The Evening Star.

Vol. IX-No. 3,496

AUCKLAND, NX MONDAY, MARCH 25, LBTB.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL 3|||§g^. SO BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic ad vice), leaves Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and is due here on the Ist proximo. • She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 3rd April. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 1(5 Queen-street, March 20, 1878. TTTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—March, 1878, for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS. from Manuka.-, Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. T-BASAKI Tuesday, 2<itli, 1 p.m. 11.55 a.m. FOR TAURAN GA. POVE HT V HA \, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON. and PORT CHALMERS, fiiom Queen p--__et Wharf. Hawea ». Thursday, 28th, I p.m. — FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland). ~ Rotorua.. Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. — *_r Cargo must bo alongside one hour befoie ti ue of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARL .NE, Agents. Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. —X*£=^ C- TEAM TO THE THAMES ; M ■4ggO AND COROMANDEL. TONGARIRO, ENTERPRISE, Se DURHAM. Time Table: From Auckland- Enterprise—Monday, 5.30 p.m. Tongariro—Tuesday. 9 a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, ii p.ui. From Thames— Enterprise—Tuesday, 1 p.m. Tongariro— Wednesday, 12 noon FOR COROMANDEL (calling at WAIHEKE). From Auckland— Durham—Tuesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put on board without a shipping note. Weather and other circumstances permitting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. -__-«&=*- QTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. T i m c Table: From Auckland— Monday,i!Rotoinahana. G p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, RotomahaTia, 11 a.m. Fares, per Rotomahana: —Single : Saloon, 7s. Bd.; Steerage, ss. Return: Saloon, 103.; Steer age, 7s. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ERASER & TINNE, agents. •«_____. IFOR THE HOT SPRINGS, 2SIII_*S; «C MAHURANGI. MATAKANA. .-_-.__,__-_' KA , VAU> AND LIrTLE OMAHA. T>>o p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as undor:— AUOLAND 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 overy Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at II a.m. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with but a shipping note. For freight or-passage apply to J. CASEY fe SON. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _j|gg|g O WATERS. For Kaipara Heads, Toka Toka, Whaka hara, Te Kopuru, Mitatat, 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 inE_ tride. Passengers leave Auckland, per CITY OS CORK on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 1.30 p.m., and Cargo on Mondays and Fridays. " J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. *gfet^_ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. •&&2=**&s' The s.s. KIN A will leave Helens ville asunder:— For Otamatea, calling at junction of Kaivvaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Mata koha, every Tuesday's morning's tide, rerurning 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 fe SON. «_Qs^^ QTEAM TO AND FROM _j§||gg;--3 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 fe SO-J. OR W A I U X v. "^s^®^ The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga : From W ramku: March March 27—Wednesday, 12 noon 27— Wednesday. 4 p.m. 30—Saturday, 3 p.m. 30—Saturday, G. 30 p.m. _ For Mauukan Heads and Whatipu Mills, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 3 a.m. Fares:—Return, 5/; Single, 3/C. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson & Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. For freight or passage apply Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga Or to A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket ___^_V 1711R S T SHIP FOR Jjggljglx -BM LONDON. _^-_ii^-S' The clipper Al ship •B__iF-r.is. ~*lf? %-rvv*: .1 CHILE, Francis Ward, Commander. The above vessel, on completing her disclmrg ins-, will commence loading for.London. Th's vessel ha- unsurpassed accommodation for a few'first and third-class passengers. Early app ications are earnestly requested. Hiving a quantity of careo already engaged, this vessel will meet with quick dispatch. For freight, passage, or other particulars, -apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, March 19, 1878. «-»___*-- U-Ol- RUSSELL, VVANGA- Jlll2j_:J_- ROA.iAND MANGONUI. __—_—_, The s.s. lONA will leave every Mondny, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and email parcels prepaid at the O/ilee on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI-AND MANGA PAL The S3. ARGYLE will leave for tho above place every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every Monday morning at £2 noon, and every Friday at 3 p.m. Calling a-t Mr. Kissling_, Waihoki. FOE MERCURY BAY", TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. ™° connect with the p.s. 'Staffa' for all Bay of __, Plenty Ports. The g.s. ROWENA will leare as follows:— Monday, 25th March -Triday, 29th March n ... At 5 o'clock p.m. falling at Tairua to land Passengers (weather P-nmtting), . A. McGREGOR, .Manager.



,-^.a. GHIP « FONTENAYE' ,_»f?S3__-s_ £j CAPT. TAYLOR, FROM ■^gy^g|^.LONDON. g^feg£-_____l This vessel 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. 10, Qneen-street, Auckland, March 21, 1878. ri^X rfIHE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPIxVG COMPANY #|g^||k. (LIMITED ____S____a i>;_.._^.. Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, 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.... 870 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO U3G WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII3O 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 steerag accommodation is all that can be desired, ane the ship 3 are commanded by experienced mad ers. The. Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from Loudon 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 ulso for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—O3. Qcmk-eibeet ___*-.*_ ".PASSENGERS' LINE OF Jf%~£&^_ FF _ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA __-_-__-____-»__ . Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Lino 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 CRUICKSHANK __ (IP.. ) _££-.-?•*. QHIP "FONTENAYE," FROM LONDON. ,3§_ss__l_«i-« Captain Taylor will not be re g_j___S____3___sZ_sS3 gp ons ibi e for any Debts contracted by his Crew without his written authority. Auckland, 22nd ..larch, 1878. ■g#* pnni- waiuku. '«______£-' Tho pg . OREGON will leave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehunga : From Waiuku : March March 27—Wed., 12 noon 27—Wed., 1 p.m. 20-Saturday, 2.30 p.m- 30—Saturday, G p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills, on Tuesdays, at S a.m. Single Fares, 3/0: Return, of. Weather and other -circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's, Auction aiiirt, will bo attended to. Towage of Vessels as per agreement. M. H. ROE, /CAPTAIN PHILLIP JONES, General VM Marino Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters ; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have served two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britaih ; Marine Arbitral or. The office in tho North Shore Ferry T Wharf. Auckla nd, March 2, 187 S. 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 Shift Harness Chall'and Corn druthers 2 Superior Draught Horses. -Jl-'O-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL _ Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter D_ys for the current year are sth February, 2_th Aprii, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, <tt the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasflttingof 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 al.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 for Auckla Waterworks, wk j.lesl-- y- str ket. 7%/fTONEY TO LEND, in large or small JL-JL sum?, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishlcy, Solicitor, High-street. "]Vf O"NEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage.— __-__ IT. Ring, Agent, Shortland-. trcet. T^/fONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at __?___ the usual rates of intere.c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/ifONEY to LEND on first-class free- J_V_l hold security, at low rates of interest.-- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. .%/trONEY TO LEN D in large or small _______ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rnsaall. Solicitors. 1%/f ONEY TO LEND, in large or small -L-.JL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission A_ent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofTice. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Fieehold Securities. WM.TCOLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. / milOS J. HARBUTT, Wholesale Brush Manufacturer, victoria-street east, Auckland. T^TOVELTIES. 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, 1.92 queen-street, 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, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. I SHER AND CO., Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. 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 9 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 caro has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. TIT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL, V V <_■ COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers offPaperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, fcheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic '-lass Picture.Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and' Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s and 97, QUEEN-STl.l-T.T. • /fife FOh EN O R R I S, o PHOTOGRAPHER, 222, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. S3L CARTES DE VISITE, Ss. PER DOZEN. Ferqtype Portraits Wiulh-. }_________ fjLAE X E BROTII ER S, \J (Late Crorabies), Royal Fine Art Photographic Galleries, Opposite Union Bank. Queon-sticet, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instautaneouslv. "pC-TE S H SHIP MEN TS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X lE. VICTORIA-STR RKT. Four Doors from the Union Bank. Q P E C I A L N 0 T I C E. Tbe business hi'herto carried on by Messrs. G. Hold-hip & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, M-nager. I" REFT N D P. RO T II ER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' . Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddler.' Ironmongery, 800. Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Deli very/Hose, &c. Warehouse..: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works: Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. [Goods shipped to ail the Cololonics. mO BUTCH KRS, SETTLE US, FARM JL EKS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned arc Cash Purchaser- of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, Beeswax, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in at'}- quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manueact'-rers, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill Se Fenton), By Special & _%_J_%J_fi§^_. Appointment Excellency "s*s___-"Q**__---_-_-««--:' the Governor. Wholesale and Retail HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, Gl, QUEFN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. TV/| R. T. T R A F F 0 RD, SURGEON ti£f£sS£& WaicE-TELD DENTIST, U_X£_33L? STREET. Teeth Extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Pateut Oxide Gas. Artificial Teeth (from One to a Full Set). WH. S X I N N E R, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ollico Fittings, _____ Sec. "H 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 oiFtlic price of all common work K3T Countiy Orders punctually attended to. M~~ R F. B. VFO~CFD~irA~TsI TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.b.— Evening instruction to Gentlemen. Ti/f ERC H A NTS,. AGEN TS, and __¥_&_ others, can have Oi_ce Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wynr 1 ham-Rtrefir.. WRAPPING PAPERS. | _-__^-__-,-^_r_r^- n Hr CT -____-^^ Brown Tea, Cartridge, and Grey White Blue Coffee Tinfoil Tea Paper Cap or Hand S PAPER BAGS. j Brown, Purple, Tea, Fruit (Manilla), Millinery, Flour, Biscuit. Confectionery. t{3__ Printing done if required. R. BAI RD, Victoria-street. p H O L L A K~~' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTTCE TO THE PUBLIC—These in valuable Medicines can now l>c regularly pro cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Island?, of Mr Ernest Ford, tbe duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, Se CO., Auckland, Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. "1 O H N Q O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on Sale or Lease, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, . And a great number of choice BUILDIN SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be deait with o ost reaso able terms. NO 8 ; QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Also, Agent for Mr W. K. Carter's Waiktat Parcels Delivery, and Booking of Pas sengerß.



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 Ccfnent Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. . (jUTHEIE & XjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Onehunga Branch. Trr P. GIBBONS & CO GROCERS, AND f PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WE L LES L E V - ST It EEI, Auckland. . 1 TD-X ' ATLANTIC/ . @ DUNEDIN: 730 sacks FINEST FLOUR 20 sacks OATMEAL.' 90 bags PEARL BARLEY. —r Ex ' Saxon,' 0, Dunedin : 60 sacks FLOUR 1 SO bag 3 FLOUR, 10.4 100 bags FLOUR, 50'^ -i OATS SHARPS I ' BACON NELSON HOPS | ON SALE BY T. 11. II A I L & C 0., High-street and. Vulcan Lane. f RON. ZINC, AN D TI N JL MANUFACTORY, FOKT-STKEET, AUCKLAND. [Established 1570.] 11. WAITE (Late of Uppk-b _U-_.n-stke.-t), Having been in business several years as a Munufacturing Tinsmith; and having received a hirge share of .uoporK hsis found it necessary to RI.MOVIC TO LARGISH AND MORIS CON VENIENT BUSINESS PR--11-...5, iis above, where he is now prepared ;o execute all orders, however large, with greater facilities than hitherto. AVholesalc Manufacturer of every description of Iton, Zinc, and Tinware. The Latest and Most Improved Machinery, suitable for every description of work. The Trade supplied with Beaching ot every description, fag Baths, &c., &c. 11. W. defies competition, and so'.icits a fair trial. FaoT o B y : FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, (Opposite IS. & 11. Issacs' Bonded Store). Warehouse: Eden Terhace. ■O C L A R X, Smi'i'ing and Commission agent Wharf. Onehunga. JNO. C. C L O U G H MASEFIELD.- BLILDING3, AI.B EUT-STItEET, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, ' Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Hands taught, mid Mnsica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. TAMES B U T C II E R - } CARTER. CONTRACTOR. &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bar of Islands Coal. - Also, Firewood (cut or nnont), at reasonable rates. [Established 1858.] -\\r J . M A R X S , V T J HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C. Importer of Sueict 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 ever}^ de scription of work in connection with the Water works, ia a most efficient manner, and at'he Lowest Remunerative Prices. "O" AMILTO N, AY A I X A T O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmon of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &C. &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. US' Agent: Auckland Evenin_ Star. X^7 OEKING M EN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en courngement have decided to open about tho middle of March. Members iohuntr before then will have the privilege of attending th- opening ceremony, which will bo of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, Gs, and Is—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. He. lop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street: Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streels; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. -I ONES 1 BONES". BONES ! JO Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at'Nc. 101, Lower Q'leon-strcet by J. & J. SOPPET. TTi LVVJ JN B. DICK.O N, .80J DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engroasiag, &c. Address : Regent-street, Grafton ; or care of Mr. E. Wnyte, or of Champtaloup Se Cooper, Queen-street. fpO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. The undeisigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the 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, Deccmbe 19. WE ARE OFFERING all our STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, under cost. _^ A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, » 92, Queen-street, Auckland. ,



TG. S A N D E S • SURVEYOR, Hamiltov, 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 clicuts with accuracy and dispatch. IA card.] \I_7ILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, V? F.R.C.S.. 1., SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, High-street, Auckland. W. L. J. begs to intimat. to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced nractice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-street, near Mr. Rent's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. Teeth extracted. £ 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. JtST Give them a trial. SAMUEL COOMEB _ & CO., 92. Qneen-street. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We can now give you a really giod BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12.-.. 6.... well worth 25.3. SAMUt-L COOMEB & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T Mi M~C LA C H L A N, ?> • 21S. QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of tho following Good, im ported from tho Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen : M in diamond, 1 — 1 case Black Alpaccasand 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 517— 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 gIS 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 f-oods is able to Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any other bouse in the trade. £_r Comparison' Lvvitkd. p [IEAP 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 stcck of First and Second Clas3 Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, aud Sofa Leg 3, 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 nrar.ee Buildings. Q E W I N G M A _ II I N E S k3 OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COS I. Having bought "Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost. I will seli them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the bent makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. lIKSLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP." Victoria-street, a few dooi-3 above Quick's Stables. pAKVING, GILDIN G, &c. No. 2CO, Q U EEN-ST REE T, Next Redfern's, Photographer. JA S. R. i- "e~~ courgy, Late 57, Wakefiei.d-street. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys'and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 25-. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City C'othiiv.. Mart, 92, Queen-street. /^j K. M C N. A B, \_JT_- Wholes u.e & Retail FAM IL V fiROCE R, 30, QUEEN-STREET. __r Sitiv vi no Sfpr l if. d. "_-. WA IKA T O COAL COMPANY (LIMITED! nre now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Rua waro, Huntly Station, as follows:— 5 tons, and < ndc- 25 tons 17s Cd per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons lfls 6d „ 50 tons, and upwards —35s „ Slack 12s 0-1 „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may bo sent to Mr James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntly, Waikato; or to W. S, LAURTE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Q N SALE DUFFIELD'3 ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. it. Mckenzie. December 3 1877. TLI LOU II ! "pi LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, ilassell, .1. T. ICy n. and Co In sacks, 50s and 100... B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Cm ing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon: RSf The best brand in ths market. Wholesale Agknts- -B. TO2TKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wiioi.ksaf.i3 Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Bcrny's Boncdust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONICS & CO Of U N FIRE OFFICE, O LONDON". [ESTABLISHEII 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost- every descrip tion of Property, at the cm-rent Kates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1576, -__iS.9B-,3GG7. Claims arranged by the Loral Agent, and paid with promptitude and libeniliiy. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recoa-niscd. G. W. BINNEY, Agent. March 13th, 1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMP AN V _____ (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per on, a tt> Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed. Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Gd perton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. PK E A N, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, SHORT! AND-STKEET, Wishes to call attention to his List of Prices for Ordered Work- Men's Elastic-sides, 18/, 16/. and 11/. M«n's Shoes. 10/. 11/, and 12/ G. Men's Watertight-, 16/ and 11/. _ Ladies' Kid Elastic-side.-, 16/ and 11/. Ladies' Shoes, 11/ and 12/6. All other classes of work at accordingly low prices. Repairs done cheap and well. *__. All word that does not give satisfaction, Repaired free of charge.



■O-ÜBLIO NOTIFICATION. By directioa of the Honoura le the Native Minis t^r, I hereby pu'MisU for *gener_l information, the f -.lowing section of the " Waste Lands Administr - tion Act, IS7C," together with a certain notice by the Governor ther.in referred to, and published in the New Zealand Gazette of twenty-socoad day of October, 1-74. J. VV. PKEECE, Land Pur.hise Officer, Shortland, Thames, Match 22, 1878. INCOMPLETE LAND PUKCHASES IN NORTH ISLAND. Section IS — '"""ol- the pnrpife of completing the nego tiations now pending for the purchase of certain Native Lands in t-._ .-ativo L_nd District of '.he Thames, it is hereby ea -cte-1 that < certria no.ice by the G- .veraor, _a.;ed the fif-eeuth day of October, one thousand eight hundred «n-1 soventy fou'-, and pubii-hed in the New Zealand Gazette under the provisions of the 42-d section of ••'ihe Immigration »ml Public "orksAct Amendment Acr, 1571," shall continue in full operation a-(1 e£fe,t as to sill lands affected 1-y the sal*, notice in respect of the purchase of which money ha; been paid on behalf of Her .Majesty until the com pletion of the sud purchase, and whether such lands or any of them _ere or wer,j not passed through the Native L;inds Court previous to the publication cf the aforesaid notice. NOTICE OP INTENTION TO NEGOTIATE JFOK THK PUI'.CU •-. E OF CERTAIN NATIVE tA-D-i IS I'HE iIIO'VINCE OE AUCK- L ._«_>. (ls.) J_iie. F-P.gusson, Governor. A PROCLAMATION. Wherea. b7 "Th < Immigration and Tublic Works Act Amendment Act, 1571," the Governor is, a__on_. other thin.s, euipjwered to enter into arrangements for the acip.ii itiou of particul.tr portions of land iv the island, for the. purpose of mining, for gold, for the establishment of fp.clal settlements, or for the purpo.-es (f railw.y c instruction : And by the -aid Act it is also provided that it shall be lawful for the Governor, whenever he shall have determined to enter into negotiations for th-^ pprchns. of such land, to insert a notice in the New Zealand Gazelle that it is his inteu.ion to enter into such negotiations, and after such notice is inserted it shvdl not be lawful for anyone to purchase or acq.iiief.om the > ative owners any rL.ht, title, or interest, or contract for the pur chase or acquisition from the Native own<rs of any right, title, or in-.erest, in the hinds syec fled in such notice, unless the notice be cancelled by the Gover nor: Proviled that no such notice shall have long.r operation thin for the perk-d of Wo years. Mow, therefore, I, Sir J-mes Fergus >n, th.3 Governor of tie Colon" of Mew Zealand, in pursu ance of theprovisioi-s of the he -einbefore in pa>t recited Act, and in exeic'nj of the power hereby vested in me, do hereby giv* not cc that it is my intention forthwith to enter into negotiations for the purchase from the Native owners of the block or parcel of land situate in the Province cf Anckl.n'!, and described in the 3ch._ule hereto. SCHEDULE. Comme ci: g at Pu'-orckoro, on the western shore cf the Frith of Thames, hence by the ea-torn boundary of the lands comprising ih,f Dist-ict of Waikato. as taken under tho " : ew Z .-land Settle ment Act,' to the north-west an.le of the Haugawera Bock, tliei.ee by the northern houndaiy of Hangawera Bock, the we=t=ru aod northern boundaries of 'he Awaroa 1.1 ck, and the northern boundary of the Man.akahika Block to the River Piako ; theuce by that "river to the junction of the W a karakeke .trcam; thenc. by that steam to the Waihongi Block; th^- ci br the northern boundaries of the Waihongi aid Kahia Bocks to the Kiver Wait a; the:Ci by tb;it river to the Uru h.u Block; thencj by the eastern boundari-s of ti.e Uruh-u an! Mat. in nt a Blocks to the Whare tangata U'ock ; thence by the n utlurn bcu..d.ry of the Wharet in.atu block to th - Tur-ng_moana Block ; thence by the western boundary of the Turan?.. moana Block to Ihe l.iv.r Waihou, thence south wards by that river to the juueti-m cf the Or± stream ; thenc j by a line duoe-.-stto the western boundary of the lands tompri.-ing the 1 istricr, of Tauranga, as taken under the " New Zealand Settlements A-t ;" thenc;! l>y that boundary to th« summit of Te Ar^h.t Mountain; thence by the north m houndaiy of the aforesaid i isirict of Tauranga to the Nga-Kuri-i.- Whare, on the c at : I the I'ay of Plenty ; thenc?. by the East Coa.-t of the North island of - ew Zealand to Cape Colvibe ; th. nee by the shore-.- of the frith of Thames, or Hauia'-ti Gulf, io the point of commence ment at Pnkorokoro aforesaid. Given under the hand of His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Jam-s Fergusson, Baronet, a memb-r of her Majesty's: iiost Honourable Privy Council, Gover nor and Cornmander-in-Ch'cf in and OV-. r her Majesty's Colouy of Mew Z-al nil a d iti Dependencies, and Vie ;-Admiral of the same ; and issued under the seal of the said Colony,' at Wellington, this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundied and seventy-four. DONALD McLEAN. GoD SWE TH( QUKEN ! KY directioii of the Hon. the Native Minister. I hereby publish for general information the following List of Land, under negotiation for purchase in the Thames, Coro mandel, and Patetere Districts. J. W. PHTCEnB, Land Purchase Office. Sci-ikdu-E of Blocks of Laxd under N--GOTIATION FOR PuiiCHASE INT TIIE Thames, Coromandel, and Patetkre DISTKICTS. Name of Block. Area. Tautahanga .. .. .. .. 1,231 Coromandel Foreshore .. .. .. 818 ToTauiti, No. 1.. .- •• •- L-l- TeTauiti, No. 2.. .. .. .. 150 Ahikopp, No. I 282 Te Kanamiroi .. .. .. •■ 33 TeNihinilu .. .. .. .. 51S Waihou West, No. 1 .. .. .. 1,716 Te Ruahine, No. 1 .. .. .. 87 To Ruahine, No. 2 43 Wharekahu 259 Totarapapa .. .. .. .. 126 Te Aroha .. .. .. .. 62,55_s Omaha West .. .. .. .. 1,157 Omaha West, No. 1 212 t unaha West, No. 2 992 Omaha Wet, No. 3 390. TeOnetai, No. 1.. .. .. .. 1,137 ToOn.tai, No. 2.. .. 359 Ruapekapeka .. .. .. .. 1,260 Mangakirikiri, No. 1 .. .. .. 1,683 M-ugakirikiri, No. 3 .. .. •• 1,673 Owh'ao 311 Whitipororua .. .. .. •• 1,215 Telloriic, No. 1 1,210 Tc Welti, Nos. 1, 2, arid 3 .. .. 5,000 Tawhitirahi _- .. .. ■• 1,161 Papatai.. .. .. .. •• 160. Harataunga .. .. .. .. 8,891 Waiau 100 Wharekawa E, No. 1 .. .. .. 10,754 Kereta LO9S Pukerangiora or Ahuroa .. .. -100 Tc Tipi .. .. .. .. .. 3,910 Manginahae .. .. .. .. 147 Knraka South .. .. .. .. 172 Ounuora No. 2 .. .. .. ~ 5,095 Te lpuoMoehtiu .. .. .. 1,769 Waitotara .. .. .. .. 700 Mochau, Cape Colville 72,000 Wjiikfiv.au .. .'. .. .. 41.101 Ohinemuri .. .. .. .. 132,175 Puriri 2.500 Alurau 3,000 Waiharakeke 8.230 Waihou East and West .. .. 40,000 Omotai .. .. .. ..• .. 3 560 Waihou West, No. 2 .. .. .. 839 Waihou West, No. 3 .. .. .. 4.005 Pitone .. .. .. .. .. 4,(U_ Kuaotunu .. .. .. .. 4.556 Oteao .. .. .. .. .. 2,500 Putecere.. .. .. .. .. 249.00. Piako .. .. .. .. .. 200,00) PIANOS, ORG INS, AND lIAK MOI.IUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STRBKT, Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organ:?, 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. JM. oNste it Sale OF PIANOS! PIANOS! and MUSIC! MUSIC! For a short timn MESSRS J. BROWN AND SON, Short and-stieet. will hold a Sale of the above. PIANOS will be sold at LONDON PniC-S for Cash, and all SHEET MUSIC at H_xf Pi.'CE. Concertinas, Flutes. &c, &c, all at Jeduced prices. As this sale is only to last for a short tini-, 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 MUSIiC WAREHOUSE, Shortlan d-street.



-\J A S O N I C HALL, ONEHUNGA. ON MONDAY NEK T, 25th March, A GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT Will be given by the above Company, in the. MASONIC HALL, Onehunga. «_T Tickets to be obtained at Mr. FalwcU's, Chemist. - H E A T R E R O V AL. - Proprietor Mr. !!. J. De Luis. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 25T-.J_IARC„I, FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE FAMOUS __f SALSBURYS TROUBADOURS !^9 Who will conclude in this City their successful Australian and Ne.v Zealand tour, y,__.c_. nas been one continuous triumph, nlaying every where, to LARGE and FASHIONABLE AUDIENCES, and rec.uv.ng universal and ae cidedly enthusiastic prr.i. c from the Press and Publo for their artistic and refined efforts. TO-NIGHT. Will be produced their Original Musical Extra vaganza, entitled, PATCH W 0 R X ! Played by the Troubadours over 1.5-0 night", creating every representation a gen.me t__ore with its we-.th of Spai-klikg Mc_ic and Rollicking Fun. Sa. Remember THE ENGAGEMENT 13 FOR SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY- A3 the Troubadours leave on April 2nd, per s.s. City of Sydney, for America. BOX BOOK NOW OPEI-r. Notwithstanding this fashionable al traction, the usual Dramatic Prices will be adopted:— Dress Circle, if; Stalls. 2/6; Pir, 1/. Reserved Seat Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Booksellers, without extra charge. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. ~s LOYAL ORANGE m INSTITUTION. ®\j_-££iiS_ TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper, and Dance to Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, i37S, at Seven o'clock. Tickets 2s. Gd. each. A. Whisker, Vv.lvf. S_A mHE THIRD ANNIVERSARY &L X BALL, 1 _rv. Under ihe Auspices of No. 14, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, "WILL BE HELD IS THE OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, Ox WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th. 1878. Tickets, ss. Each. __T Mr. Imp oy's Band will be in i-ttencla^ce ~4 C O N C E It T _-&_ .WILL BE HELD IN TH_ TOWN HALL. MAMBRH-GI-, On EASTER MONDAY, 22.\D Apkil IN" AID CF THE F. NtV> OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future a&ver:iscment. I UCKLAND PERMANENT 0O- F%. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Qclen-stkeet. LOANS gi-anted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- ,_ _*-„-__. Total amount ' ing over 7 ■'e<3l,'• Repayable. c. d. £ "s. d_ i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 166 7 6 10yea_3 S3 162 15 3 DEPOSITS reoeiv-d repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. OHOTOGRAPHS OF ROTOMAHANA (LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMU3 & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above f_r Sale. at their Studio, Qi- en-street, Auckland. SSL N.B.—The Best in New Zealand. I__. \TEW __ EAI.A Ni) INSURANCE JM. COM PA XV. FIRE AND MARINE. • Oapital .... .. .. ... _1.0r._._. Reinsurance F-tmd ... ... .. £100,030.- Insurance against LOSS HY_ KIRK of everjs description of Property -tiay _c ejected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'i.in:3. Mer chandise, Good— and Freight Insured, by —Gamers and sailing vesßCJs, Risk- on .Specie mbiect to special arrangements. CST I^OBfiK?. HKt»afl!TL'» P_l!». rf.AUI-_.l_l COAL MINING CO M I PANY i LIMITED*. The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly iluilway Sfirtton. at tiii> following prices, per truck lead of live tons, it bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50. Steam" (screened UK Slaci- -20=. Discount aliened on orders from mo to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over hit) tons',.-! pe;- cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the Hue are requested 10 be sent direct tothe ..lines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Tnun'ri Coal Mines, Huntly. accompanied' by remittance, and the Coal will he supplied without delay. If required in hags, purchasers vv-i;ij>i«.as. for ward these to Mi-es. rail freight paid.:ex*ira charge for lillin;. ba._s. Is. 6 !. per ton. Orders for Auckland and unchuntra recei-. c>i at the. Company'- Olllee. Fort-street, where fur ther information may he obtaiw d. The following are th. rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of live tons:— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12,0 Papnkura .. 3S _ Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoit_i .. 41/_ Tuaknu .. .. 25/ Ot_.h-.hu .. _6Mt Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35 _0 Auckland .. 51,1 Mr. R. TV. Ham.monu ; : _s been apr--"'_*e_. Sole Agent for the Sale, of the Compan ". Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. • FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6, 1877. Wl^TOyw OFFERING 250 TROUSERS Se VEST'S, at 18s. 6L, Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUKE.---TRE_'I. [[Auckland. ON S A L E 4CO casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, _■ ire - Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay. L'nie. Sand, __c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, _ . Builders, Victoria-street. ]