The Evening Star.

Vol. Till -Fo. 2,891

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1877.

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eS^fe>~P ACIFIC MAIL STEAM- j •&SZ&&3-' SHIp COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. , I The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, H. Chevalier, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on "WEDNES DAY next, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying T1.8.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. aaikfe^lT'Oß SYDNEY AND MEL- Jllllgj^JL 1 BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland. November S, 1877. IT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, "wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taranaki Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m.i 3.15 p.m. Well'ngton Wednes., 21st, 8.30 a.m.j 7 a.m. Hawea .J Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m.; 12 noon. Wanaka .. lOn arrival English Mail.i — *TOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ImA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queex oritEET 'Wharf. Taupo Thursday, 29th, 4p.m.i — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OFTsLANDS. ~ 'Ta UFO 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. 'Rotorda.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — tsr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. MENTARY BATES «3g|Bi||; ~t to riverhead. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Singlk Fawes 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. ■T. CASEY &■ SON. •«^fefe^ T1 >R THE HOT SPRINGS, Jgjg|fe§: gj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland eveiT Tuesday, Thursday, and .Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahuraxgi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday .■at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday.' Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with uta shipping note. For freight or passage apply c t0 gEY & =€Sk^a^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA Ig^^-^ WATERS. KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY 'Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he retuin trips every Wednesday and Friday viornings tide. Passenr^n ieave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays &> d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. «as**^ QTEAM TO AND FROM jllßg^O RIVERHEAD TWICE -aSsSSa*' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave a? under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. «£2*fe^ TJCTAIKATO STEAM JNAVI. llil3S££^ vV GATION & COAL MINING "i^^^COMPANY (LIMITED). timeTtablei Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Camoridge. 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. Pea: 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. Farks :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 33., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, *~ deck, ds.^^ SCHERFFj Secretary. Fort-street, loth November. 1877. W A I U X U. **^^^S* The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday. 6 p.m. 90—Tuesday, 4.3" p.m. 21—Wednesday. 9 a.m. 22—Thursday, 5.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 10 p.m. "21 Saturday, 7.15 a.m. 21—Saturday, 12 noon 27—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 27—Tuesday, 2 p.m. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 59—Thursday. 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu 3lills on Friday, at S a.m. . Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn 9' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, os: Single, 3s Cd. 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., wiU meet Onehungaor Newmarket. «Sri*ss^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WASGA JSIIiiiw -A? 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 Omce on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Btrictly 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 FRIDAY at o p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANC4A. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave a3 follows :— Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager.



~k i CNTEAM TO LONDON, ! riß^^^S. VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ..^liiJWsF'^^ The Pacific Steam Naviga ss^^^sssjs tion Company's magnificent steamer cuzco, I 3,845 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective. i will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth i December ; and MELBOURNE, on TUESDAY, the 18th December, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any 1 steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete chai-acter. This .vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. STAD AMSTERDAM, in February. S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, early in April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. gTIHRISTMAS EXCURSION 3023»g;*0 TO THE WEST COAST °«££33ggSS» SOUNDS> The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranga (14th), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 4S hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and will eavefor Northern Ports about the 3rd January, mving 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 & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. •SfcaS^ A UCK LXND STEAM ;s|||S|g; ±3L PACKET CO. (LIMITED). The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port on MONDAY, 19th instant, at 4.30 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. COMMUNICATION JiajfeStlO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'sa^ sSgTPF, THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under: — From Auckland— Monclny, 19th November, 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 20th November, 12 noon Wednesday. 21st November, 12.30 p.m. Thursday, 22nd November, 2 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, at 4 p m. Saturday, 24th November, 4.30 p.m. From Thames — Saturday, 17th November, 4 p.m. Monday, 19th November, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. 20th November, 6p.m. Wednesday, 21st November, at 6.30 p.m. Friday, 23rd November. 8.30 a.m. Saturday, 21th November, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents.^ «^|- QTEAiM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Tim c T a bie. From Auckland— Durham —Saturday. 11 p.m. Lalla Ilookh—Monday, 9 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Durham—Monday, 3.30 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. y 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 (Rent Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewg^ NBUTT> Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. ~7Z~Zr "CIIRST WOOL SHIP FOR I=%*|jg^v JD LONDON. The fine clipper ship ■""*"' FAMENOTH, 93° tons register, W. C. Atxld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercarao engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. Tne ship will be open for inspection from 10 to For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply 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. > +T , Freights can be arranged at the ofiices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& C 0.,) and Co. gggkgi^QTEAM Q y THE KAIPA~RX 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 morn nar'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, ana for Fort Albert on Mondays. , t^xtt%a-it £g~ This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. y CASEY & SQN> ~^TST TH O R LEVU XA. JD Tlie Regular Tiader sS&^sSSSI MAZEPPA, F M Gvrraway, Master, will sail for the above port on MONDAY, 19th November. For freight or Passageapply^ &r -~Ki Tm O R SALE, A SCREW STEAMER, jhTv i/i^Msßi 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. AITKEN, Land Agent. TPIOR LONDON DIRECT. I The only regular trader ana W^^^^sm f avO urite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to load, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 24, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. • (LIMITED). Agents. TX7~ C U L P A N X V • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET.



I Boots; JlJootsij Bootsm DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CAR T E R (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing: to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop. Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted' Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. 35L Note the Address- Do If* Carter, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOK TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. D_,.u teh Cheese. JUST LANDED, Ex ' Otaki,' TWENTY- FIVE CASES OF . PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, SINCLAIR'S PRIME BELFAST BACON. Tjl TTEWIN & "OROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE 1 POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established lSGi.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and 'nishedi All "Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses ayed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed ; Feathera d.\edin any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at Cd. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ?.r dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. ______ AR N O C~K BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U H E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all lands Taliow. Highest Price } " £given. Bones purchased at from £5 to «3 per ton. IL S~ X 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 Front 3, Office Fittings, fee, fee. /GEORGE AXE RS, \JC Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. AMES BUTCH ER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas] t and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or -uncut), at reasonable rates. AY OF ISLA ND S COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. R. M C N A B, © Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. &2F Shipping Supplied. *_& HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. P— c L ARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehuxga. AQJ PECIALTY KIT WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "©a There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own Jivention for saving time. U R X I S H BAT H~S~! 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 oth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.— In 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 YouDg Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-oni 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price aa Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £i Is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Clos_s, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to OTHcnd 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-street.



Estate and Commission* Agext, t T K. SANDERSON, £ 2a Bank and Insurance Shakes, o Gold Mixing Shares, g j O Freehold, and other Property, > i £ Bought and Sold on 2 £j Commission. MORTGAGBSS,~LOANS. &C, < X - arranged. p tj No Charge_to Lender- c! § Office: 1-1, Insurance Buildings, o a Auckland. ,a Land and Investment Agent. AK6ANSI AKGANS! I MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Waeehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). IW"EW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. MoLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEVV SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing1 the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel'Tweeds in )(scrscrr; icst— JL-aoU-lli^lCL. ! These Goods were selector! Hp ivr.. M.i^oWan 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. ~W A I T E • WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet -his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted fo 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. Lcydon. I L L I A M M ORGAN, 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. See., of hia well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. K^ Goods forwarded to any part of the coun try. __ "FT AMILTO N, WAIK AT 0. SANDES~& CO.. CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drug 3, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c., &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. CST Agent: Auckland Evening Star. |71 11 E S H SHI MEN T S JO GSO CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, j Bgx, TOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. H. M. B RGADGATE ' FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he I 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 hay« 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 as in the past, these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powfler; Watt's Fullers Earth Powder (the great beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and "Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pill?, Nos. 1 and 2, I Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. AL O V E T % • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WKLLEBLKY-STREF.T. 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 advance on cost for cash. TG. S A N D E S, c SURVEYOR, Waikato. i 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. _ - G a COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. ALKAWAU 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, &o &c. TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING Zj 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. 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. (2 E L L I N G OFF. O JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, 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. AhKew& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.



: Samuel Coombes & Co., While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating' and generous public for the support they have received since they have been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, having just added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious FITTING-ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaving the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making at once the MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The StocK of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. IJ3L To the Woi-Idng Man we oii>r Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for O.ve Guinea. All other Measurements'equally cheao. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expo perienced Workmen. cr.fj.inru~.i2/Xi \jKJKnxxxrJXß~~cc~&\Jl "Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith He'rnet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear, 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, Is. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at Is. 6d. to 2s. Cd. 2000 Boys' Straw Hat?, at Is. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. Gd. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. SAMUUL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. -j^~~Cf T^ _ I C El MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .— per fl>. Fore-quarters Mutton _ *2d. „ Leg 3 and Loins 4d. ~ Boiling Leef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef - id. „ Prime Cut Beef . _, Sd. „ Chops and Sausages Id. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Cd. „ Lhinb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 2os. per 100tb3. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. "W^aikato 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 ton. 203. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. .. ._ *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. AIK AT O COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons... .17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 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 Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ;_ or to W. S. LAURIn>, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. HASH TO N & SON, O HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alber>streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nme-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. , _ , , GREAT SOUTH RO AD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more. lots. NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated a^d commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-street. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apply to H. A3HTON & SON. 8, New Zoaland Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NKVVTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. -~ . . QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioming Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and coin modious Stores in Custom-house-street. ±he Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. _ , Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. HAS. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. ~ ~~ tt Ti* mi_ ,-. _rt ■»-» .1-. wnnH • SPRIG OF SHI - ( Merc"this Season at the Farm of theu ?i < t .a travel the surrounding cali n< ucem offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and Q en's Redou Tuesday—Tuakau an(J Pukekohe. Wednesdas'—Drury and i-apakura. Frid ay—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares, £1; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. it_ For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt.



JX or th .A. uckland DISTRICT RACES, TO BE HELD AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 21st and 22xd NOVEMBER. Stewards : Mr. George Clark Mr. Taurau Kukupa Mr. E. Mitchelson Mr. C. H. Croxton Mr. P. Netana Mr. J. Quirk Mr. R. F. Spencer Mr. H. Dunn Mr. Wm. Marriner Mr. R. Masefleld. Judge: Starter: Doctor Norton. Mr. A. Bonar. Clerk of the Coxjrpe : Mr. Leslie Marriner. Haxdicapper : Mr, Wm. PercivaL FIRST DAY. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys. Entrance. 1 soy. Weight for age. Distance, 1} miles. For all Horses that have never won an advertised race, WANGAREICUP HURDLE RACE, of 20 soys Entrance, 1 soy. Welter weight for age Distance, 2 miles; over eight flights o hurdles 3fc 6 in. t\>r all horses that have never won a Hurdle Race previous to starting. DARGAVILLE CUP, of 30 soys. Weight for age. Distance, two niiles. Entrance, 2 soys. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old, 71b.; 4 years, 101b.; 5 years, 141b.; 6 years and aged, 2Hb. Winners of any race value 30 soys., 71b. extra ;50 soys., 141b5.; 100 soys., 211bs. NATIVE EACE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. For horses to be the bona fide property of and ridden by Natives. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weiarhts. Second horse to save his stakes Post entry. BUSHMAN'S PURSE, of 15 sov3. Entrance 15s. For all horses the property, on Ist Oct., of Settlers living North of the Whau. Winner of Maiden Plate or Dargaville Cup, 71b. extra of both, 141b. Welter weisht for age. PONY RACE, of 5 soys. Entrance, 10s. For stone rilb.s."aT?6w¥?('T6¥l^Vei^?axxW l ej^li{,.9 hands. Distance. 1 mile. Post entry. SECOND'DAY. HOKIANGA CUP HURDLE RACE (Handi cap), of 25 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Accept ance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles 3 feet 6 inches. • Second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Handicap to appear by 8 o'clock on night of First Day's Races. SETTLKRS" PURSE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Welter o weight for age. Distance, 2 miles. For h rsea the bona fide property on Ist October of Settlers North of the Whau. Winner of weight for age race at this meeting to carry .7 lb., of two such 14 lb. extra. NATIVE SCURRY, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. 1 mile heats. For horses owned and ridden by Nal yes. Catch weights. Second horse to say his stakes. Post entry. KAIPARA HANDICAP, of 25 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. J* cceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1£ miles. Handicap to appear by 8 o'clock on night of First Day's Races. FORESTERS' PLATE, of 10 soys. Entrance 10s. Distance, 1 mile. Catch weights. Post entry. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 10 soys. En trance, 103. Distance, 1 miie. RULES AND REGULATIONS. To be run under the rules of the Auckland Raring Club. No entry will be received for any of the Races except upon this condition, that all disputes, claims, or objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appoint:—their decision on all point connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. Entries, not otherwise specified, on Tuesday 20th November. Qualification fee, 1 soy. W. B. BUCKHURST Secretary.^ TiTAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL, J3I KOHIMARAMARA. Tenders will be received at the Custom House, Auckland, up to noon of the3oth Novem ber, for Supplying Provisions to the Naval Training School at Kohimaramara. Form of tender and conditions can be seen at the Custom Ho«se, and an/ further particulars can be obtained from me. The lowest or any other tender not necces" sarUy accepted. G. B. BRETON, Manager. TZ" AIPAR A-P UN UI RAILWAY. BRIDGE, PAINTING CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 13th November, 1577. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon on SATURDAY, 21th. November, for Painting Bridges, from Mercer to Ohaupo. • Specifications and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Newcastle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, ■ District Engineer. TWTEW ZEALAND RAILWAY. COAL OR COKE. Public Works Office. Wellington. 18th October, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office until NOON on TUESDAX, the 20th November, 1877. for the supply of Coal or COKE from the Ist January to 31st December, 1878. to the Railways at Kaipara and Punui. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked out side " Tender for Coal." Specification and forms of tender can be seen at the offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chie'f. T^EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. COAL OR COKE. Public Works Office, Wellington, 18th October, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, the 20th November, 1877, for the supply of Coal or Coke from the Ist January to 31st December. 187S, to the Railways at Napier, Wellington, Foxton, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Greymouth, Westport, Nelson, Pic ton, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, Port Chalmers, and Invercargill. They must be addressed to the Hon. the "Minister for Public Works, Wel lington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." Specifications and form of tender can be seen at the Offices of Railway Managers. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be made payable in Wellington in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, and not to bearer or orHer. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted.. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. mHEOfAHUPIU PUBLIC HALi, CO. JL will receive Tenders until 7 p.m. on TUESDAY, 27th instant, for the supply of 40,000 First-class Shingles. Specifications can be seen at Mr. John Hall's Store, Otahuhu. F. FALWELL, Secretary. fITENDERS for the Erection of a School ■ House at Whata Whata will be received at the office of the Board of Education. Wrndham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 6th December next. Plans and Specifications at the office of the Board and at Mr Day's residence, Whata Whata. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TTbUNTY OF W A ITEM AT A. DEVONPORT AND OKURA ROAD. Tenders are required by Noon of THURS DAY, the 2>nd instant, addressed to me for certain Works on the above Road, according to Specifications and Plans, which may be seen at my office, and at the residence of Mr. Thos. Seaman, Takapuna. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman County Council. Devonport, November 15,1877.



Theatre Royal. Proprietor .. "i^S3^wS^r*^ f R. J. DeLias PRONOUNCED SUCCESS OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAYARES. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Shakespeare's Tragedy, in 5 acts, OTHELLO ! .OTHELLO! OTHELLO! Mr. MORTON TAVARES as IAGO! Pronounced by the London Critics the finest impersonation of that character extant. Desdemona Mrs. M. Tavares MONDAY EVENING, HAMLET ! Hamlet Mr. M.Tavakes jOphclia Mrs. M. Tavakes Piuces of Admission' :— Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. L GALL L R US ,RI T M T - V,N S V ■A mJ A YTHE TEST G L /^OURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3975. The FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY of the above Court will be Celebrated on the 26th DECEMBER (Boxiug Day). A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-street Hall for the DOMAIN, where SPOUTS are to be held during the day. An Efficient Band-in attendance. In the EVENING, a SOIREE and BALL Will take place, in the Choral Hall. Tea on the Table at G. 30 p.m.; Dancing to commence at 9. V Full particulars of Sports, &c, in future advertisements. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Three Shillings EACH, can be obtained from any member of the Committee ; Bro. Holland, Queen-street; Bro. Auger, Parnell; or W. GODWIN, Secretary to the Committee. MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE CONCERT.—ChoraI Hall. MONDAY EVENING, At Eight p.m. Punctually. OVERTURE to " Zampa ;" TRIO, by Mozart. 66 "ONOCH ARDEN'S DREAM," JUj " The Fisherman's Song." 6fe \%T ITHIN THE GROVE'S V? DEEP SHADOW." "THE FLOWER GIR L." 6fc QAILOR BOY'S FAREWELL," k3 "I Fear No Foe." 66 ipi UARDA CHE BIANCA LUNA,' \JC " THE BANJO." 46 rp H E SHA D 0 W S0 N Q." _!.. " The Lover and the Bird." 66 mHE MESSAGE," "THE STORM," - -JL " WHEN SPARROWS BUILD." 6femHE CHAFER S." JL " Soldier's Love ;" "or Love is all a Hum, Hum, Hum." ISTJRIBUTION OF PRIZES gIN THE INTERVAL. miCKETS, 3s^ 2s^ Is^ should be y secured at once. To be had at Wayte's, Champtaloup's, Brown's, Tnrrell's, F. G. Ewing ton, Taite, and R,obinson's, Parnell. npHE Special Tickits for Members 1 of the A.A.A. Club, at Wayte's and the Institute only, To-morrow, and before 3 p.m. on Monday. ttooks of: the woeds and £> PRIZES, Sixpence each in the Hall. A~~T THE^CHORAIT'HALL, Monday, 8 p.m. punctually. jpTll O R~A L HALL. SUNDAY EVENING, Nov. 18, 1577. MR. CHARLES B RIGHT'S last lecture, Free Thought v. Fettered Thought. admission—free. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 p.m. Collection to defray expenses. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. The ART EXHIBITION will open in the. Museum Building on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their work 3by November Bth. J. SYMONS, Hon. Sec. jSTew Season's Teas, " THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas —the beat that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea. 2/ $ Ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 # Ib. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ ft. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ Ib. On Parcels of 6lbs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 hP Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN • STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores:—MAßY-STRBET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET. GRAn.\:.isTowN. { "T^TOTICE.— W. Johnstons begs to in _l3i form his friends and the general public that he will JRe-comraencc Business on Saturr1 fi nest on Premises near his old stand, Victoiid. street, with an Entire New Stock of Roots and Shoes of every description, and respectfully solicits a return of the patronage a j liberally bestowed in the past.- Nov- 11th, 1877. IN THE ESTATES OF MA iXOLM NTCOL & JAMES THOMAS HENUivi, BANKRUPTS. I hereby give notice that I have appointed Mr. JAMES MORTON, of the firm of Grant and Morton, Queen-street Auckland* Auctioneer, to act on my bebalf in the collecting and getting in the property aad other assets bc-ioi^'rnß to the Estates of ilie aboveuamed Bank' -u^s; and I request tiiat all Accounts duo i,ui i/i« said Estatps uiw^e paid over to Mr, 3ii's. Morton without.delay,, and his receipt ior tbe same will be a sstfljeient discharge. IM'.^-l V*& Say of November, 1577. J. E. POUNDS', Creditors' TrwsteQ o: lUe Estates^