The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII—Na 2,387.

AUCKLAND, 'N.Z., TUESDAY, KOYEMBF.R 13, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



SYDNEY AND MEL- , X} BOURNE. ; The fast and favourite s.s. :, H E R O, Captain Logan, may be expected here again on the 3;Jnd, and will leave as above on or about j SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, ~ ""^Aucldand. November 8, 1577. XT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). TrycK Taeli;—Noyember, 1877. FOR TARANAE3, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, fko^i Manukau. Steamship, Date of Sailing. Wanaka .. 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taranuki Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m. 8.45 p.m. Weij/ngton "Wednee., 21et, 5.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hav.-ea .. Tuesday, 27th, 1 p.m. 12 noon. Wanaka .. fOn arrival English Mail. — iTOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JSA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, at^t) POUT1 CHALMERS, from Qtjeen- I • f Hawka ..! Tharad/ir, loth, £ p.m.j — Tau"!^?' .-.'.i Tbttreday, 29th, 4 p.m.j — i ; FOiR fiUSSKa^. BAY Oh' ISLANDS. Tacpo tJMonday, 2Cth, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Quee?:-stkf,et Wharf. Rotosua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — SS~ Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Porner Queen and West Qnoea-streets. T3ARLIAMENTAEY RATES TO RIVER HEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rlverhead and back, at Sixglk Fat*es 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. .T. CASEY & SON. TB7I )R THE HOT SPRINGS, JSldSil^ $J MAHU RANGI, MATAKANA, "^^KAWAU, & LITTLS OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MELBANK, Captain Kaspkr, wCI sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland eveiy Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAJi UKANGT. For Mahuxangi every Thureday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Slahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatt, and Omaha. Far Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ujtra shipping note. For freight or passage aprily to j. CASEY & SON. "^SI^N. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TR KOPURU, MITATAT, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWKARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.S. MINNIE CASEY ! Captain Rawsox, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Tnursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday andFridav iiomings tide. Passen.Tr~r< leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on MondaT3 aod VVedxiesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Targo ou .vtoadays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. QTEAM TO AND FROM 3||||||iO RIVERHEAD TWICE * I On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead: Sa City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. TI7AIICATO STEAiri WAV'I -lil§Sil£ *V GATION & COALMINING '^^^P COMpAaNT (LIMITED), TIME TABLE j Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta —Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, end Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. Franz SCRERFFj Secretary. Fort«tre©t. 26th September. 1577. MM ra^iv mSE NEW ZEALAND J^gg||^ J_ SHIPPING COMPANY Head Office : Christ.church, N.Z. Londox Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-streetwithin. ; THE COMPANY'S FLEET condsts of:— _ Tons. Tons. The'HURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 593 WAIMATE-.1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... Bil ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA ...Kb, PAREORA.... 879 WAIT AN GI 1161 PIAKO 1000 WAIT AHA .. 833 RAKAIA "... '.1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225 1 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- The Company also charters ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports pi 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 Othce, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches m the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH-93. Qurgv-strhet. &&& ~W 011 LONDON DIRECT. ##jgjg||^ The well-known clipper barque £&*&£&SZ COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 744 tons register, Capt.WiTXiAM Esson, having the greater part of her cargo ■engacced, will sail as above on or about tne /tn November. Has superior accommodation for passenger*. Vor iTftiizhT, or paeaae« aoplv to THE NEW I SHIPPI d NG a C^ "T^v imOR LONDON DIRECT! jj^llllll^. TO FOLLOW THE BARQUE The only regular trader aifci favourite clipper ship . CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Uoyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Halls, having commenced to load, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about December 24. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW-ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.



«s£k§<?^ OTEAM COMMUNICATION ; lllllSfeio BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND | 'aS£S^serTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. FARQUHAK, Master, will leave as under;— From Auckland— Tuesday. 18th November, 6 80 p.m. Wednesday. 14th November, 7 p.m, Friday, 16th November. 10 a.m. Saturday, 17th November, 10.30 a.m. From Thames- Wednesday. 14th November, at 11.38 a.m. Thursday. 15th November. 2 p.m. Friday, 16th November. 3.30 p.m. Satui day, 17th November, i p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & ITNNE, Agents. •SajSSfewQTEAM T0 THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 5 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 8 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday, 6 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 11 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 2 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 3 p.m. Durham—Friday, 2 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. i nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. '§g#?£^QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel — Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. "i^vmHAMES STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (Rent Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. a^^^^"|ll OR TT A I U X U. 'GSsz&gss? J-p 1 Q S . B> TAM O1 SHAN-TEH, will cave for Waiukn as follows j— From Onehunga i From Waluku i Nov. Nov. 15—Thursday, 12 noon 15—Thursday, i p.m. 17—Saturday. 2 p.m. 17—Saturday. 6 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, os; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnga or Newmarket. *aw»^ TJIIKST WOOL SHIP FOR J3|^pg|^ JU LONDON. The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercaivo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be^open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31.1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can bo arranged at the offices or tne undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, }-Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANKfeCoJ and Co. r^wsw TQASSENGERS' LINE OF jgj!SSS&^ k JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA- SsiSsJliiESi! Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , , , The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) ijgi^jV O R W_A I U X U. The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov Nov. 14_Wednesday. 12 noon 14—Wednesday, 4 p.m. 17—Saturday, 2 p.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstanoes permittiiig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Hibbine Auction Mart will be attended to ___-._ K2W3 M. H. K'JHi. ~ki -wry OR sale, A SCREW STEAMER, TWfl^tfi&^gaa 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, app^y Land. Agent. --. „. TrnOli RUSSEIiL, WANGA- iU ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lOXA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5. p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the V.Tiarf. N o cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s-s. ARGYIiE 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 FRIDAY at 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. ROWKNA will leave as follows :— Friday. 16th November ■Wednesday, 21et November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. l/TcftRKGOR. Manager. •SJ&te^QTEAM 0N THE KAIPARA. Theß-S" X I N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka pnd Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's Wde, returning on direct, every Thursday mom n^"s tide, returning on Friday. ■ Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per Mondays for Porfc Alben on Wednesdays, at 12.30. • f Car-o for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port A?J- rVh^SeiS"commences on MONDAY, th. May. j CAS EY & SON.



Boots < Boots i i Boots ill DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers Will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. U3L Note the Address— D* N". Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS I!. TO^KS AND CO., Q U E E N-3 T R E E T. U [Established 1851.] . Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished '• All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Laoe Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d*ed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ♦»' dred in any shape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. C U L P A JST a PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL a COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils 3 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.—9s & 97, QUBKN-STRJSST. X G I L L M A~~N , 0 CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onbhuttoa, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding fiistricts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still bo continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. ARNOCK BROTHE 11 S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crekk. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £& to £5 per ton. " EL S X I~~IT~N E K. © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, en the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Buildim? Tcade exeeur-ed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fco.. fee f\ £ O ft G E AXE RB, \j*r Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLS WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow. J~AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side op Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasl _i and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or nnont). at. reasonable rates*. AY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ok BREAKWATER I ROAD Opposite Batits. R. ADLINGTON, Manageb. R. M c N A B, c Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUKEN-6TREET. /s_" Shipping Supplied. *©& HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand. I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEICN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing. &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. ■yyr jp HI LHP PS & gON"» HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Laege and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF TH3 LATEST DESIGNS. m, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt, Stained, ani> Veuetcjikd Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, See., &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. &c, Carbon'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 Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS^ 95 & 97, Queen-street P. EL A N D BROTHE 11 S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and I-ligh-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Count v ■ orders promptly executed. Gooti.3 shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satiafac toryrates. mELAND BROS} Tanneks and Leather MANUFACTURERa, Auckland- T> C L A R X, * SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga.



Estate attd Commission Agint. j __ -Z 1 j g T -X- RANDERS^, S" « <J • -2— 8 3 Bank and Insuranok Sharis, d Gold Mining Shares. > g g Freehold, and other Property, 5 £ Bought and Sold on a fe Commission. - rt MOETGAGES,"~LOANS. &«., pj- arranged. fi w No Chargejo Lendea. g § OfSce: IL, Insurance Buildings, o _X Auckland. P Land and Investment Agent. AKGAKS! ARYANS! MASON AND HAMLIN/ Some of those Beautiful Instruments aie new n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckbnd. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano a^td Haemonfim Warehouse, queen-street, (Nest to Bank of New Zealand. TfEW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLA CH L A Bf, 218, Queen-street, jj Has Just Imported, pek 'Fam^koth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HO SI ERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Kx^cixxx Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. 3(lcLachlan 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. HW A I T E O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247. UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. f! w~ eb s te b, 14» WHOLESALE AND WETAnD SADDLER AND HAKNI'SBB MJdKMU (13 Qtranmr-ewßumT, Auotbcawd. OJmrt i*i«» V/nfcm TUnkV M. H, Frost.] fC. T. Fktikerstonhaugh Frost & \j o. , WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchased of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEb, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, Sec., Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all Mnds Merchandise valued and forwarded to Enelish and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER awd HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gente' Rirling Baddies; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips. Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order t —Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. S3T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. H" AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. —:— SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c., &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. IST Agent: Auckland EvEKiwa Star. jjmRESH SHI MENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland ani Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, YICTORIA-STRKET, fi^, FOUR DOORS FKOM THE UNION BANK. [Established ISSB^ WJ, MARKS, O HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all othsr Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE ■WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. EDWIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tonilinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _oo_ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made HjiSißl Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES ffiW* In every Branch at Lowest SPsi» o f Auckland Prices! '^&=r^ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the-Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. "T L O V E T T, J.-JL* TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected 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. m G. S A N D~ E~"~S, JL « SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. R~~ IN G~ • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. "\¥TAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, VV CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Celling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks _ &c, _&c-_ _ &c- JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement ol Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson "has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ST. Ring, Agent, Shortland-Rtreet. OiSrEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest Apply to Mr W . Aitken, Shortland-etreet. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest,—W. H. Con nell, "Vulcan Lane. "jyTO^EY to LEND in large or small J-VJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rats of Interest.— Jaoioßom amd RstftaelJ. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, ShortJand-street. next the Post-office. "TWT O T I C E. ME. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Peioes .— per Ib. Fore-quarters Mutton _ ,„_. 2d. „ Legs and Loins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef - id. „ PrimeCutßeef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per 100!bs. N. B Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. ~O O T T E II & C 0., '"~ DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles fßelmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmaa s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 58 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Col man's D.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 box-es Sultana RaisiES 400 boxes Figs 2-4 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish I French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, $ and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate , Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c. &c HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER \J The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Woon Turning in all its Branches.— Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Ordere can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. ACJ PECIALTY m- WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. ■©» There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own invention for saving time. SOTTTBTBRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. LOWKST CURRENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869.] NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free Lifw. assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1569, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to CHAS. G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. 1S H E~R AND CO., Wholesale, Shippins & Family BUTCHER, Qneen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Hom&-cijtfßd Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. AND J. S O P P E T, «s Frweman's Bay Steam Mills, And NO. 101, Lower Queen-street "Wharf, Auckland. y>ONES"I BONES ! BONES ! ~ Bought, in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, ynth the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Qup.en-atreot. _^ TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Cd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the seeson, from 6 p.m.. for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Fijday evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. CHAS. LAVE ,R, BUILDER AND PONTR\CTOR I KYBER P.AFUJ. • \ Tivnhcr and Shingles for Sals. Estimates given for Town and Country work.



JOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, A> TD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Kas alway3 on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shorn) or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES. And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for TiTr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. ASH T O N & SON, O HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEKU-STREET, AUCKT^AND. FOR SALE. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alber:;-6tr<*ets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now j bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &«., situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. i GREAT SOUTH RO AD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY R0A1). — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—3I acres of J.and on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated and commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-street. This is a splendid I site for a large hotel.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBUR.N. —Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NKWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New, Zealand Insurance Buildings. RC. GREENWOOD, ■3 OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of ail sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House 0 ; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, Sec. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office: —City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c,; also. Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. RjTi fi I Out-door . \s. VXREENWOOD, J Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. W aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY T0 N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with 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 ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. li3t. per ton. .. . • Cwts., iy3 per cwt. *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAI KATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons... .17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, , Manager, Huntlcy, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, WyneLhara-street, Auckland. 8, WYNDHAM-iSTJiEET; L HOUSE, SHIP, W AND ! W fcr] GENERAL DECORATIVE P ABATER W « — 2 Estimates furnished, and experienced O Workmen sent to ail parts of the O Province. W '« J.H. requests nttention of Buildera ana- " others to his New Glazing Tariff. CO vw O O J. HENDERSON. - • 8, WYNPHAM-STREET. -J^" 0 T I C E GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEH OP E, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINC WORKER, begs to intimate to Ms customers and the public generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, ! where he hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untvebsitx of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Taiiors and •m.. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus- SSgi|a; tomers for past favours, iiaforms them §fijj?*s3 and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best- Material used. Good Fit Warranted. i Reasonable Prices. JjjLeIDRUM & DON* Shortland-street.



Theatre <zM'Ag&p Hoyal. Proprietor! .. "SOsNpsSSSpSajSf" r. j. DeLias PRONOUNCED SUCCESS OK MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES In Tom Taylor's Comedy, in 3 acts, THE OVERLAND ROUTE. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Last Time, To make room for further novelties, THE OVERLAND ROUTE ! THE OVERLAND ROUTE! THE OVERLAND ROUTE ! Tom Dexter Mr. M. TAVARES Mrs. Seabright Mrs. M. Tatakes TO-MORROW EVENING, Buhver's Great Play, RICHELIEU! RICHELIEU ! Richelieu Mr M. Tavares Julie airs. M. Tavares I Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.-15. ALBERT HALL, DARBY-STREET. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1577, MR. CHARLES BRIGHT'S Lectuee-Satire. "A RACE OF BARBARIANS; OR, OUR NOBLE SELVES. Pronounced by the Australian and New Zealand rTess the best Satirical Lecture oJ the day. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 3 p.m. Front Seats, 2s; Back do., Is. Tickets may be obtained from Samuel Csombes, Neil Camp bell, Mason Bros.. Hopkins (chemist), W. J. Offer and Co., and Wayte (Bookseller), Queen street. , MASONIC "OALL, JL> TO BE HELD IN THE CHORAL HALL, FRIDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 1577, (St. Andrew's Day). Tickets for the above may be had on applica tion to the Installation Committee. Worshipful Masters of the various Lodges; or to any mem ber of the Committee. INSTALLATION COMMITTEE: Bro. H. Brett I Bro. F. K. Tyler Bro- W. Lodder ! Bro. W. H. Skinner Bro. H. G. Wade. WORSHIPFUL MASTERS: Bro. W. C. Walker, St. Andrew's Bro. C. M. Nelson, Prince of Wales Bro. J. Warren, Waitemata Bro. A. Heather, Ara Bro. G. Redfern, United Service Bro. H. Rees George, S.W., Remuera Bro. H. Hardixgton. Manukau. Bro. t. L. Murray. Sir Walter Scott Bro. Bi. T. Wildman, Corinthian Bro. S. Mills, Lodge of Light Bro, G. Dobson, P.M., Coromandel Bro. V. Claude, Hamiltou Bro. N. McLeod, Alexandra. STEWARDS: Bro. A. Brock Bro. M. Levy Bro. F. Claude Hro. T. L. Murray Bro. J. Coates Bro. J. Rties Bro. Dr. Dawson Bro.' K. K. Tyi/er Bro. Oapt. Eraser Bro. VV. C. Walker Bro. a.. Heather Bro. E. S. Wilcocks All Tickets to be purchased before SATUR DAY, the 17th November. W. W. BATT, P.M., Hou. gee. iyr as 6~W I c b all. The Committee have decided to issue a limited number of Tickets, at £1 Is. each, to non masons, applications for which must be made through Masons to the Committee, before the 17th instant. W. W. BATT, P.M., Hon. Sec. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. THE CONCERT by the CHORAL SOCIETY In aid of this Fund, will take place in the Hall, Symonds-street. on TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, When will be performed an adaptation of Racine's Tragedy, ATHALIE MUSIO BY MENDELSSOHN). The Rev. R. S. Hassard has kindl;r consented to read the Dramatic Passages. Part 11. L March, "An Schiesing Holstein" (Gung'l) 2. Sontr, Vocal Valse, "ilßacio" (Arditi)-Miss Vaughan 3. Song—Gentleman Amateur 4. Song, "Lo! Here the Sabre of my Sire! (from the opera of the " Grand Duchess, Offenbach)— Miss Leap 5. Waltz, " Tanzleider" (Guug'l). Concert to commence at S p.m.. Tickets, 35., 25., Is., may be had from Messrs Upton and Co., or from any member of the Choral Society's Committee, or the Famine Committee. Plan of the Hah at, Upton and Co.'s, where all 3s. tickets may be numbered for reserved seats. nVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. JJHI Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and nest to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons iv the French Langnage and Literature at bid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. QNg A L & TO AEfiIVE A SHIPMENT OF CANTERBURY POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. jSTew Season's. Teas. "THE CUP THAT CHEERS ±—n Pure Teas—the best that can be sold— To cheer the young, console the old ; For many years they've stood the test. Hundreds declare our Tea's tke best. ■ TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea. 2/ 33 ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ Ib. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ ». ±— Finest Tea, 3/6 $ ib. On Parcels of 6tt>s. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and. boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 ® &. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note tlie Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL G, OCEftS, People's Tea Warehqcsk. Opposite City Mariet, 252, QUEEN • STREET, AUCKLAND. '• BiiANCH Stokes:— V.AH Y-STRKET, Shout, land, aud OWEN-fcSTIXW'A Giuuumstoavn,