The Evening Star.

Vol. VIIL—Eo. 8,420.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1877.

PRICE : 01S TE PENNY.



-5-v^. T7IOR SYDNEY AND MEL- J||g|gjJ-_ BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HER O, Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, _nd Sydney on the 18th; due here on the 23rd instant- She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 11,1877. ffNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. L-s_j_|. We-_'ngt°n .Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. :9.15 a.m. tfQITTAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Quekn- wharf. Wanaea.. .Friday, 28th, _p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY" OF ISLANDS. ■ Wanaka ... Tuesday, 25th, 5 p.m. — _ar Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queer, and "West Queen-streets. ARLIAMENTA H.Y RATES jPS-Sj^-JL TO RIVERHEAD. «__3__fS_--» . The p.s. CITY OF CORK, • will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY" & SON. isSZ HTI ,R THE HOT SPRINGS, ______£»; "* MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, 'W—^KAVAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspbr, Will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. . From Hot Springs every 7_onday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. jH-wfe^ CITEAM TO AND FROM llillS^kJ RIVERHEAD TWICE -^2-3-2? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead ; S.s. City of Cork—l.So p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. «S&fe^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA J|||gg;kJ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s s MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. Passene_rs .cave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ol' K-oudays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Hp.d Offlcpi. Wharf. «SSk__^ Cii'EAM BETWEEN AUCK- J|||g|;o LAND AND the THAME_. Steamers ROTOMAHANA AND ROTOITI. Time Table. DFrom Auckland- Saturday, Rotomahana, 12.30 p.m. Saturday, Rotomahana. 12 midnight Twice this day. Saturday, Rotoiti, 4.30 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 2.15 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 6.30 a.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rotomahana, 7.30 p.m. From Thames- Saturday, Rotomahana. 6.45 p.m. Monday. Rotomahana. 8 a.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 8 p.m. (Twice this day) Monday, Rotoiti, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rotoiti, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 9 p.m. Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ~, . Return Tickets, per Rotomahana, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10s.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other circumstances pennLtmg. FRASER & TLNNE, Agents. ~ki T7l O R SALE, I®,^^^ A SCREW STEAMER, --_-__!_______» 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. ~ For further particulars, apply to W. Alli-i-iN. _ Land Agent*-' ,20^^ T_IXCIJRSION TO WAIWERA .Jggfeiii- (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. __ CAg __ g-jpg^ ,KiKg^ -fCTIOR RUSSELL, "WANGA 3|§g|^J_ ROA, AND MANGONUI. Thes.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). booked and small parcels prepaid at the <-Hp-ce on the Wharf. N o cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.B ARGYLE will leave for the above Place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisshng's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with tho s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) _ The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows .— Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Wp „ th ._ Caving at Tairua to land Passengers. Weatne. ig^^ Ol 0 R W A I U X U. "^^^ The 8.8. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Vaiuku as follows:— va . atr ,r rn . __ Frop Onehunga: From Waiuku. ■Dec Dec. „ -25-Tuesday, 9 a.m. 25-Tuesday, 1.30 p.m ---27-Thursday, 10 a.m. 27-Thur_day, 2.30 p.m. 29-Saturday,' 11.30 a.m. 29^aturday, 4ygm. ,For jsitnukau Heads and Whatipu muis o Monday, 24th, 8 a.m.; and Friday, »6 8 «»• t -Reduced Fares per s.s. Tamo banter to Waiuku iind back :-Retur_, ss; Single^BO-_ Weather and other circumstances,Pf ™_f fi Order_ to collect goods left at the stores 01 Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane <, c™ Union SH. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurat CC «--v.. "Will meet *vith prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ~_~ -. ' r>AKUUE 'MARY AJNJN J||||^ B aSiSON,' FROM MEL *s*ss¥% T] ab ove vessel having en tered at the Customs, Consignees are requested to pass entries, and pay freight to the under signed without delay. REID & cO . Agents.



.g^S^ 1^ O T I C E TO PASSENGERS. The ship " Famenoth," having all her Cargo engaged, will sail for LONDON on SATUR DAY, 29th December, by which date Passengers must be on board. Balance of Passage Money must be paid on or before Thursday, at noon. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. December 22,1877. Willbe followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatohell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rate 3. L. D. NATHAN & C 0. ,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co.. j and Co. r^g^ ¥T Oll LONDON DIRECT. FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 ton* register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. OR WAIUKU. <*S-SJS_3£_3' rpk_ __ _^ OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec 24—Monday. 8 n.ni. 24 -Monday, 12 noon 26—Wedncs., 10 a.m. 26—Wednesday, 2 p.m. 29—Saturday, 12 noon 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. 31—Monday, 2 p.m. 31—Monday, 6 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permittiug Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. -iibbin'a Auction Mart will be attended to ._ M. H. ROE. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s- Gd. and ss. Time Table. From AucklanU— Durham—Saturday. 2 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 2.30 p.m. Durham—Monday, 12 midnight From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 7 p.m. Enterprise—Monday, 10 p.m. Durham-Tuesday, 9 a.ia. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS. Agent. «-S-__W ©TEAM TO THE WADE - ±__^ AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain R~ Smith, will leave as under:— From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage apply to ~J. CASTCY & SON. « s £lfe*^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ,--_—-..- --„_T This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. J. CASEY r & SON. ~KA TTTIXCURSION TO THE HOT SPRINGS, BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. The s.s. ROTOMAHANA Will make an Excursion to the Hot Springs, leaving Auckland at 10.15 a.m. sharp (weather permitting). RETURN TICKETS, ss. FitASER & TINNE, Agents. ~ki -T7IXCURSION TO THE *K^^^^^. THAMES, CHRISTMAS DAY, Dec. 25. The s.s. ROTOMAHANA Will make an Excursion to the Thames, leaving Auckland at 6.30 o'clock in the morning, and re turning from the Thames at 9 o'clock p.m. RETURN TICKETS (for that day only), FIVE SHILLINGS. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. -sa^^imXCURSION TO KAWAU. TheSs' lON A Will leave QUEEN-STREET WHARF, at 10 a.m., on BOXING DAY. Return Tickets—Five Shillings. 1 A. MCGREGOR, Agent. ~k , EXCURSION TO A£&£<3&s^ JLL. HOT SPRINGS. ViMOiMvy^ The s.s. _ r^^a^ffffee ARGYLE On BOXING DAY, leaving Queen-street Wharf, at 10 a.m. Return Tickets, ss. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. T —an rw. s O P F~_r~T< ej _ Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101 Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.! ___a mUCKEE'S pRIC ES. PORK (Best Quality, any joint) 4_d per lb. BEST WETHER MUTTON... .2d to 3d per lb. BEEF (Best Quality) 3d to 5d per lb. Weight Guaranteed. J. TUCKER, Three Doors from Dornwell's. 5^^%5-aSSSffif to New Tariff) REDUCED R^ra (aOCOTamB f j^ia^K to 17s. 6d. per ceive new Almanacs «y%^ s GRAHAM, Shortland-street.



; "TW" OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobsbn-stroet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION _____ FACTORY ALBERT-SIREET. E. WATERS, CONFE.CT ONER Begs to inform the pubho the following goods, manufactured at his c .7, 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. DryXJoods—Continued Co versation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermint- Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Burnfllmonds BoiLED GooDS- Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway 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 Toffy Musk l 'Ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Co coa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jujubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberriesg Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges 0 every description alway on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c, &c, &c. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir—l have much 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 tho colouring matters are quite innocuous. 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, sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincia Analyst. "OAPAKURA "ANNUAL RACES. ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 29, 1878. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to tho third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination. 2sovs.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations, with entrance monpy enclosed, to be made to the .jecretary by FRIDAY, the 28th instant, at 8 pjn., at his office, Durham street; or to Mr. W. Walters, jun., Globe Hotel Papakura. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. " SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1577, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: Vice-President: Mr. Dilworth. Mr. A. Buckland. Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine: Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dicap Hurry Scurry Race. [Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 11,1877 WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. /CAMBRIDGE ANNUAL RACES, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, Ist January, 1878, ON THE FARM OF A. A. FANTHAM, ESQ. President: Every Maclean, Esq Stewards : Messrs. W. L. Martyn, Walter Scott, Reuben Parr, G. Kirkwood, A. A. Fantham, Ed. Missen, J. T. Camp, Robert Kirk wood, and Henry Tanner. Judge: Lieut.-Colonel Lyon. Handicappers : Messrs. McGregor Hny and E.ennedy Hill. Starter: Mr. Reuben Parr. Clerks of Course: Messrs. Robert Fisher and F. D. Smale. Clerk of Scales : Mr. Charles Chitty. 1. Maiden Plate, of 15 soys.—Weight for age; 1_ miles; for horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy. 2. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys.: 2 miles over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 ft. 6in. high. 1 soy. on nomination, 10s on acceptance. 3. Cambridge Gup.—A Handicap of 30 soys.; 2 miles. 2 soys. on nomination ; 1 soy. on acceptance. i. Hack R_ce, of 10 soys.; 1 mile; weight, 10 stone. Winner to be sold immediately after the race for 20 soys., surplus (if any) to go to the Fund. Entrance, 10s.; post 5. PoblicanV Purse, of 20 soys.; 1J miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. 6. Trotting Race, of 10 soys.; 2 miles ; weights 12 stone. Distance Handicap. 10s. on nomination, 10s. on acceptance. In the event of a break, horses to be immediately pulled into a trot. 7. Selling Hack Hurdie RArs, of 10 soys.: entrance, 1 soy.; 1_- miles, over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft. Sin. high. Winner to be sold immediately after the Race for 20 soys. (surplus, if any, to go to the Race Fund), weight, 11 stone. Post entries. 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; limiles. Entrance, 1 soy. Three horses to start or no race. Only sub scribers of not less than 30s. can enter horses for Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and oth events. Entrance fee and subscription for the Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and sth races to be forwarded, with nominations and colours, to the Secretary before 8 p.m. on Satur day, the 15th December, at the National Hotel, Cambridge. Weights will appear in " Waikato Times" of Saturday, 22nd December. Entries for Trotting Race to be received same time as others, and handicap declared when weights appear. , ■ All acceptance moneys payable before 8 p.m. on or before Wednesday, the 26th December. The Stewards will strictly adhere to the Wai kato Turf Club rules. All protests must- be accompanied with a deposit of 2 soys., which willbe liable to forfeit ure to the fund if the Stewards consider the protests frivolous or vexatious. First race to start at 12.30. The Cambridge Reed Band will be in attend ance. WALTER SCOTT, Hon. Sec. W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL o COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' 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 carefull packed.—9s & 97, QUEiEN-STRBET. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at re__o___ble rates.



Boots j jßoots . i JBoots i\ i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, md late of 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 hopegthat 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 flora a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices t« suit the times. EVERT DESCRIPTION OP Gentlemen's, _«£-. BOOTS & SH)ES Ladies', and _^_^is Children's ___-^-r made to orde. IJ3L Note the Address— D. N. CARTE R, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND Cl; QUEEN-STREET. "OHGENIX BREWERY, THAMEi. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYSE Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. \ Gentlemen, —Having made a very careful ano complete analysis of the samples of your Beer^ taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article.' I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, . Government Analyst ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have t^en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. IJEW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per '.Fame>toth,' EIGHT CASES )( Thess Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( arc very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choio,, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E R V )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(_:_-__; xxx Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1877. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, dirkct from the United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. TO MERCHANTS AND STORE KEKPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great \ ariety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite the^Market). A N OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DUTTON BROS. Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggißts' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the taid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. Vr HANGAPOUA OTEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING X_tO,ooo WEEKLY Orders Cut wi__ Dispatch. a A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. [a card.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Hr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. Christmas & _N_;w Year's presents. 500 PICTURES 71 Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, chromo-lithographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w;sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paperhangings, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS^ 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland, December 6, 1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in thelWai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring '"Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY-COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRJ T DEPOT, H A M I T G N, WEST, Waikato.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum c Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, a the usual rates of intere-C—W. Hi Cod nell, Vulcan Lane. iyg"ONEY to LEND in large or smal -IJr_L sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t< Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest- R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO. LEND in large or smal suma at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-offlce. jVrf ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE i_T_t of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. fIHRISTMAS "XPEW YEAR'S \J PRESENTS! _L 1 GIFTS.! NOW ON VIEW at EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks \ Photographic Albums 1 Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases J Inkstands ; Purses ■ Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, i.OW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, I QUEEN-STREET TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, £ VICTORIA-STREET. I A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. fork done well and cheap :—Watch Glasses, 6d* Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 481 Geneva, 3s. 6d.; Putting in Main Spring, 3s.'Watch Hands, Gd. each. (iod Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, prij £2 55., in case. IB.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no chf^e will be made. JD H N K. SMITH, BUTCHER __, PARNELL, Hj Removed to New Premises adioining the Barl. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the heair support accorded by the Parnell public, andj announce his Removal to Large and morCentral Premises. The public can choose fromhe following "Parnell Bill of Fare":— Legs? Mutton, Id. per lb.; Fore-quarters Mut ton, _t. per lb.; Loins Mutton, 3^d. to _d. per lb.: hiling and Roasting Beer, also Pork, Lamqv"eal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Furfer Re<luction..on Saturday. DfISERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. I HEWIN & BROTHER Respectjly invite an Inspection of their Stock OF ■jJJ"EW & TpANCY A RTICLES, HTABLH FOR THE SEASON! A nice aortmentof Crystalised French Fruit in Fancy jxes, Imperial Plums. French Fruits in BrandjMuseatel Raisins, New Figs, Pre served Gifer and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona'uts, Jordon Almonds, &c. i JELLIES. Pine Ap^ Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jelly, Apple, Re„nd Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), 4ves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackweh'Bßlack Currant and Raspberry Vinegars. S_NCY BISCUITS. Huntley _ Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ra.as, Italian Macaroons, Sugar- Wafers, &C.JC. \ Also, McINZIE & MCKENZIE'S : CELEBRA.D ALBERT BISCCITS, as suppH to Her Majesty the Queen weekly. CRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendidstock just landed, and now opened out. fTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex aki, very prime. CHIITMAS PUDDING. Plum Puddinn tins, and Mince Meat. CHRTMAS CANDLES, And other Fan<Articles, suitable for Picnic, Dinnei,nd Evening Parties. FREIH PRESERVES. Pate de FoieWs, Pates of Hare, Lark, Thrush, Woodcq Snipe, &c. Tp W Er & TR ROTHEP» FANCY GRO.RS AND PROVISION ICTORS, THE rp POT. OWN-STREET, the opposite A Cornei the United Service HoteL And at Graha^own and Shortland. PAUL ANDCHENK, House and Ship Plumbe; Gasfltters. Copper, Tin, ' and Zinc-workers, \, Albert street, opposite Temperance Hall, \ leave to acquaint the I public of Auckland \ suburbs that th^y have started business asbove, and having had thorough practical perience in the above business, hope to ha\ share of public patron j age. R. Paul wasir a number of years Plumber in Messrs. Imer's Ship Yard, New castle-on-Tyne. P. ;S. are also Licensed Plumbers for the Aucnd Waterworks. ? TEELANDiEOTHEKS. _!_ WOOL MCHANTS, TANNEKS AND LEATR MANUFACTUREBS, Importers of Saddl? and Bootmakers' Machinery, Englisbfl. Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers-onmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, \ Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, i War on s c s:—Vulcaiane and High-street. Works:—Panip, Auckland. Count)' V orders promp^xecuted. ' Good.* r-hipped to all thplonies. mo BUTCHERS, SUTLERS, FARM J, ERS, AND HERS. The Undersigned are „ Purchasers of i HIDES, SHEEPSKINS/OOL, TALLOW l BEESWAX, &c, _c, atjhest market rates, in any quantity, i Consignors direct will - c prompt and iru mediate cash remittanceet_i_ e a at aatisfac , tory rates. IRELAND foS., TANNFRS AND LEATHEH(J[ANUFAOTURF._S. Auckland. I L L I A M M R G A N, SADDLER and HNESS MAKER NEWMARKET. . \ -"""°"^*v, [Established^.] W.M. offers for public se&on a New and First-class Stock of Ladies'l Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegi assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddloths, and every article in the Trade at Low Prices, to suit the times. ' Also, Made to Order:—Ttfßuggy, Dray and Plough Harness, Collars.., of his well known quality and style, on t _ortest notice. 1 \*_~f" Goods forwarded to fi part of the ountry. Hw a Ft ~e • WHOLESALE and R/TL MANUFACTURING NSMITH. In order to meet nis increasi__de, H.W. has procured the most completedern Machi nery, and he is now prepared execute all orders entrusted to him as Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptnand speedy , despatch, at his Factory, 247, UIR QUEEN ' STREET, Auckland, neartnus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade SuppliJ ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ECUTED. A gent for Thames: Mr. J. lion. p H A S. L A 1 E~lt. \j BUILDER AND CONT-MOR, Kyber Pass. Timber and Shingles for SaleCstimates yen for Town and Country work



~ TRT *or !bale near town, doing _____ capital businesH. House large an - commodious, good stebling, an'l outbuildings every covemenoe, good paddocks, &c. Free )- hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cas . required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer an Hotel Brokei. Market. t * F? R I J 3A- :j _t; a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage freehold, at Newton; allotment 33 x 171, plante< with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c _ &c. Price, £126. j FP R SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Por o ?™ /' c.omiHands a good view, allotment 33 b 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees " -A;,«o » t*^ 21' Terms easy. Price. £220. " ! *OK SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring . bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold RU£!^n,« oTV' lhon3e' vrel1 ' &c- Price. £70. i « , S4^» a Gf>od Country Store, doing; i nrst-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, fon - roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil cl -?^- to, a. Il ailw *v Station. Price, £285. i - *° _- SALE, a Compact Tattle House, 12 milei from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, gooc » J-louse of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 per annnm , plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price £115 ; ie r ™s ) ' £ each. balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. ABH T O N & SON. • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen -tr_et, Auckland. FOR SALE. GRAFTON ROAD.-A Comfortable Veranda! Oottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Graften Road. Good view and healthy situation. Can he sold cheap. PONSONBY.-A Well-built Commodious _ amily Residence, with about 3^ acres of land, laid out in srarden, orchard,- vinery, and pad* dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata Har bour; a Charmintr Summer Residence. HEPBURN-STREJST.-A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. b urther particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alber^streets, with a depth of 211 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &c, 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. ' GREAT SO UTHROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Bescu Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMONDS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NI.WTOJS.-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-STRE _T.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and ratproof. -Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ]___ILLINBRY ! _M[_.i_LINEKY H MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES. FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, .Sec M. KS. JDUTTERWORTH, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, A MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER clothing establishment. Paper Patterns op Every Description. Q U E E N~^s"t R E E T, Auckland. IfVAiKATO Coal Company. Newmaeket Yards. F. G. CLA V T OBN Is prer>ar-d 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, 22/8 .. list per ton. .. .. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt *** Orders by Post or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give sa-sfaot-on. AIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6'd. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 12s. 6d. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndha-n-etreet, Auckland. T> A~ R N E L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three year 3, would respectfully cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assorted Stock op NEW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sngars from 4Ad. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers will be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Provision Dealer, Manakau Road. Parnell. f\ N "" S ~A L E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877. Estate and ommission _.gent. £ J R. RANDERSON, „ « Pjf * _— ' Q 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, § Gold Mining Shares, g <5 Freehold, and other Property, S S Bought and Sold on * a g Commission. "* MORTGAGEsfLOANS. &C, <J pj arranged. > g No Charge to Lender. cj M T! !> § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o a Auckland. a Land and Investment AgentT WHY pay more? Manilla Cigars. 3d each; 5 for a shilling, at Allen's Ciga Divan and Bowling Saloon, Qneen_treet.



d Theatre Royal. 3. Proprietor .. F4____^i^^^-^'' R. J. DeLias g Brilliant Success of the Renowned if U.O. JM.INSTRELS! J LAST NIGHT! LAST NIGHT. Of the Present Great Programme! y Last Time of " Hark! The Drum !" j, Last Time of Scenes at the Circus! Last Time of Hudson and Holly's Great Clog ;- Medley I ~ Last Time of Thompson's Dead ! Last Time of The Mississippi Twins! i Last Time of the Great Quartette, " Crowned r with the Tempest" , Last Time of the ami: -ing sketch, "He Would bean Actor!" s i Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls , 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7-30; commence at 8. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Manager- T. Hudson Director of Amusements. NOTlCE.—Entire Change of Programme on Monday next, 21th instant. T ORNE-STREET HALL. " BOXING NIGHT! BOXING NIGHT ! 26th December, And Every Evening until further notice, 1 CLIFFORD'S MjRROR op theWoRLD. $5_ 100,000 Persons, who have witnessed this , Exhibition, pronounce it to be the best ever placed before the public. TWO THOUSAND VIEWS, Comprising— ; LONDON as it is. FRANCE before and after the War. ITALY, Fome, St. Peter's, The Vatican. SWITZERLAND, Mont Blanc, Mont Cenis. GERMANY, Belgium, Holland. RUSSIA, Turkey. Egypt, Pomppy's Pillar, Cleopatra's Needle. The Sphinx, The Great Pyramids. American and Scotch Scenery. Melbourne, Invercargill, Dunedin, Wellington,. Christchurch. Nelson. STATUARY from the Principal Galleries of Europe, exhibited by the strongest form of Limelight. Real Snow Storm! Vesuvius in Eruption The Optical Blusiori, THE DANCING SKELETON! Change of Programme every evening. PRlCES:—Reserved Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at S. mO ARRIVE, i Ex TRANSIT, @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Q N SAL E. 15 cases CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO., Hish-street and Vulcan Lane. TXTE MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. _t^OO WORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY! ! Between MONDAY, the 10th December,. and WEDNESDAY, 10th January.. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goons, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not lessin value than Five Shillings or more than £20. ' EVERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE A GIFT COME EARLY AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION. This _>___• is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my "Annual New Year's Art Union" being put a stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland.. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and- no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY t What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for £1. F, H. LEWISSON.. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty.. F. H. LEWISSON.. An ENGAGEMENT RING for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE.—The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that la^s out money with me. F. H. LBWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this!— There is no waiting for your Gift,, it is given at the same time you make your purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they are all to be given away. This is Genuine. To convince youiselves- give it a trial. -F c H* IjEWISSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN-S TRE ET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) /CLEARING LINE. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES ICO GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. MCPHERSON, Karangahape Road. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000, Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, ] Manager. , GR. M c N AB, • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. __T Shippis. Sup plied. "__ ~OY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. 5 o 111 AUCKLAND. );_) g -_ jii ™_-__ 3£ M_DE ONLY TO OKDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT.