The Evening Star.

Vol. YIXI—> to. 2,372.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1877.

PRICE : O^TE FENm



«=3*s*^ T> EGULAE MONTHLY Ssllxi^-JOj STEAM COMMUNICATION *&^3&a* Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite is.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected ITere again about the 21st of November. Bhe will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three lays after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. October 24,187 F. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—October, 1877. for taranakt. kelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. \ Hawea .."Friday, 26th. 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wanaka.. Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. JPOR TAUKANGA. POVERTY BAY, j\A°TKR WELLINGTON", LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, FROM Queen oWEET WHAPJ. Taupo ... Tuesday. 30th, 4 p.m.] —- FD*R RUSe-fiLL BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo ISunrJay, 2Sth, 5 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLAN.E, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streeto. i^Tj^^R RUSSELL, WANGA .Jg|g|g^ Jj ROA, AND MANGGNUI. The s.s. lON A will Ieave.ETERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tlie Office oa the Wharf. No cargo received aftor -1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGABEI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARfiYLK win le-ave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOP COROMANDEL. The s.s. AROYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRTDA Vat 3 p.m. ' Saloon Fares, 73 Gel; Steerage, os. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAUBANGA. To connect witli the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PT./KNTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWEXA will leave as follows:— Monday, 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MnfißteftOH. Mana.wr. «^^^ A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leavo. Anrkland for the above port TO MORROW (Saturday), at noon. I W. LODDER. Manager. "OABLIAMENTARY RATES ,- . ... TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhoad and back, at Sixgltc Fares cf 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. .T. CASEY & SON. «S2*fe^ "El m, THE HOT SPRINGS, J§i£ili£ £} MA HURANGI, MATAKANA, tasßagrKAffA U, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s, ANNS MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day, j Maiiurangi. i ■ For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday I at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaka, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, everj- Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and. other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ufc a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. <a£kSW QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4@||g;kJ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TR KOPURU, MITATAJ, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The 9.G. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday uorninsrs tide. Passenx-r: ..eave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo"days & -i Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and fargoou idoadays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. «aS&^QTEAM TO AND FROM J|||§§j|;iO RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave aa under:— From Auckland: From Riverhead: S.& City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. ON THE KAIPARA. The b.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under s— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday naorn ng"s tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. t£" This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. J. CASEY & SON. *g^^-p~O~R W A I U X U. "^ss^s* The b.b." TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehuuga: From Waiuku: OcL Oct. £?«Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 27—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. it <luced .fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aiid Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ■will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. W A * U X U" '^£®®K£p The p.s. OREGON Wih ieave for Waiuku as under:— From Onehuiiga— From Waiuku— Oct. Oct. 27—Satui-day, 8 a.m. 27—Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Gd; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permittii:!? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to «fc3gfe^ V&7AIKATO ST&Ai.n SxA.fl iSjSMgg, VV GATION & COAL MIN ING V (LIMITED). TIME TABLE J Mercer to Cambridge. i*er steamer Dc.ita—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at G a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. i*er steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. rev steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 a.m. ~ „ Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Forirßtreet, 26th September, 1877. Seoretery '



«Sb3s^ QJTEAM COMMUNICATION JS&fcS^iO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 3esSSs2*e?th:e thambs; The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhak, Master, will leave aa under }— From Auckland — Friday, 26th October. 5 p.m. Saturday, 27th October, 5 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, 27th October, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 19th October, at 5 pm. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham— Saturday, 8 p.m. From Thames — Enterprise— Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. fg!fg|>OTEAM TO COROMANDEK The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— ' Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Corom&ndel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. >^s,mHAMES STEAM ER S. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I ho.ye a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 31)0 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (RENT Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will aieo Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping- Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. Si>£^r Fin I M~~E T A B L Jf. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave AatJda-nd: Leave Wairoa Friday, 3 p in. Saturday, 10 a.m. Calling at Waihoke qa Mondays going down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circuiueouiccs yarmitting. Single Fares. 3a. 6d.; Return, ss. ITreiifht. li)s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Atro.nts. QTEAM TO THE WADE J||||||£k3 and puhol The s.s. LAIiA ROOKH will leave as follows:— Auckland for Wade : Wade for Auckland : Friday, 5 a.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Auckland to Pnhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling at Hot Springs: (calling at 11 or, Springs: Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 8.30 a m. Fui-es to Puhoi:—Single, Gs.; Return, 103. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER. Atfent. ,~KA "ITi O R SALE, "W^W^^^ A SCREW STEAMER, „__«._._.. g^ ions Register, Built in IS7L Carries a large cargo on li^ht draught, and with trnall consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent. j£**k», ITiOR LONDON DIRECT. #^^jg^^>. The well-known clipper barque BE§S22ae^£*a COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 7U tons roßister, Capt. William Esson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight on>e*w<go apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents.



MR. T. TRAF* O3 T, SURGEON sSFSIE!!!*. Wakefielt- DENTIST, QWf§m& STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtiflsizS 'Voaib ifenm Ono to a PSlll £«i> OONES I BONES ! BONES~!i Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free raan'B Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J Sr. 3. ROPPTHT. H I N 6, • COMMISSION AGENT, ShORTLAND-STREET. HO S. J. H A R B U T T, "WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREErjr, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or eld ones refilled. L U V E T T, a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WeClesmy-strbkt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for^caah. _____ __ RF. WEBSTER, 9 "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: US -3UEIEV-6TREET, AUCKLAND. iNflxt th* Union Hank). [Established 1838.] WJ, M A R X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash 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. H,E L L I E R HOUSE J. H E M U S. Private Board and Residence. East side of GREY-STREET, Auckland. ALEX. KENNEDY, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKItR, (Next All crt Hotel), QUEEN-STRJLiCT. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named 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 fitted.



. TTkYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established IS&L] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and ! Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished i All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers died in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Rlankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ar dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. JLdgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. CII RAP LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, High-street. Leather and Shoh Grindery on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfanta Boots, Od pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3a 6d pair; Women's Walking: and House Boots, both kinds, 3s&ip«ir; Working Boys' Boots, from Is Gd; Men's Bluchers, 6s Cd; ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s Cd ; Bush-wearing Boots. Sa Cd, and upwards ; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, various, from la Cd to is 6d. A Ralance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex oeediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c , At HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—B.3o a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R OUT. WG U L P A N o PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (SO Years' Experience), Wakefield street. PKILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'; Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'! Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gola Leaf, Artiste' Colours and Brushes, Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapebtry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glp-zed Sashes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUBiEN-STRKET. m R. G~T~L L M A N . JL © CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onkhunga, Begs to return bis sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confldeuce during the past ten years ; and believing' the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of T-ease at a reduced rate, und has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to moot a,tt demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future, be received from the first fingiish Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business ho ore, from 3 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 night, or on Sundays. WAR N OCR B ROTHEE's" SOAP AND CAxN TDLE MAN U IT A O T U R E R S, Rickmoa'd, Cox's Cheek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Prico givea. Bones purchased at from £5 to £G per ton. "TIT X S~K I N N E lt^ VV » BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflice fnttines. tor... fee T^ E O X U E AKT Kb, "O" FBESMAIfS Bay SOAP AND CANDLiC WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T A 11 E S BUTCHER, "Jf CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's 3ido on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasj \ and Bay of Islands Cool; Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at. reasonable raU-s. "DAY O~F ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. f^ K^ M C N A B, V5Ti9 Wholesale axd Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. B3T Shipping Supplied. "Si



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 'i'able," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. 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 STORE Victoria-street Auckland. -OHILLIPPS & (20 N, *HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. US. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &«., &c., &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Car-on's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, ODL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS1? 95 & 97, Queen-street WANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very I^arge Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in AiiciUand. Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. T> C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, O.nehunga. REL AN D BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS 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, &c Warehouses: —Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &a, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanmers and Leather MAnufactobebs, Auckland.



Estate axd Commission Agent. % ~T U. RANDERSON, £ a *J • _-_ * g Bantc axd Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares. g g Freehold, and other Property, > S Bought and Sold on 2 g Commission. J 9 MOETG AGES,~LO ANS. &C., <J y arranged- g No Charge_to Lender. <1 § OfBoe: 14, Insurance Buildings, o P3 Auckland. ? Land and Investment Agent. AEGANSI QB6ANSI 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). •ctXmTl~t"o"n, waikat o. sandes & co., chemists and druggists, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse|and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c... &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco. Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. £3T Agent: Auckland Kvewxc Star. WI L X I N S & CO., BOOT and ShOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42. VICTORIA-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. PRICE Js£ LIST aM^&F s. d. Men's Bluchcr Boots (own make) .. .. 6 fi Men's E.S. Boots, from 8 G Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 6 Ladies' Kid Boots, our ovv-n make, wortu 16s. Cd - .. •• H 6 Ladies' Kid Elastic-side 6 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ■... 0 0 1 iUdies' Ijcatlier Lace Bootr., Colonial-made G C Ladies' leather E.S. Roots, ~ ..96 Ladies' Patent Leather Liv.'C Boots .. ..GO Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladlea' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. .. G 6 Children* Strong Lace Boots .. .. ..3 6 < Children's Kid E.S. Boots, from .. ..36 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from .. GO Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canviid Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap.' ED Wr N AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to hi 3 New Premises, adjoining Mr. Temlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _ 0 0~ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made jmtf&Ta Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES fW'j In every Branch at Lowest 2>*! ** of Auckland Prices! i~'=— The Trade. V Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. T> "E> X> 13OOTS ! UOOTS ! ! JUSOOTS !! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. X). Carter (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. I). C. trusty that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order.



53L Note the Address— Do Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS 15. TOXICS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. "ftJEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- JjH vanised iron works company (LIMITED), Havk ox Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and 7tiis. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, f:c, &c, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized ron. SS. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "St Works I—VICTOKIA-BTREKT Auckland. rf\ E TURR EL L, J UN.. A TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *** Address: Turrell's, Music Seller, Queen street. _______ "I^OTICE OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood TxmxcEß Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd harn-street, next to Shakespeare HoteL Table, Washstand, and Cfliair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers* Shives in all sizes! I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' 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. Albo, Made to Order-:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c., of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. £2T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS! The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Late on Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Pro prietor himself is in daily attendance in the Hot Rooms, and the most delicate patient is safe in his hands, having: had sixteen years' ex perience in the hydropathic treatment. Day for Ladies: Thursday, from 10 to 6 o'clock. HW A I, T E • WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN RTREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. E E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. #MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. JM-ELDRUM & OON1 Shortland-street "_ LJBOU RJS E CUP, TsT"7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £400; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Csmmissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bouxke-street, Melbourne*



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W, Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereic—WTH. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofSce. AUCKLAND PERMANENT 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 w , Total amount ing over rer vvee^- Repayable. s. d. £ s. cl. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 1,56 7 G 10 years 6 3 162 13 3 I DEPOSITS receivod* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary, "¥> O T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON y ALE: Ex City of Auckland— ■100 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Relmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmans Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pioklcs (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. Sz 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants JO boxes Elemc Raisins •18 boxes Sultana Raisins ■100 boxes Figs 24 doz. Ncave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors ) Sugar, Tea | Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps ; Potatoes. &c, &c. I N — g A L |T S j . Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. j



-rt-i '2-^^'- *^^>^ s J v Seed >t areito vs c, Next Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREKT. In conjunction with Mount Hobson Nursery, Remueka, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of Flowering Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at 55., 10s.. and 20s. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. jyjS°° Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, S^s matures early, Bs. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. Addressc-C. T. W R E N, At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 153. perdoz. | package included. mHE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, X BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit the dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5f ft Best Teas, from 2 0,, Spevm Candles (Price's) 10,, Tallow Candles 0 6,, Washing' Soda 0 1J „ Large Bars Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants 0 6,, Baking Soda 0 6,, Starch White or Blue) 0 6,, These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the under-signed than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2£% discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. t®, Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special f-^^^^st^^jN Appointnae Excellency<e^S^^i^^^^irthe Gover WHOLESALE and 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 bcinj; employe-1. The size and shape of cuslomers' head, are taken with unfailinssr accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Conf ormateur" may be seen. In order to rendei his Stock the wost com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPME N T Sot LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. <xc. JUST OPKNED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;"' a case of Superior French Felt Hats. . > fashions, &c, &c £3T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT T7IENTON, . Jtl. -T 64, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities.



N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs.



TUKN MOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable „, T , tor either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, 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. 3, QUEEN-STREET. ! AUCKLAND. Also, A pent tor Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. T7l 0 0 T E' S -S-' JJtJL \j Price at the Yard : Per ton. iJ or Household Use 22s For Steaming PtK-posng (in quantities of not; less than 5 tons) 183 The Price of Coal at the undermentioned. places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 16 6 Papakura .. 16 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Oneliunsa .. 11 0 Nevniarket.. 14 0 the purchaser bears 'charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting •this Valuable 'Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their exoallenoo. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— >-To Mr. Jas. Foote: Sir,—Having tried your > Coal as an experiment about four months a.sro, | and finding-it of satisfactory quality, I feel it my duty to a-skyeur acceptance of ray testimony in its favour. I have continually used it since I have been in business, both at my bakery and for domestic purposes, suid lind it answer to ray perfect satisfaction. It is Koorl Goal, and burns clear and cioan, good heat, and is unques tionably worthy of patronage. Hoping you may succeed in yowc enterprise, lain, yours truly, Joux Robertson, Bakery, Queen-street.— Auckland. October 7. 1577. Reinuera, April 28. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, I have .given the Miranda Coal yoa sent mo what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you oan continue to send the ssa.;ue quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly. T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote : 1 >ear Sir, —I am ruucb pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle cxxits. First, it does not corrode on the bare; second, it burns to very 1 line ash : thirsi, le«3 attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars vrill last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. I^77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, —I have given the Miranda Coal you sent rue what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodks. Auckland, May IS77.—Thi3 is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—O. Hawjcrswood. Governor Bronroe Hotel. April 30, 1877.—Mr. James Foote : Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we be^ to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is' good, and gives 113 satisfaction.—We are, Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNXIXGHAM & IvIKG. JAMES FOOTE, GII^FILLAN'S YARDS, Bkeattwater Road mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM -1- PANT (LIMITED). The Company arc now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the j fo'lowing prices, per truck load of five tons, in balk :■ — Household (lumpy) .. .. 50?.. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40.3. blac^ 2Qs. Discount allovrod on orders from 20 to 100 j tons. 10 per cent. ; over 100 f.or.s, 20 per cent. , Orders for any intermediate stations on. the j line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, j addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huutly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers -willplease for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling; bags, Js. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehungfa received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information .may be obtained. The foliowiug are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 3S/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. i 4/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pnkckohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Anaklgmd, Sept. 6,1877. W"aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. *»* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C will use every endeavour to give satisfaction.



WAIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards. 15s. „ Slack ; 12s. 6d. „ Delivered, at Auckland Railway Station- Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent, to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntl-ey, Waikato ; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyntlharn-street, Auckland. EISESH SHIPMENTS OP SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND FIRE-BRICKS. JAMES JB L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKET, C®^ FOUR DOOKS FROM THE UNION BANK. ■Y^TAIkAWAU TIMBER YARDS, W CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET iKD BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has ox Haxd and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Ctass ; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks, &c, &c., &c. ipUIEA? TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! \ j ———— The Undersigmed are selling SASHES, I DOORS, and MOULDINGS at" the VERY' LOWE3T RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. Wood Tubxtng tn all its Btianchf.s.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Logs, at very iow rates. Price Lists 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. B" OUGHT'UNDER ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can SeU at a Little Over the Price op Cambric. Also the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CAßGO & McKAIG. Queen-street. CH A S. ~L A V^ fT^R", BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBER P.ASH. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work. A N TT~J. S O P P E T; © Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 1.01, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.^



- Theatre <^?S*os> ¥.<>yal. Proprietor .. '^tj^S^^S^^'H^ i>. j. rv^LiAS THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. BENEFIT OF Mil. C. WHEATLEIGH. 1 BENEFIT OF MIL C. WHEAT LEIGH. BEXEbIT OF MR. C WIIEATLEIGIL vVlien will be productv.l, for Posilivoli* the Last Time. THE SHAUGHRAITN ! THE SHATTGriRAUN ! THE SHAFGIIRAUN ! COXN, TIIS SHAUGHKAUX ! ME. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH. TO-MORROW EVEXING, THE OCTOROON i THE OCTOROON ! XiOSDXY KYEVIN'O NIC XT. First Appearance or the Distinguished Artiai, Hiss MARY LODU^Kx YOUNIJ! Prices ot' admission : — Dress Circle, is : Stalls, ::.- j,;; Pit, One Bliiliiaff. Box plan ut Upton's, Queen-st-reot, wiiuiwaeata can be secured. Carriages may bo ordered ror 10.15. ~jn>3j"^r ""j if v i « f i a n JL ASSOCIATION. Vi INTEII COUItSEi Oi1 JLEGTUfiE?, fiSP TO-NIGHT : TO-XIGRT I *ea FRIDAY. OCT. 2G. LECTURE BY ' ;:. E. ELLIS. Subject: "LIFiS AXD TI'JKjJ OF IviiOilAJSL AXC4J::LO.' SYLLXBL'S:—I'vktI. Florence—Early days o£ r.lichafti Ancelft—T2is Horoscope—Apprenticed to JJoinuiiiso -Chir landaio—Ar.ocflotes of hi? early pr«ikiehcy— Meetiiiij with Lorc-n>:o .1 ■ .'.[•■iiici—Tin) Ho»ival of Leai'niny—Condition tr" ronvty—Fit;tro do Mcilici —j-avoi\avola—ln t::■: Convor.! uf Saii Marco—lu the CatSif>d->.l .■* F-orence -ifftetiiy; of Lorenzo re Medici iv.. 1 Savonarola— Tho Appeal toHHeaven—Lora r- ■:' Savonaro.'a. Song. "II Balcn"(Verdi>—ilr. Gradwrf*. Song, "II ]3ac<::o"' (ArdU!;—Miss Vauakan. Duet, "II lianauieiiti tCainpaua)--Lady Amateurs. The Mansolcum of"jr."ii'.i"s [I.—Quarrel with the Pontnr—The feiHi;^ or -.he t-isthie Cbapei— Raphael's Cartoons—Concision of Florence and other Cities—Cftjpar Kor^ . -The Sack of Homo —The Fall of Florence—t'ersonx-l Aypcaranoo of Michael Ano;Mo—his Character—his Ai-t— Vacchi's verdict: "'Unique in Painting, un parelleJed in Ser.lpturc, ;i. perfect A rohi'je-ct, sa admirable Poer, a Divitio Lover"— Vittoria Coloniiii—lVecluiin^' Years and Death of -Michael Angelo—Conclusion—A Free and L rniuy] [taly. Chp.ir will be,taken by the Right Ray. lli<« COWIE, Bishop of Auckir.:;.-;. Admission, Is. Time, '.:.:■ p.m. November ?—"■William 111., King o£ Ezfs land."-- F. G. EwiNGTON. C" LAKKS-ONAND/~iO., BOOT & SHOE?,I \ FCERS, Beg-to inform the public That, their Stock of Ladies' and C.iildren's Boots and ohoea has been largely replenished per Late ships. Moro or! those now famous Larfies Oxford" Shoea, at 7.'0: a cas«, of extra la-^e si.7 vi Lo.fi ;cs' Kid Boots, toß*s. Guntlemen'3 Kid Boots, Lome and Qx ford Shoe. OLARKSOST & CO., BOOTJa^iKEK* AND IMPORTFES, Snb-rarcnts foi Sir.rrar's Sflvi'ing Machine?, 193. Qneen-sucot next Mr Bdson. /fILARKE B R O T H S \J (LATE CRO^IBIE'S) ROYAI. FINE AH? .rIiCTOSRAI/HIG gallse:>s, Opposite Union Baiik, Q.i-oen-street, Aucklasulr S'irst-eiai-s Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size. at moderate ;;ri3ci=. CaiJdr^n'd Fortwvits tal?eu iiiasaTitaiieciiisiy. ADIES' 'WV AREEOUSE, WELLESLEY-STiIKET WEST, JUST ABOVE lIE'.VIN'S BUI LDIXGS, MADAME BOTTENELL[ Desires to intimate to the Ladies of Aucktend, and surrounding districts, thai she has Opened in tho abovenamed Preiuises, with a NEW AND WELL-SKLKG'tfiD STOCK Oii FASHION ABLE MILLINEIi Y. A CHOICR ASSORTMENT OF MAKTLES, JACKETo, CO3TUJVIES, &c. &C Djkess and Mantle-making rs all its Bkanches. Ladies' Own Materials Made Up.



MADAME BOTTENELLI, MILLINER & D RESS MAX B X WELLESLEY-STJSEET W.EST. Auckland. B' RANSTON & FO R STB'»! COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTCRS, BELLHANGERS, &C, &C. Having mported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, ,as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and tit Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit aaj Buildings "Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymesl Water Engines, 1 to G h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purpose®. BRASS CAST BAIL V (Foundry, Mills' Lane/. Drawings and Estimates given for all dassss ci Work, and Experienced Workmen sen-; to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23. 1877. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prspare-I. to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring lo havfi the said. places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same dojie by 3;Javinpf c notice, either verbal or written," vrith tiie Inspector of Nuisances, City Council CIGao Queen-atreet. ■j^ o t__i c :L MESSES. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitai.t-s of Po;;.soa*iy b.v.-i or J Jed wood, that they have NOW OPKNED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT iv. :.hz above District, and hope to receive a fair shii'e of patronage. LAMB! L A :vi £ LAMB! Cask PmuEs. .— per lb, Fore-quarter.B Mutton _ _-~. :>i<.i, ~ Legs and Lo in 3 £d. '~ Boiling Beef, from . ~ 3iL Roast Beef id. ,' ftitae Cut Beef 'jd. Chops and Sausages sd. ~ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and ihL „ Lamb, fore-quarters -id. Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters..Gd, „ 1 Corned Beef, 25a. per lOOibs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free oi charge. Families waited or. for orders. "T^jTEW MUSIC ! NEW OPERETTAS 1 J. BROWN & SON, SHOBTLAKI> - 3 T It X E T. Song, " Looking Back," by A. Sullivan ; "Looking Forward," A. Sullivan ; "N;inc-y Loe *•' S. Adams; "Thady o'Flinn." Molloy; '•Some times," Sullivan; '-Silver Chimes," Clarlbol; "Forget not to remember," Fairfax; "Absence," Wrighton; "My own my Guiding Star." Si&c farren ; " Faust in Five Minutes," " Loved and Lnst waii," Miiller; " Nancy Lee Waltz," Set*; sou Clark's " Maroheaus Flambeanx." WAR SONGS OF THE EAST. Price, Is. 6d. Shipment of Boiid'j Puxos.just andefi. WA. WATEicIviAN beg© to inform » his friends and rhe public; 01 Aucklsnl that he has taken over those old established DINING HOOMb, known as Porthr's, nearly opposite the Theatre RovaL Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes §y strict attention to business to obtain a i!<i:r bhare of patronapb. Special care has been bestowed upon ihe Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland viH find avery cojuforfc. Meals at a£ hours.