The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -sTol 2,332

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1877.

PRICE : OJS rE PEXXT



——————— j MAIL STEAM- SsS^B*? SHIP COMPANY. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, B. Cobb, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 7th September, carrying Mails and Passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. «£ki^^ u"t c alvi to kaglaj^. HAURAKT Will leave Onehunga for Raglan and \V aitara at an early date. . . For freight or i^g^^VoN. * ' Care of H. Gilfillan, Esq. T>EG uTaI MONTHLY JE§____Ja; steam communication ■n-Til-WfftW^ Bktween AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hero again about the 22nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 28. 1877. TO WOOL l||||g||£ 13l SHIP! »ERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents. •=_**_ X>EN INSULAR AND i¥_33^>- Jl ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI -o^s_^_*^ GATION COMPANY. The Undersigned having been appointed agents of this Company, are now prepared to grant passages from Auckland. Thess TANJORE leaves Melbourne on the Ith September, the SIAM on the Ith October, and ASSAM on Ist November; taking Passen gers, Cargo, and Parcels for Europe. Egypt, India. China, and Japan. All information can be obtained at our omce. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. August 31st, 1877. isjg^gs^ O TEAM TCTPORTD^VRWIN "^^^^ JAVA, AND SINGAPORE. The Netubklands-India Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will dispatch their power ful steamship WILLIAM MACKINNON, 3,600 tons register, Captain Fraxssen, from SYDNEY, on THURSDAY, 20th September. For all particulars as to freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 31st. 1577. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— September, 1577. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Wanaka. . Saturday, Sept, 8, 9 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Friday, Sept. 14, Ip.m. l^noon. Taranaki Wed., Sept. 19, 3 p.m. l-4op.m. Waxaka .. Tuesday, Sept. 25,10 a.m. 9.10 a.m. Taupo .. Monday, Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, FROM QUEEN STREET . Taupo .... Thursday, Sept.2o, d p.m. — Hawea .. Wed., October 3, 2 p.m. - QUEEX-ffTREKT WHARF. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Sept. 11, i p.m. — Rotorua..] Tuesday. Oct. .), 4 p.m. — FOR Rtt^SKLL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Txvpo .. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. — HiWEA .. Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua ..j Tuesday, Spt. 26,12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. WAIUKU. ■££&&&*> T h e s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will oave for as follows:— Fi-oni Ouehunga: From Wauiku i Thursday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 8 pm. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. i or Manukau Heads and Whatipu Molls on Friday, 7th September, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn q' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3sba. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at tho stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfariape, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurat Be Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. Onphi7ncra or VpvTvnaffeiat- CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '=^^s3s^Tl rH_ 'SSIAMTCS. Tiie fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FarQUHAK, Master, will leave as under: — - From Auckland — Friday, 7th September, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, Bth September, 12.30 noon From Thames— Thursday. Of.h September. 5 p.m. Friday 7th September, 5.30 i-j.m. Saturday, Bth September, 6.30 p.m. Weather and otiier wrcmo^rano^penn^tinK. * Au-or.ts. S^fe^ AN»£U_HOI. The b.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows:— , . . 1,,^1-IQTirI • Auckland I o Puhoi: j'-i-1?' (;° A ]% w m Friday, 7^12 noon . 5' n<, Single lares to Puhoi, C=.: ot'■"»- Weather nwl other circumstances pM-mittins. Will call at Hot Spring I^^o^^. Thes.3. lONA willleavo SVKRY at 5 p.m. ■prjr.vA-.'df.^t. ro;" fc'->.'v;;V'J; booked and small parcels pxr.paici at iao L"r on the Wharf. No ca'.vo :ocar,ea auor i p.ia Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAHEI AND MAKGAPAI The s.s. : \.K.CrYLE will leave for tho a'oova Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. AiIGYLE v.'ill leave ov«~y MONDAY Morriint; at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 5d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY &, TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The*..*?. KOWffi.VA will lea vo as follows:— : Fvi.'.ay. September 7 Wednesday, September 12 . , Sc^ViTvibev Vi Friday. September 21 "Wednesday, ScpV.v;mnc.r 2G At 5 o'clock p.ir.. A. AlcGi-CWGOR. .*.r&_»«er.



(f! O - .LjJ_ {JOT SPRINGS, _j_^_^- t? v A . RANGI, MATAKANA, ' vS^^sSaf KA /A^.ft,_ITTLEOMAHA. The p.s. ANNE 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. Mahukangi. For Mahwanfri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am, from Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. ' Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For fright or passage apj^to^ & CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE, The S.B. MINNIE CASEY Captain Ravtson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and. Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville vii he return trips every Wednesday and Friday 'norniner's tide. Passcn •• Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mofda^s i i NVodnesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and n arg0 o. •, ! .ondaysa n d j Frlto. Y & Red Offloo, Wharf._ ,^^^"OTEAM~ON"THE1 KAIPARA. The s.s. KIN A Will leave Helensvillc as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kai^-aka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.50 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. £gr This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. J. CASEY fc SON. QTEAM TO AND FROM £M£&*£KJ RIVERHEAD TWICE ■*2zzzz£&&> DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leave as inder: — From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— .T. CASEY & SON. •^HKjfe^nn I M E TABLE. -^,_ii*^ g TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Friday, i p.m. Saturday. 8 a.m. Weath - and other circumstances permitting. Sv ■■ <le Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Frfiisrht. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO.. Azents. -\s;taii^ato steam navt- V 7 GATION & COAL MINING ■^^^a^ COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLKI Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, G a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8.38 a^^^^^ Secretary. Fort-street. 31st August. 1877. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Timb Table. From Auckland- Durham— Thursday, 8 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 midnight Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. "^ W A l U X U" rhe P" S" OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Monday, 12 noon Wednesday, 8 am. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 P-m. Manukau Headß and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G Sibbin a Auction Mart will be attended to "^sw THiOR" LONDON DIRECT. '^^^^^^ The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT O¥ TNKE DAW'S, 692 tons register, Jamks Wakos. Master, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo on board will Bail as above on ©r about the 6th SEPTEMBER. . , _~. Shippers are requested to make out their Bills of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies of which can be obtained at the office of the Company. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. rf^a. T>ARQUE ?■' SPIRIT OF s£^£3^. JO THE DAWN,' FROM 3^S2__ A \i Accounts against the barque Spirit of the Dawn must be rendered in dupli cate to the undersigned by 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 6th instant, or they cannot be recognised. | Shippers will please bo present their Bills ot Lading for signature not later than i o'clock i p.m. on Thursday. THE NEW ZEALAN » SHIPPING CO. j lIAMITED), Agents. MB.. T. TB,AE*ORP , SUBXiSON j#s^_?! S Wa_efie_d 'dentist, (fmfjm street. Tesfch extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. A <•<.;ftel.ii IVttth (ftmn On.-, to » Pull Sfltl. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM _£3L MAR SCHOOL. (AI'I'ILIATBD 'I'O THE UNrVKRBITY OP Neiv Zealand). Tbe O.'iartcr Days for the current ye&r are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, end sth October. FARCVuHAR .MACRAE, Head Master. fWTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCiIOOL, 1 J W>: [<I ,TN GTON-STI I KKT. Tiic 15VEN;X',j CLASSES wiil be Llo-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, nt 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeopiag, &c, Mr. Harhison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Moil's. .>-''. Pf.l'KSek. Monsieur Po't'/er ia highly saocos.*fu] as a Teacher of French. Those intcreoted in rise btudy o!: tills ianguagti aro invited to cull a"n Oo'3(»!"."« 0.i5 inotihofi ni: i:;striK-i ion. -jCI & 1 N G ._? o COMMISSION AGENT, SHOKTI.AXD-iSTKHET. OONBa ! BONES ! CONES ! $~% Sought in any cjuantitieo for O.v.sh at •.•'"■« STrto man's Ha" XJoaa Mills, u.:id >y-, No 101, Lower I rfiO SHi PPEKB : CJSTKA^!TORS | BUILDKIiS. X AU RI ""^TIMBICR. The UTidersigr»;d is soling at ,' isr GREATLY 11EDVCED PRICES / C A. HARRIS, \ BRITOM AR. rI ,ROA. D, And at the Soil. Napier.



GEORGE AKERS, Frkkman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buverg of - _ H A S. L A V E B, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, i Kybek Pask N.B.— Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in Jots to suit purchasers. A M E~S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. ! Goods Cleared and. Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. BaUaat Supplied. Newcasf * and Bay of Islands Coal. Albo, Firewood (cat or uncut), at reasonable rates. M~~ eT~s lyn d' s Railway Refreshment House, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are respectfully informed that at the above House Meals and Refreshments may be had at any time durinir the day. Tea, Coffee, fee, at the Shortest Noticc J ___ ~X%r PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL W • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhansjings. Scrim, Paints, Oils< I Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed bashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fc 97, Q.UKEN-STRKKT. J CARSON, House and Land Agent • Rent and Debt Collector, STTCTTRTTRV'O BTTTT.T)TN TOR' QT7TCWN-RTRW.WT. AKNOCK Blt OTHE li"^ SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, CoxsCreek. Offico .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliovv. Highest Prico given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £fi per ton. ISH EB AN D 00. Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all lands dressed to order Prime Smoked Tonjcues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in larye quantities. N B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for wardod to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs*. R RAND E it S 0 N, a Broker, Mining, Estate and Com mission Agent. Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices'. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. Ihe collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House ami Landed. Property bought and sold. Oitlcc: Ao 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. pLARKE BROTHERS ROYAL FINIVART°PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ORGANS! 7VR GAN S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonihm Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). ~H. S X I~N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANK. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &c.. &c. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wklleslwy-strkict. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him sinoe recommencing business. beg 3to inform them that he has always on hand a WeU-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mospiel, 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. , rfTHE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will I connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 v.m. Hautapti. 9 o.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Neaxoawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2._5 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautepu, 4 p.m. Cam bridge, arrive 5 p.m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, &&& TFT\_a.7S, caVWrvg a.t O\ia\vpo and T;« A'w* mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra, at 5 a,m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton ut 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's office, >,ueen-Btreet, will be iorwatdod with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-gtreet, Auckland Agent. PU L M A N S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (aIBO album size) of Auckland. Oiilrlren'H Portrait!* token instantaneously. AND J. S O P P E T, • Frkeman'b Bay Stkam Miixa, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Anckland. pUBIIC NOTIFICATION. The undermined is a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works Act." Alao, Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gasfltter, Bell-hanger, &c. A. CRAIG, No. 8, Wyndham-strecfc. ~T~I7~W~X. X E N N X D V, j\_ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next A_i eri Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. \ KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises where he will Ims glad to welcome all •■ uckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Cellars and Harness made to order. Horses carefjft lyjttted. mO .BUILDEKS & CONTKACTOItS. "^ PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, " MECHANICS' BAY. j3l . XILARKER, having started his Steam Machinery, id .vow prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, nt the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest Current Rates. Lime and gaua^pphed. t JOSEPH BLIOWIN. do hereby notify JL« that I have RETIRED from the FIRM of ) vP,'tOWN & SON, and beic to state that the Business will be carried on as heretofore by HVRBKRT 01-.ERLLN BUOWN and KOBEHT MASON under the name of "J. BROWN AND SON," and by whom all Debts due to and by the ■ c Signed," 6 *" JOSEPH BROWN. 10th July, IS7O. , f^O AR KE T NUKSE It Y. c. s. McDonald • T>e'-s ro return his sincere thanks for the liberal n'ltrcjiaJe £: fronted him since ho commenced i I l>>'sirc^ esyc.eiaUy curing the present planting seaso«."""Havinfc' sold the wester part of his , \ Wcte. 'ricV^sUnwmMV; tXx&t V.c \v\\Yuo\. \\o\o. ' n Clearing-out Sale, but now offers his surplus i Plaa'ta, So:., ice, at greatly reduced rates, to ' make room for Spring Planting?.



M. H. Frost.] [George Callwelt,. FBO S T & OO . , WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane aitD High-street, AiJCKLAKD, jSI.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEis, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Mark'-'te. Indents for all kinds Merchandise! valued and forwarded to .English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. 8, WYNDHAM-STKEET, - , HOUSE, SHIP, AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W « — !z} W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of tho CJ n Province. W H J.H. requests attention of Builders and' r fH others to his New Glazing Tariif. m M O J. HENDERSON. . ; ____ 3 8, VVYN*bHAM-STREET. WBHILLIPPS & CJON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Vahibd Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OW THE LATEST DESIGNS. «3U NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, compricinK Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Staikkd, and Vknekrkd Fkamb and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<\. Sec, &c. Painte, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &c, Carson's Antioorrosion 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, OLL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS, !!5 & 07. QUKKN-BTRKET RF. W E B ST E Si « WHOLESALE AND RB.TAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 JUKEN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. /NPixt t.h»» Tl-ninn 'R».nlrV 7T~ U A L. The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines bet,' to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which in expected to take place early in Augfunt next. Particulars may be learned on application to the manascrat the mine ; or at the oiHce, No. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s (id per ton 2o tons and under 50 tons .. .. lf>a lid per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland, Auarust 11, 1877. _ j,, -g^Y RIVE X GOA L. FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coat, for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A X X, Shipping Agknt, Onkhunga. T>OOTS, qHOES, & QLIPPERS. R. Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTMAKER, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commeeioed business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premiisefl lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and bopoa by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts th*t old customers of hiß late employer will favour him with a call, and seleot from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prioee. Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boote maAe to order on tise shortest notice. N.B.—A few CMldren'B Uigh-leg American Boots ati\\ \otfc, at Yvatt tt*e übtmA v^eo« >«a. Tkm*t forget the A ddrcs»- R. MTTLE (Late Forvxxn to C. Majhcs>, Tbxoe doors from McArthur fc Cos. |^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are Belling SASHES, COORS. and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very larire and superior stock of First and Second Class Buildinf? Timber of all kinds, at lowest ratoe. A few Job Lots of Second-class Timber, ; atGKEAT Bargain. Wood Turning ro all its Branches.—Chai r Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Leers, at very'low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING. SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. TMPORTAJfT NOT ICE. E. WA T ERS Has very great pleasure to announce tliat since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his SS- DINING ROOMS have been renovated at great expense, witt evecy regard to the convenience ot his ens- UmGVS- The LOWER SALOON is th<* most spacious and comfortable, aa weU as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince • and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over °WwiSfeca?SSsMß FOR LADIES also xip-stairs, to which are attached side omces provided with ahlutionary and other conven iences." His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation- The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of tne City which lie has received for a peripa ot over ei"ht years i« a guarantee that t.ließih of Faro is always to he obtainea. British Magazines, DlustraJ °-d and Comic .Tour nais lO'-'clhei- with the leaa.jy London. Vws wipevs are laid or. the tables iminediatcly on (ho arrival of each mail steamer. He, theretere. ho-ocs with some confidence that ho will, m his Ne-.v Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his localj/ mairafactured Confections, which rival those oi Keiilerand the best English malcers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he mis fitted up ail the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale vnd Eetatl Confectioner, UKEX-STREET. AT OX I C E~O "F E E M"O V A L. i , .7 j SWINNERTOX, Wood Turner, HmRKMOVED to his now prenjisf'S, Wynd hp.m-g'.reet next to Shakespeare Hotel, laoio, \\:-^V^vw'- a.ad '..'hivlr Legs, Diuwcv Stvunps ) and Nobs, Sola Rails. Bed^ostb. Billiard ana ' rugate-lie Balis Turned and sained. Brewers Shires in all sizes.



TH OS. J. II A B, B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victokia-stkket East and COBURG-STREB'i', AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. MR, F. B. WOOD HA M, TKAOHTCR OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T^OTICE TO TRAVELLERS EAILW A V HOTEL, MERCER. Refrksiimexts Ready ox Arrival of Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES^RTDLER, Proprietor. 7^ N S X L~ FT7 Pkr "Ceaka," " Miss Kilmansegg" " Faiklie," " Camille," asd Late Akmvals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. H „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE U „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. b tJ "" i c c. G. R. McNAB, For Many Years in the Employ of Messrs. Crutckkiiank & Co.. Begs leave to announce, to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Button. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public pationage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his bent care. BRANSTON & FOE ST E 11, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLHANGEES, &C, &C. Having imported a Lame Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we arc now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixeel to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water EnKines, 1 to G h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawings and Estimates (riven for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. 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 hinte on sowing, Sec. ■ Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORKS VICTORIA-eTHKHT, AUCKLAND. FREDK. HE WIN.] [HENRY PIE WIN mHE BEST r< OFF E E IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS aOjto*Vg*to & OTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at ¥. HEWIN & BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! , True Indian Currie f"\- r . , ( ' True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and ) ) ney l J Butter J ) Real French Sar- , , 4fencll Beans ( \ dines v ' Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards f-. German Sausage / > French Vinegars | Essence of Rennett ) ) French Fruite 'v J Jugged Hare ) TrufHad Pates De ,— v Hare^oup ( { JoiGras v ; Mock Turtle / { Truffled Pates of Ox Tail 5 ) PartridßcWood (\ Chili Vinepar ) cock, Quail, &c. I J Tarragon \ megar ( \ Trufnes Fines de , , Mince Meat ( Perigord CD Plum Pudding / { Asparagus, long , . Tunny Fiah ) tins f^ GwavaJcWy, \ j Greev Peas, 1 and i J Sec, &c. ( ( 2fts. -r [ FOR TELE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AXD GOOD BUTTER, GO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, TCORN"X-K OF QUEEN AND POT, WELLESLEY-STRSETS, OpDOjite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND. TDAKNELL TRANSITION NOTICE. ~*~ His WonsitiP the Mayor, The Borough Council, The Town Clerk, ana the BUKGESSKS 01-' PAR.NELL, are hereby respectfully informed that E. Augee. rz^f Bootmaker. 13 REMOVING To New and Extensive Premises, on the TV*. OI'I'OPITK SIDKOF THE STREET, "si^ a little higher up Parnell, NEXT TO JiK. TOMLINSON'S DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. X.B.—Agent for thk Kvexin^ Star. £1,000" 8f 1 £1,000 BOOTS' & ' PsL SHOES. BOFCHT DIKECr FT.OM THE iUNLMfACTCHERS FOR Cash. - Ladies' and Children a Superior Boots and Sliops, ex Spirit or the Dawn and Lombardian. now on stile by the single pair, at usual wholetak prices. An extraordinary hue of Ladies' Oxford Shof s at 7s rid. F.v<::y pair ot \ rioots sold in our emblishmcnt is ;/^avari\eedic f give reasonable satisfaction, (Orrepauid rree ot \ LARKSOX & VO., Bootmaker*, v liles.tto'Mjs:. t-dson, Giioiiast.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Rinp. ARent, Shortland-street. ]\yTONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o JLxJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr Yv". Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, "Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-stree.t. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest-.— R. C. DYKR, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small" sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Rr.aae.ll. Solicitors. M"~ONEY TO" LEj\D"~o_ freehold Security; iuteresc low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commisiion Agent, Shortland-street. nexM;he Post-office. WAIKAT 0 COAL COMPANY. OTAHUHU DEPOT. Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Orahuhu, has this day been appointed SOLE AGENT for Otahuiiu. Pexrosk, and Papatoitoi Districts, to supply this Splendid Household Coal. The Goal is of superior quality, and will be Delivered by the undersigned to any of the absve places. The price is very reasonable, and for house hold economy is a great saving. Also. A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNS rON, I)::i'OT, Otahuhu. T~~O"~]hr~N O O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Larse Tracts of'COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FA RM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING BITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. 17. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Bookin_K_of Passengers^ ON S A " L E, AND TO ARR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ea ' *s Sardins, half and quar i tins. &c, &c, &c. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. PO T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON IS ALE: 60 doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, fine and coarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Pelmont and Gondas) 200 boxes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's. Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, haU-fhests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, 14 to 24 oz. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails, 1 and 1J inch Sardines, 4 and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Colman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & P. Sauce Dr. Townshend's SarsapariUa Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese. Butter, fee., &c. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVl __\_ DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring -with, this office share the whole profits, and a bonus 5s declared every fifth year. ]ffiDWARD w Resident Secretary. Agent ior Auckland: Alexander Saunders. S~OU TH BRITISH"INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Ineured. . _ , . Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. „ Vessels, Freight, Gold. Gram, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the Island &c. LOW KPT CURRKNT RATES Head Office, Auckland. «,,,.« A. BOARDMAN, Manager. F~ OOTE'S "]%/fIUANDA f^OAL. Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use .. v 22s For Steaming Purpose.9 Tin quantities of not Jess than 5 tons) 3Ss The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 16 6 Papakura .. 16 0 Paparoicoi ■• 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 Newmarket.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. _ _ The llonstek Seam— Fifty-five Feet Thick, The followino: TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable "Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis fWticn, as the Testimonials will show:— *~Rennaera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. It you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly. T. Shor'V Auckland, N.Z., April the 30tb, 1877.—Mr. Foots: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coa.l sent from your mine ; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and unite equal ro the Newcastle coa'.s. First, it does not lorrcde on the bars; second, it burns to very line ash : third, less" attention; and fourth. I b-'lieve xi.'- fire-bars will last three times as kmg. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Hkshy Wils.'o: En.yiiio Driver for Ivlr. James iJutoher \.iickV.>n::,"r.luy 7th. I*77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir.-l'hlive given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found i: very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future resiuiremenu— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. " . ... ■* iickizrA. I.lav IST".—Tins is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals ate very yood •Jr'irca:iii!i,' PnrpoHes.— C. Haivkeswood. ""GoveVnor Browne Hotel. April 30, 3S77.—Mr. • James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in cuiry. we beg to inform you we are now using i.V.-r Miranda Cor.!: it is good, and givas us : - itisfacJj'on.—V/e are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DCSNINGHAM & KING. I JAiIES FOOTE, ) BILPILIAN'S YARDS, • Bi'.E.\KWAT.Ea Road.



m H E A Til E IX O V A L. 2. Lessee K. J. DeLias. ENGAGE M E N T FOR A LIM'TED PKKIOD OF ,tSTME. CHAHLES WHEAT LEIGH r«a Who will make his re-appearance, i"a conjunction with THE NEW DRAMATIC COMPANY ! ! ON FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. T. In the great Sensational Drama in 3 tableaux, THE TOUR OF THE WOULD IN EIGHTY DAYS. Mr. PHILIAS FOGG (who makes the bet,) .. Mr C. WHEATLEIGH Mr Fix (an English Detective, disguised as: A Priest ol Brarnah, a Chinese Mer ;h.:.rj?., a California!* Digger, a, Negro Steward) Mr. Geo. Leopold Jean Passepartout .. .. Mr. Fred Belton (from Theatre Royal, Dniry Lane). James O'lleilljr (an Irish American) Mr. C.Veracr Mr Brisket (English Consular Assent at Suez) Mr. Melville The"High Priest of Braraal;.. Mr. Robinson Djclniar(theElephant Kol'ivt) My. Searle Sir. Obediah (a pompous CaS; cutta Magistrate) .. .. Mr.Mack D. Alex ander De-ge-non-da (a Sioux Chief) Mr. Smith Captain Speedy (of the 'Hen rietta') .. .. .. .. Mr. Sandy Mr. Stewart (an Engineer) .. Mr. Macks Sir Philip Phelps (a Hanker) Mr. Earl Walter Ralph (Director of the Bank of England) .. .. Mr. C. Smith Thomas Buddy (a Brewer) .. Mr. Fraaer Mr. Fallentin Mr. Charles Bill Miles ) in charge of the station | Mr. C. Metcalfe Ned I in the wilderness 1 Mr. "Vellemell Iffi^fcalifornian Loafers-j^; ™S™ Ma-Jor White (an old "Forty niner") Mr. C. Searie Lieut. Dwight JlrH. Markhani Conductor of Train .. .. Mr. G. Williams Aouda (Widow of theßaiah).. Miss Andrews Ayesha (her sister) .. .. Miss Henderson Miss Stewart Miss Hen dry Nancy Miss Nelly Daley Egyptians, Fellahs, Priests. Guards, Musicians, Dervishes, Fanatics, Hindoos and Indians, Merchants, Brokers, Railroad and Steamboat Passengers. Soldiers, Sailors. &c.. &c, by SIXTY AUXILIARIES. Entirely new Scenery painted ror this srrand production by —. Wilis. W. -I. Wilson, Etnd C. Kinchella. The Properties by James Burn and Assistant the Machinery by Herbert Winning The Dresses by Piciola TOUR OF THE WORD IN SO DAYS. Tableau I.—ENGLAND. The Saloon of the Eccentric Clr.b. London— The Wager—The tour of the world in 80 days- Preparation for departure—A point of honour The duel—l'm struck —So is the hour, Tableau 2.—EGYPT. Grand Tableau. The Suez Canal—The detective Fix in search, of the bank robber—Arrival of the steamer- - The Englishman on his tour —The point of honour not yet settled—Another dnel—Sanic result—Departure of the steamer—The detective on the trail. Tableau 3.—INDIA. The bungalow of the elephant keej>er— The despair of Aouda—The terrible fate awaiting her—To be burnt alive on the funeral pyre of her lute husband—Arrival cf High Priest and hia soldiers for their victim—The American and Englishman determine to save her. THE PAGODA OF PILLARGI. Grand Tableau. The Suttee—The preparations for the sacrifice —The Indian Amazons—The march to death— The funeral dirge — The sacrifice — Aouda dragged to the pyre—Passepartout's strategy— The torch ready—Rescue of the victim—Uncle Sam and John Bxill triumphant. Tableau i.— CALCUTTA. Coffee-house. Aouda and her rescuers safe in Calcutta—The Englishman and American go out for a little practice—The old result—Arrival of the Magis trate—Serious charge of sacrilege in interrupt ing the solemn services of Brahma—The party bailed and start for America. Tableau S.—AMERICA. California. California-street—The strangers learn a few points—Drinking Saloon—Passepartout meetsa friend—Bad results—The detective obtains the prize—Passepartout's despair—A friend in need —Amerioa and England in accord—No more duels—Let us have peace. Tableau 6.—AMERICA. U.P- Railroad. Snow storm—The murder by the Redskins- Arrival of the overland train—The attack—The fight—The ladies captured by the Sioux Indians —The pursuit. THE GIANT'S STAIRWAY NEAR THS U.P. RAILROAD. The Sioux and their victims. Preparation for death. Passepartout astonishes the Indians a little, The U.S. Soldiers astonish them more. RESCUE!! And Death of the Chief and his Band. Tableau 7.-ATLANTIC OCEAN. CABIN OF THE HENRIETTA. Nearlyl Round I the World—The Darkey and the Frenchman—Fix astonished—Passepartout recovers the lost notes— Captain Speedy forced to sell his ship—Fogg changes her course—Ho, for Liverpool J DECK OF THE HENRIETTA. THE STORM. No time to lose. Cat away all the woodwork not -wanted to keep her afloat and feed the fires. The Explosion ! SINKING OF THE HENRIETTA!!! Man the Boats. All saved. Tableau B.—ENGLAND. Private Parlour in a Liverpool Hotel—All saved from the wreck—Fosrer thinks he has Jost his bet—Sympathy of his American friend, who discovers an error in the reckoning—Travelling east and gaining a day—You may yet win yovsr bet—Ho, for London! LONDON.-THE ECCENTRIC CLUB. Festivities in honour of the wager—Twefity minutes to nine—lf Bhineas Fogg is not here in twenty minutes he has lost the bet—So close to the winning-post, and fail _; tt last—Sudden appearance of Phineas Fogg. AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS. Prices oyl admission •.— DressJCircJe, 4s; StaiJs, 2s Gd Pit, One Shilling /^< RE AT CLEARING O ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. AST LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY ! A. LINABURY & CO., 20i & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire stock will be subjected to such a. SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SUKJC TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kcpl" this Popular Establishment, the public may rear assured in getting t,lih Bkst ok Everything at and Uxjjes Wholesale Pkioes !!! The STOCK consist* of p.veiy description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS. MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS JIOSIKRY, 7.1 ILLIN EB V LADIES" AND CHILDREN'S UNDS3?- CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOOD?, &C. Dressmaking on tub Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly eseenteel Comparison Ixvitieb. ■Vhp ext ik "b st o<' k to rk 50 l d iiXGAUDIJ&SS OF COST.1!' ' 20i & 20G, QUEEN-STREET.