The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII.-JSo. 2,416

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PETOOL



«§»|#^JP ACIFIC MAIL STEAM "^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. •FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearborne, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES DAY, December 19, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. S%^TT*°R SYDNEY~ArND~MEL <Jg||§gg;-I-1 . BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, and Sydney on the 18th; due here on the 23rd instant She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY the 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 11,1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest J. I'il 11), Taranaki I Tuesday, ISth, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Well'ngto.n- Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOITTAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, I^A^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON and PORT CHALMERS, from Queex orjJEET Wharf. Tatjfo .. .. 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.- Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — " FOR RUSSKLL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka .. Tuesday, 25th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-strkst Wharf. Rotorua..' Wednes., 19th, 12 noon. — tar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 2Sth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queer, and "West Queen-streets. <^k?^ "PARLIAMENTARY RATES SliyyigrJr TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CTTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Singlr Fat?e3 of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. .T. OASEY & SON. «^^^ JF »R THE HOT SPRINGS, JlliSilrJj MAHURANGI.MATAKANA. 'I^^^EAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain ICaspkr, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every TJonday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahuransa every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY ft: SON. •~j_^^ CiTEAM TO AND FE.OM ,^^^^o RIVERHEAD_ TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as tinder :— From Auckland : From Riverhead; 8.8. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. «Sk%^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA I|||||g;k3 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAYILLE. The 8 8 MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville jn he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. Passencar: leave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ov .vfondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Offlco. Wharf. ««a&^ TJirAIKATO STEAM KaVT 1333£b£>' VV GATION feCOALM-fNING a*^B*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMB~TABLKi Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight , Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per ateamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fartcs :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, scmJ , RFF> Secretary. _Port-st,rp.Bt. 15th November. 1«77. ~K 1 IP^ O X i3AL E, *tf||jjic|^^ A SCREW STEAMER, 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on Brfnt draught and with small consumption of fuel. further particulars, ap^ply ITKE]Sri Land Agent.*? "UIXCURSIONtoWAIWERA 3&__SHi (HOT SPRINGS). The 3.5. LILY Captain Smith will l^ave Auckland every Saturday; at 2* P m., returning to Auckland «very Monday mo aiing by 9 o clock. Retarn Tickets. 10s. CA SEY & SON. T^OR RUSSELL, WANGA- BOA, AND MANGONUI. .Thes.s. lONA willleaveEVEKY MONDAY 5* 5 p.m. (weather permitting). .^^Ssf™ booked and smaU parcels prepaid attheOfflce on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m- Btrictly adhered to. *0R WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The B.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE wiU leave every^MONUAX Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki- FOR MERCURY BAY, TALRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for aU BAY _- OF PLENTY PORTS.) The b.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December . Calling at Tairu^to fandfa&ers. Weather A^McGRWGOR. ManaKex.



jj-Kjk QTEAM TO SYDNEY. *!§||||g^ WEDNESDAY, The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from the Queen-street Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. jg^Sfcw 'p'OR LONDON DIRECT _^_|ig_*||!£_r The only regular trader ana —^«™=™=™_ favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, thu3 offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. ipOR LONDON DIRECT. _^^^^^^.TO FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITT OF The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. • TjiIRST SHIP FOR LON ;«||l||___f' The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having all hercar^o engaged, will be despatched on or about the 22nd of DECEM BER. A few more cabins are still disengaged, for which early application should be made". The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Saviil and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1577. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the ofSces of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, V Shaw.' Savill CRUICKSHANK&Cu.J and Co. «9ss__^."JF O R W A I U X U. "*SS2JS^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will oave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 18—Tuesday, 3 p.m. IQ—Wednes., 8.30 a.m. 20—Thursday, 4.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, D p.m. 22—Saturday, 7-45 p.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.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 goods left at the stores of. Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane. Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. SCWfe^CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK ,|_i____r£3 LAND and the THAMES. ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITL Time Table. From Auckland— Tuesday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, Rotoiti (for Shortland), 11 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 12 noon From Thames- Tuesday. Rctomahana, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 6 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti (from Shortland), 8 a.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Steerage, Six Shillings <6s) Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRAtiER & TINNJfI, Agents. i__^__ > QJ TEAM T0 THE THAMES. "AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. fid. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s- 6d. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 10 p.m. From Thames- Durham—-Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Lolla Rookh—Thursday, 9 a.m. For CoromandeJ. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From CoromandeL Durham— Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for good= or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS. Agent. ,3^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE 4p|||§__i O AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under:— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 19tb, 6p.m. Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage ap j plyto g _ V & gQN; *aa_Sfe_: GTEAM 0N THE ■KALI>ARA- Theß'B- KIN A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea; calling at junction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Fo^Port^lbcrt direct, every Thursday matti ng's tide, returning on Friday. _ _ Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Cargo°for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. -MYYvn a v JJ2T This Service commences on MONDAI, May> ' J. CASEY & SON. SjijL Vf ° R W A~* UK Ut The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :- From Onehunga— From Waiuku r>fv Dec -19 Wednes 4 pm. 20-Thursday, 10 a.m. 22-Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 22-Saturday, 12noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mi Us - at S a.m. Single Fares, 3a 6d; Return, ss. ,*^»-« Weather and other circumstances permnu*i(? OrdeSto collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibtan-e Auction Mart will be attended to, _, rq _ R~! M c N A B, • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _T SHIPPING SUPPLIED. IS -p CLARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, O__h_____ 7>i E O R G & AXE RS, Cash Buyers of Tallow. -_=S=p B~ SKINNER, Fittings. &C &C.



\ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, TJpj\r\ Master. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut O r uncut), at reasonable ratwi. EECHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wj"n<iham-Btrß«t. G. S A N D E S, • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. AMILTON, WAIK AT 0. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, • &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. s@r Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. CLAR K~E BEOTHE (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baiik, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken A L U V E T T\ ±?k.* TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strejct. 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 3mall advanc on cost for cash. El R E S H SHIPMENTS. Jj 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, 0&. FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, ME. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Counpil Office Queen-street' ■ . "TAOKSON'S PRIVATE BOAKDING *3 HOUSE AXGLESEA-STREET, BEHIND NEW BANK, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G-. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. -yrr OTI CE O~F REMO VA L. ■ Mr. FERDINAND PKLTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform, his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-strcet, opposite^ Sr,. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. HP R. GILL M A N , JL O CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ONEHUNGA, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, "and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours 80 long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely Increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. Jtf Of I C IT CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WEILLESLEY-STRKET EAST. [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR. Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he ia enabled to turn out work in a,n artistic style. VV. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovator in Auckland. ______ W. EDGAR. ~~ [Established 1858.] WJ. M A■ R X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, ; BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead. Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL -.STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection ith the Waterworks, in a most efficient man^ ■>er and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. VV ISH E R **A N D CO., _I) 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. H A S. LAV E~R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBEE PASK. ' Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. ■_ GrUTHRIE & IiARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-rnanufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c t2T Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager.



Boots i Boots ! i Boots i ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and lab of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the publii that he has Commenced Business in that Sho] Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes tha by strict attention and civility to receive a shan of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from i WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suii the times. EVERT DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, JsHr- BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _^i§__ Children's e^^f made to order. tea, Note the Address— D. N. C A R T E R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., Q U E E N-S' T R E E T. JMiLLINFRY ! JML^LINEKY H MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in 4 great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES. FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C MTT~B H S. JJUTTE R W O R T H, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, fi MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEE N - S T R E E T, Auckland. TVT E W S U M M~IfR~G O OD Si J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per • Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW RUMMER MILLINKRY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEVV SUMMER HOS I E RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(— —xx :=:;=:=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just EscEivED—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, direct from Tiitc United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. ffVJ MERCHANTS AND STORE JL KEEPERS. The undersigned in now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great variety of French- Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, QUEEN-STREBT, _ (Opposite the Market). \ N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the said material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near ■ the Turkish Baths. "Whangapoua Steam Saw MILL S. cutting 140,000 weekly Orders Cut with Dispatch. C, A. HARRIS. " 23rd November. 1877. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present .occupy Dr. Kllis' late residence at Manukau Road. Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. Christmas & !N^w Year's presents. UPWoIT S 500 I^TURES TO kSS, CT Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. 1 ■ , ' ' ' W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PKR CENT. We also w'sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paperhanginos, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS^ 95 & 97, QUEEN-RTREET. Auckland, December 6, 1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in thefWai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be - cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheai/as you can in Auckland; and then, we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and briying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DEPOT, HAMILTON, 'WEST. Waikato.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-atreet. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up . wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ■ MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 3 TyrONEY to LEND in large or small Jj'SL sums, at low rate of interest. —Apply to p Mr. LIAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. b 1W ONEY *° LEND on first-class free -3 i-vJL hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. 3 1W ONEY T0 LENI) in lar£e or small } IjjL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— c Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, , Shortland-street.. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. HKISTMAS IVTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! ..JJI GIFTS..! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. I THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre ; sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET Tames adams, watchmaker, tP VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, Cd. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. J~ 0H N K. SMI TH, BUTCHER^ PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adjoining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar«;e and more Central Premises. The public-can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2£d. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3£d. to 4d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beer, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. 11EW REASON'S JEAS "THE CUP THAT CHWERS ■. Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FO R TII E MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ ® ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ tt>. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ lb. On Parcels of 61bs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 %1 lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short, land, and OWKN-STRp;ET. Grahamstown. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each 18 carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DKCK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8.. at the request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1873, '74, '75, and 7C. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s. 6d., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped .. .. 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 015 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pounrt Cakes, at 4s .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks 0 0 0 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Paraeil and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant. N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. "ipHCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really .first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst REL A N D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' i Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmonger, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countiv orders promptly executed. ' Good.-= shipped to all the Colonies. npo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac • tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfbs and Leather MANTWAOTtrBBBS, Auckland. /"ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING ,\J HOUSE and RESTAURANT [ VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW i OPEN. New and substantial Premises have tsen erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey. Passengers and Luggage to 1 the above house. CHARLES VEITH.



HOTEL For Sale hear town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildings, every covenienoe, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. . FOR SALE, a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, Sec, &c. Price, £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c, &c. No. 21, Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE; a S-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 per annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, £ cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUKEN-BTKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. GRAFT^NROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Graf ton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca be sold cheap. PONSONBY. — A Well -built Commodious Family Residence, with about 3i acres of land, laid out in garden, orchard, vinery, and pad dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata Har bour; a Charmina- Summer Residence. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed "Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet oach to Elliott and Albertrstruets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range andback Kitchen. *~~*"" GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar, month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beach Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMON DS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREKT, NKWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adjoining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Y^E ~ MUST "HAVE EXCITEMENT: dbrWOO WORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY!!! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNKSDAY, 10th January. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goons, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. EVERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE A GIFT. OOME EAKLY AND MAKE YOUE SELECTION. This Only is Good for Cash Customers.. In consequence of my " Annual New Year's Art Union" being put a stop to, I a,rn determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! * TRY! TRY! What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Sift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for £1. F, H. LEWISSON. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. F. H. LEWISSON. An ENGAGEMENT RING for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Goral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE.- The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. LKWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this .'—There is no waiting for your Gift, it is given at the same time you make your purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they- are all to be given away. This is Genuine^ To convince yourselves, give it a trial. I\ EL Ijewisson, JEWELLER, QUEEN- ST JEtEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) C_T L 0 T H I N Itt • MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. IJ3L Our arrangements are such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise.us. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET, N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s". Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from- 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG* Queen-street* US' SHIRTS, t ifr Perfect Fit & Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 35., lid, is. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d._ and 7s. 6d. ' COLD SHIRTS^— Best British Prints, fast'colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d, and ss* 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. AR GO & TV| C T7AIG QUEEN-STREET, Next E, Wateks, Confectionek. Tji HRE.NF .R IS D BjiUS HieHKST Cash Price given for ALE ant PORTER BOTTLES.



Theatre Royal. Proprietor .. '%&&&***s&*& R. J. DeLias Important Announcement. THURSDAY EVENING,. 20th DECEMBER. GRAND OPENING NIGHT! And FIRST APPEARANCE of the Renowned XJo S« MjNSTRELS! 13 STAR ARTISTS. The elite of Minstrelsy. Whose success through the Australian Colonies for the last Three Years has been unprecedented. Introducing— THE BEST QUARTETTE! THE BEST SOLO LINGERS! THE FUNK < RBT COMEDTANS» THE GREATEST DANCERS! And the Most Complete Orchestra- ever introduced man Ethiopian Entertainment. Presenting one of the Most Original and Versa tile Performances ever given before a New Zealand audience. For further particulars, see Programmes.. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit. Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7-30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. ROCKEFELLER,. Business Manager. MONSTER /CHRISTMAS' mREE' "WITH AUCTION SALE ■OF USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES,' WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST SCHOOL-ROOM, TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, For Ankual Festival Fund.. Admission, Is. Children under twelve, Gd. AH admitted will be entitled to a Prize from the Tree. Entertainment to commence at 7.30 p.m. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. £ n Ay "~~^v£\ g" 2 B § /^/C.DEL'EAUASI g &" H- g fel AUCKLAND. Jg) sa | O . *5 MA^E^JTLY^TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. mOARR I V E, Ex TRANSIT, @ OaMARU : 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. l&T E L S O N Tf O P S, Ex TARANAKI: 6 bales PRIME QUALITY HOPS. T. 11. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE.. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION jt5L FACTOR, r ALBERT-, Si REET. E. WATERS, CONFECT ONER Begs to inform the public the following goods, manufactured at his- c ry, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into AuekJanrcL - They contain no in- ■ gradient or olouiung'.'inatter deleterious to - nealth'.-r- ,1 Yi'j; <•' ■ - Dry Goods. . Dry'Gcods—Continued . Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co.'.versations.Rings ' Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good "Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges • Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles . "Ri-itt to ftnonn Burnt Almonds Boiled OrOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Gushions mints . Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Dropa Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls- Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond .Toffy Musk l-ozenges Sweet Kisses- ' Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut, Ice zenges Red and White Co coa- - Bathpipe mitlce Coalsfoot Rook Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffr. Juiubes . Everton Tottv Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and "White Sugar Imitation Strawberries, Candy Imitation Almonda.- Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe ' Medicated Lozenges o every description alway on hand. . Waters' Chocolate, 203. per dozen.. One shilling wall be allowed for every tin re, turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS,. Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testikoxiai.. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, IS7S.—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 tree 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, air, your obedient servant. Jamks M. Tuntsty, Provincia Analyst. ■ iVISQJJIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC' liN PHJJa,, (JK.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASK?. ta. Sole Agents for AucklanH.^. L. D. NATHAN & CO. ROUYER, GtoILLET & CO^ COGNAC. TRADE '5vX, 'J MARK. [PKSTABLISHBD IN 1800}. MESSES. LEWIS BROTHERS. •«C; AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest laade. They have always on hand Hdds., a Quarter caskn. Cases, and Xmnorial flnntn. AND J. SO P P E T v • Frbbman's Bay Steam MiijiS, AndNtv.lol Lower Queen-street Wharfs AuckJand.