The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 8,474

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

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



sjHiS^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY .SlSlfe JX STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^BKTWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast aud favourite s.s. HERO, . ... Captain Logan (from telegraphic advice) win leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and mil leave^for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, 6th March. _ nrro „«„!■_■ tr> ttov fr-»-_?ht or passage appiy to Foi frel«ncor,J Oß uiCKSHA-.K __ CO., Agents. i k Oaeen-street, Auckland, February 20^1878. r^^^."|>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM «s_-_a---"s' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on TUESDAY, March sth, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—February, IS7S. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 26th. 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAU RAN GA, PO V ER|Tlir, I-A^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. ano PORT CHALMERS, from Queen _,r__EET Wharf. Wanaka.. Thursday, 23th, 3p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. .V anaka .. [ Tuesday, 26th, 1 p.m. I — " ~ ff~~A R sYDN:aY- Rotorua.. Tuesday,Mar.sth, 2p.m. — tar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON Se MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. £s^^. QTEAM TO THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL.. ENTERPRISE Se DURHAM. T i M c Table: From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday. S p.m. Durham—Thursday. 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. ■ From Thames- Enterprise—Tuesday, 1 p.m. Enterprise—Thursday, 7 p.m. Durham—Friday. 1 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 9 p.m. COROMANDEL. From Auckland— From Coromandel— Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Durham laid up on Monday and Tuesday for inspection. Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. «teb^^- QTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD 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 J. CASEY & SON. <«i*g___-_. TT'OR THE HOT SPRINGS, _^§§l§g£ JD mahurangi, matakana. "4saa6^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeh, will sail as undor :— 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, Sec, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with bat a shipping note. For freight oripassage apply to ' J. CASEY &-■ SON. _53i3^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3§||||g3 KJ 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 Thurs day morning's tide, leaving Dargaville on the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morn ing's tride. ' *; Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY 01. CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY fc SON, Red Office, Wharf. ,K&S^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. ■g^-f-c-Sg ■ The s.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata kohe, every Tuesday's morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per CITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 1.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ___ _. _ J. CASEY & SON. _Sk*^ BJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,||||||>JD ROA, and M.\NGONUI. 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 1 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND. MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tho 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. Ki3sling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay op Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Wednesday, 27th February Monday, Ith March Friday, Bth March Wednesday, 13th March Monday. 18th March Friday, 22nd March Wednesday, 27th March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). a McGREGORi MftnaKe _. ,52^1^. TH OR RAGLAN. TheSLALLA ROOKH ■ Will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY, 2£th instant, at 10 a.m. , 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, fee. Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. "fiZX QHIP LOCH FLEET, FOR ,io||Q^ O LONDON. jjjMJKffigjg^ All Accounts against the ship «*■■«_-______- x^cb Fleet must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by i o'clock TO MORROW (Tuesday), the 26th instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 25th February, 1873.



rKi CJTEAM TO LONDON, (i^^^^^. IO VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. JjfellllllgS ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer CHIMBORAZO, 3,817 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of April; and MELBOURNE, on WED NESDAY, tho 10th day of April, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid stcamor. being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the wav, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply t0 BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. riKta*-^ QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- I-llPSfeO LAND and the THAMES. -____s____S_S . Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. T t m c Table -. From Auckland— Tuesday, Rotomahana, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Kotoiti (for Ohinemuri), 7 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 10 a.m. From Thames- Tuesday. Rotoiti, 12 midnight Wednesday, Rotoma lana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 4 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER Se TINNE, agents. _S3s|S6^ TOT O R WAIUKU. SSf-ws?' uy <_________®> Tho g g L ALL A ROOKH will leave for Waiuku-as follows:— . From Onehunga : From Waiuku: Feb. Fob. 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday. 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/0. 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 Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie Se Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket S£#^P QR- w A ~T uK u <^^'£S<? 'The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : Feb. Feb. 27—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 27—Wednesday. 5 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Jiaw-mills, on Tuosd_fys, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Hibbin's, Auction Mart, will bo attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. U. ROE, £2>*j^ mHE NEW .ZEALAND .2P*?%^, JL SHIPPING COMPANY _P^[is_lil^ (LIMITED Head Officb : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishops Kate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO -.1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1130 WAITARA .. 883 RAKALV ....-1057 WANGANUIII3G 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 and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can bo desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highe3 class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always 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 colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street. J^TsT TDASSENGERS' LINE OF 33|g§*|s^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■aa-?i_--_^a- Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lead'enhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper sbips ; classed Al at Lloyds, and commaudedby 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 ship 3to London also leave at almost regular intervals. E3Full particulars on application to L. D. .NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. i ELWIN B. DICKSON, DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR,- AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled. Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ■ MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. "ft/T ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at J_9__L the usual rates of tnterett.—W. H. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND iv large or small sums at a moderate rate of interest.— Jackson and Rnssell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, iv large or small sum3.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofHoe. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive: A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates, Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &C, &c. &c. -feT O T I C E. The undersignpd having a Large. STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed ; in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. J „.,,., _iar Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attantion. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter.



JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.: Watch Cleaning, Lever, Is.; Geneva. 33. Cd.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B. —If work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. Tj. ISH E E 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 waited on in town or suburbs TTTT A. WATERMAN beg* to inform y V _ his friends and tho public cf Auckland that he ha 3 taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hones by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, aud settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. QELLIN ~G 0 F F ! Jame3 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, Tens, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot. 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., nest to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers off Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fehect, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic (-lass, PicturcaFramo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to sizo, and carefully packed—9s and 07, QUEEN-STREET. TS--?-N r-sT_ya_«-?!!-t CLARKE BRO T II E R S, I_F . (Late Cronihies), Royal Fink Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Sizo at moderate pricc_. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. "PV R E S~~H SHIPM ENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTORI A-S'f RICET. Four Dooi-3 from tho Union Bank- Q P E C I A I, NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. "StlTe land brothers, J- 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, Sec. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. SGoods shipped to all the Cololonie3. mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ___ EPS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cadi Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ar.y 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 II AT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N TON (Late Hill Se Fenton), By Special _ Appointment to .#ss2s-3__?sXv his Excellency Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 64, QUEWN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, AUCKLAND. TVT R. T. T R A F F OR D, SURGEON /__S£_l-__s> Wakefield- DENTIST, s__{j[£fE£ 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. &c, &c. 1 T QWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power,.ho is now prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common work _£S_T Country Orders punctually attended to. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, k : * O ' M w TTOUSE, SHIP, & GENERAL JUL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H P. .-_< Estimates furnished, and experienced -^ p_l Workmen sent to all parts of the Province. O J.H. requests attention of Builders and t. Sz others to his New Glazing Tariff. jp W J. HENDERSON. ( w P. O * * 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. TOHNQO P P E T, 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 dea.t 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 sengers. ' KTIXEY'S BLACK 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 ld„ 2d., and Id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.— There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: . 12, Soho Square. London. ' f) N SAL E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS^ r. h. Mckenzie. December 3 1877.8



TAMES BUTCHER ./ CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Gcods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. £ BsTABLIgHED IS 53] WJ . MARKS, c HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec. Importer op 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-Pleasure 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. IT AMILTO N, 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 Good 3, Sec, iv endless variety. £3T Agent: Auckland Evening Star. TBI G. SANDES JL 9 '' SURVEYOR. Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plana supplied on the shortest Inotice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with tho whole of the Waikato djstrict enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. JM II EA P TOMBSTONES CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE. AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland. Designs and Prices sent post free. All work guaranteed. Give U3 a call before purchasing elsewhere. IA CARD.] TI7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, v y 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. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. ALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING. SPOUTING, PIPING. And ali kinds of Sheet R-on and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wolle3ley-strcet. Plumbir,g Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. • S. PARKER ha 3 erected first-class machinery, and having completed all, nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a petition promptly to execute ail orders. List cf Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wellksley-street. Anr.K-T.AXT.. fiKEAE TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned arc gelling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOW-tt-T tt______B ■H_v_-also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, aud Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC-' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders canjbe left at No. 30, In urancc Buildings. WE 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 os. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. _C 3_ r Give them a trial. ESAMUEL COOMEB i Se CO., 92, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyer 3 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. AIKAT O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and tinder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s6d „ 50 tons, and upwards 153 „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, A ucklanoF IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92. Queen-street "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Jj, ' COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - fi1.000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected witb 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. tar Losses Promptly Paid. -WORftK P. PTTCHCK Manager M. M~(J LA C H L A N, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection* of the following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : 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, i— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §17— 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrellas, &c. Lorraine J.R.M. 07er ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Sec. J.R.M. under §18 over ML in diamond, over 19A 1 case Coats, Cotton, Buttons, &c J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over 19 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLachlan paying Cash for his floods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. _t_r Comparison Invited. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. The LINE IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be giver. ; A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



MR. F. B. WOOD If A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse. SBortland-strect. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. "OONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are : April 29, July 15, and October 7. rHENRY -T. PYCROFT, Master. AUCKL AN D COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.j Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Df.vs for the current vcar are Sth February, 20th April, IGth July, and-Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS'' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY ls. 6d„ AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, at LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas. Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c, &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. A KIN AB U R'Y & fi 0., 201 &20G, QUE!-N-STREET, Auckland. A U L & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZIN C Se IRON WORKERS, &c, corner oe Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Pluubers foi the Auck land Waterworks. made up end Prices given on application. TmNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MONUMENTAL. JAMES II BUCHANAN, NORTH SIDE VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Having secured the sole agency for the sale of a provinci 11 Limestone, is now prepared to execute orders in polished red and white Marbles, or for the sale of Raw Materials, in any size or either colour. Samples on view at the yards. Iron Enclosures, choice designs and cheap, and every description of Monumental and Builders' work executed with dispatch. Designs and Estimates forwarded free on application. ■ ■■ , . / mHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Maxufactueer, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. R. FA U LDEiv- bole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxe3, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector Ot Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street P~A~P E R H A iNITfN~G" S, WHITE LEAD, OIL, Sec, Sec, Sec, Ex Late Arkiv__ls. 574, tST PACKAGES .£_ 574 PAPERHANGINGS, Fiom Common to the most Choice Designs in gold. Scrim and Hessian, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, White Lead Oils (linseed and colza) Paints Zinc White Colours Turps Varnishes Brushes &c, &c, &c. Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Patent Silicate Paint, Oxide of Iron and Trade Sundries, Artists' Colours, Canvas. Paper, Brushes, and Requisites. Plate and Sheet Glass of every description. Wholesale and Retail. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, C LOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 Se 97, QUEEN STREET. Auckland, January 23.1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY "^ ~ (LIMITED). The price of; Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. S^N SALE, AT COST PRICES Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, . Brass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, S-light Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights for Vessels, Sec, Sec N.Z. LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORIA-STHEET. L O V E T T, a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. - SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight. Gold, Grain, Gum. and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rate?. Head Office, Auckland. SilA. BOARDMAN, Manager. HE NURSERIES, ParnelL—Cucum bcrs in any quantityjat 6d per dozer.



fi LO T H I- N Q, MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recomiuended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. 1I5&, 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. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suit-, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Gd. Mon's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth. Diagonal and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO Se McKAIG, OUE EN-STREET. 0- SHIRTS, -S. Perfect Fit ...Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention, WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, Sec, 3s. lid. is. 6d., os. Gd., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex tiam Mendel. Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. .Id Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and ss. 6d. QARGO & M°K" AI:Gi QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters. Confectioner. CjPECIAL / .HEAP X INES in DRAPERY AND CLOTHING for this CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew tiie Following Cheap Lines During the Chiustjias Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original price 3. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coat?, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, • Boys' and Youths' Suits, __c, &c, Sec, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. .tTHE NEW PITH HELMET, Job' Line.of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/G, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. EL Atkins. , : -_" ————— IMPORTANT TO CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. /c_r Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, from New Yoex. 8 cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases Lyon's KATHAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases Lyon's INSECT POWDER portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bugs, and Colorado Beetles. 2 cases Lyon's EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, Coufjns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World - Renowned PLANTATION BITTERS 1 case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, Sec, Sec Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. A. JLOURIE, HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. T^TE W ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3I MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known- in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his friends and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to ofter special advantages- to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best attorn tion. London. November 16. 1878. D W A R D L E "VV I S (Late with L. D. Nathan & Co.), WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT, GENERAL IMPORTER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Custom- house-street, Auckland, KEEPS in STOCK Best Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, GROCERIES. TOBACCOS, and CIGARS, and Sells at Lowest Market Rates. Indents executed on very favourable terms, and personally attenaed to by his London Agent, Mr. Bernard Lewis, who has had 25 years' experience of Buying for the New Zealand Markets. Good Storage—Bond and Free. DOUBTLESS BAY, NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 917 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can oe obtained on applica. tion to j THOS. WESTON, Vulcan Lane.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor R.J. DeLias. Director Signor G. Cesari. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. MILLION PRICES ! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, 26th February, Verdi's ever popular Opera, IL TROVATORE i Manrico (lirst time) Signor E. Camcro. WEDNESDAY EVENING, Benefit op SIGNORA CARANTI VITA, On which occasion will be __yen Rossini's bril liant Opera. Comique, IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA ! In the singing lesson scene Signora Caranti Vita will sing the celebrated valse song Diva, and between the acts of the Opera, the unrivalled Contra Bass Soloist, SIGNOR ANGELO CESEHINA.J will play two solos on Double Bass. Doors open at 7.30; overture at S. Admission:-Dress Circle,!/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/.. Box Office as usual at Upton's, Queen-street. O. NOBILI. Agent. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. A U T U M N M E E T I N G. Saturday, march 9, 187s. Programme -.— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HA-.DIF_R.—One Prize, HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Prizes. ONE Mii_i__ HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level), Open to Pupils of Auc_ land Schools. —Two Prizes. POLE JUMP.-One Prize. QUART KR-MILE LEVEL RACE.-T wo Prizes. TUG OF WAR (Sixa-side).-Six Prizes. Entries with Colours, and Fee of 23. Gd. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-room, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd March, at 9 P' m* ALFRED KING Hon. -jec."'. "STATION AL INDEPENDENT ORDER as of oddfellows. Loyal Auckland Pioneer Lodge, 934. NOTICE. In consequence of the Anniversary of the Fraternal Home, 1.0. G.T., taking place on Mon day evening, the next meeting of the Auckland Pioneer Lod ._ is postponed until TUESDAY EVENING, '26th instant, at the Temperance Hall, Albei .-street, at 7.30 sharp. Ali members are requested to attend. Business of importance. HENRY RAFTON, Secretary. TENDERS BOR FREEMAN'S BAY ROAD WAV. The Time for receiving Tenders is Extended until 2 p.m. of WEDNEaDAi r, 27th instant. Intending Tenderers are requesteci to see amended specifications. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. -fcrEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. tenders for rolling stock. Preliminary Notice. TENDERS will shortly be called for the Manu_._-fc.ure 6f Six Hundred Railway \\ .igons, Sirhilar"to those how in use on the New Zealand. Railways, including ali iron and wood work. By command. JOHN CARRUTHER3, Engineer-in-Chief. Pnblic Works Office, Wellington, 9th February, IS7B. TO CAFPENTEI.S AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a Two-storied ~ Residence in the Carlton Road, for T. Jagger Esq. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel. GEO. BO WRING. Architect. mOCONTR A C T O R S Tenders are invited (labour only) until THURSDAY, 28th instant,, for Building Wharf at Guthrie and Larnaeh's Sawmills, Manukau Heads. Plans and spec'ficn tions at the office Outhrie and Larnach Company Limited, On.hunga. J. W. WALLER, Manager. m O BUILDER S. AUCKLAND RKTAIL BRANCH NEW ZEALAND CLOI'HING FACTORY*. Tenders will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the i.h of March, for the Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of EDWARD MAHONEYF •<^^i^-_^--_S' ZE A LAN D RAILWAYS; WELLINGTON-MASTERTON RAILWAY. CARTERTON CONTRACT (Formation and Permanent Way). Length about 20 Miles 11 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 23rd January, 187 . Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Carterton Contract." Plans and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post Office, Greytown, Wairarapa. at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office,. Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed andmarked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-n .mcd Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and lo be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of-the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of -March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retirinsr from the b__.iß__B. This is n good opening, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. -LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. A UCK LA N D RAILW AY S. On and after WEDNESDAY, February 27th 1878, Wharfage will be charged on Mercer, Wharf, both export and import, as follows :— - Merchandise, 2s per ton Minerals, ls per ton Native Coals, 2d per ton Shingles, 6d per ICCO Palings, tid per 100 Timber, 6d per super, feet Firewood, ls per cord. A.-V. MAHRON A IF-. .■-. a - General _l>._:u.-<_r.