The Evening Star.

Vol. YIIJ.-Fo. 2,413.

AUCKLAND, IT.Z., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1877.

PRICE : OFE PENTST.



MAIL STEAM "^ssailw' SHIP COMPANY. JOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw 'Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, 7H. C. DEA7M3ORNE, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES "DAY, December 19, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage -apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ■«SasSZYnOR SYDNEY~AND MEL- J|||g|;JD bourne. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, rand Sydney on the 18th; due here on the 23rd instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 11,1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time T^ble —December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. -Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taranaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 'Wkll'ngton Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen .ofjiEET Wharf. Taupo . .. 20th, 4 p.m. — "WaNAKA.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS^ Taupo .. Monday, 17ch, 5 p.m. — "Wanaka .. Tuesday, 25th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.: Wednes., 19th, 12 noon. — esr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 ncr cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. BS&gfe^ (HHRISTMAS EXCURSION TO THE WEST COAST "^^^^^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), a.nd 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, Rreak sea, 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 Bluff 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 Li&fc will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, as the hest berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. sjvi-s^ X>ARLIAMENTA RY RATES to river head. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fa«e.s 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. & qg&te^ IJI »R THE HOT SPRINGS, isP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkr, 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 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 witn ■nt a shipping note. For freight or passage aP^^™. g0N _ ,~& g^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM !|§§p^!O RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— _, , , From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini-3 p.m. S.s. G^mim- & ,sa*fe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA l|||p^-O WATERS. FOR KATPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKATTARA. TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVIIiIiE. The 5.9. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving DargaviUe > a he return trips every Wednesday and Friday iiorning s tide. v , Passengers .cave Auckland, per LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou Mondays and BWfcgß^ & SQ^ Hed Office. Wharf. *s&fe?^ TXrAIKATO STEAM H A VI 2||S^' W GATION & COAL MINING ' WIWBrCOMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE: Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight . Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, and FndalNlw<Sstle to Hamilton ' Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato-Monday, Wednesday, Per steamer Delta-Tuesday, Thursday, and SatUrda^a^lton m to Newcastle. My>atl°Sandra to Newcastle. Per steamer wlikato-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fares .--Newcastle" to Hamilton, cabin 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, 4s,^ NZ SCH BRFF, Secretary. Fort-«t.rtwt. 15th November. 1877. — ~sr~T Tfn (5 R~ S A L xj, *^^^^^ A SCREW STEAMER, 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on ly?at draught, and with small consumption OI iuei. SiFor further particulars, ap^ y A ° ITKEN - Land Agent. 0" ii^Sfc^ "CIXCURSIONtoWAIVVEKA j|||£^JLLi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. : Return Tickets, 10s. & gON>



rtij,^ mHE NEW ZEALAND J&afcgi^j. JL SHIPPING COMPANY lf||||^' (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA.. 898 W AIM ATE ..1757 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 12271 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade hetween the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and. arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the. colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. *g^2^ "P'OR LONDON DIRECT JsglgijglljESj The only regular trader ana pEssMsti'ij.^jsi favourite" clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, 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. <LTMTTED). Agents. ipOR LONDON DIRECT. iJRN^jKy^TO FOLLOW THE SHIP * CITY OF ;gg^y^gg|||^ Auckland.' ' ——■— The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, and is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. -g^V THIRST SHIP FOR LON ■alllllllllpi The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C Auxd, Commander. This vessel, having all her cararo engaged, will be despatched on or about the 22nd of DECEM BER. A few more cabins are still disengaged, for which early application should be made. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be avrane-ed at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO.,} Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co. •sss^Tp ° R W A i U X U. ••-asHss^ee' Thß s g TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. . Dec. 15—Saturday, 12 noon 15—Saturday, 4.30 p.m. 18—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 19—Wednes., 8:30 a.m. 20—Thursday, 4.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, 9 p.m. 22—Saturday, 7.45 p.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills oh Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss: Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to 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 prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. dStab*^ QfEAM""COMMUNICATION "liSjS^O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "i^^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland — Friday, 14th December. 7 p.m. From Thames — Saturday, 15th December, 1.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agent 3. •Sita**-^ IJIOR RUSSELL, WANGA j||||§^ JP EOA, 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 place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY IVTorning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. ■FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND i TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The e.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A.. MoGRTWOR. Manager. CJTEAM TO THE WADE . f;?Xs> J3 AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — „ , From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 19th, 6 p.m. Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st, 7 a.m. i From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage aP-P^JW & SQN . ,6^^^. QTEAM ON THE KAIPAKA. TheS-S- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at mnction ofKaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers,, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on WFor n po d rty 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 tor Port Otamateaon Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. Twrrvvn a v £&• This Service commences on MONDAY, th May * J. CASEY & SON. o R waTu k v. TheP'S" OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as tinder :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec ■ Dec 5-Saturday, 12 noon 15-Saturday, I p.m. i Monday. 2 p.m. 17—Monday, 6 p.m. ,Q We"nes , 4pm. 20-Thursday. 10a.m. Saturday.^7.4s a.m. 22-Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Head 3 and Whatipu Saw-mills- Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. . Weather and other circum stances permittit> ? KrsTo collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sib Din. ASctionMart will be attended to^ rqs _



■ «gSg|^QTEAM: T0 THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS a'-e now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s Cd. and 03. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Friday, 5.30 p,na. Durham—Sunday, 10 p.m. From Thames — Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for good" or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. i nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. .T. EDWARDS, Agent. Boots i Boots i i Boots ! s i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephkns and Caktek), 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 OP Gentlemen's, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and Children's tiSms^W made to order. $a. Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. THOS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREEt, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. -ARN OCX BROTHERS, vSOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased from £5 to £6 per ton. BE E 'H' " I "V E", SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and •s3K> Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them f^Ss an(i tne Public that they have Removed *??gr to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. "JM.ELDRUM & OON, Shortlanp-street E~D WIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER. . Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Drap-r. ENGLISH AND _ O o^ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made ■x^'b Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES fj|l In every Branch at Lowest ****" of Auckland Prices! "-—-" The Trade. *** Stationery Department.-Tn future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGEI?. PARNELL. 171 ISH ER" AND CO., JC Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all'parts of the colony upon receipt o" order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. II A S. L A~ V E E, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber JJParh. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. T^ O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 1861.] W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful! supply of the purest water, he is enabled, to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in a^y colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUS'E-STREBT 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. i Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &C^ &O. &P. U" R. M c N AB, • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. US' S H; I P P I N G SPPPLISD. "Bl PC L A R X, • - SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehukga. E O R « E A X E R• S, Freeman's Bat SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. - T AN D J. S O P P E T, V* Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Anoklnnrl. [Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, c HOUSE and SHIP ; PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a *Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. -jyF 0 N U M E N T A L. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co.. in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to rece'veashareof patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. JEvery kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. £ST Note the Address— ; JAMES H. BUCHANAN, 1 Victoria-street East, Same |as side Greyhound Hotel.



Estate and Commission Agent, £ T R. SANDERSON, % [3 (j^J f __—r g 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, a . Gold Mining^ Shares," g O Freehold, and ofcher Property,. > 5 Bought and Sold on a g Commission. P MORTGAGES,"~LO.»NS. &C, <! pf arranged. p a No Charge to Lender. d y -rr > § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, d _cq Auckland. % Land and Investment Agent. ORGANS! AKGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). G O OD S. J. M. McLACHLAN, _218, Queen-street, Has Just imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMRR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E R V )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds w )(—~r=;;=:;x;=::=: Auckland. These Goods were select°d by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26. 1877. 1%/r R. ¥. TRAF* OR T, SURGEON i| gir»igyga^ Wakefikld- DENTIST, QW§SS| street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtiftoial T«fith ffrom Onw to a Fnll Sot) 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. 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. I\TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL .±S VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and "lbs. ; Sheet Zinc, Sponting of all kinds, Tin 3late3, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. '&&. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. !£k Works:— Victoria-street Auckland. TTAMES BUTCHER, pj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat O'* iir.nnt). at reasonable rates. EKCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled r.nd Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak office Wyndham-Rtrfiet. A RISE JUPITER~A.ND SNUFF THE ±±. MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £ I each, direct from tiik United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. JOHN K. SMITH, BUTCHER, PARNELL, HAS REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES ADJOINING THE " BARREL." J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded hy the Parnell public, and to announce his Removal to Lar<<e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fare": — Legs of Mutton, 4d. per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton, 2Jd. per lb. Loins Mutton, 3£d- to 4d. per lb. Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. JAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55.,- in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. G~ £5 A Si D~^ S, 9 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. IT A MIL TON, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always" on Stock a complete assortmeri of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety, Agent: Auckland Evenina Star. f^ LAR X E BSOTIE \J (LATE CROMBIE'B) ROYAI. FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits takea jnßtantane.oualy. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Oppasite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Slock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc ob cost for cash. RE S H SHIPMENTS. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, S2U POUK DOOES FROM THE UNION BANK



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interne—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ■m/fONEY to LEND in large or small i-vJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-offlce. " ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ii 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- ~,, Wa/ ,i r Total amount ing over rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. HRE NF R TITd B'R'O S. Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. Sec... Sec. CHRISTMAS IVTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS I i.l GIFTS.! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAED WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VD2W, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET ACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton. J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate.i mO ARRIVE, Ex TRANSIT, @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. "XT E L S O N W O P S, Ex TARANAKI: 6 bales PRIME QUALITY HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. "TVT OTICE Of1 RE M O V"A~L. J_^ Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that ho has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. TK. 6 I L L"M A N", • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return bis sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK Of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. ' R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City -CoTincil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly., fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qneen-streot' I L L I A M M ©7R G A N, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, newmarket. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selgcSion 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 Losvest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—.Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well : known quality and style, on the shortest notice. \ isitS* Goods forwarded to [any part of tie [ dun try. • W A IT E • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. has procused the most complete modern Machi fiery, anil: 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 STREKT, Auckland, near Heaaus's Shoe Fact&ry. - The Trade Supplied. AiL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr-3y Leydon. PHTLLIPPS A3tD SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils1 Turpentine, Colours, Vajaishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Coicsars and Brushes. Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Framo and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefulll packed,-95 & S7, QUS&EN-STREEIT,



TOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large' Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PABTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a gTea-fc number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers HOTEL For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good staMing, and out.buildings, every covenienee, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—lf. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. FOR SALK, a Oomfortable4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by ' 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c. No. 21. Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Coiitage in Spring-, bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a G6od Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Little Ho\i3e, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £2S?per annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market) House. RC. GR EE N W0 O D • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-ia»-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House?; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land,. &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Instates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-house. 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. Rr\ r\ \ Out-door . V^. VTREENWOOD,) Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland._ mAUPIRI COAL MINING " COM- X PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .: .. .. 40s. Slacfe 203. 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, andressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers willplnase for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Vapakura .. 38/4. Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dmry .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. B~~KY O¥ ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manages. Coal Company. Newmaeket Yaeds. F. G. . CLAY TO N Is prenared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tonSj 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. 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. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject tospecial arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldbon, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to W. S. LA¥RIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ]^ew Season's Teas "THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best 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/ $ ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 ft. 3—Many rare Black Teas* 3/ $ S>. ' 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ Ibv On Parcels of 6R>3. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ ft. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they 3upplyin ■ f eriot articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Peoplss Tea Warehouse, Op-posite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STRKET, Short %. A3SD, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. ! ELLIN G O F F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform theii friends and the public that they have resolvec to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell under cost price, a great Variety of Englisl and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos Plated Goods, Wools, all shades^ and a lot o General Goods, which will be found cheape: than any house in town. No reasonable offe refused.—Nqto the address: Jas. Ah Kew & Co, next to. City Hall A?cade, Q\iee.n/«treet. »



The Bazaar IN THE CITY MARK.ii1,- IW AID OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST GRUBCS, HAS BEEN OPENED THIS DAY (THURSDAY), AND WILL CONTINUE OPEN TO-MORP,dW AN&» SATURDAY, ?kom 2to^op.sT.'- ADMISSION ..; ...- ONE-SHILLING* BSThe Stock includes a Large Assortment of Useful and Fancy Articles, Toys, Underclothing-•-' General Wearing Apparel. Sec. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buiidinga of every description and Contents' Insured. Wool from Sheep's Sack or Shipping-Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gnm, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Slanritius. the Island &c. LOWMST CURISJENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. XTEW ZEALAWJJ INSURANCE XII COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ... £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund .. ~ .. £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIXE of every * description of Property raay be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyag» or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight InwEred, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arran-gements. ffiar Losskp PRO3vtFTi,v Paid. OTORftii: P. PTRKCW Manager. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA,- ; [ESTABLISHED 1869!]: NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasibie Lip Assurance Endowment and* Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in AuaitKALAaiA, it was the first to free Lifw Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1569, and or some time after, were imposed hy other Societies-on their membere. Its Policies are Indefeasible fron* date of , issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as- to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information; on application to VVM. TRIMBLE, Ta-avelfcng Agent: or, to WILLIAM T. J. BEILL,. General Agent for New Zealand. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PS^VI- J\. DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE,, fee. NEW ZEALAND BBANCSr. 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 Socirty is the correct designation of the oldest Mutii&l Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,003,000. The New business for the year 1876 was- 4559 proposals accepted and completed, ass-uring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300, • Persons assuring with this offioe share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary, Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders _^ r\ N S~~ A L E . DUFFTELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONIMS, . & TOMBRADLS. TAIT BROTHERS Maebltc, Stone, and Tombrail "Works. . Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c., renewed in cemeteries - All work guaranteed. Designs , and prices sent free by post. Inspectiondnyited ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, - SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N B R©■ S. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, WheatmeaJ Maizemeal, &c. . ■ ~, Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &q, ground. , T>OTTER & C 0.,. DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE.: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salf 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8.,. Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice . 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Oolman'sDiS.F. Mustard ; 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Bleme Kairins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs . 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails . White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw ■ Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, £ and J'a (Albert's) Herrings, Sain-on. Cornflour, Arrowroot " Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting; Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powdei Flour, Bran, Sbarpa Potatoes. &C...&C. GrUTHRIE & jLaRNACH'S. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & W9ODWARE tfACTORIESi COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, QNEHUNG.&--* ---300 bag3-good FEED OATS 50 tons-Anderson's DUNEDI^T FLOSTR, 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks. BRAN. • Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods?— Smokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Beards * Washing' Boards, Butter Firkias. Qhse^Q Presses, &c. ass~ Inspection Invitep. JAMES W. WALLER, ;■ • MANAGSRv id