THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1877.

Printed and published by the Proprietor, Henry Brett, of Parnell, at his Gererafcgtsam print ing Office, Wyndham-atreet, in fcaa w « Auckland. Ngw Zealand. Tuesday, Scr ember 18, IS77i



Auction Sales. j TO-MORROW, NOON. TO WATER AFF GAS-FITTERS. TO BF SOLI; BY AUCTION. £&/» G. I. E I T T I N G S »VO G l-m. High-pressure Bib Cocas 10 :' in. 1 i-in. 1 t-in. ~ .• ~ 0 Unions. 3 - 'ross Stick Taps 1 coil India Rubber Tube. 1 inch 1 „ , iinch. AT AIITII UR ' S ?,I AR T. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. Household Furnitu.o and Effects (a well assorted lot of new ami second-hand ; Tinware, Glass and Earthenware, Perambulator, Glass Top Table. Fancy Goods, Clothing, Blankets, Books. Lee.sure Hour, Sec . &c._ 2MLv£AAAA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. FORE-AND-AFT SHCOONEE RUBY. | TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF '"FF MORTGAGEES. li. A. R T II U A TITILL sell by miction at lis Mart, YY Qucen-Etre.'t 'Azvyl Department), on Thursday next, at 12 o'a.eve: aire, RUBY, Fore-and-aa Schooner, ii.. tons, vvell form:!, Boat, Sec, built at Coromaiidel in Term:--, a.?., at *n!o.^__ m _ > A LFR EV> :-1" CKLAF: IF THUKSDAYrbiI-'TEMiiEii 20. RE MUER A V A B D S. 100 head Well-bred Rtcro Cattle, mostly Steers. ALFRED BUOXvLANP. " WEDNESDAY,"SEFTEMRFA 19. THE DEUBY SALE \%JILL take place on v-cdnosday, Sept. V't 19, at 11 o'clock, for a Mixed Herd of about 200 Head Well-bred Cattle, including 10 Well-bred Two aiu\ _ Three-year-old Steers, in fresh condition 10 Springing Cows 5 Springing Heifers. ALFRED BUCKLANP. FRIDAY, SEPTEM BE II 28. TIIEHAYM A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Eayniarke*, on Fri day. 23th instant, at 12 o'clock. The Allotment at Fiercer, known as Dr. Corbett's. being Fo. 0, of Section 3, near to Fee River, and a good business position. ALFRED RUPELANTF THUIFSDAYTsErTEiiLiER 20. THE EEMUE R A YAR DS, lupOß SALE, on 'iiurr: tle.y near, Sept. 20, Jj at 3 o'clock; 70 Store Cattle from Waipu Dairy Cows _ _ F-iF 10 Fat Cattlc'froni Awitu 25 Fat Cat tie from a..,,ri.> Eay 35 Fat Cattle i'r.im Otahunu. At Faar o'Clcck. 100 Fat Sheer- and Lambs Fat and Stare Pigs. ALFRED AAAKLAAA. FRIDAY. A\I[AhAAIAA. THE HA V AI A R X S T. J7IORSALE, on Friday, next, Sent. 21, J at II o'clock The Thorough-bred Entire "FFFeeF ALFRED FUCELANTF WEDNESDAY, SEPTETIBER 23. THE CATTLE FAIR FOR SALE, at the Renmera Yards, on Wednesday, 2Gth instant, at 12 o'clock, above 1,200 lIEA^SSS onhcroilowing 172 Three nnd Four-year-old Steers 157 Two-year-old Steers 157 Young Cows and Grown Heifers 78 Two-year-old Heifers 330 Yearlings, of either sex 10 Grade Bulls, of various ages. A large number of the above Stock, particu larly the grown Steers, arc of better than usual quality of breeding. ALFRED RtTOKLAND. THE JIAYMASX^I. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, EVERY F 1.1 ID AY, at 1 o'clock. Fou Sale : WOOLP A C X S. ALFRED BUCKIiAND. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. THE HAY MARK ET. FdRST-CLASS LAND AT PUKEKOHE. FOR SALE, on Friday, 28th September, at II o'clock. Lot 61, Section 2, the property of Mr. John Reynolds, containing 10 acres, fenced, and in Coxfoot grass. Alfred bucklanp. Wednesday, septembklli9s At Eleven O'clock. AUCTION SALE. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange 'Mart, on Wednesday, Sep tember IP, at 11 o'clock sharp, 1 O CRATES CROCKERY & EARTIIEN -1 Ai WARE, as follows:— No. 26?- One Crate, containing— 21 Toilet Sets, Printed and Lined 87—One Crate, containing— 45 dozen Cups and Sausers, Printed and Lined 171 —One Crate, containing— 10 Plates, 3-7, i-i. 3-10, Blue Lined 13 only Dishes, 3-10, 3-12, 3-14, 3-16 0 only Bakers, 3-9. 3-11 8 only Covered Dishes. F9, 1-10 12 dozen Cups and Saucers 3 dozen Bowls 1-21, 1-30, 1-30 2 dozen Mugs, 1-21,1-30 2 dozen Egg Cups 0 sets Jugs' i pairs Ewers and Basins 2 only Toilet Sets 0 only Chambers, Largo "Wlute G only Teapots. Lar^e Brown 202—1 Crate same as above. Fine Lined 257/25-1-2 ~ „ „ Pink Lined 101/5 -2 „ „ „ Cable Al 231/2 -2 .. ~ .. Granite 103—One Crate, containing— 10 dozen 0n.,.-; and San-:- rs ■1 dozen Muilin, 7in., White and Gold G only Si ops 6 only Milks 2 dozen Krrg Cap.-; ■1 only Bread and Butter I lat.es 1 only Sugar Boxes i. only Bauer Tubs and : Funis 0 dozen Cups and Saucers?, Blue Figured 2 dozen Mufiir, Tin. 0 only Sloos (i only Milks 1 dozen Egg Cups 2 only Bread and Butter Plates W3 -One Crate same as above. Terms ;it. Sale. TO-MORROW. EX TAUPO, © LYTTELTON. L. W. E A T O N XT AS received instructions to sell by J-X auction, at Ills Mart, Fort-street, To morrow ("Wednesday), 19th instant, at 11 o'clock. 400 B apoiato.4 n TEBB uR V I In Prime Condition.



WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3. I CATTLE FAIR AT PAPAKURA. mHE Uiulersigued will hold a Cattle li. Fair on Wednesday, October 3, at Papa kura. In order to arrsnge for the erection of Pens, we shall be glad to receive as many entries as possible on or before FRIDAY, 21st September, 1577. About SOD Head will bo 3 arded. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. GOOD FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE AND IENACRFSOF VOLCANIC LAND AT EPSOM. PTIHE subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from'Mr Michael Hughes, to sell, at the Durham Yards, on Friday, the 21st Sep tember, at 12 o'clock, His Freehold Pronerty. situated at Epsom, containing 10 acres of Volcanic Land, subdivided and securely fenced with stone walls. On the property is eree ed a substantial Five-roomed House. The above was formerly the property of Mr Robert Moore, is situated within a short distance from town, and is most suit .able for either a Villa Reskh.nv.e or Dairy purposes. HUNTER & NOLAN. TiICRSDAY^^EP'rEMLER 20. OIL PAINTINGS, OLEOGRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. PHIEE subscribers have received instruc- JF tions to sell by public auction, at tlie Rooms, Kort-strcat, 011 Thursday. 20th instant, at 11 o'clock. OIF PAINTINGS, in Handsome Gilt Frames, viz., " Intermezzio," after Sunderland "<>ipsy Girl."after Ri.-liter " By the Lake." after Amberg " Finding the Sea Gull," 62 x :0 " Repose Summer Fvenii g," 02 x 10 "Clove Seller" -' Coast or Yorkshire" " Sprinkle for Love" "Twining the Tendrils" " Richmond Park" "The LAtle Drummer' "Sisterly Service* "Random Shot" Colcurcd Photographs, in gut frames Piain ~ in German bead ~ .. in Oxford frames ccc., Sec, Sec SAMUEL COCHRANE Se SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. CI T V MA R T . UNRESERVED SAFE OF DRAPERY, Ac, Sec, See. GRANT A MORTON. TO"AYE received instructions to sell by JljL auction, at City Mart, ou Thursday next, at 11 o'clock. General Drapery, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Haberdashery, Sec, Sec. Foi: Unreserved Sake. Terms at Sale. J '*- A y A _ A N > .A 1 __-> F-", ■ .-j I r~- &—^ i % _A A?A £e\ c ->';": p' > >rr_ I—l l-oii I—< a.; " LA M t- A- M A f\ __i 5 « a) ,— _____ _> .-..a. <___>' k w _At A- C £ O -■* ►—1 ». r-1 "" alg 3 > w F g g 63 X 0C 5 £=2 - Hz 7 >z7 A g I ?g 3 O b <! L 3 2 g I f2 h^ - O L - -*-\ jjj. W N»H g a q tH a w r § M IM "' fe{ 11 h c t"1 I I 2 H g Co > S g H IC d § § § 8 m O ___ G CO X f> "~ P™- -~: r-1 "^ td 1 1 S> (^ h2 W w ._ o H E c L 9 I 5 c o g X \V AI.KATO C/OAL C/OMPANY. NEsniApKicT Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Having been appointed AGENT tor NAVY"- JtAIIKET, RiFvICERA, EPSOM, and PAR / FELL, will supply the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At, the yards. Railway Station 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more per ton. 20s. per ten. Company's price 1 ton. 22/0 .. list. per toil. cv.-ts., v.-; .. :: iperewt. ',/ Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. F. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. |.> OUYER7 G0 1 l.LEfli CO. COG N A C TRADE MARK, ESTABLISHED IN 18001. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have seemed tlie AGENCY for this Celebrated BRAND F, so justly considered the finest made. They have always c.ll hand Fides., QuaAar casks. Cases, aud Impariai flaska.|



*-^ s__h, HP 0 STAND THIS j -' j [A^Wft SEASON. ' The well-known Clydesdale Stallion i "YOUNG WELLINGTON." | He was bred by Mr. Patterson, of Wanga- j nui. His sire " Wellington" is acknowledged to ■ he one of tho finest horses ever imported to New j Zealand. His dam was an imported Mare from Hobart Town; and, when exhibited, received j every first-class prize as a Brood Marc. ' " Young Wellington" stands 17 hands in height, ' his colour is * beautiful dark dapple brown ; he has a wonderful docile temper; has good action, j and for symmetry he has not his equal in the j country. " Young Wellington" has proved him- i self a sure foal getter, and thoroughly staunch I iv harness. . . "Young Wellington" stock, now rising 2 years old, for size, symmetry, and action cannot be surpassed. „ _ _ __ For further particulars see future advertise ment' a T.HARDING Mechanics' Bay. TUST BOUGHT AT AUCTION. tj ' 1000 yards New Dreeses, Gild, worth is 6d 1000 „ Now Dresses (new shades), 7Vd, worth la Gd 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns, 7Jd, worth Is 6d 1000 ~ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shades, Is 3d, worth 33 Gd 1000 „ Ginghams, Grl, worth Is 1000 r . New Cambrics, dark grounds, s^d, worth la 500 „ Felt Carpets, 2s Gd, worth 3s Gd Extra Quality and Width. 33 (3d, worth is Gd 5 bales Blankets, full 10-.1 size, lis lid H? pair 250 gross Rutttais, Is lid gross, worth Gs. Ex 'Spemt ok the Dawn. Morley'aKnitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, .Fine Fingering Yarns. G cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. M 0 L A C II L A N, __218. QUEICN-STREET. X> O T T E It & C 0., Jl DURHAM-STREET, II A V E 0 N S A L E : GO doz. French Waxed Calf 100 doz. Basils (assorted) 5000 Stonbridgo Fire Bricks 200 casks Cement 800 bags Salt, line, and Coarse 20 cases Bottled Salt, 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Condas) •/00 hexes Starch, white and blue 50 cases Jams (K.B. and Reacocko's) Sugar, Company's. Mauritius, and En glish Crushed Loaf Tea, chests, half-chests, and boxes Flour (Saunders, and other brands) Tar and Pitch Muntz Metal, II to 21 oz. Boiled and Haw Oil, in drums White Lead Sheathing Nails. 1 and F, inch Sardines, } and :f 's (Albert's) Herrings, Vinegar Mustard (Dolman's and Kent's) Currants, Raisins, Koap, Blue Tobacco, Vestas Paper, and Paper Bags Cornflour, Cocoa, and Chocolate Confectionery, L. & V. Sauce Dr. Townshend's Sarsaparilla Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, ".Miller's Baking Powder Potatoes (Auckland and Canterbury) Cheese, Fuller, Sec, Sec rpilE WAIKATO MAIL COACIJ will J_ connect "-'"- ih" MH-dav Train at Nga ruawr.'rd Ifamilt .n. depart ii |..m. Kuutapm 1 pjn. Caml/ri,,,.ge, a: ire .". ;.\in. A Mail Coach via :i.Fo !e»:vc Hamilton for Alexandra a; 3 p.m. o< Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m. on Tuosdays, Thmsda} s. and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked, at Mr. J. Soppct's ollice, ...x.eei.-'.ireei., will be forwarded With care an& despatch, to be prepaid. w. W. CAKTEK, Proprietor. JOHN SOFPET, Ma. 8, QuocE-strcct, Auckland Agent. ~~ •jsrjnipi»;iaoj[ Un stjojou ootroptodxo ,&rco.£ g. yr.q Shiatsu; '.Ctiojof) bi-zh 0} njosu sii poa^traituio opil-iV Aio.ve[ 'SOFFIS HHAVOa^ saaas 'ivunnnomQv sciaas Naarrvo nmhoxim "IV uioqi ->o3 [ilm. no.C pun oDu;d .Cm ra [reo 'soppaa s9«[o-^sjij oausui oi pun 'SHHAVO rDI Ptrc SHTHVdaDMA JO A^ddng s.uosnog v. ipre.w no.C n qmotu sun -iou ssipi •S.NITFIOIU 'S A H.LISOJAO 'XOdtfCl arlid O (INYTNOn V "TVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JAS VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Have ox Hand for Sale:— Compound Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, I, 5, G and 7!1.5. ; Sheet Zino, Spouting of all kinds. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gaa Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, Sec, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. U3J, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "®Ji Works :—VICTORIA-STREET Auckland- pALVANIZED IRON WORKS S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER ok GALVANIZED IRON RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of tho Trade. Gasiitting of every stylo doao at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PARKER has erected, first-class, machinery, and having completed all nhi 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 fob Auckland Waterworks, WKLLESLEY-STREBT. AUOKIANI). "TVT 6 T f C E. G. R. McNAB, Foit Many Ykabs in this Employ of Messrs. Cruicicshank & Co., Begs leave to announce to his Friends, and the Public generally, that he hasPURCIIASPID the GROCERY and PROVISION BUSINESS of Mr. C. Sutton. 30, QUEEN-STREET, where he intends keeping a FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF GOODS, Of the Best Quality, and trusts to merit a share of public patronage. Shipping and Family Orders Punctually Attended To. COUNTRY PRODUCE consignod to him shall receive his beA care. j^~" ~~0 T rIT ~E. Having purchased from the Trustees in the I Estate of Joseph Boulter, all the BOOK DEBTS in 3ucli Estate. I hereby authorise Mr. JOSEPH , i Boulter to collect, same on my account, his receipt to bo a suilicienf. discharge thereof. W. II ARMSTRONG. I September 14,1877. ~%fE N ETI iTN~BLJNI V'VaYAqAiy, •VTRF GAUZE BLINDS, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS, MAY FF FAD AUCKLAND VENETIAN RLINf MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF COOK AND GREi-STREETS, Of any dimensions, in any numbor from Oae to a Hundred, within a given time, of the best Quality, and reasonable pri :es, and sent, to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cash. Estimates returned by Post. 1 A. & A. BUSBY (Late M. Horten Busby), i VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND WIRE | WORKERS, j Corner of Cook and Grey-streets.



UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, ; CORNTUR OF , QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. I X I I rr'-'-'Ha-^ ! A -ar-F. - ,-a-^A . _, -.- ;. ! ;!^A-ij wFit^ F 'r-sS1- fclTlj jf-Sif|J ri'-A i JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. j IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. AtJCKLAN D. N. Z. TfTEW mXRK E T HOTE L. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providore of s.s. Rotomahana). begs to inform the public or Auckland and the respected residents m the immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that he has taken the above Hotel, and hones to be favoured with the patronage of all old customoi-3, and will bo glad to welcome) new ones. ~TT A I P A R A IT O T E L, HELENSVILLE. JAMES HAND, having completed improve ments to tho Hotel, will be glad to accommodate Travellers and Sportsmen who may favour him with a visit. The Hotel is within a few yards of the wharf. Two first-class steamers leave twice a week, ensuring quick trips for visitors to the splendid Wairoa river, and other beautiful districts. A good Tabic kept, and the best of Wines and Spirits. I J. H ~A~ N I), | PROPRIETOR. ! -myr ANG A W H A R E II OTE L, ) NORTHERN "WAIROA. Visitors may rely upon receiving every attention at tho above Hotel. Private Roomj roa Families. tST Boa's for Hire to all parts of the River. ; CITAROES MODERATE. 1 EDWARD DOWNING. Proprietor. a U it O R A HO T E L, _t_\_ OOJtNKR OF Victoria an d Chapel-streets. ; P. GLEESON, \ Having received Fifty - live Hogsheads of ! EIIBFNFFIFD'S F.FST ALE, invites his Customers to come and ; Sample tho Quality. j OCCIDENTAL! OCCIDENTAL Occidental jlSLotel. The New Additions to this Hotel arc now i completed—viz., Six First-class Bedrooms and ! Parlours ; the Finest Billiard Foe.ai and Bar in ' the Colony. In returning liianks to the public ! for past favours, tlie Proprietor wishes them to ' know Fiat ha is now in a position to o I for tlie best of accommodation. : EDWD. PERKINS, I Proprietor. N.B.—Cu do d: irs of all kinds wanted. Lest of I prices givea. 1 Centaur's Tnt>k:*, and Victoria J ..agin a ■ Club PitriOßAliMi.; for 1577, in printed pamph lets, to In seen. _ _ !"S_TELL ING TO N II OTE L, i VV ' WELL'JNGTON-STRKET, Auckland. R. J. SUTCLIFKE, • (Late at the Bui-i-ish Hotel), PKOPRIFTOIt. ! £~i O T'd ?.l E It (3 I A L'U 0 T E L, j\J HAMILTON' WEST, WAIKATO. I One oi- the Largkst Hotels in the i ('Ol O^Y, ! I S NO W OPE N, - Rcpleto with every comfort and convenience. I The Booms are large, lofty, woll-vontilatcd, and | liberally furnished. Tho Suites of Apartments for Families are. j first-class. I The SHOW-ROOMS for Commercial Travellers, Alicook's Billiard Tahlg, and the Stabling Accommodation, are un i equalled in the province, the latter ' being under the superintendance j ' of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of tho Railway to Newcastle makes Hamilton less than one day's pleasant journey from Auckland. W. WALK ER, PROPRIETOR. Til E T H IST L E HOTEL, Near the THEATRE BOYAL, Quhkn-strkut. SPLENDID SITTING ROOMS. The Upstairs Bar is Unequalled. Every attention given to tho Public. tS" Bennett's Prize Exhibition Billiard Table, sent from London expressly. Pro nounced by Mr. Cole, agent for J. Roberts, Esq.. Champion of the World, to bo the Best in ho Colony. HENRY KEANE, MAKAGER. A LEXANDRA II OTEL. DURHAM and CHAPEL-STREETS. d. mTcargo Having taken possession of this old-established Hotel, informs the public that ho has received (out of Bond) a Largo Supply of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS of tho Best Brands, and has made all necessary arrangements for tho comfort of Visitors and Boarders. lIANOOCK'S SPARKLINU AI.HS. D. M. CARGO, Proprietor. WAIWE It A(H Of SP RING S. HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will he Reduced fo ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or 3s. per day. nd Class, £1 10s. „ ss. Waiwora. 21st April. 1877 J£ A I H U "Jj"o T E L, Dargaville, NOR THE R N WAIRO A. j FIRST- CLASS I Accommodation and Attendance. ' WINES AND SPIRITS OF BEST j QUALITY. I R. Whitson & Son's F:a. a- Quality Bei-ti RECHERCHE TABLE DE BOTE. i sa. Home and Colonial Pai^rs Filed. FFa JOSEPH R-YYNES i - ,: ■ -> i AAAJA •'.'.''■'.'.■•;- i "SF>lSOlrrr FsTTP.DITFrTE A CO | _____jf [ESTABLISHED 1819.] '" SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC In atiua., yK.-CASKS. CASES, & FLASKS. VSL Sole Agent in Auckland:— L. D. NATHAN & CO.



I g P E C 1 A L . j f___& VV iW £>a«W a ii*o»rfi£ViJ 1 BEG TO NOTE THAT, IN CONSEQUENCE ! OF AN ALTERATION ABOUT TO TAKE i | place in their firm, and with: a view to facili tate the above, j iTH E V HAVE DETEIt MIN E D I i TO BRING FORWARD A i LARGE PARCEL OF jGren era l Merchandise, WITH THEIR SHIPMENTS OK ■SPRING GOODS, NOW LANDING, AND TO ARRIVE. THE WHOLE WILL lIE OFFERED TO THE TRADE AT LOW ADVANCES, TO CLEAR THE SAME AT AN EARLY DATE, | AND THE S3" Usual Facilities Allowed. "FA | -l-THE-l- I ! GOODS ARE NOW BEING OPENED, AND the I ; VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS i WILL BE I FOUND REPLETE. I j lAn Early Call is (Solicited. ! I N.B.—lt has been woll circulated in the HOME MARKET, by some oi the other Houses, WITH A VIEW TO INJURE OUR REPU TATION, that WE SELL LOW; but as wc SATISFIED WITH SMALL PROFITS, jWE SHALL CONTINUE OUR USUAL j COURSE OF BUSINESS without reference to I tho above remarks, and appeal with confidence j to OUR CUSTOMERS for a CONTINUANCE 1 OF THEIR SUPPORT. I | I I I |no extra discount for cash ! will be allowed, as the ■ GOODS ARE ALAEADY MARKED j E XCEPJDINGLY LOW /\UEEN AND a_ LKERT-STREETS, AUCKLAND. I i TpRIVATE NOTICE TOTHE PUBLIC. FIFTY HOGSHEADS OF BEER (not Water), referred to by a Star Correspondent, does not nc 063sarillv mean Colonial brew, but DUNEDIN XXXX, only to be had at T. FORDYCES STORE, Fort-strcot, Auckland Sept-ember 11, 1877.



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES, j THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. j Reduced Prick List. ; "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM, j Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, j and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it I without fatigue. It is a Triumph. \ of Mechanical Genius. ; ' Tli E HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practiea j Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing- Machine | ever invented. • This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a j straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike j on both sides), has a self-ad s listing tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Scam, Tack, Ruffles, ■ 1 lemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew ! on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk. ranen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to enaeavour to da tract from tlie merits cf any oihermaehines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regara to Price, aud we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to bay Sewing Machines give tho "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With) tlie Machine is furnished—Renvmer, Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil. Screw, driver. Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and direct ionaFor use. Ail securely packed in strong case with hinges. Complete in box .. £4 Os. with Cover, Lock and X(.y £7 7s In oroof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five Where the genuine '-HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with car name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO 50.,!-: AGENTS. \Fe have anpointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the GenrrAe Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition •'.-".a of oh a- '.'0 J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street XTITcTrENS' CELEBRATED BLOOD i'A RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its fo-ms such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, ami Fa valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cley,nsmg the biood. No 'lot Fes are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. 11 A M IFT 0N BROTH FRF, Queen-sireet. Wholesale Agents. Sold by Air. J, Edson, Chemist, Queen-siraet: Mr. A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortlr.nd .and Princes-streets: Mr. Roiii-soa, Chemist, Dar nell: Messrs. Hill and Hudson, Vretorni-sr.reet; and Mr. Fall-well, Otahuhu. IvEiractto-aa Qw?a \'l'i:i: UNAVAILING MEDICAL AID AND OTHER RKMKDIES HAD FAILED. Auckland, let Jane. 1:177. Mr. llitchen*, . Dear Sir, —I feel I shovld not r>o doing you Fa-ti.-e o"' the extraordinary medicine you ■manufacture, where 1 not to acknowledge the wonderful aura it has effected upon myselt. It will be necessary to explain the nature of ray comnlaii.t. On Fa pa.-.a go to this colony, in the Aiip Jc^sF Osborne, I harl a severe attack or ;;h.-::r.iatic i-'avar. aaa was carried ar-horc in ii.., . ,-,:-': iio'.ples.- i- na.FFon. T i cmaiac-d in this iiir.'psc pain. 1 triad inin7 remedies, but to no L-.h-cr iui'l baa- a ;o de-uair oi: ever retting ;-.-:;, F 1 was recommended by a friend to try your 'wonderful Blood Hestorer. f did so. and the chango—almost from the flr-it dose—was .- ;on>;.::Fa 1 am now perfectly restored to health', ana as well as ever I was in my life. Should you foil rlivposed to give publicity to this let tar. 1 would say to those suffering from Fheumati-m-do not: delay, but at once take your invaluable medicine, and they will soon tind relief. For myself, i can only say that yon have ie-»- lasting gratitude, and 1 shall at all limes take it as a pleasure to Aye anyone all the information possible. 1 herewith enclose a i Certificate from two jrcctlemen I Waiting Officers of the Fountain of Fri-ndship Lodge ot Oda Fellows), and Lave their permission to give publicity to it.,-I am, dear Sir, yours ever gratefully, , T Tiiorf. H. Jones. A uckland, Ist June, 1577. We the unilm-signed, Vishnu* OfUcers of the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge, of the I O O F., M.F . A.D.. Ivar witness to the won d'c'-'i'ul cure of Bro. Jones, effected by the use of Mr. Kitchens' Blood Restorer. C. Overton-, N.G. Alfred Atasy, V.G. Other Testimonials from sufferers who have marvellously recovered, will follow-. _46_f__0£&£*X :::4Tx A$A& s*==~- *^3L \2)t3&>-- ' ■ ■ - -':V THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either tho dangerous maladies or the sbghter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the hfe of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases : in fact, when used according to the printed direction a, it never falls to-cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtaincrl from all respectable Drutrgists andStorekcepersthrough out tho eivihsed world, With directions for iise in almost every language. They are prepared only hv the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOWAY, 653. Oxford-street, London, *»* Beware of Counterfeits that ma-^ eminabi ram tho United Statin. IT AMIL T0 N, WAIK AT 0. jLjL SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock .-., complete assortment. of Drugs, Chemicals. Perfumery, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, fee &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, ru endless variety. ££■' Agent.- Auckland Evenjns Star. £A LA A. X S O N AN D C 0., A-' CUSTOM BOOT & SKOFMA.FCERS. Importers of Ik.alirh, ia'each, and a'olonial Leathers, Elastic Webbing, Boot Webb Rivets, La -cs, 1 'rills, and. other Boo! Linings. A line of Colonial Calf, at IF7 per lb. M.D.J i. and C. F. Calf lowest han can be bought elsewhere in the market. .. Our Stock of Lad Ops' and Children's Boots and Shoes largely replenished per late ships. ".lore of those now fan-ons Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7/(5: a case of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Foots to Fs. Gentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox ford Shoes. CLARKSOX 8e GO., Bootmakkcm and Importers, Sub-aa-ents i'or Singer's dewing Machines, M)S, Queen-street, next Mr Ldson. Tt/f*^' Sola Contractor to the AVA. City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to ail leauesis regarding the above. Persons dosiri: i. to have the said places attended tc, either woekly. fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving? a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qoaen-jtreet.



kjfa ft rt_Wfcs*JSsi? $3? §JBI -a -yA^yA T ~'~" " :A^^a^3l;S® W' C. D E N N E S v ? © has Just Received, and has to arrive, a Splendid Lot of— ! S r aylorew«r tl Genuine Home .-.hut tie ) Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler & Wilson Howe* '-Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sowing Machines Also, The Roy ad Washing and Wringing Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GREAT MAC HI N E DEPOT, QUEEN -street. FT.P.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed. To S"tioot.3 and Otiiers.—Magic Lanterns, Slides, Se.. for oil or lime-light, on Sale ofjHire at Lowest Prices. Weekly payments takeimand. full instructions how to use the above. "A-UCKLAND fTATMANTJFACTORY Jtk. ■ W. H. F E N T O N (Late Att.l Se Fenton), Py Special __~-; F-FA-jSjA} -^-PP°intmeiit to -•'--'■* >J Ai'X&ffiA. his E xceile n c y Governor. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT \NI) CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Lank of New Zealand, ■ Ab'CKLAXD. ;,1 v v i:■ ACT rjR:sg Department.—This branch ! of the business is carried on as usual, first-class j hanas bein-i; employe-' 1. The size and shape of j customers' head arc taken with unfailing 1 aeaaraa a hv- means of the renowned FRENCH GOFFORMaTFLFF Orders received at the Warehcu :e, 61, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed "Conformateur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the uost com plete ia the colony, VV. H. F. has arranged for 1) IRE C T F. H IPME NT S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies'ami Gentleman's Hats, arc. JUST OPHINED— A Splendid Assortment of Travelling Flats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;"a case of Superior French Felt Hats, atest fashions, xe-c, Sec (tzW Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. ySj- arar -VASNTON, j W_. JO.. JF CI, QUEEN-STREET. mAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING j JL MACHINES These Machines are undoubtedly the best in tlie market, being simple and substantial in construction, 'Pile liable to derangement, and thoroughly efficient for all household work. Ordinary Fund Machines, Patent EF-icti i Machines," tu-.d Stand Machines on handso ' ! star. d. j N.B,—-All Fa.as of Sewing Machinesrepaii - Square Stand Treadle Machine will be solcU a red need rate :'or a short time, to make room rar i uriacr shipments. Dressmakers and others invited to ir.st-ect these excellent machines. Sole Authorised Agent : 'T. PA A COCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET. "r, f "EL A (JlfilNE .C UF\ 1877. ME. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Lirailed to l>lo, dF-rlbuted thus—*lret, £1000-; Sec-md. £100; Third. £150; Starters divided .-C2.3U; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth HoteL Bourke-street, Melbourne- "VT OTI C E TO f R AVELLERo i yi ' X AIL WAY HOT EL, MERCER. Refreshments Ready on Arrival op Each Train at Mercer Statson. JAMES EEDLER, Proprietor. 1171 UNEEALS COND U CT%D§ §g-3- respectably, at moderate charges, By §j P N. McC TJLSKY,_West,EndFuneralEstab- | m lishment, top of Hobson-street. n P The charges includes all Cemetery and 9 M Minister's Fees, so that customers have no a ra further trouble beyond giving the order. f| II Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, Eg _\\ and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. ■ m Brown, may be seen, and prices flfbtained. M l_* on aniiLication to N. McCulsky. * ■ 1 171 U N E R A L S I I-3J ECONOMICALLY | i FURNISHED | It. &a. oo ok c, I I CABLNETMAKERS, I IJ Upholsterers, and UNDEBiAKBBe, | 1 67, QUEEN-STREET. I ITKT R. HAYWA KD, I FLNERAL UNDERTAKER, I UPHOLSTERER, | MATTRESS - MAKER, | WYNDHAM-STREET. j TiE V I T AJq GUNMAKER, 211, Queen-stb.ee Opposite the Market. ON SALE. IN STOCK Single and Double Breech-loadisberandMuzzle oading Fowling Pieces Just Received, ex Late Arrffcals :— Best Brands in Gunpowder. . Shot, E'ey's Double Waterprop*.'Caps, Cart ridge Cases, Wadding, Patent Shot Con centrators , , ~„ Cylinder Wire Cartridges for BFeech-loaam Shot Gams Cnn Cases. Waterproof Covers Areeah-ioading 'implements of eveiry descr tion Patent ChUed Shot 1 A-each loadhag Revolvers and Ammunition | Infantry Swords \ Fishing Tackle TT^ I-I. H A Z A B 1* 7 7 "> GUNMAKER, I FT, QvteeS-STREET, AUCSKANJD, T-.rp, ...F.f. whiles-ma: -fsd ketaf " P:.-aA,i£ lN r FDiEARM3 AND GUN ,-.t .-■.,-,-..■:. tad Muzzle-loading Gens. l"n~;- Revolvers, an-J Pistols: Sporting Powder, ban.. ' and fans- .FA. 's Revolver Ammunition, i m "nd F ara Fire Car-r Age Cares, Wadding £-o • Powder Flasks, Snot Poucnes, Cartuo.,< liacapiiors and Turnovers : Cusrs for converting Lrecch-louders into Muzzle-loaders, Carrtic^e B;dts, Gallic Bags, &c. ►~,,« The whole of which wFI bo oA-.rcd at\^rj Low Prices, as the following will show :— Pin-fire Double-barrel Guns, from 6 0 jj Central-fire ~ „ ■ Mu/./.le-ioadhig do. ~ J • J. Ahrxaie-loading S.B. „ }' S Pin-lu-o Revolvers \ * V Q Rnn-nre „ ~ .- •• l *", __ Central-fire -■ 'lv • Any Goods Bought, and failing to give satis faction, will either be exchanged on the -"lo^ returned. Firearms repaired in a superior man ner on the shortest notice- —