The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII—No. 3,331.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PEjVNY



-j^gg^TpACIFIC MAIL STEAM 02&&SS' SHI p COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DI R E CT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, B. Cobb, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 7th September, carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. jatife^TQT c aLT~t~o~ rag la n. •*£elsßEs&' The w# & 21. s. N. Co.'s p.s. KAI7RAKI Will leave Onehunga for Raglan and Y.aitara at an early date. For freight or passage apply to F E iIAMERTON, Care of __. Gilfillan. Esq. sw^TT> Ef_TTLAR MONTHLY" li_s3_3£i__: l\i STEAM COJIMUNICATION ~«^S_-S'between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAN, may be expected here again about the 22nd of September. She will loave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 28. 1877. , ----Vte-" ATOTICE TO WOOL *-\ SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Aerents. TO PORT DARWIN *38§8m&' y JAVA, and SINGAPORE. The Netherlands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, ,600 tons register, Captain FRANSSEN, from SYDNEY, on THURSDAY, 20th September. particulars as to freight and passage to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 31st. 1577. TT NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF KEY/ ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—Ski»tk_ibek, 1877. for taranaei, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM Manuka.;. Steamship, j Date of Sailing. Train. Wanaka..; Saturday, Sept. S, 0 a.m.! 7 a.m. H _wea .. Friday. Sept. 14, 1 p.m.i 12 noon. Taranaki j Wed.. Sept. It), 3 p.m.i 1.45 p.m. Wanaka .. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.j 9.15 a.m. Taupo .. Mondaj", Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m.j 12 noon. FOR TA U RAN GA, POVE RT V BA V, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from Quesn street Wharf. Tabahaki i Wed., Sept. 5, _ p.m. — Taupo j Thursday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. I Wed., October 3, 2 p.m. — FO--"NAPri_R WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QU F. EN-STKEET WIfARF. HoTORUA..! Tuesday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m.' — Rotorua..l Tuesday. Oct. !), 4 p.m.i — FOR IItrSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. T.vwpo ..! Tuesday, Sept. IS, 5 p.m., — Hawea .. Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m.! I I FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. - r ~ -—-■--- Rotorua.. Tuesday, Spt. 26, 12 noon.j — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. W A I U X U. "^^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Oofehunga: From Waiuku: Thursday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. _or Manukau Heads and \Yhatipu MIII 3on Friday, 7th September, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shantor to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Siagle, 3s 6d. Weather and other ci-cumstences permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Ma-cfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet, with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, OnAhunara. or T>j»wmn.r_p.t. •SSWSte^. CI TEAM COMMUNICATION IIIS^CI BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *£BS33&z_r_____ THAMES. The fa3t and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Thursday, Cth September. 11 a.m. Friday, 7th September. 11.30 a.m. Saturday. Sth September, 12.30 noon From Thames— Wednesday, sth September, 5 p.m. Thursday. Cth September, r> p.m. Friday, 7th September, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Sth September, 6.30 p.m. Weather and other cu-cum. ranees permi -ting. ERASER & TINNE, Assents. «___&=--" C.TEAM TO THE WADE l^^fe^O AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA 1100KH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Friday.-7' h, 12 noon Wedn'day, Sth. 1.30 a.m. Single fares to Puhoi. 65.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will" call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MASTER. Agtvn t. -i44^ ETOR RUSSELL, WAN OX HS^r E ROA' AND MANGONUI. The S 3 lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at*s* p r-i. (weather perfnitring). Passengers booked-, d small o..reels pr&p-.ia at the Office on the Wharf. Ko caixo received after 4 p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Olace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOP COROMANDEL. The s.s. AR(. YLE will leave every MON DA _. Morning at, 12norm,and every FRIDAY. atop.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BA\ OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, September 7 Wednesday, September 12 Monday. September 17 Friday. September 21 Wednesday, September 20 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. «£k&~4 QTEAM TO THE THAMES. •Hie ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Tab l je. From Auckland— Kuterprise—Wednesday, 7 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for good* or parcels put on hoard without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager.



: _=SV*^ ft ~,,!. DOT SPRINGS ' i _|_?___--I_»' V ..A . ■ RANGI,MATAKANA j *-_r__s__6-- KA A _ .-.-.ITTLEOMAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper I will sail as under:— I Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springi everj Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday atllo^lock. From Mrtuxwg every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tines will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana. Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 1 Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage aPj^*£ SBY & goN -_ -QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAI, ARATAPO, MAUNGAWHARE, andDAR GAVILLE. The s s MINNIE CASEY Captain Raw son, will leave Helens . illc every Tuesday ana Thursrtav morning's tide, leaving Dargaville .a; he return trips every Wednesday and Friday U-i nings tide. Passen'._"■. .cave Auckland, per 'LTL_, on Mo"da^-, ... 1 Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and fa-goo Wond_y_ and Fridays. b J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. _g^^~OTEAM o_f THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— _ For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kanvaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.:% p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. rn . Tn . v _£5T This Service commences on MONDAY, gthMar- J. CASEY fc SON. -Sksw CJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE -SsssfiSS' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.S. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—-3 p.m. S.s. Gemini- .T. CASEY & SON. I M E TABLE. "^ * S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Wednesday. 12 noon Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, I ;t.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. Weatt. •• and other circumstances permitting. S•■ .le Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Fr-Hccht. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY" & CO.. Agents. ,sa_%^ xrTAIKATO STEAM NAVT -og3£!fe%> V ¥ CATION -.COALMINING °*&BB&* COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE i Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, <> a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at G a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. at 8.30 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8.30 a.m. FRANZ scH-flßpp. Secretary. Fort-street. 31st August. 1877. «gaj§s^/kp ° X w A * v X v' -«!_--____-* Ti . e OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Wednesday. 3 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Single Fares. 3s 6d ; Return, os. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G Sib Dine Auction Mart will be attended to _c_-_.SV FT-HE NEW ZEALAND 3^^^ A. SHIPPING COMPANY 4^^^^^. (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 8-1, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of: — Tons. Tong. TheHURUNUI ..10.1 The WAIKATO. ..ltoS M ATA URA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 O PA WA 1000 WAIME A.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1037 PAREORA.... 879 WAIT AN GI 1161 PIAKO ..1000 WAITARA..BS3 RAKAIA . .1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGHTKI 1225| These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and 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 b_ de_ired, a_.d the ships are commanded by experienced ruas- The Company also charter? ships of the highest clas3 as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ship 3 loading homo ward from New Zealand. _ Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the Colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-stkeet. -p.OE LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF T-HE DAWN, GD' 7 tons register. James Wards. Master, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo on board will sail as above on or about the 6th SEPTEMBER. , , . _. . „... Shippers are requested to make out their Bills of Lnding on the "Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies of which con be obtained at the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. ___ ___ X>ARQUE <.' SPIRIT OF jSM^v 1> THE DAWN,' FROM 4-=#^'4^ > LONDON. -_-_*_________--: j__i Accounts against the barque Snirit of the Dawn must be rendered in dupli cate to the undersigned by 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 6th instant, or they cannot 1)0 recognised Shippers will please to p- esent their Bills of Tiding for signature not later than 4 o clock p.m. on Thursday. „„-.-.,■, -^. THE NEW ZEALAN ' SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED;, Agents. _?v;__ "OASSENGERS' LINE OF 3^3|gj|x J_ PACKETS TO NEW ZEA i_^_______?__i owned by Messrs Shaw, Savit.l & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, Lonaou. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from Loudon to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaianteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full paroiculars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUTOKSHANK &-. CO.. > -"iJT. KING C » COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. V»C_.i_C- 1 PONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101. Lower 1 Queen-street, by & gO p PSTt



(1 EOT- G E AXE R S 3f Freeman's Bay j SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. , | Cash Buyers of I /T~TT~_T~S. L A V E R I| \J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kvbec Pass ! N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just tc r ' hand. ' j Timber in lotsto-suit, purchasers. J1 a~m~eFs butc h cr. CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C i Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or i Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Neweas. -, • and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncut), at reasonable rates. R S L V N D ' S 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. Tea, Coffee. Sec., at the Shortest Notice. philLYpps and sons, oil • COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS' Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photograplu. I Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed..--.- fc 97, QUEEN-STREET. CARSON, House and" Land Agent • Rent and. Debt Collector, STTf!-n.TTRY'c! T.ITTT.DTNOS' QUEEN-STREET. ARNOCK 11 R OTHER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £8 per ton. 3Ti i s tTITr and co. 1 Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited en in town or suburbs. rT~ ran ders on, • Broker, Mining. Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, Value)., &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought, and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and 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 Account-, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and I_d.nded Property boußht and sold. Office: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Clarke brothers (late cromhie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. QirGTXN"-! Q GAN S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). W_ j L gKjN N£ K> 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office (. ittintrs. Sr.c. Sr.c :l o v c t t, o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLrcY-STRETCT. 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-sole-ted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit faruarantoed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. BM_s____ifTol3_-_f__D granite MONUMENTS. In Red and Blue, erom £o, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor, Ah_r__Rn. ftnntita.Tirl. H^efWAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, S a.m. Uau-MBU, 1) a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, dopart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— Loave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.15 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu. 1 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.na. 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. Sopp-t's office, vueen-street, will be forwarded with oarc and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. FU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Ma_>ri CaUinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Chlldr_n'_ Portraits taken instantaneously. J AND J. SOPPET, © Freeman'a Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. T> ÜBL I C NOTIF ICA TI ON. The undersigned is a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works Act." Also, Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gasfitter, Bell-hanger, &c. A. CRAIG, Xo. S. Wyndhara-street. 4 L E X. X E N N E D V, F\_ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Al> krt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the abav e-nnmed pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully lifted. mo B ITIDEItS & CONTRACTORS. P -TENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. iS . JtIARKI .R, having started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest - Current Rates. Lime and Sand supphed. COMBES __ DALDY. Agents. nno S HIE PE__S, CONTf-AOTOIIS .1. AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned i 3 selling at car GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ; [ C. A. HARRIS, B R I T O M A R T ROAD, And at the Spit. Napier.



I M. H. Frost.] [George Callwell. Frost & 00. , WHOLESALE - WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. j Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. . I Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, Sec, Consigned for Sale to London , Markets. 1 Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and r j forwarded to English and American j Markets. 1 j Agencies undertaken on approved terms. 8, WYNBHAM-STREET, . CH HOUSE, SHIP, AND W j M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H ir - * 1 ! ts. Estimates' furnished, and experienced 1 Workmen sent to all p^rts of the " I ____ Province. fc_ J.H. requests attention of Builders and pz. others to his New Glazing Tariff. W o J. HENDERSON. 3 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. _n_' -pHILLIPPS & HON, HAVE NOW OPENED, ! Ex' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. *3_, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Text., Sec. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and i Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<\, &c, Sao. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Ron^h Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glas3 Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97. Queen-street D ~ F. WE B ST E R, _L\;# wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: il3 _UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <N-_rt th. Union Hank. c <rz^ r- The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the manager at the. mine : or at the office, No. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland — 5 tons and under 2,. tons .. .. 17s 6d Dcr ton 2o tons and under ;"_) tons .. .. 10s tkl per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s 0d per ton Auckland. August 11.1377. p R E"Y RIVE R" COA L. FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. "DOOTS, QHOES, & QLIPPERS. % ' ■'"'■ J</7 ' x ' ' Jl_ Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), 800 T M A X E E, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUTT-DINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Ncilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share ofpublic 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 nvade to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still loft, at half the usual price. 33V. Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks., Throe doors from McArthur Se Co.. I^HEAFtIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The 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 Buildmg Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Jon Lotrs of Second-class Timber, ajGREAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a* very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. "|- MPOR TA NT ¥0 T, IC E. E. WATERS Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his __r DINING ROOMS "©. have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. _ _ _-__ The LOWER SALOON • is the mo«t spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowdimr. Th«re are T _-~ SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also uo-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs ne 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, Rlustr.' .d and Comic Jour nals together with the lead.ig London News papers, are laid or- the table-, immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locaTjr maimfactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor an«i the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trado. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Coni_ect»_o_>_sß, UESN-STREET. -\ f ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and _]_tJ_ others, can have Office BcM_ks Ruled and B*und, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, 800-bindes, Macnine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer. next door to Evening Star office, W yii dhani-street.



TH OS. J. HA R BUT T WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC I TURER. corner of Victoria-street East anc ' j COBURO-STREE'I, AUCKLAND. - ! Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TO TRAVELLERS RAIL WA V IT OTE L, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival of Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES RIDLER, Proprietor. Q n" s a l E , Per "Ceara," " Miss Kilmansegg" " FA-RLIE," Ci Camille," and Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. l\ „ PEARL BARLEY" 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 11 „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. OF in_l__irV-A~L. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner, Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers Shives in all sizes. Iff O T 1 C E. G. R. McNAB, ■ For Many Years in the Employ of Messr?. CRUICKSHANK __ Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED 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 Ori-ers Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. "It/I" R. T. TRAF-ORD SURGEON /S_^^_^ Wakefielb- DENTIST, [Mff^^ STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'? Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial Tftftth 'from Oti« to i. Fnll S_tt. JUST -DECEIVED: A SHIPMENT OF N E .V JAMS (FROM GLEN RIVIN AND MOUNT BAKER ORCHARDS, ADELAIDE), Entirely Free from Stones, comprising— THE CHOICEST ASSORTMENT EVER IMPORTED INTO THIS MARKET, AST Amongst which may be found : — Violet Plum Peach Fig Apricot Blackberry Greengage Quince and Orange Marmalade Anple and Damson Cheese Apple Pear Apple Ginger. r(LOSE T[> ROTH ER S, TEA DEALERS, .UEBN-STBBET. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvEKsrrr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and 3th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ITY WEST NO. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, 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. Peltzer. Monsieur Pelt_er is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and obsorve his method 01 instruction. \TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- A\ MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, Bishopsgate-strebt, Within. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From 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 Oreat Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a lorn, voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London. November lfi. 187fi. I~JOSEPH _81-OWN. do hereby notify a that I have RETIRED from the FIRM of .!. 'BROWN & SON, and bog to state that the Business will be carried on as heretofore by HERBI-RT OPERLIN BROWN and ROBEriT MASON, under the name of "J. BROWN AND SON," and by whom all Debts due to and by the above firm will be set led. (Signed), JOSEPH BROWN. 10th July. 1870. 8? 4 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1577. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES V-CTORIA-STREB-T, AUCKLAND. T^-j-W MARKET NU RSE RY. C. S. MeDQNALD Begs to return his sincere f_anks for the liberal patronage aff. rded him since he commenced business, especially during the present planting season. Ha-ring sold the greaver part of his stock, he begs to in'ima-te that lie will not hold a Clearing-out Sale, but now offers his surplus ( Plants, See-, &_., at srw-at-y »edHeed rates, to make room _or Spring "Planting.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mo-t._age.— F. Ring. Agent, Shortland-street. , li/TONEY TO LEND.— A lar^e sum o j JJtJL IVloney to Lend, in sums of -100 and up- I wai-ds, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. 4 . Aitkon, Shortland-street. MONEY~T6 LEND, "^tTMortgage, at the usual rates of intere.c—W. H. Con u ; nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to j Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— i R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large .Traiail sums at a moderate rate of Inte.-est .Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. : IVfONEY TO LEND on Freehold JLvJL Security; interest low.—Apnly to Eliott Meyer. Solicitor, 28, Snortland-stree't. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, ■ Shortland : street. next the Post-office. AUC XLKL AND |PERM AN EN T~CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p Won. ' Total amount ingover -er vveeK-j Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. -years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received 9 repayable at seven days n'-tice. and bearing interest at the rate of 0 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY. i OTAIIUHU DEPOT. Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Otahuhu, has this day been appointed SOLE AGENT for Otahuhu. Penrosk, and Papatoitoi Districts, to supply this Splendid Household Coal. The Coal is of superior quality, and will be Delivered by the undersigned to any of the above places. The price is very reasonable, and for house hold economy is a great saving. Also, A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Depot, Otahuhu. TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of"COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FAR MS, PARTLY 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 -or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. HA SH T O N & SO N, c HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Ixsurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EP S O M.—Commodious Family Residence, with stable, coach-house, oow-sheds, &c, 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 srass and garden. NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a sood tenant. NEWTON ROAD.—Five-roomed House and Shop, well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet: ".-stall Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A icomfortable 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Sis-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1J acres in all. TO BE LET :— EfCHAPEL-STREET.—Six-roomed House, 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 Parnell. THREE KINGS. — A nine-roomed House, with stable, out-buildings, garden, and orchard, _:; acres in all. For lease for 3or & years. GRAFTON ROAD. — Five-roomed Cottag and garden. HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acrojaf land attached, situated near Junction Hotel.; ONEHU-.GA. — Cottages in Princes-street, Onehunj.a,— Apply to Mrs. George. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. WYND HA M CHAMBER S.—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. 11. ASHTON & SON. House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. S. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ON SAL E, AND T ® ARR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca - >s Sarr_ins, half and quari tins. &C, &c, &c. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. T> O T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON HALE: 60 doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 St'onbridcre Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement SOO bags Salt, line and coarse 20 ca.es Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Kc-nont and Gondas) viOO boxes Starch, white and blue 50 casts Jams (K.B. anrlvPeacocke's) Sugar, Company's, Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, half-chests, a_m boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Met*!-], 11 to 21 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails. 1 p.nd II inch Sar_ines,4 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. £1,000 %m £1,000 BOOTS & » _y» SHOES, Bought Direct from the Manufacturers Fok Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots and Sho- s. ex Spirit of the Dawn and Lombardian, now on sale by the single pair, at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' 0-ford Shoes at 7s Od. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of harge. CLARKSON & CO., Bootmakers, Next to M-r. Edson, Chemist.



Theatre <^£#^fe Royal. R.J. Delias.. ««4afi»s^--D__s-. -V. >.- . ._ Lessee. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! WEDNESDAY EVENING, September 5. POSITIVE L V I- AST NIG HT, AN D FARE WELL APPEARANCE OF lYf Ls,s TT Ml L V Q°LD EN E> AND HER RENOWNED J_-Nglisi-i Comic Opera Company. And of the Eccentric Dancer, Mddle. Sara. C. A. Chizzola Manage TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! BENEFIT OF MISS ROSE STELLA ! Will be presented, Offenbach's Successful Opera, MADAME L'AR CII IDUC! MISS SOLDENE as MARIETTA Miss Stella as Fortunate In Act, 3 Les Follies Dv Cap.naval, By Mlle. Sara, assisted by Miss Slater, Miss Barber, and Miss Moxon. Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, Cs; Stalls, Is ; Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tickets can be had at Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at 10.15. mmßmngmmasaeß^m__^Ba^i^^saeaß__w^msß__maaeaam TWTSW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Office on MONDAY, the Ist October, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. CHARLES IRVIN E_LER, For the Managing Director. Auckland, September 1, 1577. USTEALIAN MUTUAL PROVE 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 recenily 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 Revexe exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1576 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, 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. I EDWARD W. LOWE, | Resident Secretary. I Agent for Auckland : Alexander Saunders. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMP A N V 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. "7&TEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE 10% 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. __-* Lobskr Pbomp-iY Paid. Q-ORG*- P. PYFROF. -~--__».. TUST.jBO.UGHT AT AUCTION. 1080 yards New Dresses, 6 .d, worth Is <5d 1000 ~ New Oresses (new shades), 7-d, worth Is 6d 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns, 7-d, worth Is 6d 1000 „ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shades, Is 3d, worth 3s 6d 1000 „ Ginghams, 6d, worth Is 1000 „ New Cambrics, dark grounds, 5-d, worth Is 500 „ Feit Carpets, 2s fid, worth 3s 0d Extra Quahty and Width. 3s 6d, worth Is 6d 5 bales Blankets, full 10-1 size, Us lid f nair 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gross, worth Gs. Ex 'Spirit of the Dawn, Moricy'sKnitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Flue Fingering Yarns. 6 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. Mc L A CH L A N, 218. QUEEN-STREET, pRE A T CLEARING Q ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. SOT LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THTS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Kntire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Pricks !!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY' GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS. MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING. FANCY GOODS, See. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promt!y executed Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST.! A TINABURY& £IU.. ' 204 & 206. QUEEN-STREET.