The Evening Star.

Vol. Yllr-Fo. 2,366.

AUCKLAND, KZ., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM •ZS^Z?^- SIUP COMPANY. FOR SAX FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, C. E. Oobb, Coinmnndcr, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 2-Ith October, at 12 o'clock uoon. fo:1 the above ports, carrying H.RM. Mails. Far further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OV/EN & GRAHAM, Affents, Auckland, «s^^s. ~WT OTI (' E TO WOOL «^^^^^-;-'r < s-:iippers. Tub Pacific Macl Steamship Cojii'any are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco fos NEW iTOIiK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on tho raozt favourable terras. For further particulars apply to OWEN &HGRAHAM. Agent 3. : o^k^^^_ EIOII SYDNEY AND MEL ARRIY3XG IN MELBOURNE IN TIT.IE FOR THE CUP. S X CURS lON RATE S. The feet and favourite s.s. H ERO, Captain.LonAX, v,-;;l leave Auckland as above on THURSDAY next, ,'Uh October. EV>r frci;;'ht or passs*?;'. apply to CRUICKSTfANK & CO., Agents. lfi, Qnoen-strect, AucMand, Ootobci- 17, 1877. X J^Oli LONDON DIRECT. Al at L2oyd"f, 711 fconn r«ristcr, Capt. Wit-t-tam Ksson. havinsi tho groater pvri of her cargo engaured will sail as above on or about the 7ih Isovotiiber. j Has sxipcrior accommodation for passengers, i 7r«- 6ftii,:bt or xishhuko Bi>piy '« TRii r<k\v ;:hALAXi> sj tippixg co.. (LIMITED), Asents. TT^lO- STEAMSHIP CO:\fPANY *U O^ Nl-^V ZEALAND (LIMITED), Tims Tablij—Ocxodsk, 1577. FO'rl TARATvAKT Nl-3LSON, PICTON. T.VEL- ! LISGT-oyl i/ii'TJCT/rOV. A?,*D PORT CHALMERS, fkom Alanukau. Steamship. | Date of Sailing. \*>°%£ Taka naki| Sa.turduy, 20th, Wharf, 8 | 1.45 p.m. | I a.m.; Anr-hora^c. 4 p.m. JIJIWXA .. Friday, 2Gth. 10.30 a.m. 0.15 a.m. \i'.VN*AK.!...! Fri i.'iv, 2nd NTov. 5 p.m.i 8.4") p.m. JOB TAt'EASGA, POVERTY BAT, ■ >>A Tjii n;?. "rKiji.r^TON, LYTTKLTON, ano PORT CIIALI-.LEHS, KROJI Qv;ekn- \ Taupo .. J Tuesday, 30th, 4 p.m.' — FOX ILUdSKLL, iJAY O^ ISLANDS. i j I | T-lupn Kun^ay. 23th, 5 p.m.] — FOR SST'K ",\'C. r.iO-M Oi*E:-:N r-STKK'-:T V.'ha:;:-1. I I Rqtoku.v. .! -3i-O, 12 r.oon.i — 1 J I EG3XDKRSOX ■"-: J.fACFAKLANIS, j Agents. C-otnai- Qt;eCii and. ■', c::;; i ]0F RUSSELL, WANGA- Sg^.^ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The3.B. lON.A wiU lecvel^EßY MONDAY at 5 i>.m, (iv.nfliCr permitting). Passer.crera bookea aDd siruill p?.reo?s prepaid at the O"ice ontha Wnarf. No carjeo rooeivsd after & p.m— i strictly adhered to. ! FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI ! Toe a.B. .il'.Gfi'.L-v vrjli leave for the above j place JarVKKY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. Tba 8.3. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Slbrniu;, n.t 12 noor., and everj' FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fare;, 7s Gd ; Steerage, bs. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the R.B. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The 9A ROWKVA will leave as follows :— Friday. 19th October Wednesday, 2Jth October Monday. 29tJi October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. aioQ-RKGOR. Mflinasrer. T3A.RLIAMENTARY RATES The p^. CITY OF CORK, ■^vill run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rivorhead and back, at Single .Fauks 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. J. CASEY & SOX. ,Skte- im >R THE HOT SPRINGS, JlliSi^' JL1 M AIIIJRANGI. MAT/. KANA, ft LiTTLK OMAHA. Therp^. ANKE MILBANE, Captain Kaspek, will sail as under:— Auckland asd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Sprinprs every Monday", Yv C'.lnetsd. ■<,/', n.:i.d Friday, at mid-day. Mahukanoi. For Mahuranin ever;,- Tluu-sday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahorangi every Monday and Friday ut 10 a.m., when tiil«>3 will allow. MATAtvAXA, Ki.\vAU, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Makikana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather i.nd other r.h-ciniv.Uiruyis permitting. Not reispoiiHib'e for Pcrcels put on board vvith oufc-a shippiiv,' note. For freight or ppxs^.rre apply to a. CASEY &c SON, a TEAM ON THE KAIPARA Sfe° WATERS. FOR KAIPARA II33ADS, TOKA TOTCA, WHAICAiiARA, TIO KOPURU. MITATAT, aRAT *J?U, MAUNGAWHARE, and JJAR GAYTLLI'". TheSA anNXIE CASEY Captain itAWnOX1, will leave Ilelensville c% rery Tuesday aua Timrstlay jnorning's tide, leaving Dargav'illo r.i he return trips every Wednesday andFrid*^ iijiMinic--tide. . T ttv. Passen.rr- .enve Auckland, per LILY, on Mondays J ' 'iV ro;inesda.ys, at 12."0 p.m., and Cargo an.U'Vioay^ & wl V.ed Oiiico. Wharf. QTEATvI TO AND FROM SSifeK-"> KIVi<JiiHKAD TWICE '£&ss*i' r-J DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steaiuors will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead : Sjs. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. '>o. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini-5 p.,, & SQNT «€r*k<s^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The a-s. XI N A Will leave Helonsville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and. ManjnitGroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday mornings tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning ou Friday. Passengers lor Otamatea leave Auckland, per liILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albe-ru on IVlondays. iS" This £tjrvioe commences on MONDAY, th Majjs J. CASEY & SON.



~M§M3&Z, V V GATIOX & COAL MINING ' a^Si^* ByCO:i .IPANY (LTMTTF.D), TIME TABLE! Mercer to Cambridge. Pee steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Ne-.vcastlc to Hamilton. ! Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at ".SO p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikatu —Monday, Wednosday, and Friday. 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and fiercer. I Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and ! Batufday, at 8 a.m. : HjUiiiltOii Vo Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Skscretajry. FwtXwft 9t> fh September. 1877. |°KW A l U X j ' i'P' 6' OREGON I Wih leave for Waiuku ac under : — From Onehnn«a— From Waiuku— Oct. Oct. 20—Saturday. 3 p.m. 20—Saturday, 7 p.m. 22—Monday 7 a.m. 22—Monday, 11 a.m. 24—Wednesday, S a.m. 24—Wednesday, 12 noon 27 —Sato:'d.ay, 8 a.m. '27 —Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays and Fridays.'at S a.m. Sincjlo i'are^, 3s tU\ ; lletum, ss. Weather and otlier nirciunshinoos pertnittit'S Oi-dcH-s to oallcot Goods left at Air. (>. Si\jt»in"a Au<;ti<vn I^ii't wiJi ho ;;.tl,c:i<lr'.(l to eavo for Waiuku ao foJlows:— From QnehunßS, From Vfaitiku: i Ocr. Oct. i 19- t ■. . .■!■. i p.m. 20—Saturday, S a.m. y " i!e»u HV.-i'!K i.rid Whatipu Jvlills ou -ftiia.y, L'Kli October, at S a.m. 1 litres per s.s. Tain o' Plianter to -I back :—iieturu, 5a ; Single. 3s Od. •' ■•••■ »nd otiier circornsi«ucoe permitting. ■> ooiiect jjfoods loft ftt tho atores of snd«>rsoi! -^td 'j£.^-f;\.rl:i.ae, A v ,iuts i -. Co.; or M."fVfi. W. J. Hurat &:. Co., vr: : ;.; with iM'om^t diwrtatofa. A. CnNNINGHAM, Oncvinj; *ra oc Ncwmarkot. "nn^^M" c" t a b l c. S.a TRANSIT. ; _ Loa»«»-Auckland: fjonve Wairt>a Fridd^y, rj Li:;on Saturday, 7 a.m. Calliui-r at Waihckc o:i Mondays goiry down, aii'l on Thursrlnys coming up. Weatlisr Hi:i! oilier oiivuiii^tanoes permitting. ' *>:V'Oct j '.Iht: %^i>ry & co.. AKWits. EnSV^ - C' '* L' ■' •'! '•■''■J - ■': -" 7» -' i-; TI () ?< i&4iir^» r ! r;KTWi.;;-:>■' AJciaAND AND The ftwjt and commodious a.:;l>. ROTOMAHANA, A. FAHCjtHiAii, Mi>et«r, -will '■■■tivc aa under:— Fn.iu Aucklai — S.'i^nrdny, 2Ctb Octor>fr, V. '■ a.m. Monriiiy, 22nd October, J^ . >ti TuwKlnTy. 23rd October, 1 ; Wednesday, 2ith October, . ) p.m. Thursday, 25th October, i v Friday, 26th October. 5 vr, . Saturday, 27th >:.-c-who;\'s ;:.:iu Frctti Thames— S»tniday, 20th October, ;r>i?.ni. Monuiay, 21 u\ Ociobcr, ii p.m. Tue«dfty. Tird Or.iobor, 7 p.m. Thursday, 25th (J<3tober. S.cO a.m. Friday, 26th October, fle.m. (Saturday, 37th fk-tober. fi.3oa.Ei. Friday, iUth October, at 0 p v:. Weather and oilier circumstances permitting;. FRASEU & TINXK, Ayei-.tf!. QTEAM TO THE THAMES. 3^^^ ■ - The ENTEP.PIITSE & DURHAM. T : :.i i; ';• j. ct. re. From TJwino3— Enterprise—Stit<Jixiu.y, 5.30 p.m. Not responsible foi «coo<i« or parcels put ou board witliout a bliippiDg ;iote. J. EDWARDS, Awsirts **p>!^>v r?l HAj rE S ST E \A [ E '1S I. ' —— ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA HOOKH. Having been appointed A^ent for the above Steamers at tlie Thames, I be,l^ to inform Shippers that I h« v« a Ij£u\t<e Store, convenient to tixc Sliortiand Wharf, CAi'ab'e of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I nm to Store (I.lknt Free) &uy Groods shipped by the above rtte*uners, and not re<iuiitKi for imme diate doliTery. I vrill a><o Deliver the same to Shipping Ord«r, and tr&n<*urt a-iiy Oliver business (xmnected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shippinat. Comrnicßion, and Cuetom-house Ayent, PoUen-tjtreet. Thames. TsSST WOOL SHIP FOR _f^^^^^^^| The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, J. Bkows, Esq.. Commander. This magnificent vessel ■will be laid on for the above port imrn6dmtely on arrival; and will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to inteuding passengers. Freights can bo arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO.,1) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, rShaw, Savill CRUICK.aHANK& Co., ) and Co' <^sk^^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE ]|||||g£O» AIO) PUIIOI. The s.s. LAXLA ROOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling at Hot Spring : (callingat Hot Springs: Saturday, 12.30 p.m. iloiida.y, Ga m. Fares to Puhoi:—Single, fe.; Return, 10a. Weathoi^and other circumstances permitting. MASTER. A.aant. r^^, QHIP FAMENOTH, W. C. ■?^^^^V AULD, COHMANDJtR, FROM aSiggxiSsilfisa q'; lc ai^ve g^jp having entered at tho Custom-house, Consignees are requested to pay freight and take delivery of goods, in terms of Bills of Lading. All goods impeding ship's discharge will be stored at risk and ex pense of ConsigiiieK. A Sight Entry to clear the Ship will be passed at 10 o'clock on SATURDAY. I will not be responsible for any debt or debts incurred bj* my crew unless by my order.— VV". C. AULD, Master. OWF.N & GRAHAM. Agents. Auckland, October 19, 1577. TTfSTELLE, @ DUNEDIN. Jill — fe#=l^^>' Consjg-ivccs will please present vS-^islSr Bills of Ludiijg. and pay freight, to Vessel commenois discharging To-morrow Morning (Saturday). COT7PLAKD & CO., Agents. ~K i A UCKL AN D AND ,f^><Cv ANOn TH SIIO R.IC STE Ail WlJl^^ FKltRV CO. (LIMITED). \e. j.-^VT^SigB q q RU(i njtQj. MONDAY, 22nd October, 1577, the following alterations will be made in the Time Table :— STOKES1 POINT SJfiRVICE. To discontinue 11 a.m. from Auckland, and 11.30 from SlokeB1 Point. To substitute 10.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 11 a.m. from Stokes' Point. Suxday. To discontinue 2 p.m. from Auckland, and 2.30 pau. from Stokes*' Point. NORTH SHORE SERVICE. To run additional 11.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 12 noon from Devonport Wharf. To run additional GMi) p.m. from Auckland, and G p.m. from Devonport Wharf. Sunday. To run addition.il 2 p.m. from Auckand, and 2.50 P.ni. from North fciliore. H. W. HEATH, Manager. I ' Auckland. 17th October, 1877.



GEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Bayers of Tallow. J1 AMES BUTCHER," CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C ■ Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Balls,6t Supplied. NewcaaJ' I and Bay of Islands CoaL Al&o, Firewood (cut I or uncut), at reasonable rates. MRS L V N D ' S Railway Refkbskmknt Hoxjsk. (Second house bolow the Telegraph Ofdce). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga aro ! respectfully Informed that at the above House • Meals and Refreshments may be had at any ( time during the day. I Tea, Coffee, &<;., at the Shortest Notice. Cli KA P LEAT IJ E R AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, High-strket. Leather and Shoe Grindkuy on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boote, 9d pair; I Children's School Boots, 2s tid and te Sd pair; j Women's Walking and FToufce Bootg. both kinds, i3s Gd pair; Working Boys' Boots, from -Is Gd; I Men's Bluchers, tis (id ; ditto Elastic Sides, from I 7s Gd ; Bush-wearing Boots, 8b Gd. and upwards ; \ Men's, Women's, and Children a Slippers, | various, from Is fid to Is 6d. A Balance of Ironmongery to bo sold at ox ocediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, Sec, At HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—S.3o a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R O U T. 1 P. ELAND BROTH ER S, I J. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANKERS 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, £cc. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lano and High-street. , Works:—Pmimure, Auckland- Country orders promptly executed.. Goody chipped tou.il the Colonies. i TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM : JL tiH6, AND OTHERS. Tho Undersigned are Cahu Pcbckarjers of ' T-HDKa SHKEI'SK'NS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &.c at biKhcst market rates, in .".ny qxianlitr. Consignors direct will have prompt and ira medlate ca^h remittances returned, uz uaiiatiio tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tawxkks asd Lbatiicb MiwuiTAcn'osißaa, j An,.lc)^.>. QUICK'S LIVERY & BAIT STAELES. Xo& VICTORIA-STREET, Auckland, j For Hike: Open and Close Carriages jip.XM'if's. of cvf>ry description Wagonettes, Breaks, and Omnibnssos Ladies' and Gentlenien'a Saddle Horses Hearse and Mourning Coaches. Cn.uittiss Vicky Moderate. 'BUSSES leave Union Bnnk for Ponsonby and Newton rvcrr twenty minutes, from 8 a.m. till 7p.m. A Night'Ru* ntO. IC. find also at if if required. On Saturday night, every hull-hour. from Still 11. Fares—Sixpence. The MOUNT .ALBERT and WHAU ",M~B leaves the Wlum Hotel daily for town at 5.30 a.m. i\r\A 3 p.m., leaving the Union Brnk Cor Mount Albei-t and Whau ut v 2 uoo)i and :> p.m.: except on Sii.tnrda.Tß, wlwu ir. Jeureß the What: yt 3.30 ti.iii. and 5.20 p.m.. uud the Cuion Bank i at 2 and 10.30 p.m. Faros—Oxi: ftimjxo, •m. ope >: a l l xt g ii t. t?a GItOOH IX CONSTANT ATTICNDANOK. THST (i I" L i' A N" i '1 » PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, ANli ORGAN TUXEK, HiiPAHtEK AND IiEGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakuvik£J> "\ V" PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 7 1 *> COLOUP., fe CLASS MERCHANTS1! tmportera of E >aperhanai7ig'fl. Scrim, Pn.inis. f)ilni Turpentine, Colours, V>,rm.ihe3, .French Polish' -Gold Leaf, ArtiwCs' Colours ami Brushes, Plat©* Shi;t:-.t, Crown, Om» mental, and Photofrraphif Glass, Picture """'■n:,-.r. .iin! Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Cornpasa Glasses, Glaeed Saahea, Doora, &c. G::>..;=' cut to sizo, and carefully pacJcod.—y6 & &7, QUBICX-3TKMKT. JCAK&UN, House and Land Agent • Uuui and Lj«bf Coiiwctor, Rticuwm >'''- Bun.DiiVUß" QntKN4*r.tt:inl. WA I! NOCK BROTHERS, T V SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACT U R IS R S, RICHMOND; COX'S CKE.KX. Oinco .. .. Durhaui-Btreet, Auckland, Cash buyers of all kinris Taliow. HJ^hetit Price griven. Bonce purchased ut from 65 to £6 per ton. W~ X SKINNER, * BUILDKIt, CAKPitXTER, AND JOINKR, ou the Old BiUi, VULCAN LANS. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Exporioucivi Workman. HHop fronts. OCioa ITittinuti. Sc.o.. 4;o. CH A~li. LAV ER^ BUILDER ANr> CONTR A.CTOEt, KYBKB P.AHK. Timber and Shingles for Sala. Eettmates given for Town and Country -work. AND "J. S O P P E T, « ifHKttMAN'U BXY EJ-iTCAM If ILLS, And No. 101, Low«r Quee»-atr»et Whiirf, Anoklamd. L~eTx. KENNEDY, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next ali kut Hotel), QUEEN-STRBi^T. Aucki^nd. A. KENNEDY begs to fiu»'ounee that ha has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where ho ■will ba iihul to welcome all Auckland and Thauaus ou»loiner«. Every do cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. L U V E T ¥, a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WKLLIS3LI*Y-li'i*Hß»T. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed ou him iiinoe recommencinsf busmo-ss. beys to inform thorn that he has always on hand a Woil-sele utod Stock of Black and Blue Suporfi.no Cloths and Doeakinß ; also, West of Eiujlaiid, IVlosifiol, and other Twcoda. A good fit guaranteed. Priwia moderate. Twood thoroughly shrunk before makina: up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. FK I N G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shohtland-btkebt. (TIHOS, J. Ji A K. H U T T, X WHOLESALM BHUBH JS.rAKTUCAO- TUXfEIt, eoi-D«r of ViCTOKiA-BTitEMT East and GoßUita-STREE'j, Auckland. Floxn- Alula supplied witk. Brushes for Dreßaing Klonv. or oM onr>f refllte<3. A. WATEI'iMAN"be^ to inform o hi» frionda and the public oi. Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINIKGr ROOMS, known *a Porter's, nearly opposite tho Theatre Royal, Qucwn-Htreet, Auck land, where ho hopes by atriot attention to businos3 to obtain s. fair ahwo of pati'On&ue. Special care has been beatowod upon the Bed rooms, and settlers aitd country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hourfi. KF. WEBSTER, 0 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKSRj 113 QUJEJEN-STEHET, AUCKXAITO. Hsinxt. r.h» TJnjou Ke.nk>. IVTEW ZEALAND GENERAL GOM . JLI MISSION AGENCY, Nokgeove JjUildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STHEET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and lot1 about 20 years known in con nection with the Neve .Zualund Shipping Trade desires to inform his frhids and the public, generally that lie baa commenced business at the above address, under :he style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and INSUBANCB Agents. Fro in long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to otter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great IJritain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a lonar voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. Sltioadou, November 16, 1876.



ESTATB AND OOMMISBIOX AGI2NT, g X R. RANDERSON, j? § Ob -2- g > Bank and Ixsukanck Shares, c Gold Mining Sharhk, » * Freehold, and other Property, £ £ BouKht and Sold on t< '£ Commission. r3 ** MORTG AOKS^Lp A KB. &C^ fi | gj- arranged! •. •£ j S No Churjfft to Leader, h § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _g__| Auckland. ? Land and In-vestjuent' Agent. R G A N S ! AEGANS! MASON AND HA^ILIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piako and Harmonium Wakehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). W~A MILT O "N, W A IKATO. SANDES <& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, ILive always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Ilorae and CuttkJ Modlcinos, &c, 9rc, &c. Stationery, Tob»»oco, Cut Tobacco, Fancj' Goods, ice, in endless variety. #2T Ag-eiit: Apckt^a^o EMi>wxg Star. WI L X I N S & C 0., BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42, YICTOEIA-STRBBT, AUCKLAND. PRICE LIST- Men's Blucher Boots (own make) ... .. 0 (> Men's E.S. Boots, from .. 8 IJ Men's Balmoral Bootß, from 12 G Ladiee' Kid Boot*, our own make, worth 16s. Od „ 11 0 Ladies' Kid Elußtic-sido fi 0 Ijadies' Kid 10.5., superior quality .. ..!)() Ladies' Leather Lace Boot«, Colcnial-maue (i (> Ladies' Ix-ather K.S. Bootw, ~ .. SI (" Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. .. (> (i Ladies' House Roots, sup. quality, »\ra .. 5 0 Ladles'Ciolh Walking Boots ditto .. .. 0 (! Children's Strong Lace Boots 3 6 Children's Kid K.S. Boots, from .. ..:'(> Children's Hi«h-icK Button Boots, from .. 0 0 Infants' Boots, from .. 10 Men's Canvas Slippers .. .. .. ..10 All other articles equally cheap.' TJI D W IN A U C E R, Jli BOOTMAKER, Haa Removed to his Nkw Pkkmisks, adioining ' Mr. Tomlinaon'B, Draixr. ENGLISH AND _~~_ FTRST-CLAriS COLONIAL-MADE _, *toqi WoiJIOtANSIUV BOOTS & SHOES pM§ In every Branch at Lowest fip*i» o r Auckland Prices! '~=;— "~ ']' n jjj ry rad k. *.* Stattoxetiy I)Ki'.»!'.TMf.vr. —In future a General Assortment of Stftl ionoi'y now!.-; \v;!I Iv 3 kepi, Agent for the Kvkmxo Stak. E AUGER, PARNELK "O "O "O IQ'OOTS ! .OOU'l'S ! ! JD»O< >TS ! ! ! DISSOLUTION OF I'ARTNERSriIP. O. Carter (Late Steitttoxs and Oarteu), Ifius .^'rc;u plfasurc in annonnuintt to the td-iVjHi^ that he hns Commenced Bußincss in rliat. Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civilivy to receive a share of pubiio patronage. I). C. trusts that his old friends and customers Will favour him with a cn.ll, and eelcc': from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Descripr-ion of Gentlemen's, Ladieß*, and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. KS, Note -iitk Address— « VyARTER, BOOT M A X E li, ITEXT DOOK TO MKHSKS B. TONES AND 00., Q U X E N-S T R E E T. "STTEAV ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL _LN VANISffiD LRON WORKS COMPANY (LJMLTKDI Havtc on* Hind for Batjei— Compo and I^ead Pipe ; Sheet Ijead, 4, 5, 6 and 711.8. ; Sheet Zinc, Kpoutinx of all kinds. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gaw Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, tec., Plain and CorruKß.ted. Galvanized Iron. \&)L. Lowest Pricey and Libcrnl Terms, "ffifi Worka:— v ictouia-btkkkt Auckland. rfl E. TUJBR EL L, J UN., X TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *»* Addre»ia: Turr«ll'B, Muuiu Seller, Qutxjn- Btre«t. T^OTICE OF RE M O V A L. J J RWINNERTON. Wood Turktik Ha« REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-stj-eet, next to Shakespeare HofceL Tuble, Withstand, and Chair LeX«, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa, Rails, Bed Poats, Billiard and JitiKate-lle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers1 Shivcii in all ujuui WILLIAM M O It G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Ebtahmbttkd 18G5.1 W.M. offcre for public selection a New and First-claes Stock of Ladios' aud Gcute' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips. Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap. Buggy, Drax, and Plough Harness, Collars, Sec, of hie well known quality and style, on the. shortest notice. SZT Goods forwarded to nay part of the country. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS! The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, aud the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benelit. He will open his Baths on tuo sth November, KVERT MORNING, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2b. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring ' their own towels. N.B.—-Turkish Baths oi-ev DAILY. Late on ' Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Pro- ; &rietor himself is in daily attendance in tke ' !ot Rooms, aud the most delicate patient is wafe in his bauds, having luul sixteen years' ex- ' nerience in tlie hydropathic treatment. Day for : Ladios: Thursday, from 10 to (j o'clock. HW A I ~~T ~¥ o WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. ' In order to meet iiis increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute. aU orders entrusted to him as a WHOLKSALK : Manufacturek, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. *- The Traue SirppLiED. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. E E H I V E, SHORTL A ND-STREET. MEI.DRUM & SON, Tailoks and #BooTiiAKKKtj, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Beet Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. -M.ELDRUM & OON- S-nowrr.AXTj-sTKEET j HOW i.s the Towx Water Supply to i PavT—B.r Calling at Gr.o. KITCHEN'S, ! icensed Plumber, Lorne-streer. where you c*n ' ye yonr ■work done for a KE.Aeojrabl.e cliarjoe



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— g. Ring, Agent, Shortland-Btreet. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr \V. Aitken, Shortland-street. M"~ONEY~TO LSND7~on~~Mortg:iire, at the usual rates of in terete. —W. H. Con j nell, Vulcan Lane. ! IajFONEY to LEND iii large or smalJ -XXSI sxuns, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHI.FY, Solio.itor, Hiyh-6troet. MONEY to LEND on" ILtst^class tree . hold B<*curifcy, at low rates of interest.— R.C. DYICR. Shorttand-Htreet. OlTEY~ro^ETSTDlDriaj^e or siaall sans at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jatikwm fuFid rtiiweeH. Bolicitors. ONEY TO LEND ou Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 'IS. Shortland-etreet. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vai'e. Commjusion Agent, Shortland-stroet. ne>n:. the Pofit-ofHo*-. "AUC K LAND a.' ERM AN EN T oO _C?j_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OFFICE—S3, QUEES-BTKEET. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to ifivi,*^. principal and interefit being repayable in instalment*!, at the following rxitej lor every £100 borrowed :— Rep4iyment6e:ctsn<i-E, ~- , Total amount ing over r vs '>;)" Repayable. s. d. * £ s. d. 1 .rears 12 (J lei) 0 0 6 years ...... 92 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 S 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS recoivid 1' repayable at soveu days notice., and bearing interest at the rate oi 5 per eont. per aunuiu. JOHN BATfJER, i-UmrK-'tej^f, b E E 1) VV AIIEHO'U SE, | Nkxt Haxic cv New Zkalaku, j QUKEN-STREKT, In oonj unction with Mount Hohson Nujwkky, IJEM L'I"KA, A UCKLAXD. NUIISKRY STOCK of all doricri])lioii3 in their Soason. Small coll'l-.vion of b'L.On'KIUXU Plant ul i'Ki. and -')a., and uuwardti. Collect-ions of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLOWKU SKJ'JIAS iX 55., 10s.. and -'J^. Wvoo by Post on receipt of Stamps or 1.0. order. jj<Cj=" Ninety-day MAKE, for seed crop, x>-'"' muturea early, tS^. po.r bushel- Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seed-; of all kinds. Manures, fia.rdm Pottery and Glassware, FloworbUnidaand Trellises, and every requisite. Ada—C. T. Wren, . At either Establishment. ! N.8.-^-PrieUly Comfrcy Pliints, Lsj. i>3rdoz. pa<jkaK<i included. d :< :«; 'i 1 i b r, r;M«S»<> smiKsn-. ■-'UiX;_r..?' XVKith ':xtjpiv;jt'.;(l wirhout Paiii by .■-'r. Ciover'c P»tent Oxide Qua. rrt«W*.l T-v,vli ifffinn Orm an n FtiH s«ti pUNifii ! iiO^ETT i BONEB ! Bought in any gum iuw«-; for Cask at u »e Ih-<-e ---man'p Bfty Botlh Kille, And tit >^c 101, Ln^vex1 i>imrT>-siTfper,. by J Sr. J. iV>PI XT. A^' A (JED o"aTS.~2OO saoks Oats «t Js_x 10s lo 12s per bfwr, at Ooupiand & (Jo.'s Produce Stores, Quecn-stn-et. r]TUi E OTAHUHU JiUTCIiEUY, JL BAKrJKY, & 'TCNKItAL STOUE. To Suit tjlk x)Gl& TiJujob. Splondid White Susar 0 s?!b Best Toas, from 2 0,, Si>«tki Candles (Prioa's) .. .. .. l 0 ~ Tallow Candles 0 G „ Washing Soda 0 I^,, Lai'KC 15ars Soap .. .. .. ..00,, Puddiny liaisiua .. .. .. ..07,, Curraut« 0 0,, Baking Soda 0 (j ~ Starch White or Blue) 0 6,, Those aro si few of my Revised Lwt or Prices FOX CASH ONLY. One triul will prove the fact that you «vi Buy Cubai'KK KOR CArtii from the, undersigned tluin anj- other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD. BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUAItANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushvare. Ccwh Buyer of Butter, Choeee, and General Farm Produce. 3i % dieoonnt for all ordere of £1 and upwards. 53L Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKKHY fc GENKRAI. STORE J1 ADI ES' A REHO US E, AVELLESLEY-STRKKT WEST, JUST ABOVE HEWIN'S BUILDINGS. MADAME EOTTENELLI Desires to iniiniate to the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that she has Opened in the abovenamed Premises, with a NEW AND WELL-SELKCTED STOCK OF FASHIONABLE MILLINEItY. a choice assortment of mantles, jacketo, costumes, &c., &c. Deess and Mantle-making in all its IJkanchks. Ladies' Own* Matekiais JT^de Up. MADAME BOTTENELLI, milliner & dressmaker Wklleslky-street Wsst, Auckland. A OCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hlu, & Fentok), ■Ry Special _ J »^l).»^Li^?3^«s Appointrne Excellency^iiS^^^S^Cthe Gover WHOLESALE Avn RETAIL HAT AND OAF MANUFACTURER (>l, QUEEN-STREET, Opposisa Bank or New Zealand, Auckland. J.lA^TjTi'AcniJK'NG Departmickt.—Tliis branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailinar accuracy by means cl1 the renowned FRENCH CONFOHMATEUR. Orders rooeived at the Warehouse, (X, C,!.ueen-stre«t, where this won derfully - designed " Conformatonr" niay be In order to rcnciei his Stock the uost com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has anT.ngod for DIR EC T SHIP MEN T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. e±sc. JUST OPENED—A Splenuid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the " O^era Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats..,.j fashions, tec, U3T Inspection resfiectfully invitecL N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hoars' notice. WTT TRENTON, . Jt±. i? GL QUEEN-STCREET. "^TBTTANTED, immediately, t-o be made VY known that I. Levy, ilO, Q'.Ksen-street, has just opeu«d out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxfoixl. and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and. different shapes and *ize«. from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which tvjus much felt in Auc»-;l«.acL Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. ISH E R AND CTOT; Wholesale, Shipping & Fai»iily BUTCHER, Queea-Bti-eet, nert Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Ba<.«3n. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheariants for warded to all T^LL-tri cil the colony upon racelpt of order. Families waited on iv town or suburbs.



T O H N CJ O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, ANT) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either She--p or Cattle Rims. CULTI VAT E D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, j And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. I No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI i KAIX) PAH CKLS 1 >KLTVER V, and the j Bookinc; ef Passengers. WOOTE'S l|/f"IRANDA jriOAL. Peice at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use. 22s For Steaming Pvk'posnsi (in Quantities of not less than 5 tons) lSs The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 16 (5 Papakura .. 1G 0 Papat-oitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. U 0 Onchunga .. 11 0 No1" market.. 11 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughput. The Mo3fSTE2 Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this ValuMblo Mineral! iov both STKA^I and HOUSEHOLD PI.'ItPOSES. lorin the beat, evi dence of their exoellcnce. The < 'oals a'-c now in great demand, and arc giving general satis faction, as the TcstimoniJils will ihow:— '■To Mr. Jas. Foote: Sir,—Having tried your Coal jib an expcrimc" ■ abont tor.v months ago, and finding it of satisf^s-ory qualitj", I feel it niy duty to ask your a/>P(-pt.ance of my testimony in its favour, i have continually used it since I have been in business both at my bakery and for domestic pun»osct;, a»"id iina it answer r,o my perfect satisfKCi ioo. ! t. is ;,'<xjd Coal, and burns clear and clew • . -i yes jjood heat, and is unques tionably worthj •' HiUroiiii-sc Hcpiugyou may .succeed in you:- ent-erp'.isu, lam, yours truly, John Kobwrtsov. f'-'-kcry, Queen - street.— Auckland. October '.'. 1b77. Remuera, April 26, IS77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, I have-,#iven the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send t m-. same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly, T. Short Auckland, X.'A., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of ooal sent from your mine : find I pre fer it U) any oi.' t.lio IsTew Zealand rtoals, and quite equal to the Newcastle ooais. B"i>"f>t. it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as lonic —l have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 71 '^. 1R77. —Air. Foote: Dear Sny— l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I ooiieider a fair trial, and have found it very j^ood, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— iTouis truly, G. itHODES. Auckland, May 1377.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Goals are very good or steaming purposes.—O. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne HoLel. April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote : Dear r:'!r, —In reply to your in quiry, wo bo^ to inform you we are now using yo»r MiriiTida Coal; it is good, and gives us siiii'ifaeiion.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly. JAMES FOOTS, G I L.F ILL AX' S YAR DS, Bhkakwater Road i V AIICATO <_/OAL <L/OMPANY. F. G. C LA V 'I' 0 N I- pro-iarr.-d to surply NRWMARKBT, RKMU KKA, and KP6OAI, with the above Superior Ooal at lite following nric -s: — DclivenKl. At tlu Y"ards. Railway Station, 5 tons, irOd. 1 ton, or more, ;"> tons, or more, per ton. :i'}3. per con. Company's price 1 ton, 22,15 .. list. per ton. Cwts., in per cwt. %* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended ro. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to yive satisfaction- WAIKATO COAL COMPANY !<» V are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COA.L, from their Mines at Ruawa.ro, HuntJy Station, as fellows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under si> tons... .10s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards los. ~ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders mnybe sent to Mr. jAires Roxaldson, Manaser, Huntlcy, W raikato : or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. npAUPIEI COAL MINING COil- J_ PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40s. Slacfc: 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Ordei"s for any intermediato stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, aiidreatsod to tiio Mine Manager, Taupiri -Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will priease for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunsra received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway., per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines lo— Newcastle .. 12/6 .. 3S/4 Meroer .. .. IS/4 Papatoitoi .. 44# Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. _ 3510 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept,_ 6, 1877. FR ES H SHIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AXD FIRE-BRICKS. J A M E S BL A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKE T, C2L POUE DOOBS FROM THE UNION BANK. W" AIKAWAU TIMBER Y^\TID"S, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET akd BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR ILas ox Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PIKK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Pales'gs, House Blocks, &C, ftC,. &C. ifi HEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! Vy The Undersigned are selling SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS at" the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large mid superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kixds, at lowest rates. Wood Turntsw m atx its BnAXCHRS.—Chair Lcf^ and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very lofv rates. Price Lista on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. BOUGHT UNDEK ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK : HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can Sell at a IiiTTLE Over the Price of Cambric. Also The Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CARGO & MoKAIG. Queen-street. "TJETAiSITED, the above fact to be ni.-uie ? V public, that I. Levy, '210, Queen-street, has matie amusements with a linn in the "VYeat end of London (relations), for a constant supply of the most fashionable Clothing, and at the 'same time at such large discounts for cash, that no on« will be able to compete against him for cheapness and durability. He believes there is "Nothing like perseverance in business."



Theatre Royal. Proprietor .. "^^SS?s^^w%J>" R. J. DELIAS BRILLIANT RECEPTION. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, 19th OCTOBER, Fots tuk Last Time, MR. CHARLES WHEATLETGH! In the Great Sensation Drama, TICHBOKNE; 13 HE BUTCHER OR BARONET? Sir Roger Tichborne »-~ r ,, n V7jtis*tleigH Arthur Ortou f Supported by a Powerful Company. SATURDAY EVENING, 20? n OCTOBER, COLLEEN BAWN ! Di.\XY Maxn "Sir. 0. WiiEATLEIGH (his original character). Prices ok Admission :— Dress Circle, !s : Stalls. 2s Gd ; Pit, Oik-. Shilling. Box plan at Upton's. Queen-street, whore seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.i5, , ' *^'. ANNUA LgCHURCH ME ETING, CHORAL HALL, FRIDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 10, 2577, AT 7.30 P.M. Tie Right Rev.the BlSHOPtyill pbestde. The following Papers will bs read:— On the ' Organisation of Native Churches." by the Rev. E. C. Stuart, 8.A., bishop elect of Waiapu. On " Sailors' Homes." by Captain Tir/r.Y, R.N. Oh " Wasting Time," fay Kow. Ellis, Esq., M.I). On "Church Work in Country Districts."by Rev. William Caldjck. Selections of Anthems, Carols, and Hymns will be performed by an eiiiciens Click1, under the direction of JVIr. Brown. Ad :•: issiox Free. All Ohurch people are invited to attend. "'." A collection wiil be made. Any surplus, alter defraying expenses or moeting, will be given to the Home Mission Fund. 17OUN G MEN'S CIL KISYI AN J_ ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTtJP.ES. t^r TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! is* FRIDAY, OCT. 19. LECT UR E v.x RE V. R. TAYL OR. Subject: "JOHN ASHWOUTH." Syliabus:—Man not a cre-Uure of cirr.uni stances —Ash worth's esrly t'ssociarions —\Vooi- sheet pinafore—His courtship and marriage— His straggle will] poverty and want—Chapel for the destitute—lM:;ry, one of: the first-night's congregation—The drunken cabman at Belper— Sickness and death- Secret of his success—How he got his first book—Mimicing a young beggar —The pugilistic grout)— Getting tea at. L«eda— Publishing his first ■'Tale*—The "Tales" veri fied—His confronting the infidel who denied his existence. LECTURES: October 19—" John As.hworth—kis Life and Writings"—Rev. R. Tavlor. October 26—" Michael Angela—his Life and Times''— Dh. Ellis. Noveml >er 2—"\ filliam ill., King of England." —F. G. Ku'IXGTOX. m R. G i~L I, M AN, JLo CHEMIST axb DUUGGIST, Oxkiiuxga, Becjs to return his sincere thanks to theinhar.it an;s of Orieb.iin.cra. and surrounding districts, for their liberal supper:, and confidence during the past ten years : and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made Arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rare, ■■•■ nd hns i> .to largely increased. his STOCK of MKJJICINKS, enabling hint promptly to mccv ail d.nr.iuds. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs anil Chomienls will in future be received from rue first i^Hgiish Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoar.-, from S a.m. to S p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance ■will be given as hitherto, at any time during- the nijrht, or on Pun-iiiya. SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List r>£ Specialities for 1577. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seedn. with iftc-Cul table-* of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c Gratis to Customers on application. E. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES ViCTORIA-STRERT ArjCirLAXJk. f\ N SALE 11 Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established ISG4.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and weli pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished 1 All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Laoe Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers dted in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleanec 1 r™ dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. .tiiDGAR & OoMPANY, Wellesley-st. East. HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. Ir. will cost £303; but as wo have never sscn one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. JUST BOUGHT AT AUCTION. 1030 yards New Dresses, 6}d, worth Is 6d 1000 „ New Dresses (new shades), 7Ad, worth Is6d 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns, ?Jd, worth Is 6d 1000 „ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shades. Is 3d, worth 3s 6d 1000 „ Ginghams. 6d, worth Is 100U ~ New Cambrics, dark grounds, o'd, worth la 503 „ Felt Carpets, 2s sd, worth 3s Gd Extra Quality and Width, 3s 6d, worth is 6d 5 bales Blankets, full 10-4 size, Us lid V- pair 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gross, worth Gs. Ex 'Spirit of the Dawn, Morley's Knitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Fine, Fingering Yarns. 6 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising VvTiale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. MC L A CH L A N, 213. QUEEN-STREET. "W« IP H*LL I p p s ~ & S° N * HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large axd Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS, s®, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape/ Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Staixed, axd Vsneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &0., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes. &c, &c, Carson's Antic-orrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glasa Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS* 83 & S7, QUB!:N-rtTKKKI"