The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII-No. 2,328.

AUCKLAND, KZ., FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1877.

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«*g^_s, "DACIFIC MAIL STEAM •^ss^s? SHIP COMPANY". FOR 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. -3ssg^ HTEA AC T O RAG LA N. The W. _c M. S. N. Co.'s p.s. HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Raglan and Waitara at an early date. For freight or passage apply to F. E. HAMERTON. Care of H. Gilfillan, Esq. «S2*^ T_> EGU LA R MONTHLY 4l_________r_" TV STEAM COMMUNICATION 11 nll ii between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 22nd of Septem ber. 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. -S&feK- "XT OTI C E TO WOOL _j|g)^g^; LM 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 STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—September, 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3. 3 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Wanaka.. Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Friday. Sept. 14, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Taranaki Wed., Sept. 19, 3 p.m. 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 TAURANGA, POVERTY" BAY. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from Queen street Wharf. Taranaki Wed., Sept. 5, 4 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, Sept. 20, -1 p.m.. — Hawea .. Wed., October 3, 2 p.m.) — I FOP. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Ip.ni.i — j ROTORUA.. Tuesday. Oct. 9, 4 p.m.! — FOR RUSSELL, B AYOF_ISL ANI IS. ' I j Taranaki Monday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m.! — Taupo .. Tuesday, Sept. IS, 5 p.m.] — Hawea .. Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m.! — 1 I FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua. . Tuesday, Spt. 2G, 12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. •^^^"pTOß W A I U X U. ~^****^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku. Saturday 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back: —Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect good 3 left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst __ Co., will meet with prompt dispatah. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onfthnns— or Nowm— rk«t.. tSfcfe^CJTEAM COMMUNICATION __f_g_-^;>o BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 's^^SBBgTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Friday, 5 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Aerents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham—Saturday. 9 p.m. Not responsible for good- or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. .^afcSfc^ TT-OR RUSSELL, WANGA _jgfa|jg|g, r 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. I Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. ' FOR MERCURY RAY & TAURANGA. ! To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY I 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 2(3 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MoGR-GOR. Manaeer. SPtf_^."EP ° X w A l v X v- The p.s. OREGQN Will leave for Waiuku as under : — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitthig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G sibDi.. 8 Auction Mart will be attended to «Sa_s_?=. TITAIKATO SIEA-.i NA/L _|3£3g_- VV GATTON & COAL MINING - as. _r» r__- company (LIMITED)- TIME TABLE i Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delia—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, (> a.m. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at (> a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer D«lta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at (5 a.m. ! Cambridge to Mercer. j Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and | Saturday, at 7 a.m. [ Hamilton to Mercer. Pir stsamcr Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and | s_ tarda.., at 8.30 a.m. ; Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, I and Fi-day, 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, | Secretary. ' Fort-street. 31 st August. 1877.



cg^k*^. QTEAM TO PORT DARWIN •S-ia-W^ JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, 1,000 tons register, Captain Franssen, 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. ~KI fTIHE s.s. " Lallu Rookh ' _f7p,2%=?S£_>_ J*- wih leave for Puhio TO v4™^l\Xi>:lvlOßßOw (Saturday), at 7 a.m. B^^_y|ig^f Will call at the Hot Springs on *™ s=sas Monday morning, at 7 o'clock. -i^kfe^ (L . ...h nOT" SPRINGS, __jg__4s_*__' ft A j ANGI, MATAKANA, *uaaa"fl'_.A 'Avi -JTTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, 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 Thm-sday 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, Sec, 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 fc SON. 4a__jW CJTEAM ON THITkAIPARA JB*g2&£lj WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavillo ,a: he return trips every Wednesday and Friday unning's tide. Passen - r .-save Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo^da^-, ( I Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and r 'argo i ioad-VS and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. *^^L VJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. «i_§S£3Ess_S»' The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For ' Kamatea, calling at iunction of Kaivvaka and _i ngatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every "uesday morning's tide, returning on Wedn -lay. For 1' :-t Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's ti . returning on Friday. Pass.- <ers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY\ -t 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albeit on Mondays. S7B' This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. ____ J. CASEY r Sz SON. sj^as^ (J TEAM TO AND FROM 121_E_fe:)0 RIVERHEAD TWICE "*:Ss3EEaE? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as ander:— From Auckland : From Rivcrhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— .1. CASEY r & SON. _ I M E TARE E. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freieht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY r & CO.. Agents. <S»_S_h*, AUCKLAND STEAM .•*§!___--_"-t_k_ PCKET COMPNY •JSSSWgef (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for Napier at 5 p.m. on MONDAY, the 3rd of September. FOR GISEORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TUESDAY, the Ith September, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. <to__kfe=___ OTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Saturday, Sept.l, 8 a.m. Monday, 5ept.3,1.30a.m Single"fares to Puhoi, 03.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MASTER, Aeent. _£>**_ rr<HE NEW" ZEALAND _JL SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 81, Bishop3gate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 M ATA U'RA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PARKORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1000 "WAIT ARA .. 833 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI -.225 | 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 all 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 crs. 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 Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. TpOR LON]DON DIRECT. The Supcrio- Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register, James Wards. Master, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo on board will sail as above on or about the Ist 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 bo obtained at the office of the Comnany. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. jC?V*_ -OT-SENGERS' LINE OF J=§|g|^ JO _ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- K*^!^™^Bffi Owned by Messrs Shaw, j Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. ' The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New ; Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at ; Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters, i The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the ! best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant ] passages from London to New Zealand, payment | for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost j recrular intervals. j Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN Se CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, . r-KriruCRKANI. J& CO.. I ! "OUNES ! H> E- ES ! HONES"! j Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freo- : man's Bay Bono Mills. ;_nd s.t No 101, Lower , Queen-street, by j. &j. SOPPET. '



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND .CANDLE WORKS. Cash Bnverß of .__ H A S. LA V E R, BUILDER AND CONTR .CTOB, Kyber Pass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasera. J~ aTl_ c s butcher, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newoasf ' and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rate— rslyn "d ' s Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Ofiiee). 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, &c„ at the Shortest Notice. PHILLIPPS AND' SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils 5 Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gola 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.—9s __ 97. QUEEN-STREET. J CARSON, House and Land Agent c Rent and Debt Collector, R-prriTßtTßv's Bm./nTN-os' Qutciw-k.-.Kirr. ~X\ TARN OC X BROTII ER W, Y> SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auclcland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from „5 to £6 per ton. FISHER AND CO. WUOLESALE, SITTPPING & 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. R. RANDERSON, • Broker, Mining. 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 Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Ottlce: No 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-.lass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children _ Fortraits taken instantaneously. /y FgTnTi p\ RgH 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). IL S X I N N _T_4 • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. Ail Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &_.. Sec L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-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 np. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. beriTeen~poli.^W MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on boar* ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plana and Prices free from JOHN LJBGGK S-Ti.pt.nr, Aberdeen. Scotland __ET"WAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. • HautaDU. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia., arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 D.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.15 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu, 1 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 Te 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, 'vueen-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to bo 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 size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. J AN D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. BUB LI C NOTIFICATI ON. The undersigned is a LICENSED PLUMBER under'•The Water-works Act." Also, Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Oastitter, Bell-hanger, Sec. A. CRAIG, No. 8, Wyndham-street. ~~A L E X. X E N ~\T E D V, _____ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Al but Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEPY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de criptioii of Collars and Harness made to order Horses carefully fitted. rplU ILDERS"4~C<JN TRACTOR S. ~"~ PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS* BAY". -i-N • -O-ARKER. having started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowes: Current Rotes. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBKS _.-. DALDY. Agents. rfio SHIPPERS, CLINTi-ACTORS 5 AND -UILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The unuersii.-ripri is selling at tsr GREATLY EEDUCED PRICES C. A. HARRIS, BRIT O M ART R O A D, And at the Spit. Napier.



M. H. Frost.] [George Call well. Frost & C 0.,, WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM '• MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. _7.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL. SHEEPSKINS, HIDEs. TALLOW, KAURI GUM, Sec. 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. S, WYNDHAM-STREET," . •• e_i HOUSE, SHIP, O HH AND W OT GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, b. — g — Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the t. p Province. fc. 3.H. requests attention of Builders and *^ &3 others to his New Glazing Tariff. CO a — 0 J. HENDERSON. „• : to S, WYNDHAM-STREET. T^T t_>hillTpps & OON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. t_L NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, | Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Text-, f?o. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and j Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &_., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, fee.., &c, Car~_n's AnticoiTosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glas3 Plain. Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo (Bass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 85 Se_U7. Queen-street RF. W E BS T E R, '• -WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 313 4UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, <V«y+ —"i« TTninn —Inlrt. p o~ ~a jo. 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 manager at the mine ; or at the ottice, No. 7, Wyndham-strcet, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— I 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. Us&luerton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. His Od per ton i 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland. August 11, 1577. j p R ifY RIVER COAL. ! FOR SALE, IV LOTS TO SUIT | PURCHASERS. j Superior to any other Co At, for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent. Onehunga. "TOOOTS, & CLIPPERS. JR. Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), ROOT M A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that be 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 tho usual price. leg. Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. 7SHEAP TIMBERTCHEAP TIMBER"! The Undersigned are selling SASHES. fcOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very larg« a n d superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Job Lots of Second-class Timber, -{Great Bargain. "-Vood Turning in all its Bkancrks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Le_r_, at very low ratea. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), ME CHAN IC S^ BA Y. _ TMPC RTA NT N O T ICE. E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dvson's late shop, his __r DINING ROOMS ~& have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th_ most spacious and comfortable, as well as the be«t ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortabie 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 reccE'.mendation. 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 SBASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Rlustra* '-id and Comic Jour nals, iogether with the leacLjg London News papers, are laid on the table, immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, bores with some, confidence that he will, in his New Premise., continue to receive the large share ot patronage which has been accorded to tim in the past. E. W. wi_hes also to draw the attention of Merchants a_d Storekeepers to his locally mamf-ctured Confecti _ns, which rival those of Keiher and the best English makers. He has I removed his Factory to Durham street West, ' -where he has tilted up all the most modern machinery of .he trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, 1 ueen-street. ME RCH A N TS. AGENTS.-and ethers, _~_. have OfSce fceoks Ruled an* i Bound, ar.y pattern, to suit requirements j Magr-r.ir.cs. Music, and other Works bound in i all .S-T.e.5. r.y -VLLLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, j Ma—-.Lie Ruler, and Account Book _...—j_fao turer, next door to Evening Star office, "■Vyr._b.ai_ -street.



TH OS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY ALBERT-U'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior 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 Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures j Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnt Almonds BoILED GooDS" Birds' Egg 3 Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls : Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions ! mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn | Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Tofty Musk I ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zer.ges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubc3 Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horohound Candy Cough Drops I Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on band. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re tinned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS. I Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. 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 quit 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 Buffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. "VT OTI C E TO T R AVEILE R S RAIL WA V HOT EL, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival ok Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES RIDLER, Proprietor. pi N S ALE, Pee "Ceaba," "Miss Kiemansegg" " Eairlie," "Camille," and Late Arrivals— 1!»0 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 601b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1. „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 00 cases CANTERBURY CHP_ESE 11 „ „ BACON & HAMS IS bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET ANB VULCAN LANE. I^~0 ~TTC EOF R E~M O A" A L. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner, Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-streel. 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 Shives in all sizes. "fjJT O T ICE. g. rT^hTnar, For Many Years in the Employ of Messrs. Cruickbhank & Co., Begs leave to aunounco to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30. QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Ori.ers Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his beat care. "VTATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY _L 1 COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Capital : £1,000,000: in 100,000 Shares of £10 each. First Issue, ,50,000 Shares of £10 each. £500,000, of which 15,000 Shares are Reserved for NEW ZEALAND. 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 be 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, are taken up, and held by a j numerous and wealth proprietary. Head Office of the Company : IC, Lombard- j street. E.C., London. Trustees: Charles Magniac, Esq., Chairman of the Na tional Bank of New Zealand (Limited), 37, Lombard-street, K.C. Archibald Orr K-wiug, Esq.,M.P., of Ballikinrain, N. B. " Bankers: London—Messrs Smith, Payne and Smiths. 1, i Lombard-street, E.C.. the Royal Bank of j Scotland, 121. Bishopsgate-street Within, E.C. " j Scotland—The Royal Bank of Scotland, Edin- | burgh,and branches. New Zealand—The National Bank of New Zea- ] land (Limited). Solicitors in Dunedin: Messrs Sievwright and Stout. Messrs Chapman and Strode. Brokers : Messrs Gillies, Street and Hislop. This Institution is formed for the purpose of transacting (he 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 similar 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 Oftices of the Solicitors, or at the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Prospectus and applications for for shares can be obtained at the Brokers', or »t any of the Branches of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), with whom the deposit of -10s. per share rnav be lodyed. Dunedin. 10th August, 1577 14/T R. T. TRAFI< OR T SURGEON rf_^___s, Wakefield- DENTIST, $|p§f& street. 1 Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover* \ ' Patent Oxide Gas. t Arti-cial Teeth (from One to a Full Set).



"VTONSY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— -i_T___ F. Rtng. Agent. Shortland-street. MCNEY 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, Short-land -street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the _i___] rates of in terete—W. H. Con ned. VxJcnn Lace. MONEY tc LEND in large or small -L»Jt sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. .-AlSHln-Y. Solicitor, High-street. "jt/FONEY to LEND on first-class free- AtJL hold sec_rfty, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shot___d-street. MONEY TO LEND in lar»e or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Ruseell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security: interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Snortland-street. IV|"ONEY TO LEND, in large cr small AtJL sums.— S. V&ile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. nest the Post-office. rp H E UNDERSIGNED - HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old ?:ed, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled arid in butts, hhds., qr,-casks, and octaves MADEIRA—Carni di Lobas, from the vineyard of Baron de Conceisaß BRANDY—Her.-sssy's and Marteli's. in wood and ease. Alsc, tine old Vintages for private families. Burgand's, in bulk; Exshaws, Trieoche, and ]£ow:att Freres, in cases W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dnnvilie _. Greenless and Colville's, SheiriSTs Islay, John Eraser's Brackia, Long John, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Brownings, in bulk ; Eooths, Bur netts a:;rJ Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henkc's quarts and pints GENEVA—,te__ de Knyper and Sen's Anchor Brand, in green and red. cases: J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne G'jd GINGER WINE—In or.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. J__ien. etc. CORDIALS, &c. —Maraschino Cora _oa, orange and white, and Sarsapariha BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeransen CHAMPAGNE — Cliqnot's. Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Die-hard's quarts and pints COLONIAL WlNE.—Malbec, Burgundy, Ver deilho, Reisling Hermitage, and Lindeman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth BOTTLED ALS-Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, AUsopp's, and Ind Cootie's ' BULK ALE—Marxian's No. 3 and 1, in barrels i BOTTLED STOUT—Blood's, and Guinness. | GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont. Ozakerts, Field's, and Taylor's Patent Ends Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Saltpetre. Sec. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds and cases. CHAMPION'S Champion Mustard CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes. La Caobac Albenxne, AquiHa de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, Erotays, and Partagus TOBACCO—Venus, Lord High Admiral, Hud son, Raglan, and Le Grand PAlNTS—Carson's Aniicorrosion, red and stone colour; Blur dell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine < Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. ' OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drams; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell. Spence & Co.'s, in | cases containing 36 1-gallon tins Hendry Why to and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED TRON-More wood & Rogers', and Gospel Oak, 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths SHEET ZLNC. Nos. 10, 11, 12, andU .lbs. SHEET LEAD BUTT BOLTS, grooved points I PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES | POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP I LATHES, 15,16. and 26 ft. beds j One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. _■ Cc. h,__T— _o_> aaopUa the -method followed by tte large London i___.es of VATTIN6 their WINES and SPIKITS, this having been found to ttcure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than othermte oUainallc. Original pac-kayes delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. ndents Executed fob. all Kinds of Goods. BROWN. C.AMPRF.[,T, Sr CO. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY. OTAHUHU~_>EPOT. Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Otahnhn, baa this day been appointed SOLE AGENT lor Otahuhu. Penkosk, and P..patoitoi Districts. to supply this Splendid .Household Coal. The Coai 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 on hand, j at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, j Depot, Otahuhu. BRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES ! Leaves . Onehunga— Auckland— 9 a.m. 32 noon | 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. S D-DAY: I -iip-m. J p.R-i: Spe_ al Coaches as peragreement. TOHN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, | AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Hasalwavson SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FA RM 8. PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in tfce Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on roost reason able terms. No. 8, Q.UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agert ter Mr. W. TT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booting of Passengers. P$ N S A L E, TO AHR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currant., casks and ca ■»_ Sarslins, half and quari tins. See, Sec, cc. W. S. LAURIE. 7. -VYNDHAM-STREET. ""DOT T E R & C 0., ' " DURHA M-STREET, H A V E O N tS A L E : 00 r.oz. French "Waxed Ca;f 100 r.oz. Basils (a.sorted) ' 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, tin? and cuarse 20 cases Bottled Sait 390 boxes Candles (Relmcnt and Gondas) '.00 boxes Starch, white and blue Tii) eases Jams (KB. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's. Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea. c-fcests, hal!--nests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, aEd other oi-anth.) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, 11 to 21 o_. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nail?. 1 and 3_ inch .S_,rdiiies, _ and j-: s (Albert's) Herring?., Vinegar ?_ustard (Oolman's and Kent's) Currants, Hai—ins, Soap, .blue Tobaecc, "vestas Paper, and Paper P.p.gs Cornflour. Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce Dr. Towushend'w Sarsaparilla Wbit'ng Soda. Crystal. So£.p Ponder, Miihj's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland nail Canterbury) Cheese, Butter, &c., Sec - - _ _ » COMMISSION AGENT, ! Shoktlan_)-bt„i-iet.



jTksatre^^^^ Royal. j LAST NIGHTS oe the HIGHLY SUCCESS i FUL SEASON of ! Miss EMILY SOLDENE, i AXD HER RENOWNED ! J__NG__i3H Comic Opera Company. t j C. A. Chizzola Manager. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! BENEFIT of MISS EMILY SOLDENE. On which occasion will be produced the 873T Second and Third acts of LA FILLE B._ MADAME AMGOT ! Mdlt.e. Lanoe Miss Emily Soldene. To conclude (for this night only, by Dibdin's Bailad Opera, one act. entitled, THE WATERMAN ! TOM TUG MISS SOLDEME. Miss Soldene will sins, iv this character, the Favourite Songs, '"THE JOLLY \VATEH_IAN," '"' FAEE.YELI., MY T__l__-li«\_l-_ WHKHRY," " THE BAY OF BISCAY." AND "itULE BRTTTANJA." Supported by the Entire Company. Incidental to the piece, the Sailor's —0m.%-:,;;,i. Will be danced by Miss F. Slater arid Mr. J. Wallace. ._ Speclvl Notice.—Owing to ihc great success the Management take pleasure in annovmc-ing , POOR KXTRA NIGHTS (Saturday, Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday. September Ist, 3rd, ! 4th, and sth), which -\ill be positively the last appeakances ot the Soldene English Comic Opera in New Zealand, previous to their depar ture for Australia 011 September 6. SATURDAY EVENING, Ist SEPT., Positively Last Might of P 0 ULET AND POULE TT E! And Re-appearance of Mddle. Sara. MONDAY, EVENING, First Time of Offenbach's Tuneful Opera, LA BELLE HELENE ! Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, Gs; Stalls, Is ; Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets can be had at. Upton ana Co.'s. Carriages at 10.45. Will Siiorxly Appear, the Great Favourite Actor, MR. CHARLES Wll E A TLEI GH. S S\A T R E R O V A L. Lessee*. R. J. De Lias. MR. CHAS. WBEATLEIGB, and a STAR COMPANY, will Shortly Appear in the Great Sen nation Drama, iv tf tableaux, '-THE TOUR OF THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS," as produced by Mr. VVheatleigh 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 Leopold (from the Prince of Wales Opera House, Melbourne) as Fix, the Detective,- Mr. Frederick Belt on (from the Princess Theatre, London) as Passe Patout: Miss Andrews (from the Theatre Royal, Sydney) as Aouda; Miss Clara HEN DERSON (from the New _ork Theatres), as Ayesha; and a Full and Efficient Company.— The Scenery, specialiy painted for this grand production, by W. J. Wilson, —. Wihis, and C. I-inchela ; the Machinery by Herbert Winning..; the Properties by James Barns: the Dresses i _- Picioli and Crouch. TE MPER AN C £ HAL L. ALBERT-STREET. Saturday, Ist September, 1877. -. THE )- TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE Will give their Usual Entertainment, con sisting of the following Songs Dances:— Songs, "Nellie Ray," and "Flora Lyle''-Mr. Kceats SODgs, "Who will care for Mother now" and " Wait for the turn of the tide"—Mr. lttaguire Comic Songs, "You'll be sorry for this""and Johnny aiorgan"—Mr. J. Mettam Songs, " Pity the Heart that has Suffered." and " Ellen Bayne"—Mrs. Smith. Double Songs and Dances, "Gay as a Holly hock" and (by request) " The Apple ol my Eye' —Mettam Bros. Recitations (by the great and popular favourite) —Mr. A.Smith. The whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce, entitled, SERVANTS; or, NIGGER versus IRISH! By the Company. Price of Admission—Threepence. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 precisely. ' Boys under Hi will not be admitted, unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. *_r TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ' m " CENTRAL ASlA—Russia's Progress and England's Fears," I By COLONEL HAULTAIN. Syllabus :—Central Asia—Ancient Tartars- Alexander—The Huns—Prcster John andNeti torian Christianity—Jenghiß Khan—Tne Old Man of the Mountains—Tamerlane—The Ata likh Ghagee of Kashgar—Modern Kirghiz— Turcomans and Usbegs—Russian Frontier in 1817—Disastrous Expedition against Khiva— Operations on the Jasartes, at Kokand, Bok hara, and the Oxus—Fall of Khiva—Cruelties- Russian Idiosyncrasy and Policv—lndia's De -1 fences—Herat—Bolan and Khyber Passes— Our | "V. eak Point—lnvasion of Afghanistan—Disaster —Present Position—ls Russian Invasian _'co i bable? I Illustrated by a Map. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s . Single Ticket, 3s. Admission to Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI 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 Orfices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that Iho AustraL-AN Mutual Provident Society is | the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Pretext Annual Revlne exceeds .. .. .. -170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1876 was -1550 proposals accepted and completed, assuring „1,6...,57.. and producing a new"annual revenue of -56.300. Persons assuring with this office share the, whole profit., and a bonus is declared evc?y Xtxth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for x.uckland : Alenan'der Saunders. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000.0.0. Buildings at every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cari-Tv;. generally Insured to and from London, the Uotorue.. America, <.\n.na. Mauritius, the. Island Sec. Low.:--. Current Rates Heaa Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Tf.LO 4 4 ! PO L L A R D ! B R A N The undersigned have For Sale— *-./(", f_ TONS FEOiJR in Sacks 100's and 50' _>if .? VIA.,— J. T. F.vans and Co., Oamarti Hasse!l and Co., Oamaru Inwood, Timaru Ciitt. 'imaru Pa-r, Tim -ru AnOi.'i- on and Co., Dunedin P. Anderson, Dunedin r-'aun lers. Christ eh v rch BRAN. POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. B. TONKS & CO. .