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AUCKLAND, KZ, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1877.

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MAIL STEAM 21§i*' SHIP COMPANY. FOB SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. _%c Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw gteamshiP ZEALANDIA, g, CHBViMEB, Esq., Commander, win leave AncHand for tne above ports, on WEDNES PAS" next; at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mai's- 4 .. ' For further particulars, freight, or passage BPJV ; OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. FFIT' TT.OR SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and fayourite s.s. : HERO, ; ra-tain Logan, may be expected here again on +hp 22nd, and will leave as above on or about m SATURDAY, the 21th instant. > For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16 Queen-street, '. Auckland, November 8, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY (j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—November, 1877. yon TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fkom ________________ Steamship. Date of Sailing. , L^*gJ Well'ngtoit Wedne;;., 21st, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m. 12 noon. V-ANAKA-- SOn arrival English Mail. — 50R TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ISA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen j__gfWH_jF. | rAOTO -.. Thursday, 29th, Ip.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OITISIANDS. Tioro .Monday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR. SYDNEY, from Queex-street Whailf. •. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20th. 4 p.m. — __r C_crgo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ,s3*fe, QTEAM TO THE WADE 2||||g; -_) A2-3 PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as raider j— From Auckland— From Wade- Monday. 2 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Sunday, 12 noon Monday, 5 a.m. . Saturday, 21th, 2 p.m. Monday, 26th, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ?&k^ "{PARLIAMENTARY RATES |||||||;.JL TO RIVERHEAD. Tllo T) SL CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares 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. | -Skfe^ Til )R THE HOT SPRINGS, JgiiJjSJ- MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, BBa^.__AWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. T_ep.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPER, 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. ForMahuranri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.im, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. --Dm 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 fe SON. -gggj CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 4_____^*^ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS] TOKA TOKA, WBAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, AEATAPU, MAUNGAW HARE, and DAR GAVILLE Thesi. . 4 . : I MINNIE CASEY Rawson, will leave Helensville every ruesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving "^gavdle m he j-etujn t^pg every Wednesday _im Friday luorning s tide. Paese-or-M leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on fflpoda^B a-.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and largo on Jiondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, M Red Office. Wharf. «i_^_CJTEAM TO AND FROM -3£__£.-_- RIVERHEAD TWICE ■ • "if _c DAILY. after June. 6th, Steamers will leave as ftom Auckland: From Riverhead; s.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. 0.8. Gem___3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. 'fi^^'T^rAIKATO STEAM NAVT- VY GATION & COAL MINING mm"mr COMPANY (LIMITED). TIMETABLE I p a » „. Mercer to Cambridge, steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and -nday at daylight iNQWcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge.' steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and _ -lday, I p.m. p.. _. ■■■■■■ Newcastle to Hamilton. er Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. p„. t Newcastle to Alexandra. er steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, l p.m. p P - to Newcastle and Mercer. rer stea mer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. haii- _._ fiarailton to Newcastle, uauy, at 10 a.m. Par _ 8 Alexandra to Newcastle, "r steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. dePtH^ S!4?Jewcaßtle t(> Hamilton, cabin, 35., dra _ !'•• Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan- cabin, 65., deck,-is. FRANZ SCHERFF, ju-- ■ Secretary. -__I__^get 15th November. 1.7.. _ J^A. QS. lONA wiU leave on ,^^^^^. TUESDAY for the Bay cfisaae. of Isla .. ds onIy) re turning on Thursday. S^^THOR RL^Sin7__7_^fANGAr- -£-■ ROA, .AND MANGONUI. Wfi6^ l 9 will leave EVERY MONDAY book_."^.^(weather permitting). Passengers to^TO^iJna-l parcels prepaid at the Office ftricay l__ dKo carRG rece *ived after - P- m— F?S a WAXGARSI AND MANGAPAI BlaoeVyi. will leave for the above "** * VERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. Th,,-,, F^ R COROMANDEL. Mona_J\, ASGYLE will leave every MONDAY Salon_ wl2 noon 'and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. '. ' ToL^CURY BAY & TA;URANGA_ . - eot^ th *c s.s. STAFFA for all BAY - Then fl FtKF'L^TY PORTS.) wSOWENTA "•'-« leave as foUows : -1 21st November ffM_lday- 26th November «Wsy, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A McGREGOR, Manager.



«83j_a^___ /Shristmas excursion J§Mgg&^' TO THE WEST COAST >>¥grBiWr^SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'a s.B.r H A WE A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tauranga (14th), Poverty Bay (15th).. Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 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 List will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, as the best berth's will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. jS%^V HPHE NEW ZEALAND J*l_2ftf|^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY jH|||g|||^ _ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. The. HURUNUI .. 1054 The WAIKATO .. 1053 MATAURA.. 893 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA.... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO ...... 1136 WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet 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 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 highest 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. "p-OR LONDON DIRECT. _i____j-S___aM The only re _ular trader and K^Bs_______i _ avour ite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to ioad, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 21, thus offering tbe first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. 4§fc^^.QJTEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, 10.30 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 10 p.m. From Thames— •;,; _,• Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 4 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 9 a.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, Agent.. .jg|g|^ QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon 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 infeirm 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 butt> Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. ■^SVft^ijf. O R W A I U X U. Thep.s. OEEGON Will leave for Waiuku as under s— From Onehungar- From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 21—Wed 4.30 p.m. 21— Thursday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday, 8 a.m. 24-Saturday, 12 noon, Single Fares. 3s 6d; Return, SS. „.,<.,,,. „ Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbins Auction Mart will be attended to. - ro __, _=___*_ Tj-IRST WOOL SHIP FOR .gg-jfcfl^. JO LONDON. 2§|||§aig^ The fine clipper ship *—' —' FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. . -■ ■■ ■■ ■ The unsurpassed accommoaation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every -requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers n The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 POTfreight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, __ . .. Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31,1877. __ :. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. _, - th 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. S^feg. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. TheS-*- X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— _ For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Ivaiwaiia and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on WFo"l4 dr^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 for Port Alh.rt on Wednesdays, at 12.30. tv'l_ Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~n wn . v G3f This Service commences on MONDAY, th May * J. CASEY Se SON. ~~~~kaT TT 1 ° R s A L E ' A SCREW STEAMER, u__________-is» 28 Tons Register, Ruilt in 1374. Carries a large cargo on light ______%. andVith smaß consumptxon of fuel. For further particulars, apnly ITK:EN< Land Agent. 1



: ."'WA I U X U. '•SH-Ml^'. The s.s.TAM O" SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku:> eito < Nov. Nov. - i - •- -v - 20—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. 21—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 22—Thursday, 5.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 10 p.m. 24—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 24—Saturday, 12 noon 27—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 27—Tuesday, 2 p.m. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 29—Thursday, 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mill a on 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. «£S^^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION Jlilp^O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ia^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Fabquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Wednesday. 21st November, 12.30 p.m, Thursday. 22nd November, 2 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, at 4 p m. Saturday, 24th November, 4.30 p.m. From Thames— Tuesday. 20th November, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 21st November, at 6.30 p.m. Friday, 23rd November, 8.30 _____ Saturday, 24th November, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, ;.■■-, Agents. jyai TT-OR FREIGHT OR -OH|^V^ JD CHARTER. ,g_!__-_s_-!)-r^ The schooner • MAGGIE PATERSON Is open for Freight or Charter for any Southern Port of New Zealand.—Apply to COUPLAND & CO. Boots \ Boots . i Boots i.. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. GARTER; (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 Boot 3 and Shoes made to order. $3L Note the Address— D. IST* Carter, • BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. IL 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 TI. M" o. N A B, o Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. SST Shipping Supplied. *!___. Q J_ X H ]£, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunqa. a a.^^iA i,t:;y OT, WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -®* 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 nvention for saving time. _ 1^ O T I C E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices ;— ' . per a. Fore-quarters Mutton _....-. -■«. _. 2d. „ I Legs and Loins ... ~-- 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from ......_—. _ .. 3d. „ Roastßeef ...1... id. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages -_ Ad. „ Dairy-fed Pork _ sd. and 6d. „ - Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per. lOOiba. "' ' N. B.—Poultry dressed in flrst-clas3 style, on the shortest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. ED WI N AUG ER, BOOTMAKER, Haß Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Dr„per. ENGLISH AND FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE __]___<_ WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES \f__\\ In every Branch atLowest ■•*• ;, of - Auckland Prices! ■~oC> ~ T he Trade. ***; Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. Dut c h Cheese, JUST LANDED, Ex' Otaki,' TWENTY-FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. ' i. . ALSO, SINCLAIR'S PRIME ~B|EI7FaS_? BACON. "FT- XTEWIN & "OROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE T POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Estate and Commission Agent, . ~ '£:• j' X: iMR. RANDERSON,, l_" -. j Bank and Insurance Shares, <_. ' . Gold Mining Shares, g 5 Freehold, and other Property, g Q Bought and Sold on 3 s Commission. r i 3 • s -2- . . ; . Mortgages, Loans. &c . < ' fS arranged. ' ii ><{£.-__ § No Charge to Lender. - g • O — M.— ~ ■ _ 6 Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, o _w Auckland. w Land and Investment Agent.. ARGA NS I pK RGA NS! 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). jYT E W SUM M E R GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN. 218, Queen-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')fc__r:__x_______ Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will bo allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. HW A I T E c 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. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Lcydon. W~I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET; [Established 1565.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding j Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every I article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. j Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, ! and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well- j known quaUty and style, on the shortest notice. G3T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. . ' XX AMILTO N, WAI KA T O.* SANDES& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, . . Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sec, Sec, Sec Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. t3T Agent: Auckland Evening Star. CIRESH SHI MENTS GSO CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, _____ FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. H. M. B ROADGATE ' FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, ' Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as " Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing, Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fai* share of patronage. H.MLB. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have not yet tried " Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past, these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :— Wattfs Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fullers Earth Powder (the great beautifler of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powdeiy Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watfs Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watfs' Infants Carminative. Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie'g Aritibilious Pills, Nos. land 2. Sole Proprietor andmmanufacturer : . H. M. RROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. L O V E T T^ • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always oh 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 moderated Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. ".'',.'■'. ,'4 ;■' , TG. S A N D, E S, • SURVEYOR, Waikato. 4' 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. FR I W G m 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 PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. &c. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a loDg felt requirement of Visilors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour oa arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. 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,l7th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. CJ. E L L I N G. O F F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the pubhc that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, uuder cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. All Kew & Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.



TT. ISH E R AND CO., JO Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home -cured Baoou. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. /^IHEAP 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 in all its Branches.—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 i^iiildings. B.E ii h'1 I. V 4E>/ SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tail&rs and ..-gas.. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus __-s§6_ tomers for past favours, informs them ¥?|_3§j9 and the public that they have Removed "S___sP r to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. -Ixl-ELDRUM & -3ON, Shortland-street. AND J. S O P P E T, « Freeman's Bay. Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. R~Jy~. WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER? 113 _>TTEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (Npi_t the Union Bankl- PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate 1 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. QUEEN-STREET. T^" O T ICE GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEHOPE, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINCWORKER, begs to intimate to his customers and the pubhc generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, where he hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of ■ their support. i'C l o th i n Gr* I MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. ■£3L Our arrangements are such that we are enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of tho_e who once patronise us. CARGO & Mc.B-.___ I G, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Sulfa, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6cL C A R G O & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. _-■ SHIETS, IM PERFECT Fit & Superior Value Guaranteed, CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. ■ WHITE SHIRTS— Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. Is. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHD_tTS-^ . Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. Ild Best French Cambric, special patterns, Is. 6d. and se. 6d. ■ FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. /~1 AR G O & TUT CTF A I Gyf QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. _ X~M _pnO4R~T ANT N cTtTIITe E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his _2_" DINING ROOMS "m . have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is thus most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation; The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen Of the City which he has received for a period of over eight year's is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON, is always to be obtained. ~ ■~. British Magazines, Blustra*,Jd and Comic Jour ■ pals, together with the leacU'ig London News papers, Are laid on the tableo immediately on the- arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence thathewillf in his. New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been; accorded to hira in the past, n:)i;--ni F.in;{>f.i E. W. wishes, also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillcr and the best English makers. He has renioved his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. ■ I P. !11': E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, AUCKLAND. ' !_/_"&. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the ______ City Conncil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to atfend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with' the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. H A S^ L A V E Rj BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber P_4kk. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. C If L ~P A In © PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, RBPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years* Experience), Wakefield street. _s^_3^^|4" O- — ffr**----. -M/-" >--»«*=--, _,„^-.--M-;,----44:.4i. o^m^^^l F: fFoF'^Ol HAVING succeeded in pleasing the^ Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve mouths, 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 hone it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET.



HA SH T O N & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, . 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, QtJESN-STREET, AUOKLAND. F OiFl SALE. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alber. sti-eets, with a depth of 211 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c., situated on the road to Onehunga.' The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—3I acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger _ Creek, with large water frontage.. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated and commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in Short-street. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apply to H. ABHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NEWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. ' QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New .Zealand Insurance Buildings. X: O H N Q O P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, ANT> GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, And a great 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. I^aikato Coal Company. 'Newmarket Yards. ' F G, CLA V T 04N 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 .. ' !i;.: •: per cwt. .. ... V* 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. „ jj . 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ■••,».., Slack 125.6(L „ Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamera and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. . i . Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, . Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W.i-3. LAUKIE, 11, .to . • -iv -i . ,■ >^.:AgeA, ,'j. 7, Wyndham-street, .. Auckland. . .■■■■■.. > rP UE Thoroufb ' sprig '°f ? hi ,'.. m o _ tae(.this Season at the Farm of theu . -igrc c,a travel the surrounding cali nciucem offers), as follows :— Monday—Pokeno and C • en's Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Papakura. '4.4 Friday—Mercer. ".', ~,... t Saturday—Rangariri. Teems : — Full-bred Mares. £i ; Half-bred Mares, £210s; two or more, as per agreement. Groomage each mare, ss. ?__ For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see.Cards. ■: .n m rM-i.rvn.h_ WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, - POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. Samuel Coombes & Co.,' While returning their sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for : _..._he support they have received since they have been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the • Extensive; alterations they have- just : completedl in the •■ ; ■• G IT V CLO T HI N G M A R,T,. . having just added to the already unsur- ~ , ,q passed conveniences of ..this Clothing ,M Emporium for the people by the addi-' tionofa - '[' Splendid spacious hat-room; .' also, a convenience much needed in this c _s i city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious ' i . 4METTTING-ON ROOM, . v where any of our Customers can Try. on f , ~ | any Garment before leaving the premises. ' S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their,concern,, have not forgotten the, Tailoring Department, having.given ample space for Cutting and Workihg.ro6ms, making at once the • MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TATLOR . , ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. TheStocK of Tweeds, Coatings', West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. ; .ga, To the Working Man we offer Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One.Guinea. All other Measurementslequally cheap. • ;. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of . . TWEEDS, COATINaS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland. Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a few of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat for Summer wear, 7s. Gd. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at Is. A Very Superior Line, ls. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at ls. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats, at ls. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d. Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly shrunk, 30s. s__isn3:_3i_ coojcbss & co.. CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond; Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all lands Taliow. Highest Price 1 igiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton.



Theatre '■'Royal. Proprietor .. '40i»»$S_S*-fiaJr R. J; DELIAS LAST FIVE NIGHTS '''j "' * "'""": "* OF"' '' ' r "' MR. AND MRS. MORTON. TAVARES. JTHIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Positively the Last Time 1 ~ HAMLET! J • • HAMLET! • i HAMLET! In consequence of the great success attendant upon Mr. MORTON TAVARES' performance of HAMLET, the Management beg to announce that it will be repeated this evening for posi tively last time. " -..--- Ophelia ... 4. ''.'. -.' ~ Mrs. M. Tavares TO-MDRROW (Wednesday) EVENING, , The new Comedy-drama, entitled, THE TWO ROSES ! THE TWO ROSES ! THE.TWO ROSES! Digby Grant .'.'■' '...':' '.. Mr. M. Tavares Lottie Grant 4' .•'•!' ,•"•' Mrs M. Tavares Prices Of admission :— Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45- CJO'CIETY OF ARTISTS. The ART EXHIBITION" will open in the Museum Building on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by November Bth. | - ■ ■__ ■ J. SYMON3, Hon. Sec. jST ew.i Season's Teas, "THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For maDy years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEA'S FOE THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/;. lb. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2,6 -e_ lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ # lb. I—Finest Tea, 3/6 W lb. ' On Parcels of 61b3. a discount allowed. Sold in ! chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 178 '«g lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER^ (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. - Please Note the Address:— ~ FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, M . Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. ■ Branch Stores :— MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET. Grahamstown. .m/f ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— . Fj/jL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ~?Vf ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o _L__L Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very 16 w interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND," on "Mortgage, at the usual rates of ihtere_c.—W.H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. '■ \ MONEY to LEND in large or small Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY; Solicitor, High-street. MONEY . to, LEND oh first-class - free ; hold seourity* at low rates of interest. — R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND iv large or-smaU I sums at : a-moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY. TO LEND, in ''Luge or small i sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, . Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on. MORTGAGE I of First-class Freehold Securities.' . .... WM. COLEMAN, ; !',. Solicitor, ~, . ; Vulcan Lane. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF • AUSTRALASIA- , > [ESTABLISHED 1869. J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH, i HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business, m The public are requested to note'that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free ' Life Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, aud. or some time after,;were Imposed by other Societies on their members. - Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue,! and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to WM. TRIMBLE,. Travelling Agent; or, to ! j WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent, for New Zealand. OU T H BR ITIS H INSURANCE COMPANY ..CAPITAL, £1,000,000. M Buildings of every description and Contents •Insured.-I. (.-..■■-.■.■. ; -..■..'..; . > Wool from Sheep's Back. or Shipping. Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from Londop, the Colonies, .America, China, Mauritius, the ■ Maud &c.o4;' •'■ mi!.->4'.,-.44...4M V i4''" l:' Lowest Current Rates v-jhw i Head Office, Auckland.- . ' r .' | ...<m-;.v: .ilitß A. BOARDMAN, ..... j Manager. I _ ..■. \ tlUi .- •,'■" 4 ' tjfi 0O ' '4; .tj ' ■'- i '■' o I": sAL E > 14 cases'G_-__ratBHBt.RY : RACpN'&r fIAMS ~.... (Bare,and in Cloth) 10 „ • CANTERBURY CHEESE 6. ~ LARD; in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins ; - 1 Ojj'l BAEING P OWDER. ; ~'\"... j t: h. HALL & CO. , \ HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. -|OA TONS FLOUR, in Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, cO's and 100's 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & C 0... HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. B;AY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ' '■■'■■ j ••• ROAD Opposite Baths. JR. ADLINGTON, Manages. "TVf ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, ar d -LyJt others, can have Office Books Ruled ai d Bouiid, any pattern, to suit rectuirement, Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any' style.*, hy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, i MaiVL-S Ruler, ami Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Bveninq Star orSca Wynlham-street.