The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII—STa 2,371.

AUCKLAND, ]S T.Z., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1877.

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TT> EGULAR MONTHLY Jg=£O>' _HJU STEAM COMMUNICATION ««£=*»*»* BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain jLogatt, may be expected here again about the 213t of November. She : -wlll leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 24,1877. TTNIO^ T STEAMSHIP COMPANY «v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—October, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, fkok Manukatt. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Eawea ..IFriday, 26th. 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Waxaka. . Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. FOR TA U R A N G-A. POVERTY BAY, NAPIER WELIJNGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Qoee>7- WHARF. ' Tact>o . .-I Tuesday, 30th, I p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo ~..- JSunday, 28th, 5 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queen and West Queen-streets. •saaSfc^ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. K)NA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 P.m. (weather permitting-). Passengers bookea and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The 3.3. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. 3/InGRTCfiOR. Manager. raak_&^ "{PARLIAMENTARY RATES _^||||_g;JL TO RIVERS LEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, lyill run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rirerhead and back, at SINGI/E Fatjes 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. rigy^ T^ 'R THE HOT SPRINGS, jjgffp*: JSJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, •^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahukang-i. For Mahuranjri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahuraiigi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tidea will allow. Matakana, Kavtatj, and Omaha. For 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 ut a shippinsr note. For freight or passage apuly to Jr. CASEY & SON. .^^HTEAM ON THE KAIPARA FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, "WHAKAHARA, TK KOPURU, MITATAT, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Thes.B. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox, will leave Hclensville every Tuesday ana Tnursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday and Fridar norniascs tide. Passao^-r i.save Aucldand, per 'LILY, on Mo=»da^g a :d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and f'arfiro oc vlo:id:xys and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. «^. QTEAM TO AND FSOM RIVERHEAD TWICE -^=^ss? DAILY. Oa and after Juno 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead: S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gennni-3 p.m. B.^ CteggJ- fc ON THE KAIPARA. The B.s. XI N A Will leave Heiensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunotion oi Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakone, every "Tuesday morning's tfde, retui-nmg on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng"s tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. Mnwn , , r m~ This Service commences on MONDA i., th Ma * ,T. CASEY 8z SON. «|gj^^~]m OR W A I U X U. "a3S3S^' The s.s. TAM O- SHANTKR will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiuliu: Oct Oct 27-Saturday, 5.30 a.m. 27— Saturday, 1.30 p.m. For JYlanukau Heads and Whatipu MxUa on Friday, 25th October, at 9 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s bd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goodo left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agenta Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet ivith T!roim_=t dispatcn. A, CUNNINGHAM, Qnelmngaor Newmarltct__ ™|||^ " A SCREW STEAMER, BSl'iSlJ^^fes 2S Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on lirfht draught, and with (small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply '» p j. Land Agent^ O B W A I U X U. '*ss&™t*£3> xhe p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onchunga— From Waiuku— •27-Saturday. 8 a.m. 27-Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu baw-milis— Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Retui-n, ss. „„„;«.,.;-,. T Weather and other circumstances permmu-u .Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. SibDuia 4™gon Mart, will be attondori_to w M£^T^^^ I*rCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! ,_ Mercer to Cambridge. d steamer Dfilta—Monday, Wednesday, ana Friday, at 6 a.m. ■„ , . Ar , a _ Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. p <* steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, ana Friday, 1 p.m. D Newcastle to Hamilton. per steamer Waikato-Tuesday, Thursday, ana Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. n Newcastle to Alexandra. aaAav p» steamer Waikato— Monday, Wednesaay, and Friday, 1 p.m. - ■''_. D Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at S a.m. g , v ., Haraiiton to Newcastle. m . FKAK2SCHB RFF, Secsretary. 26th September, 1877=



tSSefe^QTEAM COMMUNICATION JggllSßKkJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *~SESSSMSSTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Thursday, 25th October, 4 p.m. Friday, 26th October. 5 p.m. Saturday, 27th October, 5 p.m. ~ From Thames- Friday, 26th October, 9 a.m. T Saturday, 27th October, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 19th October, at 5 p m. Weather and other —anc^^. Agents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Tikb Table. From Auckland— Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. Not responsible for goods or p-arcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Ascent. TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From' Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandcl— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. : STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND \ LALLA ROOKH. ;



Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I bag to inform Shippers that I havo a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, caoable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am propared to Store (Rent Free) any Good.s 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. BgteS^. fin I M~E TABLE. -*». g^ TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Calling at Waiheke on Mondays going down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares, 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agents. s^gte^ QTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows:— Auckland for Wade : Wade for Auckland : Friday, 5 a.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling at Hot Springs: (callingat Rot Springs: Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday. 8.30 a m. Fares to Puhoi :—Single, 63.; Return, 103. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. £g£^ TrpOß LONDON DIRECT. __^^t!3&& Tlie well-known clipper barque Efi^ii&Mai COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 714 tons register, Capt. William : Esson, having the greater part of her car'j;o engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or ufc^Pice imply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPTNTG CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. T4/JT R. T. TRAFS 08. P, SURGEON ,2^«S~s^ Wakefikle- DENTIST, fgtSg^ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover1? Patent Oidde Gog. rtf<lr*»J IVifc tf~c»n On*n to fi. rTnll Rot.l "OONES 1 BONES ! BONES 1 Bought in any qrau;fcitkw for Cash at tha Free maii'n Bay Bona Milla, aaci at No 101, Lower Qa-*ervs?.ri»oS. by J ft. J. BOPPWP, _ ~ G o COMMISSION AGENT, Skortland-street\_ HO S. J. H A R BUTT, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-BTREE-r, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old onoa refilled. L" o v^ e^ t^ t; O TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strewt. A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; alao, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. T> If. W E B S T E R, O;e -WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 .3uken-btrbkt, auckland. [Established 1858.] WJ, MAR KS, o HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead. Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing 74, CH A p'^eT^'s TRE ET, 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. a.nd at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh JP RO S T & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE A.ND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland. N.Z. „.„- purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEaT TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, lADcr-i ngigned £or ga]e to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and 1" forwarded to Knglißh and American Markets. A-encies undertaken on approved terms. -pT~E '-"L L lEH HOU S E --JL J. HE M~U S. Private Boakd akd Residence. East side of GREY-STREET. AUCKLAND._ ■* — T~~inK STe n n c d y, A SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Ad: crt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. a -R-FNNEDY begs to announce that he has Horsescarefnlly fitted- THST "A. 'WATERMAN beg* to inform W . his friends and the public of Auckland «.'*>,« has taken over those old established ROOMbr known as Porter's, near y Dml^?the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auclc opppsite the inea^ fe t iet atte ntion .to land, wh^ e nh t ai n a fair share of jpatronage. business to upon tho Bed- Special care &as »o aud country visitors to Auckland wiuffivery comfort. Meals at all. bours.



DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1864.] 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; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d*edin 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 or dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. DGAR & V^OMPANY,- Wellesley-st. East. r»HT?AP LEATHER AND BOOT \J WAREHOUSE, High-street. Leather and Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Rates fok Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 33 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, hoth kinds, 3s6dp«ir; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s Gd; Men's Bluchers, Gs (id; ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, Ss 6d, and upwards; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, various, from Is 6d to 4s 6d. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c, At HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—S.3o a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. E O U T. CUL P A F c 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' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate1 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photograpliic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry MouJdiig-s. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glaßß cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 87. QUBEN-STREKT. R. G I~~L L M AN, • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Oneiiunca, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and co«fideiicc during the past ten years ; and bettering the farours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made Arrangements for continuation of r>ease 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 oa Sundays. WARLOCK BROTHERS"; SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Ckhek, Office .. .. Durhain-stroet. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Prioo given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. WH. SKINNER, © BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Bite, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced' Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. fee. 7^ E O R U E AX E & ts, \X Frskman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. J" A M E S BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newe&s! J and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood, (out cr uncut), at reasonable ratfls. T>A~Y~~O P ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DEPOT ox BREAKWATER KOAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. jpi ~~R. W c N A 1^ \IKo Wholbsaijs and Retail FAMILY GROWER, 30, QUEEN-STR3ET. &5T SnippixG Supplied. TSa



TrjTAVTNG succeeded in pleasing tho JIJL 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, QUEEN-BTREKT. JUST BOUGHT AT AUCTION. _____ 1000 yards New Dresses, 6Jd, worth Is 6d 10CO ~ New Dresses (new shades), 7Jd, worth Is6d 1000 ~ Grey and Brow* Homespuns, 7JcL, worth Is 6d 1000 „ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shades, Is 3d. worth 3s 6d 1000 „ Gingh;>.H i; -, ii), worth Is 1000 ~ New Cambrics, dark grounds, s.}d, worth Is 500 „ Felt Carpets, 2s 6d, worth 3a 6d Extra Quality and Width. 3s 6d, worth 4s 6d 5 bales Blo.nkets. full 10-4 size, Ms lid $ pair 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gross, worth 6s. Ex 'Spirit of the Dawn, Morley's Knitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Fine Fingering Yarns. 6 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. Mc L A CH L A N, 218. QUETCN-STREKT. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1577. 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 STORK Victoria-street Auckland. -piIILLIPPS & CJON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Laegs and Varied Assortment of : PAPERHANGINGS OF THK LATEST DESIGNS. US, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs ! lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Venebrsd Fraiie and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &<\, &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 WANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to. the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes^ -■ ■ G LA R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehxtnga.



Estate and Commission Agent, g" T RANDERSON, £ h sIP • -r- : § .2 Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shakes, » g Freehold, and other Property, 2 5 Bought and Sold on a 2 Commission. i* MOBTGAGKS^LO ANS. &C., jl p.- arranged. £ w No Charge to Lender. cj W 7Z— fe § Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, o FQ Auckland. jj Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S! ARGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). TT A MILTON, W A I~K AT O. 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. 43T Agent: Auckland Etesinb Star. WI L X I N S & CO., BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42, VICTORIA-STKEET, AUCKLAND. PRICK LTST. Men's Blucher Boots (own make) .. ... 6 6 Men's E.S. Boots, from 8 6 Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 6 Ladies' Kid Boots, our own make, worth. 16s. 6d. .-: .. .. 14 6 Ladies' Kid Elastic-side 6 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ..9 0 Ladios' Leather Lace Boots, Colonial-made 6 6 Ladies' Leather E.S. Boots, ~ ..9 6 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. ..66 Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, Bewn .. 5 0 Ladles' Cloth Walking Boots ditto „ .. 6 6! Children's Strong Lace Boots 3 6 Children's Kid E.S. Boots, from .. ..3 6 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from ..60 , Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvas Slippers ..10 All other articles equally cheap.' EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Ternlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made igjB&(B Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES Pwl *n every Branch at Lowest *«^* of Auckland Prices! ~~:=;O^ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will bo kept, Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. Boots i Boots i i Boots ill dissolution of partnership. . "Uarter (Late Stephens and Carter), Has preat pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and h". hopes that j 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 tbe times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order.



$3, Note tiie Address— D« Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TON rKS AND 00., QUEEN-STREET. HKTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JJM vanised iron works company (LIMITED), Have ox ELand for Salts:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, A, 5, 6 and 7lliS. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gaa Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. $5&, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. ISS Works:—Victoria-strket Auckland. X TUHK EL L, JIFnT, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *** Addrees: Turrell's, Music Seller, Quoen stroet. TW" OTICE OF REMOVAL, J J SWINNERTON. Wood Turner. Has REMOVED to his new premisr*. Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Withstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers' Shives in all sizes! I L L I A M MORGAN, SADDLER AKT> HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1565.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; 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:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. u2T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. 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 oth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Gd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Late oh Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Pro prietor himself.is in daily attendance in the Hot Rooms, and the most delicate patient is safe in his hands, having: had sixteen years' ex perience in the hydropathic treatment. Day for Ladies: Thursday, from 10 to 6 o'clock. HW A I T E • 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. E E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. vjj... MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and .«ys3§J£ Bootmakers, in thanking their ous fg|||tf torners for past favours, informs them '32S5'' and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. — JXIELDRUM & OON Shortland-strset iUTILBOUfiiNE CU P, 187 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £400; Third, £150; Starters . divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. . Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-etreet. Melbourne.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, ShorUand-atreet. MONEY 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-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small 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-etreet. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest Jackson and Rneeell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street,. next the Post-office. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- JriL. 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- O/ ,_ vc-.-v Total amount ing over Per Week. RepayaD i e . s. d. £ s. d. & years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 19 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received1! repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Henretary, T> O T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON KALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Felmont and Brandon) 100 oases Oolmans Starch 250 casks Oement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spioe 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 oases Keen's &Oolman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 4/0 barrels Currants 40 boxes Kleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Fjks 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varniaa French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bag's Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c, &c. Q N S^ A L E« Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. \V. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET.



Seed "War cpiov sc, Next Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of Flowering Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLO WER SEEDS at 55., 103., and 20s. Free by Post on rooeipt of Stamps or P.O. order. jj^jjs— Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, B^B matures early, Bs. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. • Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. Addres^-C. T. Wren, At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 153. perdoz. package included. mH E OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, JL BAKERY, & r-^NERAL STORE. To Suit tot jJull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ tt> Best Teas, from 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price's) 1 0 „ Tallow Candles 0 6,. Washing Soda 0 1£ „ Largo Bars Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Curranta 0 6,, Baking Soda 0 6 „ Starch Whiteorßlue) 0 6 „ These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper fob Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD. BUTTER. MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2J% discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. $51, Note address: — • F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. _C3L ——- W. H. ■ F E N T O N (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special j—^^J 9^%?^^C> -A-PP^ptme Excellency^J^^^^^^^&^the Gover WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailins? accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Coniormateur" may be seen. In orde? to rendei his Stock the uiost com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS oi LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. <nee. JUST OPWNED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat f a case of Superior French Felt Hats....» fashions, tec, &c. 83T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a ;few hours' notice. WTT TRENTON, . JtL J 64, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AN I> C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale, in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for ■warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited o,n in town or suburbs.



JOHN QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, ANT) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SAT/X or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheop or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, 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. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. TC. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. HA SH T O N & S O N,. o HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. TO CAPITALISTS.—That centrally-situated Property in Grabame and Hardinge-streets, consisting of a comfortable Family Residence, containing ten rooms and stable, erected upon an allotment 55 feet by 170 feet; one C-rpomed Cottage over-looking the harbour; one 4-roomed Cottage; and one 6-roomed Cottage. Also, an allotment 54 feet by 110 feet, fronting road on Harbour Board reclamation. The above property can be sold either in part or in one lot Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, 8, Insurance Buildings; Or, to Mr. WM. AITKEN. FOR SAJLE. EPSOM.-—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. Thy Ilonse 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. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated a^d 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 Short-street. This is a splendid 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. . GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c., well and tank; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NtCWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEBN-STREET. — Large Store adjoining 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-proo*. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. PL ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, _No ! _B l _New_ Zealand Insurance Buildings. _ ¥> '.;'&■ G R E E N"WO OD~



! lio 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, Sec, conducted at Private Residences, oe elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. I Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and Hovee '■'; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantiti«s taken and made up tor intending contractors to public and other works, &c. &XX 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 Hous*^ and .Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—Queen and Shoktland-streets. 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. Kf( /Ti \ Out-door \j . \XREENWOOD, jAu C TIO N E ER, CORNER OF QUE N & SHORTLAND-STREETS. I^aikato Coal Company. . Newuaeket Yards. . F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU EKA, 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 tone, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. V* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. aTkato 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 12s. 6d- Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. DEE S H SHIPMENTS JL1 OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, 'and FIRE-BRICKS. JAMES JBLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, OS, POUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, 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 PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks, &c, &c, &c. _^ -PUIEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large nnd superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. _ _, . Wood Turning tn at,l its BnANCHES.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. Price Lists on application,. THE .UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. OUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot, of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, which we can Sell at a Little Over the Price of Cambric. A159 the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock, of , Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over ]^alf price.—CAßGO & McKAKr. Queen-streeU ; _____ l a V B R, BTimDJER AND PONTR \CTGK, Kyber Parh. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates given for Town and Country worky , AND 3. S O P P E % 6 FREEMAN'a BAY STEAM MILLS, •. And No. 101, Lower Queen«street Wharf» Auckland,^



Theatre <z^s&osP Royal. Proprietor .. "SsSSw^wSssM&jy r. J, DeLias- MR. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, OCT.. 25. LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT! Of the most brilliant Comedy ever pro duced in this city, BABY ! BABY ! BABY ! BA BY ! BABY! BAE V ! BABYr BABY! BABY! BABY! Superior to "OUR BOYS." See opinions of the Press.- TOMORROW EVENING, BENEFIT OF MR. C. WHEATLEKJH,. for the last time. Conn, the ShaughbATOt ! MONDAY EVENING NEXT, First Appearance of the Distinguished Artist,. Miss MARY LODU3KI YOUNG! Prices ok Admission :— Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, whese seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45 L HALL L R U S i R !v s T * I •v *0F > " V fl N! A - YTHE TEST G L YTTOinrTIEN 'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES,- FRIDAY, OCT. 26. LECTURE by DR. E. ELLIS. Subject: "LIFE AND TIMES OF MIOHAEL. ANUJSJLO.' gYLLAB U S -.—Part I. Florence—Early days of Michael Angela—The- Horoscope—Apprenticed to Domenico—Ghir landaio—Anecdotes of his early proticiency— Meeting with Lorenzo de Medici—The.Kaviyal of Learning—Condition of Society—Pietro do- Vledici—Savonarola—ln the Convent of Saa Marcs—ln the Cathedral of Florence—Meeting of Lorenzo de Medici and Savonarola—The Appeal to Heaven—Death of Savonarola. Song, "II Balen" (Verdi)—Mr. Gradwol'.. Song, "II Baccio" (Arditi)—Miss Vaughan. Duet, "II Rammenti (Campana) — Lady Amateurs. Part 11. The Mausoleum of Julius ll.—Quarrel with; the Pontiff— The Ceiling or the Sistine Chapel— Raphael's Cartoons—Condition of Florence and i other Cities—Gteaar Borgia—The Sack of Rome —The Fall of Florence—Personal Appearance of Michael Apgelo —his Character —his Art— Vacchi's verdict: "Unique in Painting, un paralleled in Sculpture, a, perfect Architect, an admirable Po«t, a Divine Lover"— Vitioriai. Colonna —Declining Years and Death of Michael Angelo—Conclusion—A Free and United Italy. Chair will be taken by the Right Rjev. Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland. Admission* Is. Time, 7.30 p.m. November 2—"William 111., King of Eng- land."--F. G. Ewington. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1569.J NEW ZEALAND BRA.NCH.. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assuu \nce 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 f;;ee Lifw Assurajstcs from the harassing restrictions which till its establisnment in 13G9, and or some time after, were imposed by ether 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. A JaSTRALIAN. MUTUAL PROYf _cl_ DENT SOCIETY. FOR, MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices secenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1576 was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring. £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Person 3 assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every, fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3I COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. ■ „ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with* this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by.' steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie, subject to special arrangements. tssr Ixjsskb Promptly Paid. OKIORftK P. PTKROTC. Mfuiwer — adiss' Warehouse, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, JUST ABOVE HEWIN'S BUILDINGS.. MADAME BOTTENELLI Desires to intimate to the Ladies of Auckland,. and surrounding districts, that she has Opened in the abovenamed Premises, with a NEW AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF' FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF MANTLES, JACKETo, COSTUMES, &C, &c. Dress and Mantle-making in. all its, : Branches, Ladies' Own Materials Mape.Uev MADAME BOTTENELLI, MILLINER & DRE S S.M A K.E.R; WELLESLEY-STREET WEST t Auckland. P. ELAND ERO T B E K'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. Warehouses: —"Vulcan Lane apdHighrSteeet. , Works:—r^mmure,,Aiickland.. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS^ FARM BR3, AND OTHERS. The UnderaJanert are Gash. Purchasers of ! HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, I BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest laarket rates, in any qtiaxitity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate oasii remitiiaßcea returaed at satisfao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNHRB AND LEATHER jVIANUFAOTCBFSS, ' ' Anoklaiki. R. FAU LJDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying oj. Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cegspits, &c, is ppapared to attend punctually to all' i equests regarding the aboye. Persons desiring to hava the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done toy leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with tlio Inspector of Nuisances, City Cauaoil OSicQ Queen-street,/ v