The Evening Star.

V OL . VIII —ML 2,314.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



T^OR SYDNEY AND MEL- JggS&^r *P B° U R X E • The fast and favourite s.s, II E It O, Captain Logan\ will leave Melbourne on the 34th instant, and Sydney on the 18th ; due here about the 23rd inst. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August S. 1877. TT NI O N STEAMSHIP COMPANY <U CF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—August 1577. Oil TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Maxukau, ~. . . I _ . ,„ ~. | Latest Steamship. Pate of Failing. j Tr . iiu< i I Taraxaki Friday, 17th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Waxaka..! Wednesday. Kn<i. Sa- m-J 7 a.m. H-wvka | Monday, 27th. 10.30 a.iii: 0.10 a.m. Tauho . Monday. Sept. :>, X p.m. 2 p.m. WANAKA.. I Friday, Sept. 7, 5.30 a.m. 7 a.m. ____J I FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from Railway Wharf. I Tacpo .. Friday, Aug. 54, 4 p.m.; — Takaxaki Wed., Sept. 5, i p.m. — i FOR SYDNEY, from Q.IjKK.v-strket Wharf. Rotorua .. Tuesday, Aug. 2S, noon j — [_ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ( ota sr Queen and West Queen-streets. •jjjffi^. *^ '■>"■■ v» a 1 U X U. "^H^W* The p.s. OREGON W 111 "jive for Waiuku as under :— Ft Onehunga— From Waiuku— Sa urd \y, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. : ing j Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. \s i^cher and other circumstances permitting. Order 3to collect, Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart, will be attended to. M. H. ROE._ *S&^^ Y&TAIKATO" STEAM. NAVI. StgSlis; YV GATION & COAL MINING '<sSssa;aaPCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE i Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at G a.m. Mercer to Cambric!.!?*. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. C a.m. Ngaruawahia to Hamilton. Daiiy on arrival of first train from Auckland, 12.-13 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta —Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of first train from Auck land, 12.43 p.m. Cambridrrf to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7 a.m., catching the train leaving Mercer for Auckland, at 3.50 p.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Daily, 5.30 a.m.; per Waikato, Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday ; per Delta, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, catching the train leaving Mercer for Auckland, at 15.50 p.m. FRASTZ SCHERFF, •Secretary. Fort-RM-i^r.. ].|{h_Migust. 1R77. O"" " "and puhol The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday, 12 noon MASTER, A-srent. «S^Se^ CJTEAM TO AND F£OM -^^^^lO RIVERHEAD TWICE ~^^^sS? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as tinder :— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—rt a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — ,T. CASEY & SON. ■•afcfcSft" ~WOR KUBSELL, WANGA -1 ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid, at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above plaoe EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRTDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 53. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— August. Wednesday. 15th Monday, 20th Friday, 24th Wednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A.. McRRKfIOR. Man&trer. »£^g^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION JSslggS^rlO WITH THE THAMES AND *lfTrmri* y COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," ■- Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise— Wednesday, .12 midnight Durham—Thursday, 4 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 9 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «ggjT^pTo~R WAIUKU. ""^^^'""The s.s. TAM O' SKANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From. Waiuku: Thursday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 15 p.m. > For Manukati Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 17th August, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Yv'aiuku and back:—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to sollect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aiid Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onpihuntra nr ■Newmarket. CITEAM COMMUNICATION 4gi2£fer>O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '«S&=SSS& THB THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhak, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland — Wednesday, 5.M0 p.m. Thursday, 0 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. From Thames— Thursday, 10.30 a m. Friday, 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. ~ . Weather and other circumstances perm» xing. FRASER & TINNE, *^^^^^^ The Superior Iron Clippsr SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 632 tons register, James Wards. Master, now 'Oadin^ and having a great part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. "I'or freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. . (LIMITED). Agents, i <||j||^m~TTvr~E T A B L E. S.S. TRANSIT. ■\xr -^ cave Auckland: Leave Wairca 10 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. *™ay, n a.m. Saturday, 12 kooii >V Gather and other circumstances permitting Single Fares. 3s. 6d.: Return, os. Frfrfifbt. 10s per ton. NICCOL, IiBNDRY & CO., Agents.



*S?fc3&^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TK KOPURU. MIT AT AT, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAK GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helcnsville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargav'ille on the retain trips every Wednesday and Friday morning's tide. Passengers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and <~*aimgo on Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY &; SON, Red Oftics. Wharf. T7IOR THE HOT "SPRINGS, ?Jsff£g*£ JP MAHURAN GI, MATAKANA, I 'asaiaa'KAWAl I, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, j will sail as under :— • Auckland axd Hot Sprtngs. ; From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every I Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-flay. Mahurangi. For Malmranptf every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'ciock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, TCawau, ana 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 freight or passage apply to X. CASICY & SON._ JSIM ON THE KAIPARA. The h.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunction <>i Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto River?, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. i For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatca leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert, on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Coi'ko for Otamatca on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ££T Tins Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. J. CASEY & SON. T7»OK TON GA, KA I% j£%?MS^. JL1 VAVU, AND SAMOA. ''ji^^S^FßEioiiT and Passage at "***"* »»«-r>g» Greatly Reduced Rates. The schooner ELIZABETH, Captain G. Loykrock. will sail on or about j ■ THURSDAY, the 10th instant. A-iply to STONE BROS.. Agents. «w=s. OARQUE 'G. BRAUGH j2^^^ ** ToN>' EDKIN, FROM LONDON. Hsa-i-iaEaggijM ,yj] Accounts against the above Vessel must be rendered in duplicate at our Oflice before noon TO-MUR.ROW (Thursday), or they cannot be recognised. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. loth August. 1877. /H~A LVAN IZ E D'IRON WORKS \JC S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OK GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And ail kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellissley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of. the Trade. G&sfi tting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen Gent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing1, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wkllkslky-Btrwtct. k ELAND BRO T H E KS. WOOL MERCHANTS, i TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURTCEB, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot | Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. T~O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS7FARM BR3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rate 3, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNKRS AND LKATHKR MANrnffACTORFRa, Auckland. "XT EwMA RX E T NURS ER V, JJi NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland.. T O U I S F O U R N I E R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Victoria-street East, t@r One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. ■"VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL .I.I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have ox Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and ribs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. lf3L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. *iS& Works:—Victoria-strket Auckland. "T~UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY". W. H. F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fentox), By Special r-^Ms^^^^) Appointment Excellcncy "^Q^k^'-t&Se^S^ifihci Governor. WHOLESALE and RF.TATL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 61, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head "arc taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 01, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Conformateur" may bo senti. In order to render his Stock the uost com plete in the co.'ony, W. K.F. has arranged for 1)1 R E C T S HIPM EN T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hats. cue. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travellis^f Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;'' a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, K rc, &c. S'cf Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. TXT XT T7ENTON, W. H. I 1 it, QUEEN-STREKT. ~A L E X. X E N N E D V, .X%_ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKhR, (Next Albert Hotel). QUEEN-STRE BT, AUCKLAND. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order, j Horses carefully lifted,



GEOROE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLK WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tall . H A~~ S. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybep Pars N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. Timber in lots to suit purchaser a. AM E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas ' and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at roasonablfl rates. R S~ ~~L V N 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 during the day. Tea, Coffee, &c., at the Shortest Notice. F> WE B ST ~E R, JL\'© WHOLESALE ANT) RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNKSS MAKER: H3 J.rr.F,N-H'!"Rj;KT, AUCKLAND. (Nnvt. t.tio TTninm BanW T AN D J. S 0 P P E T, "3 9 Fkkhman's Bay Steam Mum, And No. 101, Lower Qnoon-stroat Wharf, Annlrlnnrl. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 6 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhansings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' 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. G-labS cut to size, and carefully packed.—os & 37, QUEEN-STRKET. CARSON, House and Land Agent a Rent and Debt Collector, KTirT-TRTTUv'c nrTT.ntx'Oß' Oi'hw-stptjpt AItNOUK BKOTHE KS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R X R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. . Ofiico .. .. Durham-street. Auckland.. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. FISHER AND 00. WHOLESALE, SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Baton. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. i N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parrs of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. _. _.„_. k a. N D E R S O N" 9j> © Broker, Minings, Estatk and COM MISSION AtiENT, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, Valuer, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The format ion, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on .Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed • Property bought and sold. OlHco: No 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. fILAR X E BE 0 THEKS \j (late crombie's) ROYAL FINS ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union LJuak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Pize, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. OR G A NSI ~f\ RGA NS ! MASON AND HAMLTN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SOX, PIAXO A^D HARMOXII'M WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STKEKT. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). H. S~kT 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. Ofilce Fit.t.intrp. 8.-0... Sr.a. ~A L O V E T ¥, -C3L» TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strert. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business! begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selested Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel. and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. RAVELLERS amrVisitors to Auck ]and will find good accommodation at the Oxford Boarding-House, Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, and near the Turkish Baths. All Meals and Beds Is. each. Boarders. £1 per week. Young Men at employ ment in town will find it both convenient, clean, and comfortable. iO BOOTMAKERS.—Jones and Co. have unusual facilities tor manufacturing Upners. A reduction of from 1/ to 1/6 per pair on usual rates. H~O S. J] H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STRICE'a, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ULMA N ' S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of tho Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, a,nd principal buildings (also album size of Auckland. OhiJdrfinVi Portraits taken inHtantaneonsly. R I N G « COMMISSION AGBINT, Shortland-stre et. LOOK OUYFOR THE~BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Has th« Largest Stock of MEN'S. WOMEN'S. and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, l'Js. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertight!*. 12s. fid., own own moke. Women's Calf Boots, 10s. Cd., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BLUE BOOT, a QUEEN-STREET. Opposite eg^^^ City Hall. A. WATERMAN begs to inform « his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those oid established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business 10 obtain a. fair ertmre of patronage. Special rare has been bestowed upon tho Bed room*, «nd settlers and country visitors to Auckland will lind every comfort. Meals at all hours. 0 T x C E. G. R. McNAB, For 3.lany Ybaws ix 'aw Employ of Messr«. Cruicksiiank & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Suttox. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where •he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of this Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Orheks Puxctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his bes-t care. Tf ° T 1 c ~*- JOHN ALLISNDER, Soai? and Candle Manu facturer. Parnell, begs to inforui liit- Customer?, and the Public sfororally. that he has Appointed MR. K. 11. CARDNO, Fort-sr.reet, (iv I he pre mises lately occupied by Wavd aid Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention. Auckland, 13:h July, 15*77.



M. H. Frost.] [Geohge Callwell. Ij RO S T & OO . , WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to Ensrlish and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. CO A LT 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 ing1 of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early In August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managerat the mine ; or at the ofiice, No. 7, Wyndham-strect, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s Gd per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. lGs 6cl per ton 50 tons and upwards losOdperton Auckland, August 11.1877. jygT IRA ND A COA L. MR. J. PEACH, of Rfimuera, having been appointed Sole agknt for the Sale of Mr. Foot's Miranda Coal at Newmarket Railway Station, is now prepared to supply the above Coal at the following prices ." — Orders for 5 tons and upwards, 23*. per ton ~ 1 ton „ 265. - „ ~ CWtS. „ 303. „ Delivered at those Prices within one mile of the Railway Station. Orders left for Mr. Peach, Newmarket Rail way Station, or Post-office, will bo punctually attended to. n KEY RIVER C O A L. FOR SALE, IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A R X, Shipping Agknt, Oneiiunga. BOOTS, CJHOES, & C< UPPERS. RTF . JU ITT L E LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOT M A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by ftrict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that old customers of his late employer will favour '< him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced | Prices. [ Every Description of Mens, Women's, and ! Children's Boots ma<!e to order on the shortest | notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American ■ Boots still left, at half the usual price. rjSL. Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES, the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM. Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-ad'usting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any ' wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest • AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t will Hem Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Scam, Tvck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. T. J.nen. or Cotton Thread. It is not necessewy for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer. Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions tor use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICK • Complete in box .. .. £4 03 With Table and Treadle .. .. " £6 os With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet," with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. irYrur^T,* 0 genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the' undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of cnarge. J. V. BREDA, Shortiand-street /^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER*! The Undersigned are selling SASHES, irOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very larg« nnd superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A fp.w Job Lots of Second-class Timber, aJGREAT Bargain. ' Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Lags and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECH AN IC S' BAY. mo BUSH COXT RACT 0R S. Early Next Month the Union Steam Saw Moulding, Sash, and Door Company (Limited) Will LET CONTRACTS for Falling and Delivery of large quantities of KAURI TIMBER at the Tairua River. Persons desiring to contract should make an immediate inspection of the bushes. Only steady and energetic men need apply. Further information may be obtained at the j ofiice of the Company, Mechanics' Bay, or at the Tairua Saw-mill. ! August 9, 1577. !



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 Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, ~on~Mortgage, at the usual rates of interet c.—W. H. Con nell, Vtilcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large~or~small BUiri3 at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Rnnsell. Solicit.om. ONEY TO LEND on ~ Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Snortland-street. Ols fEY~TCTLENI), in large or small sums.— S. "Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofiic.3. DRESS m/lT ATE RIA L S -LTX AT XT REDUCED PRICES !~& SILK VEL YE T JACKET S AT *g, HALF PRICE !! ~& Ix. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has also Purchased Heavy Lines at .lob Prices. He has alsi) JUST OPKNED all the New Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, &c), in S3L. SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. ~m These Colours, now so much worn, have not been procurable for some time btck. In this second ahipment will be found some Very Choice Goods. Also BLACK SILKS, at the old prices ! H. A T X I N S Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT A DISCOUNT. They will b* Sold at about C3T HALF PRICE Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-out at AXY REASONABLE I'KICK. Blankets. Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best makes, and at the Lowest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds i'ok Boy's Weak. at 2s. lid. and 3s. Gd., worth is. to ss. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHER TWEEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -I H. ATKINS. ; IXITCHENS' CELEBRATED BLOOD JL RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS', Queen-street. Wholesale Agents. Sold by Mr. J, Knsox, Chemist, Queen-street: Mr. A. G. Hughks, corner of Shortland and Princes-streets: Mr. Robinson, Chemist, Par nell; Messrs. Hill and Hudson, Victoria-street; and Mr. Fallwell, Otahuhu. Testimonials can be seen on application to the Proprietor, at his residence, top of Wake field-street. The strongest recommendation for this medicine is its own intrinsic worth, as shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well known and much-respected members of our community. The best proof of this is to be found in the large number of testimonials received by the maker thankfully acknowledging the complete restora tion of health experienced by using this panacea. At the request of those already cured, the proprietor now brings the . " Blood Restorer" more prominently before the Public, in the sure and cerUiin hope that this utilising of the gifts of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suifering humanity, by curing long seated disease, and averting threatening sick ness. The want of a reliable remedy for Rheumatism &c., has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. While other means and medicine have been proving themselves vain and delusive, this remedy has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel lingers of disease, and freeing captive man from that deadly em brace. The people are now requested to give the Blood Restorer a fair and impartial trial. And the Propriptor would have it distinctly understood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c, are due entirely to this medicine's wonderful cited, upon the blood, by ita cleansing, purify ing, and invigorating power. Impurity and inactivity of the blood is the cause of most sickness and pain. After a course of this medicine, blood vessels—which have become, as it were, choked up with unhealthy matter—become exhiliarant with pure scarlet life-blood, flowing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the entire system. N.B.—Country Settlers will find in Kitchen's Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Fevers, and builds up the system. Children take it with wonderful results. No household should be without it. George Hulme SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER. MUTTON (Best Quality)— FORE-QUARTERS .. .. 2d. per LEGS & LOINS DO 4d. MUTTON CHOPS .. ..in. BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOIN .. sd. to 6d. RIBS BEEF .. .. 4d. to sd. BOILING BEEF.. 2d. 3d. and 4d. „ BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) Id. zsr PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS! "^8 DEALER IN GAME AND POULTRY. NEXT ALBERT PIOTEL, AXD OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. "XT OT I cWol? R E M~O V A L. J3: R. BULL, Coach Painter and Trimmer, late of Upper Queen-street, has REMOVED to Dur ham-street, next to Buckiand's Sale Yards. Several Light Traps for Sale. FLOUR! POLL ARD!B RA N . The undersigned have For Sale— QAA TONS FLOUR, in Sacks, 100's and 50's, o\}\y viz.,— J. T. Evans and Co., Oamaru Hansell and Co.. Oamaru Inwood, Timaru Cliff, rimaru Parr, Tim«ru Anderson and Co., Dunedin li. Anderson. Dunedin Saunders. Christenurch I BRAN1, POLLARD, MAIZE, j OATS, BARLEY. 1 B. TONES & CO.



AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zkaland). 1 The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, I7th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, __ TTftfld Master. ITY WEST No. 2 WKLLTNGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30ih April, at 7.30. Knglish, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping:, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), -Vlonb. F. Pkltzkk. Monsieur Pelt/er is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. J O H N~~ ""■q~"O~P~P~E~T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either She^p or Cattle Runs. CULTIV AT X D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. AU of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. TT. CARTER'S WAI- ' KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "p OOT E' S T|/|TILANI)A /"IOAL. j Price at the Yard : Per ton. i For Household Use 22s ! For Steaming Purpose (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. lf> 6 Papakura .. 1G 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. U 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 Nev-market., li 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following 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 faction, as the Testimonials will show:— Reniuera, April 23, IS77.—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. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly, T. Shout. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. 1-oote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine ; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it docs not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, le^s attention ; and fourth, I b»li<-.ve the tire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry "Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 3^77. —Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me whr.t I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, arid hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May IS77.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote"s Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—U. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April SO, 1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir, —In reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using yonr Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGIIAM & KI.NG. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. X*TAIKATO /^OAL /COMPANY. NEWMARKET YARDS. F. G. CLAYTON having bsen appointed AGENT for Newmarket, Remuera, Epsom, and Parnkll, will supply the above Superior Coal at the following prices, delivered at a moderate distance :— 5 tons .. 20s. per ton 1 ton .. 225. 6d. per ton cwts. .. Is. 3d. per cwt. N.B,—All orders promptly attended to, and will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. August 11,1877. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL" PROVI 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 Revexe exceeds .. .. .. £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1576 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1 ..'.52,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £50,300. Pet-sons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. nVTATIGNAL FIRE AND MARINE JJI INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This pubelt Local Company Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt axd Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Bra nch OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO MPAN! CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipoing Port to London. Vessels, Freight. Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, Araa:-icu, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lovi ;-.--v Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Jlanas;(?r. J£ E M 0 V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that we have Removed our Office to New Building at our Yards in Custom-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, wher we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally aifordeci. Orders punctually attended to. W. & G. WINSTONE, i C'listoin-houie-sire'; t,



X HEATIIE K.-OYAL. R. J. DeLias Lessee. C. A. Cmz^oLA.. .. .. Manager. EXTRAORDINARY EVENT. The Management has the honour to announce to the public of Auckland ;;iul its vicinity, the FIRST APPEARANCE HERE OF MI S S E ~SI IL V P. O LDE NE, The Qckex ok Exolish Comic Opera, and ir:ii COMPLETE AND IUSNOWNED xLxglish Comic Gptcica Company, FOIv A SEAEiC^ :■' J-^W NIGHTS! l^V COMMENCING C" FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1577. The Company is composed of some of the Best Musical and Histrionic Talent to he found on the English Stage, and comprises the following artistes— MISS EMILY SOLDENS MISS ROSE STELLA. MISS CLARA YKSEY, MiSS OiSSY DTRANT, Mips Le Fevre Wjss Slatkb Miss Daniel • Tvli^s Barkf.r Miss FkkkaKA IVhes Brooke Mips Mokrkij, Miss"Mo>:on Miss St. George Ivsiss Nixoxf. MR. J. C. CAMPBELL. MR. EDWARD MARSHALL MR. JOHN WALLACE MH. EDYYAHD FARLEY MR. J. 11. JARVIKS, MX. R. ALBERTON, tvtk. Guink Mr. Gkttndy Mk. QUIA'TON ]ViK. LAWSC-N Mr. Mason Mb. Makiot, AND OTnEKS. Also, the Great Eccentric Dancer, MDLLE. SARA. Who will appear every .Evening in A GIJAXD Dx\XSE CAKNAVALESQUE. GRAND CIIOHUS AND ORCHESTRA. Mr. C. Yon Giiela .. Musical Director. Mk. John Wallace .. stage Manger. ' SS, OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY NEXT, August 17, When will Vie produced, for the First Time hero, Offenbach's Latest Opera, MAD AME LA RC H 11) UC, As performed by tde Solrlc.oe Company over TWO HUNDRED MIGHTS at the Opera Comiquc, London. During the Season the following Operas Trill be performed :— Mdme. L'Archiduc La Fille de Mmc Angot Chilperic Genevieve de Brabant The Grand Duchess Poulet aiul Pouiette La Belle Helene Trial by Jury. SEASON TICKETS. Season Tickets for the. twelve niprhtp, good for any performance, will be fold at Upton and Co.'s, commencing on Wednesday, at 9 a.m., the sale of which will close most positively on Friday, at noon. Dress Circle 3 <;u:nc.as. Sialls Prices foic Single Nights— Dress Circle Gs. Stalls 4«. Pit 2s. The sale of Single Night, Tickets will com mence at Upton and Co.'s, on Fridny, at twelve o'clock, where seats can be booked without extra charge. A L ~~B E X T HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, 15TII AUGfST. GRA ND ENTE R TAIN MS N T Will be given by the Members of the NAVAL BRIGADE VARIETY TROUPE, In ,the above Hall. To conclude- with a QUADRILLE PARTY for holders of First and Second-class Tickets. Admission :—Back Seats, Od; Second Seats. Is ; First Seats, 2s. ' ,4~ UC X LAND INSTITUTE xi. The First of the following Three EXPERI MENTAL LECTURES, by Mr H. A. Severn, under the auspices of the Auckland Institute, w?Ji, oe given j n the Museum Building? on WEDNESDAY, the 15th inst. T. Aspect of the Solar System *vhen comp to the Stars; fully illustrated. 11. Galvanism, Magnetism, Eleotro-magneti and Induction—their uses, resemblances, and differences; proved by experiment. 111. Photography—its practice, and value to scientific advancement; with experi mental illustrations. Admission, 2s. Doors open at 7.30; lecture to commence at 8 p.m. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. Q N S A L jT t Pee " Ceara," " Miss Kilmansegg" " Pairlie," " Oamille," aitd Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 601b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. U „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 11 ~ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., High-street axd Vulcan Lane. ON S A" L E, AND TO AKR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and cases Sardins, ha'f and quarter tins. &c, &c, &c. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. ID O T T E R & C~O7, DURHAM-STREET. HAVE ON SALE: GO doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement SOO bags Salt, fine and Coarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (Relmont 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, half-nhests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, U to 240z. Boiled and Raw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nail?. 1 end 1J inch Sardines, i and J'g (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Colmajn'g and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. 4c P. Sauce Dr. Townshend'H Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Butter. &c, &c. T0 STAND A.T EPSOM liy£f-J^& THIS SEAyON. The Trotting Stallion "YOUNG PEKFOR.VIER." Painted Cards will give farther information. Prises for his Produce will bo placed at the disposal of the Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation oi: Auckland.- -Apnlv to ISAAC GWYN'NE, Pi-ince Albert Hotel, Epsom g