The Evening Star.

Vol. YHI.-m. 2,137.

AUCKLAND, KZ., TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«S&feg^"r>AGlFlC MAIL STEAM, •^^^ SHIP COMPANY. FOR SAjr FRANCISCO, ■ VIA KAN DAVU AND HONOLULU. i The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw j Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. D. Eakborx, Commander, will leave Sydney ! on tho 12th instant, leaving Auckland about the ' ltifch instant, tor the above ports, carrying H.B. j M.'s Mails. | For further particulars, freight, or passage ; apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents, Auckland. \ «aafi&>^ TTNION STEAMSHIP COM- ! J§||§j||; \J PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- : LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking thkotjgh to Sydney, Melbourtte, j and all New Zealand Ports. | Time Table—January 1577. « £ £ •? " B fi fi § W 8 W- b 5 .. 3 J 5 -f J fc 7 i is § 3 o fc" h 3 ° P En ±__^_l_i__A M £> Sun. Wed Mon Fri. Tne. S~atT H Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. g — — — U 17 22 2G 30 3 £ 9 11 1.30 5 10 12 ° a. m. a. m. p. m. p. m. a. m. non. ■ The s.s. WELLINGTON will leave the Wharf on SUNDAY, January 14, at 9 a.m Passengers by 7 a.m. train. 333, Note.—From 15th December to the 31st j January, RETURN" TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which the Company's | steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, off j Double Fares, available for return till the 28th I February. I HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ■<£atefe^ CJTEAM TO SYDNEY FROM ! MANUKAU. I , The Union Steamship Company will despatch ■ the new and powerful s.s. ROTORUA, ' 709 tons. 200 horse power, from the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, 16th January, at 10 a.m. Passengers by 9.15 a.m. train. , HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, ■ Agents. s&Sfe^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION i BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ' --^^2S^ THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquiiar, Master, will leave a3 under :— From Auckland: Wednesday, 10.30 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. From Thames: Wednesday, 4 p.m. ■ Thursday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. a. McGregor, Agent. —aS&^QTEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and cokomandel. Time Table : FOR THAMES—DURHAM (s.s,) From Axickland: From Thames : , Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. FOR THAMES—ENTERPRISE (p.s.): • Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. ; FOR COROMANDEL—LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) j From Auckland : From Coromandel: Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. < All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- ■ ing. I Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. ' J. EDWARDS, Manager. STEAM NAVI- J33g3g> W GATION & COAL MINING 32^COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer BLUENOSE Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and. Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, January C, 1877. s&J^^nn I M E TABLE. *""**'■"*"*"" S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL, Agent. 1° R W A I U X U. "^^^^" The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave lor Waiuku as follows :— From Onchunga: From Waiuku Wednesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday. 6 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. , ; 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, OnehntiKa or Newmarket. «v^ca Ij^Oß COROMANDEL. -m£J■ v^i~ h ' «&K^!«s»' T]ie sg _ ARGYLE will leave every MOMD/iY MOItNING at 12 noon, and every FIUDA'Y at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. s.s. lON A will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the OlHce on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land Manga wai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. The s.s. ROWENA will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and circumstances permitting) for TAURANGA, calling at KATIKATI should sufficient inducement otter, and connecting with the s.s. STAFFA for ail BAY QF PLENTY PORTS, making three trips a forttiight. A. arcGRKGOR. Manager. -Ga^^. GUTTER 'VINCENT. •fefeSf&gW FOR SALE, the well-known i^i-SS^SsSffast sailing trading cutter Vincent, »Wtf??rerKSFg 20 tonri register. Has good carry ing capacity on light draught of water. Is in first-class order, and unusually well found. For particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. ~\%T ~a~l w e"r a, W ■ HOT SPRINGS. V; have been made with the "V^^of the 'LILLY' to run heraa an Extra *T,dt dui-ing the Hummer Months. She will coa ve.y ija33engers at the RBDaciiD Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and tha Manager of the HotoJ ha 3 Rsduumu txik Okabghs yon Boaru, including Baths, Towola, &0., to 15s. for First clans, and 10a. for Second-class, from SATUK DAYtiiI MONDAY. Tho Steamer will leave, every Saturday at 2 B.RU and return t? AUQ^iantJ Rt hftU'PMt »



«a&Sfe^ "DEGULAR MONTHLY 3^^^-t«J STEAM COMMUNICATION "^^^^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hera again about the 20th February. She will leave for Sydney and Molbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agent*. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Bth January, 1876. cfc,4. "OARQUE 'MENDOZA,' -D t CAPT. HOWIESON, fkom All Claims against this Vessel on account of Inward Cargo must be rendered in duplicate at our Office before noon of Thurs day, the 11th instant, or they cannot be recog- ; nised. j CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents* ! 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 9. 1877. ! j^ka. TmOR GISBORNE AND '■ M*ji£M%^ -*- NAPIER. "^^^^^^^^ The clipper schooner OPOTIKI, 40 tons, Captain W. HAEKIS, will leave for the above ports on or about THURSDAY next, 11th instant. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. j-ka. T7IIRST SHIP FOR LON- J=|g||||^. Jj DON DIRECT. ~g|||P|||^j The favourite Al Clipper Aj^.r*~-" Ship CITY OF AUCKLAND. To sail on SATURDAY, the 13th instant. Shippers are requested to pass Entries, and present Bills of Lading for signature, at once. Balance of Passage Money are payable before noon on Wednesday, the 10th instant, after which time no passages can be engaged. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. ftj*. . rjTIHE Brigantine FLIRT, •fi^l^N. -*- !00 tons register, John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular •J*slUsKF^ Trader between AL CKLAND and aESssESjB. LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKBNZIK. AnrklanrL FVihruary In. 187fi <wagfe^ T7IOR THE HOT SPRINGS, -^SgpS*^ IJ M AHURANGI, MATA K ANA, 3ass^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, 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. Maiiukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. Front Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. MatakanX, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting* For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY. mliE WAI UK U M A I~L J^Bos>> JL STEAMER , ' "SKsasSs? OREGON Will leave Onohunga for Waiuku as under :— Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads :—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left at Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. '"<&-&. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF Jl t packets to new zea «4sS£sa£3Hsas Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, Lorfdon. 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 best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. • The undersigned 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. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) •rjk-a" ifcTEW ZEALAND SHlP ££*4^|£x J3| PING COMPANY jfefef%£||^ (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84, Bisbopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. The IIURUNUI .. 1051 The WAIKATO .. 1053 M ATA UK A .. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAI PA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAIT AIM .. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest 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 ters. 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 bo made at the Head Office, Chrifitchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street, *SS-sbv TT 0R L0NI)0N DIRECT. itimSm^ The favPurite A1 cli PPer &LENLORA, Now on her way to this port, will have quick despatch after arrival. First-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to ' L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. - MR M AID EN ' S 'BUS" between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows: — f8.15 a.m. /9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland •< 1.15 p.m. owmarkeix 2 p.m. 2.45 p.n? 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. UL4fip.ni vfi.3Op.rn. I AM now making up a splendid Tweed Trousers at the following prices :—ls/6, 18/6 21/, 25/, 27/6. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk N o-f.t-no-pay.—S A 3,1 UE L COO Al BE S. City Clothing Mart. 02. Queen-street WAIUKU H O T EL. Archibald Campbell Bcs lo intimate to old friends and visitors that holiaa I'emoved to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk from the landing place), where ho continues to provide the necessary ; accommodation for travellers and horses, also i paddocks for cattle. To those who wisli to paas a few quiet days in a healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is.j ust tho place. I Steam from Onehunga throo times a week. R. FAULDER/Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, Is prepared to attend punctually to all request 3 regarding the above. Persons desiring to nave the said plac.oa Bttov-ifid to, either weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have f.^e same clone by-leaving a, notice, Gitftef voi'bel or written, with the Inspector «|!



f. AL VAN IZJSJJ mux. .. v .i».iw. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zino Work. OORRUGATBD IRON TANKS on Hand, or Mado to Order, at the Works, Wcllesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade, Gasfitting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesle y- street, Auckland. * npiMBERi TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. SST Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved, and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Bkanches. 1^ EW T3ATTERNS _Sn _HlB paperhangiNgs, r^_BfM^ t f-^JP JIJST Oj?ENED (3G*R*:3*^2xs2m!-—Z& ex • City of Auckland.' Cheap Scrim, nessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced prices Paint 3, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinz, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. W. PHILLIPPS & SON. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. /^.HEAP" D R~ A P"IT. Y~sYo¥l V. SYMONDS-STREET. Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices, to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3... IM.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HE APE. T3ONES 1 BONES ! BONES . Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPKT. CLARKE BROTHERS (late CROMrarE's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. L. POSSENISKIE, © Empfiehlt sich seincn Landsleuten Yon S K. M. S. ' Hertha,' ala Schneider unci Tuchhandlcr, vcrspricht rclle Bediemtng und billige Preise.—Ecke yon Shortla'nd und Queoii treete. "\f OTI C E OF REMOVAL, The office of Mr. Macicechnie, Solicitor, to Shortland-street, adjoining business premises Of Brown, Campbell and Co. OF REMOVAL. • JJ A TKINS - BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE i®- II AS REMOVED!!"!. TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. 11. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first comm __cinq business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to : viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY 'AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. ATKINS. "p I A N O ! PIANO! MR. H, ROWE begs to inform .the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland that he giv--s Lessons on the Piano at £1 Is. a quarter (one lesson a week), either at the pupils' homes or at at his private residence, Mrs. Deanc's, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's, Esq. gHORTLY !-0 N E SHILLING! A DREAM OF LIFE; SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. IV|* R. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON Wakhfibu. DENTIST, (m*mig& STREET, Teeth extracted without ?«.in by Dr, Clover's Pateufc Oxide Gatu &<{,s<&. TVGt^ ittm .»«fc ft l-W Ml.



CANTERBURY GHEES] Arrivhd Pbr Kbnii.wob'M3 : H4 CHEESE, T. H. HILL & GO. m a a & rpEAS A SHIPMENT JUST LANDED, EX ' TAMAYA,' @ LONDOJT. T. 11. HALL & CO. CJHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS OTAGO SLATES. On Sale by T. H. v HALL & 00. Q' N 8 A L E~ ; ARRIVED, Ex 'Matchless' ® Dunedijt : OATS BRAN OATMEAL FLOUR, ETO. T. H. HALL & CO. 28th December, 1876. iyEW CANTERBURY C lIE ES E. 10 OASES ARRIVED PER IIAWEA. T. IL II AL L & 0 O. A R R I V *~E A Per ' Fairlie,' 'Emu,' and the ' Canterbury': OATS BRAN SHAIiPS OATMEAL FLOUR PEARL BARLEY HAMS and BACON, in Cloth CANTERBURY CHEESE ROLL and SIDE BACON LARD in Bladders. NELSON HOPS T. 11. HALL & CO. ONEY to LENITTn lar«,'e or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. M~ ONEY to LEND on first-class free liold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-stroct. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate r;ito of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. Iv rPHr» Appointment QjJp^|lj||~Sy> Marchioness Ladyship Norinanby. MRS. PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOK r A-STREET. Mrs. P. bogs to inform the Ladies of Auckland I and its vksinity that she has just received, ex ! AlTernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French i Coutilles, White and Pink Sat toe ns, Scarlet ; Lasting and strong Kettoring Jean ; also, strong j Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. R U S S E~~L L' S 9 FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISIIMENT, POKTLANDHOUSE, HOBSON-STKISKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. _____ RO BE R T P E N N E V, CHIMNEY SWEEP, opposite the Baptist Sehool-i-ooin floor, Chapel-street, Auckland. All Orders punctually attonded to. Charges Reasonable. TT\ I M B E~ R. ROBERT BART LEY having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Largo and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N. B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required. October 10, 1876. JN 0. C. C L O U G H, MECHANIST. Masefield's Building s r : Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other p description of domestic and general Light ■ Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, \ Inventors Models, and Optical and Scientific . Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning ana Boringr, Screw and Wheel Cutting. &c. &c. J; AND J. S O P P E T, j • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ■VTEYTGinDCERYTTEA, PROVISION, ; JJ% AND SEED WAREHOUSE. f BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS. SPLENDID PROVISIONS, \ And shortly, j ■ FRESH SEEDS of every description. ] W. SPRAGG & CO., » Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, £ Queen-street. ? •"\r~~°~ T i c- E- ] _Ll — T C. T. HARDING : Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Akchaijd & J. Brown, Coal and - Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute all 1 orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention - to business to receive a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to .his predecessors. NIB.— - Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. j Carting done with despatch. £ All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland 1 Hftod Douot'will runnivn prompt attention. "\r"E~W"C~A"S T L E COAL _I_l AT ONEHUNGA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALS, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, _ Wharf, Onehunsra. TITIL.UAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, TV (Late Preece and Graham), LICENSKD LXTKHPRETJSR AND SURVEYOR, Tarnahere, Waikato. Address in Auckbuid :—William Coleman. Kfio.. SoHHtttr. Vnlnan Ln.nn. p mEMPERANCE~BOARDING HOUSE g J J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boardei'3 will j nnd this eßtebliehmont convenient for town J business, and at the. same time quiet and retired, and offering lirst-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address: Upper Queen-streeti nornoT* of Tnrnar-atreßt.. OP E C IA L N O T I o■% Parties sendina; PARCELS to any part of the Waikato own rely upon them betog forwarded with dispatch by jSurly Train, thence pet Coaclu by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET,



r\ N SALE 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases, Limejuice Cordial 100 cases S&rsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., WPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, by the UNuERSIGNEI Ex 'Orari,' 'City of Auckland,' ' Abernyte,'' Mendoza,' &o.: i 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch 200 casks Cement ; 100 cases Colman's Starch, white and blue 30 „ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Moj ton's, and Overall's 10 cakes Assorted Peel, KeillerandMorto: 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 cases Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, i and J 20 kegs Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar and Tartaric Acid : 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 40 cases Muntz Metal, Sheething Nails, do Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas Sheep wash Tobacco and Sulphur Arrowroot, Cornflour, . Gelatine Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c. &c. Agents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshend's Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. mHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR TTIR INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under tjie Act. TNISANKR U P T C Y. "THE EVENING STAR" IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY ACT FOR THE INSERTION OF ALL NOTICES UNDER SAID ACT. \ UC KLAND PERMANKNT~CO ±\- OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of } reehokl or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— epayments extend- p Wppl , Total amount ■ ing over rul vvu.k. R epa y a bi e# a. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. G per cent, per annum 7 day s notice : „ JOHN ftA.TGER, Secretary WANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes has one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/0, worth -lO.s; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18/6 worth 27/0; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men 15/6, worth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at 9/6, worth 15/6. Call early. These are all new goods. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. TIXANTED KNOWN —I have~Just 7 V Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNO 7WNTTh^t~Sa^u"el Coombes is making up the McPhilg eloggonaught Check in Mosgiol Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. IT has now become an established fact that to be well dressed you must go to the , City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street.—SAMUEL COOMBKS. Proprietor. W "ANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coomhes. City Clothing Mart. W ANTED KNOWN, who wouldn't o ~J O a Boy t0 wear one of Coombes's 2s lid Suits. WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Irousers, well worth 18/6, but they'will be sold for 12/6, to meet the tiine3. — SAMUEL COOMHES. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-treca WANTED KNOWN —SA M U E~L COOMBES having a large overstock of Alpaca ana Silk Du3t Coats, will sell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart. 92. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that San7u7 T Coombes 4s making Trousers of the Rlosgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. W" ~ILSON & CO. 'S CELEBRATE!) BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable 3rocor, or from th» wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any leleterious ingredient which is often found in ; uaiiy Baking Powders. The local testimonials ' ire of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its jurity and ejliciency. It is by far beyond the mportcd article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s 3aking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. : EC. C A R R, c HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, ! RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, .29, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the ' Union Bank. ! FIREWOOD ! ! ! TTUIIEWOOD ! ! ! 1 jp i WAN TED KNOWN, that lam now prepared 1 o supply BEST TITREE FrRIiWOOD, in any (uantity, at the following prices (terms cash):— k Single ton, 95.; four to ten tons, Bs. 6d.; upwards ' if ten tons, at wholesale prices. — Address: , rOHN BLAIR, Bay of Islands Coal Yard, ] Jreakwater Road. t WANTED, a Large Number of Second ** i lianfl. P^NOS for Cash,' no matter * vnat shape, l«6w old, or out of order, Also, I Seven Small 5 octave Harmoniums. ; JN .-b.-l'ianos and Harmoniums tuned and re» iftireui i WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, i WELLJiSLEY-STRKRT. I BI L LIA R D Tf^TToliL , XL \ i THISTLE HO TEX, !



I: "O EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS AX/ CLOSE BROTHERS, 226 & 228, QCTEEW-STREBT, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cm tomers that they are now showing some of th PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF TH! j, SEASON. ! . Due regard has been paid to please the pal&fc of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of th' RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. e^" Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J i and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. RF R™E N C H • has Removed . TO THE "OOYAL rpEA "IyTART, j THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, : . Victoria-street, i WHERE HE HAS ON SALE A LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, and CHOICE TEAS. Families Waited on for Orders. Goods delivered throughout the City and Suburbs, and to a reasonable distance in the Country. I^eW~z"e'XlXn"d" 'insurance -iJi COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £240;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 subject to special arrangements. tsr liOasKs Promptly Paid. Wtn r>. PTWRPH!, ivr»n«ioi«»- TCr E W LO C A~L~I N D U~S~Tinr. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper T vvelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Sir G. W. Owen. __ Mnnufactory: York-Rt.rf.et. Parnell. V^ANTED~Kiimvn,^liatlxlJoLDiE is T y prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro B.irk and Blue Gum Luths, Shingles, &c., &c. ai-the lowest market price, at his Yards,'Cus torn-! io use-street. W~~ANTEb to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street, East. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly ( damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvp,r Mounted, and T)rav Harness XirANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- T T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. J^ 0 T I C E. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR. To ensure despatch, Wagons must be ordered a Week previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. p~RiTFirsinirN~Al notlce. MR. MACLEAN, Dentist, will resume his Professional Duties on TUESDAY next. I'rinccs-street, Auckland, 6th January, 1877. "PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey J_ Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. See Bkett's Almanac. Price, ONE Epsom ~house~semTnary, near ONEBUNGA, Conducted by Mrs. Lewis. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY , January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. A S H T O N & SON •' HOUSE, LA.ND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— : EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre- ' mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent '< and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal ' Hotel, adjoining the residence of the Hon. H. j Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of j Mr. \V. Ritchie, Baker. This house was for j many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one, itiscen- • trally situated between the Railway Station and j the District and Supreme Courts, being within < three minutes walk of cither. The property can ( be sold upon easy terms. ( NORTH SHORE.-A Sheep Farm atLong Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The < property has a large frontage to the water, and < is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs ( through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a eood ] seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings . wgll fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.-BuUding allotments, 33 feet by f lOe tOet, in Gundry's Paddock. , PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Buildin • site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Bay 7 Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pre- I perty is situated in the most healthy part of this ] favovrite suburb, and lias an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.-Land at mouth of Cox's , Jreek, with a large water frontage, divided into l > acre lots. ■ ' I TO BE LET :— , QUKEN-STTIEET.—Large Business Premises i jpposito th«? N-.-.W Zealand Insurance Buildinga. 1 <,»UKi':N-.sTUEKT.-Fii-st-ciiv33 Business Pre- i nJsea next the Bank of Now Zealand, consisting )f largo shop, yith extensive uliow-room at the 3 xV?lv,m°; lCt 1^lr d ,A)T ii,'i, k eS^nce from Mill's Lane. '. QUEfiN-STRBET.-Solicltor's Offices in new t 3Uildir.g-3 next tue Bank o[ New Zealand, com < jiodious and airy, nt.ted up with every conven ence. Largo Fire-proof Safes attached to the i sremisfts. These offices are approached from ; T?O;i^ and easy flight of stairs. CO STOM-HO USK-STR EEt.-Large and com nodious Stores in Custom-hfjuse-street. The nave been asphalted, and are dry and « IK) BR LIOT, part of the Premises (?, Qtieen- ? jroet) hold by Hr. n, Gilfillan, consisting of Ihree Floors and a good Dry Cellar, with baok jutmuce. Moderate rent fop the -whole or a ?orUon.—For parUctilars applr to ««»»», HENRY QiLFILLAN? t H. AISHTON & SON, I »««•_—_»*. ~^.if?llTO< and Ratet-p Ajrenta : OAiill^ YARDSfof MOSGIEL:. r>*\F}J%F (DtmerUn) TWEPIDS at mill prices 4«. 60. per yo. V(i.-l>, MqP«Sßson, Drapeft j



JOHN S OP P E T, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE! AGENT NO. 8, QUEEN-STRBET. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High- Street, belonging to Low and Motion. | TO LIT/a really rood Farm of 150 acres, about *" one half fqnoed, and dirlded into paddocks, part o of which are .under cultivation, the remainder m in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling|.. ■ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and nil neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming .purposes, centrally situated, bfting at the junction of two main roads, where a good c business could be done as Hotel-and General Store. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, a comfort able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 66 x 100 ". feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiva tion, except about "10 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-honsß. stable, cow-sheds, &o>, only 12 ' miles from town. FOR SALiti, oneap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres oi really good Land, part bush and part strong - fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiaußlock, Waiuku 6 r with creek frontage. -■■ •«:•.'.!■. FOR SALE, a. bargain, a very compact Farm of 67 acres of really good land, one half of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve: 21 miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE,, at a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, being Lot No. 4, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, > 33 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. ■. ~ FOR SALE, a Bargain, .on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from1 the Union Bank.. ... ■ ,'■ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at an exceedingly. j r low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good, land, 25 of. which, are in grass, with 4-roomedf ' house, stables, &c, Only lour miles from Hainil- ._, ' ton, with frontage to the main rostd. ';;'; . >% FOR SALE, on easy terma, a comfortable i bar. ,' ---roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 1 acres 'land^ in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush! I > miles from Auckland' Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices,."' several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. ' k FOR SALE, at a very low-price, a Partly Im-..' proved Farm of 81 acres, With house, &c, about. ' 13 miles from town. FOR. SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, ■ a good 6-roome'd" House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. 'FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 24 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good nouse and buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, 1 ■ ■ ' ,'.-.'-' No. 8, Queen-street. ~,'/. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, ■«'■;' HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT • MARKET HOUSE:— FOR' SALE, an excellent S-roonaed House, situated in the best part of Ponsonby, ntiar the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an aye of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and '• kitchen garden, asphalted yai d and paths,' and every modern convenience : good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £600. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Dublin street, with work-shop underneath, good; well, fenced, ■ lined, -and" papered, new house, allot ment 40 x 115, freehold. ■ Price, £135. Terms very easy. - ■ ! FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated In Gundry-street, -well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, ; garden; &c, freehold allotment^; a real comfort able place. Price, !£2BO. Terms, £100 cash,' balance on easy terms. :■■■■ FOR SALE, on the New North Road, ten: minutes ifftHfeXmm the Eden Vine Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and .papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well," and large ■ allotment, good run f6r a cow; very suitable investment for a working man; Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-Toomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Evefy modern oonvenienceV ' . dajiryj- cow-shed, : coach-house, • pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre).! Terms very easy, £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Ls&d at CambellMU© planted with ornamental-trees, securely'fenced ;:' being a splendid site.for gentlemen's residences1': view unparalleled; Price, £250. ■ •'■'■■■'■ . FOR SALE, a 4-roomed Cottage in Newton Road, with allotment 33 x 100 good well, &o £150. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in Newton , Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages; good well, &c. £200. ■ ■ ;- . . = FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage lin Brown,- : street, Ponsonby, on: the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment 40 x.IOO. £260. Terms easy. ■ ' ■ - ' . ■ FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage in BrOwn- ; street, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot ment 40 x 108, good well, &0., well fenced and new. Price, £180. Terms very easy, £30 cash. FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x 224 feet, fenced, just off upper end of" Kyher Pass. Price, 20s. per:foot. . •. ' , FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in' Pompallier's Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 107 x 105. xPrice, £135. : ' . '. FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngaruawahia, good business sites,: close to" the bank. Price low and terms easy. ■ FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tuakau, good position. . A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, the Lease (48 years) of an Allot ment in Symonds-street,' subject to £11 per annum, two frontages. Price, £40. . FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in. various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. . £3T See Advertisement Board, !Market-house R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen : - '■• Market House. J~ M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT*, o Auckland, has the following Choice Pro : perties for sale :— FOR SALE, in the rising district of Mount Albert, a Desirable Homestead, comprising 11 acres, together with comfortable Cottage, large barn, stables, cow-shed, &c. The prDperty com mands a beautiful view. Price, £700. FOR SALE, a bargain, a Farm and Home stead, comprising 330 acres of freehold, 50 acres of which, are .in. grass. There is a comfortable House and out-buildings upon the farm, and about half-an-acre in potatoes. This farm will carry about 100 sheep in its present state, and is offered a bargain, as the owner has left the colony. The farm has a frontage to the Wade River. Price, £180. FOR SALIC, a bargain, a first-class Store or Warehouse, built of Drick, in the centre of the city, with concrete floor, coach-house, 3-stalled stable, and good well of water. Cost £1.600 • Price, £1,000. ; FOR SALE, in that healthful locality known as the Carlton Gore Road, all that beautiful Residence lately occupied by- Mr. Brown, and near the residence of H. H. Lusk, Esq. There are five spacious rooms and a large freehold allotment. This property is very near to the Domain. Price, £350; £250 can remain on mort gage. . FOR SALE, in Seafleld View, a pretty Cottage in this favourite district, with -.freehold allot ment 49 x Stt, let for 12s. per week. There is a registered grate and colonial oven in the <ottasre. Price, £210. .. . . FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all in |rass, with comfortable house, good orchard* &c. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 sash,: oalanco can remain on the property. FOR SALE,, a Bargain, a comfortable Reai lence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the 3hoice locality of Remuera. Price, £475; £200 sash balance can remain upon the property FOR SALE, a Fine Building Site of 3 acres at Remuera, on the main road, all in grass, and ?ood view. Price, £200. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort ible House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot aient and good well of water. Price, £150. 1 OR SALE, a good investment for a workinj? nan, 2 Houses in Symonds-etreet. with freehold Ulotment, bringing in a rental of 173. per week, WAIKATO.—For Sale a choice Farm of 200 lores of first-class land, 3 miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station, and 1 mile from ilie Pnteranei school-house, 5p aores in grass, and a hnrfte por tion fenced. This property will bo sold cheap w the owner Is leaving the district. Price &i tOa. per acre: £5-">0 pf the "urchfise snotiey can ~ remain on the proper* y. FOR .SALE. ii Bargain, a good five-roomed House m Nelson-stvoot. wtti) fvechoUl v: otment, Fhis property is only five mnut-> vvnik from ;he Union Bank. Price. m2o. £«f»cash, balance :an remain on mortua^e. -.. ■£3T For Houses, Farms, and AltatntentSt gpe aiy long hst in the " Weekly Rer^dv' ; . J. gfc| LiSNNOX, Estate Aowwtv ; _ -AUi'.Vljltlrt ; W(K3TABKSHKpIi"vir-Ais^ 1 s=a=iSkl , B 13 At, # New a^d SiSCnS-b--trA7i» ClfyfEElEß, Wellesley-street Eaat, CloUlitiif Housht, ??.&—Arrattge^auts tsatt fe toado for tha lousesv *"-*»«ko . E~ C"•% '■ -fl"" 8%8 '1T E^* ' eXI)I)UQn AMP riARNKS!? KAKBP;