The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1878.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



sS^gfe^ BE6ULAE MONTHLY JKguGi^;Jl\j steam communication ■^^^^betwees AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 30th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne am aDout three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 6, WMeeii-atreet, Auckland, June 6,1878. D'NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—June, 1878. for tauranga, poverty bay, na°ier, wellington, lyttelton, and PORT CHALMERS, fkom Quebn street Wharf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hawea Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Taupo .. Thursday, 27th, 4 p.m. — FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, WBLLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, Transhipping at Picton for West Coast Ports (prom Manukau). TAIAROA... Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR SYDNEY (from Quekn-strtcet Wharf). ROTORUA.. Tuesday, 25th, 2 p.m. — ~ FOR RUSSELL and KAWAKAWA. Taupo .«.. Monday, 24th, 4 p.m. — tor Cargo must be alongside one hour before me of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL&NS, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. TfOR LONDON DIRECT. •j|i&!ji££jJjiiSW The regular trader MilliSiSl SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, AAI at Lloyds, 692 tons register, Captain James Ward, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. F°T rHE rN.zf rs SH a!PsN°G CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ' **t*^ T^O R LONDON DIRECT. i^^^^^ TO FOLLOW THE CHILE. mKSOBSStaA rpjjg magnificent clipper barque SCHIEHALLION, AM at Lloyd's, 602 tons register, Captain J. Levack, due here about the middle of June. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 13, 1878. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and THE THAMES. "S.s. ROTO MAHA NA. Time Table: From Auckland— Thursday, 4.3oafternoon Friday, 5 afternoon Saturday, 5.30 afternoon From Thames— Friday, 10 morning Saturday, 10.30 morning Fares, per Rotomahaua: —Single: Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer- Bg0 ' 78# FRASER & TINNE, agents. firwfe^ CITEAM TO THE THAMES l|3D_§l_rK3 COROMANDEL, AND , -a^S^S*' OiIINEMURI. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND TE AROHA. T I M E TABLE: From Auckland— Friday, Enterprise. 12 midnight fßtu-day, TongariT3, 4 p.m. l'Tom Thames— IWday, Tongariro, 1 p.m. Saturday, Enterprise, 12 midnight FOE, COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKK). The s.s. 'Durham' leaves Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12 noon. Goods received daily for shipment to Ohine muri, per p.s. Te Aroha. No charge for storage or wharfage. nE^ M& _ ager> X ALLA ROOKH, s.s., FOR JsM&gj&Z -*lJ waiuku. Time Table-.— Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: June June 22—Saturday, 10 a.m. 22- Saturday, 2 p.m. 24—Monday. 11.45 a.m. 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 26-Wed.. 5.30 p.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 30 - Sunday, 8 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills. Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. RAGLAN.—On Wednesdays, sth and 19th June, &t 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage appiy to GUTHKIE & LAKNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga; Or, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. W A l U ■JSwaSireS' The p.s. OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— , From Onehunga: From Waiuku: June. June. 22—Saturday. 10 a.m. 22-Saturday, 2 p.m. Hi— Monday, 12 noon 24—Monday, 4 p.m. 26—Wed., 2 p.m. 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, 4 p.m. 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. July " July. I—Monday, 6 a.m. I—Monday, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3/6; Return. 5/. Will sail weather and othee circumstance TeOrders Dto collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction Mart, will be attended to. Towage of Vessel- as per I^ll^ ROK "~TT~i CITEAM TO THE WADE O AND PUHOI. tamo shanter Will commence to run as under: For Wade: From Wade: Thursday, 6 a.m. Friday, 10.30 a.m. For Puhoi: Saturday, 7 a.m.; return Monday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Fares:-For the Wade: Single, 4s; Return, 73. For Puhoi: Single, 6s ; Return, 10s. MASTER, Agent; Or G. R. McNAB, 30, Queen-street. the Tarn o Shanter will call at Brown Bay and Long Bay. ,£->-. xnOR THE HOT SPRINGS, Jj MAHURANGT, MATAKANA ■^^KAWAU. AND LITTLE OMAHA. The p.B. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasfhr, ** "* _SE_KTLn> HOT SPRINGS.. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and ■Saturday_at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday atlltfdSofc from 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 Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. , . For freight or passage ap^to^^ & soN _ «a^_ v Q'-rJfiAM o;N THE iiAil:'AKA' ""twaeS*" The B.s. KINA will leave Helens ville as under:— . . For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi andMata koho, every Tuesday's mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn lag's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per I'ITY OF CORK, at 1.30 p.m. on Mondays, and Cargo for Otematea on Fridays, and for Port beri on Mondays. CAgKY & g()N ;: -Sfcft*^ QTEAM TO AND FROM RIVifiRHEAD Twice Daily. '■^*: steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland-S.s. Lily. .12.30 p.m. : Siß. fiemini, 3 p.m. Fromßiverhead—S.s. Lily .9 a.m.! ■'- , : --■; '~ES' SIGrCASEY&SON. i



tteSk^. ITSOR RUSSELL, WANGA- J|||S|g; JO ROA, and MANGONUL The s.s. IONA will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wha,rf. No cargo received after i p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI~ND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COR"OMANDEL. The s.B. 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 s.s. ' Staffa- for all Bay of Plenty Ports. Tha s.s. ROWENTA will le&ve as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Friday, 21st June AVednesday, 26th Juno Monday, Ist July Fridajr, oth July Calling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather permitting). A. McGREGOR. Manager. ! uKfe?*^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ' -!«& *> WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka- HAF.A, TB KOPURU, MITATAI, AKATAPCT Maunoawhark. and Dargavillk. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY, Captain Rawson, will leave Holen3ville 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 12.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. •SM^TmOK PRIVATE SALE. *s9isalSKsS» The paddlo steamer RUBY. JOHN LEYDON. Grahamstown, has received Instructions from Mr. Burmingham to sell the above well-known Steamer, which is well adapted for river or coast trade. Full particulars, with inventory, can be had on application to E. & H. ISAACS, Jfcrt-street; Or, JOHN LEYDON, Auctioneer, Thames. ,srfe§^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP ,j|||§^-"3L COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY, 22nd June, at 3 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) ~ _. 50a. Steam (screened) .. .. — 40s. Slack ~ 20s. Discount allowed on orders from |20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huutly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle -. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 41/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekoho .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. _ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. . FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. FRESH SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Four Doors from the Union Bank- C A R T E R, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley-street West. Families waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the very best qulity at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed oa. Shippiug and country orders punctually attended to. — UL ANVI LL E & BLLYBTT, TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, 144, queen-street, auckland; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. / C\ J. HUTCHINSON, / J \y SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-street, Auckland. AND L McL E O D, • TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HELENSVILLE (SOUTH). All kinds of Timber supplied to order. and produce. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE In England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. .«*..* From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. I Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro. Huntly Station, as follows :— 5 tons, and under 25 t0n5....17s 6d per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s 6d „ 50 tons, and .upwards ....15s „ Slack , 12s6d „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr James Ronaldsqn, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or g^^ Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ; , /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR XJ SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the Nkw Zealand University. Quarter Days : January 25, April 12, July 5. Sfcho^duties resumed on THURSDAY, 27th faßtant- JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head-master. ONSONBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Conducted by MRP. ROBINSON, assisted ;by MISS SUTHERLAND. . •V ACANCIES for a few Music Pupils. !l INNER, W • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AU Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. &c. METROPOLITAN HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. M. GALLAGHER, (Late Manager Thames Hotel), Begs to inform his friends and the public, that hi has purchased the above well-known Hotel, and will take possession on Saturday, 29th inst.. when he hopes to meet with a fair share of patronage. . ■■ ■■ XTiIRE AND BURGLAR V.-An JD assorted shipment of Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief Jfroof Safes, HOW landing.-E. and H. Isaacs. : •, :. < .



GUARANTEED ACETIC \y ACID 18 an External, Safe and Valuable Remedy for Neuralgia Bronchitis, Asthma, and Erysipelas, Spinal, Liver and Heart Disease; also, for Kidney and Stomach Complaints, Constipation, Piles, and Dropsy. It is a Sure and Permanent Cure (where no organ is destroyed) for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, and Contusions, and is powerful in allaying fever, and a most valuable disinfectant. It is cheap, and easily applied. Having been long in general use at Home.in the Australian Colonies, Otago, and the West Coast of New Zealand, many thousands have had ample proof of its value, and use no other remedy. Many on the Thames have alao benefited by its use, and testify to its value. The " Acid Cure," a pamphlet of directions for use, Gratis on application; or forwarded by post on receipt of a penny stamp. The Genuine Acid is in large bottles only, each labelled and capsuled with Messrs. F. Coutts and Sons Trade Mark, Registered. All requisites, such as Pamphlets, Sponges, Flesh Brushes, and Spray Producers, may be had from the Agents, MACKAY BROTHERS, BOOKSELLERS, &c, Junction ov Queen and Grey-streets, Auckland. N.B.—Persons desirous of acting as agents Jin any of the suburbs, apply at the above address. lonrl lli a m m h~o mas, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND STONK MASON, Inscriptions Cut. Accurate and Boautifu Designs of Monuments and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, for warded on application in Town or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on board ship if required. Work done by First-class Workmen, and none but Best Class of Material üßed, and no Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORNE AND VICTORIA-ST. EAST, Auckland. And at Augustus-street Shortland, Thames. QNEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:—B Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8.45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. EN O R R I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUffiEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. If®. CARTES DE VISITE, Bs. PER DOZEN, Fg^OTYPE Portraits While Waiting. r^VERCOATQ BEAVERS, WATERPROOF, WITNEY, 21s to sOs ; 25s to 4Os; 25s to sOs. Also, Made to measure with any extras that may be fancied and guaranteed superior to anything in tho Auckland Market at prices quoted Ma, 50s, 60s. SPECIAL ATTENTION Is also directed to the following lines, which we have lately secured :— « 1 Cask WHITE SHIRTS, 5s 6d 45 Dozen Flax, with Collars, is 6d 40 Dozen Aberdeen Knitted Sox. Is » 50 Dozen Folding Scarfs, Is 6d 300 Gross AMERICAN COLLARS, AU shapes and s zes, 9d per box. f 350 iN ELSON JL WEED TrOUS ERS 83L IOS. 9d. -®» We can also Supply half the Population of Auckland with MEN'S & BOYS' FELT HATS, 2s. 6d., worth 6s. 6d. CARGO & IVT CXT AI G, J-vJL Jjl. QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Watees, Confeotionek. mo THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND. There is much being made iust now by some persons in the Clothing Trade about supporting Local Industry, but SAMUEL COOMBES Challenges any House in the Trade to Shew that they Employ AS MUCH LOCAL Labour as he does (that i 3 Auckland Labour), and Money spent elsewhere than in Auckland might almost as well be spent in London, as far as we in Auckland are concerned. Samuel (Joombes MAKES THE BULK OF THE CLOTHING HH) SELLS! In fact, the Bulk of the CLOTHING SOLD at the CITY CLOTHING MART is Manufactured on the Premises ! The only important exception being Geelong Tweed, or Australian Tweed Goods, which are manufactured in Melbourne, and as SAMUEL COOMES Has maSe Large Contracts in Melbourne for those Goods, enabling him to sell them Much Under Wholesale Ppices !! 1 The 27s 6d and 303 being fully 20 per cent, under what a much inferior article would cost in any Wholesale House. t@" One Trial will suffice to prove this fact. In the TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SAMUEL COOMBES Has Completed, since the 29th of May, 1877, 4720 Measurements! 'These Figures speak for themselves. JUST OPENED: 200 GALATEA JACKETS, 10/6. A Large Line WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERS, 10/6 ; worth 15/6. Also, SEVERAL CASES WATERPROOF CLOTHING, which will be Sold Cheap. QAMUEL rf^iOOMBES, city clothing mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. TXTILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED : VV A SONG, Bt Pbo. Martin Swallow. Words by Jennet E. Johnston. To be had at all Music-sellers. PRICE, 2s. 6d. nett. ; E ~E C N A B, • Wholesale A T.n> Retail FAMILY GROC rB B, 30, QUEEN-STREET. > is* Shipping Supphsd. "To



JAMES. .'BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's Bide on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or wncntt reasonable. R. FAULDEK, S?le Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying Tif Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, 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 of Nuisances, Ciiy Council Office, Queen-Btreot. ' • :■'. JR. D E C O U R C V, a CARVER AND GILDER, Looking Glass ani? Picture Frame Manufacturer, 260, QUKBN-STREKT, Opposito the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases; &c., Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilbjng.—Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &0., re-gilt equal to new. Picture Frames.—Supplied on the^shortest notice at a low price. Bring out your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to delight your household. PICTURES.—Just received a great variety of Oleographs. Chromos, Prints, &c, framed or un tramed, to be sold cheap. >: J. R. DE COURCY. PIANOS, ORGANS,. AND HAR MONITJMS. HOFFMANN& SONS, QUEEN' STREKT, 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. ATCHESI W ATCHESJI SUCCESS AT LAST Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-ma d £210a; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold ba'ance. Hunter, £1 4s; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £4 10a; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6 103. $3R, Speciality.—Square American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for wo years. Price, 8a 6d. "Watch Glasses, 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watoh- MAEHt Victoria-street ' PD O X A JN • bogs to inform his friends that he can supply COALS AND FIREWOOD at the Lowest Current Rates fob cash. Taupiri Coal delivered in the city at Is 6d per cwt; New castle, 28 6d cwt. Orders to be left at Messrs. Lyons and Blakie, Bootmakers, Darby-street; or with P. Doran, Express Stand, Victoria- Btreet. N.B.—Coal and Firewood, cut and uncut. delivered in any quantity. C ke la6d per bag, "VTEWTON STEAM SANITAKY PIPE 131 AND FIRE*CLAY WORKS. GEO\ BOYD Desires to inform hiß ; Customers and the Pnblid in general that, owing to the dangerous state of his premises in Fort-sti-eet, he has been obliged to Remove to tite Works, therefore, all orders, letters, and telegrams for him, should be addreßsed to the Newton Pottery. As Mr. Quick's 'Busses pass near to the Pottery every twenty minutes, it offers an opportunity to persons who may desire to inspect the Largest Stock of Sanitary and Fire-Clay Goodß in the Colony. OOUTH HELEN SVILLE BAKERY. G. H. SMITH, Baker and Confectioner. Orders, perSteameS or Coasting Vessels, promptly executed. CJ ADNDEKS, BURGESS & CO., SO IP, CANDLE AND LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow.H (Late G. Akers). 7^HOLL A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro cured in Auckland Of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Ageht for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. TMPORTANT NOTICE. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m DINING ROOMS "©» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cub tomers. The LOWER SALOON 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 crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is 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, iD his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been ac corded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw ehttiuott onof Merchants and Storekeepers to his loacally manufactnred Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street wee where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner auckland. Stephens* BOOT AND SHOE NOVELTIES ! THE SECOND SHIPMENT HAS ARRIVED, Embracing Every Variety op Useful and Ornamental Goods. VIENNA BALL-ROOM SHOES (in white).— Very dainty articles, adorned with Flowers, and having a most exquisite finish, at half prick. PARISIAN BALL-ROOM SHOES—An original Shoe, which willfit any foot, having apatent Elastic Adiuster, at half price.j ENGLISH BALL-ROOM BOOTS of Very Superior Quality, and very elegant construc tion. IMITATION WOOL-WORK SLIPPERS, A Well-selected Stock of the abovb. — Just Opened, — SPECIAL LINES IN BLACK KID BOOTS (sewn). These are all New Goods, and will be Sold 2s. Under the Usual Price. GENTS' SOFT FELT SLIPPERS, Designed especially for Tender Feet. GALOSHES! GALOSHES ! LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. All Si zb CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. In Great Variety. ALSO, INFANTS' FELT BOOTS. TH Q T EPH E NS, NO, 136, QUEEN-STREET, {AUCKLAND, N.Z. cX E N ZI E & RO SS, Have on Salb ■'.'■■ < Oamaru and Coast Wheat , , ~; ~ . : Oats, Oatmeal, !; ;_ .-.'..,;.'.': : 100 kegs- Canterbary Batter '~',; Canterbury Hams and Bacon (in cloth) V fIN.WHOIJBSALK LOTS ONLY>.: ."; McKEN^E:& ROSS. - r



MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, Hlgh-Btreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-etreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Volcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agen, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLBKAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND oa first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. TA I L O RING. We would respectfully Invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. I We have engaged a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, whose long experience war rants U8 in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior iD style and fit. pARGO AND TUrCTrAIG, QUEEN-STREET, NextJE. Waters', Confectioner. IS" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STRBET. PARTINGTON BROTHERS, Have Always on Hand : Flour Oatmeal Sharps . wheatmeal Bran Maizetneal, &c. Oats. Maze, Barley, fee, crushed. 1 X OWINNERTON AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYN DHA 3a S TREET, (Next Shakes Hotel). Having introduced ((Steam Power, he is no *v prepared to make a Reduction Twenty per cent off the price of all common work t3T Country Orders punctually attended to. Tyr R. T. TR A FFO RD, SURGKON /g^lsSnLia Wakepield- DSNTIST 'OffiEHy STRKKT. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover" Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). Boots i Boots i i Boots ii i CHEAPER THAnSSI CHEAPER THAN EVER! . » SK. EVER! C. BROOKES, Having made up his 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.sSMachinery and fixtukeß. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must be Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. tar Note the Addbess— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. No connection with any other house in town or suburbs. JELLING OFF!!! THE WHOLE OF THE WINTER STOCK! JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, On the Wkong Side of Queen-street, Informs the Public of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that he is com pelled to REALISE the WHOLE of HIS ENORMOUS STOCK, which will be Offered to Purchasers at GREAT REDUCTIONS, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! J. S. would draw SPECIAL ATTENTION to the following Goods:— BLACK SILKS, from 3/11 COLOURED SILKS, in all shades SILK WORF BALERNOS ALL-WOOL SERGES, new shades SATIN CLOTHS, in shades HOMESPUNS and CARMELITES WINCEYS A Large Quantity of FRENCH MERINOS, 1/4; worth, 2/9 A Large Quantity of FANCY DRESS MATERIAL at Cost. 5 bales GREY CALICO, /4J 10 „ GREY SHEETING, /111 5 ~ All-wool BLANKETS, from 6/9 each 4 „ „ 9/6 each 10 ~ Superior ditto CLOTHING. Good Tweed Trousers, 8/6 Good Tweed Trousers and Vest, from 15/11; worth 25/ Men's Paget Suits (Solcberg and Melbourne made), 45/ Boys' Colonial-made Suits £1 6s 6d A large quantity of Men's Crimean Shirts at cost 40 rolls CARPET, Bought Job, all Choice Patterns. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! INSPECTION INVITED. PATTERNS GIVEN. JOHN SMITH, DRAPER, t@r Wkong Side of the Street, "®s Next United Service Hotel, QUEEN-STREET. Tkjfß. F~ B~ WOOD HA M JjtX teacher of thb pianoforte AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care o Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehonse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. I S H E R A N D C O . Wholesale. Shifting & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand • , :'« Auckland. , , Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Primi Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoo Cornet Beef on Sale in large quantities. N-B.—Dealers in Game.. Live Pheasants fei warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt o older. Families waited on in town or suburbs.



ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAIPA. TO F. A. WHITAKER, FSB., HAMILTON. Sir.—A vacancy having occurred in the Re presentation of this District in Parliament, we, the undersigned Electors, having confidence in your ability and energy, as well as your know ledge of our requirements, request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate to fill the vacancy. In the event of your acceding to our request, we pledge ourselves to use our beat endeavours to secure your return. W. Clare, J.P. R. F. Pandes Daniel Bockett, J.P. Robt. Peat E. B. Walker, J.P. J. Bauer . Lewis B. Harris Alfred Cox, J.P. E. Waddington, J.P. H. Fitzgerald Wm, A. Graham J. Karl W. Steele, J.P. J. Fox James Hally T. J. Lawrence Thomas Hedger A. Allen R. Burke J. G. Jackson C. J. Storey John Chivers T. W. Weatherhill Geo. ICtf Recumbe Henry Buttle C. C. Wood R. M. Sturges Jos. Hinton , John Fisher Henry Herdigan W. J. Rutherford F. Van i>arume J. Farrell . T. H. Smythe Richard Gwynne Hamilton Newell E. B. Cox James (Jalderwooa J. D. Hill Hugli Hunter K. Hill John Atkinson D. B. Hindle John Bridyman John Anderson James Watteis Richard Bell H. Meredith Win. Atkinson Thon;as M. Hill Reuben Parr Wm. Alexander James Martin Thomas Dinedale . Thomas Jolly Wm. Oumming I. R. Vialou, J.P. John Hally James McCabe Thomas Holden R, Fisher W. Butcher J. M. Hally John Hackett Hans Krippner T. O. Goodman George Fioyd Charles Johnson J. Q. Tristram John Deegan W. Carboy Duncan McLaren W. Walker Patrick Gavan J. Gribble W. 11. Bailey J. McPherson, J.P. J. B. Bernard G. B. Beere JWichuel O'Connor John F. Edwardes Jdhn Riclier R. Walker G. Mayes Joseph Gane J. Carey J. Baker P. Munro William Naylor J. Raynes Geo. Churches John T. Giffnoy F. O'Neill Michael Krippner Patrick O'Neill ' James O'Garrar Alfred Booth W. Oswald F. G Taylor Anthony Thurnwalt Fredk. Gaudin R. J. Newell P. Leslie, J.P. Cecil Danvers Cornelius l>ay John Hinton P. Iwerson John Mahon J. Hume T. W. Scott John Winstone D. Gardiner William Calder T. W. Manners F. Gumbey T. C. Hammond J. Missen A. VV. Williams T. H. W. Morris John Slater John Runclman H. Weber Daniel Caley D. Mclntyre John Reynolds B. Yonng George Kohleis Thomas lilackmore Wm. Molloy J. H. Wood K. Wilson B. Kdwards Richard Land Jas. Taylor William Davis James i-oith John Kuox L. O'Xeili John Erickson W. McGregor Hay W. H. Goodwin N. J. Hunters Thomas McCarthie Coiiu YVooiloy Henry Thomas Kobuit liarria Owen Murray D. D.lljcle P. Cooper Thomas Maunders John Bell Thomas Trewheelar P. Hayes T. B. Uaun&ford. Wm. Andrews Samuel Jackson George Hall G. li. Owen W. Johns W. F. Bunt L. Forkett . N. K. Cox W. Howie J. Odium Joseph Prince J. Wilson, J.P. W. M. Morrissey Arthur Dawson Alfred Bensley ifidwin Hall J. T. Meredith Joim Ferguson William Graham John Gage Sylvester Davis. f^i ENTLEMEN,—I have great pleasure in acceding to the request contained in your very flattering Requisition, and, in the event of being returned as your representative, pledge myself to use my best energies to advance the interests of the whole district. It will afford me great satisfaction to meet the Electors of Waipa at the different centres of population, and give a full explanation of my views regard ing all the momentous questions that are at present engaging the attention of the public. F. A. WHITAKER. I shall address the public at the following places:— Kihikihi School-house—Thursday, June 20» at 7 o'clock. Te Awamutu Public Hall—Friday, June 21, at 7 o'clock. Alexandra Public Hall—Saturday, June 22, at 7 o'clock. Raglan—Monday, June 24, at 7 o'clock. Whatawhata. —Tuesday, June 25, at 7 o'clock. Newcastle— Wednesday. Dates of Meetings at Ohaupo, Pukerimu, and Hamilton will be advertised in a future issue. ATSA^E, AND TU AittuTE" American Averil Mixed Paint and Pure White Lead American Antifriction Grease American Double and Single-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables Bhade Rollers, Folding Onaira Bock Rests, Patent Ciiair Koats Valises, Picture Frames SVall Brackets Oevoe's Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. i^REAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES WILKINS & CO., i 2, VICTORIA-STREET. LAST TWO WEEKS! Owing to Alterations about to take place in the Firm, the whole of our Extensive Stock will be Bold at and Under COST PRICK. m~ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. —Note Prices— Children's Leather Elaslic Sides, 4 to 6, 3/3 , „ „ „ 7 to 9,4/6 „ ' i, „ ~ 10 to 13,5/3 $3&, Opening up the last of our packages of Women's Kid Boots at 11, and olher lines at re duced prices. Ladies' Kid Boot 3 made to order for 12/6, in order to clear a large iot of uppers. MEN'S BOOTS EQUALLY as CHEAP. All outstanding accounts must be paid in on or before the 2Sth June; and all contra accounts on the same date. i^OALS ! COALS ! ! COALS J ! 1 FKOM Bulli Mines, near Sydney, EX * WELLINGTON,' A SPLENDID HOUSEHOLD, SMITHS'; OR STEAM COAL. Retailed at from 5s to 7s per ton less than they can be imported by the cargo. 10 tons and upwards at 26s per ton, at ship's side. Single loads at 28s per ton, at ship's side. This Coal gives a strong heat, is very clean, leaves little or no cinder, burns a very long time, and will be found very economical to burn with Waikato. W. & G. WINSTONE. TTAMILTON, WAIKATO SANDES & CO.,^ CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Permmery , Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys aSpjficco. Cigars, Fancy Goods ■-~.. ;i Brush waxe . ~ Fancy Soaps ; Sponges, &C, &c., ' : ■ ■' i' And are prepared to Supply all Goods Ofithe . . Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices.} KS" Agent: AucklandKvkninh Star. .



Entertainments, &c THEATRE ROYAL. Manager and Proprietor R. J. Delias. RK-APPKARANCK GREAT DRAMATIC COMPANY ! MONDAY and TUESDAY, June 21th and 23th, Production of the Grand Realistic Drama, THE WOMAN IN RED ! .^udiga Mrs. Walter Hill Victor Sanson Mr. J. B Steele Supported by all the Old Favourites -who appeared with such success Last Season! In Active Prkparation— BB£iTH TIKT Sif E A r 0 WR C S °TK yE D 5T a- And other Standard Plays. ■ Prices:—Drees Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. rr\ HEA TR E ROYAL. SATURDAY, JUNE 22. Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.), Captain. Leßoy and the Naval Brigade, Captain Dignan and the Hobson Company, Captain Isaacs ana the Nixon Light Horse. Superintendent Hughes and the Fire Brigade, Captam Butter, and the Salvage Corps, and the Volunteer Force. A GRAND PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE WIDOW AND FAMILY OF THE LATE BAND.-SERGT MARLIIN, (Of the Naval Brigade), Will be given in the Theatre Royal on Saturd ay night next, under the management of Mri. Doran. See Thursday's Stab for Programme. The Hibernian Band have kindly volunteered their services for the occasion, and -will play selections of Music in front ot the Theatre previous to the performance. Prices:—Dress Circle, 4/; Stalls, 2/6; Pit, 1/. | M. L E N N OX~ Estate Agent and Valuator, QCEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the New Zealand Insurance Buildings). This List appears on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays only. OIA r\r\f\ TO £20 TaLEND on good JD -L *J, \J vJ \S securities.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. -Pfiftn-For Sale, all that Fine Allotment 3Zs\J\) situated at the corner of Hobson and Wellingtoa-Btreets. with a Shop and two Dwe ling Houses erected thereon. Price, £800. This is fine of the best sites out of Queen-street—J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. X? 1 ftn—A Bargain—Farm of 40 acres at Stokes 3JI DU point. There is U acres of orchard, 5 acres in grass, and about 6 acre* cleared and ready for the plough. The House contains sis rooms, and is situated near SoldierVßay, about three miles from Stokes' Point.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ■ . -PI HA—^arm o£ 140 acres of First-class Bush 3^-LvU Land, situated- at J^gglftn ; a School is about to be erected near €££ •••-•■in. Price. £2o cash. The balance can wSffp on mortgage at 8 per cent.—J. M. Lennox, Estote agent, Auck land. HEPBURN-STREET. —1A desirable Pseven roomed Residence, with wash-house, and every convenience; freehold allotment, 36 x 119. The residence is well furnished, and will be sold either with or without the furniture. Price, without the furniture, £500; with the whole of the furniture, £750. Let, furnished, for 50s per week. —J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. £*£)A*7 —A Bargain—Three Cottages a few JW/^TC I. minutes walk from the Union Bank, with freehold allotment. The houses are let for 24s per week. £50 cash, balance can be paid by weekly payments.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. ,; . ~ _ FARM and Homestead.—A comfortable Farm of 30 acres, all fenced and in grass. There is a 5-roomed Residence, together with dairy, cowsheds, &c. This fine little farm is only half an-hour's walk from the Manurewa Railway Station.—J. M. Leflnox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO.— A beautiful little Farm of 122 acres, of 122 acres, of flrst-clas3 quality soil, all in the best gra= sps. Tbere is a 4-roomed residence upon the Farm, This fine property is only 3 miles from Te Awamutu, in the - Rangiawhia district. Price, £1220.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. NEWTON ROAD.—Shop and Dwelling House corner of Newtoa Road and Win chester-street. Freehold allotment. 33 x 93, Price, £220. A good business might be done in this shop by an enterprising person.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Ag«i»t, Auckland. "VTEWTON ROAD.—A desirable four-roomed i-i Cottage, freehold allotment 37 xBS. There is-a good well, and the house is built on a brick foundation. Price, £200.— J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. /SOTELE.—CottaKe, with freehold allotment, \j and good well. There are four rooms in the Cottage. Price, £180. £50 cash, balance by weekly payments.—J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland.i PARNELL.— Two Allotments fronting the main road, in a first-class ■'position. The lots have a frontage of 34 and 35 feet respectively. Price, £3 53 per foot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox Estate agent, Auckland. PARNELL, near Mason's Gardens.—Residence of 7 rooms, built upon a flue corner allot ment, 55-6 x 170. The Omnibusses pass the door. The railway within a few minutes walk. Price. £370.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent. VILLA RESIDENCE—a hapg'ain—a seven roomed Residence in the City, well and substantially built, with large freehold allot ment having 60 feet frontage. Price. £320 cash. —J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. A LLOTMENT in the City, with 60 feet front -ol age. Price, £90. Beautiful situation.—J M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIKATO FARM—For saie, a fine Farm, one mile from Cambridge. There are 100 acres, 14 acres of which are in wheat, 9 acres in oats, and 34 acres in good sriasses. There is a desirable 5-roomed Residence in first-class order, also stables, &c. The Coach passes the door. Price, £900.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate agent, Auckland. £>PSOM—A well-situated Residence contain- JCj ing five rooms, together with cowsheds, &c. Land volcanic. Price, £300.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate agent, Auckland. 1 ££4 ft A ACRES of First-class Land in the lt)vV Waikato, 18 miles from Hamilton, adjoins the property lately sold by Mr Macky. Price, 50s' per acre.—J. M. Lennox, Jtstate agent, Auckland. rip AU RANG A—A Great Bargain—Farm of -L 300 acres, with fite water frontage. This property is only nine miles from the township. Price, £240 cash. Must be sold. —Apply to J. M. Lennov, Estate agent, Auckland. WAIWERA— Farm of 100 acres, partly im proved, adjoining Messrs. De Grutt's. Price, £150.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, listattf agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bkob., Qukbn-strekt), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has commenced Business as LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree'B. Monsieur V. Longuet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN BAIR 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 aay style. I9L Letters by Post punctually attended to. Addreßs:— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c. WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mrs. Roun tree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for ladies. Shipping and Commission agent Wharj. Onehunga. IjIiJSEST SAMPLE f of WHANGAREI COAL Ever brought to Auckland, to be seen at the YARDS, Breakwateb Road, Well adapted for Household Purposes. J. CRAIG. A L ■■ P V E T T. _£!_• TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELI.HSLKY-STREKT. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Bine Superfine Cloths arid Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. !- - c ..-: A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. : Tweed thoroughly st runk before making up. The Trade supplied at|al\rery small advane on cost foiHcasb.'. (j ; '. i ,