The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Fo. 2,338.

AUCKLAND, KZ., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1877.

PRICE : O-N'E FEISTY.



•s^kfe^. UTE A M T 0 It AGL AN. alsisislS' The W. & ?vl. S. N. Co.'s p.s. HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Raglan and Waitara n,t an early date. For freight or passage apply to F. E. HAMER'fON, Care of H. G-ilflllan, Esq. 10K SYDNEY^ AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. H E It O ; Captain Logan (according to a telegram re ceived to-day!, will leave Melbourne on the 14th, and Sydney on the lSth; due here on the 2-1 th instant. She will leave Auckland .attain as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, September 11. 1577. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY; OF NEW ZEALAND (LIffITKB). Time Table—September, 1877. CHALMERS, from Ma.vpkau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Hwea ... Friday, Sept. 14, Ip.m. 12 noon, j Taranaki Wed., Sept. 19, 3 p.m. 1.15 p.m. j Waxaka.. Tuesday, Sept. 25,10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. ; Taupo .. Monday, Oct. 1, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon, j foiTtauranCtA, poverty bay, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, from Quee>7- STREET WHARV. Taupo I Thursday, Sept. 20, i p.m.) — Hawk a.. I Wed., October 3, 2 p.m. I — FOR~NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from QuEHX-gi'RSET Wharf. " " I Rotorua. . Thursday., Sept 13, 6p.m. — ROTORUA.. Tuesday, Oct.'J, ip.m.i^ — FOR I~iSL^A.NT)S.' Taupo .-| Tuesday, Sept. IS, 5 p.m. — Hawea ..» Monday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. ___J_ 1 FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. ROTORUA.. Tuesday, Spt. 26, 12 noon.l — i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queen and West Queen-streets. "Rjgkl^.l^ O R W A I IT X U. "*^**^^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will oave far Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Saturday, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Jor Marmkau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, 14th September, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to ; Waiuku and back:—Return, os; Single, 3s 6.1. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Ordera to collect goods left at the stores oi Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohiuicft or Nflwmpj'kat ,gMft^QTEAM COMMUNICATION j •sSK^^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Thursday, 13th September, 5 p.m. Friday, 14th September, 5 p.m. Saturday, loth .September, 7 p.m. From Thames- Friday, 11th September, 10 a.m. Saturday, 15th September, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. I FRASKK & TINNK, ____ Agents. | CfTEAM TO THE WADE | j|32g|||;O AND PUHOI. j The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as j follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland : Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday, 3 p.m. | Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland | (calling at Hot Springs: (calling at Hot Springs: Friday, 14th, 7 a.m. Fares :—Single, 65.: Return, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. ,sp^^m I M E TABLE. «-.*,■-. sis g TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, laid-up Calling at Wain eke on Mondays going dov/n, and on thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permittir.jr. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, os. Freight. 10s per ton. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. «^v XTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ?§g3£^~ Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. The 8.3. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Ornce on'the Wharf. No cargo received after I p.iu— Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3 s ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOE, COROMANDEL. The 5.3. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 53. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAf OF PLENTY PORTS.) The 5.3. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, September 17 Friday. September 21 ' Wednesday, September 26 At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRIuGOR. Manager, ,g^_nTEAM TO THE THAMES. rl-iie ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. I TI M X TAIS LX. ' From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 3 p.m. Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight j .Saturday. i i Not responsible for £ood<: or parcels put on I ooard without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. «=2£kte-^ TFOit THE HOT SPRINGS, liaSS^ JO MAIR RANGI, MATAKANA, "^^^KAWAU. & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANN"E JITLBANB:, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland and Hot Springs. Fro".-1 ■' lie"'-land •- .'cry ruesJuy. TaursCay, an--, i < . B '. 11 ,,j",*. ;, t -n opl Fro-.i I-Tot Sji-ir-ifH every Mondlv Hv'e^e=^ly. afA Fri-Hy. at mid-day. MAHUIiANG-I. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m.. when tides will allow. Matakana. Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every V, ednesriaj \ Weather and other circumstances permittine. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage applyt^^ & gQN> *w^- QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS. TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAJ, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARIC, and DAR GAVILLE. The 3.3. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Heleasville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville <v; ha return trips every Wednesday and Frida ■ coming's tide. Passan ' r .oave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Monday ; -:i Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ov Mondays and Fridays. J. CAs'EY & SON, lied Offi.c-.\ Wharf. k



ijSgfe^ftTEAM ONTHE KAIPARA. ! The s.B. XI N A Will leave H^nsriile as under:- . For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaria and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakone, ' every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on ' Fornport^ilbcrt direct, every Thursday morn ing's tide, returning on Friday. Passengei-s ror Our.'.iatea leave Auckland, p^-r ; LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and lor Port ] Albert on Wednesday?, at 12.30. ' Car-o for Otamates on Fridays, and for Port : A^V^S^-co, ll nences on MONDAY, ! 2Sth May> __J. CASEY fc SON. ' XTTAIKATO STJKAtf JMaVT- I V 7 G V 7"©"-: & COAL MINING ! ■ ag^^aBPCOMPANY (LIMITED), j TIME TABLE 1 • Mercer to Hamilton. • Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, C a.m. I Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and i Saturday, at 6 a.m. I Mercer to Cambridge. ; Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and ! Friday, at G a.m. Cambria r.-e to Mercer. ; Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, ana | Saturday, at 7 a.m. Hamilton ro Mercer. j Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and j Saturday, at 5.30 a.m. ' Per steamer Waikavo—?»londay, Wednesday, BndFriday 'BiOafRANZSCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-fltro.o.T,. 31st AugE3t. 1877. ttaJiite&p^Yi^ O X W A I U X IT. i ***' J, no \j*h* OREGON j Will leave for Wainku as under :— I From Onchimga— From Waiuku— j Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Renirn, ss. Weather and other circumstances pernuttniß Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G -'ibbm s Auction Mart wili be attended to , rfafej. CJTEAM TO AND FROM iggfeb RIYERHEADTVVICE On and after June sth, Steamers will leave as ander :— Frora Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. Lily—l2.3o p.m. 3.8. Lily—9 a.m. S.s. Gemini-Sp.m. ft SON,, uckland ste am tK>gg|^.i\. PCKET COMPNY xm&mas' (LIMITED). FOR AWANUI AND GISBOENE, Calling at Thames. ThCS-S- PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on SATURDAY, the loth Sept.. at 12 noon. XV. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. £**>%. "171 OR" NEWCASTLE 3^^^ . Jj DIRECT. "*" CABAKFEIDH Will sail fur the above port on SATURDAY next, 15th instant, weather permitting. For freight or passage apply to T , T ,_ Tr7ri , D. H. McKENZIB. September 13, 1577. ~~r^ 2^ Ul Olt KAIPA 11 A. Will sail about WEDNESDAY, the 10th ins:., returning to Auckland direct. For freight, &c, apply to MASEFIELD & CO. ~7i^>. /CHATHAM ISLANDS, S^^a§^ <O Per ISLAND LILLY. •^ii^SQiSSs?*?' For freieht or passage inquire KUMMER Jc CO.. Agents. lyr B. T. TRAFJOSr "^ SURGEON ££*&&*, WAKKFIKIJ)- DENTIST, STBEST. Teeth extracted -without Pain by Dr. Clover'? Pawnt Oxide Gas. Vrl ifir.ifi.! Twt.""! (from Cm<* to a Fnl'i B^tl. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM- Jrk. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UMVKK.srrir os1 Nevt Zealand). Trie Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th AwriLlTth July, and sth October. • *fai:qi:har maor.ae, Head Master. O SHIPPERS. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selh'ng at KSF GEEATLY REDUCED PRICES C. A. KARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Brit. Napier. LA R X S O N AND C 0., CUSTOM BOOT & SHOEMAKERS, Importers oi' English. French, and Colonial Leathers, Elastic Webbing, Boot Wabb Rivets, Laces, Drills, and other Boot Linings. A line of Colonial Calf, at 3 7 per Ib. M.D.L. and C.F. CaJflower than can be bought elsewhere in the market. gßOur Stock of Ijadies' and Children s Boots and Shoes largely replenished per late ships. More of those now famous Ladies Oxford Shoes, at 7'G: a case of extra large sized Ladies' Kid Boots to B's. Gentlemen's Kid Boots, Lome and Ox ford Shoes. CLARKSON & CO., Bootmakers axd Importers, Sub-agents for Singer's Sewing Machines, 19S, Queen-street, next Mr Edson. TTSTOOLFACKS ! ! ! SADDLERY ! ! ! W ON SALE, To Arkive, ex ' Galatea, O} London : 5 bales 12!!,. WOOLPACKS, 6 cases SADDLERY. FROST & CO., Gen era l M eechant s, Vulcan Laxe, Auckland. SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1577. \lso, full and complete Lists of Prices of all, kinds of Seeds, with useful tobies of quantities. and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED 3TO RE S VICTOBIA-STfIEET, AUOKLASD. ~T~~ ~~~L ¥" "T T, h% c TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLKY-tiTIiEWT. A.L.. while thanking the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since rcooininencing business, begs to iafornt tlioii! that he iias always on hand a Wcll-selc :<■■:> Stock ol lilac!-. and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins: also. West of England, v.tosgiel, and other '1 weeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance era cost for cash. HE WAIKATO MAIL COACH wili connect with the Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, S a.m. Hautacu, 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge— Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu. 1 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and* Fridays, calling at: Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu, and*returning it will leave Alexandra at 5 a.m.'on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday*, oi'riVi'nscat Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Pa'-cels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. fio'irict's oiiiee, '-.'mien-street, will be forwarded Z-Ah on re and despatch, to be prepaid. v" V.' K. CAWTKi.i, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET.



jTi E 0 R G E AKS 85, X 3T" Freeman's -Bay i SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash drivers of ._ if^ H A S! L A V E X, \j BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kybep Pars N.B.—Shingles. A splendid shipment just to hand. i Timber in lots to suit purchasers. I TAMES BUTC HE R, j »J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. ! Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on i Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Kewcasj ■ ; and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut ; or nxinnt). at reasonable rates. _^ E S L V N I> ! S Railway Refreshment House, i (Second house below the Telegraph Office). Travellers and Visitors to Onehunga are : respectfully informed that at the above House ! Meals and Refresh men ta may be had at any i time during the day. I Tea, Coffee, &c, at the Shortest Notice. j W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL j T V c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS 1! ! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'* Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' j Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate! I Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic j Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. ; Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, ! Doors, Sec. Glass cut ro size, and carefully ! packed.—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. CARSON", House and Land Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, Stipvthttuv'h Bnrr.-nTKOH' OTTwmw-wnwswp. infTA R NTrc""K BR(JTII Elt S. ? V SOAP AND CANDLE MANUPAC T U R E R S, ' Richmond, Cox's Creek. I Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price I given. ! Bones purchased ar from £5 to £6 per ten. _ ISII EII AND CO.; Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. : Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Saioked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of tho colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. ] __--- r A N D E 11 S O N, ly e Broker, Mixing, Estate axd Com- MIS3TOX AGENT, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, j Vall'kr, &c. Bank, Insurance, and Gold Mining Shares bought and sold at best market prices. Mining Companies Books and Accounts carefully audited. The formation, legal manage ment, and secretaryship of Companies under taken. Accountancy work of all descriptions performed on the most reasonable terms. The collection of Rents and Accounts, and the management of J louse Property undertaken. ] Loans on Mortgage arranged. Approved acceptances discounted. House ami Lauded j Property bought and sold. Ollie-e: No I-*, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. IjHLA B, X E BROTHERS \j (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FIN 10 ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at. moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Q KG A N S I QH GANS! j MASON AND HAMLIN. ! Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on | Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano akd Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). -%r*T H. SKI N N E R, '*/ f « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Sits, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &-.c.. <V.o. ~T AND ■J. S O P P E T, fj? » Fbkkman'm Bay StkamMit.tj?, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. ~A LEX. KENNEDY, Jrk. SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Aw kkt Hotel), QUEEN-STRRifiT. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully littcd. _ mo BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. PATENT STEAM BRICK WORKS, MECHANICS' BAY. iN . JtLARKER, having started his Steam Machinery, is now prepared to supply BEST BRICKS, at 30s. per 1000, at the Kiln. Delivery, if required, at Lowest Current Rates. Lime and Sand supplied. COMBES & DALDY. Agents. NURSERY. c. s. McDonald Begs to return his sincere thanks for the libevol Eatronage afforded him since he commenced usiness, especially during the present planting season. Having sold the greater part of his stock, he begs to intimate that he will not hold a Cleai"ing-out Sale, but now offers hi 3 surplus Plants, &c, &c, at greatly reduced rates, to make room for Spring Planting. rt\ll OS. J. H A R B U T T, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-stkkkt East and COBUROSTRKK'i', AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. JL1 a COMMISSION AGENT, SIIOHTLAND-STHRI-rr. ii ANW TO N & FUIt 8T E it, COPPERSMITHS. PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, OASFITTERS, BELLHANGERS, &C, &C. Having imported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, wo are now prepared to Lay on Services with despatch, and at REASON ABLE Rates. Hydraulic Hoists made and fixed to suit any Buildings Water Meters (Guest and Ghrymes) Water Engines, 1 to (5 h.p. India-Rubber lloso and Branch Pipes. Lkai) BmixT for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CA 3 T DAI L V (Foundry, Mills' Lane). j Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of ! Work, and Experienced Workmen sent : to all parts of the Country. •. 1 Albert-street, Auckland, 1 ; June 23.1577. t""e el a"n~d b rot he e"s^ JL WOOL MERCHANTS, [ TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, ! Importsra of Saddlers' p.nd Bootmakers' | :'■ [achinery, Knglish and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, S:iddlers' Ifonmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction ! tt«d Delivery Hose, &c. ' Warehouses: —Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works :—Panmuro, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. I Oooiis f hipped to all the Colonies. T~~ \O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersia-neri are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittance* returned at satisfac ,oo rates. IRELAND BROSj TiNNKBS AND LKATHER MANUFACTtJREB3, Auckland. "ty7i""T A. WATERMAN beg.-- to inform 7 v « his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOAIb, known as PoiiTEB'S, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal. Queen-street. Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. j Special care ha.-:- been bestowed upon the Bed \ •.■con-.-, and settlers and country visitors to j Auckland will und every comfort. Meals a: ail



M. H. Frost.] [George Callwell. Frost & Co., TV II O L E S A L E • WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD lltoh-street, Auckland. N.Z. Cash Purchasers of "WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London ' Markets. Indents for al! kinds Merchandise valued and ■ forwarded to English and American \ Markets, j Agencies undertaken on approved terms. | I 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, . CH ! HOUSE, SHIP, C ! AND X M [GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, fed I £? i Estimates' furnished, and experienced; ; i Workmen sent to all parts of the S \ r*. ! Province. _ X J.H. requests attention of Builders ancF C 3 j others to his New Glazing Tariff. : J. HENDERSON. • I ■ tz! I S, WYNDHAM-STREET. j WTpHILLIPPS & QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied assortment of P APERH AN GIN GS OF TIIK LATEST DESIGNS. 53L NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprining Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texfe, ftc. Gilt, Stainkd, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &c, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c., &c, Carson'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 Glaae Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIP.PS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANT'S, 95 &97, Q.UEEN-STRKKT TV" F. W E'B STE R, i Oj« wholesale and retail 1 " SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 113 AUCKLAND, (Nmrt thf* Union Rank). The Proprietors of the Waikato Coal Mines beg to inform the Public that they will be in a position to supply Coal in quantity on the open ing of the Waikato Railway between Mercer and Newcastle, which is expected to take place I early in August next. Particulars may be learned on application to the managerat the mine ; or at the oillco, No. 7, Wyndham-street. Auckland. Prices at the Railway Station, Auckland— 5 tons and under 25 tons .. .. 17s 6d per ton 25 tons and under 50 tons .. .. lf>s (kl per ton 50 tons and upwards 15s o<l per ton Aucklan ft, August 11,1877. /N It E V RIV E R CO AL. FOR SALE, IV LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to an}' other Coat, for Engineer and Smith work. ?. C L A R X, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. "OOOTS, QIIOES, & QLIPPERS. R. Little LATE FOREMAN IX3 CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), BOOTM A X E R, Has great pleasure in announcing l« the public that he has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation of Madame Neilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share ofpublic patroruiprc. He sinoorely trusts th<*t old customers of his late employer will favour him with a call, and select from a Large and Well - assorted STOCK, at Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of Menß, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. $31 Don't forgefrthe Address— R. LITTLE (Late Foreman to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Oo's. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! The Undersigned are selling SA9HES, fOORS, 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 lowest rates. A few Jon Lots of Second-class Timber, ajGREAT Bargain. Wood Turning in all its Bkanchks.—Chair Legs and. Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. IMPORTANT NOTI CE. JL E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his &%■ DINING ROOMS =©a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON i 3 th«s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best veutilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Thf.ro are ; SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no ( recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over : eight years i« a guarantee that the Bill of Fare ■ is "such as will please the most fastidious. eVery delicacy of the season ; is always to be obtained. i British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leading London News papers,* are laid or. the tabled immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hones with some confidence that he will, in his ■ NVw Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locaLV manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Coi^fectiokek, ueen-street. ~XT OTICE OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner, Has REMOVED to his new premises. AVynd ham-street. next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Ruils, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained, Brewers, glaives in all sizes



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. ONEY 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 interet c—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. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of Interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY^TCTIJEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "ONEY TO LEND"~oii Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott i Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. j M" ONEY TO LEND, in large or small ! sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofiice. A UCKLAND IP ER MAN EN T CO- J\- 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 boiTOwed:— Repayments extend- „„ Wn .i, Total amount ing over er weeK- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 1-13 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary, R. F. B] WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sonn, ' Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. T^ RE S S lyr ATER IA L S AT £3- REDUCED PRICES ! *S* SILK VELVET JACKETS AT Oggu HALF PRICE !! "©» Ix. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has also Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Prices. He has also just opened all the New Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, &c), in m, SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. "©a These Colours, now so much worn, have not been procurable for some time back. In this second ahipment will be found some Very Choice Goods. Also BLACK SILKS, at the old prices !



11. ATKINS Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT A DISCOUNT. They will bo Sold at about SST HALF PRICK Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-out at ANY KKASONABLK PBICI'. Blankets, Sheeting?, Quilts, Table Linen, Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best makes, and at the Lowest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. at 2s. lid. and 3s. Cd., worth Is. to os. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHER TWEEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -{ H. ATKINS. } ~VT OTIC E. MESSRS TUFF & CO. 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! First of the Season. KcT CASH PRICES. Fore-quarters Mutton 2d. per lb. Legs and Loins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. ~ Roast Beef Id. ~ Prime Cut Beef 6d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ | Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Cd. „ N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free o charge, Families waited on for orders. ■ REDUCTION IN "OR ICE X OF j( w )( FRLEDRICHSHALL )( ,) NATURAL BITTER ( ~~j>( . _ _J>C™ —~)(—~^-^-^-~~ —■■—■■ ■*—• •■ •—)('~ )( WATER. )( , ,w. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .. ~ ~ ~ .. ~ Ah . , . . TO S. OD. 1 INTS & I>D. V^UARTS, In oonsequenoe of Large Shipments Direct from Germany. SIR HENRY THOMPSON, in the LANCET, January 13, 1572. says :— " As an occasional aperient and a corrector of digestion, I know nothing at all equal to Friedkiciisiiall. It leaves the patient, as a rule, less constipated after discontinuing it th an he was before; and, as already said, may be taken habitually without lowering the sys tem." AGENT: AICKIN, D I S P E NSING CHE MIS T, <•' THE PHARMACY," QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. N^ I* A L E^ AND TO ARR I V E,— Belmont and Brandon Candles Currants, casks and ca i »s Sar&ins, hal and quari tins. &c, &c, &c. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. 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 icquests regarding the above. Persons desirine to have the said I places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a I notice, either verbal or writtp-n, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City CounciJ.^Offics Queeii-etreet^



JO H N OOI'P ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IyA TE D FAR MS, 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, i AUCKLAND. j . i Also, Agent "or Mr. V,*. K. CARTER'S WAI i KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the i Booking of Passengers. i TCTOOTE'S TIyfIRANDA f^OAL. Price at the Yard •. Per ton. | For Household Use _2s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) ISs The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. lo G Papakura .. 10 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 11 0 Onehunga .. 14 0 Newmarket.. It 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The Mobster Seam— Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable ..Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and sire giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— Remuera, April 28,1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what. I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. i Foote: Dear Sir, —I am much pleased witli the pample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre i'er it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawiceswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30, 1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your In quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are, Dear Sir, yours truly, Dunningham & King. JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. ~O ÜBLIC NOTIFICATION, jij^ The undersignedis a LICENSED PLUMBER, under "The Water-works Act." Also, Maker and Repairer of Skates, Plumber, Gasfltter, Bell-hanger, &c. A. CRAIG, No. S. Wyndham-street. | A ustralian mutual provi- dent society. for mutual life assurance, &o. new zealand branch: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course_ of business that i mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the I now Life Oilices recenily established in the j Australian Colonies. ; The public are requested to note that the i Australian Mutual Provident Society is | the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life j Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 187G was 4559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £50,300. Persons assuring with this office shiire the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saundebs. SOUTH BRITISH 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. Lowest Currrnt Rates Head Of&ce, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION J^L FACTORY ALBERT-GIREET. E. "WATERS, CONPBCT ONER, Begs to inform the publ*C"<nr< the following goods, manufactured at his'i 3f .-y, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or olouring matter deleterious to nealth :— Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs Mixfed Lollies Can-away Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra. Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Tofly Musk Lozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coa'sfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toify Juiubes Everton Toify Liquorice Star find Love Rock Pink and White Sugar- mutation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING C AXE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1375.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have miich pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuoxis. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions ; and, being entirely free from husk, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, ?ir, your obedient servant, Jamks M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. \&7 C U L P A N T V o PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN' TUNER, RKPATRER AND REGU LATOR (3d Years' Experience), Wakefikuj- STREET.



Theatre c^tft^r K. J. I>j-jLias .. .. .. Lessee, ENGAGEMENT OF ME. C. WHEATLEIGH ! AXD STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY!! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, SEPT. 12, SECOND TIME IN AUCKLAND Of Dion Boucicau'fs New and Brilliant Comedy, i;; 3 acts, entitled, FORBIDDEN FilUiT! FOlU;il.»!)i-:X FRUIT! FOiLiiIDDEN FRUIT! FORBIDDEN FRUIT! Mr. Cato Dovo (a ycung "Ban-ister).. .." .. I\ln. C. Wheatleigh UNANIMOUS VERDICT ! UNANIMOUS VE7STHCT ! UNANIMOUS VERDICT ! Fokridden Fruit is the Best Comi:t>y EVER PRODUCED IN AUCKLAND. Act I.- -London. Dove and Blister's Chambers in the Temple. Act lI—A Railway Station. Thn Refreshment Room. Act 111. — The Cremornc Hotel. — Cremorne Gardens, London. Carriages may be ordered at 10.15. PRTCKS OF ADMISSION :— Dress Circle, is ; Stalls, 2s (id ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. CHARLES CLARK.—TO-NIGHT and Friday.—First Appearance since return from America.—Choral Hall. /CHARLES CLARK—OnIy Night of vy "Thackeray, the Snobographer."—3s., 25.. Is.—Scats and Tickets at Upton's. |~IHARLES CLARK.— Fashnable Fax, x_V and Polite Annygoats.—Apply to Charles Ycllowphish, Esq., Choral Hall. CLARK,—How to Live on \_7 Nothing a Year.—Full particulars by Miss Rebecca Sharp. CHARLES CLARK—Mrs. Major Pon to's Musical Party. Grand Fantasia, "Sich agettin' Upstairs." CHARLES CLARK—Death of Colonel Newcome. Adsum ! "In the presence of the Master.' ON S A L F , Pkr "Ceaea," '-'Miss Kilmansegg" " Faielte," ••' Camille," and Late Arbivals— ISO tons FLOUR, in sacks. 15 tons FLOUR, 1001b. bags. 25 tons FLOUR, 501b. bags. 12 „ OATMEAL. 1} „ PEARL BARLEY 35 „ BRAN 700 sacks OATS 60 cases CANTERBURY CHEKSE 11 „ „ BACON 8c HAMS IS bales KELSON HOPS T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STIISET AND VULCAN LANE. I I I mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM- I JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company arc now supplying COAL, at j their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the I following prices, per truck Jcad of live tons, in ! bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) .. .. .. 40s. Slacfc 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.: over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will bo supplied without delay. I If required in bag's, purchasers -will please for ward these to Mines,* rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Criehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of live tons :— Mines to — Mines to — Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/1 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitei .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Aualdand, Sept. 6,1877. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY. OTAHUHU DEPOT. Mr. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, of Otahuhu, has this day been appointed SOLE AGENT for Otaiiuhxj, Pkxrosk, and Papatoitoi Districts, to supply this Splendid Household Coal. The Coal 13 of superior quality, and will be Delivered by the undersigned to any of the abave places. The price is very reasonable, and for,house hold economy is a great saving. Also, A constant supply of FIREWOOD on hand, at the Lowest Prices. JOSEPH JOHNSTON, "Depot, Otahuhu. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY, 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Moss. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study oi this lantruage are invited to call and observe his method ot instruction. "OONES 1 IJONEiT! EONES ! Bought in any mJFmtitiea for Cash at the-Free inan's Bay Bo;; 9 ilill?, aail at -No 101, Lower QneoD-Btreet, by .1. & .7. qOP»F;T. WEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIP J^% A^D FIRE CLAY WORKS. Vmß EOR G E JL> O V D Has much pleasure in informing his Customers and the Public that he has erected additional Machinery, and commenced a NEW" INDUSTRY, IX THE MANUFACTURE OF FIRE BRICKS & FIRE CLAY GOODS. Ke believes his production!-, will De romia on trial, to be equal" to any imported, while tne cost will be considerably lower. He also desires to state that he 'n now manufacturing COMPOUND FIRE CLAVT SANITARY PIPES, which will be found much superior to the ordinary Common Clay Goods, especially wheri subjected to heavy earthwork pressure, cr placed in any position where strength, is of im portance, and being also less liable to aamage during transit or shipment. Although taese Pipes are such a great advance in quality, he intends to offer them like ordinary goods, AT HIS OLD PUiJUSHED PRICKS, for which see Illustrated Price List. A Very Large Stock of Goods always on hand. All orders will receive prompt attention. Every care taken in Packing for Shipment. 35a, Orders may be sent to the Works, New ton ; to his Auckland agents, W. & G. Winstone, Custom-house-street; or to hi? myn. residence, Fort-street. ceptember, IST".