The Evening Star.

Vol. IX.—No. 2,505

AUCKLAND, N.Z* THURSDAY, APRIL 4, LB7B.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—April, 1878. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON", LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manuicau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Taratcaki TTuesday, 9th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Wednesday, 17th, 8 a.m. 7 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 23rd, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taiaroa... Tuesday, 30th, 3p.m. 2 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAI, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Taupo .. Thursday, 4th, i p.m. — WanaKA.. Thursday, 11th, 4 p.m. — Hawea.... Thursday, ISth, 4p.m. — Taufo . .. Thursday, 25th, i p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Qq_wy-STRSET Wharf). Wakatipu Saturday, 20th, 2 p.m. — Rotorua.. Tuesday, 30ih, 2 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OH1 ISLANDS. Wamaka.. Monday, Bth, 4p.m. — Hawea.... Monday, 15th, 4p.m. — Taupo Monday, 22nd, 4 p.m. — Wan'AKA.. Monday, 29th, 4 p.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTJSL- TON, and PORT CHALMERS. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 16th, 4 p.m. — tzir Cargo must be alongside one hour before time°fH_NDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. _3ik&^ CJTEAM TO THE THAMES Jj|K?l?^k3 AND COROMANDEL. tongariro, enterprise, & durham. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Tongariro—Saturday, 2 p.m. FromaThames— Tongariro—Friday. 10 a.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. ___,_,, FOR COROMANDEL (calling atWAIHEKK). From Auckland — Durham—Saturday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—Friday, 12 noon Durham—Monday, 12 noon Not responsible lor Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. _ . Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. .grw&fc^CjTEAM BETWEEN AUCK jl|i|S||^k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. T I M E.. T A B L E : From Auckland- Friday, Rotomahana, 3.30 D.m. Friday, Rotoiti, 12 midnight Saturday, Rotomahmena. 4 p.m. From Thames — Thursday, Rotoiti, 10 p.m. Friday, Kotomahana, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, Rotomahina, 9 a.m. Saturday, Rotoiti, 7 p.m. Fares, per Rotomahana -.—Single : Saloon, 7s. 6d.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. FareS'PerROt FRASER fc TINNE, agents. TTIOR THE HOT SPRINGS, JliEife ij MAHURANGI, MATAKANA. "^^KAWAU. and LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Easpicr, will sail as undar:— 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. - FrGtn Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcelb put on board with out a shinping note. Forfrei^htorpassageapply^^^ & gQN _ .jja*^-T}l O R W A I U X U. The g g> l ALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows:— _~.., From Ouehunga: From Waiuku: April April 6—Saturday, 7.45 am. fi—Saturday, 12 noon B—Monday, 8.30 a.m. B—Monday, 12 noon 10—Wednesday, 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. 13—Saturday, 1 p.m. 13—Saturday, 5 p.m. 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, Agent 3 Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wil meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthue & Labnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM. Newmarket' ,te£Vfc__7 p* ° R WAIUKU. "»BMfcM_P The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku : April April 6—Saturday, 8 a.m. 6—Saturday, 12 noon B—Monday, 8 a.m. 8— Monday, 12 noon 10—Wed., 10 a.m. 10—Wed., 2 p.m. 13 -Saturday, 12.30 .m. 13—Saturday, 5 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. Order 3to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. __________ rt^s^ XpIIRST SHIP FOR The 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 earnestfy requested. Having a quantity of carjzo already engagec this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, aPPIyt ° OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. Auckland, March 19, 1878. ; «Sk%^ SJ^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA^and MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR~OMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at 12 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the p.s. ' Stafifa for all Bay of Plenty P#rts. The s.s. ROWENTA will leave as follows:— April Time TaWe:— Monday, Bth Friday, 12th Wednesday, 17th Monday. 22nd Friday, 26i.h Wednesday, Ist May. At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). McGREGORt MaPager . ssSfcSt^ CJ TEAM ON THE KAIPARA k3 waters. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, tk koportj, mltatat, aratapu, Matjngawhare, 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 :inK'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. «=&&,. CITEAM TO AND FROM _J|§l2lg;>_* RIV—RHEAD Twick 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,



,rKJ_ wTEAM TO LONDON, j^^^^jv k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ■ Jl^llllllg^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May; and MELBOURNE, on the sth day of May, carrying First, Second, and Third class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, 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 way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty day 3. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply to BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. .-i-L mHE NEW ZEALAND S?2|s«Sfe_ X SHIPPING COMPANY jmmssM&£> (limited Head Office.: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-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 .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 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 be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict 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-st ree^t ~rfZ^T td^s_:ngers'~lin_~ot jSgggife^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZKA ...PBtB^^i Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., Si, Leadenhall-street, London. The abpve 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 tor 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, V Agents CRUIOKSHANK fe CO.. ) ga&b. im OR'LE VUX A. <FY^§Sj|^' The clipper schooner i___gS_r . AGNES DONALD, J. Murray, Master, will sail for the above port on SATURDAY next. Wanted Shippers of Cargo to know that the above is the only vessel in harbour going direct to Levuka, and will positively sail on Saturday next. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, April 1, 1878. _^h?Sv Til OR LEVUKA, VIA Jgllg^jL1 LOMA LOMA. ■^o.SS^gi^^ The schooner MAGELLAN CLOUD Will leave as above on SATURDAY next, the Cth instant. For passage only (having superior accommo dation, apply to " E . R . CARDNO , Kort-street. «£&fe^ XTOTICE TO PASSENGERS J3I AND SHIPPERS TO OHINE- I^M_# rMUEI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Ferry Company have placed the p s. TE AROHA on the river trade, and will grant passages and carry goods right through from Auckland. Goods received every day, except Sunday, for shipment to the Thames, Coromandel, and Ohinemuri. Storage and Wharfage free. Further particulars as to rates of freight and passages may be obtained by applying to the Company's Office, Queen-et.reet "Vvharf. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. «K&S^Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. "-is—aSsS 1 The a _ B# KIN A will leave Helens ville as under:— For Otamatea, mlling 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 , M~~ 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. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of Interne—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. t 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.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. M"'" ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of Fir.^lass^erfxoldSeotg^S. Solicitor, Vulcan/Lane. -FITpTr ta n t no "tTc"e Jl E. WATER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his <ar DINING ROOMS "_* have been renovated at great expense, witfc every regard to the convenience or nis cus tomers. The LOWBR SALOO N is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince : and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over- CrOWd&CLAL rROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs/'to-which are attached side offices provided with -"-ablutionary and other conven iences. Jii^hbtd'he feels confident needs no recommendmi_n£,..The liberal patronage of the Professional aria^Dommercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare in such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Journals together with the leading London Newspapers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, there fore hopes with some confidence that the will, inWK Premises, continue to "<?££„£ large share of patronage which has been ao- C°S ew?wi_hSX P to tdraw + ehttmatt onof Meichams and Storekeepers to his loacaUy mlnufactured Confections which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He ha? removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER AUCKLAND.



FISHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, A ii f*lvl *si r q. Poultry Of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Livs Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburb s A. WATEIIMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he 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 at all hours. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, 9 CO_OUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, feheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic i •; lass PictureJFrame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to sizo, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEKN-STRKET. EN O R R I S, 9 PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. SS, CARTES DE YIBITE, Bs. PER DOZEN. Ferotype Portraits "While Waiting, CLARKE BROTHERS, (Late Crombies), Royal Fixe 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. Tm~RTE~S~H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STRTCET. Four Doors from the Union Bank- SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). ■ ' G- HOLDSHIP, Manager, j IRELAND BROTHERS WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS. Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign. Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery/Hose, &c. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. f. Goods shipped to all the Cololonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow.Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. ]FIF~N T 0 N (Late Hill & Fkxton), By Special G-s&s&&f^-p APP°j ntment Excellency "154_a£^^_i<5S--&Vthe Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUETCN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. |Y| R. T. T R A F F O It D, SURGEON /is_iPra> Wakefikld- D E N T I S T, '■QZQjuSr 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, Offlcs Fittings, &c, &c. . _____ 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 S3" Country Orders punctually attended to. R X B. W O O D II A M TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gontlemon. ERCHA NT S, 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 Wynrt Vi am -nt,rp.*t.. 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 «_» Printing done if required. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. 7T" H O L L A H~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—Theso in valuable Medicines can now he 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 Ch^rStBROWN, OBARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. JOHN «OPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Lar"-e Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with 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 t BONES ! BONES 1 Boucrht in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-etreet br & £ gOppET LW I N X BICKSON, 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 C_amptaloupS& Cooper, Queen-street, _



mHE UNDERSIGN E,D 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, S, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement Oakr Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. §| : 4-.-' (V. Guth _HJ|er & • liSMfrja eh'sch's N_" V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. HP. GIBBONS & CO c GROCERS, AND ;'■ '"-v. PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - STRE El, Auckland. O1 N^ S A~ L E 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Fire Bricks (Stnrbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. . KEANE & JENKINSON, I a ~- Builders, Victoria-street.^ STAMPS! THE AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY Have much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, owttt^tcTrecent importations of the Newest Designs, and the erection of Steam Machinery, they are how in a position to supply their Well-known DURABLE RUBBER STAMPS in a style not to be equalled else where, and at a considerable reduction on former prices. Specimens to bo seen, and all orders left, at Stau Offl.ce. H. BRETT, Agent A.R.S.Co. / rA J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. IR ON, ZINC, AND TIN MANUFACTORY, FOET-STEEET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1870.] 11. WAITE (Late of Upper Qdekn-street), Having been in business several years as a Manufacturing Tinsmith, and having received a large share of support, has found it necessary to REMOVE TO LARGER AND MORE CON VENIENT BUSINESS PREMISES, as above, where he is now prepared to execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. Wholesale Manufacturer of every description of Iron, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, for Baths, &c, &c. 11. W. defies competition, and solicits a fair trial. Factory: FORT-STRKET. AUCKLAND, (Opposite K. Sc H. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terraob. « Shipping "and Commission agent Wharf, Onehunga. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy-Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the eaid places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, Oily Council. Office Queen-streot Q HIP CHANDLERY & B_Ti__tAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B, DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Prenvf«*Mv. corner ot Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail malcer &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last ten years, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed.upon him. ■N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept inatock. / milOS Ji: HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, VICTORIA-STREET- EAST, Auckland. 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 Contend splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., T~A~M~E S B~U~T C H~E It Ci 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. 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 Slmf t Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £150-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. r Ngaruavvehia, jM. ONSTER feALE OF PIANOS! PIANOSJ and MUSIC! MUSIC I For a short time MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Shortiand-street. will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at Lokdon Pricks for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at Half Price. Concertinas, Flutes, &c, &c, all at Jcduced 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. "BR OW N & SO_I » S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-btreet^ r\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.: D. H. McKENZIE, December 3 1877.



TG. S A N D E, S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton-, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest ,notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IA CARD.] W7_LLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, T? F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimati to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near My. Rent's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. Xf/'E DETEST. ".PUFFING," but it is V T not such to afl.vertißei 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. £2T Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB i & CO., 92, Queen-street. T~O~THE WORKTN"G~MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUIiL COOMES & CO., City" Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T M^ We LA C H L A JN, *J « 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 §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 foods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other house in the trade. _g" Comparison Invited. |^HEAP TIMBER ! 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 Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. w«od Turning tn 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 1,1 BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In v ranee Buildings. riAKVING, GILDING, Sc. No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redfern's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U R C V, Late 57, Wakefield-street. ; WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boya' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City C'othing Mart, 92, Quaen-street. G~ E M C N A B, • Wholes ale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £_r Shipping Svpp _ie r>. "B» GLANVILLE & ELLYETT, TEA DEALERS & GROCERP, 144, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; And at Kdes Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, andonder 25 tons 17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and nndor 50 tons 16s 6d ~ 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, Auckland. IP LOUR! X7ILOUR! ' JD Anderson and Co., R. Anderson' McGill, Hassell, J. T. Ev ns and Co In sacks, 503 and 100s. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. AST The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TOITKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Bevny's Bonedunt and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Ageuts—B. TONKS & CO SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [E STABL ISH E D 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 j urisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G, W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th. 1878. nn o arrive. Ex ' Gael,' @ Dunedin akd Oamaeu: OATS OATMEAL BRAN BARLEY DUST POLLARD PEARL BARLEY FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. T^X ' KENILWORTH' & * TAUPO': 20 cases BACON, in cloth 29 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 194 sac&s WHEAT. T. H. H A L L & C 0., HIGH-STBEET AND VULCAN LANE



1^- OVELT lES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The, Double Wasp Satin Scarf Theßumblebeeswinc: Scarf (a new thing). SAMUEL COOHRES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92 QUEEN-STREF.T, '.\,,- , Auckland. __v ■•ptf" O T■ ■ 1 O /_V The undersip"T=d having a Large STOCK oi the Best and I a test Dyes that can bs procured in the English _.id French Markets, as well aa a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surp asskd. 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. Velvet-. Silks, Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Gloves. Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or D^ed, and Pressed, on short notice. _§" Orders left at the City Establishmen Wellesley-street East, wi!l receive promp attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. \TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHAKF CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINGSTON RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th March, 187->. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Kingston Wharf." Plans and Specifi cations may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington Telegraphic tender 3, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented atany Telegraph Office bynoon of thesame date, provided that written tenders in due form, are lodged at any of the above-named 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 to be in favour of the Receiver- Geoeral'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. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN. REMOVING AND "R_ iSKEOTING BUILDINGS, BRICKWORK, &c.,. AT THE MINKS, KaWAKAVVA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans and Specification which can be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, March 25,1878- PIANOS, OKG _NS, AND HAR MONIUMS. hoffmanT& sons, QUEEN STREKT, , Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, C all and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. Are superior to all others for domestic use, possessing the following advantages—being simple to learn, easy to work, quiet in action, not liable to get out of order, and having the largest and simplest shuttle, with onjy one hole to thread. To those in perplexity as to which Machine to purchase, the undersigned, from practical EffoWLEDGR of Sewing Mechanism, can confidently recommend the above. Sole Authorised Agent : T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. l^OTlv;- O F RKM OVA L. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and] Timber Yard to the Reclaimed Land, o PP 6site the Gasworks. 0A- HARRIS . 2nd March. 187 S. 2500 > 00ft feet TIMBER For Sale. HAVING sold my Hnsiness at the junction of Queen and Wakefield-street, ■known, as "Kirby's Yard," to MX. JOSEPH CRAIG, I beg that my old friends arid customers will favour him with their patronage. JAM-S LEWIS. WITH reference to the above, I beg to state that I have on sale Tanks; Fire wood, cut and uncut; Coals, Newcastle, BayJ Waikato, and Wangaiei: Shells, J-ime. Bricks, Puriri Posts, and Hobart A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _Hs_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities.of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £M to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— ■_ Repayments extend-p Web Total amount " ing over croc Repayable. s. d. & 8. d. £ years 32 6 130 0 0 Cyears 9 2 I*3 » 2 S years 7 6 156 7 0 10 years 6 3 162 IB 3 DEPOSITS feceiyed* repayable at seven iiay3 notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JO HN BATGER, Secretary. IVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3I MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREKT, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known m 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 atten* tdon. Tendon. NmrATnhwjiP. i«7fi. ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORNWELL having ffuCTtefeed the above House with every comfort fw Boarders, begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she, is now ready for the reception c* Boarders, whe will find all the comforts of iso^e, a.t § moderat* charge,



MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Ykarb with Messrs. Mason Bros., Queen-street), Begs to inform the Ladies of AucWajy^that lie :Jg|| lias commenced a Private Business' as LADY'S HAIR DRESSEB,' and will be bappy to wait upon Laoies at their own residence, to Dress, Cut, and. Shampoo Ladies' and Children's Hair. Monsieur V. Longuet is in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also, in stock a Large and "Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pads, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any £ style. KS, Letters by Post punctually attendejytp, Address:— MONSIEUR VICTOR. LONGUE3?f Sly HOBSON-SpS^yß3^e^^fSc^tia»gt^L .?. Boots \ • Bdd'fs** i JEJfeoTSi!! s' W CHEAPER THANpSI CHEAPER THAN EVER I * wL EVER! C. BROOKES, Having made up hi 3 mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, and Fixtukes. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must ba Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. t, «3" Note thj: Address— ' . C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. "No connection with any other shop in town or suburbs. XT ASH TON AND SON XX • HOUSE LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildinsr, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE, HEPBURN-STREKT.—A well-built Family Residenceef 7Troomsf with out-buildings, tanks: garden, and every coavenience. Freehold. EPSOM ROAD.—A 7-roomed Cottage with garden, very pleasantly s'tuated, on the roa<d to Onehunera. Either for Sale or Lease. EPSOM ROAD.—A Comfortaoje Family Re sidence, containing five rooms; also, stable, coach-hon_se, hay-loft, and cow-sheds, with five acres of rich volcanic land, a portion of which is laid ont in flower arid kitchen gardens, croquet lawn, and an excellent orchard planted 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 well-built Family Re sidence, erected upon a large allotment, 36 feet froiitage by nearly 200 feet deep, slated roof, verandah, stable, &c, with fine view both back and front. . , . . ~ ——T KYBEK PASS-RQAIX—A Building Allot ment, 33 ±10* ft. PICTQN-STREET.— A Large Building Allot- - - ment. :NORTH SHORE.—Eligible sites at Stokes Point, North Shoi c. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellgers Creek, with large water fronage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET — rONSONBY.—A 7 roomed Cottage, withfront and side verandahs, large garden, well, and water laid on to kitchen, situate in Dedwood Terrace. The House is new, and in complete ord^r, and very convenient for a family. KYBEK PASS ROAD.—A very pleasantly situated Family Residence of 7 rooms and out houses, water laid on, erected upon a large allotment; very extensive view. KDEN TERRACE.—7-roomed Cottage in the " New North .Road.. Either to letor for sale upon easy terms. PAKNELL.—Four-roomed Verandah Cottage overlooking the Domain; rent, 10s. per week. ONEHUNGA.—A. Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden,§;erchard, and Pad dock. A Double Shop, at the junction of Grey and Queen-etreeta ; an excellent business site. ST. GEORGE'S BAY.—6-roomed Verandah Cottage, with water frontage, very pleasantly situated. 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.. Several Small Properties in Town and Country btho for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No.- B..New Zealandlnsurance Buildings. •A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY • (LIMITED). The prioe of, Coke 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 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. X O G AL. TESTIHON V PUL^ERMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (RECENTLY IMPROVED). Vital,energy, it. is well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality,.by. & Tariety of troublesome ail mems,.suchas . Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness "Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma ; Bronchitis Paralysis : Epilepsy Rheumatism ■ Gout * Constipation Local Debility General Debility Fem.«le Complaints Mental and Physical FuucMonal Disorders Weakness &c*. &c, &c. This is. no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PDIkVERMACKER'S GALVANIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this e'ectrical deflcieney, constitutes nature's mo3t congenial curative in the ailments refened to, embodying a host of : remedies is one. Thirty years' successful experience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment* The following isjj spontaneous and remark able :— " Auckland, November 26,1877. "Dear Sjr,— I have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6J years I; . have not been free from it for oce minute : and, to make things worse, abosp two years and nine months since Neuralgia at the Bladder set in which has been dreaSfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short tiniK since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvcrmaeher's Galvanio Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being averse to takinsr medicine for these com plaints, I determined ts> try one. The result has been something wonderful, the Neuraltda in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely ©rawi out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing; that I never expected to get any better), and instead "of my life been made miserable by the3e pains, 1 feel aliacst like another man. "sfou are perfectly a£ liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means odi some, other uufortuaate sufferer gaining relief. '*•% am, yours truly, "J.&JMS3 SLATOR. " G. AICK^N, Esq., Chemist*. " Qnssa-street, Auckland," Sole Ag^ni;:-. A I C X I N, THE PRARMACY, QPEEN-STRTCET, AUCKLAND. "VTEAV ZEALAJNJU iISttUItANUE,' i^ COMPANY. FIRS AND MARINE. Capital .< .. v -. - fi1.,000,000. Reinsurance, fund &VW 4 OOO, " Insoraaee against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this QoisipiMiy. Hulls ißSured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bp,ilingvesse\*j Risks on Specie TObieotto special afrangssnents. *W" LsSfiEa Promptly Paid. GKORQB F, FIBRGE, Maoftger,