The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —No. 2,329.

AUCKLAND, KZ M SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1877.

PRICE : ONE FENNY,



*i^^.. T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM "3^^^' SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DI R E C ,T. 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 Se GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. <iftjg^. DTEA AT~TO~~B!AG LA N- The W. & M. S. N. Co.'s p.s. KAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Raglan and Waitara at an early date. For freight or passage apply to F. E. HAMERTON. Care of H. Gilflllan, Esq. ■SSMfr- T» X TT LA R MONTHLY _\_\j STEAM COMMUNICATION aMWSgag>BKTWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Losan. 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. «^ek^. ~KT OTI C E TO WOOL _g||g|*>i^ 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. UNION STEAMSKIF""^MPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—September, 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. j Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3, 3p.m.| 1.45 p.m. Wanaka.. Saturday. Sept. S, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Friday, Sept. 11, lp.m. 12 noon. Taranaki Wed., Sept. 19, 3p.m.j 1.15 p.m. Wanaka .. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m.j 12 noon. FOR TAURA NG A, POVE RT \ r BA V, .NAPIER. WELLINGTON, from Quuen street wharf. Taranaki | Wed., Sept. 5, 1 p.m. — Taupo | Thursday, Sept. 20, i p.m. — Hawea .. i Wed., October 3, 2 p.m. — FOR NAPIER WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Sept. 11, lp.m. — Rotorua.. Tuesday, Oct. 9, lp.m.! — FORRUSSELL,BBArY r OF ISLANDS. Taranaki Monday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m.! — Tai'po ..j Tuesday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m.j — Hawea .. Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua. . Tuesday, Spt. 2G, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. i^l^TJl O R W A I U X U. "=^s=§^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Tuesday. 2 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Jor Alanukau 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, 5s ; Single, 3s (id. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, On^hnna-ft or N_awma.rk.At. ii£Vfe^ CI TEAM COMMUNICATION jSsgESgriO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "^^ss^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Tvfonday. 3rd September. 10 a.m. Tuesday, ith September, 10 a.m. Wednesday, sth September, 10.30 a.m. From Thames — Monday, 3rd September. 4 p.m. Tuesday. 4th September. 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, sth September, 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Ascents. iSfc^T CITEAM TO THE WADE and puhoi. The s.s. LALLA EOOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, Sept.l, 8 a.m. Monday, Sept.3, 7 a.m. Tuesday, 12 neon Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Friday, 7th, 12 noon Wcdn'day, sth, 1.30 a.m. Single fares to Puhoi, (is.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MAST MR. Agent. T7!OR RUSSELL, WANGA l|||£|g, 5 1 ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA 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 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY" Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY Se TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for allBBArY r OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. September 3 Friday." September 7 Wednesday, September 12 Monday, September 17 Friday. September 21 Wednesday, September 20 At 5 o'clock D.m. \. -vrnGRH:OOR. Manasror. ,^^7,ri)ir w _ a i v k v. *ffiP^^*y The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under : — From Ouehnnga— From Waiuku— Single Fares, 3s Od ; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. U -lomr. s Auction Mart will be attended to «ag^. xjrrAiKATO siJiuWi >:a/i ---,;§2S^£ %\ GATION &COAI- MINING essfisO3B*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLET Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, (i a.m. Per steamer Waika to—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 0 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at (5 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 bat urd;cy, at 8.30 a.m. Per steamer Waikato — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, B.MO a.m. i FRANZ SCHE.RFF, Secretary, Fart-street, 31st August. 1877.



si^g^ O TEAM TO PORT DARWIN *mm&&' JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, 1,000 tons register, Captain Fkanssex, from SYDNEY, on I THURSDAY', 20th September. For all particulars as to freight and passage { apply to ! CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, i 10. Queen-street, Auckland, August 31st, 1877. v -■:■■ HOT SPRINGS, ~jpjgs>>: 1' A i ANGT, MATAKANA, ,Ss®*'KAffAu .... KITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspee, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J^CASEY Jfc_S(RL_ **Ss&^ QTEAM~ON THE KAIPARA Kg&& WATERS. FOP. KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TK KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavill'3 • v he return trips every Wednesday andFridar 'innings tide. Pa,ssen - r .cave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mo^da^. i i Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and n argo i .nndiv's and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Bed Office. Wharf. THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Maiigatoroto 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. Pass .--Tigers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, it 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert -i Wednesdays, at 12.30. Carp or Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert ■ i Mondays. AW T ■■■ -s Service commences on MONDAY, 28th M<- -.. J. CASEY Se SON. «■£&&-* UTEAM TO AND FROM ISSS^.O RIVERHKAD TWICE -3sss3S&s> DAILY. On and after June Gth, Steamers will leave as mder:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—ll a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. ,£2|te^nn I M E TABLE. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Monday, 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. I Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freisrht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. AUCKLAND STEAM J^3si>i-\. PCKET COMPNY <2S3g^fe< (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for Napier at 5 p.m. on MONDAY, the 3rd of September. FOR GISBORNE. XllG S S PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY", the Ith September, at 5 p.m. W. LOUDER, Manager and Engineer. TO THE~THAMES. Die ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Tab lc. From Auckland- Durham—Saturday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 0 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 0 p.m. Enterprise— Wednesday, 7 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for good* or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. r^^. X^OR LONDON DIRECT. Irpw^SX^ The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register, James Wards. Master, now loading, and having a great part of her carero on board will sail as above on or about the (sth SEPTEMBER. Shippers are requested to make out their Bills of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading' forms, copies of which can be obtained at the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. __ (LIMITED). Agents. Tjl OOTE'S ~\ TIRANDA fiOAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes tin quantities of not less than 5 tons) ISs The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. rt. Drury .. .. 10 0 Papakura .. 10 0 Papa'toiioi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 11 0 Nev- market.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam— Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coais are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show : — Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have a-iven the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If jflu can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constar.tlv.—Yours truly. T. SHORT Auckland, N.Z.. April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir.—l 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 Newcastle coals. Fust, it does not corrode on the bars ; second, it burns to very fine ash : third, less attention : and fourth, I believe the fire-bars wii! last three times :is long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, EnaineDriver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland,':*. lay 7th. ls77.—Mr. Foote.: Deal- Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. " Auckland, May IS77.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.— O. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30. 1877.—Mr. James Foote : Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we arc now using yonr Miranda Coal: it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, Dunninoham &c Ki:ng. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS. Breakwater Road. -% f R F. E. WOOD HA M, jVfc TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. I '\adress • Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-st.reet. | N B.—Evening instruction to Ge ltlemen.



GEORGE AXE RS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of /I H AS. LAVE R, ; \j BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybei' Park N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. A M E"S BUT CHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on I Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NewcasJ* i and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut nr uncut). n.t. raft.Pons.bJo rates. MR S ~T V N D' S Rail-wat Refreshment 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 day. Tea, Coffee, fee., at the Shortest Notice. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS 7 OIL • COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Pe.perhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours. "Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—3s fc 97. QUEEN-STREET. J CARSON, House and Laud Ageut • Rent and Debt Collector, STTf!TTRT7RY'« BtTTT.mWJS' QtiKHN'-STRPET. ARN 0C X WSaTT HER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. FsTTTI a n~iT co. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ~" X RANDE XSO N, • Broker, Mixing. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and 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. Office: No li, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (LATE CROMBIK'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union B&iik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Fortraits taken instantaneously. £\ AAA\A~a7^T^] f\ RGA NS ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonihm Wakeiiou.sk, QUEEN-STREET. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). W. S X I N N E IT, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. Sea.. See. - - - ~ - -- AAL.9 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslwy-strekt. 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, 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. BERDEEN POLISHEITgR^VJNITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautifid. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGGK ff*MilT»ta>r. AK*>*-fJ^An. S/'nt.ln.wil T~ "7iE~WAIKATO~MAIL COACTT^iTI connect with the Mid-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, deparr 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia. arrive. 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, ] p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.15 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu, i p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and To Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's office, ■ meen-street. will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CAHTEH, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Ohildrnn's Portraits tab.-.i> inßtantaneouslv. JA N D J. S O P P E T, c Freeman';* Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101. Lower Q.uc-en-street Wharf, Auckland. T> ÜBLI C NOT! FIC AT I OX. The undersigned is a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works Act." Also. Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gasfitter, Bell-hanger, &c. A. CKAIG, No. 8, Wyndham-street. L E X. X E N~^IT~D~Y~ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, ' (Next al i..rt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be &iad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully lifted. rp(Jl^inLijEl;^^T^i^KACTuic^ " PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. .A . XXARKER, having started his Siea v Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, :if the Kiln. Deiivcry, if required, at Lowes- Current Rates. Lime and Sana supplied. COMBKS & DALDY. Agents. _ - _____ ___ T ______ I. AND BUILDKRS. KAURI T 1 M 3 E R. The ••lnderKj.-^i-G is tr.lMrg at GST GREATLY REDUCED PRICES j C. A. HARRIS. BRITOMA R T R ? A D, And at ihe Spit. Napier.



M. 11. Frost.] [George Caldwell. Frost & Co., W HOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT. PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, VtfLCAN Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. 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. I 8, WYNBHAM-STREET, I £* H HOUSE, SHIP, AND W M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, _r_ Ph 3 W Estimates ftirnished, and experienced! Workmen sent to all parts of the O q Province. J.H. requests attention of Builders and1 w W others to his New Glazing Tariff. o , J. HENDERSON. J— .« I S, WYNDHAM-STREET. pHILLIPPS & gON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of P APERH AN GIN GS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. t3U NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject. Mottos, Texts, ice. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, Sec. Sec, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec 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, OUj, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 07. Queen-street RE. W EIB STE~ R, c wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 JJUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. fWoirt- t.h»» TTnirm Hainlrl i fC~ O A L~. 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 managerat the mine ; or at the office, No. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s 6d ocr ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. 16s 6d per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s 0d per ton Auckland, August. 11, 1877. TTinr V It IVE It C" OA L. FOR SALE. IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. T>OOTS, OHOES, & Q UPPERS. R. LITT L E LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E X, Has great, 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 of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that 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 price. S3}, Don't forget the Address— It. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Go's. fiEEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned ai-e selling SASHES, trOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large, mid superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Job Lots of Second-class Timber, aiGREAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, j SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MFC HANICS' BAY. TMPORTANT N OTI CE. E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his tsar DINING ROOMS tax have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<s 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 crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, 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 nler.se the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines. Iliustro' -Hi and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead.jg London News papers, are laid or. the tableo immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local'y manu.fa.ct.ured Confections, which riv.-d those of Keiller and the best English makers, lie has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he lias fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ueen-street. "\/f ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, ana JItJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines. Music, and ether Works bound in all style-, by "WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruier, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office. \ W y ndh am -st r-iet.



TH OS. J. H A R B U T 7. WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER. cori;er of Victoria-street East and : COBURG-STKEE-i, AUCKLAND. I , Flour Mills supphed with Brushes for Dressing ■Flour, or old ones refilled. L UCKLAND STEAM CONEECTION -i^L FACTORY ALBERT-S'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of sup jrior quality to any confectionery ; imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth:— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolat« Creams Fancy Lozenges ' London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Kflmonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies [ Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Can-away do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops iSuper. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond ToiSy Musk T'Ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice « Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries ' Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. Ono shilling will bo allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBON?, Somebody's Luggage, Sec, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS : Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. '"XTOTICE TO TRAVELLERS j RAIL WA V HOTE L, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival op Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES RIDLER, Proprietor. Q N SALE, Per "Ceara," "Miss Kiiaiansegg" " Fairlik," "Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1J „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS GO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE U „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. ~tvt or ice of r eTi o v al. J J SWINNERTON. Wood Turner, Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand. and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs. Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers t Shives in all sizes. ! "vr 0 t i c c. ; G. R. McNAB, For Many Years in the Employ of Messrs. CRUICKSHANK & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he hasPURCHASEO the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of Titts Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of pnblic pationage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY" PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. "VTATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY _L 1 COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). j Capital : ,21,000,000; in 100,000 Shares ok £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares of £10 each, £500,000, lof which 15,000 Shares are Reserved for New Z P.ALAND. Deposit on application, 10s. per Share ; Payable on Allotment, 10s. per Share. Further Calls, not exceeding in the whole £1 per share, will hereafter from time to time be made, as may bo required, but it is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share in all. The whole issue available in London, viz., 35,000 Shares, art- taken up, and held by a numerous and wealth proprietary. Head Office of the Company : 10, Lombard street. E.C., London. Trustees: Charles Magniac, Esq., Chairman of the Na tional Bank of New Zealand (Limited). 37, Lombard-street, F.C. Archibald Orr Kwing, Esq.,M.P., of BalKkinrain, N. B. Bankers: London—Messrs Smith, Payne and Smiths, 7, Lombard-street. 8.C., the Royal Bank of Scotland, 121, Bishopsgate-street Within, E.C. Scotland—The Royal Bank of Scotland, Edin burgh, and branches. New Zealand—The National Bank of New Zea- 1 land (Limited). j Solicitors in Dunedin: ■*■ Messrs Sievwright and Stout, Messrs Chapman and Strode. I Brokers: - s Messrs Gillies, Street and Hislop. 1 This Institution is formed for the purpose of transacting the business of an Investment and ' Agency Company in New Zealand, where it has large and influential connections, and they pro pose to commence operations forthwith. Exist ing companies of a simi.'ar nature in the Colony have been uniformly successful, and there is good reason to believe that the present one will do a remunerative business. The memorandum and articles of association can be seen at the Offices of the Solicitors, or at the National Bank of New Zeaiand (Limited). Prospectus and applications for for shares can be obtained at the brokers', or at any of the Branches of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), with whom the deposit of 10s. per share may be lodged. Dunedin, 10th August, 1877 ~__~ R. T. T R AFP 0 R P iYS. SURGEON dggggg'i WaKßField. DENT IS T, (£m^% street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover? Patent Oxide Gas. Artiiictai Teoth (frown One to a Fnll Seti.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— .-- — F. Ring, Agent, Shcrtland-street. j 1%/TONEY TO LEND.—A large siru o 1 _ItJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 anc t:o ---! wares, at very low interest.— Apply to Mr W. j Aitken, Shortland-strcet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet t. —W. H. Con } 3ell, Vulcan Lane. I IMF ONEY to LEND in lar^e or small J AsfJL sims, at low rate of interest.—Apply to j Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. I ~]\.,/^ _OKSY to LEND on first-class free- I _lxll_ hold security, at lov/ rates of interest. — i R. C. DYER. Sr.ortlacd-street. j -iaT«7e or small ' AxJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ' Jackson aad Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on. Freehold Security ; interest low.—Apply to Eliott f Meyer. Solicitor, 28, Snortland-street. ! "mJTONEY TO LEND, in large or small [ -LvjL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortk.nq : strect. next the Post-cffice. HA SH T O N & SO N, c HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE ' AGENTS. j 8, Nett Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUSEN-STHEET, AUCKLAND. ! FOR SALE :— EP S O M.—Commodious Family Residence, j with stable, coach-house, cow-sheds. &cerected i upon 15 acres of good land, large portion in | grass, remainder in orchard and ornamental ! trees and shrubs. j EPSOM.—Large Verandah Cottage, with I stables, Sec, eight acres of land, in grass ard • garden. NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-rocmed ! Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a good 'enact. ! NEWTON P>oAD.—Five-roomed House and Shoo, we]! built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Vernxdah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet oy 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —.A (comfortable 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with ar; sore of Land in grass. PONSONBY".—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about Ul acres in all. TO EE LET:— CHAPKL-STREET.—Six-roomed House, o rer '•ooki-g the harbour, within a few minutes walk c_: Queen-street. GREY-STREET.—Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, all in first-rato con dition. PARLIAMENT-STREET.—Thai, pleasantly situated Family Residence, adjoining the site of the District Court; fine view of the harbour, North Shore and Parnell. THREE KINGS. — A nine-roomed House, with stable, out-buildings, garden, and orchard, 4v acres in all. Fcr lease for 3or -1 years. GRAFTON ROAD. — Five-roomed Cottag and garden. HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.-Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached. situated near Junction Hotel.""""'" ONEHUNGA. — Cottages in Princes-street. Onehunga.—Apply to Mrs. George. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the P.otsJ Hotel, for Lease. W YND H A M CHAM BE It S.-Solicitors' Offices. CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry ana rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Lane, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. waikato coal" company. OTAHUHU DEPOT. Mr. JOSEPH" JOHNSTON, of Otahuhn. has this clay been appointed SOLE AGENT for Otauuhu. Penrose, and PapatoitoiDistricts, to supply this Splendid 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 hold economy is a great saving. Also, A constant supply of FIREWOOD en hand. 1 at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Depot, Otahuhu. B~~iiIERLEY, S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES weaves . Qnebimga.— Auckland— 0 a.m. i 2 noon lp.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2iJp m. 4 p.m.. Spec al Coaches as peragreement. T O H N OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL C 0 M MISSION AGENT, Hasalwavson SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either She^p or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED F A R M S. PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, BOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. | No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, ! AUCKLAND. Also. Agent *or Mr. W. TT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. ON SAL E, AND TO A R RI V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca - *s Sardins, half and quar i tins. Sec, Sec. &.e. I W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. T> 0 T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, II AYE O N S A L E : GO rloz. French Waxed Calf 100 cloz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridt-e Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, fine n.r,& Cuarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Gcnd&s) v.OO boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (X.B. and Peacoeke's) Sugar. Company's. Mauritius, and En glish Crusher! Loaf Tea, chests, h&h-'-hests. and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Mtmtz Metal, 11 to 21 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Stieathiug Nails'. 1 and H inch Sardines, J- and J's (Albert's) Hen-sngs, Vinegar Mustard (Coiman's and Kent's) CurraDts, Bai«ins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Begs Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce Dr. Towashend'- Sarssparilla Writing, Soda. Crystals Soap Ponder, TdiJier's Er.king Powder Potatoes (Auckland r.nti Canterbury) Cheese. Butter. Sec. Sec _ In it i n g 1 c COMMISSION AGENT, KEEIj CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. A.so. full find complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of Quantities, and hit is ou sowing, cic. Giatis tc Customers on application. 11. BAIRD VICT 0R T A SE E D STOP E S V iCTOF.IA-STKEET, A CCKLAND. C. S. I-.IcDONALB Begs to return bis sincere thanks for the liberal patronage afforded him since .be commenced O'isiness, especially during the present planiing season. HaviEg so.vi the greater part of his stock, he begs 1V in-imate that he will not hold a Clfarinc-out Sale, but now offers hisrandna I Plact?. ftc, i'ti... N.i grent-y reduced rates, to :::;;;;•; room for Sp'jug p\\.nvv.i\. i T>ONES ! BUKESI iiO rNES~! j Bc-rghuis auy tiuar-titieß fox Cas'.bc1 vbePree- ! tnai-'a -Pay Bone Mills, and r-i No 301, Levrer Q-ceer--tree!, i:y s. i: I. HOPPKT. '



LAST NIGHTS OF Miss EMILY SOLDENF, THE QUEEN OF COMIC OPERA, and her renowned j English Comic Opera Company. j C. A. Chizzola Manager. TO-NIG] 1T ! TO-NIG H T ! SATURDAY", Ist SEPT.'. La it Time of Herve s Greatest Succesf, POULKT AND PUUL E T TE ! MISSSOLDENB as POULETTE Miss Stella as xi'oeaora And Rc-apjxarancc of Mddle. Sara. MONDAY and TUESDAY EVENINGS, September 3 and 1, First Time of Offenbach's Great Opera, i;; . acts LA BELLE HELENE! MISS SOLDENB as HELENS And all the Company ;n the Cast. W DNESDAY EVENING, September 5. BENEFIT of MISS ROSE STELLA ! Prices of Admission— Dress Circle, (Is ; Stalls. I Is : Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets can be had at Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at 10.15. Will Shorxly Appear, the Great Favourite Actor, MIL CHARLES WHEATLEIGH. T! H 1 A T R E HOY A L, Lessee* R. J. De Lias. MR. CHAS. WIIEATLEIGH, and a STAR COMPANY, will Shortly appear in the Great Sen -sat ion Drama, in 8 tableaux, "THE TOUR OF THE \YORLD IN EIGHTY" DAYS," as produced by Mr. VVheatlei^h 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. GEORGE Leouoid (from the Prince of Wales Opera House, Melbourne) as Fix, the Detective; Mi. Frederick Bislton (from the Princess Theatre, London) as Passe Patout; Miss Andrews (from the Theatre Royal, Sydney) as Aonda; Miss Clara Hen derson (from the New York Theatres), as Ayesha; and a Full and Efficient Company.-- The Scenery, specially painted for this grand production, by W. J. Wiison, —. Willis, and C. Kinchela; the Machinery by Herbert Winning-3; the Properties by James Burns: the Dresses by Picioii and Crouch. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE J- TEMPLAR S. STAR OF FREEDOM LODGE. The Second Anniversary Soiree and Ball, in connection with the above Lodge, will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street, on TUES DAY, Uth September, 1877. Tea on the table at 6.30 pm. Dancing to com mence at half-past 9 e'clo^k. Tickets—Tea and Entertainment, IsCd; Tea, Entertainment, and Dance. 3s each. Refresh ment.:; provided during the night free. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. The Newmarket True Blues, No. 10. L.0.L., will hoid their Monthly Meeting', in the New market Hall, on TUESDAY, 4th September, at 7.30 p.m. ' By order cf the W.M. ALEX. WHISKER. Newma-ket, 31st August. 1877. T OYAIT"ORANGE LODGET~No.~2. The Lodi?e will meet r.t the Lodge-rocm, at 7.15 p.m., on TUESDAY, Ith Instant, for general I business,-initiation, and a lecture. ; By order of the W.M. :|3~U"iri7~I~C~~N O T I"C~E." A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the } Temperance Hall on MONDAY next, Sept. 3rd, ! under the auspices of the Hope of Auckland j Tent, 1.0. R. ! A number of addresses will be delivered, in ] terspersed with Son^s, Recitations, etc. I Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. Admisson: FREE. R. H. HUGHES, Secretary. A~~ v c k la"niTTo TfRNE"v 'M c n BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. j The Members of the above Association intend celebrating their Anniversary by a Bali and refreshments in the Lome-street Ball, on WEDNESDAY, September 5, 2877. and they respectfully ask the employers to grant them on this, as they have on previous occasions, a, holiday, so that they may the better enjoy them selves. JAMES M'LEAN, Chairman. August 30, 1877. iawaa—roa—a— a ■in nun i A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PEOVI _c3I DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that I mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established 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. Present Annual Revetie exceeds .. .. .. M70,00(k Accumulated Funds exceed £i' : 000,0CO. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1.'~>52,575, and producing anew annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland : Alexander Saunders. O~OTrTITBR~I TIS H" INSURANCE lO 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 Sec. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOAR DM AN, Alanaeer. "p L() LT R ! POLL AR D ! BRAN The undersigned have For Sale— QAA TONS FLOUR in Sacks 100's and J. T. Evans and Co., Oamaru Haasell and Co., Oamaru Tnwood, Timaru ■ Cliff; limaru ' Parr, Tirnaru ; Anderson and Co.^ Duncdin I R, Anderson, Dunedin Saunders, Christ church i BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE. OATS, BARLEY. B. TONES & CO A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GHAM- E%- MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University ok New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current rear are Bih, February, 27th April, 17th July, and sfhOctober. FARQU UAH id ACRAK, Hnn.l MuHier. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLUTsCHOOL^ WELLIXGTON-RTREET. TV- £ViiL\TiN"C CLA^liKwiil be-fsc-opcnod< on 510X0 AY. SOth Aprs!, al 7.3(1. English, ."..-ItbuieMu, :\o».i; keeping. Ac, Mi-.. Harrio.-.n. _ ( _ _ MONS. F. PsiV.VZER. "" ' " Monsieur P-.lt'/cr is highly successful as a. Teacher of French. Those inti'iested in the. study ct this language are invited to call and. observe lus method oi' instruction.