The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.-~Fo. 2,497

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MARCH 26, LBTB.

PRICE • ONE PEOTTY.



«&S^_^l7*Oß SYDNEY AND MEL- Jsmj&j^B. £- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and is due here on the Ist proximo. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rd April. _ For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. March 20, 187 S. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY XJ OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 187S, FOR TAR AN AKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. TAranaki Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOFT~TAURANGA, POVERTY KAV, ImA^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, Fnoai Queen oT-iEET Wharf. Hawea ». Thursday, 28th, _ p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). R otorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — ««f Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Qaeen and West Queen-streets. _52£_s^ QTEAM TO THE THAMES ]|||||gg;O AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames— Tongariro-Wednesday, 12 noon FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WArIHEKE). From Auckland— Durham —Tuesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ,g3_«fc^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK |l§||||||k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANAand ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— Tuesday, Rotoniahana, 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti, 6 30 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Friday. Rotomahana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 10.30 a.m. From Thames — Wednesday, Rotomahana. 11 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 3.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 4p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, 4.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. . aleS> FRASER & TINNE, agents. «S£fe__-_ U'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, 3?pt2l__ KJ MAHURANGI, PtfATAKANA. «-_.-___£_9> KAWAU- AND L ii'TLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNS MILBANK, Captain Kaspee, will sail a3 undar:— r AUCLAND AND HOT SPHTNGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kavvau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. • Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or!p a s s ageapply c to saY & e^-s^ CJ TEAM ON THE KAIPARA H|g^-fe WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, te kopuru, mltatai, aratapu, Matjngawhare. and Daegaville. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn- Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. . J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ..sSii^. QTEAM on the KAIPARA. ■^^^^ The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— Tor Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and. Mata kohe. every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. mnm ' •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, at 1.30. Cargo for- Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. cAgEY fc -.^ «sq_*^ CjTEAM TO AND FROM 2§s|ySfe>_s RIVERHEAD Twice Daily. On and after 6th June, Steamers will leave " a From A_ckland-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. W A I U X U *«3§®i-5?! The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From «■ aiuku: March March .'27—Wednesday. 12 noon 27-Wednesday, 4 p.m. 30-Saturday, 3 p.m. 30-Saturday, 6.30 p.m. I For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/6. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson & 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), Onehunaa 'Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket _=fc*~ -B7IIR S T SHIP FOR JD LONDON. i||lij|iygg^ The clipper Al ship c. — CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg in_ will commence loading for London. This vessel ha« unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early nnnlirations are earnestly requested. PHavfng a quantity of cargo already engaged, this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland. March 19,1878. ■_sT_*_^ ITtOrTRUSSELL, WANGA lgr!l>>-JD ROA,gAND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked ;and small parcels prepaid.at the Offloocm the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m. strictly ■adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~ND 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, Waihcki. 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:— Friday, 29th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting).! McGßEGOß.iManager.



i=_*<gv mHE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishop3gate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. . Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.:.. 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA..BB3 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII33 RANGITIKI 1227 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 ana all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerag accommodation is all that can be desired,aacn c the ships are commanded by experienced mad 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 punctuality every mouth. 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, Ohriatchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH--93. Qceenstb-ET <?Wv TT&ASSENGERS' LINE OF ( J=|g|s|||&. JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ffi23s______a Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadcnhall-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 commandedlty experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of 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 particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents ORUIOKSHANK & CO.. ) W A * U X U' ■^^^^ The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March March 27—Wed., 12 noon 27—Wed.. 4 p.m. 20 —Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 30—Saturday, 6 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. Ordera to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towasre of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, ADVERTISEMENT. Will make her usual Weekly Trip to Ohinemuri, leaving Auckland on WEDNESDAY, at G. 30 p.m.. and leaving Thames for Ohinemuri on THURSDAY, at 1 p.m. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. «£&l^"f^ O~R RAGLAN. "33Jh3»*' The s.s. LALLA ROOKH AVill leave Onehunga as above at _ p.m. on THURSDAY, 28th instant. 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, tec, GuTHßiii & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket. £ CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, Gen eral \j Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, building, or Repairing; have served two year 3 n a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britain ; Marino Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferr^ T Wharf. Auckland, March 2, 1873. mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shift Harness Chaff" and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £I*o -Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. /GALVANISED IRON YY OKKJS. H 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, _t the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work-in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttixtg of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. ■■ S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed, all* nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, tram, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. g> pARKE^ Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, WKLLESLEY-STREKT, ATTQgLArm. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rate 3of 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 rates of interet c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan 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.— Ja.ck.on and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. -t^T O V E L T I E S. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumblebeeswing Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, |92 QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. '■\-HTE ARE OFFERIN G all our STRAW W HATS at 60 per cent. UNDER COST. 92, Queen-street, Auckland,



"El I S H E R AND CO., JD Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-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 •waitedon in town or suburbs A. WATERMAN begs, to inform a 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 ho hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals as all honra. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 COiiOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic <Uass Picture|Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to sise, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEICN-S'L'RI-KT. EN O R R I S, 9 PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. t_. CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Fetiotype Portraits "Whtlk Watting, _ fILAEKE BRo_li ER S, \y (Late Crombies), Royal Fine 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 Tji"ir_rS~H SHIPM ENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRKKT, Four Doors from the Union Bank. SPECIAL NOTICE. The busino°s hitherto carried on by Mer=rn. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conduced by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited >. * G. HOLDSHIP, Mtnas---r. IRELAND JB ROT II E 1: ri, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTUTKRS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmaker.-' Machinery, English and Foreign Loathe;*, 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. TGoods shipped to all the Coloionies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, T«llow,Becswax,-&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. \ UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY "W. 11. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), —By Special &*/&t4&£> Appointment Excellency <£__£e£^^_r_y the Governor. Wholesale a>'D Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61. QUEZON-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. TVfl R. _\ T R A FFOIt D, SURGEON £zi?o^Sk Watcefielb- DENTIST, (JrgyjSgj street. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. S X I N N E R, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Oid Site. VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. JT C< WINNER'!'ON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WIN DH AM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oif the price of all common work __T Country Orders punctually attended to. R F. B~ WOOD UA M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs.- J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gontlemen. M~IEWcWA N T"S, AGENTS, and others, can have OfSce Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stah oflico Wy n d h am -RtrneT- WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. S Brown, Kurple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Fiour, Biscuit, Confectionery. $32, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. 7^ H O I L A H~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr.Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. __«_,„ BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. TOHN'Q O P P E T, k' J 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 ereat number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waikat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas senders. _>ONES I BONES i BONES'! _D Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by . & _ gOppET! E~ LVVI JN X JD lOKS ON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Planß copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street.



TH E UN DERSI GN E D HAVE ON SALE DUN-EDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards, Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement I Oak Varnish, Colza Oil j Patent Driers. GfUTHRIE & XjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. JZS~ P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - STR E E _, Auckland. EX 'ATLANTIC,' @ DUNEDIN : ■ 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEYi Ex ' Saxon,' © Dunedin : 60 sacks FLOUR 80 ba^s FLOUR, 100"s 400 bags FLOUR, 50's. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. It ON, ZINC, A3* D TIN MAN UFACTORY, FORT-STEEET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1570.J 11. WAITE (Late of Uppmi Queen-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of suoport. has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORK CON VENIENT BUSINESS PUEMISKS, as above, where he is now prepared io execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer nf every description of Iron, Zinc, and TiiiW/ire. ...————_ -. ■ ''■ The Latent and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. de_C3 competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite K. & H. I«sacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terracb. T> CLARK, JL « Shipping and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. JN O. C. C L O UG II MASEFIELD'a BLILDINGS, Ar.HICUT-STREET, Violinist, Tkacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. Tlio Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioinintr before then will have the privilege of attending th- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10.s fis, and 4s —arc now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street: Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd hnm-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Pm-ncll; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. "TUGKLAND PERMANENT CO _t_v OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p Wpf o- Total amount ing over res weOK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 330 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 150 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received 11 repayable at seven days notice', and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TpHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA 1 (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & lIANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. §S= N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. IB_ TkTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE ±S 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!. ear I/Orskb Promptly Paid. ftTCORRTC P. PTWHCTC Manager, A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE j^L MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand, Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Lists and Prices free; from JOHNLRGGE, • Soulptori'Aberdeen, Scotland,



TG. S.ANDES c SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surreys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and iwMmate acquaintance with the whole of the "Wailcato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA card.] !17~ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSO3T, V $ F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, HiGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. L. J. begs- to intimate to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Heat's. Surgeon's Appliances ef every description. Teeth extracted-. 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. IW.. equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. SST Give them a trial. SAMUEL COGMEBi & CO., . ■ 92, Queen-street. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 123. 63., well worth 255. SAMUKL COOMES & CO., City Clothing Mart, S2*, Qneen-street. T M. M~c LA C H L A N, 9f o 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— • Iron .Queen:1 M in diamond. 1— 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond. 2— 1 bale Flannels M in diamond, 3 - 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §47— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c, Lorraine J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c. J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his Ooods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. ear Comparison Invited. 4^l HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Secona Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in alt. its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC.;1 BAY. N,B.— Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. CJ E W I N G MACHINES k) OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COS I. Having bought Messrs. IC. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewinsr Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors abovo Quick's Stables. CARVING, GILDING, &c. No. 2GO, QU E E N - STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S.. R. D E COURCY, Late 57, Watcefiei.d-street. IH|TE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line V V in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 253. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City C'othing Mart, 92, Queen-street. X M c N A B, c Wholes ale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. k%~ Shipping Surpt, ie p. "£* WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) nre now delivering BKST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Hua waro, Huntlv Station, as follows :— 5 tons, andrnder 25 tons 17s6dperton. 25 tons, and iindfr 50 tons lGs Gd „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ Slack 12s 6d Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Iluntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ON SALE . ■; • DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. Decembers 1877. Xp LOU R ! TCI LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50a and ICO3. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. K3~ Tl>e best brand in the market. Wholesale Agicnts--B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONICS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glatinised Bono Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.1 Insurance effected upon almost overy descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876* £248,980,36G7. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal rpensm'sed. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. IS7S. AUCKLAND GAS'COMPANY (LIMITED). The price ofJCoke is now 20s per on, a th ' Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s, Ud per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. "13 X E A, N, BOOT AND SHOEMAKFjR, Shortland-strekx , Wishes to call attention to his. tuist op Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, IS/, 16/. and 14/. M«n's Shoes, 16/. 14/,aa n a 12/6. Men's Watertights, Vj an a 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic--sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ F^ n d 12/6. All other classes of T^ork at accordingly low prices. Repairs done, cheap and well. V&. All word that floes notl give satisfaction, Repaired free 01? charge.



HA S H T O N AND SON • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Building, QrjEßir-STREF.T, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family lie sidence, containing live rooms; also, stali.e, coach-houae, hay-loft, and cow-aheds, with fivo acres of rich volcanic laud, a portion of wlucn is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and ar. excellent orchard planted with the choicest lands of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This i Property is either for Sale or Lease. i GKAFTON ROAR.—A well-built Family Re- I sidence, erected upon a largo allotment, 36 feet ' frontage by nearly 290 feet deep, slated rooi, verandah, stable, ore. with fine view both back asd front. JCYBEK PASS ROAD.—A Building Allot ment, 33 x 100 ft. PICTON-STREET.—A Large Building Allot ment. NORTH SHORE.—Eligible- Sites at Stokes Point, North Shoio. ELLIOTT Sc ALBBTtT-STREKTS.—A Free ho'd Property, haying a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-sr.reets, with a depth of 215 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment n the heart of the city. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water fronagc. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable Ffimily Resi dence of 7 rooms, verandahs back and front, with o-t-lionse, fowl-lionso, Piggery, large orchard, crarden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3V acres. .This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected on the Beach. PAKNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain ;»rciit, 10a. per week. ELLERSLIK.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, with about three-Quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and rear the Railway Station. ONJSHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-ptreets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S HAY.— 6-roomcd Veranda): Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selvvyn Terrace).—Family Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with veran dah, balcony, garden, play ground, &c. The house is well finished and in excellent, condition, • and commands an extensive view of the sur rounding country. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents N. So, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. . PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. By direction of the Honourable he Native Miois ter, I hereby publish for general informat'on, the following section of the " Waste Lands Administra tion Act, 1870," together with a certain notice by the Governor therein referred to, and published in the Kew Zealand Gazette of twenty-second day of October, 1874. J. W. PK.EECE, Land Purchase Officer, Shortland, Thames, March 22, 1873. INCOMPLETE LANI> PURCHASES IN NORTH ISLAND. Section 18 —"or the pnrpiso of conrpieting the nego tiations now s>et!diui: fi.r the purchase of certain ISutive Lands in ti N a'ive L-> Lid District of the Thames, it is hereby eu .c^el that * certain'notice by the Governor, oisiel the fif eenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred -md seventy four, and pubU-hed in the New Zealand Gazette under the provisions of the 42*.d scolion of " The Immigration arid Public »» orfcs Act Amendment Act, 1871," shall continue in fall operation a"d effect as to all lauds affected l-y tbs sal I notice in respect of the purchase of whii-h money ha? been paiil on behalf of Her Majesty until the com pletion of the sr.d purchase, and whether such lands or any of them were or were nnt. passed through the Native Lxnds ' ,'ourt previous to thd publication of liie aforesaid codce. NOTICE OP INTENTION TO NEGOTIATE FOP. THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN NATIVE' LAND 3IN THE PROVINCE OP ATJCK LANJ>. (1.5.) JiMES Fergussojv Governor. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas by "Th=< Immigration and Public Work 3 Act Amendment Act, 1871," t:;e Governor is, among other things, empowered to enter iuto a-range'iiencs for the acquisition of i>articr.!*r portions of land ia. the North island, for the pnrp >sa >.{■ mining for gold, for the establishment cf special settlements, or for the purposes of railway c : And by the said Act it is also previcied that it shall be lawful for the Governor, whenever ho shall h*ve determined to enter into negotiations for thi purchase of men land, to insert a notice in the New Zealand Gazette that it is his intemion to enter Into such negotiations, ar.d after such liOtice is inserted it shill not be, lawful for anyone to purchase oracqtiUefrom the native owneis any riiiht, title, or interest, or c mtract for the pur chase or acquisition from the frifttiya owners of any right, title, or inierest, in the lands spec fied in snch notice, unless the notion bs cancelled by the Gover nor: Provided that no such notice shall have longer operation thin for ths period of two ye-.rs. Now, therefore, 1, Sir James Fer^u?s^n, the Governor Of the Colony of Now Zetland, in pursu ance of theprovisio'.s of the he -einbefora in pat recited Act, and in exerci-e of the power hereby vested in me, do hereby givo !iot cc th'it it is my intention forthwith to enter into negotiations for the purchase i from tho Native owners of the blo^k or pircel oS land situata In the Province cf Auckland, and described in the Schedule hereto. SCHEDULE. Commencing, at PnfcoroUoro, on the western shoio cf tho Fritli of Thames, ht-nee by the ea.-torn boundary of the. lav.is coaipri4r.g iha District, of Waikato. as taken under the " i\ew Z'-alantt Settle ment Act,' to the north-west ancle of tho Uangawera Hock, theiice by the BOrthern boundary of Hatigawera Block, thn wostero a:id northern boundaries of ihe AWAroa Blcck, and the northern boundary of the Mahgakahika Bloclt to tha Jtiver ! iako ; theuco by that river to the junction of tho U a;kaxakeke stream; thenc; by that steam to the ttaihocgi Block; thonce by the northern boundaries of the Waihongi and Kaliia Bocks to ihe Kiver Waita; thence by that river to the Uru hau Block ; thfinc? by ths eastern bonnriar'n s of t-e Uruliau an! Matauiita Clocks to the Whare-. tangata Bicck ; thence by the northmj bour.da;y of the Wharet^n^ata Block to ihe 'JL'umigamoana Block ; theace by the western boundary of tha Turin?a moana Block to the Sivrr V.aihcai, tlience south waidsbv that river to the juueti m of ihi? On Stream ; 1 thencj "by a line due en.-c to ihe western bouod.»y of the lands comprising tha !^strict, of Tauranga, as taken under tho " New Zoilsnd f'e'.tlcmentsA t;" tienofl by that boundary to !h'» summit of Te 'KbAtii Mountain ; thence by the northern bouniiaiy of the aforesaid District of Tauranga to iha i\ Tga-Kuri-a- Whi-.re, on the coast cf the !:ay of Plenty ; thence by Ihe East Coa?t ol the North Island of iSew Zealand to Cape Colvitie ; th.nee by the shores of tho Frith of Thames, or Hauraki Gulf, so the Quint of commenv.e ment at Pukorokoro aforesaid. Given under the hand of His Excellency tl;i Right Honoiuvihle Si? J.im.-s Fergusson,. Baronet, a mamb« of her Majasty.'S i.ioat iionourabie BTivy Council, G-ovas uor and Cominaader-in-Chu'f in and ovtr her Majesty's-Colony of New Z:?4isd at d its Dependences, and Vice-Admiral of the same ; and issued tinder the .^eai.r.S the said Colony, at, Wellington, this fi'fceenth day of October,,ia the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. DONALD MCLEAN. God aiVßt the Qubbn ! lANOS, (SIGXNS; ANifc HAll- MQI-iIVMS. HOFFMANN & &ONS, QUEEN STREKT.. Have the largest and best Stock oS Pianofortes^ Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheapen than any house in New Zealand, Coll and Bee their prices before purchasing* Sole Agents for Mason audllamlin's Qi-gana. ]ML qNs tc c Dale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! anb MUSIC! J2USIC! For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortiand-street* will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at LOKtaON Prighs for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes. &c &c, all at •reduced, prices. As this sale is only to last for a short time, on account of their large Stock and Goods coming forward, Intending pur chasers would do well to make their call early. N.B.—PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. at J. BROWN & SON'S MUSHC WAREHOUSE, * Shortland-street.



THEATRE R O V AL. Proprietor Mr. I?. J. De Lias. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OV £r SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS ! "©» BY A Large and Fashionaes.e -Audience. a pronounced success! this (tuesday) evening, 2gth marcil, Will be produced their 'Original Musical Extravaganza, entitled, PATCHWORK ! WITH ITS GREAT Hl!*, It Was a Dream," " Pretty as a Picture," " All that Glitters," " Gaily the Troubadcsr," And, HAMLICT ~ • Put Down thaU 1 ight.' The performance will commence with? the favourite Corsedietta, TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME ! Notwithstanding Ihi3 fashion able' at trocti on, the usual Dramatic trice.3 will be adopted:— Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Fit, 1/. Reserved Seat Tickets may be obtained «it Messrs. Upton & Co's, Booksellers, without1 extra charge. ■ Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. gg~^ LOYAL ORANGE f||^|i| INSTITUTION. i I^V^^ap^' \. The Newmarket <.'l^S^£@§fE=: TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper and 'Dance to- Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket 'Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, iB7S, at Seven- o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whisker, Vi r.I\I. v^A TFIBE THIRD ANNIVERSARY Whs* A BALL, /r^fS Under the Auspices of No. 14. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, WILL BE HELD IN THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, Ox WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th, 1873. Tick ets, ss. Each, 63T Mr. Tmpcy's Band will be in attendance C O. N C E II TF WILL BE HELD IH" THE TOWN HALL. CAMBRIDGE, OK- EASTER MONDAY, 225.D - APHIt.- IN AID OF THE FCN"f>3 OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future advertisement. A ITCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION j3I. FACTORY ALBERTS!REET. & WATEKSy GO NPECT JNK R: Begs to inform the pufel.j tile followine:* goods, manufactured at his .-y arc guaran teed of- snporior quality to any• confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or ©louring matter deleterious to ■ nealtli:— Dry-Goods. DRyrGooDS—Continued * Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe- Conversations Ringo Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comflta Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbart Marbles lJmrimPnorw Burnt Almonds .Loii.KDt.oons. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenge BarleySngar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints .Acid Drops. Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black- Ball 3 Aniseed "Balls indian Cora-.. Cayenne Lozenge Black Almon d To ffy Musk lozenges- Sweet Kisses Paregori • Congh Lo- Rsd Cocoannt lea zenges ■ Red and White Cocoa-- Bath-pipe- nut Ice CoaJsfootvßock Honey Tofry Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofTy Juiabee- Everton Toftv Liqnorice Star. and. Love Reck Pink and White Sngar Imitation Scrawboneia3 Candy Imitation Almonds • Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comflta Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges oi every desoription.o,l ways . on .hand. "Waters' Chocolate, 20Si-per dozen., One shilling will be allowed for every tin re . turned in good ordnv. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS.J^ONBONS. Somebody's Luggage,. &e.,-£3e.y&e-. Testimoniav l'rovincial Laboratory, Auckland. Octoboi 26,.. 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: .Sir;—? -hsree-much pleasure in informing you, that after having; made a very careful analysis of varjGus samples* of sweetmeats manufactured, by pon, I ftnd.thati they are free from ail. adulteration .aruX that tho-, colouring matters are quite iniincuo.as. With regard to the Chocolats, I find, that it is quit© equal to the best English, or, 33£encti -prepara tions ; and, being entirely freef.-spin, husk.it will form an excellent article. of diet for invalids, especially those suffering froza. an iiniiaii-?'' digestion.—l have>.the ; honors ,ta. bs v sir^va. r? ooedientservant. Jamks M. TWsf.vy. Provincia. Analyst. nhAUPfiu coal- aaiNCNo. com ■■ JL PANY(LiMr^sar)),. The Company avo now. s-^plyvig. CQAL. at their Mine,. Jinntiy Railv\-»>-, tetatioii,^ atithft following prices, pQr truck Saad of.fiy;&'ten3.,. m bulk:—- Household <I«mpy) 5f13. Steam (screened)- .. .. .. 40s. Slacfc .. ... .',_ :>.." ..-'20?,,. Discount- allowed on ss-fiers f rot^j. io ro 100». tons, 10 per cent.-; over 10& *0n5,20 v&v cent. Orders for any- intcrn2A<&ate stHtions on.,the line are requested to bs s€ait direct uxtlie. Mines,, undressed, to the Mine Manager, Taupiri-Coa£ Mines, Huntly. accompaaAedby reiriittance, and the Coal •■will be supplx&i without delay. If required in bags, gujsclia^ers wi>] please fop ward these- to',Mines^ i-air- f reigkV. pavl; cxtua chargafor filling bags.J.s. &J. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Oasiasira..rccejsad at the Company's Oigce,. Fart-sv-rcot, .where far ther Snfocmation mzy bc.obt.airjed. Tfee following arasbe rates of aarringe chassed by railway, per tragic load of li^ twjs^— Miaesto— Mine-j-Jo— Newrcastle ... 32/6- . •>apnki\ra. -^ 33/1 Mercer .. .. 18/4 i?«.paio.itoi ... 44/2 Twakau.. ... 25/ ytaluvh" .... J&l Pakokohe .. 29/2 ©ii&hwiga. " .... iO/2 Dniry 35<10. Auckiaud ... -ii/ 1 J Mr. R. W. Hamjionu has been appointed :*SoLK.AGENT3oa" tbe.Salc ex Uie.Oomß&jxy's Coal at Auckland.aad Subui-b^ Fil ANZ-, SCHERFF, S«3OB6tary. Fort-street, Analcland^ Sept JS, >BT7:. 25fe TKOUSSRS & VESTS,, at 13b. 6d.. Worth 355. SAMUEL. CO'OMBES; & C 0.,1 CITY CLOTHING MAK^, jAucklaTjid,. ■ H ■ S "A" L JB 400 casks Cemaat, WO cosks Plas<er Slates, hire Bticxs (^turbrnige), Fire Clay. Lime. Sand, &c.. Screw Jasks and Sca^olding fhi Hire, Exneries-eed workmen, in all branches sent to all■'par*s of town csx coiuitry. KEANK & JEAsKINSON, Bi\ild.<ais, Victni-ia-gtroot. j: TAMIE S; B~lj TC HE Si, tl CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared a»4 Delivesred from ship's sice qn Shortest Notioe. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle aM Bay of Islands Co&L Also, FirewooiJ (cut or tincnt). at reasonabte rates. TTAMILTON, W AIKATCV SANDES & CO., rCB:BMISTS ANT> DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen, of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites* Horse and Cattle Medicinea, &c, &c, &o. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in ewlless variety, »Lu^.-£---; J iar Agent; Syi|fiN3 STAB.