The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII.-Ko. 2,139.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



*SM^T>A-GHnC MAIL STEAM «^*Ma& ship company. FOR SA.N FRANCISCO, VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Sere-« Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. D. Earborn, Commander, will leave Sydnej on the 12th instant, leaving Auckland about the icth instant,' for the above ports, carrying H.B. M.'s Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. sSSs&S?^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- U PANY (LIMITED). FOit TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LIXGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booktxg through to Sydnf-y, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—January 1577. h . o o C 3 lalj &f M r4 g< M a W cs 0.-<j 5 < < X i S 5, c § g. 2 .g g | | e3 h w £_ £__£_ _k j> P |Sun. Wed Mon Fri. Tuo. Sat. H Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. S —' — — 14 17 22 26 30 3 £< 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 ° a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. non. The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on SUNDAY, January 11, at 9 a.m Special Train for Passengers will leave Auck land at 8 a.m. ict, Note.—From loth December to the 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off Double Fares, available for return till the 2Sth February. I HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, | Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. j s3&&*». 01 TEAM TO SYDNEY FROM • Jg|||giO MANUKAU. The Union Steamship Company will despatch the new and powerful s.s. ROTORUA, 700 tons. 200 horse power, from the Onelmnga Wharf on TUESDAY, 16th January, at 10 a.m. I Passengers by 0.15 a-m, train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. .^fe^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION : jSlSapggO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <eSsss3ESVrHE THAMES. Tho fast and commodious s.s. .ROTOMAHANA, A. FAifiurtAtt, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames: Thursday, 1.30 p.m. Friday, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Fares: Saloon, 7s. 6d. ; Steerage, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGRKGOR, Agent. flSlk&g*. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION .g|||§j§j»; O WITH THE THAMES AND coromandel. Time Table : ', FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): Fi-iday, 8 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKH (s.s.) From Auckland: From Cororhandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. All cargo to bo alongside one hour before sail •ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shioping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. -«a&E^ "^"if AIKATO STEAM NAVl jMs§2&£: lV GATION & COAL MINING "^sa£S^^ COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer . BLUF.NOSE Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves ELimilloii for Mcrner—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, - Secretary. ; Fort-street, January 6,1577. I M E T A B L E. ! j S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.; Return, ss. ', Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. ' W;A I U- X U. j "r»«*Sr ..-The s.s. TAM O" SIIANTER will leave for Waiuku a3 follows: — , From Onehuhga: From Waiuku ! Friday, t p.m. Saturday", 1! a.m. I Weather ami other circumstancps pcrmittingi 1 Orders to coiicct goods left at the stores of Messrs. Hendoraon and Macfarlane, Agents J Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. V/. J. Hurst & Co., ( will meet with prompt dispatch. I • A. CUXNINGHAM, Onahunu'n or \(»wmailiot. «T%^- TfOU C O ROM A N DEL. , •«s**e<«3Si' 'Hw. s.s. AISGVLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND { MANGONUI. ♦ The b.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY { at 5 p.m. (weather pei'mitting). Passengers i booked and small parcels prepaid at tlie Oilico on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. j ■ FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at MeKENZIE'S COVK to Land i ' Mangawai Passengers). ' c The s.a. ARGYLE will leave for the above « place EVERY TUESDAY, at o p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA vnll leave the Queen-street ' Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calline at KATIKATI should \ Bufnuient inducement otter, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS, making three trir><= n. fortnight. A. McGRRGOR. Manager. 1 "WT -A. I W E R A, V T HOT SPRINGS. . Arrangemsntg have bacn made with tho - ownei-s cl" tbc 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra C Boat during rhe Summer Mouths. She will con- t vey passengers at the Rsduckd Fark of 10s. for o a Retc-rn' Ticket, and the Manager of the a Hotel haj Reduced the Cmakse KOR Boarjj, v including Eaths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First- c class, and Ids. for Seoond-clas3, from SATUIt- * DAY till MONDAY. „ ~ The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at lialf-nagr, 9 a.m. | -1 tin Mor.rin\k. ! . «k&«_7fmE WAIUKU MAIL 9 «^1 0 FjOfiPo if J Will Jea^e- Onehunga for Waiuku aa under:~» I Wednesday, 12 noon o;it;uraay, 3 p.m. . * Manukau Heada :—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Orders fed eoljoof, Gooaaleft ts.tSibbln'a Auction jStftft wIU. bo p-tt*fta?4 to, _ „ . 4w J4i *>V«\



■«5sJK&?< T> EGU LA R MONTHS ~Sillfe£jL\; STEAM COMMUNICATIO: I "^^^^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.s. HERO, Captai Logan, may be expected here again about th 20th February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne thre days after arrival. r ' For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Bth January, 1876. r^, jv TTIIRST SHIP FOR LON ■ Jj DON DIRECT. £SbsQ£%^ The favourite Al Clippe I *""" ■-* ~-l:v-"*"*a Ship 1 CITY OF AUCKLAI7D. To sail on SATURDAY, the 13th instant. Shippers are. requested to pass Entries, aiu present Bills of Lading for signature, at once Balance of Passage Money are payable before noon on Wednosday, the 10th instant, afte] which time no passages can bo engaged. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. j (LIMITED), , ; Agents. i _, ~ IVTEW ZEALAND SHIP. I SP^W -1-V PINO CO.'S LINE. LONDON DIRECT, TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. The iron barque I LOCH URR, 100 Al, 716 tons register, Samuei, MURDOCH, Commander, now daily expected from London, will sail as above shortly after arrival. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. AjsL npHE Brigantinc FLIRT, I)*?vVv ■*- 100 tons register, John '^iTNiwfe' McKenzie, Master, is a Regular Trader between AL CKLAND and Sd^SSSfieai LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZTE. ! Auckland. Pobrimrv 15. 187 ft *£&gfe^ T?OR THE HOT SPRINGS, Ja&Mig: SJ mahurangi, mat a kana, "aasairiiAWAU, & LITTLE 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 Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. U3K>»w T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF JgjSO^ -S- T PACKETS TO NEW ZEA '&£3B&®£*&A Ownkd by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Lcadenhall-strcet, London. j The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ship 3, classed A.I at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of tlie best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Naw Zealand, payment for wjiieh Ims been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Ifull particulars on application to L. I). NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, )■ Agents. CRUTCKSHANK & C 0..) JJS-Pv IVTEW ZEALAND SillP i4*\f%W -i-^ PING COMPANY ■^^^^^», (LEMITED). Hicad Okpice: ChrJstchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81,Bishopsgate-strcct within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURUNTJI ..10W The WAIKATO ..1053 MATA URA .. 8!)S AVAIMATE . .1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA...! 871 OR A Ml 1051 WAI PA 1057 OTA XI 1053 W AIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 11(51 KATCATA ....1057 AVAITAItA .. 833 RANUITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to raeef. the requirements of the trade between the Uni tod Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons aud 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 ters. The Company also charters ships of the highest slass ay required, and vessels aiv. despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. I'he Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. 'Arrangements for the passages of friends to md from the colony, and also for the conveyance if cargo, can be made at tho Head Office, Dhri-tchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH-93, Queen-street, jSW-K Th 1011 london direct. The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, N Tow on her way to this port, will have quick lespatch after arrival. First-class passenger iccommodation. For freight or passage apply to l. d. Nathan & co., Agents. «£k&« TJIXCURSION TO THE I^SOgfe Hi waiwera, hot SPRINGS. The ANNE MILBANK will leave the Queen itrcet Wharf on FRIDAY, the 12th instant, at 9 i.m., and land passengers »t the Waiwnra, and •ctuvn about 9 p.m. This will give ample time o explore the beautiful scenery of Waiwera, )i)joy the Baths, and witness the opening of tho iow building. A Baud will be in attendance. Return fare, 10s. liSlfe-EL M's> —ppH rR X i>y khhl permission of Captain Murray, the i.s. ECLIPSE will run to and from H.M S. sapphirc.TQ-MOR.KOW (Thursday) EVENING, jetween 2 and ± p.m. J. CASEY & SON. MR7~ MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will cave as follows :— (BAS a.m. /U3O a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m e^vmarkets 2 p.m. 2.4.5 p.n? 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. \Mn p.rp fi.3o p.m. R. FAULDEJt, Sole Contractor to tlie ! . City Council for the Emptying of Earth Jlodets, Privy Hoxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared ' o attend punctually to all requests regardingthe i ibova. Persons desiring to have the said places i ittended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other- ] vise, oan have the same done by leaving a notice, < itber verbal or written, with the Inspector or BIIREWOOD !f« "pmiEWOOD !! I WANTED KNO^^, that I am nowpreparPii 0 supply BEST TITREE FrRKWOOD, in any (uantity, at the following prices (terms cash) :— Single ton, 95.: four to ten tons, Bs. Cd.; upwards if teu tons, at wholesale prices. — Address: roHN BLAIR, Bay of lalanda Coal Yard, ijtjakwatcr Roart, M-R, HEKKY BCnUMAGKEK, City ] Stage, CarriajfCt Noi 48, , hQ&yzH OhehuMga; Leaves AttoklftnO, \ 7.A3 a.n)i., dAa a,m,



£ GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, n RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, c And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. c CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wcllesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfittingof every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having: completed all his. arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to j, execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting1 vessel, receive immediate attention. ' " S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber yon Auckland j Waterworks, P- WELLESLEY-STREET, ; Auckland. fjnIMBER ! TIMBER! TIMBER ! - THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY "j MECHANICS' BAY, 1 HAVE ON HAND :— ' i A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER ! for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good i lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out • below Cost Price. i!2T Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. Jf E W T> ATTE RN . S /Mt^mtk PAPERIIANGINGS, r &W A - Hit , JusT Opened &~tiXy^2^m-Z?& Ex 'City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at REDUCED PRICES Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate aud Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 85 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbuby's Buildings. Quken-stueet. (Ti HEAP "DRAPERY STORE, VV SYMONDS-STItKET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but 1 have several line* bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices, to give the public tho bone Jit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3*. <M. ; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. ■ J. HE APE. T>ONES~I BONES ! BONES ! ; Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Ray Bone Mills, and at No 10], Lower Queen-street, by .7. &-■ .T. KOPPF.T. fi LAR X E T. ROTII Elt S \y (LATE CUOMHIE'S) ROYAL FINK ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, c Opposite Union Ba.;k, Quoen-strect, Auckland. ] First-class Portraits, from 0.1). V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's.Portraits taken instnnl'.anom;s|y. H~ l. imTs s c nTFk ie, • Empflehlt sich fseinen Landyleutcn I Yon 8 K. M. S. 'Hertha,' als Schneider und i - Tachkilndler, vcrspricht relic Bcdicnung und billige Preise.—Eeke yon Sliortland und Queen- : s treets. £ JJOTICE OF REM O V A~L. 1 The office of Mr. Maokbciixib, Solicitor, to Short! ami-street, adjoining business premises of ■ " Brown, Campbell and Co. | IW'OTICE OF REMOVAL, d 2 H. A TKINS " BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE KM- HAS REMOVED!!^ ] TO THE j E Premises Next Door Below his ! Old Shop. • c 11. ATKINS I Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus- : J toniers for then* very liberal patronage from his first coimn"ncing business up to B the present time, and to assure them H that although his trade lias increased to F that extent, that his REMOVAL to t< more Commodious Premises was a neces- o; sit.v, the same principles of business will n still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good tc article, buying in the cheapest market, 11 and soiling at the smallest profit possible. P His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old j Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. ,\ A SPLENDID STOCK J OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING s Will always be found, and the -^ PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! i. is; H. ATKINS. ' fli _J bi T> lAN 0 ! PI AN 01 J MR. H. ROWE begs to inform the Ladies and C Gentlemen of Auckland that he gi v. s Lessons on £ the' Piano at £1 Is. a quarter (one lesson a week), either at the pupils' homes or at at his private \\ residence, Mrs. Deane's, Karangahape Road, w opposite L. D. Nathan's, Esq. b , (SHORTLY !-0 N E SHILLING! , A DREAM OF LIFE ; I SONGS AND SONNETS. I By Jonx Blackmak. Jk/T X, T> TRAPFORD, li D£ N TlSf, fXgfPpl* STHfcST. Jij JteotJi ext^aiCted -without Pain by Dr. Clovefa Patent Qsid,e Gas. Ec



/CANTERBURY GHEES: Aeuived Per Kenhworth: 124 CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. meas. m c a g A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, Ex ' Tamaya,' @ London. T. H. HALL & CO. CJHEATHING AND HOOFING FELTS OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. HALL & C O. f\ N SALE ARRIVED, Ex 'Matchless' @ Dunedin : OATS BRAN OATMEAL FLOUR, ETC. T. IT. HA L L Ss CO. 23th December, 187 G. ~*TEW CANTERBURY CHEESE. 10 OASES Arrived vy:k Haavea. T. H. II ALL & C 0. AR It I ~V E R Per ' Fail-lie,'' Emu,' and the ' Canterbury*: OATS BRAN SHARPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO. ONEY to" LEND in "large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLBY, Solicitor. High-street MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R.C. BY ER, Bhortland-atrcct. __ ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Appointment 3 Marchioness Ladyship VlL> ' Norinanby. MRS. PAT E, STAY, COI!SET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOKIA-STJIKET. Mrs. P. bej?3 to inform the Ladies of Auckland md its v-cinity that slic lias ju.st received, ex \l ernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials 'roiii home, including White and Grey French Jmitilles, White-and Pink Satteena, Scarlet casting and strong Ive.ttering Jean ; also, strong Jelt Elastic. Inspection invited. 'II.U ,S ; . 8 ..K L l7 r S a FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING SS'CABLTSIIMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, IOHSON-STKKBT, AUCKLAND, K.'jC. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. _ TEKMS MODERATE. ROBE RTF EN N 'E V, CITIMNK V SWEEP, opposite the Baptist luhool-rooin door, Chapel-street, Auckland. All )rdcrs punctually attended to. Charges Ikasonable. J~N~~6~ C. C~L O U G H, mechanist. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other lescription of domestic and general Light /lachinery made and repaired. Model Engines, nventors Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning ,nd Boring. Screw and wheol Ou't.fcinK. &c. JA N D J. . S O~P PET, c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Quwn-atreet Wharf. Auckland. VTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, L^i AND SEED WAREHOUSE. SEST GROCERrF.S, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. 2»?,-»,• W. SPRAGG & CO., JORNER OF THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street. IW" "" " O T I "C E. C. T. HARDING [aving Purchased the Joint Business of lessrs. F. Arghakd & J. B.io\vx t Coal and 'irewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs 3 intimate that he is prepared to execute all rders for COAL, FIRISWOOD, &c, on the lost liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention j business to receive a share of the patronage so berally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— 'osrta, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. 11 orders left at Mr. 11. Brewin's Auckland H«rt<i ltapol- will ri-n^ix-H prompt attention. VT E W C A S T L E COAL Jl AT ONEIIUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren. FOR ALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunjja. njTILLIAM A USTRALJA GRAHAM, V T (Late Proeoe and Graham*, Licensed Inteki-ketur1 axd SunyfiYOß, Tamal'icre, A\'aikato. Address in Auckland :— William Oolwnan. I*l.. SoJinihnr. Vnli-an l^.nn. nEMPEHANCEirOARDINGIrOUSF |_ J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will nd this establishment convenient for town usiness, and at the same time quiet and retired, od offoring first-class accommodation, witii Jiac comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-street, lvnov of Tnrncr-Rtrop.t. 3 P E C I A L NOTICE; Parties sending I'AHCRLS to any part of the T'ftikato c«n rely npon them being forwardpd Ith dispHtoh by Early Train, thence per Coach, y booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Qnoen-atrfißt;. */f ILttNERY & STHAW-WORKiNG .fJS. ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. R cTiFn TREE cgs to inform her frionrls and Ihe public that ig has REMOVED to those Large and Con* jnieut Bußinass Premises lately occuiued by Cr. S. PARK.KK, WKLLESLEY-STItKETi Cor* ii- of Market En'civuicti, and nearly optioaitij [r. Uiiwtjon's, QllemiPt, All work 13 conducted under Mrs. HlountttQe^ tre^itl snpcrvißion, Hat^t &o.^ ren&Vated and cleaned te, thft B\ost



f\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ________^ ON SALE, BY~rui~DN vE RSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Bait 350 boxes Candles. Belmont and Brandon 50(10 Fire Bricks, Stourbridgc 500 Arch „ . „ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Column's Starch, "white and blue 30 ~ Red H«rrings, Whybrow's, Mor ton's, and Overall's 10 cases -Assorted Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 case'&ftottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, i and \ 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartaric Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Shecthing Nails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c, &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshcnd's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. mHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," for tub * INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Undrr tick Act. J N BANK R U P T C Y. "THE EVENING STAR" IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY ACT FOR THE INSERTION OF ALL NOTICES UNDER SAID ACT. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES Should be inspected by all who wish a really first-class Machine. The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. STAND MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight, guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them ns un equalled. T. PE A C O OK, OPTIC] AN, AGENT, S HORTLA.N I >-STREET, Oppot*it.a t.ho Popt-nffioo.. Auckland. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION JT3I FACTORY, ALBERT-S'l RE.ET. E. WATERS, C O X F E CTIO N E R, Begs to inform tlie public that the following goods, manufactured at bis factory, arc guaran teed of superior quality to any "confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to heal[h :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe f-onvcraulions Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chncolat-1 Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures .Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbcrt JJurnt Almonds BOILED GOODS. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Uavley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barky Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mint* Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong IJest Acid Drops Peppermints Hose Anid Drops Rose Lozenges Bla<-k Halls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toff/ Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges lied ami White Cocoa- Batlipipo nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Evcrton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy # Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Noupariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Torn Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. ZZZ Testimonial. g«Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 20, 1876.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l hare 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 arc free-from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to tnc Chocolate, I find that it i 3 quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of cijot for invalids, especially thoße suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, &ir, your obedient servant, James M, Tun.vy, Provincial Analyst. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Balung Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th° wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which i 3 often found in many Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wn.soN & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro porly marked by tho Manufacturers. 171 C. C A X R, lit HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RKNT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 128, QUERN-STREET, Mv doors below the Union Bank. WANTED, a Large Number of Second- ! h&m\ PIANOS for Hash, no matter what shape, how old, or out of order. j Also. : Seven Small 5 octave Harmoniums. ! is.B.—Piaiiosancl Harmoniums tuned and re- ' paired. i WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welles uei'-stueet. g I L L I A R D J> O 0 M. | T H X 8 Tt X llOfgL



~O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS IX CLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, QUEEX-STREET, Respectfully announce to their munerous Cm tomers that they are now showing some of th PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF TH! SEASON. Dae regard has been paid to please the palat of connoissem-s, bs r having on hand some of th RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. it^" Note our Removal: Close to MCSSrs. J and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 223, QUEEN-STREET, E.G. I> F -R™E. N C I \j» HAS REMOVED TO THE ipOYAL rpEA TV/TAUT, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, "VICTORIA-STUEET, WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AN! WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited ox for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. 7sTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE -LI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £210,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. t3T Losses Promptly Paid. areo p. ptkroit.. Manta^r. "W'EW LOCAI~INi)UST;Ey. Gr. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue- Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned maiiufavjturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen Manufactory Yorlr-sfwot.. P*rn«H. W~~ ANTED Known, that D. GdLiDrE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-housc-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. XSTANTED, Intending Purchasers of T T Baggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for largo shipments to arrive l>erLoch Fergus and Abcrnyto. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, fit 775. (id. each, complete with mounts.'— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Hiding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Hra^s anH Silvnr Moiinfcttil. anH Hrav Ha.rnf.ns. "\VTANTED KNOWNThat J. MOKRI -7 T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. TXrilY buy Slops when you can have a T T better article, and at' a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 9?, Queen-3treei. "pj O T I C E. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR. To ensure despatch, Wagong must be ordered a Week previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, Genjral Manager. PR OF E SSI ON AL" N 0 TI CE. MR. MACLEAN, Dentist, will resume his Professional Duties on TUESDAY next. Princes-street, Auckland, 6th January, 1877. PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey Mr Justice Gillie?, and the Mayor, See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE 'SHILLING. HASH TO N & S 01N" • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Iksuraxce Bcildings Queen-street, Auckland. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotmsnt, fronting Alhert street, and a ijoining Messrs Masefield and Co.'s Foundry, NKWTON.—A five-roomed Cottage on large allotmant, witn well and gardeu. ALMA PLACE.—A four-i'ootned Cottage and three allotments in Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well of water. S TGKES'POINT. NORTH. SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investment;} for working men. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLongßay. consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortablc six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a cood aeven-roomed Houae, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry'a Paddook. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON KOAD.—Cottages in health situa« tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.- Sk-roomcd House to be Let. PARNELL—Comfortable four-roomed Cot tage, in Manukau It oa'l. iJ.UEEN-STREET.—First-clnss Business Pre mises next, the Bank of Now Zealand, consisting of large shop, with extensive show-room at the back.variU and hack eiYtratwe from Mill's Lane. QUEiSN-^Tii.KlST.—teojicitor'a Offices in now bnjlfiUjgßiis'jttthc Kattk of New Zt;a?:i«rt, com* I moiii.!!!!?-huI Riry, titled up With cveiy couven* > ionce. Lar^e Firo-proof Saft-.es attachod to the premises. I'liuao oiHce^ ju-s approached from Queen -street by wide and easy flight of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUBE-STUEEl\—Large and com inodiaus Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and ara dry and rat-proof. H, ASHTON & SQtf. Hotise. Land, and Eatetu Aironta Ko»_8, Naw Zealancl Insurance Buildings a i v wir h oTTi; AItdHXBALB CAMt'BJSLii BKga to intimate to old frtetida ahd visitors that hohos Bennived to his own Hotel cvi the MH (ten minutftH Walk from the landing place), •where he continues to provide the necessary accommodation i'oi1 travnllcfs and hoi;sesi aliio jiaddooks for cattle. To those who wiah to nasa a.few quiet days in a healthy locality, th& WoiukuTiotelia.iuat the »lace.



J(f H N S O P PET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT NO. 8, QUEKN-STREET. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in Iligh street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really .urood Kami of lot) acres, about one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of whic'a are under cultivation, the remainder in i^rass. together with good orchard, dwellings .house, staples, cow-sheds, bavn, and all neces sary building, suitable for cither dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, beiuy at the junc.ion of two main roads," where a good '•"■lsiness could bo done as Hotel and General Store. i-uii IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort! able 3-roomod V.eraudah Cottage', with CG x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a pood well. FOR POSITIVE SALIC, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced ami under cultiva tion, except about 10 acres in bush, with ijood Dwelling-lions.', Sttib'o, cow-shed-», &c, only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, at Rfamir&iigii 150 acres ot rcallj- good Land, part bush ;uul part strong fern, with frontage to th's iimin riVnr: FOll SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku, with creek frontage. • FOR SALIC, a .uuvcain, a very compact Farm of 67 acres of really good lan 1, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALIS, at a ve;-y low pri. o, 120 acres ?ood Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 1, three miles from the landing-place. FOR BALK, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, •53 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience tor a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE' SALE, at an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 1-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardu n, and about i acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a'good Totara Bush I I miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low yrice, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsoiiby, a good 6-roomod House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment i 5 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house arid buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F~OK SALE BY It. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE:— . FOR SALE, an excellent 8-roomed House, situated in the. best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience: good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Dublin streefr, with work-shop underneath, good well, fenced, lined, and, papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Hou3e situated in. Sundry-street, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c.,freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £280. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on the New North Road, tea minutes walk from the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-housc, good well, and large allotment, good run for a cow ; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-roonicd House, |0 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy,, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at Cambelllvilla planted with ornamental' trees, securely fenced being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, a -1-roomcd Cottage in Newton load, with allotment 33 x 100 good well, &c £150. \ FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Newton i Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. £200. FOR SALE, a 5-rooraed Cottage fin Brown street, Ponsonby, on the left-hand, aidfe of Brown street, stable and well, allotment M x 100. £200. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomer) Cottage, in Brown street, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot ment 40 x 103,. good well, &c, well fenced and new. Price, £180. Terms very easy, £30 cosh FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x 22t feet, fenced, just off upper end of Kyber Pass. Price, 20s. per foot. FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompallier's Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 107 x 10p. Price, £135. FOR SALE, i 2 Allotments at Ngaruawahia, good business sites, close to the bank. Price low and terms easy. FOR SALK, a Allotments at Tuakau, good position. A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, the Leas^ (-18 years) of an Allot ment in Symonds-street, subject to £11- per annum, two frontages. Price, £10. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. £3F See Advertisement Board. Market-house R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market House. JM. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT" • Auckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for sale :— FOR. SALE, a Bargain, a Beantiful Farm of 100 acres in the favourite district of Kohimara mara. There is a comfortable five-roomed House, and necessary out-buildings, upon the" farm. This flno property has a frontage to the sea, is only about one hour's drive from Auck land, and commands a most magnificent view of the harbour, Tiritiri, and surrounding country Price, £10 per acre. FOR SALE, a compact Farm of 125 acres of Pasture land in the onoice district oJ! Mariimre together with residence, stables, and out-build ing. This property is only about 2£ miles from the Onehunga railway station. Price, £1200 FOR SALE, at Te Awamutu, Waikato, a first class Farm and Homestead of 213 acres, mostly in rich pasture, and subdivided into paddocks. This farm is fiv&t-class land, and is Situated in one of. the bast farming districts in the country. It is oniy about three miles from the proposed railway station, and about the same distance from the school-house. Price £7 10s. per acre. FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, lar^e barn, staole3, cow-shed, &c. The property com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising &J0 acres of freehold, 5!) acres of which arc in grass. There is a comfortnblo House and out-buil-'ings upon the farm, and about halt-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep m its present state, and is ottered a bargain, a? tho owner bne left the colony. The farm has a ■ frontage to the Wade River. Price, £I*l. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato, There are 100 ac: es nearly all in grass, with, comfortable house, good orchard* &C. This farm ia oniy a few miles from tho Ohaupo Railway SUition, Price, £370. £t7O cash, Dalancf can reniaiu on the property. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a eotnfortable Resi dence and 12 acres oE land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of ReTtiuet'P,. Price, £175; £iioo ca3h balance can remain nnbn the oropertv FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of o rooms, with large freehold allot" mont and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a good five-roomed House m Nolson-strcct. with freehold allotment. This property is only ,fivti mirmtea walk from the Union Bank. Price, £225. £76e*sh,-ba!anco can remain ou mortga-o, *T For 'Houaca, farms, and Allotmects, see niy long Uat in tha " Weekly Herald." J. M. LBNNO X 4 Estate Agbnin _ AwnHinnd \hf i. BE A Lj ? 7 « NEW AJp SBOOWC-ttAXn CLOTHZES. WeUeaJey-strQetEaat. Clothing L«ouj?bt. N.Bv—Arfaegemsma basi be made For U*« pUronaso of Clothins, Book^ Scu, at orfvaW BADBL3SR AM> IIinNKSSS MAKKItt S3?* SmsEN-FTHsftt, AtrcfetA.wn, $Hftft \^ &p iai. pmrntL )3nceSi4fit6tt.w*vvrt{"j.«-»ti iVfrKiMi^U*;l oiUi>^ .