The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Fo. 2M7

AUCKLAND, N.Z.; SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1877.

PRICE : OiS TE PENJrr.



«S____^-. imOFv SYDNEY AND MEL- ]__ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s, II E R O, Captain Logan, Avill leave Melbourne on the 1-ith instant, and Sydney on the 18th; due here about the 23rd inst. Sliewill leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, August 8. 1.77. C" NI O N STEAMS MI P COMPANY of new zealand (limited). Time Table—August 1877. or taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CH ALA IE Ii S, wto _i_ Manukac. , . I . „~. I Latest Steamship, j Date of Saihng. j Train. Wanaka.. Wednesday, 22n<L Ba.m. 7 a.m. Hawk.v ..' Monday, 27th, 3C.30 a.m. 9.10 a.m. l'.\rpo ! Monday. Sept. 3, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. Wanaka .. i Friday, Sept. 7, 8.30 a.m. < a.m. jfOR TAURANGA, POVERTY J3A_, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, erom Railway •W_IAKJ_. Taupo .. Friday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m.* — Taranaki Wed., Sept. 5, 1p.m.1 — foTTsyiTney,4u447q4 -i.n-stre_t wsaj __ Rotorua.. Tuesday, Aug. 28, neon — I 1 HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. rorner Queen and West Q.unen-strcets. W A 1 U X U7 -s£f;^--W» The pg> OREGON • -r for Waiuku as under :— Onehunga— From AVaiuku— .vi mil lay, 2 p.m. ' Monday, 6 p.m. A".' -hies day, 3 p.m. Thursday, '.) a.m. V lay, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. '•"hatipu Saw-mills and Manukau Heads- Tuesday, S a.m. ngle Fares, 3s 6d; Return. ss. AVcather and other circumstances pet mirt::.g. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. (.- ••>?.>&_-_ Auction Mart will be attended to _sSKfe Vy GATION & COAL MINING 't'&mismm' COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: " Mercer to Hamilton. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Per steamer AVaikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 0 n..m. Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Mondu Wednesday, and Fri 4 . ...m ga.nawa . .- t : s tor. Daiiv on arriva ii 1 fii4t i: pit ncm Auckland, 12.13 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of first train from Auck land, 12.43 p.m. Cambridge to Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7 a.m.. catch ins the train leaving Mercer "for Auckland, at 3.50 p.m. Hamilton to Mercer. Daily. 8.30 a.m.; per AVaikato, Monday, AYed "hesday, and Friday: per Delta. Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, catching the train leaving Mercer for Auckland, at 3.50 p.m. FRANZ SCHEBFF, Secretary. Fort-street. 11th August. 1877. TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows :— Auckland to AA'ade : AVade to Auckland : AA Tedn'day, 22nc", 3p.m. Thursday, 23rd, C.3op.m Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Monday, 20th, 12 noon Tuesday. 2ist, 5 p.m. Saturday. 25th, 3 p.m. Monday, 27th, 8 a.m. Single fares to Puhoi, 65.; Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will call at Hot Springs to land passengers. MASTER, Agent. -__ks_>- UTEAM TO AND FROM ISM^fo RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under: — From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. LiR-—12.30 p.m. S.s. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. ■<€i__a^ UIOR RUSSELL, WANG A .jllllll^Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The b.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo rcceiA _d after 1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— August. Monday, 20th Friday, 24th AVednesday. 29th At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ..Siv^^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION Jgjgjjgj^lQ WITH THE THAMES. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'DURHAM." Time Table: From Auckland:— Durham—Saturday, 6 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDAA^ARDS. Manager. OR "WAIUKU. •>*^^®*r The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as folloAvs :— From Onehunga: From AVaiuku : Saturday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordei-3 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, O-p.huna-i. or No-ocmarlrfit.. Z^sjte^ QTEAM col_mrMC-_fTON BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND '=3S=3SS:E?THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequiiar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Monday. 10 a.m. Tuesday. 11 a.m. Wednesday, 11.30 a.m. From Thames- Monday, _.30 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. AVednesday, 5.30 p.m. . Weather and other circumstances permuting. FRASER & TINisE, . Ai.er.ts. "^__S_k W oii LONDCLNr L>iKE(JT- The Superio" Iron Clipper Jgifc|Bfl||!^Bar_- c SPIRIT OF THE DAWN, 602 tons register, Jameb Wards. Master, now loading, and having ;i great part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. Vnr freight or naffiage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. _57r!__r "OARQUE 'COLUMBUS,' J_J» FROM LONDON. Consignees are requested to ■__g_____aa p ass Entries and obtnin Delivery Od-ders from the undersigned .or their Goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of th« ship Avill be landed and stored at Consi.s.nees' risk and expense A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at noon en SATURDAY, the 18th inst. The New Zealand Shipping Co., (Limited). Agents. Auckland, 16th August, 1877.



■ *fffc-*_ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPAP4 : 4-4;444*,k3 waters. I FOP KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAI j ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, ana DAR ; GAVILLE. 'j l MINNIE CASEY I ' Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville ever; ■ Tuesdavanci Thursday morning's tide, leavin. I Dargavllle .a the return trips every AVedncsda; I andFrida- notning's tide. lTTr _, 1 Pa-sen - r .cave Auckland, per 'LILY, 01 ! _Uo"tia^ . '■ ; Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., an; i c'a-jvo i .:oudiya and Fridays. i * J. CASEY & SON, ; i Red Ofiice, Wharf. • rf_i«-_zr~_7^ mr'iiOT springs SHSSfe; C 1 -A ANGLMATAKANA j ,!^ss--ar liA _„ , > _ITTLE OMAHA. . ' The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPEB j tviil sail as under: — 1 Auckland and Hot Springs. j From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, aw | Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs ever. ■ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. I Mahurangl For Mahuranei every Thursday and Saturda. iat 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Mondaj ! and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. i Matakana, Kaavau, ar.d Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at II am From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out, a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to g^Y & go _^ 7mTKA^ARL The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, ! every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per I-TLV, at 12.30 p.m. on. Mondays, and for Port Albert, on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and. for Port Albert on Mondays. __r This Service commences on MONDAi., 28th May. J. CASEY & SON. sS_s?^ A UCKLAND STE A M 44)4:4:>4_L PACKET COMPANY ■K^-S-Bas' - (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for Napier on MONDAY", the 20th instaut, at 1 p.m. __. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ~rt_T=_. TT.OK TONGA, KAPI, _S^4-4\ 1- VAVU, AND SAMOA. Mll&g^S Freight and Passage at ___________ Greatly Reduced Rates. The schooner ELIZABETH, Captain G. LovmiooK. will sail on or about T UESJ IAY. the 2oi.ii instant. A-ply to STONE BROS.. Agents. jgs^-T "ICTOR BRISBA _. E DIRECT. 44^^2_S^_. The new clipper brigantine A\ 7ill sail ou or about WEDNESDAY, the 22nd instant. For freight or passage apply to R. RATRD. Victoria-street. TTOTICE TO SHIP-BUILDERS. -j-. Tenders for the Repairs to the 4"--'4\ Ketch PEARL arc. required to j: 4 X be sent to Messrs. Owen and •■-i . .4 Graham's ofiice not later than '■ .._j4l_->"' SATURDAY, noon. ■tOgJi 44--' Specifications can be seen at "~~2 '- -'"-"" " the above office. Q N S A L F, Per "Ceara," "Miss Kilmanseog" " Fairlie," "Camille," and Late Arrivals— 100 tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1. „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS CO cases CANTERBURY CHEESE U „ „ BACON & HAMS 18 bales NELSON HOPS ; T. H. HALL & CO., High-street and Vulcan Lane. "XT E W MAR KET NURSE 1. V, _Ll NEAR RAILWAY STATION. c. s. Mcdonald, During the present Planting Season, offers for Sale a Varied and Superior Collection of CONIFERS, SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, and GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prepared for removal. All the Plants are in perfect health, and an inspection will satisfy intending purchasers of the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket. Auckland. R. F. B. WO~O D HAM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, ianofprte Warehouse. Shortland-street. PN.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. rilHO ST-! H A R B U T T, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Co_URG-STREK_, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. ULMA N ' 8 PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches. Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. R I N G © COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. T OOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Has the Largest Stock of MEN'S, WOMEN'S, and CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, of Superior Quality, all Made on the Premises, Selling Cheaper than any other House in Town. N.B.—The Prices:— Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12s. Gd., our own make. Men's Watertight.. 12s. 6a., own own make. Women's Calf "Boots, 10s. (id., our own make. Children's Boots equally cheap. C. BROO XE S, BL U E 800 T, QUEEN-STREET. Opposite (-_P"_F City Hall. WA. WATERMAN begs to inform © his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly ©pposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of p-tronagu. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find eA _ry comfort. Meals at all hours. "T AND J. S O P P E T, tj o Freeman's Bay Steam Mii ls, And No. 161, LoAver Queen-street Wharf, Anokln.ii _. UNDAS & CO. are Rovers of Square and R.und Totara Piles, from 12 to SO ft. A poly to A. Stewart, Queen-street.



/GEORGE AF_E R S \JC Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, j Cash Buyers of Tall ■ fSj— H A S . L A V E R : ;\j BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybei' P.ash j N.B.—Shin-les. A splendid shipment just tc ; hand. i Timber in lots to suit purchaser... i tTm b s butch cr. ! <_? CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. ■ Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on i Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas, ! and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. M1 R S ir~Y~ N __> ' S Railway Refreshment House, ! (Second house below the Telegraph Cilice). I Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga arc i respectfully informed that at the above House ! Meals and' Refreshments may be had at any ; time during the day. I Tea, Codec, Sec at the Shortest Notice. ! W" "'"_. W E B ST E R, _jiilu» wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Auckland. -NVy__ —if> Union >.>_ilrl PHILLIPP¥~AN__r^ONS, OIL © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperbangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'! Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish* Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate; Sheet, Crown. Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses. Glazed Sashes, 'Doors. &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.— 97- & 97._QIH.I?_N-STJiEET. ? CARSON, House and Land Agent «■ Rent and Debt Collector, Rtkihmrrrv's Ri ■ > r.r>T^«p* Ormr-i-v-btrrf-t. W~ ARN OC X BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFA.C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at (rum ._."> to £0 per ton. „-_______-. ______ _ —-—- &0 Wholesale. Shipping & Fa__i__ BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for wai-ied to all parts cf the eoiony upon receipt of order. Families waited '>n in town or suburbs. J"~ H_L R~A"N"D ers on, a Broker, Mining, Estate and Com mission Agent, Accountant, Auditor, VALUER, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Slining Companies Booksand Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of House Property undertaken. Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House and Landed Property bought and sold. Office: No 1-5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. *&£&s _!_4v4„.>' /CLARKE BROTHERS \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. QfOANIT Q R GAfSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Waekhouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). H. S~K I N N E R , ft BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old She, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fitting-, fee.. Se.c. L O V E T T. o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strkkt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bettDwedon him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that ho has always on hand a AVell-selested Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel. and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost, for cash. T^T O T I C E. (}. R. McNAB, For Many Years in the Employ ok Messrs. Croiokshank & Co.. Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he has PURCHASED the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Ov the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shippivg and Family Ort>ers Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consigned to him shall receive his best care. TCT O T I C E. JOHN ALLENDER, Soap and Candle Manu facturer, Parnell, begs to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that he has Appointed MR. E. R. CARDNO, Fort-street, (in the pre mises lately occupied by AVard a_d Co.). his Agent. All orders left with him will have prompt attention.- Auckland, 19th July, 1877. _ T3ONES 1 BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any quantities for Cask at the Free man's Bay Bone Milte. and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by T. Xr .T SOPPWT. T~HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH avi'll connect Avith the Mid-day Train atNga ruaAvahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. Hautapu. 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.15 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu. 1 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mosday,, AVedaesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Tc Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arrivinar at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's office, ■ ueen-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTEH, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPBT. No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent. L~OND ON" AND~PAR 1 S~ PATTERN DEPOT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH. MILLINER. In thanking her Customers and the public gene rally for their kind patronge during the past, begs respectfully to inform them that, at the re quest of many of her country customers, she lias decided to add GENERAL DRAPERY to her Large and varied Stock of Millinery. We arc Now Opening NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising all the Latfltet Novelties in DRESS GOODS. MANTLES. FUR & SEAL JACKETS COSTUMES, HATS, BONNETS, &c. A Large Assortment of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen. N.B.— First-class artistes are. engaged in the M-line-y Department, also in the Dre^s n_d | Mantle-making, which ;s Tinder the snperin- I tendence of Miss Rune.man. I [ tea, Wed ding andjMoiH'ning Orders punctually I attended to. 1



M. H. Frost.] [Geokge C.altavfll Frost & Co. ; AY II O L E S A L I. WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anP High-street, i Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAUR_ GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and i forwarded to English and American j Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. j S, WYNBHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, _ND W !- n GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. __ ,_ | H. | jjj f_l Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the ■_-' r_ Province. to ~ ' w J.ll. requests attention of Ruilders and r ._. others to his New Glazing Tariff. t_ ,-. J. HENDERSON. "" ! S. WYNDHAM-STREET. W :|__^hTJ- L IP P S & DON, T T • X k_7 HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. «__.. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleograph. Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, Sec. Gilt. Stained, and Vicneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec Sec., Sec Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c. &c. Caivon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain. Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo (.lass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, 95 fc 97. Queen-street _ "\ UCKLA ND HAT MANUFA CTOItY. w. ir. f~lT~n ton (Late Hill & Fenton), j By S'pccial ____. 4h „?«_, t 4___~ _. Appointment to 9^_-?_l__S_<_^ his Exc ell c n c y the Governor. WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER, 81, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Rank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manl .'acturtng Department.—Tbis branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, (>l, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Comormateur" may bo seen. In order to render his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES in Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hats. _cc. JUST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats, latest fashions, •*•'<:., Sec. __T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WT T-T T4RNTON, VV . J-L. X CI, QUEEN-STREET, j /T ~0~~ ~A~ — L.\ \J i Tlie Proprietors of the AVaikato Coal Mines bet, to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open- , ingof the AVaikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managcratthe mine ; or at the office, No. 7, AVyndham-strect, Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s (kl per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. IGs (id per tou 50 tons and upwards 15s Od per ton Auckland, August 11,1577. /^.REY RIVER COAL. FOR SALE, INT LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith work. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Oneihjnga. TJOOTS, OHOES, & QLIPPERS. H # Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Mens, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. tJSg, Don't forget the Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Cos. p HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! .'.'.The Undersigned are selling SASHES, COORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY" LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Jots Lots of Second-class Timber, a.OREAT Bargain. AVood Turning in all its Branches.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. m O BU S H GONT RACT 0R S. Early Next Month the Union Steeim Saw Moulding, Sash, and Door Company (Limited) will LET CONTRACTS for Falling and Delivery of large quantities of KAURI TIMBER at the Tairua River. Persons desiring to contract should make an immediate inspection of the bushes. Only steady and energetic men need apply. Further information may be obtained at the office of the Company, Mechanics' Bay, or at j the Tairua Saw-mill. | August 9, 1877.



A L E X. X E N N E D Y. _____ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Albert Hotel), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. £17000 sjl £1,000 BOOTS & » iy_ SHOES. Bouort Direct from the Manufacturers For Cash. — Ladies' and Children's Superior Boots and Sho^s, ex Spirit of the Dawn and Lombardian, now on sale by the single pair, at usual wholes-ale prices. An extraordinary line of Ladies' Oxford Shoes at 7s 6d. Every pair of Boots sold in our establishment, is guaranteed to give reasonable satisfaction, or repaired free of charge. CLARKSON & CO., BOOTMAKERS, "*7ZD Next to Mr. Ldson. Chemist. I_T EW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL .LH v-anised iron works company (LIMITED), Have on- Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 1, 5, 0 and 7!i,s. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, Sec, Sec, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. S3_. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "___ Works:— Victoria-street Auckland. __ ONEY TO LENDTon Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. I%^OKn_Y _TO LEND.—A large sum o _Lt___ Money to Lend, in sums of -100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. "ONEY TO LEND, "on"Mortgage, at the usual rates of intere.c. —W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. "ONEY~to LEND in large or small Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHL-Y, Solicitor. High-street. TyrONEY to LEND on fi__t-class free- J_? j_ hold Becuritv, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER.. Shortland-street. TtjrONJEY TOTEND in large or small LtJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— -ackson and Russell. Solicitor). MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security.; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. I€IrONEY~T\TL_-Sfb, in large or small 4v_!_ sums.— S. A^aile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ollice. A UCKLAND [PERMANENT CO __-__ OPI_R AT IV E BUILDING AND IN VESTMEN T SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. .'•LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of .-820 to jSG,OOO, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for c\ Tery £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- r>___ w „„i_. ! Total amount ingover Per Week. Repayable. i 1 j s. d. I £ s. d. 4 years I 12 6 ! 130 0 6 6 years I 9 2 113 9 2 8 years 7 6; 156 7 6 10 years j 6 3 162 18 3 "DEPOSITS receive/! repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Kefn-pt—ry. T MPOR TA N T NOTICE. E. W A T E R S Has vcrv great pleasure to announce that since his removal into -dr. Dyson's late shop, his _j_r DINING ROOMS "-SB haA-c been renovated at great expense, Avitr. every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th_ 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 arc attached side offices provided with ablntionary 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 years i« 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, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers, are laid or the table_ immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence, that he will, in his Sew Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draAV the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local! y manufacturcd Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, ueen-street. Tfl LOU R ! POLL ARD ! BRAN The undersigned have For Sale— *_0 __ TONS FLOUR, in Sacks. 100's and 50's, J. T. Evans and. Co., Oamaru Hassell and Co., Oamaru Inwood, Timaru Cliff, I'imaru Parr, Tim»ru Anderson and Co., Dunedin R. Anderson, Dunedin Saunders, C_ristcharch BRAN, POLLARD, MAIZE, OATS, BARLEY. B. TONES & CO. T~O"TJ I S FOUR N IE R, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, "Victoria-street East, _W_ One door above GREYHOUND HOTEL. FREDK. HE WIN.] [HENRY HE WIN mII E "BEST |10F FE E IS AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE. AT F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S. FRENCH & INDIAN CONDIMENTS, In Great Perfection, as usual, at F. HEWIN _. BROTHERS. Specialities ! Specialities ! V True Indian Currie r>, ( ( True Indian Chut- Mushrooms and ; ) ney L ; Butter ) ) Real French Sar- . . .French Beans ( \ dines >■ ' Oxford Sausage ( \ French Mustards f-. German Sausage / ' French Vinegars ■ Essence of Rennett J ) French Fruits - - Jugged Hare I ) Trutlled Pates De , —. Hare Soup ( { Joi Gras , > Mock Turtle ( (Truffled Pates of .. Ox Tail ) Partridge, Wood | j Chili \ rinegar V ) cock, Quail, &c. I J Tarragon Vinegar ( ) TrufHes Fines de Mince Meat ( ( Pcrigord v . Plum Pudding , ' Asparagus, long Tunny Fish J ) tins f 1 Gnava .lelly, t ) Greer Peas, 1 and I. J &c, &c. ( ) 2J^ ( FOR THE BEST CHEESE, SMOKE-DRIED BACON, HAMS, AND GOOD BUTTER, GO TO F. HEWIN & BROTHER'S, PROVISION FACTORS, AND FANCY' GROCERS, r-rrx. T T>r>-n Corner ok QUEEN and THE X POT, AVELLESLEY-STREETS, Opposite United Service Hotel, AUCKLAND.



\ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM | _____ MAR. SCHOOL. (AFFILIATED TO THE University of I New Zealand). The Qnarter Days for the current year are 6tl Febrn-ry, 27th April. 17th JvJv, and Ith October. FAF.QUHAI. MACRAE, i > Hend Ms-.-ster. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL. WELLINGTON-STREET. The __V._NING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. . Monsieur Peltier is 'highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. J " 0'R~W"'~~ g" O PRE T. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Laige Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs, CULT! V A TE D FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C 'PLACES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. Ail of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. Agent for 7-.Tr. W. IT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. eA SK T O N & SO N, © HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— EPSO M.—Commodious Family Residence, with stable, coach-house, cow-sheds, Sec, erected upon 15 acres of ;.ood land, large portion in grass, remainder in orchard and ornamental trees and shrubs. EPSOM.—Large Verandah Cottage, Avith stables, &_., eight acres of land, in grass and NEWTON ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a .rood tenant. NEWTON ROAD —Five-roomed House and Shop, well br.iit and complete, registered stoA'e. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stsll Stable and good well. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —A •comfortable 7-roomed Verandah Cottage, -with an acre of Land in grass. PONSON.BY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1, acres in all. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. TO BE LET :— THREE KINGS. — A nine-roomed House, with stable, outbuildings, garden, and orchard, l.j acres in all. For lease for 3or 1 years. PARNELL.—Four-roomed Cottage and gar den, overlooking the Domain. GRAFTON ROAD. — Five-roomed Cottage and garden. BRIGHTON ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cottage, with garden, next to the residence of Reader WOOd, ESQ. WAKEFIELD-STREET.-Large Shop near Queen-street. HARDING-STREET.—Five-roomed Cottage. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adjoining Arthurs Auction Mart, lately in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton, Confectioner. For Lease for a term of seven years. ROYAL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. WYND HA M C lIA MB E RS.—Solicitors' Offices. CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. T_> EM O V A L. We beg to intimate to our friends and cus tomers that Aye have Removed our Office to Ncav Building at our Yards in Custom-house street, adjoining the Britomart Hotel, Avher we hope by strict attention to the requirements of our customers to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto so liberally afforded. Orders punctually attended to, W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. XOTAIKATO pOAL jpOMPANY. NEWMARKET YARDS. F. G. CLAYTON having been appointed AGENT for Newmarket, Remcera, Epsom, and Parnell, will supply the above Superior Coal at the following prices, delivered at a moderate distance :— 5 tons .. 20s. per ton 1 ton .. 225. 6d. per ton cAvts. .. Is. 3d. per cwt. N.B,—All orders promptly attended to, and Avill use every endeavour to give satisfaction. August 1., 1877. pi A L_V ANI ZE D IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the AVorks, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitticg of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER ha.s 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, WELLESLEY-STREET. A nnKT.—.!-"_. B~__r__N"s"Tb"N ~&~FO~R"ST Ell, COPPERSMITHS. plumbers, brass founders, gasfitters, bellhangers, &_., &G. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we are now prepared to Lay en Services with despatch, and at Reason able Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed _o suit any Buildings AVater Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) AVater Engines, 1 to G h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lane). Drawi-r.gs and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, a»d Experienced Workmen sent to ail parts of the Country. Albert-street, Auckland, June 23.1877. TO ARR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon _.;ndlcs Currant., casks and ea ■.». Sa___os, half and quan tins. &c, B*c, &_. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET.



i m U E S D A V E V E N I N (.., j J. AUGUST 21, 1877. j LECTURE ON ENGLISH POETS, Illustrated with Musical Gems of old English Minstrelsy, At the V.M.C.A. Lecture Hall. MR. C F. SEARLE Will srivc Readings from Milton., Pope, Shake speare. Ryron, Dickens, Hood, __c, fee. Full and Efficient Chou;. Conductor Mr. Chas. Blomfleld Pianli- and a.companiest Dorr C. Rinschkow. Admission—One Shilling. Commence at 8 o clock. Theatre i^>SSS_. Royal. R. J. DkLias Lessee. GREAT SUCCESS! _3T TO-NIOHT ! TO-NIGHT !"& Second Appearance i_v Auckland Of THE QUEEN OF ENGLISH QGMIO OPERA! MIS- EMILY SO LDE N4, a:;d her complete and renowned JlI-Nglish Comic Opera Company, ...a comprising over a\_\ rkxP ARTIS'IES, tv From Tin-: Principal London Theatres!! ; Also, the Great Eccentric Dancer, ! MDLLK. 8- KA- I THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Auc 17, [ Will be performed Off.:nbaeh's latest successful ! ■ Opera, in three acts, entitled, MADAME L'ARLTiIDUC! .' As performed by the Solriene Company OA-or ONE HUN 1) USD NIGH TS at the Opera Comique, London. The Original Oa« t. GRAND CHOHUS AND ORCHESTRA. Under the direction of Me. G. "YON GliEL].. During the third act A GpandDanse Catinavalesque. By Mli.k. Sara, assisted by viis. Slater, Miss Barber, and Miss Moxon. Act I.—The Country inn. The Wedding—Arrival of the Dragoons—How Marietta was made a Countess. Act 11.- The Archduke's Palace. The Conspirator. —What the. Archduke thought of Marietta—"lt's original, i like it"—Earnest abdicates in favour of Marietta. Act lll.—The Garden in the Duke's Palace. The Little Captain in a Fix—Discovery of the Conspiracy—Explanation and Reconciliation. Monday Evening, August 20, Lecoq's Popular Opera, LA FILLE DE MADAME ANGOT 1 Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, Cs ; Stalls, ■Is; Pit, 2s. Dress Circle Tick.ts can be had at Upton and Co.'s. T> (J T T E R " & CO., j_. DU RHA M-STREET. H A V E ON S A L E : 60 fioz. French AVaxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridge Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, fine and Coarse 20 oases Bottled Sait _.(.■ boxes Candles (Beimc-t and Gondas) 280 boxes Starch, Avhite and "blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Peacocke's) Sugar, Company'^, Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, hah'-^hests. and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brand.) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metsl.'ll to 21 oz. Boiled and RaAV Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails. 1 end l-_ inch Sardines, A and ..'s (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Gorman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Soap, Blue Tobacco, Veetas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. St P. Sauce Dr. Townsher.d'w Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury* Cheese, Butter, Sec, Sec. _ B—___«_—_——£——_—_——___—MiM_g_i if-^ac__——_————««_—_i 4 USTRALIAN MUTUAL" PROVl _____ DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, WeleenGTONT. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society ia the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds -170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1876 was 1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary, " Agent for Auckland : Alexander Saunders. "XTATIONAL- FIRE AND-MARINE J_l INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This pub ely Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. KENP.V E. WXLLIAMS, Manager, .uckland Bra nch OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000.000. [ Buildings of every description and Contents I Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to i London. ! Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tho [ Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. USTRALIAN MLJT U~A L PROVIDENT SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAS. 1849, FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. New Zealand Branch: Head Office- Wellington. The Annual Revenue exceeds £170,000 The Accumulated Fund noAv exceeds £2,000,0.0. The Society has paid to representatives of deceased members upwards of £700,000. The Society has divided amongst its members -413,009, yielding reversionary bonus addi tions amounting to £910,000. The New Business for the year 1876 was -155!) Polices, assuring £1,652,575, producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring in this office share the whole profit-, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. The annual report, prospectuses, and proposal form may be had (or will be sent post free-, on application to the Branch Office, or to any of the Society's- agents. Agent for Auckland— AL.EX. SAUNDERS. "\fEW~ __ ALA N D INSURAN CE _L 1 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,001.000. Reinsuran.e Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY" FIRE of c\ rery 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. tasr LftsgßH Prompt: ._ Paid. nvrtvit'iff t>. ptwb.ct__ Wsir»urp- RIERLEY'S ONISHtfNGA 'BUSSES , eaves _Onehur.g£— Auckland— 3 a.m. 12 noon lp.m. Hp.ra, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. 1 p.m.l Spec at Coachi slas peiagreement.