The Evening Star.

Vol. viii -Fo. 2,390

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1877.

PRICE : OIN TE PENNY.



.gsa^*- T^OR SYDNEY AND MEL- Iglllll^-M- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E It O, Captain Logan, may be expected, hero again on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., ,„ „ , Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. November 8, 1877. TT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J Off NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—November, 1877. fofi taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taranaki Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. We-i/Kg-ton Wednes., 21st, 5.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m. 12 noon. Wanaka. . fOn arrival English Mail. — for Tauranga, poverty bay, napier, wellington, lyttelton, Airo PORT CHALMERS, fbom Queen- Wharf. Taupo Thursday, 2Cth, I p.m. — FOR RUSPULL-, BAY OF'ISLANDS. Taupo RMonday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Quekn-stp.eet Wharf.' Rotorua. ~ Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — iST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFABLANE, Agents. Corner Qu,een and West Queen-streets. TOARLIAMENTAR V KATES I |||||||g;jl_ TO RIVERHKAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at SINGLE FARES of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returniag to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. 4^kfe^ "FT? )R THE HOT SPRINGS, _lßlSii|: JJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, '&*affio^KAWAU, Sc LITTLE OMAHA. The-p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeh, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Spbings. Jrom Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 0,.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, ar. d Friday, at mid-day. Maliukangi. ForMahurangi ever.- Thursday nnd Saturday at 11 o'clock. From ;>lahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., wLea tides will u.llc\v. Matabuka, Kawav, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday- at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcclu put on board witli uta shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J.CASEY & SON. CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|||||g;kl WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS^ TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Tli'3 BJB. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide,leaving Darga.ville >n he retuin trips every Wednesday and Friday aornings tide. Passen:r;rj t eave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «s^^^ OTEAM TO AND FROM l§32^^kJ> RIVERHEAD TWICE *=sas_a>__e* DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; 5.3. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. STEAM NAVI. JIIISk; W GATION & COAL MINING ««ari-rirtfc*1 COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE! Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra, Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Meroer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a. m. Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fab»s: —Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, Gs-, deck, 4s. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-gtreet. 16th November. 1877. TflOR LONDON DIRECT. ■^y^Efrffi^ The only regular trader and IB^^^^^aa favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to load, and- secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 21, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. W A I U X U. "**■■»» The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— FromTvaiuku — Nov. Nov. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, G. 30 p.m. Single Fares. 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances permittn-.i? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sib Diß"a Auction Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE. s^^-im or waiuku. "^SsSsr a#B- TAM O' STTANTKR will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga; _ From Waiuku t Nov. " Nov. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, 6 p.ni. 20—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. 21—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 22—Thursday, 5.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 10 p.m. 21—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 21—Saturday, 12 noon 27—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 27—Tuesday, 2 p.m. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 59—Thursday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.m. Rfduced Fares per s.s. Tara o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 53; Single, Js 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods leu at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Maefarlane, .Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurai & Co., %viil meet with urompt dispatch,. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunj- a or >. ewmarket. e^3fc>- TmOR KUSSELL, WANGA *S|i|g|g,jD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. IONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5. p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked .and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— Strictly adhered to. i?OR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.5. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOE COROMANDEL. .The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 coon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. fealoon Fares, 7b (id; Steerage, ss. £GE MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the B.a. ST A WFA for all BA V OF PLENTY PORTS.) Tea 5.3. ROWENA will leave as follows :— pridaj'. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 2Gth November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. _i. McGRKGfOHi Manager,



,~K V QITEAM TO LONDON, | riP^^SS^ £3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ! J^&£issS»£3r The Pacific Steam Naviga ! •^s^k^ssss tion Company's magnificent i steamer I CUZCO, 3,8*5 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth | December ; and MELBOURNE, on TUESDAY. ; the ISth December, carrying First, Second, and J Third-class Passengers. !' Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight i Shillings each. ! The above splendid steamer, being of greater i steam power and larger capacity than any ! steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special i inducements t® passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com : plete character. This vessel will steam full ! power all the way, and is confidently expected | to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. | To be followed by the i S.S. STAD AMSTERDAM, in February. i S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, early in April. : For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply I BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. | qjS&fe^ CHRISTMAS EXCURSION i +sM£^*<J TO THE WEST COAST _____ j . The Union Steamship Co,'B s.s. HAW E A ! Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th j December, calling at Tauranga (11th), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on I SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the j following day. Thence she will proceed up I Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 43 hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and will eaye for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. ! The Berthing List will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, aa the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Qaeen-stree^ S^g^ A UC X L AND STEAM J||||jg;jr2L PACKET CO. (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port on j MONDAY, 19th instant, at 4.30 p.m. ; W. LODDER, I Manager. I rfsagfc^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION ! 4£i|£3B£.C3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ! -c^^3b^ THß THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Saturday, 17th November, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Friday, 16th November. 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 17th November, 1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. | si^^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. i The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Friday, 6 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 11 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Friday, 2 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on I board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid ud for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. 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 j 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 Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. THIRST WOOL SHIP FOR £$ggSß&fa' The line clipper ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This A^essel, having most of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to Jt daily. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and 00., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31,1877. Will he followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L.' D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CR UICKSHANK & C 0. ,) and Co. *j&^^. Q TEAM ONTHE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under; — For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng rs tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12-30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Fort Albert on Mondays. -,r»vr™ a -r £«F This Service commences on MONDAY, thMar' ' J. CASEY & SON. TiS^v WOK L E V U KA. The Regular Trader -3iii3ii-3 mazeppa, F AI. Garraway, Master, will sail for the above port on MONDAY, 19th November. For freight or passagej^ply^ ORAHAM . —rtsJL ¥r SALE, *I^2^^^^v, A SCREW STEAMER, *s_i-iss_§iiiJ 28 Tons Register, Built in 1871. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to Land Agent. -jV/jT O N U ME N T A L. ~*' JAMES H7 BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James 11. Buchanan nnd Co., in resuming Easiness on his ; own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu- I pied by Mr. John Brown, victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a shs-re of patronage, and will warrant trood workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The (smallest order thankfully received. _2T Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same gidc as Greyhound Hotel. FSILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL g, COLOUE, & GLASS MERCHANTS'. Importers of Paperfcangings, Scrim, Pamts, Oils* TurDTb'ne' Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate: ! Fhept Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic fiiß-Vp'rture Frame and. Tapestry Mouldings, ffi aid Compaif WssesfGlazed Sashes, Doom &c Glass cut to size, and carefully jSktfe & 977QU3SN-STBKET.



' Boots i Boots i i Boots ill dissolution of partnership. d. n. carter (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 his old friends and customers 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. SSL Note the Address— D, _N"« Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSES E. TONKS AND (X)., Q U E E N-S T It E E T. D~~YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established ISSI.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Siik and Union "Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished '• All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed ; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers di ed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ?■? dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. .Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. R G TT L M A N. 9 CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Oshhuhga, Begs to return bis sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years : and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made- arrangements for continuation of Lease 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. W~~ ARN OC X BROTHERS] SOAP AND CAxMDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cos's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bones purchased at from £-5 to £6 per ton. WH. SKINNER, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on tlia Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Jb'ronts, OfSce Fittings, fee. &«. . UEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. G-oods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas-'J and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. TRAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. r! m c n a b, « Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _3T Shipping Supplied. *t£& HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will co3t £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL. QUEEN-STREET. 1O« 4 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialitie&for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr i" orders promptly executed. Goodd shipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersisrnefl are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNFR3 AND LKATHKR MANUFACTURERS, Auckland. ipr~ c h a~ r~ k, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. A Q[ PECIALTY m WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "©a There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having- various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. U R X I S H BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the oth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Ruin, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m.. for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m., lor Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, &i is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. R. FAULDER, Solo Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend puastually to all reouests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have tne said places attended to. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can hay& the same done by leaving a notice, either verbai or written, with the Inspector of Ncisawjee. City Council Ofiiea Qusen-fitreet.



Estate and Commission Agent, g T R. RANDERSON, £ s O • -2- 8 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, g o Freehold, and other Property, > g Bought and Sold on g g Commission. . V-< J^ rt Mortgages, Loans. &c, <i pi- arranged. t, a No Chargejzo Lender. 3 § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _pq Auckland. r 3 Land and Investment Agent. AK^ANS! ARGANSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n : Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). T^J" E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOS IE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds iv )(;c=::=:;=;;=:;=:;=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, -and the Newest Patterns. 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 26,1377. HW A I T E 9 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, 2-17, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. RF. WEBSTER, 0 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER} il3 JJufesN-sTRSET, Auckland. 4fJ«vt tho Union Bank>. ILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridle 3, Whips, Spui'3, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known qxiality and style, on the shortest notice. SST Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TIT AMILTON, WAI KAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c... &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. i& Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. El R E S H SHI M E N T S "650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, S2L FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. [Established 1558.] WJ, MARK S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer ov Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug 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. EDWIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _oo_ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made mAb Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES 111 In every Branch at Lowest wwt. o f Auckland Prices! ~°°~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. L" (5 V^ E T T, m TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. G. S AN D E S, • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intiniate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. F k I :n g » COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINTE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. fec^ JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING <LP HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Baxk, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _A_L MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Univeksitv of New Zealand). i T:ho Quarter Days for the current year are Cth j February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October I FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. AND J. S 0 P P E T, ■o FHEEMAK'a Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland t



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interei c.—W. H. Con neU, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND iv large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class. free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "jVfONEY TO LEND, in large or small : -j-TJiL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, | Shortland-street. next the Post-office. "jVJTONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE _L?JL of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A IJCKLAND PERMANENT CO- Jr^- OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £8,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-lr},- IVoo v Total amount ing over rur vv eeK- Repayable. s. d. £ a. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 | 156 7 6 10 years 8 3 1 162 15 3 DEPOSITS received 8 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, _^ Secretary. "^T "5 ~T~~ ~~T C ~~iT "*"■ MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to infoi-m the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood. that they have NTOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! L A M B LAMB! Cash Prices .- per Ib. Fore-quarters Mutton _ ,-^.. 2d. ~ Leg 3 and Loins , 4d. ~ Boiling Beef, from 3d. ~ Roast Beef ;... ... id. „ Prime Cut Beef 3d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Gd. ~ | L&tnb, from 2s. per quarter I Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. J X. I?.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on j the shoxtest notice. All mea,t delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. "O O T T E~lrt & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Kelmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) ■15 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 5G boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's &Colman'sD.S.F.Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins ■IS boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 21 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails WTiite Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i- and J'a (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powdei Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, fee, &c. nVTE W ZEALAND IN SURAN CE JJM COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ~ £1,000,000. 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, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. US' Lossbk Promptly Paid. ftTCOROTC P. PTRRCTC Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of 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 Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN. Manatrer. ISH E R AND C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home^ured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasant^ for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on i n town or suburbs. | rTHEAP"TTMBER ! 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 Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes ' rates. Wood Titiwtng in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application, THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH xIND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B. —Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, TAILORS AND -=>;. Bootmakers, in thanking their ous i-f"-'rX.\ tomars for past favours, informs them 'SV^-i/f and the public that they have Removed "cmsy to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. iXiELDRUM & kJON, Shortland-street. W_ pHILLIPPS & qON, TV ©* -xL HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGLNGS Off THE LATEST DESIGNS. US, NSW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Coiuic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gii/r. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint,- &o. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain. Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. ! W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AXD GLASS MERCHANTS! 95 & 97, QUE3N-STREET



yOHN OOPPET, 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 BUDLDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the j Booking of Passengers. RC. GREENWOOD, © OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, Sec, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and Houses ; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to ■ public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also, Land, Houses .Allotments, &c. &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. "O <T< f~* I Out-door XL. \j. VXREENWOOD, J Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line, are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information jnay be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons:— Mines to— Mines to — Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 3S/4 Mercer .. .. IS/1 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46.1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, _ Sept. 6,1877. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yaeds. F. G. C L A V T 0 N Is pre-iared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— 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 perewt. .. .. *** Oi'ders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL- COMPANY 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. „ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. BRANSTON & FORS T£E R, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLHANOEES, &C, &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Gm s aid Ghrymes) Water Engines, Ito n.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Buent fob Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albort-street, Auckland June 23.1877. I 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, _a_ GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER fcrj 2 — 3 Estimates furnished, and experienced tJ Workmen sent to all parts of the O Province. M • . H J.H. requests attention of Builders and-^ others to his New Glazing Tariff. 0 " O J. HENDERSON. ' 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. BL~SI ]g ROA:DGATE > FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, -trnd the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as "Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing, Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence j recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past, these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fullers Earth Powder (the great beautifler of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing: Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, "Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pill?, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor axd Manufacturer: H. M. UROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. TknAPEKY AND CLOTHING. i J. SMITH, on the wrong side of QUEEN STRXftT, next the United Service Hotel ha-i Just Received from Home a Bought Job Lot gv SILKS, at a heavy discount ; also, a Large Quantity of MEN'S CLOTHING, which he intends to Sell at a Small Profit to clear. —J. SMITH, on the wrong side of the street.



Theatre <^.z£ksb> Royal. Proprietor .. '£te£&s*isSg&/2j3r R. J. DeLias PRONOUNCED SUCCESS OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVAEES. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, Mr." MORTON TAVARES will appear in his famous impersonation of Sir Harcourt Courtley. in Boucicault's Comedy, in five act?, entitled, LONDON ASSURANCE! LONDON ASSURANCE! LONDON ASSURANCE! Lady Gay Spanker .. .. Mrs. M. TavareS Every Member of the Company in the cast. SATURDAY EVENING, Shakespeaie's Tragedy, in 5 acts, OTHELLO! lago Mr. M. Tavap.es Prices of Adtiiisstox :— Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d : Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45 ---fi H O R A L H A L L.. SUNDAY EVENING, Nov. 18, 1577. ME. CH A E lES BEI GH T' S-. LAST LECTURE. Free Thought v. Fettered TnouaaT. ADMISSION—FREE. Doors open at 7.30; commence at S p.m. Collection to defray expenses. SOCIETYj,OF A R TIS TS. The ART EXHIBITION will open' in the Museum Building 3on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Ticket?. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Bth. J. SYMONg, Hon. Sec. H A ST~" L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyeep. Pars. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. 0~~ "Tin J>| EW REASON'S JL EA S "THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; "Kor many yeans they've stood the: test. Hundreds declare our Tea 's the best. TEAS FOE THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ 1? ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ ® Ib. -I—Finest Tea, 3/6 9 it. On Parcels of 6ibs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 U&. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN". FRESH BUTTER (BEST QUALITY). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note ihe Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN ■ STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short i,and, and OWEN-STREET. GBAHAMSTOWIT. C U L P A N" c PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM. an,T> ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. "VTO.TICE.—W. Johnstons begs to in _l3l form his friends and the general public that he will Re-commence Business on Saturday next on Premises near his old stand, Victoria street, with an Entire New Stock of Boots and Shoes of every description, and respectfully solicits a return of the patronage so liberally bestowed in the past.- Nov. 14th, 1877. IN THE ESTATES OF MALCOLM NTCOL & JAMES THOMAS HENDRY, BANKRUPTS. I hereby give notice that I have appointed Mr. JAMES MORTON, of the firm of Grant and Morton, Queen-street Auckland, Auctioneer, to act on my behalf in the collecting and getting in the property and other assets belonging to the Estates of the abovenamed Bankrupts ; and I request that all Accounts due to the said Estates may he paid over to Mr. Jas. Morton without delay, and his receipt for the same will be a sufficient discharge. Dated 15th day of November. 1877. J. E. POUND?, Creditors' Trustee ol the Estates. A UCKLAND REGATTA CLUB. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. An Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Club will be held at the Thames Hotel, on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, at 8 p.m., to consider as to what steps should be taken towards arranging for the Ordinary Annual Regatta. By order of the Committee. G. W. BURGESS. Hon. SecH "VTAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL, J3I KOHIMARAMARA. Tenders will be received at the Cu3tom House, Auckland, up to noon of the 30th Novem ber, for Supplying Provisions to the Naval Training School at Kohimaramara. Form of tender and conditions can be seen at the Custom House, and an/ further particulars can be obtained from me. The lowest or any other tender not recces"" sarily accepted. G. B. BRETON. Manager. TT AIP A R A-P UNUI RAILWAY. BRIDGE, PAINTING CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 13th November, 187". Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon on SATURDAY, 21th November, for Painting Bridges, from Mercer to Ohaupo. Specifications and conditions can be seen at this office, and at tiie Public Works Office, Newcastle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TWTEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. COAL OR COIIJfi. Public Works Office. Wellington, 23th October, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at tkis office until NOON on TuF.SDaX, tlv 2'Jtii November, 1877, for the supply ot Coal c- COKE from the Ist January to 3ik December, l;.'t:. to the Railways at Kaipara, und Ptinui) TIK-y nrast be addressed to the Hob. the Mivi.-ier fo9 Public Works, Wellington, and marked out side '" Tender for Coal." specification ana forms of tender can bo seen at the offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Oißee by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque specially inarkert by a banker as good for twenty-one days, audio be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. .JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chicf v