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Pupaioitoi .. 41/2 Tuaknu .. .. 25/ Otuhuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehnnga" .. 49/2 Dr»ry 3510 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. .R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agknt for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHP^RFF, Secretary. Fort.-sfrcet, Auakland, Sept. ii, 1877.



BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. ELECTION OF MAYOR. TO THE BURGESSES OF 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 then Govern ment—that has been acceded. A Borough Con stitution has been granted us upon petition : a sum of £3.000 has been placed upon the supple mentary estimates by the present Government, as a subsidy to aid the Borough in erecting: a traflic bridge over the river, at our request. The rapid succession of these events has placed us in a peculiar local position, and demand their im mediate development, which needs all the ex perience and exertions of every burgess to direct them to a successful issue. Having, with other gentlemen, taken a pro minent part in inducing the various General Government administrations to accede to our representations, many ratepayers suggested a requisition to m« to become a candidate for the Mayoralty. To this 1 objected, unon the princi ple that, as without a general knowienie 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 becomo 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 oi the Borough will in a great measure depend :— fti" First: The erection of a substantial traffr; bridge, to accommodate the traffic hereinafter referred to near the present crossing place. Secondly: Placing the advantage of railway traffic upon an equal footing through the Borough, thereby inducing all the passenger and oods traffic to pass through it. Thirdly: The landed estate of the Borough, when alienated from the Crown in favour of the Borough, after making umple deductions for commonage and reserves fcii- public works, to be surveyed out in small blocks, and let upon leases by aaction for several years, according to posi tion and value. Fourth : An equal expenditure of the revenue of tha Borough upon all streets arid roads, so that all properties should receive a comparative benefit. Fifth: Regulating the expenditure of the Borough funds, compatible with its interests and dignity, so as to pi-uss us lightly upon the rate payers as possib c. Finance, way s and means, and other questions 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, i 3 but partial, and. as regards goods traflic, 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 o? her central position—bytini'<in transit and the charge in carriage upon all uoods and produce to and from the station—but an attempt is being made to build up a rival township at the railway terminus, yielding no return to the Borough, although deriving its very existence through it, and tor ever depreciating the lauded 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 east side the goods traffic to and the produce from Hamilton East,Piako. liirikiriroa, upper part of Taupiri, Tamahere, and the lower Cambridge districts? To centralize and bring the- wholu passenger and goods traffic in transit into and through the Borough. I would at once connect, by a sina-le 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 passengc; s, 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 gooda nnd produce by rail, would introduce to the west side the goods and pa:;3enger traffic before ••■lluded to, which up to the present has been diverted by river steamers. The bridge, to cost about £9,000. could be maoe available for this morie of transit; its height adapted as much as possible to meet the levels^and gradients of the street approaches. No yestedrJghts can be brought forward to bear against the project. The sites icy the approaches to the bridge on ei'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 such purposes, with the advantage that the cost of laying such lim-s will not amount to that of macadamised roads and with less wear and tear. Th"s, 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 IS7S T O C A L TESTI MON Y. PULVRUMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (KIiOENTLY IMPROVED). Vital enercry, it is well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-ek-crric fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency tnereof in the system manifests it-elf, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail men' s, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of "Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility General Debility Female Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c. &c, &c. This is no conjecture, but an established scieritific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this electrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years' successful experience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The ([following is spontaneous and remark able :— "Auckland, November 25,1877. " Dear- Sir,— I have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6i years I have not been free from it for one minute ; and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to taking medicine for these com plaints, 1 determined to try oue. The result has ■ een something wonderful, the NeuraUria in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of mylif« been made miserable by these pains. I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer (.•aining relief. " 1 am, yours truly, "James Slator. "G. AicrciN", Esq., Chemist, "Queen-street, Auckland." Sot.k Agent : AiCjilN, THEPHA R M A C V, Queen-street, Auckland. TSK7E ARE OFFERING all our STRAW V V HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. IRS, A Large Line in Boy 3' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COO.MBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE _£&_ RAILWAY. The GOODS TRAIN leaving Hamilton at 8.5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, IS SUSPENDED until further notice, and will cave as follows :— Hamilton, dep., 3.30 p.m. Newcastle, 4.23 p.m. Ohinewai, 5.53 p.m. Mercer, 7.10 p.m. Fnkekohe, S.ll p.m. Aucklaiui, dir., 10.57 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD. Genoi al Manager.



THEATRE ROYAL* Proprietor „. ..., R. J. Delias. . TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY). TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), POSITIVELY POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT ! THE LAST NIGHT ! THE LAST NIGHT ! OF LEVY! LEVY ! LEVY ! LEVY ! AND HIS GRAND CONCERT COMPANY! A Brilliant Programme. MILLION PRICES! MILLION PRICES! Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2-s M ; Pit, One Shilling:. Dress Circle, 4s ; Stall?, i's 'kt; Pit, One Shilling, Doors open at 7.30 : commence at 8. W. T. KEITH, Business Manager. THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor Mr. rt. J. De Lias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Musical Director..Monsieur Can-on. Stage Manager.... Mr. H. Beaumont. Royal Italian Opera. FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS! GRAND IN AUGU It A L NIGH T, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, Ist February, The Season will be inaugurated by the pre sentation o£ Verdi's b"avouiite Opera, IL TROVATORE ! To be followed by "II Barhiere di Siviglia," "Un Ballo in Maschera," "Som;ambula," "iSorgiti," -'Faust," Xcc, kc, &c. The Management wou cl remind intending Subscribers that the SUBSCRIPTION LIST WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE TO-MORROW (Friday), Ist February, after v.'hich uate no Sub scription Tickets will be issued. Terms of Subscription :—For the Dress Circle, 24 tickets (transferable), available for any night. Six Guineas; Oichestra Stalls (strictly select), 24 tickets, ditto ditto, Four Guineas. Admission, for the Evening's Performance: — Dress Circle, 7/G : Stalls, 4/; Pit. 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upron & Co.'s. O. NOBILI. Agent. mHE ■•" BLACKSMITH'S DREAM" EXHIBITION. SATURDAY and MONDAY AFTERNOONS, At 3 o'clock, will be open t-pecially for Ladies and Children. OPEN EVERY EVENING, at 7 O'CLOCK. Admission -.—SIXPENCE. THE GREAT WAXYV OR X S EXHIBITION' Now open next floor to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queeii-streetf _, LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! SATURDAY NEXT WILL BE POSITIVELY THK LAST NIGHT! Admission : One SHILLING; Children, half price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILONI «c CO. DR. SOMERVILLE'S LECITJKE. As the demand /or Tickets has been so largre, the Committee intimate that no person can be admitted without a Ticket before 20 minutes past 7. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. tss" By Special Request. "*£* RET. DR~SOMERVILLE Will deliver a LECTURE, To YOUNG MEN, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, the 31st instant, in the Choral Hall, to commence at 7-30. Sobject :— '* The Fiery Furnace" FOUR FRONT SEATS -will be RESERVED specially for YOUNG MEN. Mr. W. F. Somerville, assisted by the Choir* will conduct the Service of Song. Tickets to be had (free) of the Booksellers. Upton and Co., E. Wayte, and Champtaloup and Cooper; ©r of the Vice-Presidents, or any member of the Committee of the V.M.C.A. No Children Admitted. Doors open at 6.45. Admission by Ticket only until 7.20. Orchestra reserved. A Collection -will be made on behalf of the Association. T. BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. Members of Committee will please meet at the Hall at 6.15 p.m. Australia v. Auckland, inter-colonial cricket MATCH. Patrons F. Whitaker. Esq., M.H.R. Vice-Patrqns :. F. D. Fenton, Esq. J. U Campbell, Esq. T. Morrin, Esq. S. Morrin, Esq. J.A.ToIe,Esq.,M.H.R. J. Dilworth, Esq. J. B. Russell, Esq. J. M. Brookneld, Esa. J. C. Firth, Esq. J. T. Boylan, Esq. J. Cosgrave, Esq. W.Swanson,Esq,sr.H.R. G. P. Pierce, Esq. Edward Isaacs, Esq. E. Hesketh, Esq. K. Graham. TCsq. , His Worship the1 Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.) Committee : Mr. J. Bennett Mr. J.- Coates Mr. W. Beil Mr. L. Coupland Mr. W. Buckland Mr. F. Dufaur Mr. R. Browning Mr. J. Miimford Mr. J. Russell. 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 C 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. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL~ l/l VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working order, and 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 aripiicati.onijy.telegnuijjj By order of the Direcßirti. ▼-**»|w*«**wi^>p THO3. JENKINS, St. j Secretary./