The Auckland Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APEIL 83. 1880.

(P^tbliseed Daily.)

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Shipping. fTNION STKAMSUiJ W \T~^ U COMPANST OF NBV i. tgjb| \ ZKAiaAND (LIMITKD), !L«_s£^A Time Table— Apkil, f'lp gtsbokne, na^ibk. weiilington. LYITELTGN, PORT CHALMIf-RS. AND BLUFF (TBOM QtrKBN-WBKKTWBL&OT.) ateamshlp.l Data of Sailing. Latest PKNOUINt Friday, 23rd. 5 p.m. — Abawata Thursday, 29,10 a.m. — tCalling at Tauranga. BOY TAKANAin, XXI.SON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTT.fLTOS, an-d West Coast Forth (raoM m^hukai ). WANAKA Tne?., 27th, 10 a.m. 3.5 a.m. FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Penguin' Friday, 23,5 p.m. — Arawata Thursday, 29,10 a.m. — •Calling at Hobart Town, FOR SYDNEY, Via KU33ELL. TeAnau Tuesday, 27,4 p.m. — ypR RUSrfKLL ANU KAWAKAWA. Waitaki Kvery Friday, i .pju. TkAnau Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. — " ~ FOR TAURANGA. \TAiTiKI Every Tnesday, 5 p.m. — Pknolin Friday, 23,5 p.m. — ' FOR WHANGAIiKI andMANGAPAT. Waitaki Every Thursday, 8 a.m. — TV CsiKo most ba alongside one hour before »lme «f departure. Pa?3age Tickets mnst bo taken at the office »>e?ore embarkiag. Au klpjd Branch i 63, Qneenstreet. i-K x. Tj^Oß SYDNEY AND )^^^Kj^ V MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s,s. 'HER O,' Captain Logan, will leave Auckland as abovo on or abont SATURDAY, the Ist of May. For frei-.ht.or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-strcot, Auckland, April 21.188 C. SMkIIANUKAU STEAM XTJ_ a H.R V ICE. time table For Week Hndinq April 21: The 8.8. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga Wharf as under- Fur Huiu, Awitu, and Manukau Heads: Saturday, 8 a.m., returning same d*y. Woithor and circumstances permitting. Kor freight, &c, apply to [GUTHRLE & LARNACH CO. (Limited), Or, A. BARNES, Onehanga. ~t i OTEAM TO thk THAMES vJM^i^ r) CONNECTING \VITH •ftSfiWTRX^OHINRMURT, OMAHA, WAl miM^^'TO^ PLAINS, akd MORRlNS lKm&t*^^**** VILLE, PIAXO DISTBICT. * ENTERPRISE' AND 'TE AROHA.' From Aucklund From Thames I Friday. 9 p.m. I Saturday, 9 p.m. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. u-w . HEATH, Manage;. r-K l XTAIPARA STEAMSHIP .c&Dj-^. j\. CO. (LIMITED.) 3 | l||Effiiag? > TIME TABLE. S. S. ' L I L V.' . POR WAIROA SOUTH. Leave Auckland :< Saturday, 21,12 noon Wednesd-iy, 28. 4 pm. Leave Wairoa: Monday, 26, 7 a.m. Thursday, 29,10 a.m. W.' LODDBS, Manager. £&&=*. TZ"AIPAKA STEAMSHIP 1\- COMPANY (LIMITED). ALTERATION OF TIME TABLB. SS. 'KIN A,' Leave for Waipu: Saturd-y, April2lth, 8 a.m. Returning from Waipu: Tuesday, April 27th, 8 a.m. S.S. ' X I N A,1 Leaves for Mangawai: Wednesday, April 28tb, 12 midnight Returning from Manxawai: Friday, April 30th, 10 a.m. Calllne at Little Omaha three and a half hours &rter sailing to and from each place. W. LODDER, Manager. f^^^J^Oß COROMANDEL. dß&a&dsm' TIME TABLE. The p.s. 'ANNE MILBANK' leaves Auckland every TUESDAY, THURS DAY and SATURDAY, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandel every MONDAY, WED NESDAY and FRIDAY, at 12 noon. J. CASEY. |.p O R W_A_ I U X U. ««»=*«£'"' The p.B. OREGON will ieavs fo» Wolukti aounfien— From Onehußßß I From Wainkn Ariril. April. _ v 2i—Saiurday, 9 a.m.tTS Z7— Tneeaay,s p.m. 28— Wednesday, 11 a.m. May May. I—'Satorday, 9 a.m. I—Saturday, p.m. Will sail weather and other cironniatanoef pormittiiiE. Fares, sb. ; Return, 7s 6d. JAI! V^-eights mnst be paid before Goods are CoXlßCtlnv Carte In Town Dally. ' Onehunga Agency at the Office of the Kauri p ,lnt Sawing and Planing Mills. §• -eight Irom Onehunga to Waiuku,7s 6dper ton, ° M. H. ROB. .SMte^ OTiSAM TO HOT SPRINGS, iOXsfe'O MAHUBi.NO I, IIATAKANA, vsaaaotat* rawap, and Omaha. Thes.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For the Hot Springs-Kvery Tueaiay. Thnra day, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. Qnt __. «• Mahurangi-Every Thursday snd Satur- For Ma^»na, &c', &o.— Every Tu'.ffldHy, at 11 a.m. All cargo mnst be down half-an-hour before advertised time of leaving, or it will not be No Parcels or Goods taken without a shipping note. jP"or freight or passage apply to J. CASSYi Juno 0. 1879. ■S-fcte^ wJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA JD BOA, and MANGONUL Tho E.B. lONA will leava every Monday, at 5 n.ni. (weather permitting). Passengers booked Mid (small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAKEI AND MANGAFAI. The e.B. ARGYLE will leave for the above f.Uoa ev»rF Tuesday and Friday, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. GLBNELG, Will leave Queoc-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Monday. 26th Friday, 30th Monday, May sth an 1 Kast Coast, also connecting with &S. KATI EATI for Katiketi settlement. Weather and other cirenmstances permitting. Jjo C«go noelrod after %-% omKQORt Mancgw



Shipping. ?r*^ f^OR LEV UK A (FIJI) -*^ LIRECT. JSj^gS^i ONLY REGULAR TRADER, FIRST WEfCK IN MAY. Clipper brlgantlnc ' ME G MERR IL I E S,' T. Mackay, Commander. This vessel has established a reputation for tho bpeed and letriilarity of her passages. J?he has flrst-class passenger accommodation; BaparaJe Ladies' <'a)iin; spacious deck-house, and no expense is spared to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. 15. TONK3 & CO., A Rents. 4jßg9S3s, T C' K LEVUKA, FIJI. The Auckland Steamship Company. The Cumpany's s 9. 'SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave Auckland positively on or about the sth dsy of May. FARES. Salr on (Single) £10 Return (Single) £16 'Freight,per ten .. .. : £15-3 W. LOUDER, Manager, Auckland Steamship Company. Queen-street Wharf. J?. olt WAITARA, Will leave Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY, April 21. at 1 p.m. For freight or passsgo apply to A. MCGREGOR, Manager. ■ iOsfe^. Qli'iiAM BETWEEN AUCK. |£Hgij£ O LAND and thk THAMES. "' T I M B TABLB! B.S. ROTAMAHANA. i' rom Auckland i Saturday, 2 afternoon From Thames I Saturday, 7 morning Fares i—Slnglo i Saloon, 7s Cd; Steorago, 6b. No Car^ro received witldn half-an-hour ( vertisod time of.loaving. FRASISU & TINNE, Agenta. !-K y TnOHTARANAKI.WAN- J< 4isß>^. V QANUI, WKIiLINGTON, "WMj^^^AND LVTTBLTON. RANGA T I R A, Captain Harvey, Will loavo Onohnnga for Taranaki, Wancanui, Wellington, and LUtclton on TUESDAY, 27th Latest Train for Passenger?, 12 noon For freight or passago apply to CRUff'KSItANK&CO., Agonts, 10, Queen-street, Auckland ; Or A. B ARNB3, (Jnelmnga. Auckland. April 19,1850. rt. i T>ACIFI r MAIL STEAM .^^^^^^ X SHIP COMPANY. vjJwlliiSr' OVERLAND ROUTE TO ■* acSag>-ir"r" KUKOI'K, Via P.M.S.S. Co. to San Krancisco, via Hono lulu connecting with all Overland Rai'wavs in the United States and Canada to New York' or any of tho principal Atlantic Coa^t Ports, and with the unnvallod steamships of tho Whito Stir, Inman, ami Cuniu-rl lines from New York to Liverpool, London, or Paris. ___„ To Steamer. Com'd'r. San Fran- To . Cisco. Sydney. " Tuesday W eddy Zcalatidia .. H. Chevalier April 27 — City o£ Sydnoy H.C.Ueurborn May 25 " — Australia ..W.Cargill Juno 22 May 5 City of N. York W. li. Oobb July 20 June 2 And Every Four Weeks thereafter. First-class through to Kngland, from £08. Steeragi', including bedding and all neces saries, £37 10s. First-clas3 Tickets good for sixmonttis, »hould passengers wish to ftoo at Honolulu or any American cities en route. Return Tickets t'> Sydney, good for six months, issued at 10 per cent, discount. All passengers from Coast ports must present their ticket* for berthing. For full particulars, apply to ' S. A. BEARDSLKY, Agent, Lower Queen-street. jSfcsSa. rBIHE NEW ZEALAND sSlSPifci. .1 SHIPPING COMPANY «||P!*||&. LIMITED Hrad Office : Christchurch, N,Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. HE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. The HURL"NUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAICI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PARKORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 ' WANGANUIII3P RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the higheel olass at Lloyd's, purchased or built speciall-to meet the requirements of tho trade between the United Kingdom and Nerr Zealand. The saloons and state cabina are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding end all cabin flttingß. The dietary scale la most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired' d the Bhips are commanded by experienced mas Tho Company also charters ships of the hlghes olass as required, and vessels are despatched Tom London to each of tho principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company baa always Bhips loading home ward from Now Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can bo made at the Head Office Chriatohurch, at any of the Branches in Colony Branch—93, Qttekn-streht. Auckland Conveyances. ■VTEWTON AND PONSONBY J3I OMNIBUSSHS. KRLLY & JOBSON, PKorRi&TORS. Time Table. Leave Union Bank at following timei:—At and fiom 8 a.m. to7p.m., every fifteen minutes: at tho hour a^d half hour, via Grey-street; at quarter to i:nrl quirt?r past, via Victoria street. Extra 'Bufscs leave at 7 10 a.m. via Grey street, leaving Three L.mps at 7.10 for town 5 7 and 6.7 p.m. via Urny-street. NIGHT 'BU -Si'-S.—9and 10 p.m.. via Viet Tia street and Grey-str< et retpctivcly. Saturday, every hal f-hour from 8 io 11 p.m. The 3.30 p.m. 'iJns will pass t*io College on wet aftei nooi/s for the convenienc s of scholars S7l QUICK'S TIME TABLB ID 0 FROM AUCKLAND AND WHAU. eaves A uckland: Leaves Whau I 12 uoon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. 3p.n, Saturday—Leaves Auckland, 2 p.m. and IO.iJO p.m. Spturday—Leaves Whau 8.30 in. and 5.3 p.m C O D L~ INS • TIME TABLE: Leaves Onehunga— Leaves .Auckland— 8.15 a.m. 12 noon 2,30 p.m. i 30 p.m. Saturday nights— 6.30 p.m, I 11 p.m. Special Coaches as per Agreement. WHAU AND AUCKLAND COACH TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland : Leave Whau: 11.30 am. 9 a.m. i p.m. 2 p.m. Saturday's 1 ime Table: 2.30 and 11 p.m. | 9 a.m. and J. 30 r.m. LAWRENCE TIERNEY, Proprietor. KELLY'S hOYAL MaIL LINE or COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs, and Taurnvga, leaving Taoranga overy Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesd'y, Thursday, and Satur day Through to Napier. Wednesday, «t 8 a.m. Fare, £5. i ivery and Haitiritables, ■■"pring-strcet. Tauranea. Biißßieß, Waggonet es, and v ehieles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street. SM O G O" I R E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Ruiis a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo Horses and Buggies on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIV V AND BAIT STABLER ALP?fANDKA.



Business Cards. HjPUTHBERTSON COMMISSION AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, Durham-street (Premises, .'ately occupied b] Messrs Bargood, Son & Ewon). Agent for Moesrs 11. Haege and Co.'a Gormai Cloths. Tweeds, and CoatinKS. dTI O S B O R N E WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, PRODUCE AND FRO VISION MKRCHAN3 LOWER QUEEN-STREET. m H O S. J. HAKBOTI, STKAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST AUCKLAND HW A I T E ; o TVIANUFAOTnurNO Tinsmith, FORT-STRKET, Wishes to Inform the public that ho is the onlj one in the Province, who devotes the whole o: his timo to tlio abovo business, and with hii facilities for working and modern appliance! can defy computition. T X E LA w i) Dno T H E B S JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER I.IANUFACTUKKBS Impostors of Sn.drtic.rs' and rtootraakarr. Maohip.ory, li!n-/Ibh and Foroijoi J.oathor, Saddlery, Saddlers ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bo'ting, Snotlon and Delivory Hcwo, &o. Warehouses: Vulcan Kane and Hltfh-Btreol, Works! Panmui'O, Anoldand. Conatituenta' orders promptly and oarofnJl; executed fcjl G. SINGLETON, ELECTRO-PLATE II AND GILDER, VICTORIA Si'RBBT WKBT, AUCKLAND (Near Ciiapkl Stkkkt). Spoons, Forka, Cruets, Salvors, Taa and Coffee Sets, Rcplated and Ropairod. Pins, Broo ea, Chain", and Rings Gilt oqual tc ow. at reasonabl ltutos. A fi rp U 11 N E X, 1-3.. \J< -IS LAND -iND KSTATK AGKNT, Tauranqa, (Until recently Rosirtont Government Knglnooi aud Surveyor, which position l\n held for up. wards of twolvo yearn), will bo liappy to fiirnifil) reliablo information regarding Nativo and othoi Lands throughout the liay of Plenty 1 istrict. HAMES UAUKIAGB AN£> DRAY FAC "'"■>/. JAM E S M~A CXI E, PEOrRIETOK, VICTORIA STKKKT KAST, AUCKLAND, Ropairs of Kvory Description in Wood and Itoe neatly execute d on tho Showiest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, W N.B.—Country Orders paD dually attended to. y.oiiK <^ op p p t, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT NO. 8, QUEKN-STJKEKT. ¥. gi;;ijohs & Toi .a , WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLES LEY-STREET Auckland. JA N D J. S OPP ET. • Freeman's Hay Steam Milt.B, And No. 101, Lower Queon-stro^t Wharf, Auckland E E AND POT 1 E B COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Blue Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market prices. R& W. II E L A B V S FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, SIIOitTLAND STKEiiT. Families waited uron ('aily for Orders in any cart of Town or Suburbs. Primo Corned Beef and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand, cecial attention iven Shipping. Cfl AR L P. S PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &c Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scalo from Rough Skctcheß or Traced. Addres^oF, & c, Illumiuatod in tho Highest Style of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Litographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highwoj Hoards. OFFICE —Corner of Shortland and O'Conneli Streets, Auckland. [Established 1868. ■Jl/TR. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.E.. SURGEON DENTIST.S WAX E F I EL D. S[T RfE ET, Near Qucen-strcot, Tt/T R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium, Address, care of Mr Nowton Fairs, Musio seller and Stationoor, Queen-street. JAMES GATE X CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, iioisson-street, Close to Wkllington-strkkt. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL COLOUR, & GLASS MKKCHANTB linportersof PtiperhanKinKs, Scrim. Ptiinta, Oils Turpentine Colours, Varnishes. French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, ami Photographs Glass, Picturo Frames and TapesUy Moulding Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashee Doors, &o. Glass cut to sizo, and carotull; acked.-95 and 97. QUEEN-STREET. MR. F. LAST 3urgron dkntlst, Wellkslky-steeet West. Artiflolal Teeth made on the most approvei principles. A complete set from iSSj Slngl Teeth, from 6a. Teeth Stopped, Scaled, and Extracted, Children's Toath regulated. Established 1855. BY APPOINTMENT. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Pictur Framo. Looking G'assand Window Comic Manufacturer, Shortland-etreet, Auckland. Mrs Leech, in returning thanks to the Publi for thepatronnge Recorded to her late husbanc Mr John Le"ch, would respectfully solicit continuance of the same, as the Business, in all it Branches, will bo still caried on as heretofore and tho same aualitv of work guaranteed XT P E T 11 V MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, &O\, 2!, VICTORIA STKKKT, Two doors below Holland and Butler's. '. Diamonds and every other Stone carefully S< ana Re-set. - Jewellery Made to JOrder and Neatly Repairei ■"f jT~ QWINNEIUOI » »■• ti» O AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHA Sa-81'REKT, (NKXT SHAKESPEARE HOTBL). X Introduced Steam Power, he Is no Droparod to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent oft the price of all common work. MF Country Orders punctually attended to,



Business Cards. F. C C> O P E R, o SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, UPPBR QUEEN-STRI ET, AUCKLAND, Three Doors abovo tho A rmy and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, I.cgg'ngs, fee., &c, mado to order on the shortest notice. Charges moderate. pAULI AND LODGE, BOOT & SHOKMAKffRS, ILiEANGAHAPJE ROAD, NEWTON. A largo Stock of. Colonial-made Boots of every d»scri|>tion on hand, or mado to order, at Pricc3 that will defy competition. WISH i£ n AND <5 O iC WHOLESiLE, Hi'.ii'rmc, I; Vwnx BUTCHHiP.S, Qae*ii-sts«es, next Bank of Net* 's<jalan4 Auckland, Poultry of ail kinda di-e^uad to csrile/. Prim* Smoked ToEgnea, Eom>cnrcd Barou. Covaofl Kae/ on Sala in U'.tkc (iusatiKoß l N.B.—Dealeru In Gams. Uvo Pheasants £er warded to all parts o" tho colony upon receipt of ordor.Fr.inilles waited nn iv town ornnburbs, JAMES 11. P. U C H A NA N, MONUMKNTAL MASON. MARBIjK AND STONIt MKROHANT. AND GENBRAL BUILDER. (Established 18 6 2.] VICTORIA - STREET KAST, same Side an Greyhound Uotel. N.B.—Designs of all kindc of above work for wardod to Town cr Cruntrv on application. IL SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPKNTKR, AND JOINER, VULCA;: LANE. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of tho Bnildlng Trado xooutod by Kxporioncod Workmon. Shop Fronts, Ofilce Fittings, &c. &.o. CITY KAKKKY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STKEET, Auckland. loinq and Ground Sugar Always on Hand W. R. WADD EL L. [Established 1554.] EDWARD HARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICIIBUKY'S BUILDINGS, QUEKN-STRKET. UraTAIII.ISHBD ISia.l Ch AX X E KliOT HX R S (Lsto Cromblo'B), Royal Fink Am' Photosbaphio Gallbkibs, Opposite Union Bank, Qocon-street, Auckland. Firßt-claus FortraitH, from C.D.V. to Life Site at modoratopi'loo?. Childroo'H I'ortr iltntakon inotantunoously, J AM E S B UTCH ER, *9 OARTKI!, OONTKACTOK, &C. Goods (Jai-tod nnd Uollvi>rcil from shiy'u Bide on Shurtebt Notice. 13ii!!ar,t Saypllod Nowcastlo snd Bay of iHlando Cos). Also, Firewood (out or niu'uti ros^onablu. r*i c o Li k, X • BABKKTMAKER, QUKEN-3IREET, (Opposito tho Albert Hotel.) Every Description of Baaketwork mado and Ropairod ou tho Shortc st Notico and most Reasonable iTorms. A liberal allowance mado to Wholosalo Customers. Just Oponod a choico selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Piizo was awarded to T. Cole for the bi^st Collection of Baskets at tho Agri cultural Show hold in Novombor lust. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPKK-RULER, Next tho Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registers, Bakors' and Chemists' Day Books, Band and Choir Music Books, RULKD AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUHtn AND MAGAZTNK3 P.OUN ILLIAM DAVID DALLEN (LatoO. Burton), Baker and Confectioner, Queen-it roet. Wedding Orders, Balls, Supper and Evening Parties punctually attcndcJ to on reasonable terms. Gentlemen and Ladies, (Jommodlous Dining Rooms, wHh lytry convenience. Ga3 Apparatus for Cooking. Meals served up on tho shoitcstnotice. \\T ARN OC X BROTHERS, V? SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durham-street, Auokland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins and Donos, TAIT BROTHERS MAKBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS, Monumonts, Head-storms, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions exeontod n * Suporior Stylo. Prices and Designs free on application. Address! CORNER OF RUTLAND & LORNE-STREETS' AU OKLAND. Painters. Glaziers, &c. ■VTEW PAPERHANGINGS JIN 1880. Large and Small Buyers of Paparhanglngs wll do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsriianginos, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warkiioube, 28 & SO, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Where may bo inspected ono of tho largest and bcßt-solected stocks of Paperhangings in Now Zealand, From dd pjr picco to tho most costly. GILT . & STAINED PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING] In Great Variety. Picturk-Framimo in all its branciib 0, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colour*, Ulasa. Varnis'os,- Brushware, Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &c. Holland & butler, Oil and Class Merchants. ttix ' in glewood'&"' adamant,' 523 Packages paper hangings APKKHANGINOJj, Scrims and Hessians, GILT MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Shoot, and Ornamontal), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc Whito, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Anti-corrosive Paint, Brushes, Colours, Glue, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shades N.B.— Notwithstanding tho extra duty on PAPKRHANGINGS, wo aro ftill offering tho lai gcßt and best selected stock in tho Colony at tho suinc Low Prices as borotoforo. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STRI'ET, AUCKLAND, and POLLEN-STREET. BHORTLAND TT^NCOUP.AGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ATKINSON & CO., Paint & Vaenish Manufacturers, Beg to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland that thoy can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, ready mixi-d for uao in r.ny shade for House Paiuting at 7n 6d per gallon. Hematite for Ship Painting .. 6s per gallon. Black for ~ „ .. 6s por ga'lon. First-cinss Oak Varn'sh, stands well in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in one ga lon tins, 10s. The undersigned being anxiou3 to prove the superiority of their IMntsagainstall others, are urepared to contract for the Puinting aud Varnishing of Buildings. ATKINBON & CO., Newmarket, Oct Wellesley-streit Entrance to Market.



Ironmongrerv. -j i\ PER CENT. -| /k CASH DISCOUNT (TO KEDUCESTOCK) ALLJOWED TO (PURCHASERS OF rpABLE T7-NIVKS IAULK IVNIVE3 Jjionicft, ORICB. SPOONS, S T C. POONS, OCC. J. & J. D ick:e:y ' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. Money. CIASH Advanced on approved security. j Money invested without charge. E. K. TYLER. Valcan l^ane. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COIiKMAN, Solicitor, Ccner of Queon and Shortland-streota. MONEY TO Ij&sxij iv ittrge or small sums at a moderato rate of intereet.- Jackson and Rubsoll. Bolicitors. MONEY TO LEND, iv large or smal gams, at usual rates ot intorest. CONNELL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at low rates of interest.—Mr R. Laishley, Kolioitor. Hlch-ptreet A UCKLAND PERMANENT J\. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IrIVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office:—93, Qoeen-street. LOANS granted npon approved socuritlus 0 Freehold or Leasehold Properties n sums o £20 to £6.000, principal and intorest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for overy £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p ._ Wl , o ir Total amount Ing over rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d 4 years _ .. .. 12 6 130 0 0 6 years- _ .. 9 2 143 9 2 8 years _ _ .. 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received from members or others upon which Intorest s allowed as follows I— Sums lodged for six months—7 % per annum Sums withdrawable at seven dayß' notice—s % per annum. JOFN BATGER, '"eorotary. Drapery. ■p DW I N HOLLO WAY, In returning thanks to tho publio for the liberal patronage accorded to him while Partner In tho firm of Holloway, Garllok, and Gran well, bogs to solicit a con tinuance of tho same in his JJEW ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TO HEWINS*. GROCERS. QUEEN-STREiCT, Which he will OPEN on SATURDAY, March 6, with a very SELECT AND CHEAP STOCK OF GENE IVA L DRAPERY AND j^IILLINERY, BOUGHT FOR CASH, Which will enable him to Sell at a SMALL ADVANCE ON WHOLESALE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is under tho Management of Mrs Varnom, for several yoars with Mr T. Short, of Auckland. V\7" ELLESLEY HOUSE. •AUTUMN AND WINTER, ISSO. A. LOVETT Haa now brought forward tho whole of his NEW STOCK of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY for the present and coming season, and invites the Ledies of Auckland to inspect it. The prices will be found to he as low or lower than at any o'hor house in the city, no matter how much puffing they may do. In tho Millinery Department we stiall show every Novelty of the Season. A good staff of Millii'era employed, and orders promptly executed. A good stock of Dress Goods in plain and Jancy matorials, winceys. &c. , Ladies' Winter Jackets, Ulsters, and Skirls Calicos. Sheeting 3, Flannels. Blankets, Quilti, Toilet Covers, all good value Ladies' and Children's Under-wear, a fresh , lot, cheap \ Infants' Robes, Gowns, Head Squares, Silk ' j Hoods, Hats, Sec. Ono Shilling in the £ Diecount on all Casl > Purchases of 20s and upward?. > Country orders promptly attended to. Please Note the Address: A. LOVETT, Weluesley-stbeet, Auckland



j Public 2<lotices. JtVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.-J. S. Jli Cohley, Tailor, S-c, bRKS respectfully to intimate to his customers and the public gener ally that, having leased these commodious premises known as New Zealand House, Short land Crescent, where in futuie he will carry on his business, tie hope! by strict attention, com bined with moderato charges and good work manship, to continue to merit that patronage that has bean bo liberally bestowed on him for tho past nine years.JP.S.—All garments made on the promises under tho immediate supervision of J. S. C. JC. P E L II A M, « LADDER & BAKROW MAKER, 49, VICTORJCA-STSEitT. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, narrows, I'arrow Whr-rl.", Clo'.hcs Horses, Clothes Box.-s, Travelling Che:.ts, &c, on hand o: ma-io to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop mid Oflicj Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on tho phortest notion. N.B. : ladders, Stop 3 and Barrowa lent on hiro. T IVEHY AND BAIT STABLES, J_J VIC lOUIA-STIIB ffi FOR HIRE—A great variety of Orarc and Ci.osk Carriages. Broughams, mid Wbddtng Carriaoks, with Gray Horses; Buggiun, single and double-scat! d. hocded and opon ; Single or Pair of Horses; Breaks for Pio.MO Parties. 'Busses may aUo be had forconveiiiiK Parties to Concert-", &c. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Charges moderato. F. QUICK, Proprietor. TAUND ' X Y. Wo beg mo it rcspecfully to inform the inhabi tants of: Auckland and neighbourhood that we havo commenced ho Laundry. P.u sines tat Shelly Hcach Road, Ponsonby, where Washing, Mangling nnd Ironing will bo done on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. We u^o no friction either by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by us will wear much longer than whon washed in the usual mnnncr. All Clothos will bo fetched to tho Laundry md returned to the ovvnora free of chargo for carri ago. ].ace Curtains dressed.— Yours respectfully .1. & A. MILLS.—P.S.: Orders may be left at Mr Campbell's, Stationer, Quoen-streot. El DEN YALE POST-OFFICE. It. S. ALLAN, Family Grocer and Tea Dealer, Valley ltoad. AGENT for tha Auckland Evening Star. "VfOTICE.— The Lady about Town writes i_T to say that Williams's is the Cheapea Hourc in town for Fancy Drap;ry and f-'mal Goods. A splendid I,t of Ladies' Underclothing Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all priceß, from 2it a yard); a nica variety o£ Gilt and Black Brooches and Harrises, cheap. Ladies from tho ronntcy would do well to bny their irrods lit Williams's, Cheapest House in to en, foot of Grcy-stroct, four rtoors. from Markot entrance (opiiosita Dampier's). Ooen till 9 p.m. undersigned, liavin<r taken over the I Busincsa lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes by s-tnet attention to business to merit a sharj rf tho support so liberally awarded to Ilia predecosaor. JOHN BUttGKSS, SinrriNU and Family Butcher. Noar Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs miMBER ! TIMI3KR !—REDUCTION JL IN PRICE. 'J'ho Shortlund Saw-mill Company have no immense fctocks. but will meet the market by silling at Lowest Current Rates. Tho quality of their Timber in well known. Tongued and Grooved and Rusticated Boarding not to ba surpassed in New 'A aland. Special lines in Second-class.—CustomUouse-streei West, 3rd April, 18S0. TMPROVEMENT I IMPROVEMENT! K. H. BARTLKTT. Respectfully calls tho attention of tho peoplo of Auckland to the fact that ho is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonab.o prices, at hid studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovorod by Mr Hem, a popular photographor in Boston. Mass.. U.S.A., nnd lias b-en practised by hini since 1861. All though this method of beautifying photographs is utte.nded with much careful manipulation, tho result is very patisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to uir. Ho guarantees theso photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as timo und climate has no damaging eflect on them. Please call and inspect our work. IIIES, C. S X I N N E R, \S k NKWMARKKT. Will in future, conduct Busincß3 at the Shop ad joining Mr W. liogg, Groctr. A Well-solcctod Stock of Fruit will ahvaya bo on ?ale. SPKCIAL NOTICIC—In addition to tho Fruit Department, Mrs Skinner has decided to ooou a Se;cct Registry for fcicrvants. V^ X R V O N E Should Visit jiy SHOW ROOMS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. EART H!E N W A R E, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro astonisiird at iho LOW PRICKS. EDWARD LEWIS. m B. G U X S T & C 0., Smr and Fahcy Stkam Biscuit Bakeks, Melbouenk. robertson brothers, grocers, symonds strkkt, Agents. a O H I L I P, saddlur and harness makkb, Kaeawgaiiape Road, Newton (Opposlto the Medical Hall). In commencing business at tho above Address A. Philip rospocttully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in tho Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will onablo him to givo satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made and re airkd at Low Hates, and with Despatch. ■VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND J3l WORKS. GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRB WORKER, Karangahapk Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and flxo.i at is per foot, wirework, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order, Repaiis neatly executed. 7^{ ~T M C E X 1 E E, OARPKNTKU, JOINER, &C, NO. 5. AIDERT STRKET (Closo to the Market). FORMkRLY WITH J, C. PELHAM. Ladders, Barrows, Steps, Boxes, &c., of everj description. Shop and Ofllco Fittings made Jobbing and Repairing Donk. —- w- i T H - E F Q X D V./* IRONMONGKR, StO., PARNELL. General Furnishing Ironmongery.—A nevs and well-solectod Stock of Holloware (of.. all kinds), Cutlery, &o. Builders' Ironmongery.—Nails, &c, atlowesi prices. This Plumbers' Department is carried on a usual. Orders rapidly exeouted in town or country. Shoot Zinc, Spouting, and other Material supplied to builders. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FAE. MERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Caeli Purchasers o: Hideo, Sheepskins, Wool. Tallow,Boeawax, &C. Sec, at highest markot ratss. In any quantity. Conpignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate caah remittancaß returned at satiafao koryrato,. mKLAND BROS> , TJiKUE'^B AND I-EATHKR AKUFAaTtTRBBS Auckland. MR. FAULDKR, Sole Contractor to tht City Council for tho Emptying of Eartl Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepare! to attend punctually to all requests rcgardim tho above. Persona desiring to have the sai< places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, o otherwise, can ' vo the same rione by leavini a notice, either veibal or written, with th. Irmp3ctor of .Nuisances, City Counoil Office Queen-street. nn<' THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK X LAL.D. Both Males ni.u Femnlea in request. Alb Married Couples without encumbrance ZS" The above will find suitable and lucratrv employment by applying Servants' Home and Registry, Corner HaiiagtoD & WiUis-streetß.Taararanß



Public Notices, rjl E N C I N G. Post ana Rail, Wire, Palings and Corrugated ; Iron Fences at lowkst rates. Small jobs attended to, nnd o'.d fences repaired. Posts, Kails and I'ulings for Salo by SAM. WHITE, BRIGHTON, PARNKLL. Orders may bo loft..with Winstone Bros., Custom-house-street. "pDEN TERRAIN POST OFF'SE. MORLEY~AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILVT GROCERB, KDEN T::rrack. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle , and Eilyett), solicit tho patronage of the public Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. "DOMES! BONES! BONES Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bonn Mil's, and at No. 101, Lower Quean-sireet, by ft 7. SOPPET VT E W fl/T AGAZINES! 1 NEW MAGAZINES! NKW MAGAZINES! ! NKW MAGAZINES! NEW MAU.AZINKS! ! The Underpinned has now ' 0 N SAI. E, " Leisuro Hour," for 1879 " Sunday at Home," for 1879 " Infanta' Magazluo." for 1879 " Children's Friend." for 1879 " Tho Prize," for 1879 "Littlo Wido-Awake." for 1879 " Tho Sunday Masazine," for 1879 "Good Words." for 1879 , "Family Herald," for 1879 " London Society,'' for 1878 •' Day of Host," for 1879 ; "Golden Childhood." for 1879 " Chatterbox," for 1879 " Onco A Week," for 1879 , KTO. JiTO. KTC. A few of LETTS POCKET and ROUGH IiIAIUKS on Hand, ana Offered at Reduced Rat^s. EDWAED WATTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONARY. 100, QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND fllL-CLOTHING 1 OIL-CLOTHING! i A. B. d onald' ship-chandler, sail, tent, and taupaulin m4.ker, Queen and Fokt streets, Has plea3ure in caling attention to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK 1 OF OIL-CLOTHING, Which ho is now Selling at VERY LOW PRICES. A. B. D. would take thfa opportunity of thank ; ins tho Shipping Community atd General Public for the very 1 beral suppoifc accorded to ; him in the past, and assures them that no 1 efforts shall ba wanting on hi 3 port to merit • their continued confidence. i . Special Prices to Storrkeipers and , WnorKSArs Buyers. ipOOTBALLI FOOTBALL! W^W. ROBINSON, TomccoNifr, 98, QUEEN-STRKET, Haa on hand a Largo Assortment of Rugby Foothills. Vanity Fair, Richmond Gem, and Old Judgo Tobaccos and Cigarettes, i Sole agent for tho Celobratjd Club-House Cigar. WEYRK, Enniskillen House.—Glovea, Gloves—Two hundred dozen The Lepine, better than Joeephlue, in all the new and fashionable colou'S of the season, and a great variety of Josephine Gloves I will se 1 first choice, at 2s 6d pair, worth Is 6d. 30 dozen Back Lepine, two-button, 3s pair, worth 4s 6i ; 50 dozen New Co'ours, two-button, 2s Cd, wotth 4s. I havo a variety of New Hats (trimmed anduntrimmed), New Ribbons in great varieties. Come ard see my New Coraets. The Hoofo and Shoes I must get rid of at any price, 200 Long Ostrich Feather, new colours, at 5s 6d, Cs6d, 7«Cd; worth 12s Gd. Lot Ladies Winter Jackets. O GENTLEMEN FURNISHING.— For Snlo, two large-wingrd Wardrobes, one or picked niottlol kauri, and one of rich cedar; plato glass fronts, and fitted up with polished mottled kauri drawers and trajs. Also, one largo Sideboard, pretty Cheffoniers, and Chests of Drawers of rich mottled kauri, at very reasonable prices for cash. WILLIAM NORIUK, Mottled Kauri cjabiwrt Manufacturfr, Top of Shortland-street. TJJARKWOBTH, MAHUKAKGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and thepublio he has resumed Business in tho Old Premises, known as "Thomson's lemparanco Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has always received. i Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Eire. ' THGURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL would do wet communicate with EDWIN ROBEKTSON, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Devonport Road, Tauranga, Who can alwa/s provido Conveyances of every description. l.aoieV and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Pack Horses; aIBO, Experienced Drivers and Guides at an hour's notice. Charges most i reasonable. Telegrams Jpromptly attended to Ncta the addxeas > HoteJa. PACIFIC HOTEL QUEEN-SIREE!', AUCKLAND. : MP. JOHN GILLANDERS (For 11 years in tho employ of Mr M. Corcoran at the Greyhound and Metropolitan Hotels) begs'o announce to liin numerous friends and i tho public that ho has Leased tho above Well known and Central y sitmited hotel, and trusts that, by attention nnd civility to tho public, to merit a fair share of their patronage. Tho Wines, Spirits and Malt Liquors of tho Best Brands only. P. 3 — Firit-class Stabling. JOHN GILLAN I) ER S. Proprietor. I CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, FORT ' \J STREET, AUCKLAND. W. SPARGO. havJEgassumedthe Proprietor , ship of the above liotol.will bo glad to welcome the general public of Auckland and his Wai kato friends. W.S. is determined to spare neither trouble nor ' expense to make his House a pleasant and popu ar rC3ort. ATAMATJiA HOTEL, j BATLEY, KAIPAKA. THE BRIGHTON OF THE NORTH. G. H. POWL EV, Proprietor. • A First-class Hotel, well-built, well-furnished, and prettily situated on the queen of rivere. For " Invalids, Families, and Couples ppsndiuß their • honeymoon, a more omiet or delightful retreat could not bo found, Charges moderate. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE c STORIES' POINT, a J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. d Accommodation fcr Travellers. Paddle Horses " on Hire. I <iWAN HOTEL, MECHANICS' BAY. p. vivTan ■. Begs to intimato that WINE 3, SPIBITS, CHAMPAGNE, ALE*, &,"., are carefuUy Packed and Forwarded to any address. i 0 Dinnera provided for Societies, Clubs, Fami lies. Picnic Parties, and others. '6 Only the Choicest Liq.nors kept. IiILJ.IARD-ROOM, :a i« ewiy nttea up witu ono of the Best Tablss,



Amusements, /■^ H O R A L HALL, Lessee _.. Mr Samuel Laznr camilla. urso's grand concerts. Director Mr Frederic Luer Under tho distinguished patronago of His Ex cellency tho Governor and Lady Robinson. THE LAST TWO CONCERTS Will take placo- FRID \Y, 23rd APRIL SATURDAY, 21ui APRIL CAMILLA. FIFTH GRAND CONCERT C/MILLA FIFTH ckand CONCISKT FIFTH grand CONCERT URSO UKSO by WILL PLAY /CAMILLA TTRSO Camilla U rso " CONCttRTU mknSJki-' /CAMILLA TTRSO mlShn" (Jamilla Utso TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT IHIS (Feiday) EVENING. PROGRAMME:- PART FIRST. 1, Duo for two Pianos — Rondo Brilliant, op. 73 Chopin Mkssks SAt-KET and Scherek. 2, Civat'na f'om "laFavorita" Donizetti SIQNORA AGNE4 PaLMA. 3, Piano Solo—"ArabcSqua" .. Schumann Mr Augusts Sauret. 4, Cavatina from J. Ma-tin .. D7niz2ttl Miss Jennik Sarqknt. 5, Violin Solo—" Concerto in E," op. Cl Mendolsrohn CAMILLA URSO. PART BKCOND. "y (a) Nocturne io B flat Chopin 1. Piano ( (b) "Ti rki;-h March," Solo ( from " Ruins of ) Athens'' .. .. Beethoven Mr AuonsTE Saurkt. 2. Song—"' Good Night, Farewell" Kucken Signora Agnes Palma. 3. Violin Solo—" La Melancolio " Prume CAMILLA UR3O. i. Romanza — "Ca'l Me Thino Own".. _ ITalo^y (Violin Obligato by Mdme. Urs:)) Miss Jennie Saroent. 5. Duo from "Msi-tha" .. .. Flotow Miss SiRGE.nt and Siosora Palma. Prices of Aimission: — FRONT SKATS, Reserved and Num bered OS. SECOND SEATS 3S. GALLERY 2S. SEATS and TICKETS for all parts of the House can now be had at tho AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. N.8.-OMNIBUSSE3 from the Suburb! will ran to the Choral Hall between 7 and 10 o'clock p.m., and the North Shore Ferry Steamers will also wait for those desirous of attending the Concerts. TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, April 21, /CAMILLA IT RSO WILL PLAT "RONDO PAPAGKNO" (Krnst), AND "VALSE CAPRICE" (WIENIAWSKI). Watchmakers and Jewellers. CLEARING-OUT SALE FUR ONE WEEK. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY iWNo Reasonable Offee Refdsed.^j 25 per cent. Discount for Cash Buyers. J« H O W D E N, SHORT LAND-STREET. "DRESENTS! PRESENTS In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWET LERY at considerable reduction till further notice Having a large Stock on hand, and a farther Shipment per ' Rigarooms,' I am in a position to ofior to tho publio such liberal discount that will defy compatitioo. An Inspection of my Window, and the prices marked must satitfy all. Sterling Silver WaUham Lever Watches, at 50?. Warranted. Sterling Silver English Levor Watches (Capped and Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. Sterling Silver Horizontal Watches (LadiOB1 and Gents'i, from £5. Warranted. Ladies' and Gents' Gold Watches, from £310s to • £25. Clocks (tho Largest Assortment in Auckland) of every Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepiece, at 7s 6d, to the Draw ing-room Clock, at £30. Gold Alberts, from 30s; Ladies' Chains, from 50s. Before making your Purchases please walk up to 21S. Queen-street (Opposite to tho Market), and inspect my Window. ALFRED ALEY, Watchmaker & Jkweller. Insurance. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of eveiy description and Content nsured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gam, and Cargoes generally inßurod to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, th Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates, cad Office.JATLckland. A. BOARDMAN Manage r. "\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Xl COMPANY. Capital JSI.OOO.OOC Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £UO,00( Insurance against LO?S BY FIRK! of everj description of Property may be effected wltt this Company at Lowest Rates. Hullii Insured for the Voyap» or Time, Mer chandiso. Goods, and Freight Insured, bj Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Hisks on Woe subject to special arrangement. Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGHi P. PIERCE. Manager. TTNION INSUKAJNOJB COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000.00( AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, next to the Colonial Ban* I FrRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Cubhent Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. ■\TURTH SHORE AND WADJS 1-lNi ROYAL MAIL COACHES. Time Table : Leave the Flagstaff Hotol, North Shore, ever; MONDAY, WKDMCSDAY, and FRIDAY on arrival of the 9 a.m. boat from Auckland calling at the Lake, Lucaa Creek, and Dair, Flat. Leave Wade Hotel every TUESDAY, THURE DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m., far th North Shore. FOR HlßE—Buß^ita » every descriptloi Waggonettes, break sand Coaches, L&die and. Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Special Coi veyancos on hire for picnic parties to the Lai and all parts of the North, with or wltftoi drivers. O. G. QUICK,



Amusements. mHE ATRE ROYAL. Manager Mr. J. B. Steele. SUCCESS! SUCCESS! SUCCESS 1 TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), APRIL 23, Tho Great liacing Drama, FLYING SCUD! FLYING SCUD! Cot. Mulligan Mr J. B. Ptkfxtc N-it Gosling MrK. U. llavguatti Characteis by compauy. Intense Excitement over the Great Rice Scone« Th.3 beat ever pcoduced in Auckland. SPricE s —13, 2s 6J, Is. iiox-offl cc at Upton's.S! T> A C E NIGH T S. BOXING ! BOXING ! ABE HICIiEN, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, An I the MESSRS. J. & A. WEST, Tho World-renowned Gymnatta, Swordsmen, and Boxers. inilailo tot other talent. Will give a Grand Atholttlo Kntertiiinmeut, at the Albeit Hal), | TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), AND SATURDAY. 1.'00r3 opea at 7.30. to camraonco at S p m. ADMISSION : 33, 2). rpEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT.- ADMISSION FREE. | Tlio Auckland Pioneer Lodco 1.0. G.T. will tj hold their Month'y Tcmi-cranco Knterlainrncnfc f: 'IV-NIGHT (iMday), thel 23rd-St, Goorge'g ) Day-commencir.g at 8 p.m. sharp. Tho Rev. Mr Webb and Mr Ucorgo litmus will address tlio meeting. Select Programmes of Songs, wleea, liocitations, and *; catling?. Pianoforte Selections. Invitation to ail. Admission Free. THE AFRICAN WILD BEAST SHOW, Consisting of THE LARGEST LIVIJnG 1 lON ever exhibited in the Australian Colonies, measuring 10ft. from tip to tip, and weighs BColbs. Likewise BEARS, TIGERS, And a VARIETY OF SMALL ANIMAL?. The Show Is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p m. In Wellesley-street West, near the United . Service Hotel. Admission: SIXPENCE for all classes. For Sale. (~) N SALE,. I MAIZE MEAE. MAIZE MEAL. || £6 Per Ton op 2000lbs. || G. S. J a KINS. || Costom House-street. || Q X Q A L E: I 28 Packages || j> ri m c t> ac o n || AND W CASES j^NGLISH TTAMS. if: T. H. HA L L & C O> 1 '■n o a r 7> i v c Per 'MEflcrA,'' City of Quebec,' 'Loch- Dee' and 'Jonx Bull,' 1000 bigs 'W re3ton and Wcstall'a Fine and Coarse Salt 200 boxes Cakdliss 20 cases Corn* lour SO cases SAhDiNES ("Albeit") 20 cases Salad Oil 25 ceses Vinegir 20 cases Swiss Milk 4 case 3 Mille's Baking Pgwoer |;j] 10 cases D. & M. Paste Blacking jbjj i cases "Yon Hountcn Cocoa jjljl 20 kegs Carbonate Soda f\M 10 cases Mdntz Mk.tal, IS, 23 and 22 oz, \\'M 26 cases Cohrugated Iron, sto 10 fe-t j|"-s| 34 cases Sundries—Coloured Prints, Wira !!| Lish Covers, Riding Whips, Carriage fl I anms, Turkey Sponge. i.\ mo Glasses, Mi "Tumblers, Water Uottl's, Decanters, il Iron Safes. Accordians. Desert Spoons Ml Plito Lant?ri,s, Galvanised iron Buckets. IN STOCK— Cement, Slates, Corrugated Iron, c to 8 feet Mnntz Metal Nails, Pitch, Tar, Salt—Fiua and Coarce ; Candles—Bias, Do Kobaux, Jenar and Brandon ; Sngar (assorted) Con fectionery, Fe-1, Teas, Tobacco, Tartnric Acid, Cream Tartar, Soda Crystals, Whit ing, Sardines,Horrirg=, Currants, Raisins, &C, &C, &O. POTTER & CO., Durham 'Street. Jj E N TI LENT! Prime Piokled Salmon . White Herrings And Ling Fish fl On Sale at j|l G. MOODYB&GO., sill Queen-street. Ocehuucra. <?1S o n ~^ * *■ * ii EX'INGLEWOOD.1 II IS cases Mnntz Metal, 14 to 22ozs. | fl I 25 toes Fencing Wire iff 10 tons Fencing Standards ttiJ 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 6: Ijijg 17 75-fathom Admiralty Test Cab'ea IH 35 coils Bo t Hope, 11 to i inch 111 20 coils Spun Yarn Him 5 tons Standjrd Iron ljxj Ms 500 boxes Da Roubaix Candle \ fjjJj Also On Hand Ex Cthkk Late AnßivAt tM Sulpick^ddo? d ai*<new)> iooib-kcßs ill Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundee an Im Calcut a i|S W Ti, r0 o;:a Galvanisod Axo and Pick f«i Handles ttm Wire and Ewbank's Nails IfS etc., etc. etc, pi W. S. L A U R I Ei II 7 WXNDHAM-STRKET. iwt JRON IRON IRON ffl ; TANKS 1 TANKkS II TANKS.I.! I ]j| ,S. P A R X E R, J | HAs For Sale (Cheap) ||B ibout 55 of the above. ||1 Also, IfS 1 SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON 11 TANKS, |[|h ' From £2 and upwards, |!fjc • Complete -wit'a tap ready for use; also, ila A Large Stock or Mm SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPJS, Sa Sco H Sec, &c |H Always on Hand, ai hJs ifl GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD 111 PIPE STEAM WORKS, , fiff j Victoria - btrekt Ka't, Auckland. "~ sn! QLATESt CEMENT IW r kj SLATEB J CEMENT 1 |l|l FOR SALE. Ifl , Consent, per barrel, 21s. ifffl , Ventilating Papier Machle Centre Flowers ffffl trom the let makers in London, and approved Mm by the architects there as well as the architects I'm here, for ventilating Beauty of design, with f M cheapness, lightness, and no fear of falling 111 down. Inspection invited by those about to iiW build and these who have built. I !■ JAMES BLAKIE, Ifl VICTOniA-BTREKT. lifH 2 SHOW ROOMS S HOBSON-BTREKT. lj|H '1? WILLIAM fi| £ Jg FORT-STREET, AND QUEEN-STKKET WHABF, |S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FISH lH AND OYSTER DEALER. |1 J. Fresh and Smoked Fish Alwat3 ow ||w :e Hand. !■ tf COUNTRY ORDKR3 PUNOTUALIiX I ATTENDED TO gfH FIBH JfOSWAEDKD TO ANY PABX Pj »HB 111 ■ ■ coroxy. In