The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Fo. 3,893.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY; NOVEMBER 19, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



MAIL STEAM *&S^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, M-ill leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES DAY next, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «sS^^^. "IjIOR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, may be expected here again on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November S, 1877. FNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Well'ngtok Wednes., 21st, 5.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Wanaka .. gOn arrival English Mail. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qoeen ■jritEET Wharf. Taupo Thursday, 29th. 4 p.m. — FOB, gyjSSBLL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo JMonday, 26th, sp.m. .— FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua. J Tuesday, 20th, 4 p.m. — *ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. *S®=^ QTEAM TO THE WADE -sslKi» AND puhot- The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under:— From Auckland— From Wade- Monday. 2 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Sunday, 12 noon Monday, 5 a.m. Saturday, 24th, 2 p.m. Monday, i.6th, 6 a.m. For freight or passage anply to J. CASEY & SON. "DARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIYERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fatjes of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «^k^^ -171 »R THE HOT SPRINGS, Jg|:£|l>; A} M ATIURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MTLBANK, Captain Kaspsr, will sail aa under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Baturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, ELawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible ior Parcels put on board with ut a shipping note. For freight or passage apgy^^ & «sag§s^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA > J|3gi|>k3 WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m heretuin trips every Wednesday and Fridar •rornings tide. Passen?sn *cave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo^da^s a.-.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and '"■'argoou itondiys and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. ~gy*gw CITEAM TO AND FROM RIYERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as ander:— From Auckland: From Riverhead ; S:s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. *£lgfe£^ "TSTAIKATO STEAM JMAVl lllEfei£ VV GATION & COAL MINING *±asaBIiiIWCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIMK~TABL)S J Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight 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. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at G a.m. Farias :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 33., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Aiexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, SCHERFF> Secretary. F.wt-strept. 15th November. 1577. ~k 1 C< S. lON A will leave on * TUESDAY for the Bay of islands only, returning on Thursday. 'Kk&t, IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA- KOA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the umce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— atrictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The B.s. ARGYLE. will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The b.3. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager.



~K_. CJTEAM TO LONDON, ) jC«&>pGSv IO VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. jjj^upjjaf]^—^ The Pacific Steam Naviga ss^aj*^^——a TiON Company's magnificent steamer cuzco, 3,845 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth December; and MELBOURNE, on TUESDAY, the 18th December, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. STAD AMSTERDAM, in February. S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, early in April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. (TiHRTSTMAS EXCURSION -^gllSg^Vy TO THE WEST COAST *!^^^E^SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tauranga (14th), Poverty Bay (loth), Napier (lGth), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 48 hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on "WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and will cave for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthing List will be opened on MON-- DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, aa the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. ,33**=^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION IIK&J^rO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <a3SS3g3ssFTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fakqtjhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland— Tuesday, 20th November, 12 noon Wednesday. 21st November, 12.30 p.m. Thursday, 22nd November, 2 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, at 4 p m. Saturday, 24th November, 4.30 p.m. From Thames— Monday, 19th November, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. 20th November, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 21st November, at 6.30 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, 8.30 a.m. Saturday, 24th November, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents^ «*£k|^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. . The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland.— Lalla Rookh—Monday, 9 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10.S0 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 10 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Monday, 3.30 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 4 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 9 a.m. Not responsible for good« or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent i Jg||||^QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Corornandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWAP.DS, Agent. ! STEAMERS. j ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND I LALLA ROOKH. 1 Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 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 also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. «^^^V|> O R W A I U X U. The p.s, OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 19—Monday. 2 p.m. 19—Monday, 6 p.m. 21—Wed.. 4.30 p.m. 21—Thursday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday, 8 a.m. 24—Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances perinittiiig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE. «W3^ T7IIRST WOOL SHIP FOR jggs&§S^v JP LONDON. The fine clipper ship W' FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of her carso engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. A . . For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31,1577. Will be.followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. . These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices 01 the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, ,^-Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& C 0. ,) and Co. ••S3^jjQTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The 8.8. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatoa, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn 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. „„_ _ _F This Service commences on MONDAi, th May ' J. CASEY & SON. " T[l OR LONDON DIRECT. iO2SS£@g^ The only regular trader and. ___23_s* f aV ourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons resistor, Cantain George Ralls, havingedmrn-vm "' toigad, and secured the greater pi-1 or' ««r cargo, will sail as above, onofabor.r. WbJMBISR 24, thai ottering the first opportunity for shippers of wool 'intending Passengers are requested to mase CO. I A _IN_ VV (LIMITED)) Agents .



«^fe&^. "Ifi 1 OR W A I U X U. "^^^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will oavo for Wainku as follows:— From Onehunga i From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 20—Tuesday. 4.30 p.m. 21—Wednesday, 9 a.irt 22—Thursday, 5.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 10 p.m. 24—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 24—Saturday, 12 noon 27—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 27—Tuesday, 2 p.m. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 29—Thursday, 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced 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 and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onehunga or Newmarket. r-Ki im 0 R SALE, *I^^^^^^. A SCREW STEAMER, Uyji.^ J i g a^a 23 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on li^ht draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. Boots i Boots i < Boots i 11 dissolution of partnership. D. N. CAR T E R (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. D. C. trusts 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. S3L Note the Address— D. N. Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TPfeYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1864.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed In colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union "Velvets cleaned, dyed, and rushed! 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 dyed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Blanket 3 scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned a* dyed in #ny shape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. WARN OC X BROTHE RS, 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 Taliow. Highest Price Jgiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to &(j per ton. -\%T H. SKINNER, VV 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offico FHttincs. fee. &o. E O R U E A~ KEK 8, Freeman's Bay ' SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JAMES BUTCHER^ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas) | and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (oat or uncut), at reasonable rates. "OAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. Ip r. Si c n a L\ . HjJTo Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. SST Shipping Supplied. °_& HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but ao we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMTTH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. PC L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. ~X PECIALTY m- WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. ~m There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am. able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of HIGH Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. 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.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from G p.m., for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om G p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, M -is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Clos&ts, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to aa?iend punctually to all iequests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attendc d to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can nave the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the InsDector of Nuisances. City Council Office Queen-street. ■_ H A S. '" L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KXBER P.^fiK. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. CUL P A N • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE ___ RAILWAY. WACATO TO AUCKLAND. : On Thursday and Friday, November 29th and I 30th, Single Tickets issued at Newcastle for ! Auckland, will be available return up to and ! including Mon "ay, 3rd December. I By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



Estate and Commission Agent, g" T R- RANDERSON, & a ;«J « _-r_ ■ g 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares, g o Freehold, and other Property, 2 g Bought and Sold on 3 g Commission. J* MORTG AGES,~LO ANS. &C, <i pf arranged. ; r> a No Charge to Lender. d s• ■ * ■ —-^ —' 5 § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _pq Auckland. .w Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S ! ABGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "Ty E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E R V )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(—x~^: —;=::=: Auckland. These Goods were selectpd by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. H- W 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 STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. ■"- The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. WILLIAM 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. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. KM" Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TJ AMI L T ON, 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. e^~ Agent: Auckland Evening Star. FIRES H SHI M E N T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, S@, VOVB. DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. HT4/F X> ROAD GATE, o JjrJL» _O FAMILY AND DISPENSING C lIE MIS T AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that ho bought that old-established business known as " Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict atcention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing, Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which hs can with confidence recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past, these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baiting Powder; Watt's Fullers Earth Powder (the great beautifier of the skin, for nHrsery and toilet use), "Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pill*, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. AT ( I "\7" Th1 TT T* s TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER* Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslwy-strebt. Has always on hand a Well-seleoted 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 cash. g! s a is i> e~ s, 0 SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. im k i ~n g~ Jj o> COMMISSION AGENT, • Shortland-street. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and 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 CeHing and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles,' Palings, House Blocks &C, &O &C^ TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING ?J NHOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Ba> tk, 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. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _S_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. t> V Li L I JJ G O F F. O — JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, uuder cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AhKeTv& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, 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 Ba^oo. 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 i n town or suburbs. i^HEAPTIMBER ! CHEAP~TIMBER The Undersigned are sellinsf SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at" the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rate 3. 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. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and ,;£§&■• Bootmakers, in thanking their cus ife|||&i tomers for past favours, informs them Srr?||i and the public that they have Removed v^&y to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. MQ ELDRUM & OON, Shortland-street. [Established 1558.] WJ. MA R'K S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer op Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CH A P E-L -STR EE T, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PD?E, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man er, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. AND J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Cower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. _ ____________ • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAZER; |13 .JtTEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, <N««rt th« Union Rank). 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, c HOUSE, SHIP, W 4ND W fcrj GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER H as — 2 Estimates furnished, and experienced O Workmen sent to all parts of the O Province. M W J.H. requests attention of Builders and others to his New Glazing Tariff. CO OT o ;; o J. HENDERSON. a ■ 2 S, WYNDHAM-STREET. BE ANS TO N & FO R S T|E 11, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTSRS, BELLHANGERS, &C, &C. Having mportcd 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 at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Gues and Ghrymes) Water Engines, Ito h.p. •■ India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced AYorkmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland June 23. 1877. lyr O N U M E N T A L. JAMES H7 BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co.. in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. JJ3T Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, .Same side as Greyhound Hotel. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilai Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate J Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & S7. QUSEN-STREET. MjLLINERY ! ]ML_LINERY ! ! 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, FEATHEHS, FLOWERS, Sec __[ It S. BIJTTEEWORT H, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description, QUEE nTsTb, E E T, Auckland. ME R CHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-street. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hi_ & Fenton), By Special «J|i^siS^_i -A-ppointme Excellency^aS^^^^^^—ftne Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. iy O T^ I C E~ GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEHOPE, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINC WORKER, beg 3to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, where he hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support.



RC. GREEN. WOOD, 0 OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of ail sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House?; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c , &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houspsand Instates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c,; also. Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. Rfi f^i \ OUT-DOOR . V^ IJREENWOOD,) Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. XOHN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for 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. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. \ UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in stuns of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p w t Total amount ing over rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ B. d. 4 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 18 3 DEPOSITS received8 * repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGEP, Secretary, l^T O T I C E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .— per Ib. Fore-quarters Mutton . --- •. 2d. „ Legs and Loins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roastßeef 4d. „ Prime Cut Beef - Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. N. B.—Poisitry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 503. Steam (screened) 40s. Slac'< 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons. 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, andressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers ■will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-ptreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44A2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dmry .. „ 35/10 Auckland ... 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. Coal Company. Newmarket Yaeds. F. G. CLAY T0 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, 203. 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. EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _oo^ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made mffijii Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES Pwl In every Branch at Lowest wS» of Auckland Prices! ~°°~~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGEB, PARNELL. 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 163. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s, 6d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. „ Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LiAUJtllß>, Agen l^ Wyndham-street, Auckland. ~~ V3^& rpHE Thorouj -h c tt ere this Season at the Farm of tbeu I I<c .a travel the surrounding cali n< ncem offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and f t en's Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Jfapakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—RangarirL Terms : — Full-bred Mares, £4 ; Half-bred Mares. £1 10s ; two or more, as per agreement. Groomage each mare, ss. T^u For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Car<3s. WM. CROSBIE, Propiuetok, ' POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt.



Theatre <2Msaoss Royal. Proprietor .. "4&2£s^iKsyK2i>" r. j. DeLias LAST SIX NIGHTS OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAYARES. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, Mr. MORTON TAVARES will appear in his line iesthetical delineation of that master piece of the Immortal Baid, HAMLET ! HAMLET ! HAMLET i HAMLET ! Ophelia Mrs. M. Tavares TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, By particular request, OTHELLO! OTHELLO! OTHELLO! lago Mr. M. Tavares . Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, One Shilling;. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.15- MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE CONCERT.—ChoraI Hall. MONDAY EVENING, At Ero-ir p.m. Punctually. OVERTURE to " Zampa ;" TRIO, by Mozart. 66 X7INOCII ARDEN'S DREAM," ii " The Fisherman's Song." 66-\l|riTHIN THE GROVE'S V? DEEP SHADOW." "THE FLOWER GIR L." 6<» QAILOR BOY'S FAREWELL," KJ "I Fear No Foe." 66 f-i UARDA CHE BIANCA LUNA,' VX "THE BANJO." UmHE SHADOW SON G." _1. " The Lover and the Bird." 66 rriHE MESSAGE," -'THE STORM/ X " WHEN SPARROWS BUILD." 6fe m H E C H A F E R S." I ''Soldier's Love ;" "or Love is all a Hum, Hum, Hum." DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES §IN THE INTERVAL. miCKETS, 35., 25., Is., should be I secured at once. To be had at Yrayte's, Champtaloup's. Brown's, Tnrrell's, F. G. Ewiag ton, Taite, and Robinson's, Parnell. THE SPECrAL TICKETS for Members of the A.A.A. Club, at Wayte's and the Institute only, To-morrow, and before 3 p.m. on Monday. B~OOKB OT?~THE~WRDS~~AND PRIZES, Sixpence each in the Hall. A~T "THEn^HORAirHALL. Monday, 8 p.m. punctually. CJ O C I E T V OF ART, ISTS. £3 The ART EXHIBITION will open in the. Museum Building on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it ■will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Bth. J._SYMON3_ Ho^__e9__ JS EW REASON'S IEAS, " THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old ; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea 's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Ten, 2/ 1? ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ Jt>. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ fb. d—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ ft. On Parcels of 61b9. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN ■ STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short lakd, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. "T^TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capita,! .. „ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fond £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks en Specie subject to special arrangements, <sy Losses Promptly Paid. gkorojtj: p. ptkrcw Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. O N S A L E -14 cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS ' (Bare and in Cloth) 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tin 3 1 ~ BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LA.NE. 120 TONS FL° vRj iv Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, 50's and 100's 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE.