The Evening Star.

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IUCKLAND, K.Z., SATUKDAT, SEPTEMBER 29, 1877.

PRICE : OKI



c^.-_^^ Ci PE C i A L N OTIC E. *3*Z^JS5' MELBOURNE CUP. E4ETIXRN TICKETS, at E-OOKSICn Rates, av-ilablc for THREE MONTHS, will be is.ued by the s.s. HERO next trip. Passengers will leave Auckland on or about TUESDAY, the 23rd October, arriving in Mel bourne in ample time for the Races, which commence on the Cth November. Cin.JIOKSR.ANI_ & CO. AiiC-land, Sept. 23, 1877. ••.4-R.4-■■-._7h? LOU LA R MONTHLY .FO.o*_%lOj s'ri.AM_co;\piuNicATioN AND MEI_ioUiRNE."""^ ;J "*-lJ'' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Lot;ax. mnv be e___cc__- here agaia about tho 21st of Ootober. She wilt leave forSydneyandZvlelbom-ne three days after arrival. freaght or passaec a;v:iy to ORUICXCSHANE & CO., Agents. 15, Queen -street, .A-ipfclattd. Pt-yl.C'-. ?c""._ TOENINS OLAR ' AND -.."- 4'-->- . ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI '-.•_-.-;-..i_3' Q_vfioN CO__PAN S. Tlie Undor-ignc-d bating been appointed agents of *his C!oaipany, are now prepared to grant ■oaasa'.res from Auckland. The s.s. ASSA.M h-..\t.-' Mc-bourne on t_c Ist November; taking Passengwe, Ctitgo, aa_ Parcels for Europe. Eg.rpt, ta;iii_, China, and Japan. .All information can be obtained f;,t oar ciiice, CRCICICSHAI-K ._ CO. 10, Qucen-steeet. Auck_ ij_L Sept. 29th, 1877. TT NION ST___lM _THIP~ _C^_^MPAN V \j ov new zealand (lighted). Time Table—Octoeeb, 1577. sdh taranaki. nelson, I'icton. wel- LINGTON, LYTT-hTGN. AND l-'ORT C__r_yL?.rEßS. i-;k<.m ."R-.-ukau. Steamship.! Date ef Sailing. l^r^'f T_is_KAKi Monti ay, Oct. i, 1.30 p.m.j 12 noon. Taupo .. Tuesday, Dth, 10 a.m.i 9.15 a.m. T.u.'.i:-.Ai_i 1 Saturday, '-th, ! p.m.) Lh" p.m. Hawea .. Friday, 36th. m.,:,i-..m.j 0 15 a.m. Waxaka.. Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m. 3.-15 p.m. FOR TAURANGA" "p U V ER T V I-A V, NAPIER. V.R;Li-':R.T_iN s FaOM Q._t__-v- STE3--T "S'KAi-K. i Hawka .., On arrival En_Lish Mail — Wan-ai.:.-..1 Monday, 15th, - p.rr. Taupo . .. Tuesday, ..Oth, -p.m.. FOR NAP'_ER and v,: ■ LLINGTON, iJ-.0-U Qt7i-::-:y-_ :•!-■:.::'.' A7'H.l.t:f. Rotohua.. Tuesday, Oct. 0. Si».m. — FO__l__^.'rßL. "f"""- :-: <7 .■•^.:A';->S. HAWEA .J Monday. 0,.t. 1, sp.m. - Waxaka..j Friday, I2tb, . p.m.l Taupo j Sunday, 23th, 5 p.m.l — FOR SYDNEY," kkq4"oiu^y-CT-T_--- Wharf. Ro.'OEUa..I Tuesday, 23rd, 12 noon.] HENDERSON .-: iMACFA.RLA.NE, Agents. Corner Que_r; and West, r..r.. cr. _f.r.o-A._ Woo^W}~ ■-n %^M:aM The fast and cotum-iR"1-,'-' " : .7. I\U J- Ui_._J »--vJ . .:-, A- Farquiiah, Ivlaste., vvill 1_: re as under:— From Auckland — Saturday, 29th Sentemb.r, 5 p.m. Monday. Ist October, 7.P0 p.m. Wednesday, 3rd Odober, 10 a.m. Thursday, _th October, 10._0a.ra. 'From Thames- Monday. Ist October. 11.30 a.m. Tuesday. 2nd October. 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, 3rd October, 1 p.m. Thursday, 4th October, <i.._ p.m. Weather and other cir ._mstance, oenruttrng, ERASER & TINNE, Agents. ■fTvUR^RUmELL, WAN GA at^^;l} ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave. EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bodk-tl and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s_3. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. POR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every .MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FREDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fores, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FQR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. TO connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all RAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s-t. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. Ist October Friday, Sth October Wednesday, 10th October Monday. 15th October Briday. 19th October Wednesday, 24th October Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MogRjWOR. Manager. «3___fe-__ XT-OR TRE HOT SPRINGS, MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p_3. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Aucklaxd A?v-"r> Hot _rT_n-__. From Auckland every Tue _day, Pluu-sday, ana Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at, mia.-day. MAHCtKA-tG-I. For Maliurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mabnr-.•>_..?]' every ivionaay and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Mata-CANA, Kawaj, and Omaiia. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 1_ am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other eLreiurLSt_:u}es penr_t; trig. Not responsible for Parcel., put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to 4T. CASEY & SON. ■ggg^jgTEAM O^TJIE KAIPARA FQR KAIPARA HEADS. '"OKA TOKA. WHAKAHARA. TK ROI'i.'RO, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tresdavand Tnursdaj' morning's tiae. leaving Daraavilio >n: !i_ return \ rips every Wednesday and"Friday notnings t:e_e. ~.,-,-. Pa.-?-""-" Liiava Aucitiaud, tier 'LIIA, on Monda^ ■:■ ' i tV'odnea.'bi.y-', at 12.30 p.m., and /-•.. „ rx} ~ ; .. ;; . . s a..-,, h ;.a .-:• _ J. OAhi. 1 «, _o_\, j.-.od Office. Wharf. XI N A Will leave Helensville asunder:— _^ and Mangatoroto River... I'.th'j and Mata,-tohe, every Tuesday morning's t-oe, retummg oa Wednesday. .... , ,„_,_ For Port Albert dire _t. every _hursday n_c_n ing's tide, returning en F.iday. Passengers for Otamaie.! Ic-v. Auc:aanu. per LILY, at 12--0 p.m. on iiondays, ana ror _-ori Albert c-i Wednesdays, at 12.30. _ _ , Cargo-or Otamatea on Friday-, and for Port Albert on Mondays. __T This Service commences on MONDAY, 28th May. r ti ._,_._. . ._.. .1. CASEY __ SON. ° X WAIUKU. -^__b_tS__N--__£ - B *_g®fesfc^T he p.g. OREGON Will ieave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 10 a.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, I p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Friday, i._. 5 p.m. Sat urday. S a m. Manukau Heads and. Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, Oct- 2, 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Od; Return, os. Weather ar.d other circumstances peltnittit^g Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. SibDin'B Auction Mart will be attended to.



~K „ OS. "DURHAM" will k3_ leave tho Qfiepn-strec; ; l^rtrWK^ Wharf at Bo'clock THIS E \ EN ! yMm^^^mG, and leaves the Thames at j _-_____-£_-_. noon TO-31^RROW|Snnduy)._ I THE THAMES. . '•-- . - ■> ! T^ENTERPRISE 4 DURHAM. 4 Tims Tab lc. - I From Auckland— Purham -Saturday, S p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight i Durham— Tuesday, 10 a.m. Entei-priso—Wednesday, 6 p.m. j Durham—Thursday, 10 p.m. i Enteamrise—Friday, 8 p.m. ; Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight i ] Not respon-Iblo for goods or parcels put on I board without a shipping note. ; J. EDWARDS, Agc-t, i rfjjw-_-^QTEAM TO" THE WADE j f g_y^o> AND PUHOI. The B.s. LALLA. ROOKH will leave as follows :— G.Auci-la'-id to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling _6 Hot Springe : (callingat Hot Springe: Friday, 5.30 p.m. Monday, S a.m. Fares:-riiinglo, _3.; Rcfr-.m, in?. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Av.ent. WnporF^/^. \ t - * t iCy 1 ' ..»_ .'M j________s. COMPANY ft___Q_-S_-), TIME TABLE! ?.i"ercei- to Cambridge. I Por steamer D_lta— Monday, V\ cdnesday, and Friday, at (1 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Doha—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hair tO'1. Per steamer Waikato—These, y, T ,n___ay, and Saturday, at 7.;W p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato —Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. CAmbrid-'o to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer 'Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, ami Saturday, at S a.m. Hamilton tc Newcastle. Daily, at 10 ami. FRANZ SCir'-RF..'. St-rw-fciuy. Fovt_-i-.-eftt. 2Gth Septomber. I-i-V. ___ ____-_-_ TO - ANJJ 4, iio Tj _:--=" J- --' Ou and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as w.de. :— From Auckland: From Rivorhead; S.s. Lily— l±:i() p.m. S.s. Lily—:! a.m. S.s. Gfemiui—• 3 p.m.. S.s.Gonii-i— -^;4^~l4\ "OT*~W" A "I~U ' E"~U. I cave for Waiuku as fo.'Jows :— i h\~om Onehunga: From Waßi—.u: I Tuesday, 11.30 a.m. Tii.-sday, ■! p.m. i Thursday, 'A p.m. Thursday. 7 p.m. ; Friday, i.:--)p.ni. Saturday, S a.m. | _^r Alannkau Heads and Whatipu Mills cm I Friday, sth October, at S a.m. 1 Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to 1 Waiuku and. back :—Return,,._; Single, 3s t':l. Weatlior and ctiter eircnnistanoea porrratting. J Orders to coilh-j7, goods tet't at tho stores or ! Mess.-s. Henderson and M.--i'arl. tie. .ig..:;t? I ..nioEL SJ3. Co.; or Messrs. Vf. J. Kurst & Co., ! tviti i-set with prcrrrpt die patch. j A. CiRsNINGRA- T, •4St.iramOI.JCH UV SUOJOtj 3D_.B_iodxti,. .ino-j qi p-ui SutAuq '.Cnoyoo I sit.. Oj 'r.j.o_a s_ pot.ttini'-iio oio:;.iy ...:o.v_t. 1 —, _ ■iv ui-tfl T -.. ni-wiio-I pnn ! OOtji.T __ m 5- ;rr:o 'SCfOT^.I-.l ssvp-JS.ui ciusut 01 pa:: I 'srL-A_o':_L' Pn_ BaiOVJ-a-SA -° -«pWnS j s.uos-Og '_ ,ut7Av iio_ . r iritioui suj.i ,oa ssrj^ i 's.xHi-or- '3 ■_. axisodcto i (xo<i_[Q_ aa a S aNY ruiori V 1 j FREDK. HEWIN.] [HENRY HEWIN mH E T> EST pOE FE E IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE, AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. I FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN & BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! _-__._— __—-^^ __^~-| \ True Indian Curne r ->. ( I True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and ) ) ney L J Butter V ) Real French Sar- , —n Hrench Beans ( \ dines > > Oxford Sausage ( ( French Mustards ~. German Sausage / 1 French Vinegars 1 Essence of Rennett ) ) French Fruits - - Jagged Hare v ) Truffled Pa,te_ De , —, Hare Soup ( ( JoiGras - 1 Mock Turtle 1 { Truffled Pates of . _ Ox Tail 5 ) Partridge.Wood | | Chili Vinegar V ) cock, Quail, Sec. I J Tarragon Vinegar ( . Truffles Fines de , Minoc Meat ( ( Perigord [ , Plum Pudding / I Asparagus, long ,_, Tunny Fish J ) tins f J Guava Jelly, V ) Green Peas, J. and l_ J Sec, Sec. ( ) 2 lbs. _-. ( FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO J.. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY GROCERS, _-_ nr. ~_,_ Coknks ok QUEEN AND THE 1 POT, vrKLLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND. "OIMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY. II Rimmel's Toilet Vinesar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing odiimct to the. To'lct and l.ath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warni climates it is invaluable. l-iinimol's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eati de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida v'v ater. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine, gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Vclvetinc, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf. and oth.r Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets [____. el's Aquadentnie cleans, whitens, and preserves the Tooth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural aud permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prcpara- /*r?>j\ tions will bear henceforth the fe^i ! anuo-ed ror?,d7 Mark. TRiTD_^=J^MAR«_ E. RIM MEL, Perfumer by c-nnobitment to lr. 11. 'I. tho *- — * Princess 01: Wales, U6. otrana j London jp_ RATE FU L. —C 0 MFORTING. ! "" EP P S'S COC OA. BKEAK-AST. j "By a thorough lcnowledgc of the natural ; laws'whicb govern tho opjrations of digestion j and nutrition, and by a careful application of j the fee properties ot v. ell-selected cocoa, Air. j Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a j delicately flavoured beverage which may save lus many heavy doctors^ bibs. It is by the judi ! eious use of such articles of die* that a constitu j tion may be gradually built up until strong I enotiLTh to Kesist every tendency to disease, j Hundreds of subtle maladies are Heating around us ready to attack! wherever there is a weal point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.''—See article in the "Civil Service Gazette" Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, ! t_ Tm-i. •_DNKKDL_:-.-T---Y-r, & 170, Piccadiix, ' Works igEuHtOD Road, Camden Town, ' London.



[f. E O R C- E AXE S S ; |Tf Freeman's Bay ■ : "SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ' I Cash Buyer- of ' I "T~ITW~E & R"UTC HE R, : _F CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. . Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side or : Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NewcasJ. ; and Bay of Island. Coal. Also, Firewood (cul ! or uncut), at reasonable vata—. ; %/f R S L V N D' £ : _i_¥__L Railway Refreshment House, i (Second bouse below the Telegraph OtTice). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are , re_nee-tful.lv imbrmed tha. at the above House ; Meals and Re_resb___s___ S->__y be had at any : time during the d&v . i Tea. Coifec, Sec, at tlie Shortest Notice. i TWT PHILLIPPS AND SONS, Oil ; W 9 COLOUR, ... GLASS MERCHANTS; ' Import, ro cf PaperhaT.sj.Tu.-, Scrim, I-aims, Cm. . Turpentine, Colours, A :>rni-hes, French colisn Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bi .i_k-_, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Fhotographir Gl.-_:-, Picture Fver&e _.-d Tapet'tir .Mou!_mg-. i Clock and C_y.p___ Glasses, Gla_o_ Sa-hes. Doors, -_c. GiaiM ctt- to i__e, unci careful-;. : p-_ch£d.-Ov.fe ST. Qr^NjgYß^KT^ i -___ r;/ ![ p4oN, iifwc ...<. L_•■■»-. As.!:'.-t ! . / © Rent and Debt Collector, f---"n"P'~r-TJ-,-'i= piTTT.TiT'COa* Om.-r.K-w-'-wreT.'. [ ini^T^n-i-TrcK B~i-rjT^_r-_7TF-. j . v SOAP AND CANDLE |MANUFAC T U R E R S, ; Richmond, Cox's Creek. ! Oflice .. .. Durham-street, A_ck__nd. I Cash buyers of all lands Tallow. Highest Price '. Bones p .irc-ased at from £5 to C/ 5 per ■ inT~T _ R~"ifU'v~ R 4~ N D C 0. j " """" 'i.' utcjieiY-" : Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, I Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime I Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Cot.;..a | Beef on S&lo i_ large ip__—titic-s, N.B.—DcrJcto in Game. Live Pb.asanfcs for ! warded to all parts o!' the colony upon receipt of i order. l>".t,T-.uj.'.?. ..._.»_.'. en in ro_wii_or -uhuvba. j 4 R. IT A N D E R S O N~ ! .>' o Broker, I-C.ing, Khtatk and Com i M1....10N Agent. Accountant, Auditor, I Valuer, &.. Rank, Insurance, and Gold i .'dinia. Shares bought -nil sold at best market | prioe.s.J Mining Companies Books an. _ Accounts : earcf ullv audited. The formation, legal manage ■ meat, and secretaryship of Companies under : taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions | performed cm the most reasonable term-;. The ! collection o_ Rents and Accounts, and the i management of House Property undertaken. ! Loans en __o.t_.a___ arranged. Approved acceptances d-.ucbuntcd. Rouse and La_do.d Property bouu'ht and sold. Chice: Eo U, ! I'iisui_nce Buildings, Auckland. fl LAP. I- B _. J-0 TII '_. R ;:; j First-class PonTr.lb^ti-orn O.D.V. to Lite Sice, | A¥G"Ai."b r. (4i) RGA HS ! ! ""'' MASON AND HAMLIN. ' Sonic of those Bcmtlfn' Instrument... avo now on i QUEEN-STREET, I (Next i:; H:-:koC New_seGiand)._ ''ffr '' IL S X T N "" N~ E 1... *'-' . L. ".LRKK. a-REPENTE."'., .ND JOINER, en (be o.:£ fi_te, VULCAN bANE. .-ittintr.. °.r.\. f-rn. jfT _i A S. L A V E R, l4y BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyuer Pass. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country work. - j- N vj—j^— soPP ET, _r £> F;-::-ckha-''_ Bay Sti.amMit.ls, And No. 3.01, Lower Queen-street rvVh_ri' # Aaoici&orL ~J. LEX. K~_TN N E D V, _13l SADDLER __ HARNESS MAKER, (Next Arj crt Hotel), QUEEN-STB LET. Aucrc land. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that ho has Commenced Business in tlie above-named pre mises, wherg he will lie glad to welcome all Auckland arid Thames customers. Every do criptiou of Collars and Harness matie to order. Horses carefully fitted. mO BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. JM . JIjLaRKER ha\-Aug started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. par 1000. at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest Current Rates. Lime and Sand supplied. COM-.ES & DALDY. Agents. trr I ! _? G __J _ COMMISSION AGENT, SHORTLA_.P-STlt-_T. HO 8. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLKSALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Vicix3hia_'_i_ekt East and COBURG-eT__-_'_, AUCKI__ND. Flour Alills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones re.flll«<|. RELAND BEOTHE ITS. WOOL MKRCHAN'I-, TANNEES AND LEATH-K MAN OFACTUKBES, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' .Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindei'j. ?dill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, Sec Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and Uigh-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM X ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersiune- are Cash Purchaß„rs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners astd Leatheh MA-rcnrAOTtTKBBS. Anokland. \!W R. F. B. WOOD HA M, 13 _L TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gcatlem.cn. YTT C TJ L P A N . V _ PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATREK. AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wai_ei_e_d street. ~......, -.. ■■■^yO-rO'^^^y^r^ '..i.:^h^£i■X: ■•-: '-"^'' "STAYING succeeded in pleasing the JQL Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have dctcrnii-ed to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his " Exhibition table," with liftings. It will cost. £300: but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. Q N S A IT~E> Mnntz IMetal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Califorii—ui. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREi-T. ■OOUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. O A Lara-e Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can Sell at a Little Over the Price op Caiibric. Also_ the Remains oi a Large Wholesale Stock of I Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle ov-er half 1 price.—CAßGO .: McKAIG. Queen-street.



31. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetitsrstonhav-Gh. jj R O S T & ly 0., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM ' MISSION MERCHANTS, i V__OA_. Lane anD Higu-strubt* Auckland, N.Z. . Cash Ptu?.citasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, i HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c Liberal Advances made on "Wool, Gum, &c. Consigned for Sale to London Markets, ' Indents for all lands Merchandise valued and I forwarded to Emrlish and American ' j Markets. ! Agencies undertaken on approved terms. ■ *^~" 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, II £■ - HOUSE, SKIP, , AND ■ l"H I I -° GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. :t. ' P. j 1 • j Workmen sent to all parts of the 3 _-_ Province. i _ :.w I to ' w J J.H. requests attention of Builders and rJ P_i others to-,ii_ Nov. Glaring TariiL ■ _^ j J. HENDERSON. J "sT^VYI-L^EAM-STREET. j" '%^f' OniLLiPPS & QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chapb'n. A Lakoe and Varied Asso'rt__i__t_ of PAPERHAJN GIN Gil OV THE LATEST DESIGNS. 'K_» NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs I—t.aographs, compri_ing Lojidscapo, Sporting. Comic, and c ■ cry variety of subject. __of.o_. Text*-., fee. Gilt. Stainkd, and Venekred Frame ak:o Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec, &c, &~c Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, Sec Carbon's Autlcorrosiou Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Lough Plate Glooa Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo (.___33 Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, _ _5 _c U7. Q.UKEN-KTI.-El^ f> ¥. WE Tf'o T 1 It, „ &/_• WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. !__ 4t.'icaM-.-',TRKE'i', Aucii:LAi.r_. .'i-dv.ti t>>« TTniosi ) :j-:._]-. 4^KES""I BON tif FT BTJNEtTI I.ou;.j3tfn any quantitioa for Cash at thoFreo- Eian';] L_y Bcr.i AUils, anil at No 101, Lower '~.u;ii'.ti-HtJ3<.t. by ,T /. J. RriBPF.T j ?'4.0 SHLPPERS, CONTRACTORS .1. AND BUILDERS. j I_ ATJp. 3 TIM 3?! E_, 1 The undersigned i -i se.l b'ntr at I AST GREATLY REDUCED PRICES C. A. HARRLS ■ !.-; R l T O M A R T O A I), Ajr.. at the Self. Na I"" 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, lull and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on so win;.', &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES Victoria-street Auckland. XJOOTS, QHOES, & QLIPPERS. Rm Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUE_-N-STREE_., BOOTMAKER, Has great pleasure in a_mo___c_ug to the publlc that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDLNGS. in thoso premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receiv. a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts tl-ftt old customers of his late omployer will favour him with a coll, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prioes. Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boots made to ordor on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Chil<-ren's High-leg Araorican Boots still left, at lialf the usual price. IJ3I. Don't forget the Address— R LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur Se Cos. /^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SASHES, COORS, 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 lowest rates. A few Jon Lots of Second-class Timber, a.GREAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Bkanoh-S.—Chair Legs aud Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very lov. rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. TMPOIt TA N T NOTI CE. Jl E. W A T E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his __f DINING ROOMS havo been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his c_3 tc-titers. The LOWER, SALOON is thd most spacious and comfortable, os wet! as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince; and Up-sfairs he has furnished an extra room, ot comfortable size, to pre\ ant over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES al.o un-str.irs, to which are attached i.ide ol'iros provided with ablutionary and. other conven iences. His "'able he t'ofis confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage ot the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City ■■:._■!__■ he has received tot :■ )c : ' 1 '■ . eight years i^ a guarantee that the Bill of Fare _4such .'is will please the most 1.-v. idious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE Si-ASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, liiustro' - j.dand Comic Jour nals, together with tho lead.ig London News papers, are laid on the tablt-j immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer, lie, therefore, hones -_-ith some coniidence. that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large 1 share of patronage which has been accorded to him. in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local.'/ msnufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English maker... He ho. removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern i£____i_-r_r of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Cos_raxn_o_iEß, UEEN-STREET.



fMTONSY TO LEiNi), on Mortgage.— : Aoi.lL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. , | :^4jfONEY TO LEND.—A large sum 0 ' A y. J_ Money to Lend, in sums of -100 and up ' wards, at very lov.- interest.—Apply to Mr W. • i Aitken, Sbortland _treet. M- ONEY TOT-END, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intcre.-.—W. H. Ccn ! Nell, Vulcan Lane. ! TjyrONEY to LEND in large or small I J--<_- sums, at low rate, of interest,.—Apply to i air. LAISHLKY. Solicitor. High-, treet. i "IffI"CJNEY to LEND on first-class free- I oy'3. hold B_c_rity, at low nit__ of interest.— I R. C. DYER, Shomand-street. ' : "m^rONETY TO LEND in large or small I _I_.JL S-meat a nioderate rate of Interest.— i .Tacbpon aitd. Ri-well. Solicitor. - I tOaTNEY TO LEND" on PreebclA ! ___"___ Security; interest low.—Apply to EKotc ' Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Short land-street. I Tfi, 4TONEY TO LEND, in large or small ' -YE., sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, j SLortland-etreet. next tlie Post-office. i XUo__O-_fD 'PERMANENT CO ___. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND 1 RsVjRSTMENT SOCIETY. ; Os.r_c_s—B3, Qu___xh_---__et. ! LOANS granted upon approved securities 0" i Freehold cr Ivcaschoid Properties in sums of £20 I to --,000, principal and interest being repayable i in instalment-, at the following rates lor every { —IM! borrowed: — I ' ' '—I ' T" j Repaymentsoxtend. ■~„ V7(V^- Total amount j ing over * ° yy iv' Repayable, j __ — _-— __ _ ! 4yearf> 12 6 130 0 0 ! Gyoan. 9 2 1.3 0 2 j 8 yea™ 7 6 158 7 6 ! 10 years 6 3 li) 2IS 3 I L DEPOSI'i'S rccoivi-.d: repayable at so\-en days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. .EW SPRING AND bUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. — --JIT. ATKINS \ lias now for Sale, CHEAT 5, a Splendid Assort ment of m NEW DRESS GOODS, "S. suitable for the Spring and Summer Season, ct every varioty, style, quality, ana texture. ~ _> r-, _> r> L-] ..j t) q _. ) Attention is respectfully invited, to this j Season's Shipment, which is the Largest ! mid Best-selected ever shewn in the city. The Prices are also viatv reasonable. i , ; Also, Just, Opened, I MANCHESTER (.OOPS, CALICOES, SHEET INGS, QUILT-, BLAA'iCKT.. LONG j CURTAINS, TABLE LINEN, Sec. A Croat Reduction has been made in the Prices of Manchester Goods, owing to the reduced : _0.3t of the Home manufacture';- --! NEW SUMMER CLOTHING, S4IRTS, DATS, &c, Just Rec-Ived, Splendid Lines in Auckland & Melt-untc-mad C L OTIII N G. The Largest Stock of MOSGIEL & IMPORTED TWEEDS in Auckland to select from. _2T Tailobs Supplied at Wholesale Pfjces. GENTLEMEN'S ORDERS ENECUTED. A Large Lot of Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. _______ Atkins. ~vt otice of removal. J J SWINNF.RTON, Wood Turner, Has REMOVED to his new premise's, Wynd ham-street, next to Sbakcspeare _ioteL Table, Washstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts. Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers Shives in all sizes LA X X S O N AND C~67, CUSTOM BOOT & SHOEMAKERS, Lnporters of English, French, and Colonial Leathers, Elastic Webbing, Boot Wobb Rivet., Laces, Drills, and other Boot Linings. A line of Colonial Calf, at 3/7 per lb. M.D.L. and C.F. Calf lowcrthancan be bought elsewhere in the market. I Our Stock of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes largely replenished per late ships. More of those now fairous Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7/C: a case of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Boots to B_. Oentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox ford Shoe OLARKSOX & CO., BooTi_.__-E-s and Importers, Sub-agents foi Singer's Sewing Machines, 1.8. Queen-eu^et next Mr Edsom CI C ON O M Y. Make the Money go as far as possible by using WENDEL'S FIRST-CLASS DYES, Cheat. Permanent .and Bright, tor Ri 'eOSS, Flannels, Silks, &c Direct-ens on each bottle. Price Is. and 2_. ]y O T I 0 E. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Peg to inform the inhabitants cf Ponsonbv and or Ocdwood. that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S E_TAbLI3HMEVT in the chore District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. Cake Prices -.— Fore-cfuartei _ Mutton 2cL per ::.. Legs at d Loins id. Boiling Beef, from 3d. Roust Beef Id. ~ Prime Cut Beef Gd. Chops and Sausages 1,1. Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Cd. „ Corned Beef, 255. per lOOi! s. "Pork Sausages on daturdaj-s. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class .style, on the slioiteKt notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families wailed on for orders. O E E H I V E, _0 SHORTLAND-STREET. .-•>,-.. MELDRUM & SON. Tailors and .-'.'. 4 Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and tlie public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. A.I.ELDRUM & -.ON* Suo-Tland-street TUT R. T~ TRAF DO R P """ SURGEON i»_S^___ W-____F__--D ---DENTIST, ,ggg STREET. ! Tc&th extracted v.-ith.out Pain by Dr. Clover'? j Patent Oxide Gas. t __-__c__l Teeth {from One to a Full Set).



■ T O H N Q O P P 4 T. ■ | HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. , Has always on SALE or LEASE. ] Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable ! for either Sheep or Cattle Run-;:. CULT! V A T E D F A R M S. j PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, I HOUSES, C TTAGES, !And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town ar.d Suburbs. i< All of which can be dealt with on most reason-' able terms. I No. S, QUEEN-STREET, f AUCKLAND. i — | Also, Agent -or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS RELIVE R.Y, aud the Rookint; ot i'a.=se:.:.;er.-?. ! Tp> O- G R~E ENWO OD, ! S bs OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND i VALUATOR. HOL'SE.LANI). ESTATE, AND I GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. -— I Sales of Household Furniture. Stock- -in-Traoe, '< t Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Province-. , ! Fei-mins;' Implome?:'-, EKtafs. Ar-c, condtK't^d fat Private Residences, or elsewhere, with S prompt settlements of ail sale accounts ar.d j other cash transactions. I Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of I Laud and House--; Compensation Claims valued ■ and assessed: Quantities te.k^n and mace up [ for intending contractors to public and other i works, &c. Sec j Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, j always on fiitle by private contract: Registers kent of Housqs, Shops. Offices, Allotments, ! Trades, &o, Sec to he sold, let. or otherwise j disposed of; .R nta Collected, and the general management oi Hoaiesand Estates undertaken. ; Mortgages Neu-uaated. Insurances effected. j Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per j I agreement. j :—Queen axd Shortlvxb-stkeets. ! XVANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms. l?.y<7C \ \ and small, .n the Suburbs of Auckland or \v ai- j ] kato, Sec. : also. Land, Houses, Allotments, Sec 1 &c. No charge to Seilcr unless property is sold. I !T? f^ 4- 1 Out-door j JIL. \y. -JTREENWOOD. f AuctioneefJ i CORNER OF j QUE t. &. SHOi-tTI_.ANr D-STREETS. j I '-'FFt ,f^J ~F-\ ! VV AIKATO l_/OAL \_yOMPANY. Newmarket Yards. ! E. G. CLAY TO N [ Havins? been appointed AGENT for KBW i MARKET, REMUERA, and EPSO.M, will i supply the above Superior Coal at the following i prices :— j Delivered. At the Yards, Railway Station, ;' 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or mere. j per toti. 203. per ten. Conmany's price j 1 ton, 22, _ .. list. ,; per ton. j Cwts., If 3.. per cwt. V* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly ; attended to. F. G.C. will use every endeavour | to give satisfaction. | 47. OTJT"E vs""""r^l4!_TL-4DA fYOAL. j i JL' AVJI 'O ! PPvicE at the Yard : I i p er tO -_ : I For Hotisehoid Use 22s t For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of 1 not less than 5 tons) 23s 1 j The Price of Ccat at the u_..dcrmcntio::ea. ; places R— | , s. d. s. d. I Drury .. .. 10 6 Papakura .. 16 0 | ■■ Papatol.oi .. 13 0 Otahuhu .. 1-i 0 ; Onehunga .. 11 0 Ne.-market.. 1_ 0 The purchaser bea-s charge of carriage, i making tho total cost of the Coal uniform ; I throughout. _ _ i j """ ' ThickT ' I The followinc; TESTIMONIALS rpgpecting ; tl-.lf. Viir.-tblo rtlineral for both STEAM and , . HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best cvi- , deuce of their er-tcellence. The Coals are now ; j in great demand, and are giving general satis ' ; faction, as the Testimonials will show:— | Remuera, April 28, 15.77. —Idr. Foote : Dear Sir, I I I have given tho Miranda Coai you sent me j what I consider a fair trial, and have jonnd it ' excellent for household purposes. If you can • ! continue to send the same quality, I shall use it | i constantly.—Yours truly, T. Short. I Auckland, N.Z., April tie 30th, 1877.—Mr. j ! Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the i j sample of coal sent from your mine : and I pre- i 1 fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite i I equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not | corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, less attention ; and fourth, I | believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. I —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry WILSON, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher | Auckland,"May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear ] I Siffv—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent I me What I consider a fair trial, and have found ! it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Sours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30. IS77.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are, Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGHAM & KI_SG. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road TIT AIK AT O COAL COMPANY. OTAHUHU DEPOT. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Otahuhu, has been j appointed SOLE AGENT for Otahuhu. Pen- j rose, and Papatoitoi Districts, to supply this Splendid Household Coal. The Coai is of superior quality, and will be j Delivered by the undersigned to any of the | above places. | The prices are: at the Station, 20s per ton ; ; delivered in this settlement, 23s per ton; at j I further distance, as per agreement. As a Household Coal, it is wonderfully econo mical. Also. j A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, ! at the Lowest Prices. 1 1 JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Depot. Otahuhu. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM- I PANY (LIMITED). j The Company are now supplying COAL, at I I their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the I following .rices, pet truck load cf five tons, in : ; bulk- — i 'House-hold (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) -iOs. Slacfe 20s. Discount allowed on. orders from 20 to 100 j tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 ions, 20 per cent. Orders for any intc-medlate stations on the ! line, ate requested to be sent direct to the Mines. ■ an dressed to the Mine Manager, Taut-ri Coal I I Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and ! i the. Coai will be supplied without delay. I ! If required in bags, purchasers wiilulease for- j 1 ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra 1 ' charge for filling bags. Is. 61. per ton. 1 i Orders for Auckland ar.d One hi. mm, received I at the Company's Office. Fort-street, where fur- j , tiier information may he obtained. ! ; i'iie following are the rates of carriage charged j : by railw.-.v. per truck load or five tons :— j i Mines .e4 Mines to— : Nov,-castle .. 12, G ! Janaicura .. 3S 1 1 ! "\te-e.r .. .. IS -1 Papatoitti .. 1-1 ,"2 • Tuakau .. .. il- Otahuhu .. 161 i : Pukekohe .. 29.2 Onehunaa .. lo'2 i 1 Drury .. ..3510 Auekiar.d .. 51/1 FRANZ SCKER*^^ j I l o^Sept:'6,JiS77""""""' j IpR E V RIVES COAL.; i Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. "O. C L A R X, WAIKATO COAL. COMPANY - 'f ere now deliverins BEST KOUSE- H '.!LD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Hur.tiy Station, as feilo-.vs :— 5 tons, and under 25 tons... .17s. Sd. per ton. -•:. tons, and under 50 tons 16s. Cd. ~ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ 41ook 12s. Gel. Delivered at Auckland Railway Statioa. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to W. S. LAURIE. I Agent, t 7, Wynrdham-street, Auckland. *



THEATRE c-^ ; .i4:;444 jL_OY-_L. Proprietor .. '^-fc^^.wi^y ; __* _i. j. __)t:Li._s POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT ! OK ()( THE SIIAUGH..AUN! (!) Till? (S-ituiVmyi EVENING. MR. CHARLES W1 i E A T L E 1G H THE SUA 0 Gill J AUN ! THE SHAUGHRAUN! THE SHAUGHRAUNI j With its L_.ArTiF'.::. >'» ::n:;.:v by WjiliS, and WoxDERFrt. Mkct '.Nic a* Effect. THE MOVING LATE TOY.EX. The Ruin of St. IVr.:. ...i-T'._. Ariiisy. The Wake of Ccor. i _c i^'al i;i;::;r.; ' MONDAY EVEK'NG. ARRAG H -N ... - POG J E! In Preparctio-- i'LS 1N G SOU D. Dress CSrole. is : Stalls, 'is Jd : i it. Ok-p t^SullVng. can be secured. " rjffflEA T RE~R 0 V ALT- Wrntc-17_T5 _S Young Ladies i'ov '.'. - t::c Inc. ion of ijouci cault's "Flying Scud.—A . y .-.-. the ;. tiigo J^fcor at 11 a.m. /i~H"A~K~L~E~ rTfLT'SK \J ■ v.. Last Ltxtck.-: lfjt One ! MONDAY NEXT, ;-. OCTOBER, numerous reqiu'sts', rite- 7. ■■:. . hari .-■ Clark will present his Lceiure-!_•.;:■-;■-•tainmont, entitled, (TIHAELES J'4ICKENSI V^ i_> Introducing the f01i0..:-'..' Ir.Lvsrr.ATiVT. Last Sleep of Littie Nell Rob Sawvt-.'s Par; r Death ot' Stephen !.'... '-.pool Mrs. Gupoy's Pro; ■■<:.■- .A The Boots at ;hu Holly-tree I:m. tfsT Si'eciai, Train fbom Oxeuunga at 7 Tickets vrih bo ay. ilabie: and Eeurru Tickets will be issued at sin..,_e ...; .--.. S3L, Special Steam;.'.: tor North Shore at 10.15 (Lecture terminatine a.a ..iimi-i t'■ o l;j). R. -• ■-;.'.:YTHE, Manager. | - 44 i:' | it ___:._a, !_ RAND L J N C 4 R T 43. ASI) QUADRILLE PART V to c c give:; by the AUCKLAND ENGINEER COMPANY, At the Choral Hall, on THURSDAY, ISTH O_.ToBEIi, 1377. tKT Programme in futur:- issue. TICKETS, 2-.. may bo .. ..I or' :he Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and at Lieutenant Saunders'. Queen-street. A UC X LAND CHRI ST 1A N ~~^~ E^Tifi4A4f:!.4T. In consequence of the Sale of Tickets icr the above being greater th_>. ...--- anticipated, the Committee have deem A' '■ hold tlie above ;n the CATHOLIC INSTI.' t'E. Wellingto.i -.treet, irv.tead a'i Ft. i-■■:, ck's. ile.il, Hobson street. on TUESDAY E i 7":. . i "■'•-' next,at. p.m. OWEN" I.IALQX. Rom ____. AD D PEL i. 0 '.. .- ... a u.i-, V.' COOK-STIES'". The usu.l Monthly Qua/trilL- P-rty will ho held in the above Kali or. WEDNESDAY Evening neitt, Krd October, ii-ie:-.. or Friday a., heretofore. Dancing to e-.; nun.nee at 8 o'clock p.m. sharp. W. .. DONALD, ALP. QOiYH B FiTTS :-F. lAS URANCE Kj C Oil F A A V CAPITAL, £1.000,000. Buildings ol every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's E_ck or Shipping Port-to London. Vessels, Freight, Go. .. Grab-. Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured te and from London, the Colonies, America, Chir.a, Mauritius, the Island' &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Aucklan.i. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. T>Y SPECIAL AIVP 01NTME NT. 5 /tCsHii.f^>-. __ * _ /#■ —-% g § •< _3 /__ _r \ -**\ S SI BEH f_/c,DEL'EAU\S gS3 Ho te.l AUCKLAND. J^l jo _ s MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. T^EYONPORT' ANNUAL RACES. PRINCE OF WALES* BIRTHDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1877. President: Vice-President: Captain Fiider. W. Cobloy, Esq. Judge: Starter: Mr. J. Glenny. Mr. M. Shea. Clerk of Course : Mr. R. McKay. Clerk of Scales _.nd Handieapper : Mr. M. Fro.t. Stewards :—Messrs. Shakespeare, Alison, R. McKay, Duder, and VV. H. Fenton. PROGRAMME: Ist Race.—MAIDEN.PLATE of 550V8., IV mile ; open to all horses not having won an ad vertised race. Weight for age. Entrance, 2nd Race.—DEVONPORT HANDICAP Sweep stakes of 1 soy., with Tsovs. p.d_ed, second horse to save bis stakes ; di&ianee, 2 miles ; 103. nomination : 10h. acceptsnee. 3rd Race.—FERRY COMPANY'S PURSE ot 15 soys., lh mile ,- minimum weight. 3 st. ; entrance, 1 soy. : I'e. on nomination ; 03. acceptance : 5 horses to ac.-ept or no race. Open to all comers. 4th Race.—TROTTING MATCH of £ soys.; 3 miles; lowest weight. 10 st. Entrance, ss. oth Race.—SETTLERS' STAKES or 10 soy?.; second horse to save his stake; 1} mile; iowest weight. 10 st. Entrance, ss. 6th Race.—HURDLE RAC., of 10 vo s.; 2 miles over 8 flights of hurdles; open to all comers; ldweEt'jweight, 50 fat. Entrance 1 soy. 7th Race.—CONSOLATION STAKES of 3sovS., with sweep added; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Sth Race.—HACK RACE.—I.t priz», Saddle and Bridle; 2nd prise, Whip and Spurs; 2 miles: cat eh weights. Entrance, ss. 9th Race.—HURRY SCURRY. Lmrai_.ce. 5... StCaiid 9th Rases mn.t !-" th^'bona Sde pro perty of Settlers, end in trie Er.ke ana Deyon -1577. Ail Horses for the _?::ry Cor-.-:any's Purse, Handicap, and Hurdle Race, to he nominated on the 20 h October, at the if-..-:.-i' Hotel-, at S p.m. Acceptances will close c 10 c''::t,.;;c p.m., mi Weigiitsto he declared or. J.I-:■-.'.h.y. Novo: v l>er t»th. Qualification fee. i soy. There are ie be t: aceeprarc. -■ for each event, or no race, except as provided in Ji'd i lule. Jockeys in the first seven racti to titie in colours to be declared at nomirsaiion. The Stewards leserve the r:t'.hi to postpone the Races if the weather is no; j-_vourab!e. No entry will be received for ...... of the ':'. ices except upon this condition—tha: nil disputes, claims, and objection-> ;•."ism-. <'•..' of the Lacing shall be decided by the .-tew .: els. ot- those whom they may appoint. Their -leci.-ior.s upon ; ;il points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. The first Race will s:an puactualiyat erne o'clock. ~T. PROS'. BFTon -~.-. .». ,S _C It _U. -v _.. -1 3. -AL^ •- rr. _\ l.f, ..':•• _-J.JL others, can ba\e Office Bcoks Rule, and Ponnd. any pattern, id suit i; quiremepr. Magazines, Music, and other W;;:ks bound in. all styles, by WILLIAM LEY.-, Bookbinder,. IMaehine Ruler, and Aceonnt Buok Manufac turer, next door to Evei-Z-.g iixia oifieo, vryntlham-street.