The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, AUGUST 0, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



■^S^TT 011 SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s, j II E R O, Captain Logan, Avill leave Meiiiourne on the 7th instant, and Sydney on the lltk ; due here about the lGtb inst. ShcAvill leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply'to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, August 1. 187 T. U" NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY OH" NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August IS7V. _ _ FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL- j LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT j CHALMERS, from Manukac. i . . I ~. . - ... ! Latest I -Steamship, j Date of sailing. J .Haavea .. Friday. Aug. 10, 10 a.m.j 9.15 a.m. I Taranaki Thursday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.! 12 noon. Wanaka.. AVednesday, 52n", Sa.m«j . a.m. | Hawea .. Monday, 27th, 10.30 a.m* 9.15 a.m. j Taupo . Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 2p.ro-. Wanaka.. Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. for-talTranga, po"v3_Tr"ty bay, napier, wellington, lyttelton. AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - street Wharf. Wanaka... Wed., Augustßth, 1 p.m. — j Taupo ..! Friday, Aug. 21, !p.m. — Taranaki Wed., Sept. 5, ip.m.j FOR NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTKL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Ip.m. — F©R SYDNEY, from Railavay Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 28, noon — FQRSYDNEY^jgtoM_W^ WAKATIPU Tuesday, August 11 — HENDERSCN & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ;^^=^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ''S^^HE THAMES. The fast and commodious 5.3. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland- Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday > Laid up for Cleaning and Thursday J" Painting. Will resume her trips on Friday. From Thames- Monday, 1.30 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER Se TINNE, Agents. CJTEAM COMMONF.CATION MfMZP^Z^ WITH THE THAMES AND ■"^^^^^COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday. 11 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. '•g^gl^l^-0 R WAIU XU. '*i5-giSSS&' T _ e p iSi OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— FrouißWaiuku— Monday, 1 p.m. Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. ■Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Whatipu SaAV-mills and Manukau Heads- Tuesday, S a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. -,*_, M. H. ROE. -aite- -TSTAIKATQ STEAM NAVI -IS__2^; V T GATION & COAL MINING **•""»■■"■» COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE j Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10.15 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Wednesday, and Friday, 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. ~er steamer Delta—Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort^street. June 21.1877. _*£&&.. CJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE -SSSSSSSS' DAILY. On and after June €th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland: 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. CASEY & SON. .^^^ U.OR THE HOT SPRINGS, 31123£g>: Jj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, vwA-a_ WgAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNJ3 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 J.lahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi eA-ery Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides Avill allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesdaj"- at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to _ J. CASEY fe SON. .^ve^QT^AM ON THE KAIPARA. Theß- S- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at uinction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's ttae, returning on Wednesday. ~ —, , For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. .... Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, andforloit Albert on Mondays. vnvn , ,r _rsr This Service commences on MOMJA_, 2SthMay" J. CASEY & SON. »S-Vte^ OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FoZ KAIPARA HEADS. T TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TK KOPURU. MITArAj, S.RATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. TheS" S' MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tme, leaving Dargav'ille On the return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengoi-s leave Auckland, per ,LIL_, on Mcdays and AA'ednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and -argo on Mondays v***^ & Red Office. Wharf._ -_ v .^. A LL Claims and Accounts _T3_- ;i'j:ainst the Barque 'G. /fcs^rf^-.^^Hi':ATJGIITON' must be rendered *_____&__*\a duplicate, at our oiliee, before ■nßaag-g-- Boon on TUESDAY, the 7th inst., or they cannot bt recognised. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. ! 16, Queen-street, Auckland.- Jtb August, 1577.



*S*?!t- TFOR RUSSELL, WANGA- j . i||Jg£,!? ROA, AND MANGONUI. j i The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY j lat 5 p.m. (weather permitting). P»sse^g?^ ! booked and small parcels prepaid a t the omco I lon the Wharf. No carso received after 1 p.m— j strictly adhered to. j I FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI j '• The s.s. ARGYLE Avill leave for the above i place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. ; FOR COROMANDEL. ! The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY i Mornint- at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Y at 3 p.m. ! Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. ! FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. i (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY j OF PLENTY PORTS.) I The s.s. ROWENA will leave as folloAVS :— ; Aug cist. Monday, 6th Monday, 20th i Friday 10th Friday, 21th j Wednesday, 15th Wednesday. 29th I At ."> o'clock p.m. ' A. Mc.GRh.GOR. Manager. | X" U. | «*SaJSB§£ ?p he g__ TAM 0 . S HANTER will i cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Tuesday. 3.30 p.m. Wednesday, 8.30 a.m. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday. 6 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 10th August, at 8 a.m. Reduced fares ocr s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss: Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson a_d Macfarlane, Agents i Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet -with prompt rlisua.tch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Otwhm-.^i-> or Nfiwmarkoi v -^^^Tp'~r'^irE T A B L E. -__.___ TRANSIT. LeaA-e Auckland : Leave Wairoa Monday, 1- noon Tuesday, 7 a.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 1.30 p.m.' Saturday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.: Return, as. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. "STS C<HIP 'ELECTRA,' CAP'!'. lIIIq^. T THOMSON. FOR LON ___£_SS3__a j_j_ Accounts must be rendered in duplicate, and Balances of Passage Money paid at our office, before noon of TUESDAY, the 7th instant. CRUICKSHANK Se CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. 4th August. 1577, _____ jZ ONEST BONES 1 BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, LoAver QueoD-stiwet. bF 3. *r. :.. finPPWT. Jf ~T J °~ ~lF' JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer. Parncll, boss to inform his Customers, and the Public trei.eraUv. that he has AppoinUid MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by Ward a-ad Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him Avill have prompt attention. Auckland, 19th July, 1877^ ivpvrTlT_T~cTf-it c m o~v a l. R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buckland's Sale Yards. I Several Light Traps for Sale. T> A P E R H A N _■ I N G. HENRY SHERLOCK, PapeRHANGER, Painter, &c, HOBSON STREET, one door north from Wellesloy-street. pi A h ANI ZE D IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. I And all kinds of Sheet Iron and \ Zinc Work. ! CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, I Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and haA-ing completed all Ids arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber fop* Auckland Wateravorks, WKLLESLEY-STREET, AirOKLANn. T\ ~N S A L E, AND TO AR RI YE — Malt, in tanks Muntz Metal and Nails Candles, Belmont and Brandon Raisins, Sultana and Elemc. W. S. LAURIE. MR. F. B. WOOD H AM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Geatlemen. IVfEW ZEALAND FERNS, mounted in APS sets, from 12 up to 120 A-arieties, from 3s. up to £5 per set; a fe.AV unmonnted sots, of 100 A_rieties, at 10s. per set, at Eric Craig's, Princes-street. FR I N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. . IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM X ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &0., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned atsatisfac ton r rat os. _ IRELAND EROS., Tanners and Leather IManub-acturek^, AiiOK-'.anrH. ■Vf E WMAR XE T NU R S EBTY, ±S NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, Avell prepared for removal. , , , All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to tne Nursery, NeAvmarket. Auckland. j_: |"~0 U I S F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Victoria-street East, t_T One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. TUT R. T. T R A F _ O 3. D "^ SURGEON _i£S^__s_ Wakefield- DENTIST, !fffffij*s& street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artir.<-;.«1 Tooth ifrr.rn Ojw tr. a A^Sill RfttV "a l~^~*- k"e n n c d y, f\ S tDDLER Se HARNESS MAKER, ' • . X t-.vt *• lij f.:i ;t Hotel). QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ■\ KENNEDY begs to announce that lie has Co-.inienced Jinsiness in the above-named pn - I mises. where he will be glad to welcome ail Atu-klanri and Thames enstticnert. Every tic- I crlption of Collars und Harness mane io order. Horses carefully lined. I



GEORGE AXE RS, _jr Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers ofTali _. rTI A S. L A" V E R, \_J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kvbei- Parh N.B.— Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchase:: rf. TT AM E S BU T CHE R, _f CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Noavcus and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, FireAvOod icut or nncnt). at, reasonable rates. MR S~~ if Y~ N"is ' S Railway Refreshment House, (Second house beloAv tho Telegraph Otiiee). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga arc, respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time dnrinc: the day. Tea, Coffee, &c, at the- Shortest_Notice._ _ _ g __ E §_\l* WHOLESALE .AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. 113 JJuekn-strket, Auckland. Wnvf. tho VTnior. TR«.t.V\ X A" N "D" J. S OP P E T, *J> m Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. TK7 PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL V? • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim. Paints, Oils'B 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, Doom, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fe 97. QUEEN-STREET. X CARSON. House and Land Agent _9 n Rent and Debt Collector, B'rrr!F.fnTT?v'« nr'ir.nrvoK' OTißHiivr-B'Pi.WTi!'!'. ARN OC X B R OTHE RS, 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 £~> to £0 per ton. Fnrs~_r~ c r and co. Wholes ale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of NeAV Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime SJmoked 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. Ti R. R A N D E R S O N. 9.3 c Broker, Mixing. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, auditor. Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought nnd sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The format ion, 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 boutrht and sold. Oiliee: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. "^SriiW '-' fP-P--*vksl' /CLARKE BROTHERS \j (late crombxe's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, j Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at, moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Z\ R G A N S ! P\ It G A N S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now 6n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). HSKIN N E R, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on tho Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Pit.tings. &0.. Sr.c. ER C H ANT S,~ AGENTS, and others, can have Ofiice Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account, Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star ofiice. A-Vy n dh am-strpftt. L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United SerA-ice Hotel, Welleslt-y-strekt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestoAA-ed 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, Mosgifel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small adArance on cost for cash. pi C O N 6 M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbons, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street, th June, 1877" EOR G E X I T CHEN, PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &C. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. N.B.—The only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of Water Metres. MASON BROTII ER S beg to inform their numerous friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF of the Finest, Quality and in Endless Variety. The PLANTS, having undergone the usual course of preparation, are in Splendid Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues are ready, and may be had on application at the Nurseries, Parnell. or to out- Agent, R. BreAvin.Seed Merchant, Queen street. T~H OS. JT_ H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'x, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones renlled. ~~IT L "M A" N ' s PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori 1 Cabinets and Carte 3, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also aibum size) of Auckland. Childrcn'H Portraits t.p.ken instantaneously. T~OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE~BOOT. C. B R O O KF. S Has th" Largest Stock of MEN'S, WOMENS. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper "than any other House in Toavii. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. 6d., our -cavii make. Men's Watertights. 12s. OA., own own limke. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. lid., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BL U E 800 T, J^f QUEEN-STREET. Opposite. d%t»W City Hall. If A. WATERMAN begs to inform f o his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly i opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck i land, where he hopes by strict attention to ! business to obtain a fair share of patronage. ' Special care has been bestowed upon the Ben : rooms, and settlers and country visitors to ' Auckland will find every . ..-.rafort. Meals at all



S, WYNDHAM-STREET, . > HOUSE, SHIP, AND R m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. _i 2 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the C* ProA-ince. ~| _ H I J.R. requests attention of Builders and r M j others to hib New Glazing Tariff. Wo —o J. HENDERSON. ' | 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. jr^-oTs-T- -&- "(Tin-; IMPORTERS. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Corner Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of HTDES. SKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, and KAURI GUM. Consignments avIU meet Avith prompt atten tion and immediate Cash remittances. Regular Supplies of NeAV Cure CANTER BURY; BACON AND HAMS on arrival of Steamer from South. ON SALE—Potatoes, Flour, Grain, Wheat meal, Chair, and General Groceries, &c. R3T Country Orders promptly attended to. ■\JKJ- -pHILLIPPS & g'ON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex- ' Rmily Chaplin. A Large and Varied assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OE TIIE LATEST DESIGNS. m. NEW PICTURES! In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &c, Car-on's Antieorrosion Paint, Zinc, White. Patent Silicate Paint, &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. PHILLIPPS & SON, OHj, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 07, Queen-street £l,ooo~~ygl £1,000 BOOTS & » fs_» SHOES. . Bought Direct from the Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots and Slices, ex Spirit of the Dawn and Lombardian, now on sale by the single pair, at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s fid. Kvcry pair of Hoots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of charge. OLARKSON & CO., Bootmakers, Next, to Mr. Edson, Chemist. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. it. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special &\„ '3?,*@t^. Appointment to '^:^' v'^a^- /j*AC llis Ex cello n c y >i«gd£»s^_3^BS__y the Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 0 1, QUKEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of Ncav Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Devartment.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands* being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailiner accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 01. Queen-street, Avhere this avoh derfnlly - designed "Conformatcur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W. H. F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and. Gentlemen's Hats, eec JUST OPKNED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; tho "Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, fee, &c. tW Inspection respectfully invited. N.8.-Hats and Caps can be made to order at a I'cav hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, . ±1. Jf 64, QUEEN-STREET. lEr OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. I will not be responsible for the quality of either Ale or Stout, in bottle, bearing my name, unless ordered from myself direct, as my bottles may be refilled. T. FORDYCK, Fort-street. T>OOTS, & CLIPPERS. R. Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOT M A X E R, 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 bis late employer Avill favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A feAV Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. JS, Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArfhur & Go's. mHE OTAHUHU BUTCHEUYJ JL BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. : . : To Suit the Dull Times. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 lb. Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Price's) 10,, Tallow Candles 0 (> ~ Washing iroda 0 1| ~ Large Bars.Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants 0 (! ~ Baking Soda 0 6,, Starch (White or Blue) 0 6,, These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial Avill prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper fur Cash from the undorsi_jned than any other Store or H-ATker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. ; QUALITY GUARANTEED. i TinAvare, Earthenware, Brash ware. i Cash Buyer of Butter, Chfese, and General ! Farm Produce. 2}Z discount for all orders of £1 End upwards. | c-a= Note address: — F. DE ROSE, 1 OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE.



"]\/f'ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage — !1 1 a F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. _ j Tt/rONEY TO~IIND.—A large sum o J_vJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very loav interest.—Apply to Mr XV. Aitken, Shortland-street. Ik/rONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at AvJL the usual, rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vidcan Lane. "m/B'ONEY to LEND in large or small Af J Bums, at loav rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISID-EY. Solicitor. High-street. M _ ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. M 1 ONEY" TO LEND in large or small sume at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. MONEY ~TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO _rtL OPKRATIVK BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. SLOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to .-EO.OOO, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— , Repayments extend- ip__ Wm t Total amount ingover Icr week- Repayable. 8. d. j £ s. d. 4 years 12 0 130 0 0 0 years 9 2 U3 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 0 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 \ DEPOSITS received repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 3 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. |^ N SALE, Per " Ceara," " Miss Kilmansegg" " Fairlie," "Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 00!b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. Ii „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS ] CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE jll „ „ BACON & HAMS J IS bales NELSON HOPS j T. 11. HALL & CO., i HIGH-STREET AND Vui.CAX LANE. ! S~i O A L. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Minos beg to inform the Public that they Avillbeina 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 ofiice, No. 7, Wvndham-streot, Auckland. Auckland, July 23. 1577. jyr IRA NDA CO AL. MR. J. PEACH, of Remuera, having been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is noAV prepared to supply the above Coal at the foIIOAA-lng prices :— Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 23-;. per ton lten „ 265. „ CAVts. ~ 30a. „ - Delivered at these Prices Avithin one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will be punctually attended to. /^ R E V R I V E R CO A L. FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, SinrpiNG Agent, Onehunga. T> E M O V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that Aye haArc Removed our Ofiice to Ncav Building at our Yards in Custom-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, Avher Aye hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally afforded. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-houee-street. i~ i , i : ; i '—^_ AU STRA LI A N MUT UA L PROVIDENT SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1549, FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. Ncav Zealand Branch : Head Ofiice— Wellington. The Annual RcA-euue exceeds £170,000 The Accumulated Fund iioav exceeds £2,000,000. The Society has paid to representatiA-es of deceased members upwards of £700,000. The Society lias divided amongst its members £113,000, yielding reAersionary bonus addi tions amounting to £910,000. The NeAV Business for the year 1876 Avas 1559 Polices, assuring £1,652,575, producing a neAV annual reven"e of £56,300. Persons assuring in this office share tho Avhole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. The annual report, prospectuses, and proposal form may be had (or Avill be sent post free), on application to the Branch Office, or to any of the SoelctA''s agents. Agent for Auckland — ALEX. SAUNDERS. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum. and Cargoes -generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowk-v Curhknt Rates Head Ofiice, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. pi LOU R ! POLL ARD !BR AN£ The undersigned have For Sale— OAA TONS FLOUR, in Sacks, 100's and 50's, J. T. Evans and Co., Oat—am ■ Hassell and Co., Oamaru InAvood, Timaru Cliil, ill nam Parr, Timaru Anderson.and Co., Dunedin R. Anderson, Doacuin Saunders, Christchurch BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. I B. TONKS & CO.



___. j^K^jße.*/^--. <"Z"- f 'A-,;: ■":•■•-- ■__.:■ A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- MAT?. SCHOOL. (akfiliaten to the un 'versit- oe New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are tlth February, 27th April,l7cli July, and sthOctober. FARQUHAR MACRAE, TT,.-.,-l Mn.ai:nr. PiITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, V^ WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES av_u he Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. | English. Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Sec, Mr. Harrison. French. (Commercial and Conversational!, MONS. F. PKI.T7.IiK. Monsieur Pcltaer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the. study of this language are invited to caU and obseiwe his method of instruction. N""~° " 1" "c '"^e: For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, Avithin three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards: 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con venient to market of any kauri in flic colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to'W. Aii ken, Land Agent. BOOT AND SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF .MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that, Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. OR SALE- OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, haA-ing all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large A'ats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, • Land Agent. XOHNOO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for cither Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. • Ail of Avhich can be dealt, Avith en most reason i able terms. I No. S. QUEEN-STREET, j ' AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI j KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the | Booking of Passengers, j JjIOOTE'S J^j-IRANDA QOAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. I For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) ISs The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. I<> 0 Papakura .. 10 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 11 0 Onehunga .. 11 0 Nev> market.. 11 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. , I The Monster Seam— Fifty-five Feet i Thick. j The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best eA'i dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials Avill slioav :— Remuera, April 28,1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have giA-en the Miranda Coal you sent'fme what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, —I am much pleased Avith 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 NeAveastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, less attention ; and fourth, I belieA-e the Are-bars Avill last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me Avhat 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 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Fdote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Haavkesaa'OOD. Governor BroAvne Hotel, April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you Aye are noAV using yonr Miranda Coal; it is good, and giAres us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, Cunningham & King. JAMES FOOTE. GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. FOR SALE, T TRE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the GasAVorks :— Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-1G 25/6, f 21/6, J 23/6, 9-16 and S- 20/, 11-16 and 5 19/, i and 1 17/, li and 2 17/, per CAvt., Avith test certificate with each chain Boiler RiA'ets, :f, g, *, f, 5-16, i, from*22/ %2 cwt. Horse Nails, from /9 to '11 9 \b. Ewbank's Nails, from /3i to II V- lb. EAvbank's Spikes, 7 and X,J2i f- lb. Galvanized Spikes,;-; to 6, from ,3 V- lb. Gah-anizedßooiing Nails, 2 and 2]-. Hi 13 lb. Galvanized Chains, 5-16 /!_ i1 /I *•• lb. Copper Boat Nails, 1.6 l-tb. Composition Spikes, ,10 V lb. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1/3 $ lb. Iron Castings, from 11/ V* CAvt. .!. C. HAWKESWOOD. 1> RANS T0 N & FORS TE R, > COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, G-ASFITTERS, BELLI!ANGERS, &C, &C. HaA-ing imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, Aye are now prepared to Lay on Services Avith despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Bui Wings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 ro 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose a.nd Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt tor Chemical Purposes. B R ASS CA S T DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced XX orkmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, . .Tune 23. 1877. I\K. JsiLLIo licgs to intimate to his Jf Patients that during his absence from Auckland. Dr. Hooper, of Hobson-street, has kindly undertaken the c);arir« of !i~ nrar-t'ce ■-- Parnell, August 1,1577.



TJEINC ES S THEA TR E, JL WELLINGTON. The above spacious Theatre is now OPEN for Engagement by Dramat io Companies, Lee: urers. Sec Ii is situated in one of the most populoai* parts of Wellington, and has been fitted up re plete with every convenience. The Building will hold T.AO persons. Theatrical Companies" Sec. engaged by the !»rc.;.;-iclors on favourable terms. Address „ _ .HO YD & CO.. Wellington. M" Lit tt SCH U T T'S SATURDAY AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES, AT nis ACAD EM V 0 !■' MUS IC, 30, Shortland-street. a series of six matinees, COMMENCING ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Aug. 11. at 2.30. Carriages at 1.30. Subscription to the scries of Six Perform ances :—«ingie (tmnsfer_.ble) Ticket, £1 is. ; Double Ticket (to admit Lady and Gentleman), £1 10s.; Family Ticket, £j 3s. Ladies and Gentlemen residing out of tOAY?;, or A'isitorspasfing :hi\>cgh. notable to attend the Avhole series, may ob: dn i ickets ior Single Performance s on tbe application of a subscriber. The Scenery and Stags Decorations expressly designed and painted by Mr. Thornton. TICKETS are now available for Subscribers at H'err Schott's Booms, where names and sub scriptions Avill be receiAC-d. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES, THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION _F MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. 'THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Lew-price Lock-s:itch Sewir.g Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED. MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad I'listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any Avear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND AVILL EA'EN SEW LEATHER: ;t Avill Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam. T.-ek, Ruifies, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine Avill sew on and rather at the same time, and will work equally Avell on Silk. Lilian. Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. Linen, cr Cotton Thread. It is not riccess_.y for us to endeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. W c claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET. Avithout regard. to Price, and Aye feel continent that AvhencA-er persons Av-ishing io bnv S-v.-iiig INiac'nnes give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE. a fair trial, in competition with other Machines, we Avill haA-e the. preference. With the Machine is furnished—Tlemmev, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can. Oil, Screw, driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for u&e. AU'securely packed in strong case with hinges. P R I C E :- Complete in bos: ££ os. With Table and Treadle ss. With Table and Treadle. Raif-Cabiuer, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we GUAR_nt__ them for fivk YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES. stanTped with our name, are not procurable, we Avill send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Solo Retail Agent lor Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations. Specimens, and 1 uition free or charge. J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street TMPOR TA N T NOTI OE. E. W A TEES Has A-ery great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his jssr DINING ROOMS ~£» have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th<j 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 ate SFECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to Avhich 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 is a guarantee that the Bill of Fere is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICAC VOF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he wiil, in his NeAV Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draAV the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rivai those of Keillerand the best English, makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, Avhere he _e;,s fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS. Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ueen-strset. QAKGO & CK AI<:: ' .OUTFITTERS, CLOTHIER. ETC., Having commenced Business as previously announced, desire to draw the attention of the public to their NEW AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTH'S. AND BOY'S CLOTHING Of All Descriptions. » as? $ f f _I3r We would, also direct special atten tion to OUR FANCY DEPARTMENT consisting of Twenty different styles in Gent's Linen Collars. Shirts, in Flax, White, Crimean, Turro, Jean, and other makes. Scarf's. Ties, Belts, and. Braces, Hats and Caps, Portmanteaus, &c. *_& i i i N.B.—See our WindoAVS, and note the prices for Shirts, Trousers, &c, and then compare with any other establishment in town.' CARGO & McKA IG, queen-stpeet, Next Doob to Waters', Confectioner.