The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, ff;Z,, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1877.

PRICE : 01STE PEFIST.



,£}j^. IjIOR SYDNEY AND MEL l|||yy|g, i- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, may be expected here a?ain on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 21th instant. For freight or passage apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 8, 1877. FNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OS1 NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Ti_o3 Table—November, 1577. FOP- TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. "WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT OHALMERS. from Maxukaf. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Taranaki Saturday, 17th, 0 p.m.1 3.45 p.m. Weij,'ngton Wednes., 21st, 8.30 a.m.j 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Wanaka .. j|On arrival English Mail. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY HAY! ■„ NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORS? CHALMERS, FROM QUEEN ■jraregr Wharf. Hattf.a ..1 Thm-sday, loth, 4 p.m.! — Taijpo ..."^Thursday, 20th, 4p.m. — FOB ftU6SS,'U;. BAY OF ISLANDS. Ta upo 26th, 5 p.m.', — FOR. SYDNEY, from Queen-stkeet Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — cv Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. 13ARLIAMENTARY RATES ;g|g||^jL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fatjes 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. J. CASEY & SON. ,S&te^ fTI )R THE HOT SPRINGS, ISlSs^-' 10 MAHUR ANGI, MATAKANA, *"^asB?KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p. 3. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb, 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. Mahobangi. 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, Kawad, 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 ut-a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. «§D-^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA j2y|3S>O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAKARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUKGAWHAEE, and DAR GAVILLE. The SJS. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving DargaTille m he retuin trips every Wednesday and Friday mornings tide. Passensrr- leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Monda-s -ud Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and r'areooti i4.orid.ays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SOX, Hed Office. Wharf. iS&fe. QTEAM TO AXI3 FROM lgl|3^;O RIVERHEAD TWICE -^a-tSK*' DAILY. On and after June 6th, Stea?ner3 will leave as 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. *=££fe- TI7AIKATO STEAM JMAVT- JlllSsjfe: W GATION & COAL MINING a^^^^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE 1 Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta —Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. 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, end Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and fiercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, a* 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHE RFF, Secretary. Fort-street 28th September. 1877. nniHE NEW ZEALAND bP^FI^ JL shipping company (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Bkanch: 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. The HURUNUI .. 1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 8/1 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1007 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225| These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to mcc* the requirements of the trade between 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 ail 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- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched frcm 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 Orhce, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the oolonv AUCKLAND BRANCH—93.Qcthe^-street. v*_^_. TT'OR LONDON DIRECT. jP||l||i|^TO FOLLOW^ THE BARQUE The only regular trader ana favourite clipper ship " CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to load, and secured tho greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about December 24. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. •ggl^-w^ ° R WAIUKU. 'SwMBS' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 14—Wednesday. 12 noon 14—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances permittivif Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. -iibbLn'i Auction Mart will be attended to



~KX CJTEAM TO LONDON, j .rf^lg^^ k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. ■MvP'rat^^' The Pacific Steam Naviga gfea-wuj^a&ss? tion Company's magnificent steamer - CUZCO, 3,8*5 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, Will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth 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 steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. 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. tfEkft*^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION ll_USs;O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'S^^^SP THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhah, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland — Wednesday. 11th November, 7 p.m. Friday, 16th November. 10 a.m. Saturday, 17th November, 10.30 a.m. From Thames— • Thursday, 15th November. 2 D.m. Friday, 16th November. 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 17th November,-4 p.m. Weather and other circumstanoes permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh —Wednesday, 5 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 8 n.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 6 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 11p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Thursday. 3 p.m. Durha-w—Friday, 2 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, A#ent. "ggllll^QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. ~~ The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Dusrham—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (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 therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. ° R Tf A I U X U. '^^m*' The S.B. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 15—Thursday, 12 noon 15—Thursday, 4 p.m. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, 6 p.m. For Alanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 3 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 Iteasrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. "c^V "U'IRST WOOL SHIP FOR JgfSsrg^ Jj LONDON. SmS_l&__\ The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, W. C Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercaiwo 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. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. „ , For freight, passages, or further particulars, aPPlyt° 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. , Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Co-J and Co. c^jg^ TQASSENGERS' LINE OF S^SiO^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «ra^j«i^^M owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-Btreet, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the be3t quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The iinderaigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. F^part^ulars^nam.Hc.t^to OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) «£M& ICHOR RUSSELL, WANGA -2|lll^-s-' 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 8.8. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLB will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) Tae sm. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MfjfiRBGOR. Manager. •S^^, Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. Theß"3' X I N A WEI leave Helensville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on direct, every Thursday morn n<^3 tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per rTT V at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. J- _|r This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. j CASEY & SON.



gjfcAt. ~JT ° R L E V UK A. <(jfl^=^a|^ The Regular Trader 5&sMMm MAZEPPA, F. M. Garraway, Master, will sail for the above port on MONDAY, 19th November. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. r-Ki ~im on sale, *I^^^^^^ A SCREW STEAMER, sißHr\.Ti-e23si» 23 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. Boots i Boots \ < Boots j 11 dissolution of partnership. ■ D. N. CARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and 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. TS3L Note the Address— B, BT» Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TO3SKS AKD CO., QUEEN-STREET. ■pvYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. " [Established 1564.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished: All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed 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; Feathers dyed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned wv dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Company, WeltjEsley-st. East. CUL P A W • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER. AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oilffl Turpentine, Colours, varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate* Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 97, QUBEN-STREET. m" R. G I L L M A N . JL © CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Oneiiunga, Begs to return his 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 boars, from 8 a.m. to S 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. =rXifN OC X BROTHERS", SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACT U R E R S, j 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. Hi S~ X I N N E R, 0 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Bite, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee.. &Q. ' E O R G £ A" KER W, 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. Balla3t Supplied. Newcas; j and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or runout), at reasonable ratea. •DAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. GR. M c N A B, 0 Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £2T Shipping Supplied. °W& 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 s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEKD STORE Victoria-street Auckland. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER, MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Count?' orders promptly executed. Goodi ? hipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, 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 atsatisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., • Tantjtfbs and Leather MANtrB-ACTcrRF-Ra, Anr.klanrl. 13 CLARK, t * SHIPPING & COMMISSION 1 I AGENT. Wharf, Onehunga.



Estate and Commission Agent, i t T K. RANDERSON, £ | h fj 0 -X- o 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares. g O Freehold, and other Property, t» g Bought and Sold on 2 g Commission. fi MORTGAGES,~LO ANS. &C, <1 X - arranged. p H No Charge_to Lender. g . o —-^ — & § Office: L4, Insurance Buildings, d Q Auckland. .a Land and Investment Agent. AK6ANS! f} RGA NS ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, PiAjTO and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "TVT E W SUMMER GOODS.! Jjaj ■ J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEX-STREET, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)! will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )tx^r=cx ;=:;=::=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Weak) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. H" 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 to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade Supplied. v ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. "13 F. WEBSTER, JL\>« wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKKRj US QUBEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. <N«vt t.h« Union 'RaiaW. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetiierstonhaugh Feost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, as.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. X%T I L L I A M M 0 R G A N, W SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 18G5.] W.M. offers for public selection a Xew 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. Alpo, Made to Order:—Trap. Baggy. Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. £2T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. HAMILTON, WAIK AT O. _ SANDES & CO.. CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment ' of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c., &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. ] £%r Agent: Auckland Evening Star. ! OEES H SHI M E N T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-BTREET, fi@^ POUR DOORS FROM THE UNIOX BANK. " [Established ISSS."] WJ. M ARKS, o HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, 1 Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, A UCKLAND. Havsug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PD?E, is prepared to do every description of -work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. D W I N AUGER. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _00~ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made bjp^» Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES fWj In eTer:r Brancn at Lowest H«^ of Auckland Prices! The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL "T L O V E T T, ±3_o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-street. 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. G. SANDES, a SURVEYOR, Waikato. Silrvejrs 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. R I N G~ • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &.o. &c. TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING «J HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of "Visitors to Hamilton. J. G-. Jaorsox has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate.



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. AJtken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the tisual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or smaU sums, at low rate of interest. —Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-sti»eet. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson ajid Rußsell. Solicitors. "m/|"ONEY TO LEND, in large or small JjOL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO il OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3, 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- ti^,. -xtj^t Total amount ing over tVT weeKl Repayable. 8. 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 18 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Or I S5 iT ME. 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 Ppaosk .— per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton -—— 2d. „ LegsandLoins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roastßeef _ , id. „ Prime Cut Beef .., „ Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork od. and 6d. „ i Li»mb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per IOOIbs. 1 N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shot test notice. All meat delivered free of chanre. Families waited on for orders. X>OTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Ooiman s Gtarch 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) 66 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Column's D.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 10 boxes Kleme Baisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 21 tloz. Nenve's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Mnntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps i Potatoes. &c, &c. AQ PECIALTY KST WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "S» 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 invention for saving time. WEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJI COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital -. £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000,, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie aubiect to special arrangements. t&r j^osaws Promptly Paid. BKORGSt P. PtrcRCK. Manaarer SOHTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings o£ every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritkis. the Island &c. LOWWST CXJRRKNT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOAKDMAN, Manager. FISHER AN D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, HomecOUTed 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 of order. Families waited en in town or suburbs. B" ONES "i BONESI BONES~! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qijeen-atreet, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all xequests 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. U R X I S H BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths \riUl be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings, for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2-/S, (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price an Saturday afternoon, 3/. Annual Tickete, £4 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. H A & L^ A V" E if, BUILDER AND OONTR «kjfJTOR, Kyber Pjok. 1 Timber and Shingles for Sals. Estimates given for Town and Country work.



TOHN MOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shenp or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C- TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUHiDING 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. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL 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) 403. Slacfc 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunsra 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/fi Papakura .. 3S/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .., 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. Z^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning tn all itsßkanchks—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.— Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. TV AiKATO Coal Company. Newmakket Yaeds. F. G. C L A V T O 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. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO 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. :....J2s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. s, wyndham-streeT; t . HOUSE, SHIP, W AND W fccf GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER fe=J sz! — « Estimates furnished, and experienced O Workmen sent to all parts of the O . Province. H W •^ J.H. requests-attention of Builders and' " others to his New Glazing Tariff. .„ CD <J2 O " O J. HENDERSON: * 8. WYNDHAM-STREET. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM 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. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and seas- Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them $ggy| and the public that they have Removed *£fg*r to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. JM.ELDRUM & C>ON, Shortland-street. / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers, Queen-street, Aiichland. i Q X g A' L _ TO ARRIVE A SHIPMENT OF CANTEKBURx POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. AND J^ S O P P E 1 • VEBEMAifB BUY Steam "Mills, And No. 101. Lower Queen-streat; Wharf, Aucklund.



Theatre j^AgkP Royal. Proprietor! .. '^th^^^s^i^f r. j. DeLias PRONOUNCED SUCCESS OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Bulwer's Great Play, RICHELIEU ! RICHELIEU! RICHELIEU ! RICHELIEU! Cardinal Richelieu .. .. Mr- M. Tavares Julie de Mortimer .. .. Mra. M. Tavakes FRIDAY EVENING, Boucicault's Comedy, LONHON ASSURANCE: SATURDAY EVENING, Shakespeare's Tragedy, OTHELLO! Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls; 2s 6d ; Jf it, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45 ---/ CHORAL HALL. MONDAY, November 19, 1577. GRAND VOC*L ~AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In aid of the Funds of the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Programme :— Part I. L Quartette for two Pianos, "Overture to Zampa" (Herold)—Mrs. Ellis. Miss J. Maunsell, Mr. Turrell, Mr. Be ale. 2. Sonsr. " Enoch Arden's Dream" (Blockley)— Mb. Gradwell. 3. Sonar, "The Slower Girl" (Allen) — Miss Edger. i. Song, '-jailor Boy's Farewell"— Mr. Bbett. 5. Duet. "Che Guarda biancajluna" (Carnpana) —Lady Amateurs. 6. Sons. " The Shadow Song," from "Dinorah, (Meyerbeer)— Miss Vaugiian. 7- Song, "The Message" (Blumenthal)—Me. B. Harker. 8. Part Song—The Glee Party. Part 11. 1. Trio for Piano, Violin, and Violincelio (Mozart)— Mrs. Ellis, Miss L. Edger, Mr. Beale. 2. Song—Lady Amateur. 3. Song, "Within the groove's Deep Shadow" (Proch)—Piano and Violincelio accompani ment—Miss Edger. i. Song, " The Fisherman's Song" (J. H. Bea'e), accompanied by the Composer. — Me. Gradwell. 5. Song, "TheStorni"(Hullah)— Lady Amateur. 6. Piano Solo, " The Banjo" (Gottschaltt)—Mrs. Ellis. 7. Song. "The Lover and the Bird" (Guglichmo) —Miss Vaughan. 8. Song, "I fear no foe" (Pinsuti)—Mr. Brett. 9. Part Song—The Glee Party. God Save the Queen ! In the interval of the Concert, Mrs. Whitaker has kindly consented to distribute the Prizes to be given in connection with the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club. Tickets : 35., 25., and Is., can be obtained at Messrs. Wayte's, Champtaloup and Cooper, TurreU's. Brown & Son's; Taite's, Newmarket; Robinson, Parnell; F. G. Ewinprton ; from the different Members of the Committee ; and from the Secretary, at the Institute. ALBERT HALL, DARBY-STREET. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1877, MR. CHARLES BRIGHT'S Lecture-Satire. "A RACE OF BARBARIANS; 08, OUR NOBLE SELVES. Pronounced by the Australian and New Zealand irTess the b^st Satirical Lecture of the day. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 p.m. Front Seats, 2s; Back do., Is. Tickets may be obtained from Samuel Csombes, N eil Camp bell, Mason Bros.. Hopkins (chemist), W. J. Offer and Co., and Waytc (Bookseller), Queen street; SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. The ART EXHIBITION will open in the. Museum Buildings 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 works by November Bth. J. SYMjDNS_,JIon. Sec.__ A MERICAN SEWING-MACHINES. THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. , Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION uF MECHANISM] Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can nui it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, T\vck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T/\nen, or Cotton Thread. gglt is not necessary for us to endeavour to de Tact from the merits of any other machines. We olaim 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.j the Machine is furnished—Remmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsjf or use. All securely packed in strong • case with binges. PRICE:— Complete in box .. =21 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s- In proof o£ their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for fivs *^Vhere 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 REDA, Shortland-street»_ jS^ew Season's Teas "THE CUP THAT O1"" 1^" w ... ,f' Pure Teas—the bebt that ow~-' r To cheer the young, console the "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$ ft.. 3—Many rare Black 3/ $ ft>. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $» a>. On Parcels of 61bs. a discount allowed. Sold in, chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ Ib. Refined Sugars and General. Groceries ef the Best Quality.. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE,. BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply uk jerk>r articles* GOODS DELIVERED. .. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLISSALE AND RETAIL Gi OCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite Cily Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. , Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short* land, and OWEN-STRhi&T,1 GRAHAMSTCrWN,