The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Fo. 8,394.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PEjSTNT.



.-vgg. -£7*OR SYDNEY AND MEL -3fljlSl^-- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again on thp 22nd, and will leave as above on or about tDe SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, November S, 1877. ■TT'NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY {j of new zealand (limited). . Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. L^JSn? Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. VV^xaka.. On arrival English Mail. — iFnRr~TAURANGA. POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AND PORT CHALMERS, fhom Quebw- wharf. _. —" i ' Taupo '_..! Thursday, 29th, {p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OP ISLANDS, rj^upo gMonday, 26th, 5 p.m. — &? Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West G.ueen-streets. EXCURSION iS-sjgSS^-\_y to the west coast The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranga (14th), Poverty Bay (loth), Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lvttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on TJffURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at- Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Brcak rps 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 BluiT 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, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANB, Agents, Queen-street. <*E>%^ QTEAM TO THE~TVADE O AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain E. Smith, witt !«ive ' as under:— From Auckland — From \Vade— Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. ■ . From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 24th, 2 p.m. Monday, 2Gth, 6 a.m. For freight or passage anply to J. CASEY & SON. ig^fc- .."OABLIAMENTARY RATES Jl to riverhbad. The p.s. CITY OF COEK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Sikglk Fat<es of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck laid about 5 o'clock p.m. & gQ^ ,^^. TJI )R THE HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, 'B^BS9'kAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.a. ANNE MELBANK, 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. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday arid Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. > Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- Bt a shipping note. Forfrei g htorpas 3 a g eap^ly ( to sEY & «^g^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,j|gj||»P WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR 6AVILLE. The s.s, MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday and Friday 'uorniners tide. Passenqr-iri leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Monday ar.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and fargo ou Vlondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. tf&^^TEAM TO AND FROM JPligg:kJ RIVERHEAD TWICE "BBaSSar DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland: From Riverhead; 3.8. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s, Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. •Q^K^TTTAIKATO STEAM N A VI- Jllie VY GATION & COAJ. MINING lllluli COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! I _ 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, rer 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 tcNewcastle 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. Farh^ :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., <Jeck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, la. FRANZ SCHffRFP, Secretary. 15th November. 1377. .__ "B7IOR RUSSELL, WANGA -Illllg,Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will Ieave"EVERY MONDAY ?*J P.m. (weather permitting). Passengers boosed and small parcels prepaid at the Cmce °? {he Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— Strictly adhered to. FgR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI «ie« J£- ARGYLE wiU leave for the above Wace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. _, FOR COROMANDEL. The s. a . ARGYLE wiU leave every MONDA\ horning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. JJ>R MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY T . OF PLENTY PORTS.) iha B.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November •Briday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A.. MrORBBOR. MftnatH" ffOR LONDON DIRECT. SMsmfZ' The only regular trader ana : '"'■"" favourite clipper ship ii - ; CITY OF AUCKLAND, Ratto P yd's- 78° tons register, Captain George th«£?' "avingcommeticed to xoad, and secured WrF^tor part of her cargo, will sail as above, 2".? 1 about DECEMBER 24, thus o/xering the Importunity for shippers of wool. . • , flDnlf^ nd-ln^ Passengers are requested to make Tw^'SP as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.



wgg^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh —Wednesday, 10 p.m. From Thames—' Lalla Rookh— Thursday. 9 a.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. ntcrprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. *J&|jj>QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. ~ The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. 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 (R.ENT 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. O R W A I U X U. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under •— From Oceiiunga— From W&riiku— Nov. Nov. 21—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday, 8 a.m. 2-I—Saturday, 12 noon Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances permittiiii? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sib bin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. TT. ROE. __^ss*v TCTIRST WOOL SHIP FOR *m^m> ■ L0 —N * j%§Sz£jis§!fa*i Tnc fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, GS2 tons register, W. C. Atjld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercawo 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 opiiortunify to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to i daily. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apnly to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. I Freights can be arranged at the offices of the ! undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN»& GRAHAM, >Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., J and Co. ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. X IN A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangafcoroto 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. _ 53T This Service commences on MONDAY, thMay> J. CASEY & SON. F/-v t> OAT 13* L> -LV O All JCj, 'Ht^fPjfSS. -A- SCREW STEAMER, wLLiriUXi^Mi 28 Tons Register, Built in 1871. Carries a large cargo on ll^ht draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply 'o,—--, W^. Al 1 X riJN i Land Agent. - OR WAIUKU. •«-s=i§*' ThQ ss# TAM o . SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— . From Onehunga: From Waiuku I Nov Nov. 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 jVlanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn? 1 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^romp^^ch^ Onehunga or Newmarket. _*Ss- CjTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'sssss3SaEg; Tffra THAMES. The fast and^comm^^^ A. Farquhar, Master, will leave aa under :— From Auckland- Thursday, 22nd November. 3 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, at 4 pm. Saturday, 21th November, 4.30 p.m. From Thames— Wednesday, 21st November, at 6.30 p.m. Friday, 23rd November. 8.30 a.m. Agents. i-i. TF*OR FREIGHT OR j£|pN. J_J CHARTER. (jOSS^^^ The schooner , ; MA GGIE PATERSON 13 open for Freight or Charter for any Southern Port of New Zealand.-Aggy to^^ & CQ __,- "OASSENGERS' LINE OF T3pf£p|tSv Jl PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ■jffl£a3f^"*"* owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand They are clipper ships, classed Ala* L^&dcominandeaW^erien^di^t^ Thp Bill of Fare is most substantial and or tne best ?ua£tyf and the accommodation roomy and COTho nm?dersigncd are empowered to grant paSgeTfrom London to New,Zealand.Payment for which has been guaranteed in the kO/^ st Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. , FuUparticulars^nap^hcafaonto OWEN & GRAHAM, £ Agents. CRUICKSHANK fc CO.. ) -J&/JT 0 N U M E N T A L. IYJ ' JAMES H. BUCHANAN Managing Partner of the late firm ot James H. nnfl will warrant good workmanship and material! newness anf dispatch, and the lowest PTverv kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. SS- Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Victoria-street East, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. 7T-nnnrß x^wirs, Ho,pa/d b» ywobk, Gash Buyers of Tallow.



f^{ R. M C N A B, \IWo Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. mt Shipping Supplied. "X& T_> C L A R X, * SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. Jf ° T. _I °~ 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 Price* .— per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton _ - 2d. ~ Legs and-Loins 'Id. „ Boiling Beef, from - 3d. „ Roast Beef -. id. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages id. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOibs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining ' Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND 30~~- FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made f^ffi* Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES £n|l'f In every at Lowest eSb» o f Auckland Prices! ~~<=^~ The Trade. V* Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be j kept. Agent for the Etexing Star. E AUGEH, PARNELL. WA R NOCK B ROTHEE S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price ggiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. Boots ! Boots w Boots hi DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER' (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and ho 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. IJ3L Note the Address — D« IST. Carter, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOK TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO., Q U E E N-S T R E E T. H. S~~K I N N E R, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c feo. TMPORTANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since Mb removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his m DINING ROOMS ~m have been renovated at great expense, witt every regard to the convenience of his cus t°merS* The LOWER SALOON is thtf most spacious and comfortable, as well 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 crow spr ECIALrROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City -which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEIJLCACy OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiig London News papers, are laid on the tabled immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New 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 local!/ ---manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English' makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionek, auckland. rfIHE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will JL connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. Hautaou. 9 aan. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p-m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu, 4 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p.m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppefs office, queen-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent^ HTIHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. _.- ■_-.. xr R —Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. OGEP.S' WEST END^EMPORIUM, PONSONBY. SS, Enquire Within for Everything. Trvof SUGAR, atsd. Nails, all sizes, 4sfid per dozen lbs. Just Opening Up— A Large Stock of Crockeryware, Fine, Strong Full-flavoured New Toa. .All Priceß to Suit all Tastes. TAMES BUTCH ER, O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. . Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasj ;| and Bay of Islands Coal; Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rktef.



Estate and Commission Agent, £ T R« RANDERSON, & I el. -2- a § 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, a ■^ Gold Mining Shakes, g o Freehold, and other Property, g g Bought and Sold on g >5 Commission. - >-< -^ rt MORTG AGES.^LO ANS. &C, <! X - arranged. • . p w No Charge_to Lender. g § Office: li, Insurance Buildings, o pq Auckland. P Land and Investment Agent. KGANS! /"VRGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Haemonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "T^" E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT1 CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgicl-Tweeds in )(xxxxxxx 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 nov/ Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1377. HW A I T E O 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 STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. •" The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. W~I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. oiFers for public selection a New and First-olass Stock of Ladies' and Genta' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit j the times. j Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, j and Plough Harness, Collars, Sec, of his well- ■ known quality and style, on the shortest notice. &3T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. IT AMILTO N, WAIK AT 0. 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 Goons, &c, in endless variety. tST Agent: Auckland Even ins Star. El RE S H SHI MEN T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, B®, TOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. H. M. B ItOADGATE ' FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as " Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention 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 he can with confidence recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future aa in the past, these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz.:— Wattfs Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fullers Earth Powder (the great beautifler of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Wetts 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 Pillp, Nos. land 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. L O V^ 3e T 1\ • 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 ffuaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. G. SANDES, • 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. FR IN G • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. WAIKAWAU 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 Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c^ &c &c^ TTACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING O 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 sjj, any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ 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. c^ E^ Z !~1 N^ G O F F. l^ ________ JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under 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. AhKewfc Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.



FISHER AND C 0., Whoijssale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, nest Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Livs Pheasants for warded to all parts of the oolcny upon receipt of order. Faniilies waited on i n town or suburbs. fi EEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon TtmSTTNS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. BE E H I V E, SHORTLAXD-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and .*ss- Bootmakers, in thanking their cus £":?&■-• tomers for past favours, informs.them IjfSBJl anc \ th e public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. JxLeldeum & Don, shoktlaxc-strbbt. J"a nd j. so ppc t," 0 Freeman's Bay Steam' Tills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Vv'har', Auckland. F, WEBSTER, c WHOLESALK AND BETAHi SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; '13. QUKKX-STREET, ACCEXAND. iNfiTrt tho TTninn Vlanlci - phillipTs and sons, oil c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS! Importers of Paperhan.srings, Scrim, Paints, Oil.si 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 Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QU^EN-STREET. ■_ TWT O " T I ~~ C B" GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEH OP E, PLUMBER, GASFITTBR, & ZINC WORKER, bogs to intimate to his customers and the public generally that lie 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. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. I g &>~^*\ B % 3 e3 fg/c.DEL'EAUNB § fd Ho fe\ AUCKLAND. )g} so o *< MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. np U R X I S H BATHS! JL 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'cl&ck, 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 6 p.m.. for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price aa Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attendt<l 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-atreet. _j H A S. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pash. 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. 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 as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. WAIKATO VOLUNTEER CAVALRY REVIEW. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1877. rA GRAND REVIEW of the WAIKATO CAVALRY will be held on the above date, at the Turf Club Racecourse. After the Review an Exhibition Match of LA CROSSE will be played; to be followed by Horse Racing as under. WAIKATO TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL CAVALRY REVIEW, ON THE OHAUPO RACECOURSE, TUESDAY, November 27. HURDLE RACE—For Troop Horses only; two miles, over eight flights of hurdles; welter weight for age. Ist Prize, 15 soys. 2nd Prize, 2 soys. CAVALRY PLATESFor Troop Horses only, ridden by troopers; one and ar half miles; welter weights for age. Ist Prize, £20 2nd Prize, £210s. 3rd horse saves entrance. WAIKATO TURF CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE—Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. Ist Prize, 17 soys. 2nd Prize, 3 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. RAILWAY PLATE-One and a half miles; weltec weight for age. Ist Prize, 20 soys. 2nd Prize, 5 oovs, Entrance, 25s Entrance for Cavalry Races, os. "T Q PECIALTY em- WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -«a j There being no duty on imported £addlk Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this clas* of High Knee-FAD Saddles, leather being cheaper hers, and having1 various appliances of my own nvention for saving time.



13 C. GREENWOOD, JL\jo 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 kent of Houses, Shops. Ofllces, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Mabkkt-iiouse. 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. R/Ti /~i ) Out-book . Vy. \XREEN\VOOD, f Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. AUCKLAND. J"'"~O H N~ Q 0 P F E T, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for cither Shef-v or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, O TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with ou most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent ?or Mr. W. FT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per tori. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. .. .. V* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. -\%T AIKATO COAL COMPANY V f 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 lGs. Gd. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldsox, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wynfiham-street, Auckland. mAUPIRI COAL -MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their lline, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Sldcte 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, addressed 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 Onehunsra received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur . ther information raay 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 .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. - 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. -jt v^liP^\ /\ -tv. -t— AX_ Ja. TO BREEDERS OF **Wt^^f%Mffi RACEHORSES, r V VJ*W%( HUNTERS, HACKS. I_=«_«|gj§PPE»*TROTTING HORSES, and useful cattle. The Powerful Thoeoughibeed Entire "AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred weeds, breeders are solicited to see "Akeako" and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neitner judgment or experience of the Equus. Terms :-Sin|le Mare, £5; Two Mares, ±_ 4a. each; Three Mares, £3 16s. each. Groomage 3Good, Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. ; N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony was got b^AtogaJ^ Otahuhu. y^^t npHE Thorou; "h ' SPRIG OF SHI * c ft erf this Season at the Farm of then ■ jprc f.a travel the surrounding cali nc.ucem offers), a3 follows :— Monday—Pokeno and C; ; en's Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and irapakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. IJS, For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Propeietoe, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Auckland. EllC II A NTS, AGENTS, an< others, can have Office Books Ruled an< Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement Magaaines, Music, and other Works bound ii any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to. Evkvinq Stab office W'yndham-fitrßfit. ' •.-:' ■'■■' ■TJAY Ol1 ISLANDS -COAL : . ii per ton. : .DELIVERED at DKPOT on BREAKWATEI ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager.



Theatre GzMsjk£&P Royal. Proprietor .. "^&3«J^islglg&§i}r r_ j. DeLias LAST FOUR NIGHTS OF ME. AND MRS. MORTON TAVASES, THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Albery's Celebrated Comedy-drama, entitled, THE TWO ROSES ! THE TWO ROSES.! THE TWO ROSES ! Played in London over -100 consecutive nights. Dfeby Grant .. .. Mr. M. Tavares Lottie Grant .. .. Mra M. Tavares TO-MORROW EVENING, THE STRANGER! And the 2nd Act of FAUST AND MARGUERITE ! FRIDAY EVENING, BENEFIT OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6i ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45- SOCIETY OF A R TIS TS. The ART EXHIBITION will OPEN in the Museum BuildhiA's on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private Vie-.v. Admission by Honorary Members T ckets. After that dats it Will be open to the Public. Contributors rjast send in their works by November Bth. J. SY3ION3, Hon. Sec. J3| E W OEAS 0N ' S J. EA S "THE CUP THAT OH HERS . Pare Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood tiie test, Hundreds declare our Tea 's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—CJood Family Tea. 2/ V ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 13 !b. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ %5 to. 4—Finest Tea, 3/0 r? Vo. On Parcels of Gibs, a discount allowed. Sold us chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/3 ® Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Be?t 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:—MAßY-STREET. Skort- LASP, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamsto^:?. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— " F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest. —Apply to llr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.— W; 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/jTONEY to LEND in Large or small _LvJL Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND ok first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street^ ONEY TO LEND in large or small sunisat a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile,. Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ 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- r»-_ xv^cir Total amount ing over er v>eeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 166 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 8 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing i&terest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. [Established 1858.] WJ, MAR K. S, « HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL.- STREET, Auckland. Having 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 er, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE C O MPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description aad Contents Insured. 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. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. o N s \ L E -14 cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LAX?. 1 IQA TONS FLOUR, iv Sucks 3 JL&XJ Q -10 tons FLOUR, SO's and 103*3 £ 8 „ OATMEAL J: • :■; ~.,20 ~ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES ' - T. H. HALL & CO., ■ HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE,