The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-No. 8,411

but a . . : 3 AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



,;£___?*. ILnUK S_DjN_Y AIMD _4l__L lllllllliD BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, arid Sydney on the 18th; due here on the 23rd instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUTCKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 11,1877. TtnToN STEAMSHIP COMPANY {j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. tor taranakt, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. We--'n gtoN -Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. iTOfPTAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, a nd PORT CHALMERS, from Queen _rx_ET wharf. TaOTO -• • tThursday, 20th, 4 p.m. • — •WanaKA.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OB 1 ISLANDS. WANAKA-- Tuesday, 25th, op.m.j — t&r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. VOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent. ofT double fares; available until 23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. iE£fe-_ "OARLIAMENTARY RATES JL TO RIVERHEAD. •s_sa_S_-5' The p.s. CITY OF CORK, vriil run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares 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. -^^T7%71 jR THE HOT SPRINGS, l||gSi>; _D MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ,^^S?KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, mil 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. ' Mahxtrangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday it 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at Ham. Rom Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with at a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. ■^.Vfe^ QJTEAM TO AND FROM RIVERHEAD TWICE «^^^ DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as a nder :— ■ From Auckland : From Rive-head : 3.3. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .3. Glemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY fc SON. ,5-v*^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA Ijjg^b WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWKARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Th.c B s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >a he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. Passengers «.eave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargoou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON. Red Office. Wharf. ifik^. "TTf TAIKATO STEAM N/-/I- JliEil; V V GATION & COAL MINING ,m **mw COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE! 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 6 a.m. Fares :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, 4s. FKANZ SCHERPF> Secretary. Fort-atrfrat. 15th November. 1K77- r-Ki Tjl O R SALE, *^^^^^, A SCREW STEAMER, l-___B_-_-B___i 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. . For further particulars, apply to _ W. A i IJAJ-JN, Land Agent-fa" «S&fe^ TJIXCURSION to WAIWERA 3|||^J__ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets. IPs. _ _^__ &-^ imOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Pa u sseSgff? booked and small parcels prepaid at the omoe on the Wharf. N o cargo received after - p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.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 X at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. . To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. MnGHWGOR. Manacwv ~gT^~—^O-FLONDON DIRECT jsiillsl^' The only regular trader and »Tnrrrrn_ favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, M at Lloyd's. 780 tons reuister Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on Joard, will safl as above immediately after the hohdays, thus offering the first opportunity for B«Ppersß«Ppers of wool. . ~ _ __-v 0 Intending Passengers are requested to ma_e application as early as possible. „___ _„ THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. . (LIMITED). Agents. . -^^ J? 0R LONDON DIRECT. _^^__^k.To FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF S^fTrf^^ Auckland.' Via, magnificent Iron Clipper Ship lnn _ LOCH FL_ET, .«» Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking .?* Part of cargo at Lyttelton. is expected acre about the 20th instant to complete her Sr% a°d will sail as above shortly after the -rl-Aijty °r Auckland. THE NEW ZEAI.AND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.



(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. DISTRIBUTION OF SALMON OVA. Mr Firth has distributed salmon ova in the Hikutaia stream, at Ohiuemuri, and in the Thames River, and has proceeded across to Waikato from the Aroha in his buggy, accompoined by Mr Thornton and the Hon. Jas. Williamson. The Mayor was inducted at noon to-day. b The Thames Scotish Volunteers meet to- discuss the Auckland Victoria BER. A few more cabins are still disengaged, for which early application should be made. 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 attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY, QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. - These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arrancred at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO.,Y Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, SShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., j and Co. <«*-£^-_ 'Po^ WAX U X U. «3___aa3_»- rj, he ss> TAM 0 , SHANTaR wiU cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 20—Thursday, 4.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, 9 p.m. 22—Saturday, 7.45 p.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon -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 ■•ollect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J, Hurst & Co., will meet with urompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAMS Onehunga or Newmarket. £3^. GTEAM BETWEEN-AUCK l||||j||g!o LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table. From Auckland- Wednesday. Rotoiti (for Shorfcland), 11 p.m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 12 noon Friday, Rotomahana, 12.20 p.m. From, Thames— Wednesday, Rotomahaua, 6 p.m. Thursday, Rotoiti (from Shortland), 8 a,m. Thursday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Friday, Rotomahana, 6.30 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, IS7B. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10a.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. 6d. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 10 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 11 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 11 p.m. From Thames — Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 9 a.m. Durham—Friday, 9 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for good« or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. .7. EDWARDS. Agent. ••qaSfc^ QTEAM TO THE WADE <i-__ii_i-£ AND PUHOI- The s.s. LILY, Captain R. SMITH, will leave as under:— From Auckland— From. Wade— Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 19th, 6 p.m. Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage apply to J. CASKY & SON. _^^^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, 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 mo-Ti ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, 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. -_y%vm a -r _HT This Service commences on MONDAx, th 7' -L CASEY _ SON. -TgWfc- >p ° R W~A^I U X U. The p.B. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. 19—Wednes., 4p.m. 20—Thursday, 10 a.m. 22—Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return. ss. Weather and other circumstances permittitig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sib bin 8 Auction Mart will be attended to -,-.-- M. H. ROE. -_,- TT7AIHEKE AND MaTA- J4WV 'VV K>NA REGULAR 1-s^^^^. TRADING VESSELS. Carrying Passengers & Ca ego Information as to terms and date of sailing may be had from the Captain, or on application t0 E. HODGSON, Proprietor, Brighton. R. M C N A B, a Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, SO, QUEEN-STREET. S_» Shipping Supplied. "St -p C L A R X, * SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. E O R G E AXE RS, Freeman's Bat _~__._, SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. _ EL S X I N N E R, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site. VULCAN LANE. , All Branches of the Building Irade executed by Experienced Workmen, Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &-.C. &c. T _H~O S. J. HARB UT T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburg-stree-, Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ARNO CX BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland- Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased from £5 to £6 per ton. EBTATR AND OS-MISSION --GENT. % X X- EANDERSON, | hr • —_2— o 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, d < Gold Mining Shares. § a Freehold, and other Property, > fc Bought and Sold on » 5 Commission. MORTGAGESpLOANS. &C, arranged. _h g No Charge to Lender. d ij T7_- G 8 Office' 1-, Insurance Buildings,. o -^ LjN_rAN_r~INVESTMENT AGENT.



*H UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM str\ MAR SCHOOL. to ' be; (Affiliated to the University of . New Zealand). P- WThe Quarter Days for the current year are 6th aiebruary, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October V FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. 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 reasonable rates. EECHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other "Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office Wyndham-street. G. S A N D E S, © 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. TT AMILTON, WAIK AT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c.. &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. _2T Agent: Auckland Evening Star. ~^^^S^&&:s4kbXV CLARKE BROTHE (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First- class Portraits, from CD.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken install tan eouslr. *"~L O V E ~T T, 0 TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. Pl R E.Sfl SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, t@_ POUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, ■jfc/O-. FAULDEIt, Sole Contractor to the _i_V_L 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 the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-streot' J"~ACKSON'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. I^OTICE OF REMO VA L. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-strcet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. TR. G I L L M AN, o CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ONEHUNGA, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals •will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. ■vr O T X C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHIMOND AND WELLESLE.-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 186-.] W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every oonvenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in any colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post "will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. EDGAR. [Established 1858.] ■\\T J. MARKS, VV • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, -Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative^ Prices. FITeI r a~n.d c d., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER,. Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasant 3 for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. CH A S. L A V ER, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber PaSR. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. GJ-UTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON'SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. ' Also, The following Duuedin-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. __" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager.



Boots ! Boots n Boots m DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER * (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of 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, J&* BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _mlli Children's ___Pi_ f made to order. $_. Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. T_»H(ENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen, —Having made a very careful and complete analysis of "the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly freo from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen," Your obedient servant, *?;: J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst RIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VIC TORI A-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have r°,en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and con v cgic li c o N.B.— AiFree Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to* convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. IVTEW 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 IfccnsX-S Auckland. These Goods were selected 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. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Rhceived-25 WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, direct from tik United States of America. F. li. LEWISSON. Queen-street. mo MERCHANTS AND STORE JL KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote "than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc... etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite th 3 Market). A NO~THER local industry. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs. Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the t-aid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QOEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. YV hangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY * Orders Cut with Dispatch. » C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. [A CARD.] DR ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. J-llis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from U till 1 o'clock daily. Christmas & .New Year's presents. UE™*M 500 Pictures to_3S_T? Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chromo-lithograpbs, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, scrap Albums, and ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PRR CENT. "We also w'sh to draw attention to our Large an 4 Varied Stock of PAPERHANGINfiS, GILT MOULDINGS, ARTISTS' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS! 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland, December 6,1877. [advertisement.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the^Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," .or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheat) as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loVing pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK,. AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DEPOT, HAMILTON, WEST, Waikato.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.—/ _ F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-«treet.; MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. AitkeJi, Shortland-street. JIIfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at Xl the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con ner), Vulcan Lane. IyrONEY to LEND in large or small J-.T.3L sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest,— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. HRISTMAS H^TEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! ■ XS 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, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, ' QUEEN-STREET JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. fid.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch 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. * J _o_fN K. SMI TH, BUTCHER^ PARNELL, Has Removed to New Premises adjoining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar<;e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, 2.} d. per lb. ; Loins Mutton, 3_d. to 4d. per lb.; Boiling and Roasting Beer", also Pork, Lamb. Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction-.on Saturday. HAR LE S BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each IS carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME TIIREE-LECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1573, '74, '75, and 76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. ■100 Subscribers, at 2s. Gd., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented 'Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bona vet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped ..200 3rd Pi ize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pounrt Cakes, at 4s .. .** 20 0 0 -152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks 0 0 0 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant. N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in'the 4s. and»ss. Cakes. IP.ELA ND BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr. orders promptly executed. Good ■= shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, fee, &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and mi mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. ILLIA-M MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order;— Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c., of hia well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. if _3T Goods forwarded to Jany part of the ountry. . 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 his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. W~~' PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OOs' Turpentine, Colours, \ arnishes, 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 Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefull packed.—9s & S7, QUEEN-STREET. (\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877. ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrail Works. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspection invited VICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, 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.



MuiL- ror i_aie near town, cioing a capital business. House large and commodibus. good stabling, and out.buildings, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. FOR SALE, a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c, &c. Price £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c No. 21, Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 per annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, _■ cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. XOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shteep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, 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. O GREEN WOO D, ® 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 all 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 che general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-hodse. 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. RiP< fl \ Out-door . \j. vTREENWOOD, (Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. 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) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slacfc 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, atidressed 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 Onehunera received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, 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 .. .. IS/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dmry ... „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, . Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6.1877. "DAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DEPOT ON BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R, APLINGTON, Manager. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLA V T OgN Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's prioe 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 .. .. per cwt. * v * Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satj-faction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d_ per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards. 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to W. S. LAURIE, ■ 1 Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. IVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance againßt 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 on Specie subject to special arra_igement_. aw Losrep Promptly Paid. OEORGTC P. PIERCE Manager. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869. J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Lip Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the.OLDEST Office in Australasia. it was the first to free Lifk Assurance from the harassing restrictions which til its establisnment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on theii members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date oi issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as t< future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, or application to WM. TRIMBLE, Travelhn. Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. DOI'TB BRITISH INSURANCE K_> COMPANY —* CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Content: Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. v Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tin Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, I Manager.



Theatre <^Sm^^ e^oyal. Proprietor .. '4--_^-^-_^^s>' R. J. DeLias Important Announcement. THURSDAY EVENING, 20TII DECEMBER. GRAND OPENING NIGHT ! And FIRST APPEARANCE of the Renowned TJ. S# Minstrels i 13 STAR ARTISTS. The elite of Minsfre!s5 r. Whose success through the Australian Colonies for the last Three Years has been unprecedented, Introducing— THE BEST QUARTETTE! THE BEST SOLO SINGERS! THE FUNNT^ST COMEDIANS! THE MiEATEST DANCERS! And the Most Complete Orchestra ever introduced in an Ethiopian Entertainment. Presenting one'bf the Most Original and "V ersa tile Performances ever given before a New Zealand audience. For further -particulars, see Programme?. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, is; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7-30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. ROCKEFELLER, Business Manager, ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. THE ANNUAL BALL, To be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, 2Gth December, 1577. TICKETS, 65.; Ladies Free. Doors open at half-past 7; Dancing to com mence at 8 o'clock. mOARR I V E, Ex TRANSIT, @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. , HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. jf b l-a O N JJ O P S, Ex TARANAKI: 6 bales PRIME QUALITY HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. UCKLAND PERMANENT C O OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon, approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- -,„_ -tTr„ 0 T- Total amount ingover er ,veeK- Repayable. . s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 5 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 IS 9 2 Syeara 7 C 135 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received- reparable at seven day's notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Seoretary, T%/jT O N U M~E N T A L. JAMES hTbUCHANAN, 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 rece-ve a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material-neatness ana dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankluily received. _2T Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same as side Greyhound Hotel. ZT"O N F~T~:p~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. Archd. 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 figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined.to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the -th nstant. "VTOTICE OF -REMOVAL. WILLIAMS & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public generally that they have RE MOVED from No. 1, Fort-street, to the Premises next Custom-street Hotel, Fort-street, where they will be pleased to receive orders as usual for Sails, Tents, Tarpaulihes, Rick and Van Covers, &c. riHEAP BOOT UPPERS. Just Landed, 1,500 Pairs, consisting of Ladies' and Gents' E.S. in Kid, Calf, and Kin, Ladies' and Gents' Balmorals, do., do., do., Ladies' and Shoe Uppers, from W. Rabbit's Manufactury, London? J. W. HOARE, & CO., High-street. {^ILEARIN GLINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES \ BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/0. • Bought Job. D. MCPHERSON, __'. Karangahape Road. T> U B L I C NOTICE. J. THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARANAKI), ' Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the Top of Shortlan q^stkeet, in the above Branch, and having obtained the Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description in such a manner that a trial is all tha. is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, 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, Scar let, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed,. or dyed, and well 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. NO. O C L ''% UGH, MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin,. Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, nnd Musica= Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. J AN D J. S O P P E T • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, ' And No. 101 Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ,