The Evening Star.

Fol. IX.-NO. 2,495..

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, MARCH 23, LB7B.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



■ -_bX^--^ TnOR SYDNEY AND MEL *|||||^ IJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, aud 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, 1878. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 1878, for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manpkau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taranaki Tuesday, 2flth, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m; FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen _,rßEET Wharf. ■ • I Hawea .. Thursday, 28th, 1 p.m.| — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 25th, 3 p.m. — SST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. _ -SSkte^ A UCKLAND TO AND FROM iJagSfe; tT WANGAREI, MANGAPAI, ■^^s_S3___-» r an( j adjoinina Districts, via NORTH ERN WAIROA RIVER, The new _.-. TANGIHUA Now runs regularly between Tangitiroria (Wat son's), (which is within 18 miles by good road of Wangarei, 12 miles of Mangapai, 8 of Maunga karamea, &c.) and Dargaville, connecting at the latter pln.ee with the s.s. Minnie Casey on her up trip (Tuesdays) from Helensville, and on her down trip to Helensyille (Fridays). Passengers AVill now find this _■ far the most agreeable route between Auckland and the North. Fares : 3s each way ; Return tickets, ss, avaU able for one week. J. M DARGAVILLE & CO., Agents s.s. Tangihua. Sgvs*^ CJTEAM TO TEE THAMES 2||gg;o AND COROMANDEL. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, & DURHAM. Time T able •. From Auckland— Tongariro—Saturday, 2 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 5.3'J p.m. Tongariro-r-Tuesday, 9 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Saturday. 10 p.m. Tongariro—Monday. 11 a.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 1 p.m. Tongariro— Wednesday, 12 noon FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland— Durham—Tuesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—Wedne.day. 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. jgrw^-- CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK lg||g||g;k3 LAND AND THE THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table: From Auckland— ■ Saturday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana, laid-up to clean From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahana, laid-up to clean Fares, per Rotomahana:—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 10s.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER Se TINNE, agents. <S_te3__s_-^ UIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, jK§3&i^ i 1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "6SSSS£ES^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. AN ME MILBANK, Captain Kasper, wiU sail as undar:— AacLAND 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 aUow. Matakana, Kaavau, 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 bnt a shipping note. For freight orjpassage apply to J. CASEY & SON. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA Ai_____^ £_) WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopdru, 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 OF CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. j^^HTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. "^AsiSiSsss? The g-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. <_*£^--- CJTEAM TO AND FROM J|||||ig.Ks 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. W A J U X U* "^^SS__3' The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— . __~-. From Onehunga: From Waiuku: March March 25—Monday, 10a.m. 25—Monday, 2 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 12 noon 27—Wednesday. 4 p.m.O 30-Saturday, 3 p.m. 30—Saturday, 6.30 p.m. S For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mdls, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Fares:—Return, 0/; 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.. wfil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga _ Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket ' --_*_A. ~IT«IRST SHIP FOR Jl!!!*^.!? • LONDON. 3*j!§s££l^Y Tllo clipper Al ship CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her discharg ing. will commence loading for London. This vessel has unsurpassed accommodation for a few first and third-class passengers. Early applications are earnest'y requested. Having a quantity of cargo already engaged, una vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, applyto OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19,1878.



sS^^. LtfOß RUSSELL, WANGA- Mi&^^-SA ROA.sand MANGONUI. *g__g_3__g_-_r ___ j. -**.*. 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 Avill leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. 1 The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. CaUing at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. ' Staffa' for all Bay of Plenty Ports. The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as foUows :— Monday, 25th March Friday, 2S_h March At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. MCGREGOR. Manager. &*-%. OHI P ' FONTENAYE,' iPpSsPfes. 0 CAPT. TAYLOR, FROM i_-pgj#-bi--__a Tllig Y esse i having entered at the Customs, Consignees are requested at once to pass entries, pay freight, and receive delivery orders for their goods at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. I_, Q':een-street, Auokland, March 21, 1873. ST"£T rr.he new Zealand 3^^-3fes J- SHIPPING COMPANY Jlpsj%Sg^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street Avithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 M ATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUI 1138 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 c\ Tery requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who aro provided with bedding and ah cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerag accommodation is all that can be desired, ane 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 month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages oi! friends to and from the. colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Load Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH- 93. QUEER-STREET __Si_^__ T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF J*§s|afe_K JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, LeadenhaU-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 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. FuU particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, }■ Agents CiRUTCKSHANK. &■■ CO.. ) j-a^a*. QHIP "FONTENAYE," Jl*|gS^ tO FROM LONDON. J%|y£sgg^ Captain Taylor will not be re mfciz-rs&xttm sponsible for any Debts contracted by his Crew without his written authority. Auckland, 22nd March, 1878. CI Oil WAIUKU. ' The v3 _ OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku : March ' March 25—Monday, 10 a.m. 25—Monday, 2 n.m. 27—Wed., 12 noon 27—V/ed., 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. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, nnO 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 Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.,; Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and 4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And aU kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work.. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, WeUesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasntting 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, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fob Aucxla Waterworks, weblesley-street. ATTO-CT.AVT!. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. dNEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at theu3ual rates of. intern. c.—W.H. Con noil, Vhlcan Lane. _______ MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortiand-street. ■ ■ "1%/fTONEY TO LEND in large or small _i_.JL suinsat a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. OJSEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM.^COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. / rjIHOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, viotoria-street east, Auckland.



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, 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 os., in case. N.B.—lf work i 3 not done satisfactorily, no charge wUI be made. T.ISHEE 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 A. WATERMAN beg.-, to inform c his friends and the publio of Auckland that he has taken OA*er those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage Special care has been bestowed upon tho Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, ® COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine. Colours, Varni3hes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Short Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic '! ■--. Picture' Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, C.oclc and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN T-STRH_ET, Auckland. •J-a_ CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Feuotype Portraits Wi-hlk Wa:tin*g. .-V-i*?? 'TYAj3,'t~ CLARKE P> R OTHERS, (Lute Crombics), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bunk. Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Tfl RES II SH IP M E NTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Anckland and Famenoth. JAM E S B L A I XI E, VICTORIA -STR BET. Four Doors from tho Union Bank. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. Avill hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. IRELAND BROTIi ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mil! Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. FGoods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeawax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will haA-c prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c=_S.ftl^_^^_> Appointment Excellency "^-___-'S*"«_ii--_--rf__yrthe Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEtfN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. AM R. T. T R A F F O RD, SURGEON Wakefield- DENTIST, tQ^^^> STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). H S X INNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Ofiice Fittings. &c, &c. 1 T QWINNERTON, 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 all common work i2T Country Orders punctually attended to. R F. B. ' W O O D II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B. —Evening instruction to Gentlemen. MER CH A NTSr~AGENTS, and others, can have Office 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 Star office Wynrtham-strfißt. WRAPPING PAPERS. Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand PAPER BAGS. Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit, Confectionery. T.S, Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, VICTOKIA-STKEET. 7a H (5 L L A H~'' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now he regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islandn, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BRuWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. ~A O fl N Q OP 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. AU of which can be dead 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.



mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— DUNEDIN-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 Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. (jUTHKIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. TT P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland. "OX -ATLANTIC/ @ DUNEDIN: 730 sacas FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. Ex 'Saxon,' @ Dunedin: 60 sacks FLOUR SO ba_js FLOUR, 100's 400 bags FLOUR, 60*8. OATS SHARPS BACON NELSON HOPS ON SALE BY T. H. H A L L & C 0., High-street and Vulcan Lane. RON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, Foet-stp>eet, Auckland. [Estahlished 1570.] H.~WAITE (Late of Uppkr Queen-street), Having been in business seA'entl years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and baying received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above. Avhere he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, Avith err«ator . _ta.oii.tie-> ticua hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. Tho Latest and Most Improved Machinery, • suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ol every description, for Baths, &c, &c. H.W. dotles competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite E. & H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terrace. T> CLARK, ■ Shifting and Commission Agent Wharf, Onehunga. JNO. C. CL O U G H MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands taught, and Musica Pieces effectively firranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TAMES BUTCHER *J 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 uncut), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] \l|7- J . MARKS, VV * 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-Piessure Water Fittings and Pipe, is prepared to do every de scription of Avork in counection with the Water works, in a most efficient manner, aud at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. TT AMILTON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c.. &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. .tar Agent: Auokland Evening Star. WOEKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement haA*e decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioininar before then will have the privih^e of attending th- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting chnracter. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be bad of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street: Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member o£ Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. OONES 1 BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bona Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street by J. & J. SOPPET. EL WI N 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. mo MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act'as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this ToAvn, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate tbe neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. FAITHFULL, General Agent. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, Decembe 19; WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. «a_ A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. • SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 1 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortesc i.notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] WILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, 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 i 3 situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. 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 6s. lid., equal to what any other House in town are selling at 9s. 6d. $33" Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i Se CO., 92, Queen-street. 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. M Mc LACHLAN, • 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, 1— 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 19A 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 floods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. £3r Comparison Invited. g^UIEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also oii hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes Wood Turning in all 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: BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can ,be left at No. 36, In uranee Buildings. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before hoard 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. f-__- ____>_« a_>»» Qujoii'o Stables. CARVING, GILDING, &c. N*o. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JAS. R. _7e"~ COUR CV, Late 57, Wakefield-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousersto measure for 21s. and 253. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. GR. M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY- G R OC E R, 30, QUEEN-STREET. t3" Shipping Suppi-led. *^a WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are uoav delivoring BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua- Avaro, Huntly Station, as folloAvs :— 5 tons, and ender 25 tons.. ..17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and upAvard3 15s „ Slack 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga RaUway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent, to Mr JAMES RoNALDSON, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. i") N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. MCKENZIE. December 3 1877. Tj. LOU R I X^ LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' . McGill, HasselUJ. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. &W The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS Se CO, Knight's KB. Jams. NeAv Shipment. Wholesale Agents-B.- TONKS SZ CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The prico of Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agrePd, 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. T_> X E • A N, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Shorti.and-stkeet, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work— Men's Elastic-sides. 18/, 16/. and 11/.. Men's Shoes. 16/. 14/, and 12/6. Men's Watertight.}, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Kid Elastic-sides, 16/ and 14/. Ladies' Shoes, 14/ and 12/6. AU other classes of Avork at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. '*s__. All word that does not give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge.



H ASHTON AND SON o HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, 8, Neav Zealand Insurance Buildin&^- Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortable Family Re sidenee, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-house, hay-loft, and coAV-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower and kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planced with the choicest kinds of fruit trees in full bearing, the remainder is in good grass. This Property is either for Sale or Lease. GRAFTON ROAD.—A Avell-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet frontage hy nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, fee, with fine A'ieAV both back and front. KYBER 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 Shoi c. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Ellitt and Albert-streets, Avith a depth of 215 feet, Avith 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 f ronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A Comfortable Family Resi dence of 7 rooms, A-erandahs back and front, Avith out-honse, foAvl-house, Piggery, large orchard, carden (the fruit trees in full bearing), and paddock, altogether about 3J acres. This property is beautifully situated on the bank of the Waitemata. Boat-shed erected on the PARNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain : rent, 10s. per week. ELLERSLIE.—A New Four-roomed Cottage, Avith about three-quarters of an acre of Land, pleasantly situated, and near the Railway Station. ONEHUNGA.—A Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, orchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-streets ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, Avith water frontage, very pleasantly situated. PARNELL (Selwyn Terrace).—Family^ Resi dence, with extensive grounds, lately in the occupation of Mr. Osbourne. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed House, with A-eran dah, halcony, 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 andcom modions 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. 80. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. PIANOS. ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. Fredk. Heavtn. Henry Heavin. "ORIME QALT jnTERRINGS. PRIME SALT HERRINGS. thirty half-barrels now landed in fine order. Also, twenty half-barrels PRIME SALT SALMON. THE BEST DUTCH CHEESE. SHEEP'S TONGUES. SMOKE-DRIED HAMS AND BACON AND GOOD BUTTER, AT TCI TXEWIN & "OROTHER FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, m THE JL POT, QUEEN-STREET, AND AT THE THAMES. SPECIAL / .HEAP X INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Sheav the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas 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 prices. SUk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 5/11 Lined Parachutes (Boughta 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 Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, . Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galateajand Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, Sec, Sec, Sec. All Marked at Loav Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Lino[of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. Ho A TKINS. _SSL onster Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short time MESSRS. J. BROWN AND SON, Short and-street, Avill hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at London Pricks 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.8.-PIANOS AT LONDON PRICES, Sheet Music at Half Price. at J. BROWN & SON'S MUSIC. WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street. IVT O V E L TIES. 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, i Auckland.



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor „ R. J. De Lias. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COMPANY. Manager Signor A. Borzoni Musical Director Monsieur L. Caron THIS (SATURDAY) EVE-SING, March 23, Under the Special Patronage of the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, and assisted by the Orchestra of the Society. GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT! Grand Operatic Concert! Grand Operatic Concert! MILLION PRICES! Box Office at Upton's. ___ . __^_, _ -AM" ASONIC HALL, ONEHUNGA. ON MONDAY NEXT, 25th March, A GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Will be given by the above Coitpany, in the MASONIC HALL, Onehunga. m~ Tickets to be obtained at Mr. Fahvell's, Chemist. THEATRE R O V A L. Proprietor Mr. R. J. De Lia3. MONDAY EVENING NEXT, 25th MARCH, FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE FAMOUS _3T SALSBURY'S TROUBADOURS ! *a_» Who will conclude in this City their successful Australian and New Zealand tour, Avhich has been one continuous triumph, playing every- Avbereto LARGE and FASHIONABLE AUDIENCES, and recciv.ng universal and de cidedly enthusiastic prai-ei.om the Press and Publio'for their artistic and refined efforts. MONDAY EVENING, WiU be produced their Original Musical Extra vaganza, entitled, PATCHWORK! Played by the Troubadours over 1,500 night", creating every representation a genuine furore with its wealth of SPARKLING MUSIC AND Rollicking Fun. (&, Remember ! the engagement 13 FOR SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY; As the Troubadoui-3 leave on April 2nd, per s.s. City of Sydney, for America. BOX BOOK NOW OPEN". Notwithstanding this fashionable attraction, the usual Dramatic Prices will he adopted:— Dress Circle, 1/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. Reserved Seat Tickets may he obtained at Messrs. Upton Se Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. L_ —#— CLIFFORD'S GRA_S D EXHIBITION, ALBERT HALL. THE LAST NIGHT ! MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION! By Requfst, THE RIVER THAMES, From its source t_»Loudo__. ■— "TO-NIGHT. THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY". OF THE THAMES! THE HISTORICAL CITY OF OXFORD, WITH ITS CO_,LEGES. THE MAGNIFICENT CASTLE OF WINDSOR AND THE GRANDEUR OF LONDON ! TO-NIGHT. SPLENDID STATUARY! MILLION PRICES ! MILLION PRICES MUlion Prices : 2.. and ls. £& ry* LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. ffik^ $ «-' The Newmarket TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper and Dance to Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, 18T8, at Seven o'clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. A. Whisker, AY.M. SJ6 fT.HE THIRD ANNIVERSARY J||yv _L b a li, /*^m Under the Auspices of No. 14. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, WILL BE HELD 11. THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th, 187 S. Tickets, ss. Each. -t-f Mr. Impey's Band vrill be in attendance CONC E R T WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL, CAMBRIDGE, ON EASTER MONDAY, 22nd Apeil IN AID OF THE FUND .OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future advertisement. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO . 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 eA'ery £100 borrowed:— ' Repayments extend- Po^ xYr'YAL Total amount ing over rw v' eeK-| Repayable. 5.. ti. I £ c. d. 4 years .. .. .. 12 6 \ 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 1 113 9 2 Byears 7 6 150 7 6 10 years .. .... 6■ S 162 18 3 DEPOSITS receiver, repaj cole at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, s».r.ref-s_-"y. OHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA, (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURI ST S. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale, at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. *&, N.B.—The Best in Neav Zealand. *____ "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE: AS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINF. Capital .. .. .. .. .. £1,000,000.. Reinsurance Fund £100,000* Insurance against LOSS BY JTIRE of every! description of Property may be effected Avith this Company. - Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. Men chandise. Goods, and Freight ; Insured, by BteainerS and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie* qubieot to special arrangement.. -ST Tnooyß. I.ROMVTSV' PajTV. GEQRQ.; P. PIRKCK Mavageiv