The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4, 1877.

PRICE : GKE FESKY



«Sik*%- "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM •<&sst&&!S' SHIP COMPANY. OR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, B. Cobb, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 7th September, carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. TO RAGLAN, «&^SSB' The W . &M.S. N. Co.'s p.s. HAURAKI Will leave Onehur.ga tor Raglan and Waitara at an early date. For freight o^pass^e^yt^^ Cam of H. Gilfillan, Esq. LA It MONTHLY l\i STEAM COMMUNICATION <ammv^BETWHEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again about the 22nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 28. 1877. _ TO WOOL I|||||g;i3i SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. TO FORT DARWIN JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINN ON, ,600 tons register, Captain Fraxssen, from SYDNEY, on THURSDAY, 20th September. For all particulars as to freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. August 31st. 1577. j UN TON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—September, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. ■Wel lington, lyttelton. and port CHALMERS, vnosi Maxukait. Steamship. Date of Sailing. | Lrjs£faj Waxaka. .! Saturday, Sept. S, 9 a.m.: 7 a.m. Hvwea .. Friday, Sept. U, 1 p.m.; 12 noon. Taranaki Wed., Sept. 10, 3 p.m.; 1.45 p.m. Waxaka .. Tuesday, Sept. 25. 10 a.m.! 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m.; 12 noon. I i I I FOR T AURA NG- A, POVE RT V BA V* I NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from QUKEN stkret Wharf. Taraxaki Wed., Sept. 5, i p.m. — Taupo Thursday, Sept, 20, 1 p.m. — HAWEA .. Wed., October 3, 2 p.m.i — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEC TON, ANT) PORT CHALMERS, from Q.UEKX-STREET WIIARK. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Sept. 11, i p.m. — Rotorua.J Tuesday, Oct. 9, i p.m. — FOR~RUSSELL,~BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo .. Tuesday, Sept. IS, 5 p.m.! — Hawea .. Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, kkom Queex-strekt Wharf. _ , - - j Rotorua. . Tuesday, Spt. 26,12 noon.! — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. O R W A I U X U. t&xaisfc' The sg< TAM q< SIIANTER will cave for Waraku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Tuesday. 2 p.m. Tuesday, G p.m. Thursday, Ip.m. Thursday, S p.m. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. JBor Alamikau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 7th September, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5a ; Single, 3s 64. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., wiU meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onfilmnifß nr Np.v-TnaTk-ftt. ;^fcfc ?^ QTELECOMMUNICATION li3GE^»iH! BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^a.'*" MgTTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Axickland — Wednesday, sth September, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, Cth September, 11 a.m. Friuay, 7th September, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, Bth September, 12:30 noon From Thames- Tuesday, ith September. 1.30 p.m. Wednesday. sth September, 5 n.m. Thursday, fith September. 5 p.m. Friday, 7th September, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Bth September, 6.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agectg. teaTi to the wade AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as foilo^-3: — . . , , ■Auckland to Puhoi: Pnhoi to Auckland: Fridiv 7tll 12 noon Wedn'day, "»th, 1.30 a.m. " Single fares to Puhoi. !>3.: Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs toja^d p^sscngei^ r^~^ 17WR KLLSSELL, VvANGA- £J ROA, AND MANGONUI. Tfee s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 pirn. <v.-e»ther permitting}.. Pas^agers bookediand sinaii parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo receiTea atwr i strictly adhered to. FOR NVANGAREI AN.B MANGAPAI The s.fji. \"J?riYL. v; wiil leave for the tioove Olaco KV'EKY TUK3BAY, at 5 p.m.. FOR COROMANDEL. The 5.3. AIM3YLB will leave every vIOVDAI MoraiDg at 12 aoon. c.ucl ow.ry PRTDAiT at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares. 7s fid; Steerag<s> «'s- FOR MERCURY .BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with ',he s.s. STAFF A for all BA/ Oh" PLENTY PORTS.) The *.x. RQV/EN'A will leave as iollow3 :— Friday. September 7 Wednesday. September 12 Monday. September 17 Friday. September 21 Wednesday, September 2(3 At 5 o'clock p.m. A.. MpRRKOOR, aTanagor. S^C 4UCKLANDST EA M .is^^>jA. PCKET COMPNY •oSBBB^ (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE. i The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave "Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, the ith September, at. 5 p.m. i Vv. LODDER, ilft3ia»'-r tUi'i iin^jaeer,



_j*v^^ o .. )• >iOT SPRINGS, I I" 1' ", \ I fiANGI.MATAKANA, '^W'KA A O .<*. OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE JIILBANK, Captain Kasfeb, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday. Thursday, and I Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every i Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at niid-aay. j Mahuraxgi. j For Mahuransri every Thursday and Saturday ■ Btn o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday i and Friday at 10 a.m., when tide 3 will allow. I " Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ! For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. 1 SYom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. _ j Weather ami other circumstances permitting. i Not responsible for Parcels put on board vrith / out a. shipping note. For freight or passage applyte & CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA j 3gj|g;O WATERS. FOR KATPAHA HEADS, TOKA TOTCA, WHAKAHARA, TK KOPURU, MITATAI, aKATAPLJ, MAUNGAWHARE, and DA.R GAVILLE, j The s.s. ! MINNIE CASEY ! Ceptain Rawson, will leave Helonsville every j Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving i Dargaville m; he return trips every Wednesday andFridav :njinins's tide. i Passeu ■■•■!■ Auckland, per 'LILY, on ' Mo«da"j ■■'- 1 Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo o -tondiys and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. _ tiie'kaipara. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensvillc as under :— For Otamatea, calling at "junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. £3T This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. .T. CASKY fc SO-g._ •S*S^-- CJTKAM TO AND FROM #'=£&^>O RIVERHEAD TWICE -fISsESSGSues' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as inder :— From Auskland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASKY fc SON. gj^^^m I M E TABLE. '"*"* S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 7 a.m. i Friday. : p.m. Saturday, S a.m. Weal n-r and other circum3t4tnce3 permitting. - i ngle Fares, 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freiurht. 103 per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Alien I.E. ,££kS , \K7AIKATO STIiAivJ !•< A/!■ HHs^w t? GATION & COALMINING '^'^^COMPaNY (LIMITED), TIME TABLK: Tvferoer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ti a.m. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street,. 31st August. 1577. ,S^|^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. TteEN TERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, G p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. w_a i v k v. The p.s. OREGON Will leave .for AVaiuku as under :— From Onehunga—- From Waiuku— Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permuu:.« Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G !--ibbin b Auction Mart will be attended to, "rtfcZST rT!HE NEW ~ ZEALAND &&&%&s. 1 SHIPPING COMPANY ' (LIMITED Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street withan. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. 'Sona. TheHURUNUI ..10.M The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT\URA 893 WATMATE .. Ila7 0-PA wi 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI ■...::.105i WAJ££: ?«£ OT \KI 1053 WAIRO A .... 1057 PARKORA.'. 87S WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 WAITARA.. 833 RAKAIA :...1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225| These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and ail cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Omce, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the 'AUCKLAND BRANCH-93. Quekn-stkeet. <34~^. TT OR LONDON DIRECT. ■$=SP§a|& The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register. James Wards. Master, now loading, arid having a great part of her cargo on board will sail as abave on or about the 6tn SEPTEMBER. ~ . „.,, Shippers are requested to make out their "His of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies or winch can be obtained at; the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIM [TED). Agents. -OASSENGERS' LINE OF JgX&^fcs, &- PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- OWXED BY MESSRS SIUW, Savili, & Co., 3i, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ishi'ps, classed A.I at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced roasters. The Bill of Fare ia most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. »,...* The undersigned are empowered to grant n-jgea^-es iVom London to New Zealand, payment for wKich has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to lxmtion also leave at almost regular intervals. . OWEN & GRAHAM, [ Agents. CRUtCKSHANK *; C 0..) __ -cT" ~T~ 1 n g P o, COM«iaSION AGKNT, ■*- SUOKTT^r^HKK^ ■fToNES I ' BONES ! BONES ! ItoTialit in anr <ra r^tito for Cash at the Free rn^'s Bay E^e iim«. and at No 101, Lower , Queen-Btreet, by & grjpp^i,



,rf^l E O R G E AXE RS, \TT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of - jri Ha sT~ L a v c r, V/ BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybe)' Park N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. ~T~A~~M~E~S "BUTCHER, sjl CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side en Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasl and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or nncnt). ut reasonahlfl rates. . MRS LYN D' S Railway Refrksiimknt House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that, at, the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the clay. Tea, Coiiee, fee, n.t tha Shortest Notice. WPHILLIPPS AMD SONS, OIL « COLOUR. & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paporharsgings, Scrim. Paints, Ouw Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plats' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sa.shes, Doors, &c. Glass cut, f.o size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUERN-STREET. CARSON, House and Laud Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, Sttcittrttrv'h ■RntT.T>rwß«* Qngsry-gTßicprr. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Crkek. Oflice .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds TaliOW. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. ISHERA N D G O. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baoon. Corned Beef on Salo in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or mihurhH. k r, a N D E R S 0 N, fj » Bkokkr, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agknt, Accountant, Auditor. Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought mid sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Bents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Oliice: No U, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First Class Portraits, from C.D.V. t-o Life Size, at moderate price a. Children's Portraits taken I instantaneously. r\ KGANS! Z^Tt GAN S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium "Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). WH. S~K~T N N E ~R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. Sec. ~T~' L O V E T T, JT3L» TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Sei-vice Hotel, WBLLESLKY-STIiEKT. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins : also, West of England, Mosgiol, 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. A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE J\. MONUMENTS, In Red and Bluk. from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices fkkk from JOHN LBGGK Hr.nlpt.nr. Ahordonn. Scotland. HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH -will connect with the MM-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. Hautaou, 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.:50 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngarnawahia to Cambridge— Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapn. 4 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton foe- Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.150 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's oflice, vueen-utreet, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album siz.e) of Auckland. Ohildron'n Portraits taken instantaneously. "x AN D J. SO P P E T, "J » Frkeman'b Bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. The undersigned is a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works Ae,t." Also. Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gasiitter, Bell hanger, &c. A. CRAIG, No. 3, YVyndham-btreet. A L E X. X E N N E D V, j^L SADDLER & HARNESS MAKEK, (Nkxt Atn krt Hotel). QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNBOY begs to announce that he has Commenced. Business iji the above-named pre mises, wheve he will be glad to "welcome all Aucklaiiri and Thames customers. Every dc cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully lifted. rpO"]YUILDEKS & CONTRACTORS. PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. ±.'M . IIAKKKi?. having started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest Current Rates. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Aaents. nno ;-iHit-'k JEKfc>. CuIvTRACTORS JL AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersiCTied i 3 selling at S2T GREATLY REDUCED PRICES C. A. HARRIS, 3RITOMAR T ii O A D, And ftt cte Spit, Napier,



I M. H. Frost.] [George Call-well. PKO S T & C 0., \Y HOLBSA L E WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD HKni-sfTKEET, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL. SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Aebvanees made o*l Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets, Indents for all kinds MerclMindise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. \ ~~\ 8, ATXSTBHAM-STKEET, I HOUSE, SHIP, AND P-i W GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fj * — S W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts oi the O q l"rovince. .T.H. requests attention of Builders and <-v fq I others to nis New Glazing Tariff. j wo —o J. HENDERSON. - &j 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. WO HILLIPPS&ttON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. XSL NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, aud every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stainkd, and Vknkkked Framk and Room Mouldings. Fancy Frames, &«.. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Car«on'B Anticorrcwion Paint, Zinc, White. Patent Silicate Point, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass 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 & 97, QUEKN-STKF.BT •|D» " F. WE B S T E R, ; JlX'O WHOLKSALK AND RETML BADPLKR AND HARNESS MAKER: ■ 1J.3 -JUKKN-BTKKKT, AUCKLAND, (Nnvt. tho TTninn Rnnkl. ?T~ O A L. v; The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the manaKorat the mine : or at the oilice, No. 7, Wyndham-strcet. Auckland. "Prices at tho Railway Station, Auckland — 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s 6d per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. 10a 6d p"er ton 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland. August 11,1877. _ i~l X E~Y J-t'TV'"E X CO AL. FOR SALK. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, SHII'PINO AGKNT, ONKHUNGA. "OOOTS, QHOES, & (^LIPI^EKS. i ■ R. Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E X, Has pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share ofpublic patronage. He sincerely trusts th«t old customers of his late employer will favour him -with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual priae. ta. Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Latk Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. {"IHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned ai* selling SASHES GOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWE3T RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Job Lots of Seooad-class Timber, aIGREAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. M" POIIT AN T N O TIC E. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his es- DINING ROOMS "®a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomero. The LOWER SALOON is thts most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over sPecial rooms for ladies also up-stair?, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His -Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of" Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Ma gazlncs, Illustro*"id and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadljg London News- V-!»per.=;.*~are laid 01: the tablc-J iinmediatelv on the. arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with sonic confidonce that he will, in h;s New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. B. W. wishes also to draw the attention Merchants and Storekeepers to his local'/; jnaamfactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Din'ham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Coi^rßGTio^ss., UEEN-STRKET. M^ E~R~C'H"ANTS, "AG&STTS, and others, can have Offio-i Books R*ied and Bouni any pattern, to svJt r«qt!ire«itenßS Magazines, Music, and othT Works bound in aii styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinde-*, Uacnioe ftu:er, and Account Book Manur&o rurer, next dcor to Evbninq Star c2L?o.



TH OS. J. H A E. B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victokia-street East and ; COBUKG-STKKE'i.-, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TKAOHRR OF THE PIANOFORTE AXD HARMONIUM. | Address: Care of Messrs, J. Brown and Sons, I Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. j N.B.— Evening instruction to Gentlemen. i~^rOTICE TO TRAVELLERS / EAIL WAY HO TE L, MERCER. | I REifKEaitMKSTa Seabv o^; Aerivat. oi^ Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES RIDLEK, Proprietor. f\ N SALE, Per v Ceaea," " Miss Kilma-nsegg" " Fairlie," i; Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 ton 3 FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1J „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE li „ „ BACON & PIA3IS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STHEET AND VULCAN LANK. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, US .] J SWINNERTON, AVood TURNER, Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, vrashstimd, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Bails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers Shiyes in all sizes. ■jjjj- O T 1 O E. G. R. McNAB, Fok Many Ykars in tiik Employ ok Messrs. Cruickbhank & Co., Befrs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mb. C. Button. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where ] he intends keeping a ! FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS; Of tub Eest Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public pationage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. "jVT K. T. TRAF iO R P SURGEON j^rggsaa^ Wakefielu- D X N T I S T, BTRKET. Teetb extracted without Pain by Dr. Ciover'e Patent Oxide Gas. Art.inniftl Tooth ifrom Onn to a. Fnil Sotl. XUST"OEC E I V E D: A SHIPMENT OF NEWJ A M S (FROM GLEN RIVIN AND MOUNT BAKER ORCHARDS, ADELAIDE), E NIIRELV FKE E FR O M S T ONES, COMPRISING— THE CHOICEST ASSORTMENT EVER IMPORTED INTO THIS MARKET, *ir' Amongst which may be found : — Violet Plum Peach Fig Apricot Blackberry Green^a^e Quince and Orange Marmalade Apple and Damson Cheese Apple Pear Apple Ginger. /ILOSE "DROTHER S, TEA DEALERS, QUEEN-STRKKT. FREDK. HEWIN.] [HENRY HEWIN rriHE T>EST fIOPFEE IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE. AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! \ True Indian Currie r-, ( ( True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and ) ) ney J Butter ) ) Real French Sar- , —, French Beans ( ) dines » Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards , . German Sausage / ' French Vinegars i Kssence of Rennett} ) French Fruits v J .TiiKged Hare \ ) TrufHed Pates De , —, Hare Sox* ( \ Joi Gras v j Hock Turtle / { Truffled Pates of . Ox Tail } ) Partridge, Wood | ] Chili Vinegar V ) oock, Quail, &o. I J Tarragon "Vinegar ( ) Truffles Fines de Mince Meat ( ( Perigord , , Plum Pudding i I Asparagus, long Tunny Fish ) ) tins I I Guava Jelly, \ ) Green Peas, 1 and L J &c, &c. ( FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUT^TER, OO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, r^ T' n t, COKNWR OF QUEEN AND THE i. POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, Oppos'te United Service Hotel, AUJBKLAND. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1577. 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. BAIiiD, VICTORIA SEED STORES YjCTGRIA-STREKT, AUCKLAND. i^Tw MAR XE T N UKSE RY. G. S. i!cDONAID Bogs to rofnrn hie sincere thanks <or the liberal patrowa>K« affartled him since he commenced bn«intws. espeeiany <"m-iag this present planting season. Having sold the greater part of his st*>ck. he be-gs to intimate that he will not hold a Clrsu-mpT-OHt Sale, but now offers his surplus Plants, <kc . &c, at greatly seduced rates, to uialic ream for Spring PlftiujDg,



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage— F. Ring, Agent. Shorlland-street. L 1%/ TONE V TO LEND. —A 1 arge sum o -JrJL Money to Lenn, in sums of £100 and np , wards, at very !ov interest.—Apply to -.Ir W. ■ j Aitken. Shortlar.r.-street. ONEY TO LEND, "on Mortgage, at the usual rates of iateretc—W. H. Con ! i nell, Vulcan La,i:e. I ! ~jV/|~ONEY -jo LEND in. large or small i J3JL sums, at low raw of interest.—Apply to j Mr. LATSHLSY. Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold secs^ritT, at low rates of interest.— i R. C. DYSR. &Gv:iar.d-aireet. j "IufONEY TO LEND ih large or small / JjKjL bmidb f.i a. iricderzte ra.te of Interest.— \ Jackscn and P.m?*;;. Soaeitora. M' ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott i Meyer. &olior.,or, 28, Ssortland-street. I 1%/|"ONEY TO LEND, in large or small ! JIvJL BtiTns.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortlaad^street. next, the Post-office. AU CKLAND IPERJI.ANEN T~C~O OPEKATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. > OFF3CB—23, QUEES-SXEEEO". j LOANS granted npon approved securities of Freehold or Le^sehoid Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principaJ and interest being repayable in instalments, at me followins: rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments estctfi-10,- \rj i- Total amount ing over p er v'cek> Repayable. I I 8. d. £ 8. d. 4 years 22 fi 130 0 0 6 years S 2 li 3 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOorTb reeeiv«d r repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, j Secretary. !W AI XA T 0 COAL COMPANY. | ' OTAHUHU DEPOT. Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Oiahuhu, has ! Mas day been appointed SOLE AGENT for Otah OKU. Penrosk, and Papatoitoi Districts, to supply this SpJendid Household Coal. The Coal is of superior quality, and will be Delivered by the undersigned to any of the above places. The price is very reasonable, and for house i hold economy is a great saving. Also, A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Depot, Otahuhu. TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TE D FA RM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, bcih in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. NO. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Ac-ent ? O r -#" W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking, of Passengers. ON SAL E, AND TO ASKIV E,— .Bclmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca - >a Sar^iins, ha!f and quar i tins. &c, &c., &c. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. X> 0 T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STBEKT. HAVE ON SALE: 60 doz. Freneb Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Brides 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, fine and coarse 20 eases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Relmont and Gondas) 'XOO boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (X..8. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company'?, Mauritius, and En gllab Crushed Loaf Tea. chests, half-chests, and boxes FjOut (Saanders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Jvluntz Metal, li to 24 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in druniß White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and 1J inch Sardines, A and -J's (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Colman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tods/jco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce I)r. Townshend's Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder. Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Audkland and Canterbury) Cheese, Buttep, &c., &c. £1,000 afl £1,000 BOOTS & • SHOES, Bouoht Direct from the Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots a,nd Sho*»a, ex Spirit of the Dav/n and Lombardian. now on sale by the single pair, at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s 6d. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of harge. CLARKSON & CO., Bootmaker?, Next 1,0 ]\tr. Edson, Cheßaist. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND SKAM- J\_ MAX SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zeaxanb). The Qnexter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April,nth. July, and sth October. FAKQUHAR ]\7ACRAE, Head. Master. ITY '.VERT No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Y^LLISG TON-STREET. The EVIfSiNG CLASSES will be lie-opened on MONDAY, SOth April, at 7.30. English, Arit&metic, Bookkeeping, &c, ZVIr. Harrison. French (Commercißl ami CcEversataonal), Moxs. F. Pbltzee, Monsieur Pe't-er is highly snccessfnl as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of {his language are invixed to c&ii and observe hii xnr-ibod nf ir.^t-nacvion. TfcTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3( MISSION AGZNGY, Noegrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHGFSSATE-STKEET, WiTHIN. CAPTJiIX ASHEY, late Marine S\:perinteE dent in Lonclou of the New Zealand Shipping Company, anri for about 20 year-3 kno\,n in con nection -,vith the New Z'-'aljir.c: .Shipping Trace desires to inform his frinds ?.nd the public, generally that he has commenced bnsiness at the above address,-under the style of WTLLLAM ASHBY &: CO., as Gexekal Shipping and Insurance Aqen'ts. From long- experience acquired of the Deal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to otter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great retain, and from their intimate knowledge cf ihe requirements of passengers op a loi.tr voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. T^nnrton. Novc-rnhftr IS. 'R7fi. I JOSEPH BROWN, do hereby notify » rh«t I have RKTIR.KD from the FIRM of J. 'BROWN fc SON, and beg to state that the Business will be carried or. as heretofoi-e by HERPiirr OBHKLIN P.ROVVN and RCBp:HT MASON,uader the name of " J. BROWN AND HON." and hy -whom all i)eb'.-s due to and by the above firm will be set led. (Signed), JOSEPH BROWN. 10th July, 187 C.



Theatiie Royal. E.J. DeLias.. _ __ Lessee. F A X E W E L~TT" N I G H T S Miss EJIILy'sOLDENS, AXD 13KK RKtfOW-NED English Comic Opera Company. ; And of the Eccentric Dancer, | Mddle. -'aha. C. A. Chtzzola IWsnagfer. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Last Night but Osk! Will be presented. Offenbach's Tuneful Opera j in 5' :tcts, entitled, I LA BELLE HELENS ! Li. BELLH HELENS & .. 3,1138 SOLDaINS Orestes Miss Stwia. Bacchis . Miss Vesey Paris Mr. CanipbeJi Agamemnon .. .. .. Mr. Parley Menelaus Mr. Wallace Chaieas Mi.Marahall AiaxT Mr. Ja.rv>* Aiaxll Ivlr. Oiui-;;.:; Achilles Mr. Albsr^n. GRAND CHOI!US AND ORCHESTRA. Mr. G. YON GHELE .. .. Musical Director. In Act 3, for the First Time, the Xew Dance, Les Follies Dxj Caknaval, By Mlle. Sara, assisted by Miss Slater, "diets Barber, and Aiiss Moxon. WEDNESDAY EVENING, September 5, BENEFIT OF MISS KOSE STELLA ! and positively the last appearance ix auckcant) oh' soldenk Company. MAD AME L'AECHIDUC! Will bo presented. Prices of jidir.ission- Dross Circle. 6?: Stalls, 4s : Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets cai. be had ar, Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at lO.io. TH E A T It E X O V A L. Lessee*1. R. J. De Lias. MR. CHAS. WHEATLEIGH, and a STAK COMPANY, will Shortly Appear in the Great Sensation Drama. i» S tableaux, "THE TOUR OF THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS," as produced by Mr. Wheatleigh at the Grand Opera House, San Francisco. California, where it enjoyed the longest run of any drama ever produced in that State—viz., Sixty Consecutive Performances. Mr. Geokcjk Leopoi d (from the Prince of Wales Opera House, Melbourne) as Fix. the Detective: Mr. Frederick Bhlton (from the Princess Theatre, London; as Passe Pat-out; Miss ANDREWS (from the Theatre Royal, Sydney) as Aouda; Miss Clara Hkn debson (from the New York Theatres), r.s Ayesha ; and a Full and Efficient Company.— The Scenery, specially painted for this grand production, by W. J. Wilson, —. Willis, and C. Kin chela; the Machinery by Herbert Winnings ; the Properties by James Burns: the Dresses by Picioli aiad Crouch. "XTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND HER -131 CANTTLE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings per Shave on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's OiHce on MONDAY, the Ist October, 1577. By order of the Board of. Directors. CHARLES IRVJN SLLEII, For the Managing Director. Auckland, September 1, 1877. USTRALLAJN MU TU AL PKOVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &O. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new life Offices recenily estabiished in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Pkesekt Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Fuxbs exceed £2,008,000. The New business for the year 1876 was '1550 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring: with thia office chare the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland : Alexander Saundees. SOUTH BEITISH 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. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ~\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE IS COMPANY. FIRK AND MARINE. Capital _ _ £1,000.0(30. 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. GST T.Q«*SKP PROMTTI.Y PAID. GEORGE COO K'S 'BUSSES From opposite Coombeb's. Kybkk Pass and Newmarket, Daily. AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.X p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.-lo p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 w.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 pm. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.20 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. U-30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 tp.m. 7.3U p.m. Saturday evening: S. 8.80, S. a.30. 10. 10.30, 11. CEOKGE COOK, Lar^-e Sto., pp. 721, cloth, &j., post tree; orJn half morocco, 10s. Ud. nni-IE HOMCKOPATfiIC DOMESTIC A. PHYSICIAN, by Dre. Plute andEPPS- Hcvisecl, with imporifint, additions; and mpuy new remedies, by Washington Epps, L.R.C.P., M.K.C.S., Assistant Physician to tho London Homropatliic Hospital, '"able of Contents:— General Diseased—Casual Diseases—Ciitajicous Diseases —Fevers—Affe^cions of the Mind--t;he Head—the Eves—plie Ears—the Nose—the B'ace, Lips, and Jaws—the Teeth, Gums, and Month the Windpipe and Chest—the Stomach and Bowels—tne Urinary and Genital Organs- Diseases of Women—Treatment of Children— Anatomy and Physlolotry Ilyaiene and Hydro pathy—Sfateria Medica—Domestic Surgery— Medical and Surgical Appliances—Dislocations and Luxations—Fractures— Glossary —1 udex. - A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed) £3 10s. ur £555.; or with !<lass stoppers to a.31 the Tinctures, £1 le. or £6 Gs.—JAMKrt KPPS & CO., Hon.rco pathic Chemists, is. Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly, London. KIERLEY'S ONKUUNGA 'BUaSES a.caves Onehnnga— Auckland— U a.m. i 2 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. a p.m. Sunday: 21p.m. ip.Ri.. Spec ai Coaches as peraareetneat.