The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z.. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 39, 1877.

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T> EGIT LA B MONTHLY fY, STEAM COIBIUMCATION "«*B»'BETWEK3f AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 22nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSITANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 23. 1877. «Sikfe^ W OTI C E T O W0 O L JfeOs^jJl SHIPPERS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOL shipped in their Steamers to San Fran cisco for NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, on the most favourable terms. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Asrents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table— September, 1577. " CHALMERS, fkoh Man tukau : ____ ._, ... I Latest Steamship. Date of bailing. ( Train. T4.UPO . Monday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 1.15 p.m. WanakA.. Saturday, Sept, 8, 9a.m. 7 a.m. Ha. we a .. Friday, Sept. 1-1, Ip.m.; 1-Jnoon. Takanaki Wed., Sept. 19 3 p.m.; 1.45 p.m. Wix\u v.. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. o.la a.m. Taupo ..' Monday, Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m.! 12 noon. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, FROM QITEBN -3TREET WHABf. , Takanaki Wed., Sept. 5, 1 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. — Hawea .. Wed., October 3, 2 p.m. — FOR NAPIER. WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON. AND PORT CHALMERS, FROM Qtiekx-STREET Wharf. __ ROTORUA..J Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. — Rotorua ..i Tuesday. Oct. 9, i p.m. — forTrussell, bay oflslands. I ' '.' \ TißA.vAia I Monday, Sept. 3. 5 p.m.! Taito ..! Tuesday, Sept. 18, sp.m. — Hawea ..! Monday, Oct. l, sp.m. — FOR SYDNEYT'fkom Quk kn-htp.i-.et Wha kv. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Spt. 23,12 noon. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. R W A 1 U X U. "^=^S* The s.s. TAM O' SRANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Thursday , 9 a.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 P-m. Por Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday. 31st August, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Phantcr to Waiuku and back:—Return, 5s : Single, <>sod. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect, goods loft at the stores or. Messrs. Henderson and Maofarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst tc Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, ntwhnin'fi c,T T^owima.rtrfit. ,=£V*<^ d'TEAJd~COMMUNICATION ?IS§SKrO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND •'^^^P'THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday. 10 a.m. Weather and other «M^^gl^a^gJgg toßt Agents. QTEAM T0 THE THAMES. I^ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Durham— Thursday, 3 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Durham— Saturday, 10 p.m. Not. responsible for good<= or parcels put on hoard without a shipping note^ Manager. TmOR—KUSSEIiL, WAN GA 22&j^~ JP 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=i ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLK will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAi. at 6 p.m. Saloon Fareß, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA <To connect w^th^s^STAFFA for all BAY The 8 s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— August. Wednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A. TVTfireßMfiOß. Managnr. !^^^Tm O R I U X U. TheP' S- OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehnnga— From \\ araku— Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3a 6d; Return, os. a __, tr! , , r Weather and other circumstances I»rmlttoj« Orders to collect Goods lett at Mr. G Auction Mart will be attenned to •^^^UTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The"-S- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Man"-atoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakone, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on For"port* Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Pissenffcrs 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 Imdays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. , rAVnAV ££• This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. T _ CASEY &: SON. ST&AuT: ft a/I- \'V GATION & COALMINING ''^a*COMPAN IV (LIMITKD) -time"tablki Merrer to HamUtOO. . . Per steamer Waikato-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. at (i a.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Per steamer Wailcato-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8.30 a-m^^ SCHERFF , Secretary. Fort-Btrp.et. 21st August. 1577. . I|s§2^-- S l 'RIVE RH RAD T VVICE Oa and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. S.s. Lily—a a.m. S.s. Geinim-3 p.m. S.s. Gem|ni- & QTEAM TO THE WADE £|||E§?>O AND PUHOI. The s.s?. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows:— , , Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland : Saturday Sept-l.Ba.rn. Monday, 5ept.3,1.30 a.m Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday 30th, 6 a.m. Thursday, 30th, 10 p.m. Single fares to Pahoi, 6i. ; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers.



, —Vte^ H , it hOT SPRINGS, i "^^fe: b "•• -V - ■ ANGI,JIATAKANA, | '^ctSßs'^ a,,.. JITTLKOiIAHA. j The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Mahurangi. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with- j Dut a shipping note. | For freight or passage & SOX. ! "~^^ TH*^ LONDON DIRECT. l ■##l|§ltKjb' ' The Superior Iron Clipper SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 692 tons register, James Wards. Master, now loading, arid having a great part oi her cargo onboard will sail as above on or aooutthelsu SEPTEMBER. . ... Shippers are requested to make out their inns of Lading on the " Australian and New Zealand Trade Bill of Lading" forms, copies ot which can he obtained at the oflice ol: the Company. THENE^ZEALANDSHIHPiNC^CO..^ a TEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKATOKA, WHAKAHARA, TEKOPUItU. MITATAT, AKATAPU, MAUNGAWIIARE, andDAR GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensvillc every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville .a the retain trips every Wednesday and Fridar 'vuuiinflf's tide. Passen ' r■■ .save Auckland, per 'LlLii, on Mondays i d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and oargo o .iond-iy* and^rida^ & Ked Office. Wharf. l M E T A B L E. S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 10.00 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. Ids per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Ayrenls. ~^r^T 17^ O X MOKI AN G A 3eSig|%^ JD DIRECT. A33Ss|p^' The Schooner QUEEN, Captain .Toxes, will sail as above on TIIURS DAY next, the 30th hist. For L'l-eiyht or passage apply to I^JCCOL, HENKY & CO., Aeents. -^rp ;, \Y MA R KET NURS ER Y. X C. S. MCDONALD Begs to return his sincere thanks for the liberal patronaao afforded him since he commenced business, especially during the present planting season. Having sold the greater part or his stock he begs to intimate that he will not, hold a Cl«arins?-out Sale, but now otters his surplus Plants, &-.c . &C., at greatly reduced rates, to make room for Spring_Planting. T X, E L AND BRO THE RS, J WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURKKS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leat.icr, 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 .■-hipped to all the Colonies. ■ mo BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM. JL ers, and others. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. , , . Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS>} Tankkrs and Leather MANUFACTURKRa, Anokland. ~r 1 N 1 G » COMMISSION AGKNT, Shoktlaxd-strkkt. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bmindm all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvkkino Star office. Wyndham-af.ront. q q n O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheap, Permanent, and Bright, for Ribbonb, Flannels, Silks, &c. Directions on each bottle. Price Is. and 2s. Grey-street. 9th June, 1877.'- £1,000 JFtl £1,000 BOOTS & * Wi- SHOES, Bought Direct from the Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children s.Superior Boots and Sho^s, ex Spirit of the Dawn and Lombardian, now on sale by the single pair at usual wholesale prices. An extraordinary hue of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s 6d. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired tree ot i*h'irurc* _.. .i —— CLARKSON & CO., Bootmakers, Next toJMr^kdson, Chemist. ED W A R D~ BAR T L E V BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, &c, orepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT -STREET Near Markf.t. JA N D J. S O P P E T, • Frekman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf. Anr.kland. T> U B LIC NOTIFICATIO N. The unner^igned is a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works £ct Also. Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gashtter. Bell-hanger, &c. A. CRAIG, No. S, Wyndham-street. "a lex. kenned y, /-l saddler & harness maker, (Next Albkrt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that helms Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be, glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every dc cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. . mo .BUILDERS & CON TRACTORS. | ■ PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. ]S . -H-ARKER, having started his Steam Machiaery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, ,nt the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest Current Rates. T imp and Sand supplied. Ume a COMBES & DALDY. Agents. Ffur~BHIPPIB^ CONTRACTORS JL AND BUILDERS. KAURI TI M B E R. The undersigned is selling at /jar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES C. Ar~HARRIS, BRITOMART .ROAD, And at the Spit. Napier.



/^ E O B « E AXE RS, I -jr Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of • , \J BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBEP P.ass N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. , Timber in lots jo suit purchasers. tTTTI butch cr, <J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. ! Goods Cleared and Delivered from ships side on ; Shortest Notice. Ballast Sr>n plied. Newcash and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, F:rewooa (cut or uncut), at. reasonable rates. nVT R S L V N D' S IM_ Railway Refreshment Hovse, (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onfthimga are respectfully informed that at the above .rtou.se Meals and Refreshments may oe had at any time during the day. Tea. Coffee, &c, at the_Shortest Notice. Xf7 PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL W • COLOUR. & GLASS MERCHANTS; Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints. Oiis : Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Kg: AS. h, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours ana Brushes, Plate Sheet Crown. Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock a.nd Compass Glasses. Glazed Sashes, J CARSON, House and Land Agent © Rent and Debt Collector, STTfliTßrmv'a -RT-T-.r.TvaK' QrHKV-HrniiCT. ARN OG X BIRTx H£K 8, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. ISH E R AND CO. Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, _ , . Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Honie-cured Bacon. Cornea Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Famines waited_on_injrown or punurds. 1 ~li. R A N D E" R S O N, *J & Broker, Mixing. Estate axd Com mission Agent. Accountant, Auditor, Valuer, &c. Rank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sola, at best r.iai-Ket prices. Mining Companies Books ar.d Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under token. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. i.iie collection of Kents and Accounts, and the management of House Properly undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. Koiw ar.a JLanceci Property bought and sold. Oriiee: -no li, Instirance Buildings, Auckland. CLARKE BROTHERS H/ (LATE CHOMBIE'Bi ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, A'acKtaoa. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life. Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits ta^en instantaneously. Q iTGAN SI Q X CTX-N-S-! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. hoffman & son, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). iftf H. S XI N N E R, VY c BUILDER, CARPENTER, ANT) JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade execnted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office PHt.t.insrP. 8c0... fen. ~T~ L U V~ E I T, __.» TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wem-eslwy-strekt. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that ne has always on hand a Well-selected Stoci: of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and I>oeskins ; also, West of England, Mosjael, and ether Twecas. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before makir.fr np. The Trade supplied at a very small aavacce on cost for cash. i ■^r o t i c c. G. R. McNAB, For Many Years in the Employ of :«lessr=. Cruickshank & Co., Beps leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that ho. has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30. QUEEN-STREKT, wnere he intends keeping a, FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Ok thk Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Ort»ers Punctitally Attekdkd To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. T>ONES ! BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cash as the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j. * ;,. soppkt. HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH will connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge toNgaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. HautaDU. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia. 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu. i p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Monday?, Wericesdaj's, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo ar.d Te Awa rautu, and returning it will leave Alexaiidra. at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays?, and Saturdays, arrivinsr at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, beoxed at kit. J. Soppet's office, >,uecn-street, will be forwaracd with oure and despatch, to be prepaid. \V. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN" SOPPET. No. 8. Queen-street, Auckland Age.nt._ I"~> U L M A N S , PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shovtl and-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. nhi 1 dren'H Portraits taken inßtaxitaDetrosly. o N s A L E j Per "Ckaka," "Miss Kilmaksego" " Faielie," "Camille," aki) Late Arrivals— 190 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 601b. bs.qe. 12 „ OATMEAL. U „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 00 cases CANTERBURY CHEBSB v ti „ BACON & HAMS IS bales NELSON HOPS t. ii. hall & co., ' High-street and Vulcan Lane.



M. H. Fkost.] [George Callwell. Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM- , MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane axD 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 j forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. ~ 8, WYNBH AM-STREET, . — . HOUSE, SHIP, ° AND W m GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fctj ~ — W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts ol the •«? .—, Province. & . """ hj J.H. requests attention cf Builders and r &q otheea to hiii New Glazing Tariff. M Bo —o J. HENDERSON. . . J3 S, WYNDHAM-STREET. HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A LAK.CE and Vakikd Assortment of PAPER HANGINGS OK TEE LATEST DESIGNS. *&, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs. comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, an'i c-.^ory variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, ice. Gilt. Stained, and Venkekkd Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<>.., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &C, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 & 97, QUEKN-STRKKT T>* F. W E B S T E R, JLV'» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: IX3 4UKKN-BTRKET, AUCKLAND. /NTAYt tho TTninn RnnH. c~ "^"iiir^ i: The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines j besr to inform the Public that they will be in a j position to supply Coal in quantity on the open- f ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer ami Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managerat the mine ; ov at the otlice, No. 7, Wyndham-street. Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— o tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s 6d per ton 25 toDs and under 50 tons .. .. 103 fid per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland, August. 11, 1577. filfY RIVER COA L. FOR SALE. IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Qoal for Engineer and Smith work. P. C L A EX, Shipping Agent, Oxeiiunga. T>OOTS, qHOE-S, & QLIPPEHS. R. LITTLE LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM 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 strict 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 made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. «&. Don't forget the A ddress ■- R. LITTLE (Late Fokrmav to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cob. HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! _ The Undersigned are selling SASHES, tOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on band a very large and superior st.cck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Jok Lots of Second-class limber, aIGKEAT Bargain. Woor> Turning in all its B ranchks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low ratee. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. TMPC RT A N T N~TTT IC E. JL E. WAT ER S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his K3T DINING ROOMS -©» have been renovated at great expense, with every reyard to the convenience ot his cus tomers. The LQWER SA]L poN :« tJits mo«t spacious and comiortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room iri the Pro vine • and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room of comfortable size, to prevent over ! Cr°W^EcS£ PR?OMS FOR LADIES ' also up-stairs, to which are attached side oflices '' provided with ablutionary and other conven > fences His Tabie he feels confident needs no 1 recommendation. The liberal patronage ol the Professioaal and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a Period ot over ei'-i-t years i* a guarantee that the Bill of tare is'such as will please the most fa^tidioiis. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SKASON is always to be obtained. British Ms gazines, IWustra 4 and Comic Jour nals, together wit.ii the lead, ig London News rapew, are laid cr. the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with seiue confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the. large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. v w wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants ai-.d Storekeepers, to bis ««««'£ manafacmred Confections, which rival those of ' Xeiiler and the best English makers. He*" removed his Factory to Durham-street Vtest, where he has fitted up all the most modem machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ueen-street._ t —o'U I S F"O U R N l"E~R, I " WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, I VicTORiA-jyraßßir East, m- One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL.



TH OS. J. H A R B U T i, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victokia-STBEET East ana i COBURC-STKEE'I, AUCKLAND. 1 Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or olri ones refilled. * UCKLANT) STEAM CONFECTION - J3^ FACTORY ALBERT-:i'IREET. , E WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inforus the public that the followine; Roods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to noalth : — , Dry Goods. Dry goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations King 3 Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Ghocolatn Creams Fancy Lozeiiges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Hose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice tsengOß Red and "White Cocoa- Bath pipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland, October 26, 187.0.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that; they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir_your obedient servant. Jamks M. Tunny, Provlmcia. Analyst. A MEItICAN SEWING MACHINES, the largest sale in australia. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF 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 solf-ad'listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest: AND WILL EVEX SEW LEATHER; ;t. Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam. Ti\ck, 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. Mnen, or Cotton Thread. It is not, necesscv.y for us to endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. AYe 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, Guagc, Table Clamp, and directionsSfor use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE :— Complete in box £1 os. 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 V Where the 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. charge j. v . B RE.DA. Shoitlandnitreet IyTOTICE TO TRAVELLERS II AIL WAY HOT EL, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival of Each Train at Mercer Station. JAMES~PJDLER, Proprietor. IVTATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGE NCY IN COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Capital : £1,000,000; in 100,000 SHARES OF £10 each First Issue, 50,000 Shares ot £10 each. £000,000, of which 15,000 Shares are Reserved kok Depositonapplication, 10s. per Share ; Payable on Allotment, 10s. per Share. Further Calls, not exceeding in the whole £1 per share, will hereafter from time to time be made, as may be required, but it is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share hi all. The whole issue available in London, viz.. ' 35 000 Shares, are taken up, and held by a 'numerous and wealth proprietary. Head Office of the Company : 16, Lombard street, 8.C., London. Tkustf.es : Charles Magniac, Esq., Chairman of Ino Na tional Bank of New Zealand (Limited). 37, Lombar.d-st.reet, K.C. Vrchibald Orr Kwing, Esq., M.P., ot Balhkmrain, N. B. Bankers: London-Messrs Smith, Payne and Smiths. 1, Lombard-street. 8.C., the Royal Bank ot Scotland, 124, Bishopsgate-strect Within, ScoUand-The Royal Bank of Scotland, Edin burgh, and branches. New Zealand—The National Bank or New Zea land (Limited). Solicitors in Dune-djn: Messrs Sievwright and Stout, Messrs Chapman and .Strode. Brokers : Messrs Gillies, Street and Hislop. This Institution is formed for the purpose of transacting the business of an Investment, and A-encv Company in New Zealand, where it hao large and influential connections, and they pro pose to commence operations forthwith. ££St in« companies of a similar nature in the Colonj Lave been uniformly successful, and there is "ood ivason to believe that the present one will dCThe™orSm abides of association can be seen at the Ortices of the Solicitors, or at the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Prospectus and applications for for Bbaiea can be obtained at the Krokers', or »t any Of the Branches of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), with wkom tho deposit or 10s. per share may be lodged. Duneriir*. Kith A«g»st. \i>'" ■""■jV' UK 1 C E U P X E M 0 V A L. J J SWINNERTON, WOOD TURNER. Has REMOVED to his new premises, ham-street, next to Skakespeare Hotel, laole, WashsUind, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Kofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and j Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers ghives in all sizes.



MONEY JO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. r-ir.t-. Agent. Sl'.o:it!anl-"trec<. I "JI/TONBY TO LEND.—A large sum o i _i?iL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wardg, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. ' Aitkeu, ShoTtJacd-strcet. M" ONEY TO LEN D, en Mortgage, at toe usual raws of Interest.—W. 11. Con i sell, V-ilean La,r;e. It/TONEY to LEND in large or small -».tJI Bums, ax low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, Kirch-street. ; MONEY to LEND on first-class free held security, at low rates of interest.— j R. C. DYER, thortkind-street. i TUTOSTEY TO LEND in large or small JLYJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackfoc and £;«s.s<»>). SolicivorK. ONEY TO LEND en Freehold Security : interest, low.—Apply to Eliozi | Meyer, Sclrjitc'r. 2?, Snortland-street. I H4TONSY TO LEND, ia large or small ■ J3jL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent. | Shortland-streeT.jn.ext the Post-o:Kce._ FOOTE'S' 1 /TIRANDA piOAL. f Price at the Yard : { Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of riot less than o tons) 18s Tfee Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. a. Drnry .. .. 16 a Papakura .. 36 0 Papatoiioi .. 15 0 Otahahu .. v 0 I Onchimsa .. li 0 Nev-market.. 1-1 0 | 'i'he purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Ccai uniform throughout. The Mobster Seam —Fifty-five Feet Thick. The fol'o-wiER TESTIMONIALS r«spectina: this TaiTihi'le ".liberal for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi tlsEoe of their excellence. The Coals are now i:i great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— i RoiK-uera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, i I have given the Miranda Coal you sent rue what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue 1o send the same quality, I shall use it ' constantly.—Yours truly. T. Short j AceklMd, N.Z.. April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to a uj of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. Fi'-et, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it bnrns to very fine ash : third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —1 have the honor to be, yours truly, Heney Wtls?on, 3ngine Driver for llr. James Butcher Auckland," May 7th. I«77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what 1 consider a fair trial, and have found it very goon, and hope to be supplied with the same'in eTery future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find r.lr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or ■■•'.& am: rig pin-poses.—';. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30, 1877.-Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using yov.r Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction-—"We are. Dear Sir, yours truly. Dunningkam & King. •TAMES FOOTE, fIILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. TIT AIX AT O COAL COMPANY. »y OTAHUHU DEPOT. Mr.' JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Otahahu, has this day been appointed SOLE AGENT for j OTAJiui'ir. Penbosk, and Pa patoitoiDistricts, I to supply this Splendid Household Coal. The Ccai is of superior quality, and will be Delivered by the undersigned to any of the above places. The price is very reasonable, and for house hold economy is a great savins. Also, A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Depot, Otahuhu. ] B' RIEKLEY'S ONKHUNGA 'BUSSES j Leaves Onehnng-a— Auckland — I i) a.m". 32 noon 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.io. Sunday: 2(jp in. A p.m.; Spec 8.1 Coaches as peragreeme.pt. JOHN UOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE. Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shepp or Cattle Runs. CULTIV AT E D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, Ard a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of v/hich can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PAKCKIis DELIVERY, and the 800 Icing of Passengers. ON SALE, AND TO AHR I V E.— Eelmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca ■ Snrflins, na!f and quari tins. &c, &c, &c W S. LAURIE. 7. "W YN DHAM-STRKE'f. Tp OTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON H A L E : CO doi-.. Freiseh "Waxed Oelf 300 do-/,. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge tfire Bricks ■2{>o caska "emeut 800 bags Salt, fine and coarse 20 cases Bottled Salt 300 boxes Candles (ReJmont and Gocca?) '/00 boiies Starch. %srhite and blue 50 oases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company's. Manritius, and En ( piish Crashed Loaf Tea, chests. fca.if-"hests. and boxes Fiour (SauTideis. and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Met«l. 1* to 2! ox. Boiled and Ray.- Oil, in drums ■White Lead Sheathir.jr Nails. 1 and 11 inch Sardines, ■'•- and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustai'd (Golmans and Kents) CanaEts, P.ai«ins, Soap, rilue TobivC-cc. Vestas Paper, h/jg Paper Bags Cornflour. Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery. L. & P. Sauce. !>!■. TownshendV SarsaparilJa Whitinfr. Sena. Crystals Soap Po« rcier. Millers Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese. Butter, fee, &c. ir^LOUIt! POLLARD! BRAN "lie unders:'frr.ed have For Sale— OAA'tONS FLOHK in Sacks 100"s and 50*8, O\J\} viz.,- J. T. Evan-, and Co., Oaraaru HasseD and Co.. Oamani lowood, Tima.ru Oliff-, .' imara Parr, Tiauru Anderson and Co., Duneam K. Andersou. Dmseoin Saunder?. Christ church BRAN, POLLARD, lAAIZE, OATS. BARLEY. R TONKS & GO TJT AMIL TO N. WAIK AT O. SANPES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drug", Oberuicalc, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, llotuts and Cattle Medi'.'inea, &c. &c, &c. Stalionerj', Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, 1 fed in endless vra'iet.y. SST Agent: AUCKLAWCEYSNIN3 STAR,



I.:-; EAT] I E il O iA L. LAST NIGHTS OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SRASON Oil' Mis* EMILY SOLDENE, And hkk COMPLETE & RENOWNED English Comic Opera Company C. A. Chizzola Manager. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! And TO-MORROW. First Time in Auckland of Horve's latest ami most successful Ope.: a, iv o acts, endued, POULET AND PO'JLET TE 1 MISS SOLDENE as POULETTU Miss Stella as tf'oeuora Miss Durant us The Marchioness Mr. Campbell as Pouier, Mr- Marshall as La Champißuoie Mi: Wallace as JMai-ccu ".ir. Farley as Do clavier Mr. James as D'AJgrefeui;&as GP.AND CIIOKUS AND CKCHESTRA. Mr. G. YON GHELH .. .. Musical Director. FRIDAY, EVENING, August 21, K.NTSA NIGH'J' ! BENEFIT OK MISS EMILY SOLDENE. First Part, GRAND CONCERT! Second Part, 2»cl and 3rd acts c!! LA FILLS 2 X MADAMJD ANGKiT ! Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, 6s; Stalls la ; Pit, is. Dress Circle Tickets can be had a Upton and Co.'s. Carriages at 10.45. Will Shortly Appear, the Great Favourite Actor, MS. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH YOU N G a I EN'S CHR IS TI A N JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. FRIDAY EVENING, 31st AUGUST, 1877. "CENTRAL ASlA—Russia's Progress and England's Fears," By COLONEL lIA XI L TAIN. Syllabus:—Central Asia—Ancient Tarters— Alexander—The Huns—Prester John and Nes torian Christianity—Jenghia Khan—The 01:1 Man of the Mountains—Tamerlane—The Ata likh G-hagee of Kashgar—Modern Kirghiz— Turcoman's and Usbegs—Russian Fror.vier in 1847—Disastrous Expedition against Khiva— Operations on the Jasartcs, at Kokand, Bok hara, and the Oxne—Fall of Khiva—Cruelties— Russian Idiosyncrasy and Policy—lndia's De fences—Herat—Bolnn and Kny'ber Passes- Our Weak Point—lnvasion oi' AEghaaistan—Disaster —Present Position—ls Russian Invasian Pro bable ? Illustrated by a Map. Tickets for Course, (to admit Bearer and Lady;, 5s ; Single Ticket, ,Ss. Admission to Single Lecture, 3s each. Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. Tickets to bo had from any of the Book sellers, the Members of the Committee, and Librarian, at the Rooms. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PEOYI _ci?L DENT SOCIETY. FOP- MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, fee. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Okfjce, Welli>:gto-\t. 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 recently established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Proviosnt Wcciicty is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revknb exceeds £!70,0ii0. Accumulated Fixsds exceed £2,1X10,000. Tile New business for the year 187G was Jou9 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1.(352.575, and p'rodiscing a new annual revenue of i 656,300. Perßons assurinj? with this office sliare the whole profits, and a bonus is declared evej" fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretaiy. Agent for Auckland : Alexander Sau^ders. COUTH BRITISH INSUKA NCE O COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, GraiD, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America., China, Mauritius, tho Island &c. Lowkrt Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. nVTEW ZEALAND .INSUEANCE A$ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital _ £i,oOn.«H\ Reißßitrance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY EIRE ol! every descripuoa of Property may eifected -witii this Company. Halls Insured for the Voyage or limn. Mer chandise. Gooda, and Freight. Insured, by •steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie Bubjeot to special arrangements tea" LftxssKsi Pkomi'ti.y Paid.. OKOROK P. PTRRCE. Mwi«»nv AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University oy New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gtb Februaxv, '27th April.37th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Hwid Master. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES wiil beßc-opcncfi on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English. Arithmetic, jßookkeepinj;, &c, T/lr. Hap.risox. French (Commercial and Conversational),. Mows. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Tbowe interested in th& study ci this language are invited to call and observe his method ot itialnmction. ■\l r AI WEE, A (H O T S?ItI NG S. \l HOTEL. The Manager of! this establishment bega to annqnace that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will b« Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 ]os. per week, or Bs. per day. ad Class, £110s. „ ss. „ Waiwera, 21st April. 1877 TR OM P S O N A N D N I V X N. FAMILY BIBLE DEPOT, QVEEX- STX XE T JUNCT IO N, Be? to r.otify to their Subscribers and the pub He ot Auckland that they have NO CONNEXION WHATEVER with the Shop in Rhortiand-utrect. J. B. SINEL, Accent. Tir A. WATEIIMAN bugs to inform Vt « his fi'iends and the public of Auckland that h-i has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known aa Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention 1:c ---business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon tho Bed rooms?, and settlers and country visitom to Auckland will ftrul every comfort. Mealsatall hours. TMTEL B~6U KN E •= UP, 1 *7~". i\l>- ' J. ■"■' ILLEH tv>h3 h« ooT»8u!U-d a:< iihiiiil. Limi*.'■> N> -;:'■■'.', d:str i.-'.='( c. i.hvih—FiiSt. CiOOO: Seeoiiu. £4;-:.;: Third. £150; Starters diyiiled £250- Noa-starters, .t:U{). Result imraodiatoly forwarded no all subscriber?. Cnmnussions executed. Oltioe : Bull and Mouth Hotel. Bouvka-strec:, T» I elbonrne