The Evening Star.

v 0 l. VIII— No. 8,37.6.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.,Wn:DN ESDAY, OCTOBER 31. 1877.

PRICE : 01N TE PENETT.



.- — ■?*■ REGULAR MONTHLY 4: 4>* _Ai STEAM COMMUNICATION ■_;'. -. ■.-_:.__=-- between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND 7\IE-BOURNE. Tli'-- fast snd favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. Siie will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO_, Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 24,1877. TJISTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of mew zealand (limited). Tihe Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. , ] \~FFF Steam-hip. Date of Sailing. Train. Wanaka.. Saturday, 3rd, 7 a.m. — TARA-:.'-.r.T Thursday, Bth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wan.'JTA ..! Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo . .1 Saturday. 17th. 5 p.m.:' 3.15 p.m. Hawea ..1 Monday* 26th, 12 noon.) 11.5 a.m. Wanaka .. jOn arrival English Mail.) — FOR TAURANGA, POVSKTYJAY. NA^li-:R. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Qoeen- Jr...EET '^ Tn._.F. . - - Hawea ..; Thursday, 15th, „ p.m.l — Tal'l'O ... I Thursday, 29th. 4 p.m. — •' FOE NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. I i Rotorua.. Tuesday. 6th, 5 p.m.l — ~~FOR."rUBSE-L. BAY OF ISLANDS. I itiuEi ..I Monday, 12th, sp.m. — Tal-fo ; Monday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20tb, 2 p.m.l — Ft Cargo must, be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «"»_*__--. "^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jg^PFOOOO ROA, AND MANGONHI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bockoi! and small parcels prepaid at. the Oiiloe on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI ANT) MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The ..... ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FREDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, oa. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for ail BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA .vill leave as fo>lkrw_ i— Friday, 2nd November Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th Zsoveraber At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MofirMtfiOß. Manatmp, ?jsiV?=fe.^ "TSARLIAMENTARY RATES iyFFoFO-F TO RIVERHEAD. Thep.3. CITY OF CORK, ■ will mn Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fap-es cf Ss. each, or One Pemvya Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m- -T. CASEY Se SON. Til )R THE HOT SPRINGS, F0'""- F ~ MAH-URA--7GI,MATAJTANA, v-^fem-y-P X AWAU> & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. -V>-N'E MIL-HANK, Captain Kasper, will. sa,il as under: — Arc. :i_and and Hot Springs. From Aucidand every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Mondavi Wednesday, and Friday, e,t mid-day. Mahtji.angi. For Man arangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kav/att, and Omaha. For M;.t„kana, See, every Tuesday at U am. From Matakana, &C, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances) permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with irt a '-hipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ssa***^ Q TEAM ON THE EA.IPARA FFfOFFIJ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TEKOPURU. MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, andDAR GAVTLLE. The s.b. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsost, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavilie . a ho return trips every Wednesday ondFrida- aorning s tide. Passen • reave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo'.'duf-. i...l Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and ■^argo , . oadaya and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. _-4fe*^ QTEAM TO AND FROM •~X )o^7, i j RIVERHEAD TWICE "-___as___^ . DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as mder .-— Fmm Auckland: From Riverhead: y._. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. ■e____*w QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. — The .:•. XI N A \ rili leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at inaction of Kaiwaka vi .7 Manj;r.torotO Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, _vbi-\ Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. Foi- Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ngV tide", returning on Friday. Pas.. . gers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per fjflA', at i' 2.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port ,\;her. on Wednesdays, at 12.30. O.rgo ;'cr -)r._mateaon Fridxty-, and for Port A.lK'rt on Mondays. "" i'!.'. Service commences on MONDAY, J. CASEY & SON. #3}^ "WAIKATO STEAj- NaVl .', 4"4l'<T .'? GATION & COALMINING qsgIBgyCOMPANY (LLMITED). TIMETABLE! Mercer to Cambridge. Pei -loamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friility, at 6 a.m. ewcaslle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Par -reamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and -■"ridav, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. | ;;(- ;< auisr Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and j .-iatorriav, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. P.- riteamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. i.':ii_i»i-irt_:e to Newcastle and Mercer. Pei -earner "Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and .ainrday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newoastle. _>!ii!v, at 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. I-' '-.1...-.- '26th September. 1877. 4,i, "pi O R S A L E, ;^Hj^ A SCREW STEAMER,' -_fetssEs_ss_s_ 28 Tons Register, "•I'[ in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light di • iii. and with .mall consumption of fuel. F further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, j Land Agent. 4-"'i3- ¥T OR LONDON DIRECT. 'Fo';F*> The well-known clipper barque ;£s-3-___ COLUMBUS, . _t i iloyd _, 711 tons register, Capt. Witjliam on, having the greater part of her cargo -ed -.vill sail as above on or about the 7th ■mtber. ■ «m icrior accommodation for passengers. freight or passage anply i* > IE .'-MvV' ZEALAND SHIPPING CO_. (LIMITED), Agents.



I *___«_*-- CI TEAM COMMUNICATION __lil--__o BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *__s£__£S_ a THK THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Thursday, Ist November. 10 a.m. Friday, 2nd November, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 11 a.__. IFrom Thames— Thursday. Ist November, 3.30 D.m. Friday, 2nd November. 1 p.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER __ TINNE, Agents. ifcfe^.QJTEA_-I TOJTEE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 3 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Thursday, 2.30 p_n. Durham—Friday. 2 }».___ Enterprise—Saturday, S p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. ,T. EDWARDS, Agent. "f^B-Si. CJTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durhtsß.— Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Corom*ndel — Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOJKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (Rent Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Ag _nt, Pollen-street, Thames. ■^gte^TpTOl- WAIUKU. "£_-__---?»'" Th 6 ss _ TA __ 0 . SHANTKR will oav. for Waiuku ac follews :— Frxi-i Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. I—Thursday, 1 p.m. I—Thursday, 5.20 p.m. S—Sai urdny, 3.30 p.m. 3—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, as; Single, 3s Cd. "' Weather and other cireum_U_noea permitting. Orders to collect goods left «t tho stores of Messrs. Henderson »s»A ______ tarlane, Agent- Union S.S. Cc.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wiil meet with prompt di;_. atch. X, CUNNINGHAIvI, Onehunga or Newmarket. "-____?*_ \i* O R W A T U X U. •SBBJ^^iwS' Tho ~» S. ' '"'" OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 3—fcaturday, 2.33 p.m. 3—Saturday, 7 p.m. Single Faxes, 3s Bd ; Re.ui-n, _s. Weatiiiii' _-i:M oilier circumstances y.Grmittr_j£ Orders ':o celiac. Gccds left at Mr. G. Sibbb-S Auction __"_■;■" -.vili ba attended to ____s_-_____-» "'"'"" S.S. TRANsrr. jj©s.ve Auckland: Loave Wairoa Thursday, at 3 a.m. Calling at Waiheke en Mondays _oing down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circum-tances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. BVeljeht. 10s per ron. NICCOL'HENDRY __ CO.. Ascents. £*, aT "f¥T OT I C E~fO~W 0O L _^#|^ iN ' SHIPPERS. fj^^Spl^^^ As we are informed that reports B__s_____B-_-« are being industriously circulnted to tho effect that the Famenoth will be taken off the berth for London. %ye bac; to state that this vessel has commenced to Load, and has secured the cargoes of the Vision. Energy, Blanche, Norval. Edith, and Wave of IJfe, besides some 3,050 packages of Gum and Wool. Intending shippers would consult their intereste by comparing Rates of Freight. OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. .t^ja. "IJ.IRST WOOL SHIP FOR J_? LONDON. "' "* FAMENOTH, 962 tons register, J. Brown, Esq.. Commander. This magnificent vessel will be laid on for the above port iraintxdi-tely on arrival; and will bo followed by The _avo_rito barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior aooommo dation to intending passenger*. Freight* can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN k GRAHAM, Savill ORUICKSHANK-: C 0. ,) and Co. ~ [EtSTABLISnED 1858.] WJ. M A R KS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Imik)Rit_r of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH-PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M.4h4FrosT-] [C.T. Fethkrstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland, N.Z. ! Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDE!., TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &_. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &C, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. TT"_E L L 1 E R HOUSE ■^ J. HEMU S. Private Board and Residence. East side of GREY-STREET, Auckland. LEX. X E N N E"D V, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next All bkt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to am-ounce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. H~O S. J. a A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburg-btree'j., Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flonr. or old ones refilled. -T L U V E f T\ ___\.e TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, W ELLESLEY-STRET-T. Has always on hand a Well-selested Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other TTkoo- fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash.



. TTfcYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. j [Established 1864. J ! Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and j Union "Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished: AH j Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned j and hot pressed ; Children's Dresses of all j materials dyed in any shade ; Lsice Shawls, j Falls, &c., dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains [or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers j d'edin any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at ls. ! 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned fr dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. li-DGAR & Company, Wellesley-st. East. j IfIHKAP LEAT HE R AND BOOT |V- WAREHOUSE, HIGH-STREET. Leather and Shoe Grindery cm Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s .d and 3s 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6.1 pair: Working Boys' Boots, from Is Gd ; Men's Bluchers, Ss Cd: ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, Ss 6d, and upwards ; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, various, from ls Gd to is Gd. A Balance of Ironmongery to bo sold at ex ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, Sec, AT HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—B.39 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 0 p.m.) S. R O U T. T*7 c v l pa n ..9 PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN" TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREKT. W'~ PHILLIP PI_W_ND SONS, OIL a COLOUR, & GLASS M__..ei_ANTS< Importe?-s of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paants, fOilifi Turpentine, Colours, Tarnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate1 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tape-try Mb_ld_ng_. Clock and Compass Glasses, GLlzed Sa-hes. Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and o_re£ully packed.—_s fe 87. QUBEN-BTREET. Hf\ ~R. G I L L M AN , JL 9 CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their libera) support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so Ion;, conferred will still be continued, he lias made arrangements for continuation »f Ix—.so at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from S a.m. to S p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. WARNO"CI _Tr6 THE Rl_. ¥ V SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds T_Jiow, Highest Price giver- Bones purchased at from £5 to &$ per ton. IfTST H- S X I N N E R, V¥ * BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Br„„c_p._ of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Sao., Areata, OJiice Fitrjotca, Sec. iec. 7^ E O R G~E AKEP. S, Of" Freeman's B_._ SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers oil Tallow. TAMES BUTCHER, _P CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sec Goods Cleared and Delivered from whip's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied, Newcas.3 and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at r*-isn_.able rate*. TT> AY ~0 F ISLANDS COAL. ___>^ fit PER TON DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. 7T~~ R. M c N A B, \JT_» Wholesale axd Retail FAM IL V GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _-f Shipping Supplied. "®_ HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcoek for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will coat £300; but as ■vre have never seen one in New Zealand. I hope it will be appreciated. JOH_T SMITH. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of Quantities, and hints on sowing, Sec. G.atis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE VIOTORIA-BT-H-I-T A-CI_LA__P. TsT ip HILL IP PS & QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OV THE LATEST DESIGN& «S_. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Roo_i Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, &c., &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, Sec, Sec, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate G_as3 Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS. 95 _r, 97, Queen-street ~%%F ANTED, immediately, to be made Vt known that I.'Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and youths' sizes. Tp» C L ARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. U R E LAND B ROTHEK S, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LBATHEE MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery. Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Wa- ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. C.ti if- orders promptly executed. Goo i • -hipped to all the Colonies. . mol- UTCHERS, SETTIERS, FARM JL ER _, AND OTHERS. The Undersisrne- are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, Sec, at higlest market rates, | in any quantity. ' Consignors direct will hay* prompt and mi | mediate cash remittances relumed a-t __,ti__a_ ; tory rates. | IRELAND BEOS., i Tanners and Leather M__>:uj. acturfeg. Auckland. ..I



Estate and Commission Agent, £ 1" R. RANDERSON, _" M _|« _^_ j § i 3 , Banic and litoubanpe Shares, a 1 • Gold Mining Shares, _\ [ O Freehold, and other Property, > [ g Bought and Sold on _! * Oommlseioii. . I MORTG AOK-fLO ANS. &C., <J ; __ arranged. \\ i 3 No Ch»rge_to Lender. <_1 § Office: I_, Insurance Buildings, 6 Auckland. F Land and Investment Agent. AKGANS! AR6ANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of thooe Beautiful Instruments a.re now on S£Eb at their Solo Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Hakmoxittm Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). •jET A MILT ON, WAIK AT O. SANDES Ss CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a oomplebe assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, • • • Perfumery, Toilet Itequisitcs, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c., in endless variety. _sr Agent: Auckland Eveninc Star. WI L X I N S __ CO., BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, -12, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. PRICE LIST. Men's IjUaaher Boots (own make) .. .. 6 6 Men's E:Si Boots, from S 6 Men's Balmoral Boots, from .. .. ~ 12 6 Ladies' Kid Bwte, our own make, worth 16s. Gd 11 G Ladies' Kid EUtstic-eide 6 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality ... ..90 Ladies' Leather Lace Boot*. Colonial-made G 6 Ladies' Leather E.S. Koote, „ ..96 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots ... ..66 Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladles' Cloth Wall-dag Boots ditto 6 6 Children* Strong Lace Boote 3 6 f-hildren'sKid E.S. Boots, from .- ..3 6 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from .. 6 0 Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. E. DW I N AU G E I." i BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinso-'s, Draper. ENGLISH AND ZgxzZ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made _______ Workmanship BOOTS.. SHOES Ps|l I« every Branch at Lowest SSa_» of Auckland Prices 1 ~^*^~' th i_ Trade. * # * Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will he kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. Boots i Boots i i Boots _11 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. in f^ &. V.ARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that hls old friends and oustomers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. tCSL Notk tub; .Address— D e Carter, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND 00., QUEKN-gTREET. TE. TUERELL, J v N., TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *»* Address: TurreU's. Music Seller, Queen street^ WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. oilers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant aosortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every articl* in the Trade at Lowest Prioes, to suit the times. Alto, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plon_h Harness, Collars. Sec, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. J_r Goods forwarded to __»y part of the coantry. -&T EW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. MoLAC HLA N, 218, Qu___i-*_a__T, Has Just Importbd, pek ' Fameno'th,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MKLLINERY )< are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMJCR H O S I E R V )< will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(?cjr2--c —3=- Auckland. Those Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Douedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterna. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1877. HW A I T E <_ WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 217, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. ■ The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. "ftT O T I C E. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices. .— per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton -~- 2^d. ~ Legs and Loins _. _ 4d. ~ Boiling Beef, irom 3d. „ Roast Beef Id. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. ~ Chops and Sausages sd. „ Dairy-fed Pork 5<L and Od. „ Lamb, fore-quarters id. „ Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters. .6d. ~ Corned Beef, 255. per lOOms. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. G. S A N D E S, a SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato I district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch.



■mj"ON3BY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— . JJ. JL F. Rfaig, Agent, Shortland-gtrcet. TMTONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o J-VJL Money to Lend, in sums of £IC* and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street- ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgat~at the usual rates of intereec—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of i».erest.— Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. T|/|rONEY to LEND on "first-class free- J___L held security, at low rates of intei^est.— R. C. DYER, Shord_.nd-_tr_e- ONEY TO LEND in large or small cum« •_ a moderate rate of Intei-csL— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. M~ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post. office. j__ UG*ET-A]_i"D PERMANENT CO ___L OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INYI2BTM&UT SOCIETY. Qsrvicm— 93, QuEEN-e_____-_'. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,060, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayn>o_tee_-C-Kl-T_,„„ ._-_.,. v .To*al amount ing over or vv Repayable. c. d. £■ b. d. 1 years .. -. „ 12 6 150 0 0 6 years .. „ .. 9 2 US 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 8 lOye&rs „ .. .. 6 3 162 13 3 DEPOSITS reoeived6 repayable at se^'en days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, H*«>.r«t_.ry. "0 0 T T E R &' , C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 100 bogs W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman 3 Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.feß. and Warranted) 1.5 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Jdorton) 25 ciuies Salad Oil (C. ft; 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 55 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 c_:*-es Keen's & Coimaa'sD.S.F.Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gfil_tme 20 kegs Carbonate oi Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 10 barrels Currants ■_0 boxes Eieme Rsu-ins IS boxes Sultana lU-isius ■1-00 l>oxes Figs '21 doz. Neave's Food P)0 tins as=o>-t<x:i Varnish I French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails Wlnte Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw 1 Anchors Sugar, Tea ij Sardines, _. and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Slrarps Potatoes. __c.. Sec l^^___2-__^>^V_T Q* TIT O E E D W AREH.O US E, Nkxt Bank op New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with Mount Hobsox Nukskry, Remtjera, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small coll- ction of Flowering Pi__.nt at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at 55., 10s., and 20s. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. _Y^r° Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, -3~-u" matures early, Bs. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Sk-ads and Trellises, and every requisite. Address;-^. T. W R S N. At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Oomfrey Plants 15s. per doz. pacliagc included. THE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & r> ENERAL STORE. To Suit tot. _)ull Tiiies. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 S lb Best Teae, from 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price's) 1 0 „ Tallow Candles 0 6 „ Washing Soda 0 1. „ Large Bars Soap 0 6 „ Pudding Raisins 0 7 „ Currants 0. 6 . Baking Soda 0 6 „ Starch White or Blue) 0 6,. These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undersigned tlian any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD. BUTTER, _\IEAT,' DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brush ware. Cash Buyer, of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 21 % discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. U3L Note addrees :— F. DE ROSE. OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (akfrliatkd to the uniy ersity of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October, FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head. Master. T7l dHj CAT Z~~0"~l- r~~_r"~JL. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and. Hobson-streets). begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepaivd to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Weilsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. TW~OTI.CE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at his own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. mHE RETREAT, PARNELL. MISS ROBERTSHAWS Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The oouse of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea ; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras -.—French, £1 ls; Dancing, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. __ iy-ELli O'U RN E 0U P, 18 77. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £_00; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street. Melbourne. JK 1^ N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. IT> ¥. w W ha T __' R, j JC__» wholesale and retail 1 SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; t ._.__ jcrEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. iNa_- the Union Bank).



.JOHN gOPP ET, 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 FA RM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice RUILDH>7G SrrES, both In the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason- I able terms. ! No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. il Also, Agent .or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S W 4.1- X.-TO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Paasencrers , mXtJPIRI COAL MINING OOM JL PANY (Lli-Ti'ED). The Company ai _ now supplying COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— j Household (lumpy) .. .. 50«. j Steam (screened) 40s. ( Slack- 20s. j Discount allowed on orders from 30 to 100 j tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. j Orders for any intermediate stations on the j line arc requested, to be sent direct to the Mines, j andrcssed to t*ie Mine Manager, Tnupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, aeootapanied by remittance, and j the Coal will be supphed without delay. J If require- in bags, purchasers vvillploase for- I ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company-.Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following arc the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Alines to— Newcastle .. 12/_ f'apakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. lS,i Papatoitoi .. _t_2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46.1 Pukekohe .. 2S_ Onehunga .. 49.2 Drnry .. .. 3510 Auckland .. 51/1 ■ FRANZ SCI-D-RFF, -Secretary. Fort-street, Anakl&nd, pOOTE>s':-||-IRANPA QOAL. Pkice at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Pwrposos (in quantitiea of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Goal at the undermentioned places is— s. d_ s. d. Drury .. .. 16 6 Papakum .. 16 0 PapatoiJ*- .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 New market.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making lake R>__l cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—_ _rry-Fm_ Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM ani HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the bent evi dence of their esoelteooe. Tiie Coals are now fc great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the 'Pr-<iiao»i_Js will show:— '"To Mr. Jr__. Foots : Sir,—Having tried your Goal as as expari a»«-t a,boct loor months ago, and finding it of oattefact«ry quality, I feel it my duty to ask your a.eeepta»ce of my tef-imouy in its f. -VOBT. L ha-re continually used it siaoe I have been in business, i»oth at my bakerjr and for domestic jwvmm, and ti»d it answer to my perfect _a.-___-___ Mi. It is good Coal, andbui-ns clear and clca-n, Rives j»o©d keat^ai'd is unyues tionably worthy ef i»a.tronbge. Hoping you may succeed in yo«r- entcrj»risc, I am, yours truly, Jonx ROB«?tTSO>r, Bakery, Queen - street. — Aeekland, October 7,1577. RemU-TG., April SS, 1577.— Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have sgiven the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider air ta-ial, and have jound it excellent for kowsehold pv.rposes. If you can oontinne to i??v>d the _.i.i_e q'naiity, I shall use it oonptftntiv.—Years rr-V. T. Show. Auckl_»d, N.Z.. April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, —I am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine: and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newoastle coals. First, it does not carrot c on the bars; ««_r»d, it burns to very fine ash: -iii-_. leas attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars wUI last three times as long. —I hs-re r.iic *«scr to be, years truly, Hknb. Wnsox, Eiajaane Driver for Mr. James Butcher Atickland, iStny 7th. i*!77.—Mr. Fcote: Sear Sfcu—l have given the Miranda Coal you cent meHvh&t I e#»e-_.er a ji_ir trial, and have found it very good, said hope to be supphed with the eamc in every future requirement*—Yours truly, GL R_TOT)__- Auckland, May IS77.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote _ Miranda Goals aie very good en- _te«.ming purposes.—O. Hatvtceswood. Governor Browse Hotel, April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: D&zr Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using yo_r Miranda Coal, it is good, and gives us , sati-faction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, Dtr*.Ki-.GiiA__ __ King. JAMES FOOTE, GILiFILLAN'S YARDS, Bbj-akwates. Road Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is pre .area to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prieec :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. *_* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G-. C. will use every endeavotar to give satisfaction. TTSTAIKATO COAL COMPANY V V are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons — 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d- „ 50 tons, and upwards •-.. 15s. ~ glack Lte.Gd. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. Jambs Ronaldsox, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. T-iJEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JL_I VANISH© IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), ■ Have on Hand for Sai__ :— Compo and Lead Pipe; Sheet Lead, _, 5, 6 and 7tbs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, __c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Hon. '*__, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. TE_i Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. 0 N SALE" Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN T O N (Late Hill & Fexton), By Special <l _^.fS>_ Appointme to oPFF i•44 . ms Exc ell en c y-,*«4_iii_tv^3_:.^^i&ii- the Gover S WHOLESALE axd RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER ' 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the bu-iness is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employe.. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailine accuracy by means oi the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed "Conformateur" may be seen. In order to rendei his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPM EN T S oi LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. «.c. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats.', i. > fashions, tec, &c. eS. * Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. W. H. F hNi°:.'i, QUEEN-STKEET.



Theatre <^gy& Royal. Proprietor .. <4__-sJ^^^-__Jf R. j. DELIAS ENGAGEMENT Of the Charming Young Actress, MARY LOD I SKI YOUNG 1 MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! Who will appear THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, In her famous impersonation of LADY ISABEL ! LADY ISABELI LADY ISABEL ! VINE! MADAME VINE! MADAME VINE! In Mrs. Wood's Drama, in 5 acts, of EAST LYNNE ! EAST LYNNE! EAST LYNNE! TO-MORROW EVENING, FROU FROU ! FROU FROU! ~\T OU N G _ [EN'S C H RIS TIA N __L v ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. FRID AY, 2nd NOVEMBER, at 7..0 P.M. Ad_i_h. ion :--ONE SHILLING. LECTURE by Mr. F. G. EWINGTON, ON WILLIAM 111., KING OF ENGLAND, Chair taken by Rev. A. W. Webb. Musical Conductor: Mr. C. Blomfield. Choir, "English Beauty." SYL-.iJ-UB :— History—Rule Brittania—England's Worthies —William's Birth and i-arly Struggles—Louis XIV. invades Holland—William resolves to die in the last ditch—W.lti.m's Courtship, Marriage, and subsequent: Fti.-.ation. with Elizabeth Villiers—Ro-i' it all happened. Choir, •' Bonnie Dundee,' " Hark, how they ring." Stuart Tyranny—Britain's .Agony—James 11. —S-tottish Martyrs - Revolution — William's landing—Coronation—Ever memorable Siege of Londonderry— Death, before Surrender —Battle of Kiiiiecrankie—State ci Ireland—Remarkable Irish Conversions, o. .:., Brass Kettles and Knockers turned into Coin oi the Realm—Battle of the Boyne—Brilliant Charge of the Irish Cavalry—William wounded—Jamesll. loses his appetite—Contincata. '■• t"s.i_- Gler.eoe 31assacre —William's Death—God In History. A^'UCKLaNI) TC4; EC U LT IT I-ALAND _C3_. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIR. S T AN N 0 A L SIIO W, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1577, (Being H.R.H. the Prlnc ; _£ Wales's Birthday), ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates will he offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE 3 "JOGS POULTRY PIGEONS' LOCAL INDUS TRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills and Book 3 All Entries to bs made on the Association's Printed Forms, tojoe had from Messrs Buck- Land, Huuter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PERCIYAL, Secretary. TIIG-LAA'L) AGRICULTURAL-AND ______ PASTORM-L M.SSOCIATTON. The following Classes have been added to the list of awards :— Shorthorn 3-year-oid Bulls and Heifers Grade do. do. do. do. Hereford do. do. do. Grade do. do. do. do. Draught Entire, foaled since August, 187-1. - '.The time for receiving Entries has been ex tended to FRIDAY next, at 1 o'clock. All Stock by rail or water will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on morning of the Show, but not otherwise. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. £N o'uth bXi"tl^li~insu_iance k3 • COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings cf every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Cuericnt Rates Head Office, Auckland. A, BOARDMAN, Manager. TsXEW ZEALAX D INSURANCE 10i COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital _. __t,000.000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Riska en Specie subject to special arrangements. _ar Loasi*. Promptly Paid. O.F.r>T.«T- P PTrcROTC. M__.aa.ar A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. the largest sale in australia. [Reduces Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. TEE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least -possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mecnanicai Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE use 3 a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER : \t will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tuck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. Thic Machine will sew on and gather at the s_me time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T_iei>, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessc-y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN TEE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we tee! confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewina Machines give, the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWINGMACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With, the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Serew 5 driver. Five Needles, Guage, Table Ciamp, and directions, for use. .ill securely packed in strong ease with lunges. PRICE:- Comt-lete in box £.1 03. With Table and Treadle £G os. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGEXTS. We ha-ve appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine. Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Hhis.rations, Specimens, and Tuition free of cha? ge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street T. 7. 1- id Ii.HL AN D. C 0.„ ___. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, CJueen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. 1 Poultry of all kincis dressed to order Prime Smoked "Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. I N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of older. Families waited an in town or suburbs-