THF EYEMKG STAR. TIURSDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1877.

Printed and published by the P rg ent r* HeNi_y Brett, o<Pw^ndham stre^' Steam §Printing ffflw. t -^M?,_A th City of Avckland, >ew Zeaini Thu slay, December <&. .V»>\ ;/ ■_!___-



*. I — O.FRED BUCKLAND TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AND 23. mHEgHEE P Jp A I B WILL BE HELD AT THE REMUERA YARDS, For EWES, On TUESDAY, 22nd January ; And fo;r RAMS, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd January, 1878. Intending Sellers will please forward their entries to the Haymarket not later than lues day, the Ist of January. . ALFRED BUCKLAND- THE HAYMARKEfT" CI ALES of WOoITsHEEPSkINS, and O HIDES, EVERY FKIDAY. at 1 0 clock. For sale: WOOLP A C X S. ALFRFjTbUCKLAND. FRIRA?7DECEMBEBr2B. TH E HA V M ABKET, FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 28, at 11 o'clock, 1 Staunch Heavy-drausht Mare 1 Han.i«ime Heavy-draught Filly, 6 years 1 Black Villy, 3 years old, quite to ride or 1 Grey folding, active and good in a Buggy AXFRET> BUCKLAND. ERIDAY, DECEMBER ¥s. THE H AYM ARK ET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, at 11 o'clock, 2 Handsome Well-bred Riding Horses, from the Bay of Islands. ALFRED BUCKLAND. * FRIDAY, JANUARY 4. THE HAYMARKET. A WOOL SALE will take place, at the Haymarket, on Friday. 4th January at 2 o'clock From ONE to TWO HUNDRED BALES will be catalogued. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF, BOOK DEBTS, &C, &c, COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at tlieir stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with all Fur niture and Fittings. ._,",,-_ The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with aU Furniture and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coals on board the liuik. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that of the Fiiian Government. &C, &C. &C. The above Steamers have only just been in spected and received their Government certili cates in November last. For absolute sale without reserve. MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. Jb/vOO WORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY!! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Everyone Pnrchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goods, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. EVERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE A GIFT. COME EARLY AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION. This Only is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my " Annual New Year's Art Union" being put a stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I Jeweller, Qiieen-street, Auckland. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY I TRY! TRY! What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for^L. LSWjaaoSm The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. F. H. LEVVISSON. An ENGAGEMENT RING for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at . F. H. LEWISeON. NOTICE.—The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. L _WISSON. Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this .'—There is no waiting for your Gift, '_ • it is given at the same time you make your . purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they are all to be given away. This is Genuine. To convince yourselves, give it a trial. ' ' ~F* EL Lewisson, JEWELLER, QUE EN - S|T REE T, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) ■SXTATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY. A. G. BARTLETT. [Established Fifteen Years.] To ensure a sound durable LEVER WATCH. trvA G- BARTLETT, whose practical know ledge of Manufacturing Good Watches, and many years connection with tho Trade, enables him'to offer for sale Watches equal to the best London houses. _■''■-, ;, -, .-. WATCHES, by Thos. Russell and Sons, GWATCHES, G'>idand Silver Geneva, Guaran- English Hall and Bracket Clocks. " Jewellery. Gold Chains. Lockets, studs, Dress Rings, Silver and Jet Goods. Watches properly repaired and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and rated by Iransit observation. ' A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER. WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand; Q~TCKS,! SACKS! SAC KS ! to Purchase any quantity Good cw nnd-band Sacks; also Salt Bags. Aoolyto R. BAIRD, Appiy Victoria-street. -j=TH~R EN FRIED BRO S. i______r Cash Price given for ALE and gmffiERBOTTLKS. p HE AP TOMBSTONES. . CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, r AND TOMB RATL LORNE-STREET, AUCKLAN/ . r-^__ Designs and Pries sent post free. ah work guaranteed. . I 7^ _s.a call before purchasing elsewhere.



[Established 1855.1 ' WJ. M A R KS, r • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, HELL-HANG )_U, &C.. T „ AT J Impor^r ok sheet Lkai _ Ir :-" and Lead pIPK, AND ALL OTHhR PLUMBING JIKfIUIPITKS, _ _ _ 74, CHAP E-L- STREET, Au c X:. a:»" l. Having jiist received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection j with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man- , ncr and at Lowest jtemunerative Prices. G-RAND ShOWJ OF SUMMER COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 C OSTUMES' COMPRISING— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED STLK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Body Pieces COLOURED SLLK SKIRTS, with Bod Piece 3 HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and-SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. a TIN aTbU RY & Q 0., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. mAILO R I N G. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their oraers, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and McKaig, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. , && All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shorte _ notice. Q HIP CHANDLi__YXML___AKING. NOTICE OE~REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of tbe lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler. Sail maker. &c, would intimate his intention of CONTINUING THIS BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public lor the liberal patronage accorded him during th« last ten year-, and from his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of TENTS and TARPAULINS always kept in stock. /T~CT~N F I D E N ,C E. The Argyle House, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Ar<?hd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at alow j figure, H. H. trust 3 that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to ' prove this, he feels positivo that a thorough , appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.8.-Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth nstant. B ÜBLIC N OTIC E. J. THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE of taranaki), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at. the Top of Shortlan d-stkekt, in tho. a hove Branch, and having obtained tho Best aud Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description iv such a manner that a trial is ail that is required. Ladies' Draspescleaned,renewed, or dyed any colour, without requiring- to be taken to pieces. Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned, dyed, or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, ..car ie't, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed, or dyed, and w _1 pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipped and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour. N.B.—Orders left at the above address will receive prompt attention. _ BE E H • I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and ■-_<• Bootmakers, in thanking the/;- cus *_%.' tomers for past favours, infonyg-_hem £.?-_? and the public that they have Removed W^ to the BE (CHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted Reasonable Prices. Mi rldrum & _____ _h_u_l____t____ A MER R V CHIIIS TMA S. With pleasure we make known that we have a Large and Choice Supply CHRISTMAS FRUITS AND SPICES, SPLENDID HAMS, and GENERAL GROCERIES, all of First Quality, which will be -Sold for Small Profits and Quick Returns. Jama. Stone Fruit, 7Ad per tin T.rt Fruit _, in 21b. tins. 9d p.r tin Vesta?, PUids, !M per doz. t. ea s for "rYri: million. __ FRENCH & CO.'S jSj c w Season's 1. ea s Are carefully selected, and many Rare Black Teas judiciously blended. For Purity. Streneth, and Flavour, are ac knowledged to possess quaiitv of the highest order, and sold, at the usual Priccs-2/, 2/G, 3/. and 3/6 per pound. FINE COFFEE, only 1/3 %? Tb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best, Quality, at Prices that will , '.-■ '/satisfy e%-ery Purchaser. .. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— ,_ FRENCH &. CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROO Peoples Tea Warehouse. Ooposite City Market, 25* ■ QUE -STREET. AUCKLAND. "branch Stores:-MARY-STREET, Short land, and " WKN-STREET, Grahamstown



fTJSITEjJ SERVICE HOTEL, I J CCBXBB OF QUEEN & WE_U.ESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF VO :._rGN WINES AND ,llrU SPIRTTis. Auce_l AND. N.Z. ifl-ANG A W~H ARE"H OTE L, NORTHERN WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at the above Hotel. PRIVATK Ro OM3 FOR FAMILIES. fi5T Boats for IBre to all pan_i of tlie River. Chahoes Moderate. EDWARD DOWNING. _________ Accidental. occidentaj^ Occidental Hotel. The New Additions to this Hotel are now completed—viz.. Six ' _rst-class Bedrooms and Parlours : the Finest Billiard Room and Bar in the Colony. In returning thanks te the public for past favours, the Proprietor wishes them to know that he is now in a position to otter the best of accommodation. . EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. N.B.—Curiosities of all kinds wanted. Best of Prices given. . Centaur's Index, and Victoria Racing Club Programme for 1877, in printed phamphlets, to be seen. __ — pi - R I T ER 10 N FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, O T A II U H U. ~AMES WILLIS Begs to inform the inhabitants of Otahnlm and surrounding districts that he has leased the above. Having for the past nineteen years been .Manager of the above old-establised and popu lar H _el business, he can with confidence invite all former patrons and friends to continue their support, assuring them no trouble will be spared to give satisfaction. None but Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Seccombe's Sparkling Ale on Draught, Pirst-classj6tabling. JAMES WILLIS. THE CRITERION HOTEL CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. sample rooms for commercial gentlemen. BEST BRANDS ' .VINES AND SPIRITS On Haxd. GOOD STABLING. Hcwses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. _. =pjX EWMA RX E T HOTEL. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana), begs to inform the public or Auckland and the respected residents in the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old customers, and will be glad to welcome new ones. . POINT RUSSELL HOTE L. MERCER. D. ARKILL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha-> made great improvements to the above welt-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there i 3 now added a _ Railway Refreshment Room. for the special convenience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's parkling Al^. D>ISyUIT~ DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC I« WJtULttJ., QK.-CASKS.K3ASES, .35 FL isil's. tsa. Solo Agents for Auckland— T. D. NATHAN & m. "OOUYER, GtoILLET & C 0; ' - COGNAC. TRADE MARK. IN 18001. MESSRS. LEwTs BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, , - Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, sojustly considered the finest made. They have always on hand Hddß.. a Qnart'>T CUpU-B. P.afu__. ftnr. Tmt.«Hn.l fln. Vp. TTTATER ! WATER ! ! WATER !! 1 Tf you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters. Dornwell's Building 3, Darby-street. Licensed Plumber* for th» City Waterworks. oNs A L Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins. Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. iTf r. tT- traf* or r, "SURGEON argg^ Wakefield- DENTIST, _][gjg^ street.. Teoth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover"* Patent Oxide Gas. . rHfir-lal Tfwt/h <fi_.ni On« to n F.U $_* _ rTS A 8" L A V~E~~R, \J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyuer Par«. Timher and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. OKESH SHIP MEN TS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. J A M E S B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET. «_u POUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, R. FAULDEJI, 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 the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or Otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or wi'itten, with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Councd Office CJnwn-Hfcroot, ___— ____ «__._*?_~«. __'"'■. 'S .-_ ---<^S-l«®«SWi9«!_i> CLARKE BROTHERS, 1 I <I.ATJs CBOMBIE'SV ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERiEb, , Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. Klrst-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate pr_.es. Children's, Portraits taken lnata_taneously._ — P _AUL~XND SUHENK, House and Ship Plumbers, Gasflttera. Copper, Tin, and Zinc-workers, &c., Albert street, opposite TWrtrancc Hall beg leave to acquaint the Site of Auckland and suburbs that th-y have _ _rtc_ business as above, and haying had thorough practical, experience in the above bu-iSesß hope to have a share of public patron- t 1 K. Paul was for a, number of years Plumber in Messrs. Palmer's Ship Yard, New ca._t _-on-Tyne. P. & 8. are also Licensed Phin bers for tho Auckland Waterworks.



A UCKLAJD STEAM CONFECTION j i3L FACTCftY ALBERT-aiREET. * E. WATERS, CO|F BC T ONJ.R Begs to inters tho pul*!... the followina aroods, manufnsured at his t •;-. are guaran teed of _uun .r q-jftlitT to any confectionery imported in.o._u-kU.ud. They contain no in gredient or (louring matter deleterious to nealth:— _ -- Dry Goidb. Dry Good.— Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Co." Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppemints Good Words Thin Pepper .ints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lo/.enips London Mixtures Scotch Mixtdes Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonls Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Coaiflts Sticks (assorted) Carraway do, (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Loze_ges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Pepnermiits Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozences Blact Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lizenges B2ack Almond Toffy Musk ' ozcnges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Dough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zengos Red and _v hite Co coa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfootßock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy jujubes Everton Tottr Liquorice Star and Love Rock 1 Fink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries ! Hoi _ hound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Oraflts Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe i Medicated lozengeeo every description alway on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &0., &c &c. Testimonial. Provinciil Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure is. informing you, that after having made a" vet*/ careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially thoso suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, air, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincia Estate and ommissiqx agent MjLLINERY ! JMLILINERY !M MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM.. 1/11. """"LADIES' COSTUMES. FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C TVFrs. Butter worth, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, < MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. Q U E E N~^S T R E E T, Auckland. HW A I T E • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet nis 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 hi.s Factory, 217. UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS P~ROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Loydon. GR. M c N AB, • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, • 30, QUEEN-STREET. S3" Shipping Supplied. _5_ IC TOR I A FLO U R MIL L.S, SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour. Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal. &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c., ground. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE DAY. L CALL L R U S R V s " * v EOF V, N S HI V A Nl A YTHE TEST G L THE WELL-KNOWN CLOTHIER AND TAILOR OF QUEEN-STREEI. NOT THE CORNET PLAYER, IS NOW IN AUCKLAND. And has to announce with pleasure that, not withstanding THE GREAT RUSH made upon the Last Few . .hipmonts. Imported Direct from London to his order, that by the arrival of the 4F_»menoth,' his mock is again supplemented to his usual extent, and he feels confident that their/Fashionable Shapes and Unequalled Quality will succeed crawmg as • /CROWDED TTOUSE3! as did the Previous Shipm ente. A NOVEL FEATURE In LEVY'S STOCK is that SUITS are there to fit men of all build—from tbe smallest to the tallest, and from the slenderest to the stoutest. BOY'S' AND YOUTHS', Prevail upon your Papa to get you one of LEVY'S FASHIONABLE SUITS, and you will be irresistible among the Girls. PRICES for the MILLION. TROUSERS, from _l\\_ MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS, from 1/j J, (extra big sizes) / COLLARS, per box, from U_ GREAT INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AVOIDED, - as well as Time and Money, if the Public, before going elsewhere, will wll upon their old mend LEVY, and he guarantees to meet their various requirements as no other establishment can do. tar The Old Address : TuroNSTEE (Slothing jyrAET, 210. QUEEN-STREKT, Opposite Mc_.rt.hur <fc Co.'a Buildings., I' j. DW I N AUG ER. U BOOTMAKER. _. . . Has Removed to his New PREMISES, ad.oinmg Mr. Tomlinson's, Drap r. ENGLISH AND ~~Z FIKST-CLASS Colonial-made -.gg. Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES jPjgJ I" every Branch at Lowest «qs^_. of Auckland Prices! ~~~~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery (,oods will be kept Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGEH. PARNELL.



rvRGANS! QKGANSI , MASON AND HAMLIN. ' Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Pja?to and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand . ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. ONEY 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. IOfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at JLvJL the usual rates of intere_c—W. H. Cou ncil, Vulcau l_iue. 11 J" ONEY to LEND in large or small J3nL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. UAISHLIEY, Solicitor. 'rTU .-street. T| CONEY to LEND on first-class free i.v a hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-«r.n*_. J*yf"ONKY TO LEND iv large or small -Lv.i. sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rnwril Solicitors. m/f ONEY TO LEND, in large or small ,1y». sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, pu-oi-tia-n.-at.r_at.. next the Post-office. . « u .'ai 1U LEnD on MORTGAGE JLVJL of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. HRISTMAS "\T EW YEAR'S PRESENTS! i-_ GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD "WAYTE'S, 100. QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY ' SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather 'tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, Sec, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STRK ET. A FBW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Wa'ch Hands, 6d.each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. TOlfN K. SMITH, BUTCHER, O PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adjoining the Barrel. J.K.&. has to tender his thanks for tho hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, aud to announce bis Removal to Large and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following "Parnell Bill of Fare :— Legs of Mutton, Id. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2_d. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3_d. to _d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb. Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. A N,D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman' 3 Bay Steam Mills, And No. H.'l Lower Queen-street "Wharf, Auckland.. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Pamts, Oils« Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Pohsh Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiours and Brushes, Plate" Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefull packed.—9s * 97, QUEEN-STREET. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. 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 w_asonahl« rates. I L L I A M M O R G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Htock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large aiid elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips. Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in tho Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit tbe times. _ ___ Also, Made to Order : —Trap. Buggy. Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. ;-.-ff_r Goods forwarded to jany part of the oun try. REL A N 1) BROTHER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURKRS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot UDpers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction arid Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Aucklana. Countr,- orders promptly executed. Good.< shipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersitnied are Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &C, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac *"_ M IRELAND BROS., Taiww and Leather Manufaotubwr*. AnoVlan . pHRISTMAS AND 1878. 1^ J. L HATSWELL, GROCER, &c, PRINCES-STREET, Has on Sale: NEW FRUITS, ex. Late Arrivals. Imported especially for'the Season. Consisting of Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Muscatels (extra choice), Almonds. Figs, and General Christmas commodities; also, a new variety of Ornamental Confectionery. Cosaques, 1 Luggage, and last, but not least, the well-known tind valuable Prince of Wales' Jewel Packet _ School Committees and Country Storekeepers treated liberally during the holidays, by pur chasing at J. L. HATS WELL'S, Pi _nces street, Opposite the Northern Club. UOKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zkaland). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th Fobniarr. 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Hp.Aii Mfijstpr. -YCKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE ANGLESEA-STREET, BEHIND NEW BANK, " HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton. J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on Arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate; C_"PE~C~I A L NOTICE. O TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP~& CO. will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sa-lies, Doors, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mable Mantlepieces. Nails, &c° at specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will be ta£en over by tho Auckland Timbo'- Company. fyR S ALE, _AT_ COST PRICES. Galvnnized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Splendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate' Nails, Bra-s Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, S-hsht Chandelier for gas, candles, or oil.; Side Lights for Vessels, &c, &c. N T Z LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTQRIA-ST EET. a RCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY _____ WOUKS, Grlat North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS To Meet the.Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of th«. b«*st quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. ~ _ _, _, POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. Gl^AZffiWAßE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans. Butter Crocks. Wash Pans, aud other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the. First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we «re now open to supply the above at thfi lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attendcl to ; or on the premises. KF. WE^te T E W, a WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 13 JJUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. . <N _ vt tha Union TRank*.



SPECIAL /^HEAP X INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines 1 During the Christmas Holidays ;— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dross Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality BJack Silk Jackets at one-third the originafprices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double ' Cashmere and Lace Fischus. Capes. &c., at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for tbe Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, * Boys' and Youths' Suits, ate, &c, &c. All Marked at' Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH,HELMET. Job Line of lien's straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys' Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H» Atkins. DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock ©S> •VTBW -CiRUITS & "CLANCY A RTICLES, {£££&>__ SUITABLH FOR THH SEASON! A nice assortment of Crystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums. Frauch Fruiis in Brandy. Muscatel' Raisins, New Fiffs, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jelly. Apide, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and BlackweU's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert. Mixed. Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &0., &c. ALSO, Mckenzie & Mckenzie's CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS, as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just lauded, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES, And other Fancy Articles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare. Lark, Thrush, Woodcock, Suipe, &c. Xj. XTEWIN & -OROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION ' FACTORS, THE ri_ POT. QUEKN-STREET, the opposite JL Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. TmDUCAT lONAL. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friend! and the inhabitant of Auckland, that she i; prepared to receive a limited number of littu Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence Wellsford, Kaipa Terms moderate and inclueiv T>_ SPECIAL APPOINTMENT P* _m ' i . /kp2*-—^& &\ •_ > S * f^/c.DCL'EAIAB g S ', ___ £. V** _v. -*m£*/ w > § ' • ALvUE ONLY TO ORDER, AND O* MEASUREMENT. npfHE /CHEAPEST JJOUSI T NEW ZEALAND ; FOR REALLY' GOOD FURNITURE CONSISTING OF 1 DRAWING-ROOM, ! DINING-ROOM, BED-RQOM, AND EVBRY DBRCRIRTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, ANI COL ON I A L- M A t> E FURNITURE ' The Che_i_pest Housb in Auckland foi CARPETS! i BRUSSELS. TAP KSTRY, KIDDERMINSTEB DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMKNT TO CHOOS« FROM r The Laigest Stock ot Plain and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS _**• Ever Exhibited in Auckland. C All the Newest Patterns o [ ■■:- LINOLEUM! (Thh New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHIN^ MAT TIN GS \ (PLAIK AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask. I Reps, Btoches, and Cotuilices, ' Plain and Fancy Dimities. Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES ; A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GILT i CHIMNEY GLASSES. Brass Cornices and Window Poles THE Blind of the Period Tins Blind i* manufactured from Metal of the thickness of not. i paper; it is light, dur able, and elt^aut: it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less iv price than the Wood Venetian. WINDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. 1 WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, am Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS. UPHOLSTH-RERS, & CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. » SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND Sole Agents! r tho GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES



y^T^ R HAYWARD, ? funeral undertaker, upholsterer, a •'•!>,■ ■ mattress maker, i WYNDHAM-STREET. ___ a3 _=__ <e _. j^^ . ,^ DE V I T , c GUNMAKER, 24 4, Queen-street, Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK- Single and Double Breech-loading and Muz? loading Fowling Pieces. Just Received, ex Late Arrivals- Best Brands in Gunpowder Shot, Eley's Double Waterproof Caps; Ca> ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent Shot Crm c_* 111 _________ ors Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breech-loading Shot Guns Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. Breech-loading Implements ot every descrip tion Patent Chilled Shot Breech-loading Revolvens and Ammunition Infantry Swoads Fishing Tackle Fireworks. HE DUBLIN DBESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of Alfcert at"aat MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her Care will receive immediate attention and dispatch.' Wedding aud Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without thei>- presence, by a system of self-measurement. to be had on application. ' PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THE TIMES !-E. NORRIS. 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will he: • First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken : Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for 5a.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. .< Loo dou Artist and London Prices WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET akd BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI. First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. . Shingles, Palings, Hot^E Blocks &C. &C. &c. |^IHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also en hand a very large and superior stock of First" and Second Class Building Timber of all kenss, at lowea Wood Turning in all its Blanches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lesr. a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDI KG SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANIC-' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. HITCHEN' CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY. For all Skin Deseases, Rheumatism, in all its ' forms, sutlh as Gout, Neuralgia- Sciatica, and- Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dvsantry, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No bottles are genuine unless bearing the Pro prietor's Signature, HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, WHOLESALE AGENT'S. Sold Mr J. Edson, Chemist, Queen-street. Mr A G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes-streets; Mr Robink_x, Chemist, Par nell : Messrs Hill & Hudson, Victoria-street; Mr. I allwell, Otahuhu ; Mr. Fallwzll, and T. R.Gillman, Onehunga. I f ptimonials canjbe seen on application to the Proprietor at his residence, top sf Wake l;e.c-mmo. '. he rtroj_.es recommendation for this medi cine own intrinsic worth, a* shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well-known and much respected members of onr community. T>> -» est nroof of this is to be found in the large n _s" er of testimonials received by the maker, nankful!. acknowledging the restoration of ealth experienced o using this panacea. ■ At, tho reoues o . 'bo already .urea, the proprietor now - b . t . he " Blood Restorer more prominen efore the Publican the sure ■clrtal- Ito-t that this utilising ©f the gifts of a mercifi providence will prove a great blessing to Rufr J f humanity,.by curing long seated diseas "hd averting threatening sick " The wan of a reliable remedy for Rheuma t sm. &c. has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. While other means and medicine have been proving them selves vain and delusive this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel ™gera of disease, and freeing captive man from tnat deadly embrace. Thepeopleare n°wrequ«*» to give tho Blood Restorer a faar_ and impartial trial. And the Praprietor would have it dis tinctly understood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c. are duo entirely to the medicines wonder ful effect upon the blood, by its cleansing, pun fyin.^ an& in ._gor&tingsysteiß._ ujijs , - Impurity _nd inactivity of the £lood is the e_n__: of most Sickness and pains. Atteita course „f this medicine, blood vessels-which have become, as it were, choked up- with nnneaJtny matter—become oxhiliranfc with P^e scant* life-blood, flowing naturally along, and mipari-^ in.: in its course vigour and strength to me en tire system. „ . . Tritons' N.8.-Country Settlers will find in Hitdhens Blood Restorer an almost complete suDSUUuo for tho Doctor. It arrets Colds, allays *.*£;' , and builds up tho system. Children Sake it wiw wonderful -results. No household should w without it. . - ._ ANOTHER MIRACULOUS CURE. The following is striking evidence of the won de-ful effects of th* Blood Restorer, after w other means have failed to cure :— , '_: Rokeby-streci, Auckland. Ist December, 1. <• Mr. Hitchens,— , -^-hfor * Dour Sir,-1 have to thank you very muchly tbe benefit. I have received through using y^ valuable Blood Restorer, and as a warniiigana guida'neo to others, would make known ne particulars of myillnessaadcure. Some roontns ago I was taken ill with pains m the(back.. sap posed to be lumbago. So far from fc«DS»f£ fitted by the attendance of medical men, IMS rapidly worse, and tho pain became agonising- One day my buabanri had in his band »-P»™on of an old Aucklaud Evening Stab, containing your professional announcement of the meaiw" and its cures. The taper w.< _o£ a »»?£?*£ and tho advertised agent's address, aCheniisu" VT'ellesley-sr.reet. My husband »PP» edJ° " } U for Hitchens' Blood Restorer, but the U*P>_ used such iUnatured remarks to dissmjee"» from testing the virtue of tho medicine, nr*^ felt there was some spite at vrwk, ana oe ? mined more than ever to give it a trial, i pleasing result of the trial wos '~t * f r h 3ore ' taking it. a week, I felt wonderful relief before many bottles were t __». I no* 0« liberated frowi a sick room, but felt in pc" _ health; appetite was restored, «treng«i gained: .and I have to thank God that you ere at baud to provide the means of my■ rap«j cv and enable me once.more to attena.w - household duties. „ Yours every gratefully, • MRS. Walter EXOa. To Mr. Hitchens, Upper Wakefleld-street. •piMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY". Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasa °j"°sJ refreshing adjunct to the Toiler, and •am,» viving scent and a powerful disinfectant, warm climates it is invaluable. Rimme. s Celebrated Lavender Wer. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Fau df Cologne. RtmmeFs Much Improved Florida y^Jgpjr Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrai" . Lime- Juice and Glyccrinejijesthe hair a beautiful gloss without S^SSe nourishes the roots, and imparts an agrcw coolness to the head. Bro vcn Rimmel's Pure White Glycenne Soap^ , Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, V*u ± and other Soap 3in bars or cakes. . Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, R. ]9f'Sckets and Other Toilet Powders, m bo«»?xgj &*i Rimmel's Aquadfutine cleans, >vliue^ d preserves tho Teeth, refreshes tho mourn, sweetens the Breath. ■„. r . a rHne to tl>? Rimmel's Photochrome, for Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and pen*' shade. N.B.—AU Rimmel's Prepara- i*fH tions will bear ihencefortk the IK4rf _ annexed Trade Mark. • mmE^^&WS™ E. RIMMEL, Perfumer by __*&*s& appointment to H. R. H. tne t ßto- Princess of Wales, 9G. Strand, »»6 London. ' '-p*