The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENXY



-*eA&_- "OACIFIC MAIL STEAM- smP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. DEARBORNE, Commander, will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 29th August, at i o'clock p.m., for the above ports, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For farther particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHIPPERS £°5 BY THE ABOVE LINE. AH Cargo must be Booked at the Agents' Office, and Shipping Note received, before 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, August 28th, otherwise cargo will not be received on board. In no in stance will exception be made to this rule. OWEN Se GRAHAM. Agents. *K&&^ 7^ OTI (J E T O WO O L ~|l|||||J AM SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared, to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco ;'..;• NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on '■'' ::io-i: favourable terms, i-' s : "fu- particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. ■£^.r~TrTOR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. Tin. last and favourite s.s, H E R O, Captain Logan, left Sydney on Saturday,the 18th : due here about the 23rd inst. She will leave Auckland again as above en or about SATURDAY, tiie 25th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK Se CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, August 20^18"ii_ _ TO PORT DARWIN, -sSaiiiw®' JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, 1,600 tons register, from Sydney, on TUESDAY, the 18th September. For all particulars as to freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK 5: CO., Agents. 10, Queen-street. Auckland, July 7.1577. CT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— August 1577. OR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship.! Date of Sailing. Train. Hawea. ..! Monday, 27th. 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Taupo . i Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m.! 1.1.) p.m. Wanaka ..! Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.m.l 7 a.m. trOR TA U RANG A, POVE RT A' 13 AY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from Railway Wharf. TAUPO ..! Friday. Aug. 21, ■! p.m.; — Taranaki | Wed., Sept, 5, J p.m.: — FOITSYDNEY, FP.QMIiuEKN-STREET Wharf. Rotorua..l Tuesday, Aug. 28, noonj — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. .sskte^ C<TE -VM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ';^S^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Friday, 12.30 afternoen Saturday, 1 p.m. From Thames— Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, 6.30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Weather and other Agents. QTEAiM TO THE THAMES. JheENTERPRISE & DURHAM. TI M E TAI! LE. From Auckland- Durham— Thursday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 11 P-m- Durham— Saturday, 12 midnight. Not responsible for good* or parcels put on board without a shipping w*^ Manager CTTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows:— . . , Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland . Wedn'day, 22nd. 3 p.m. Thursday, 23rd, 6..-.0 p.m. Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland : •Saturday. 25th, 3 p.m. Monday, 27th. 8 a.m. Single fares to Puhoi, 65.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MASTER. Agent. •^^^/P- 1 M E TABLE. """^ S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa rFriday, 12 noon Saturday, S a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. Bs. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. TJ r£J- nSTEAM TO AND FROM ;^j^b RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Rivetfcead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lilj —J a.m. S.S. Gemim-3 p.m. J^*™s£ & SON . I' TTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA. \*SllQ_%£, t? ROA, AND MANGONUI. Thes.s. lONA willleaveEVEßY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weal her permitting). Pass en era booked and small parcels prepaid at «ne uma on the Wharf. No cargo received alter 4 p.m strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.5. ARGYLE will leave for the above ■ place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Faros, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. #OR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect v.-ltb the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. RffIWENA will leave as (follows:— August. Bi'iiiay, 2.lth Wednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MCGREGOR, Manager.



«^g£2> ;, --;' r- HOT SPRINGS, The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, : will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and. , Sa.urdav. at 11 a.m. From J Lot Springs every , Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday e+ 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monaay ; and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will ahow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. ; «_._! Matakana, fee, every Wednesday. I Weather and other circumstances permuting. | Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- : out a shiooing note. ; For freight or passage & gON> j | v__S_____-"' i The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— _ For Otamatea, calling at iunction <>f Kaiwaka | awUls" LiatMi-oto Rivers, Paid and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. , , For Port Albert direct, every Tnursday morn- | big's tide, returning on Friday. i Passengers for Otamatea lea re Auciciand, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and lor 1 ort Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for 1. ort Albert on Mondays. <_■«.. A -« __T This Service commences on MONDAY, 23th May. j. CASEY Se SON. Ste^ ITSTAIKATO STJiAiri _<_■..!- VY GATION & COAL MINING ■>______a_r cO]VIpAN V (LIMITED)- TIME TABLE: Meroer to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5.30 BCHKRFF , Secretary. F_rt.st.___ 21st August. 1377. «s^^'fp"O X WAIU XU. Die p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s Gd ; Return, ss. . Weather and other circumstances permuting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G Sihbir.a Auction Mart will be attended to _ Sfe^~~C!'TEAM" ON THE KAIPARA IS^fe^ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURC, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWH ARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MiNNTE CASE Y Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday auU Thursday morning's tide, leaving Darga villi- i tlie rc-tuin trips c very VV cdnesday andFrida- i » nirig's tide. . T tt v > „, Pa^sen ■ r .oavc Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mo-'da^-- < vV.i Inesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Pareoo ,■>.,.1 i,-.-i and Fridays. aXg°° J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. ~^T 13RIGANTINE 'OCEOLA,' ..i^Wv J3 CAPT. MATHESON, FOR w®=^^, NEWCASTLE, r^sSs&ra Will sail for the above port on or about THURSDAY next, the most of her Cargo biMns engaged. Early application is necessary. For freight or passage apply to n^„T „, D. H MnKW.NZD! . Custom-house-street. August IS, 1877. 01""^ 1 v X u x^?zAisiZ<<& The 3> c, < nr-AM O' SHANTKR will save for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga: From W aiuku : Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. For Manukan Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 21th August, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tain o' Shanter_ to Waiuku and back :—lletura, 5s ; Single, 3s ba. Weather and other circumstances pvrmmmg. Orders to collect goods left at the stores ot Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, -agents U^ion S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., wiii meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehiintm. "r ■NTowmarsrftt rt»^sw PpUE NEW ZEALAND J SHIPPING COMPANY 'fef^vP^- (LIMITED Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bishopsgate-street vathln. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..10,>1 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA .. 898 W AIM ATE .. 1157 OPAVVA 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 Plako 1000 WAITARA .. 833 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225 1 Tli°se magnificent clippers are of the highest nla3s at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to mcc" the requirements of the trade between the Uni ted 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 aU cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ship 3 are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highest class a* required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports or the colony with strict punctuality every month. The, Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of car"-© can be made at the Head Olhce, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH-93. Queen-street. TQIOR LONDON DIRECT. •sslip|^||W The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register. James Wards. Master, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo on board will have quick despatch. _ Shippers are requested to make out their Rills of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies ot which ea,n be obtained at the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. <LlMlTEDh_Ageiits._ a,* T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF .^^^v. jL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA mffiiffl&xaissi owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill Se Co., 31, LeadenhaU-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports ot New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and ot the best quality, and tbe accommodation roomy and convenient. , . . The undersigned are. empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to Loudon also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on applicat4on to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN Se GRAHAM, > Agents. CIRUTP.KSHANir fe no- j . ■vr'ri"wmXrket nu l-TsTk y C. S. MCDONALD Beg 3to return his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage afforded him since he commenced business, especially during the present planting season. Having sold the greater part of his stock, he begs to intimate that he will not hold a Clearing-out Sale, but now offers his surplus Plants, &c , &c, at greatly reduced rates, to make room for Spring Planting. IV/r~R F. B- WOOD HA M, IVI TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, ianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Geatlemen. HO S. J. H A R" B U T "Tj WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street Eaot and Coburg-stree>», Auckland. Flour Mills supplied -with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. X I N G » COMMISSION AGENT, Siiortlanp-stre et. -g —a!Td~ j; s~o ppc t, j •! « freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-streot Wharf, 1 Auckland,!



iH E O R G E AXE RS, 4jr Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Ca.h Bnvara of •_ \f\ H A W. LA V E R, \J BUILDER AND CONTR .CTOR, Kybev Pask N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchasers. TXM~E S BUT CHE R, «j. CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas. and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. Firewood (cut or uncut), at. reasonable rates. \lf R S L V N D' S J3JL Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time during the day. T _. Tea, Coffee, Sec, at the Shortest Notice. tW~ PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL VV • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Faperhar.gings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Frencli Polish' Cold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate* Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moulamgs. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut. to size, and carefully packed.—os .. „7. OUEENgTRKBT. J CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, BtiohbtirVh Btjtt.otvos^ Qtt__w-_t .__t. W~AJt NOC X "BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Gore's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price £'i veil. Bones purchased at from £5 to ,-fifi per ton. Fs H E R a n D c o. Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tiie colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. jr ITTNI) E R SO N, tl a Broker, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor. Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold ".Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Alining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgag. arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Office: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. i '•*-.&i_.-..-^-•.■>^.~ ---jP< LAR X E BROTHERS \_J (late cp.omrie's) ROY _L FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at. moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken i nstan taneously. nTK'OA-NST -QRGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole. Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN Se SON, Fr..NO and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET. (Next to Ban!-: of New Zealand). _ -\_f Hf- S X I N N E It. V? « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Sri-tine?. Sec. See. X~ l o y ~e t"- t, ___L« TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-stkekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins : also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good tit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance or. cost for cash. ~WT OTIC E. G. rTlvicnab, For Many Years in the Employ ok Messrs. CRUiercSHANVC & CO-, Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PUI fcCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. "VT O T I C E. JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public; generally, that he has Appointed AIR. K. It. CARD NO, Fort-street, (in the pro mises lately occupied by Ward and Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland. l!)th July, 1877. OONES ! BONES 1 BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by -T. ft: ... SOPPWT. HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows: — Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. HautaDU. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hantapu, 1 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p.m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at, Mr. J. Soppet's office, -..neon-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. "XIJCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN T 0 N (Late Hill Se Fentom, By Special c -|!|.. %s*__£&__. Appointment Exccliency'feiiS^i^SS^^irthe Governor. WHOLESALE anb RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—-This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailiner accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at tl_e Warehouse, (>i, Queetvstreet, where this won derfully-designed "Conformateur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W. H.F. has arranged for 1) I R ECT SHIP MEN T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. _.c. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Orera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Ha&s, latest fashions, *-c., &c. _ SST Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats ar.d Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. "W. H. F E>,i°Ne;i, QUEEN-STREET.



M. H. Frost.] [Geosgk Callwkll. J? RO S T & Co., W II OLESAL E WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane an.D High-street, Auckland, N.Z. C vsii Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, CH HOUSE, SHIP, O '—* AND »-i 00 GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. \_r_\ 3 Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho O »-\ Province. £ ~" " m ,T.H. requests attention of Builders and rV y i others to his New Glazing Tariff. m H | ~~~' o J. HENDERSON. .! ..... & *"*! 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. "vitf" x>lTil!7irfs & qok; W * JL O II A V E NO W OPEN ED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Vaeiwd Assortment of PAPERHAN GIN GS OH" the LATEST DESIGNS. *?», NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings. Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, Sec Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec. Sec, Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &c, Car-Jon's AnticoiTOsion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Class Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 05 Se 07. QUEKN-STBEKT T> F. WEBSTER, lilt WHOLESALE AND RETAIL "SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: i! 3 Jueen-street, Auckland. (NoTt t'»)f> Union Ptankl f\ O A L. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that?they will be in a position to sup Dlv Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer anil Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managcrat. the mine ; or at the ottice, No. 7, Wvndham-street, Auckland. "i'rices at the Railway Station, Auckland - 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s (id per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. 10s 0d per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s 0d per ton Auckland, August 11. 1577. fi RE V RI V Eli COAL. FOR SALE. INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R Kf, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. JgOOTS, gHOES, & gLIPPERS. R« LIT TL E LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARES, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by j strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced ' Prices- Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. «&. Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. pi HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! IfflThe Undersigned are selling SASHES, COORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Jor. Lots of Second-class Timber, aJGKEAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Bkanches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICg BAY. TIOMJ RTA NT NOTICE. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his *T DINING ROOMS "©a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LQWER gALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best A^entilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ahlutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustra4->,d and Comic Jour nals together with the leading London News papers, are laid on the tableo immediately on the arrival of each miil steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence, that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the lajae share of patronage which ha 3 been accorded to him in the past. E W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local."/ ---naiuiHfactiired Confections, which rival those of . - Keiller and the best English makers. He has ■ removed his to Durham-street West, ' where he has fitted up all the most i»oaeni t machinery of the trad«. E. WATERS, 1 Wholesale and Retail Confbctioner, _UEBN-STREET._ T~0*U"I S FOUR NI E'R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, I Victoria-street East, A gS- One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL.



iT) U L M A N w I JL PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS. Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Roton-.ahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes. Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size.) of Auckland. Children's Portrait? taken instantaneously. "A TTiTX. K~E~N~N" E DV, I\_ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Nkxt Albkiit Hotel), queen-street. aucki.axd. A KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where lie will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. "VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have ox H.and vor Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 1, 5, 6 and : 7!1,5. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, 1 in Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, ; &c, &c. Plain and Corrugated Galvanized j Iron. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. ISA j W OrkS :—v ICTORT A -STRF.ET \ Auckland. j WA. WATERMAN begs to inform ] c his friends and the public of Auckland \ that ho has taken over those old established j DINING ROOMS, known as Portkr'S, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. IT B R E N N A N, _o_© BOOT & SHOEMAKER, Queen-street, opposite the Firebell, Begs to call attention to the superior Quality of his Goods. Elastic Side Boots, from 2s. (id. to 10a. per pair; our own make, from 10s. Quality and Kit Guaranteed. All styles of fashionable Boots, &c, made to order at the lowest price. rTFAULDER, 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 tin- above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or o! herwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. "VTATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY Jl^ COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies' Acts, 1862 and ISG7. Capital: £1,008,000: in 100,000 Sharks of £10 EACH. First Issue, 50,000 Shares of £10 each, £500,000, of which 15,000 Shares are Reserved for New Zealand. Deposit on application, 10s. per Share ; Payable on Allotment, 10s. per Share. Further Calls, not exceeding in the whole £1 per share, will hereafter from time to time be made, as may bo required, but it is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share in all. The whole issue available in London, viz., :?5,000 Shares, are taken up, and held by a numerous and wealth proprietary. Head Office of the Company : 10, Lombabd stkeet, E.G., London. Trustees : Charles Magniac, Esq., Chairman of the Na tional Bank of New Zealand (Limited), 37, Lombard-street. K.C. Archibald Orr Kwimc. Esq., M.P., of Ballikinrain, N. 13. Directors: Chairman —Henry Riversdale Grenfell. Esq., Merchant, 27, Upper Thames-street, E.C. Henry Robert Brand, Esq., 101, Queens-gate, S.W., Director of the Pelicar. Life Insurance Company. Peter Denny, Esq., Dumbarton, N".8., Chairman of the Albion .Shipping Company. James Galbraith, Esq., 8, Austinfriars, E.C, and (Messrs P. Henderson and Co.), Glasgow, Managing Director of the Albion Shipping Company. William Smellie Grahame, Esq., Richmond Hill. Surrey, Director of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), 37, Lombard street, E.C. Alexander Donald Maclcay, Esq., Run-holder (of New South Wales), 12, Onslow Gardens, S. W. John Morrison, Esq., Bushmead Priory. St. Neots, Hunts, Director of the National Bank of New Zealund (Limited), and late Colonial Agent for the Government of New Zealand. Lindsay Eric Smith, Esq.. 1, Lombard-street, E.C. Bankers : Loaidon—Messrs Smith, Payne and Smiths. 1, Lombard-street, E.C, the Royal Bank of Scotland, 121, Bishopsgate-street Within, E.C. Scotland—The Royal Bank of Scotland, Edin burgh, and branches. New Zealand—The National Bank of New Zea land (Limited). Solicitors : Messrs Freshflolds and Williams, 5, Bank Build ings, E.C. Auditors : Messrs Turquand, Youngs and Co., 16, Token houseyard, E.C. Secretary : John W. Leonard. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS. This Institution is formed for the purpose of transacting the business of an Investment and Agency Company. Past experience has shewn that it is difficult to find better security than Mortgages of Real Property in British Colonies, and these will form the basi3 of the proposed business. The Com pany will raise money upon issues of Debentures, to be loaned upon well selected estates and other property. The guarantee ottered to Investors in these undertakings is considered so ample that Deben. tures of the character now proposed to be issued have been largely placed in England and Scot land at rates of interest considerably below those current in the Colonies, the difference forming an important part of the profits of the business. In connexion with these operations a profit able agency busi»ess will be secured with the Run-holders, Sheep-farmers, and others, to whom advances may be made upon their Stations. Cattle, Sheep, and Wool-clips. It is also proposed to make advances on Bills of Lading of Wool and other Colonial 'Produce, as well as upon other descriptions of Colonial Securities ; and a further important branch of the Company's business will embrace the re ceipt by the Company, in this country or in New Zealand, of monies! for investment on Mortgage or otherwise in the Colony, such investments being made under the guarantee of the Com pany. Existing Companies, of a similar nature, in the Australian Colonies and New Zealand, have been uniformly successful. The Company pro poses forthwith to commence its operations in New Zealand, where it has already influential connexions, and i» is believed that ample oppor tunities exist for transacting a large and re munerative business. The Head Office of the Colony is in Dunedin, and it is intended to open agencies for the transaction of business in the principal towns throughout New Zealand. Solicitors in Dunedin: ; Messrs Sievwright and Stout. Messrs Chapman 1 and Stroda. Bhokeks: Messrs Gillies, Street and Hislop. The Memorandum amd Articles of Association may be seen at the offices of the Solicitors and ' Brokers, oratthe Branches of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited),where applications for ' Shares, accompanied by a deposit of 10s. per share, may now be made. Dunedin, 10th August, 1577



I I\M ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— I __Lv__L F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of ..100 and np i wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. j Aitken, Shortland-street. | "TV/jfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at i __..__ the usual rates of interet <..—W. H. Con ! ne;l, Vulcan Lane. | LEND in large or small ! -LvJa sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to , Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. "]%/|"ONEY to LEND on lirat-ciass free ._?._ hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. %^O^EY~TO LEND in large or~smaTl __¥___ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitor.. TSuTONEY TO LEND on Freehold J_t___ Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 23, Shortland-street. "jOfONEY TO LEND,' in large or small AVJL sums. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. T O H N ~CI"~6 P' PET, .J1 >o HOUSE, LAND, GENER_ L COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on S.. I_. or LEA SIC, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either She. p or Cattle Runs. CULTI VAT E D FAR MS, PA RTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, 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. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for Mr. W. X". CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. TOT AS HT O N & SO N, ______• HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSOM.—Commodious Family Residence, with stable, coach-house, cow-sheds, Sec, erected upon 15 acres of good land, large portion in grass, remainder in orchard and ornamental trees and shrubs. EPSOM.—Large Verandah Cottage, with stables, &c, eight acres of land, in grass and garden. NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a good tenant. NEWTON ROAD—Five-roomed House and ShoD. well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near J unction Hotel —A .comfortable 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1? acres in all. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on tho road to the Bake. TO BE LET :— CHAP EL-STREET.—Six-roomed Rouse, over looking the harbour, within a few minutes walk of Queen-street. GREY-STREET.—Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, all in first-rate con dition. PARLIAMENT-STREET.—That pleasantly situated Family Residence, adjoining the site of the District Court; fine view of the harbour, North Shore and Parneil. SYMONDS-STREET.— Five-roomed Cottage, over-looking the Domain. THREE X LNGS. — A nine-roomed House, with stable, out-buildings, garden, and orchard, 4] acres in all. For lease foi- 3or 4 years. GRAFTON ROAD. — Five-roomed Cottag and garden. HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-stre .t, adjoining Arthur's Auction Mart, lately in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. WYND HA M CHA MB E RS.—Solicitors' Offices. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Band, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, g JUST A SHIPMENT OF N E W JAMS (FROM GLEN RIVIN AND MOUNT BAKER ORCHARDS, ADELAIDE), Entirely Free from Stones, COMPRISING — THE CHOICEST ASSORTMENT EVER IMPORTED INTO THIS MARKET, _3T Amongst which may be found : — Violet Plum Peach Fig Apricot Blackberry Greengage Quince and Orange Marmalade Apple and Damson Cheese Apple Pear Apple Ginger. pi LOSE "O ROT HERS, TEA DEALERS, Queen-street. TJT~O T ~ T —"E R & C ~ "07, DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: 60 doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, tine and Coai_e 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Gondas) .00 boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's, Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, half-fhests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Munt_ Metal, 11 to 21 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and li inch Sardines, ■_* and }'s (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Colman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. Se P. Sauce Dr. Townshend's Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Butter. &c, &c. ON S A' L~ "E, AND TO AR RI YE — Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca ""M Sarc-ins, half and quart tins. &c, &c, sec. W. S. LAURIE. T. WYNDHAM-STREET. TH-LOUR! POLLARD! BRAN The undersigned have For Sale— OAA TONS FLOUR in Sacks 100's and 50's, J. T. Evans and Co., Oamaru Hassell and Co., Oamaru In wood, Timaru Cliff, limaru Parr, Timaru Anderson and Co., Dunedin R. Anderson, Dunedin Saunders, Christchuvch BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. B. TONES & CO MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound ir all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Macbiae Rtiler, and Account Book Manufac . tui-er, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-3tJ.-eet.



Treat he c^/^sg^ Royal. R..T. Di-Li \s.. '^AA&^2s»SJA?.. .. Lessee. ENORMOUS SUCCESS ! Crowded Houses ! Enthusiastic Audiences '. Miss EMILY SOLDENE. And her COMPLETE ie RENOWNED English Comic Opera Company, And of the Great Dancer, MDLLE. SARA. Pronounced by the Press and Public to be the Fines- Organization that ever appeared in the Colonies. C. A. Chtzxola Manager. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Will be oreseuted the amusing cantata, in one act, by Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan, entitled, TRIAL BY J CUV ! $31, Notf;.—"Trial by Jury was produced by theSolceno Company." at ihe Opera Combine, London, under tiie personal direction of the authors. After which will he performed Offenbach's delightful opera, in two acts and six tableaux, entitled, GENEVIEVE DE BRABANT. This Opera i\»is written ■ xpi-essly for Miss Soldene, and produced by her at the Philhar monic Theatre, London, in November, 1&71, and performed by her for Kivc Hundred Consecutive Niahts. DROItAN .. .. MISS EMILY SOLDENE. (Her Original Character) Genevieve (Duchess or Brabant) ...MIcS ROSE STELLA. GRAND CHOhCS AM) ORCHESTRA. Mr. G. YON GHELE .. .. Musical Director. FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Herve's most popular Opera, in three acts, CHHJPERIC, with a Great Cast. Prices of Admission— Dress Circle, 6s; Stalis, -Is ; Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets can be had at Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at 10.15 In order to accommodate Families and people living in the vicinity of Auckland, there \» ill be a Lt R A N 1) M A T I N E E on SATURDAY at 2 p.m.. when will be performed LA FILLE DE MADAMb ANGOT. Matinee Prices:—Dress Circle, is; Stalls, 2s ; Children, Half-price. "V 0U N G MEN'S Cli 111S TI A N JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. TO-MORROW EVENING, LECTURE on :- MOHAMMEDANISM," By Rev. E. C. Stuart. SYLLABUS :— Mahomet's Life and Character—The Institu tions of Islam—The Traditions and Koran- Social and Political Results. Musical Selections by the Leader and Members of the Choir of St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady), 5s ; Single Ticket, 3s. Admission ib Single Lecture, Is each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. mr'MAT T H EW'STfuTCH. Organ Recital jnd Service of Song, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 7.30 P.M. The Offertory will be given towards the pay ment of the Debt upon St. Thomas' Mission Church. Regular Members of the congregation will be admitted by the side door at 7 p.m. Doors open to the public at 7.15. Kggssaagg Haaß33gcsgagaofflßPMßaEßßttßi»MiiHgßa«i 111111111 ■■■ A TJSTRALIAN MUTUAL PEOVI _C^L DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recently established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Reyene exceeds £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1576 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,052,575. and producing a new annual revenue of £50,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary, Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. TifATIONAL~FIRE~AND MARINE JLI INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW Z-E ALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve .-.- £65,000 This purely Local Company'lnsures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt ask Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Bra nch OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. _ _ _ Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. -ftTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3i COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «5r Losrks Promptly Paid. ftUORUK P. PTTCHOK. Manacer "TITAIKATO /^OAL /COMPANY. NEWMARKET YARDS. F. G. CLAYTON having been appointed AGENT for Newmarket, Remuera, Epsom, and Parnell, will supply the above Superior Coal at the following prices, delivered at a moderate distance: — 5 tons .. 20s. per ton 1 ton .. 225. lid. per ton cwts. .. Is. 3d. per cwt. N.B,—All orders promptly attend id to, and will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. August 11,1377. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the curreat year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOI, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. „ French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzek. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the stndy of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction.