The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-Ho. 2,431.

AUCKLAND, tf.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



rT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. ffOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Lt£j£ "Well'ngton [Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, ;NATER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Quben- Wharf. "WANAKA-^Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — ~ FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Wanaka .. Tuesday, 25th, 6 p.m. — st Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January. RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. s^kife^ "PARLIAMENTARY RATES JL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. im )R THE HOT SPRINGS, Ipgfff^lr iT MAHURANGLMATAKAJSTA, KAWAU| & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.B. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspkb, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every 7donday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board wi th at a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY fc SON. •^ TO" AND FROM Il||||g|;k3 RIVERHEAD TWICE ■ \j Alii x. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Riverhead: S.s. City of Cork—l.Bo p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY fc SON. «s&te^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAL aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Kawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargayille ->n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday 'iioraing s tide. Passen/roro leave Auckland, per 'LDLY,' on Mondays acd Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and pargo ol Wondava and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Ked Office. Wharf. ,§3^. CJTEAM BETWEEN AUCK- LAND and tub THAMES, Steamers ROTOMAHANA and ROTOITI. Time Table. IFrom Auckland- Monday, Rotomahana, 2.15 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6.30 a.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday, Rotomahana, S p.m. (Twice this day) Monday, Rotoiti, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 9 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, os. Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other circumsrances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. rKX T^ O X SALE, *R^^^^^S. A SCREW STEAMER, wa'^lxiwMi 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on llrfht draught and with small consumption of fuel. te For further particulars, apply *°. TKBN Land Agent's ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. __ For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, 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. ....^ ,-„. S®~ This Service commences on MOJNJJAi:, th May" J. CASEY & SON. .^tat^^ Ij*Oß RUSSELL, WANGA- fi ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Rtrictly 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 8,8. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect o with gg^STAFFAfor all BAY The s.b. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather A.. MciftßK^OT*- Manager, W A L U X U* "^sS^" The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Vaiuku as follows:— . Froi* Onehunga: From Waiuku: 25-Tuesday, 9 a.m. 25-Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. 27-Thursday, 10 a.m. 27-Thursday, 2.30 p.m. 29-Saturday, 11.30 a,m. 29-Saturday 4 p.m. For DiUnukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Monday, 24th, 8 a.m.; and Friday, »c 8 a.m. R-ducU Fares per s.s. Tarn o Shanter to Waiuku *nd back:-Return, os; SmKl^a?- Weather and other circumstonces permitting Order*, to collect goods left at the storesi or Messrs. ilenderson and Macfarlane Agents Union S ii. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & 00., will meet •vMh^wg^d^g^ v * Qnehnngaor Newmarket. "• tSassenge'rs' line of j§^£pjkv Jr PACKETS TO NEW ZEA HBHaiaiiS owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 3-4, Leadenhall-street, Lonaon. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of wew Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Alat Lloyds, and commandedby experienced m^P* The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy ana CoThe nxmdersigned 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 tegular intervals. ~ .. . Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..)



*=w>. mHE NEW ZEALAND ißifSSgKiv X SHIPPING COMPANY j|||g||g^. (LIMITED Hhad Ofpioh : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons, Tons. TheHURUNUI ..105± The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA..B96 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTA7CT . 1053 WAIRO A .... 1057 PARKORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 113S "WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITTKI 12271 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ers. The Company also charters ships of the highes class as required, and vessels are despatched from. London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. j||||||||^. TO PASSENGERS. The ship •' Famenoth," having all her Cargo engaged, will sail for LONDON on SATUR DAY, 20th December, by which date Passengers must be on board. Balance of Passage Money must be paid on or before Thursday, at noon. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. December 22,1877. Will be followed by Th« line Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 783 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will hare quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranKed at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, V Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., j and Co. <~jifca^ Tf 0R LONDON DIRECT. •^fiislMiit^TO FOI/LO"W THE SHIP ' CITT OF Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Skip LOCH FLEET, 100 A1 at Lloyds', 713 ton* register, now taking in part of cargo at Lytt«lton, is expected here about the 20tk instant to complete her loading and will sail mi above shortly after the shin City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALjLKD SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. 10 THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. 6d. and ss. Timb Tablk. From Auckland- Enterprise—Monday, 2.30 p.m. Durham—Monday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames — Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 9 a.m. Thursday, 12 midnight For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Coromandel. Durham—Friday, 9 a.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. •£>.~vrtw CJTEAM TO THE WADE S~&&& AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland — From Wade— Tuesday, 25th, 7 a.m. Wed., 26th, 11 a.m. Thurs., 27th, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 28th, 12.30 p.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, ia. ; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage affito^ & O R W A I U X U. The p.b. OREGON Win leave for Waiuku an under; — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec Dec 26—Wednes., 10 a.m. 26— Wednesday, 2 p.m. 29—Saturday, 12 noon 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 31—Monday, 2 p.m. Sl—Monday, 6 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, Sa 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permntuig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. "MbDin s Auction Mart will be attended ta^ H ROK "Xl '"F7l X CURSION On WEDNESDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1877 Ttoß-S- HERO Will be plaoed at the disposal of the Charitable Institutions of Auckland, for the P™-P™» of giving the CHILDREN a PLEASURE TRIP to the Island of Motutapu. The HERO will leave the Queen-Street Wharf (woathor permitting on WKDNEbDAY, the S»tti December, at 10 a.m.; land Passengers for a few hours, and arrive again at Auckland before sundown. Thp Public will be admitted at FIVE SHILLINGS elch (Return Ticket); Children under 12 years of age, half-price. REFRESHMENTS »ad COLD COLLATION wm be supplied on board at a reasonable price. Passages to bb Paid at the Gangway. The amount collected will be handed over to the Charitable Institutions. v&l A BAND will be in attendance. Auckland. 26th November, 1877. —~Ki TfiXCURSION TO vHE BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. The 5.3. ROTOMAHANA . Will make an Excursion to the Hot Springs, leaving Auckland at 10.15 a.m. sharp (weather permitting). RETURN TICKETS, ss. FUASER & TINNE, Agents. —rKJL "EXCURSION TO THE CHRISTMAS DAY, Dec. 25. The s.a. ROTOMAHANA WUI make an Excursion to the Thames, leaving Auckland at 6.30 o'clock in the morning, and re turning from the Thames at 9 o'clock p.m. RETURN TICKETS (for that day only), FIVE SHILLINGS. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. PR OREGON.—Excursion to Manu - kau Heads, BOXING DAY, at 10 a.m. lieturnKri^/e. Waiuku trip-Thursday^ 10 a.m.



-Ete&^T^XCUKSION TO KAWAU. The ss. lONA Will leave QUEEN-STREET WHARF, at 10 a.m., on BOXING DAY. Retubn Tickets—Five Shillings, a. McGregor, Agent. ,~KX EXCURSION TO tni HOT SPRINGS. AK(jr YliHi On BOXING DAT, leaving Qukekt-stbeet Wharjt, at 10 a.m. Return Tickets, ss. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. «^&^ ttTxcursion to north Ji|ig|g'JjJ AND SOUTH MANUKAU BOXING DAY. Cheap Rates :—Return Tickets, 2/6. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER Will make an Excursion as above, leaving One hunga at 9 a.m., and returning in time for Last Train to Town. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. *SS^E^ ~\k rAIKATO STEAM JNAVI- JslliSK: VY GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED), EXCURSION TO~^ORT WAIKATO. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 28th and 29th. On arrival at Mercer of First Train from Auckland, both Friday and Saturday mornings December 28th and 29th, the Steamer DELTA will proceed to Port Waikato, remain there about two hours, and leave again at I p.m. for Mercer, where a Special Train will be in wait ing to convey the Passengers to Auckland. Excursionists by Friday's Steamer, may, therefore, either return the same day, or stay a day at the Port, and return by Saturday's steamer. The Steamer will call at Tuakau and other places, where required, to take in and land passengers. Fakes:— Return Tickets per Steamer - 63 Return Tickets, per Rail and Steamer... .13s. 2d. Obtainable at Auckland Railway Ticket Office. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, ldth December. 1877. .^kfe^. TiIXCURSION to WAIWERA JCJ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will l<»ave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. J. CASEY & SON. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. CHRTSTIIAS DAY. The only Trains will be the Morning Train, Auckland tc Hamilton ; afternoon Train Hamil ton to Auckland ; Onehunga Branch, a.3 on Sundays. KAIPARA RAILWAY. No Trains run on Christmas Day. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE J\. ALSO, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22nd December, and Wednesday. 2nd January inclusive will oe available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday, 3rd January. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND 2nd JANUARY. Trains will run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. F\res:--Auckland. Newmarket, and One hunga to Ellers.ie—One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at C.lo Tickets, admitting to Course, can be had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V.JMACDONALD, General Manager. ■OAPAKURA ' ANNUAL RACES. ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 29, 1878. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance. 2 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations, with entrance money enclosed, to be made to the Secretary by FRIDAY, the 28th instant, at 8 p.m., at his office, Durham street; or to Mr. W. Walters, iun., Globe Hotel Papakura. wM< pERCIYAL> Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: I Vice-President: Mr. Diiavorth. I Mr. A. Buckland. Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine Clnb Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dlcap Hurry Scurry Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14,1877 WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. DVTNCE NEWMARKET. On and after the 7th day of January, 1878, the Undersigned will CLOSE their plans of bnsinessat 7 p.m. (Saturday excepted). The Public are respectfully requested to assist them in carrying out this desirable change by making, their purchases before that hour. ROBERT DENNISON. , WILLIAM HOGG. {CLEARING LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUH) COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, KA RANGAHAPE ROA



Boots i Boots i i Boots jj j DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Cartbr), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and lie hopes that by strict attention and civility to reteive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends ana customers will favour him with a call, and select from a "WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. BVERY DESCRIPTION OP Gentlemen's, jgk* BOOTS fc SHOES Ladies', and jfSHm Children's «3l§?^Gr made t» order. 113, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, XEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONES MT> CO., QUBBIJ-STREKI PHCENIX BREWERY, THtMEsT CERTIFICATE OT GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenitried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very care^l and complete analysis of the samples of jouJßeer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auctfand, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteuion, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class aticie. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analjt /ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARD^G \J HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all for ie r patrons that this favourite old resort IS Nw OPEN. New and substantial Premises have Y\n erected regardless of expense, containing c cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will c found furnished with due regard to comfort aj convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waika^ Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage* the above house. CHARLES VEITH.i EW SUMMER GOOD!; J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, CJtUHBN-STREKT, Has Just imported, per ♦Fame'voth, EIGHT CASES )( Ttiess Goods NEW SUMMER MH.LINKRY )( arc very ,P NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choioa, andt: NEW SUMMER HOSIE RY )( will be Sold v He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Kxxxxxxx Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin. and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. A RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE J\_ MOON! Just Rkcetved—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, dirkct from tub: Ukited States of America. F. 11. LEWISSON. Queen-street. O MERCHANTS AND STORE KEBPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, QUEEN-STREKT, (Opposite the Market). A N~O"TTIETi~LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer, Ginger Beer nnd Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the baid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. c. a. Harris. 23rd November, 1877. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Ur. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. Christmas & JjN Year's presents. Upwards KAA Pr^TT-Tr,™ TO Select of «J*LP\/ XlolUltJWs from, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w'sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paperhanginos, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS'; 95 & 97, QUEEN-STKEET. Auckland. December 6.1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring li Bon Bons," " Cosaques," " Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things ju3t as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRJ T DEPOT, H A M I TON, WEST, WAIKATO.



BttJiTT'S Auckland Almanac AND "PROVINCIAL TTANDBOOK, Jr ±1 FOX 1878, IST O "W READY The Annual Issue of the above work is NOW READY, and procurable at the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham-street; at all City Stationera : and at other Agents throughout-the Provincial District. The Contents Include : PORTRAITS of the Bishop of Auckland. Mb. F. Whitaker, M.H.R., Tub Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister, and W. J. Hurst, Esq., Ex-Mayor, With Biographies. HISTORY OF THE COMMERCIAL COM PANIES OF AUCKLAND. New and Complete Guide to the Hot Lake and Geyser District of Rotorua and Rotomahana, with instructions to Tourists, and Estimates of Fares. THE VOLCANOES OF AUCKLAND, Their Height and Scientific Character. BUSH SCENERY OF THE PROVINCE. State of the Maoris, and Working of Nativs Schools. New and Enlarged Descriptions of COUNTRY SETTLEMENTS, occupying Forty Pages, Statistical and Commercial Progress. Eamilton and Kaipara Railway Tim« Table, Provincial, Steam, and Coacb Services, &c, &c, &c. "ORICE—ONE SHILLING A RICE—ONE BHILUNVT. Procurable at Evening Star Office, Wynd lam-street, all City Stationery, and Country Agents. rj a v t i on" Whereas certain persons have lately tres jassed and entered upon my Land, situate in the District of Hauraki, Banks' County, known as ' Orere North," No. 2,519. and Cut Down, Be noved, and Stolen my Growing and other Pimber Trees. This is to give notice that any >erson or persons entering upon the said Land or any purpose whatever without my permis ion first obtained, will be prosecuted with the ttmost rigour of the law. A Reward will be laid to any person who shall give such informa ion as will lead to the conviction of any person vho has or may hereafter take any of my said "rees. j Dated this 21st day of December, 1877. SAMUEL CHARLES SMITH, Owner. THAMES HARBOUR FORESHORE. i Vhereas an application has been made by the Terries Harbour Board for a Crown Grant of ti'described in the Schedule hereunder. This is> notify that all claims, if any, of title to or iryest whatsoever in the said land, must, with ef the same, be lodged, on or bd-e MONDAY, the 21st day of January, IS7B, W4 the Commissioner of Crown Lands, at the Cr^n Lands Office, Auckland. 1). A. TOLE, j Commissioner Crown Lands. Own Lands Office, 'Auckland. 19th December, 1877. SCHEDULE. A|hat parcel of land on the eastern shoie of ,the|uraki Gulf, lying between high and low wattnark, and situated between the Kauae ranind Tararu Creeks, at the Thames, and kno^as the " Thames Foreshore," excepting therpm the following pieces, viz.: Kauae rangj}. 28b ; Whakaruaki B ; Whakaupapa B ; Kamanga 12b ; and part of Kaua»ranga 28a. Public Works Office I (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 13th December, 1877. TE^ERS are invited for Converting Hospital at Hamilton into Police Quart© Genejconditions, specifications, and draw ings, mfce seen at the office of the Colonial Architqwellin jton; the District Engineer's Office, .qkland; and the Public Works office, HamilUj ejTendetddressed to the Hon. the Minister foT Public >ks, and marked outside. "Tender for Alteions to Old Hospital, Hamilton." will be recei\;iat the office of the undersigned up to noon Monday, the 31tst day of December, 1877. Xelegrttc tenders, similarly addressed and marKed. *\ be received, if presented at any lelegrap!)fHce, by noon of the same date, provided ,t written tenders in due form are lodged at; District or Resident Engineer's office by tjame hour. The low* or any tender not necessarilly accepted. I P. F. M. BURROWS, j Acting for Colonial Architect. m o; b v i l d c k s. Tenders I be received until noon of the 31st instanlpi- the Erection of Fittings in Queen-streeir the Mutual Life Association of Australasia.- R, KEALS & SON, _ _v Architects. T~~E N E R S W A~N TED. The Newmet Road Board invite Tenders for building Cert and Retaining Wall, until SAIUKDaIa 29th instant, at 5 p.m. Plan and splcations to be seen at my office. F. G. CLAYTON, Chaiiman. fjp U r~U iLDE XS. Tenders will i-eceived up to noon on SATURDAY. 129 th instant, for the Erection of Brick Buildi^ Queen-street. Plans, &c, at office, Queen-street. IDWARD MAHONEY. ' Architect. TO CNTRAC TOR S. Tenders for i 8 in the Grafton Road District will b6beived at the Secretary's office, 8, New And Insurance Buildings, where plans anpecifications can be seen until Saturday, tilth instant. By order of the i-d VLFRED ASHTON, Secretary Gpn Road District Board. rp O B ,1 L D E RS. Tenders will be e ived until noon of the 29th instant, for th<ection of Bank Premises at Tauranga, for Bank of New Zealand. | KEALS & SON, ■■ Architects. TO BUILDEBAND PAINTERS. Tenders will be % e d until noon of the 27th instant, for Paig, Sec, and Additions and Alterations to; Dwelling House in Symonds-street. i I KEALS & SON. ■___!_ Architects. X U C X L A N EAVINGS~BANK. j[_ On and after 3rd Jaty, 1878, the BANK will be OPEN DAIL/4 Receipt and Re- Payment of Deposits, ai io to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDA'ifaen it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens fro^-KN to Nine in th Evening, for the ReceiEDeposits only. RICHAbAMERON, Manager. J^ E M TJ ERA. FOR SALE O|ASE, The Well-known Fre| Messuage and property ot W. A. Hunt,* situate at Re muera. The property con!pf seven acre 3of good Land, well fenced in isuitably divided into paddocks, 'lhe Dwfr-house. Steblesv and outbuildings are in goepair and con^t tion. The grounds are taoiylaid out awi planted with choice trees ishrubs of many years growth, * If sold, a large portion of purchase saomey can remam on mortgage fiterm oi years. Possession can be given at o For further particulars. aft 0 S^T; JACKSfc BUSSEJUU,



BEAD T.EaS FORESTER b' Ti^ETE Jj TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 397S TO BE HELD IN THE Domain, on Jdoxing Day, 26th DECEMBER. 1577. A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-strkei Hall for the DOMALV, at 9.30 a.m. sharp, anc return at 4 p.m. Members of all Courts are re spectfully invited. In the EVENING, a SOIREE and BALI will take place, in the Choral Hall. Tea or the Table at 6.30 p.m.; Dancung to commence at 9. Refreshments all night Free. A Lady will be in attendance in the Cloak room. The services of the Hibernian Band have beer secured for the Procession, Concert, and Ball. Athletic Sports, to commence at 12 o'clock, as per programme already issued. HandicapDer: F.Christmas; Starter: W.Godwin; Judges: Messrs. W. Priestley and T. Holland. Dancing, Swings, and all kinds ?of amusement under the trees. A Large Marquee will be erected, where Re freshments of all kinds may be obtiiined during the day. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Thkee Shillings each, can be obtained from Bro. Auger, Parii^ll • Bro. Holland, Queen-street; or any member of the Committee. W. GODWIN, Secretary to the Committee, Grey-street. "XT E W ZEALAfND IN SU It AN CE J3f COMPANY. REDUCED RATES (according to Tariff), on DETACHED DWELLTNG3, 17/6, 15/, 13/ per Cent. ALMANACS FOE THE NEW YEAR are procurable on application at the Company's Office. GEORGE P. PIERCE, General Manager. CJOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE O COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "VTORWICH UNION FIRE -Ll INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices havo been REMOVED to Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-itreet, next oor to the General Post-Office. Reduced Ratks (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet, formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for IS7B.—Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-sireet. T> A ■ R N E L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assoktkd Stock of NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, <ftc. Refined Sngars from 4^d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per Jb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Gbocee & Provision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnrll. UCKLAND PERMANENT C O~- OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- r,._ -itt^it Total amount ing over er Week- Repayable. s. d. £ a. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Sonrotjiry, /GALVANISED IRON WORKS. S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON RTDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbirgj Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every stylo done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed alls nis arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, Darrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckla Waterworks, wtcllesley- street, VV AiKATo Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLA V T O?N [s prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU BRA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Doal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, > tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price I ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Jwts., 1/3 per cwt. *»* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly ittended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour ;o give satisfaction. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST 30USEH0LD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ion. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehung& Railway Stations* Steamers and Manufactories subject to special wrangeEaent. Orders maybe sent to Mr. Jamssßonaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to. W. 3v LAURIE, JJ,, Wyndbam-street, " "C ' " Auckland. "Pr o~tTcTe oT removal. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., Vgs to inform his Pupils* and the general public that he has Removed to Hbbson-street, apposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to M*v Plum ley. Lessons in the Fiench Language and Literature at hid own, car pupil's residence Schools visited. g£gg^ ESiaS^



_ Theatre <«*§ls&l££> Royal. Proprietor .. ~iJ^^^^^^^f R. J. DELIAS - Colossal Attraction!' THE PUBLIC AMAZED at the Brilliancy of __ the Entertainment presented by the Great U. O. JM.INSTRELS ! ' GiiAND Chaxge ny Programme.. TO-NIGH I'! TO-N'iG FIT ! TO-NIGHT EVERYTHING NEW! ; A Few Items in This TCvening's Bill— The Birthday Festival! HolJy'a Silv r Belt. Jig! A Vucal Quartette ! Slomm's Dog Hudson & Holly's Songs and Dances ! ■ Braham, the Grout Tenor! r Thompson's Violin Solo ! i And 'he Inimitable Sketch,.. ""A Slippery Day !"' Prices of Admission:—Dresa Circle, Is ; Stalls,. j 2s Cd; Pit. Is. Children half-price. i Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. j Seats secured at Upton's. - G. W. Rockefeller .Business Manager.. T. Hudson .jJiiu^cor of Amusements... i J OENE-STREET HAL L.. • BOXING NIGHT! ~ BOXING NIGHT : 261H Deckmbkr,. And Every Evening until further notice, Clifford's Mirror ok the World. 100,000 Persons,, who have witnessed this Kxhibition, pronounce it to bo the best ever ! placed before the public. PROGRAMME WEDNESDAY, EAMKLES ROUND THE WORLD ; Or,. Heke, There, and Everywhere.. Real Snow Storm! Vesuvius in Eruption Melbourne, TnvercandU, Dunedin, Wellington, Chriscchurch, Nelson. STATUARY from, rhe Principal Galleries of Europe, exhibited by the strongest iorm of Limelight. Change of Programme every evening. PRlCliS:—Reserved, Seats,. 3s; Back Seats,. 2s; Gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence afc 8. TT~B E X f HALL, DARBY-STREET. Opening Night !—WEDNESDAY 2Cth Dec. PROFESSOR HENNICKIE, The niusionist,. in his- Tkmple op Magic !I! MADAME STELLA In her Wonderful Performance of the Arabian Box Mystery ! The Greatest Wonder of the 19th Century, exhibited with unparalleled success in Melbourne,' Sydney, Adelaide, and all the principal Towns of the Colonies. ALSO,. The Great Feat of the Beautiful Entranced Lady in her Aerial Sleep! GIFTS! GIFTS!. GIFTS! Elegant and Costly Gifts presenterl «ich even ing to the patrons of Professcr Hi nnickie's Entertainment. The Leading pr zes each evening will consist of » Beautiful . v-a Service, Cruets, Butter Dishes, Vases, Clocks, Albums, Japanese Ornaments, Toilet Sets, Bread Bas kets. Front Seats, 35., with two sealed envelopes; Second Seats, 25., with one sealed envelope Back Seats, Is. Prizes arc exhibited in the window ofi Mr._ Kean's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street Doors oiH-n at 7.30; commence at 8. j E c~ t tH reT A LECTURE Will be delivered in the PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL-ROOM,. Franklyn Road, on MONDAY (Cheistmas Eve), 24th Dec.,. By JOHN BLACKMAN. SUBJECT: 'CHRISTMAS, PAST AND PRESENT." Syllabus:— Christmas, Past and Present—Snow and Sun shine— Merry-making — The Wassail-bowl — Waits—Holly and Mistletoe, Old Halls—Haddon - Penshurst, and V\ Toi ten—Shakespeare and Ben Jonson at the Mermaid on a Christmas Eve Social Aspects—Prince Albert's Chrisrnas Tree —Mary Morgan's Goose—Christmas Bells—ln fluence of Dickens—Chrismas Books—Tony Quin —Rich and Poor— Conclusion. Tho Lecture is kindly given to aid the Churon Funds. Admission, Is. To commence at 7.30.. ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALL.. THE ANjN UAL BALL, To be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY/ 26th December, 1877. TICKETS, 65.; Ladies Free. The Hobson Band will be in attendance. Doors open at half-past 7 : Dancing to com- - mence at 8 o'clock. fIKAND CRICKET MATCH. \3T INTER-PROVINCIAL CONTEST. CANTERBURY j&L V. AUCKLAND... This Match will be Played, on the Domain. Cricket Ground, on the 28th and 29th December. Play will commence at 11 a.m., and cease at 6 . p.m. each day. A Band will be in attendance. Admission, Is.; Child-en, half-price. W. vv. PHILSON, Hon. Seo. WHY pay more? Manilla CigarsT^d. each; sfor a shilling. »fc Allen's-Ciga Divan and Bowling Saloon, Queen-street. TO A~R "R I- V~B, Ex TRANSIT. @ O.iMARU:. 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR, T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANJ3. Q N S ~v lT c.. 15 cases CANTERBURY BAGON AND., HAMS. T. H. HALL &; SO,, High-street and Vulcan. Lane. f} N SAL," i 5 :; DUFFIELTVS ADELAIDE ELOUB.. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.. D. H. MuKENZLE. December 3, 1877. "OAILWAY TETTMXNUb HOTEX Jl^ official bay,.. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprjetor Late of the Nil Desperancjurn Hotel, Grahams ■to%vn. "Wines and Spirits of t.se Best Branjus. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronairs. so liaerally bestowed on Mr. Femas-dez 'th* lato proprietor. The Hotel offers soeciaL inT diicements to Travellers, the situation beipe central, close to the Railway Station,, and tha charges moderate. I ( 1HRISTMA STtAKES and Mince Hei". \y Christmas OaKes, from 9d to Is 3d. per lb • Superior Mince Pies, from 3d to gdeackat j' Woodward's Fawy Biscuit Stall,, N.o. 53, City Market. NJ3..—All orders carefully attended to. "IT'.IELD Oficer's Tent foTsale*—J. Bm-tt, -fl-' Caok^street west. • W'E can yet Trimmed Dolly Varden. Hats at 3/U at R, French's Cheau Drapery Estabiighmei^, Upper Queen-street.