The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —Mo. S, 380.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY. NOVEMBER^ 1877

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«£&.***-*. DEGULA R MONTHLY S2i3_p> ___\' STEAM COMaFFNICATTON "^s^s*2^^ Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hci-e again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. October 21,187.. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY _) OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, "wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, fkom IVEanukatj. Steamship. Date of Sail inf. J,a t9 st Iram. TARANAKII Thursday, Sth, 10.30 ami.! 0.15 a.m. Wanaka ..I Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m.! 3.-15 p.m. Hawea .. Monday, 26th, 12 noon.) 11.5 a.m. Wanaka .. i On arrival English Mail.l — I " I b"OR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, ekom Qceen _»r_-EET W"HARF. | f Hawea ..! Thursday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . ..Thursday, 29th, lp.m. — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTE~- TON, and PORT CHALMERS (b'RO .1 *" Queen-street Wkaef. Rotorua.. Tuesday, Cth, op.m.j — ~~ FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF K^NDs" Hawea .. Monet ay, 12th, 5 p.m — TAUPO I Monday, 20th, 5 p.m.j — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotokua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — -__r Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, A.gents Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -^^^XHOR RUSSELL, WANGA-" ££§£_§& JO ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MOND 4.V at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and smaU parcels prepaid at tbe Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after _ p.m stractly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.3. ARGYLE will leave for tho ahnv.* place EVERY TUESDAY, at a p.m. ® POR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRII >A Yp 13 r. m Saloon Fares, 7s 6d : Steerage, ss. ' FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for a'l BAY OF PLENTY PORTS '■■ The 3.3. ROWENA will leave as follows •- Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McORESOR, Manager. -Mfe^ "PARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIVER HEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rivernead and back, at, Single F«.s of 3s each, or One Penny a Mile, on Sai.rdr^. op 1"' leaving Auckland a t 12.30,' returning to Auck land about 5 o clock p.m. . J. CASEY & SON. -ig&ig^s-. ~3_p iJA TIIE irox cimuraa, MJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, waM*_IAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeb, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Sprinars every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurang-i. For Mahurangi every Thursday aud Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and 0.-\iahx\.. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. ffrom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. _£&_fc-^ QTEAM ON TEE KAIPARA WATERS. , FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TEKOPURU. MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, aud 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 .lornings tide. Passenger. leave Auckland, per 'LHY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. -aa&^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM JOsI-I-SIO RIVERHKAD TWICE ""WBESaS-P1 DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Rivernead; S.s.-City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. «g&3^QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ne£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. _2T This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. ' .T. CASEY Se SON. -S3|_&^__X I_7AIKATO STEAi/rNAVT. JlilgtS VV GATION Se. COALMINING .-._■■_-_- oom|>ANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE j Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. „ . ~_•,„_ FRANK SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-atrp-f-t.. 26th September. 1577. ,~KJL ~Jf 0~ R SALE, l||sj|||^^ A SCREW STEAMER, «-_-___________! 2S Tons Register, Built in 1371. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with t-mall consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent. ;fe_^ lt? 01i LONDON DIRECT. The we^"^nown clipper barque _________§__§« COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 711 tons register, Capt. William Esson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For _r._B.h_ or passage anply tc THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., {LIMITED), Agent-.



<|G_fe=. QTEAM COMMUNICATION - I sggv J BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND t-_______S— THB THAM ES. Tho fast and commodious e.g. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhj-R, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Tuesday, 6tb November. 2.80 p.m. Wednesany, 7th November, 8.30 p.m. Thursday. Sth November, I v.m. Friday, 9th November, at 5.30 p m. Saturday, 10th November, 5 p.m. From Thames- Monday, Sth November, 6 p.m. Wednesday. 7th November, at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sth November. 9 a.m. Friday, oth November. GF.S a.m. Saturday, 10th November, 9.30 a.m. ! Weather and other circumstances permitting. I ERASER & TINNE, i Agents. -gfefe^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. 'Lite ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham-—Monday, 11 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 12 uoon Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. From Thames— Fnterprise—Tuesdav, 9 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, G p.m. Not responsible fcr goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. 2§§|||£Q TEAM T0 COROMANDEL, Tlie ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. •L EDWARDS, Agent. Jg|||g^r|pHAMES STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to tae Shortland Wharf, car-able of storing 300 tons or Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (RENT Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required" for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Snipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. ' JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. jj£^gfc~£T ° ll WAIUKU. The p.s. OREGON V. ill leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. j?--\lolVJar' i S0 p-m- s—Monday, 9 p.m. in o ? dnpsday, S a.m. 7—Wednesday, 12 noon 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10—Saturday, 1 p.m Manukau Heads and WhatiDu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at S a.m. NOTICE.—The p.s. Oregon will not do her trip ro Waiuku on Saturday, 3rd instant, as she I w.il be laid up lor painting. rime-le Fares, 3s (id ; Return, ss. Vv eafcher and other circumatances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Auction Mart will ba attended to . M. U. ROE. .§^^.TT ° R waiuku. -SiSepß*- rp^e s.s. TAM~O r SHANTER will cave for \. aiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 6—j-uesda,. 6 ».____ 6—Tuoaday, 8 p.m. in ii'^^day. 7.io 4 a.m. S—Thursday, 12 neon 10—Saturday, 4 a.m. Ift—Saturday, 1 p.m. Bor Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills oa Friday, at S a.m. Raciuced Faros per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to VVaiUKU and back :—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Messrs. 0 r&AcLeizsbn °_.S.ds ie_i-i__.__h-_,stores of Union S.S. Co.; or Messra. W. J. Hurst & Co., . will meet with prompt dispatch. i A. CUNN-WGHAM, : Onekunjjftpg Nowmarket. -aSbs^. A UCKLAND STEAM .J^f^n^ r\ PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port en TUESDAY (To-morrow), at 5 p.m. FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will sail for Napier direot THIS DAY, the itl instant, at 5 p.m. AY. DODDER, Manager. •«»**. T7.IRST WOOL SHIP FOR JfSSoj^j. Jj . LONDON. Js|l§|§§P' The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Atri_D, Commander. This vessel, having most of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dispatcli. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offer* a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN Se GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 81,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengera. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& C 0. ,) and Co. ~s£ SW nnHE NEW ZEALAND -^fcRSiN. JL SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OP-VWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PI AKO 1000 WAITARA .. 833 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO RANGITIKI 1225 These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet: the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the comf ort of the passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the bighest class as required, aud vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, aud also for the conveya-.ee of cargo, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches iv the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93.QC.sen-street. W" AIKAWAU 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 PINE, specially prepared for F_____kC and Flooring, at Low RATES. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c., &c, &c. X TURR EL L, Ju N„ ' TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. |SV Address: TurreU's, Music Seller, Queen street. ___—



J^YEIJS-G;AND_C LEANING WORKS. [ESTABLISHED lSSi.j Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed and well pressed; Silk and yA loAyAAets cleaned, dyed, and finished.' All } 11 Qli ci ""°- or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all TMur"'** / C\^ IQ- a_ ny s¥de; Lace Shawls, ov T;w»"nn yed and dress? d ! Damask Curtains oi table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers cUedm any shade, and curled equal to new; oU-_.Ewi Klll atS cm *e<?' or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. Gd. per pail-; Straw Hats cleaned r»- dy e d in any shape. All colours warranted fast. " .SD.DGAR & Company Wellesley-st. East. fi HE AP LMfITOND BOOT V-/ WAREHOUSE, HIGII-STRKET. Leather asd Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES .-Infants Boots, 9d pair; Children s School Boots, 2s Gd and 3s 6d pair : \V omen s \V alking and Rouse Boots, both kinds, dsbdpsir; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s Gd ; Mens Bluchers, Gs Gd : ditto Elastic Sides, from 78 6d ; Bush-wearing- Boots, 8s Gd, and upwards ; Mens, Women's, and Children's Slippers, various, from Is Gd to-Is Gd. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c At HIGH-STREET. (Hours :—3.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R~Q~U T. W°UL T A N ? V © PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM M.r> ORGAN TUNER, RFPAUtERAND REGI£ L_._.±GR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. "W PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL J 7 c COLOUR, &, GLASS MERCHANTS. t^^.-" s of Paperhan-ings, Scrim, Paints, Oils? c; a7 e FG?? 0. Tarnishes, French Polish' Golu Leaf, Artists' Coiours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry MoulcSlurs Doois, Sec Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.-95 & g^TOKENjTREET. L",ltiluii7 HP £; T L~TT MAN~_ JF _ CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, -begs to return bis s.ncera thanks to the inhabit ants ot Onehunga, and surrounding districts for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years : and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, ho ha° made arrangements for continuation of Lease Ida* STOP!? UnA -?^ra^ . .ar-'elF increased his bIOCK oi MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will hi future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. L Business hours, 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 nighj^or on Sundays. incr A RNO OK BRO THE r's V 7 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all lands Taliow. Highest Price _, , given. B^ncapiurchased_at from £5 to £6 per to n. tet H. skinner; r XX • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND I JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AU Branches of the Building Trade executed XJ* ._. _ Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. . Cash Buyers of Tallow. TAME S B U T~C~H ER, t* CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on andßav nVr^F ,B .!ia3F Supplied. N^wcasiT ana Bay of islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out or uncut), at reasonable ratos. jgAY OFTSLANDS COAL. mrTitn™^ £1 PER TON. DELI . ERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Oi'posite Baths. It. -HL_-.J_.iryi_rH_.i-., flX_-L._-I_-__rßi.r_, rr r. ~~m _ n a r V-fl 0 Wholesale and Detail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. S3- Shipping Supplied. "___ %t^^3B'i^sf-_^^a--iSS--i-i l. . A&M W^^^^SA^Aff^W^^^^W "•'*a*^^ w _fo__-«*»' HAVTNG succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN "SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. TTr pHILLIPPS Se QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS or THE LATEST DESIGNS. SSL NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, Sec., Sec, Sec Paints, Oil 3, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Car-oil's Anticorrosiou Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec 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 IRELAND BROTHERS, ___. WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURER,., Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Wat ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, A uckland. Count r orders promptly executed. Good; .-hipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, Sec, Sec, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturer.;, Auckland. T> C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf. Onehunga. BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and f-.-!_c. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus !_(.. tomers for past favours, informs them H§ and the public that they have Removed ,__W to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted, Reasouable Prices. j-_i__LD_.UM Sn lb ON, Seobtland-street.



Estate and Commission Agent, | T R. RANDERSON, ~£ g .LP1 9 —~— n <j Bank and Insurance Shares, § Gold Mining Shares, « g Freehold, and other Property, g a Bought and Sold on * _. g Commission. fl MORTGAGES,~LOANS. &C„ <1 ci arranged. > | No Chargejo Lender. cj § Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, o _J_LJ Auckland. | w Land and Investment Agent. q^r gan S! argans MASON AND HAMLIN. ) Some of those Beautiful Instruments are nowoi , bale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. ! HOFFMAN & SON, -• Piano and Harmonium Warehouse queen-street, (Nest to Bank of New Zealand). jy E W S U MMEE GWDI J. M. McLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )j[T__3S_'_f_od^ NEW SUMMER MILLINERY are very NEW SUMMFR DRAPERY Choice nnd NEW SUMMER HOSIERY ) will be' Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheao. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(---__ A 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) OctoberfSf. 80 JUSt beeQ °Pened' ]Hf W A I f E JLio WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFAC TUR IN G TINS MIT 11. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. Has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepartid to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale .Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy o ._5 a. &h at hls Factory, 217, UPPER QOEKN- FaotoiT V°K L__ _? D' nedl" Hemus' s Slloe The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. AgentJorThames: Mr. J. Loydon. EF. WEES ~T ER. o i^.T. T TnT . WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 13 «iUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <NV._tt thft Union Ranlrl. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh | FRO ST- & (j o.J „„ Kr „ WHOLESALE i WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, Auckland, N.Z. °ASt-t?.?, rci.,. s-. rs of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, Sec. ' Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum &c Consigned for Sale to London ' " T , Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. \lf~_r_7l7l AM M O R C A N, [Established ISGS.] W.M. oilers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding baddies;_a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. i Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. Sec, of bis weU £_ss_. . uahty and sL-vle- ou tlia shortest notice. _ ; ____ ___ *i. „ XT AMILTO N, WAIK 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, Sec, in endleßS variety. £3T Agent: Auckland Evening. Star. "OY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. -^ .^^O M I I |f/c.DEL'EAU\I\ | g E. o GU AUCKLAMD. JmJ w H. O *. MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. [KS-ABLISHED 1.5_.| WJ. MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. E~D WI N AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _ oc?^ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made «dß_'_ Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES WWjj In every Branch at Lowest _(•_■, of Auckland Prices! '""CsO'- the Trade. *_.* Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. ALEX. KENNED V, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next All crt Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has C#mmenced 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 fitted. AL O V E T T. a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-street. Has always on hand a Well-seleoted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. WANTED, particular attention to be given to the following important fact: I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out 800 pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at 4s. gd. per pair. Be n time. rjn G_ S A N D E & JL • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An. extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. FR I N G I • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. r...



j "MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. - j Avjt_ F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street? "f.f 0;^ T0 LEND.-A large sum o" w-FL Ill°ney to, Lend, in sums of £100 and up- V?. s' _i_ vt/f y low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Ajtkej!, Shortland-street. "jifONEY"TO L^D7^ou~M^t^i7irt _^fvjlgrSle. ate 3°f intoe-C.-W. H. Cou- TVfONEY to LEND in large or small Mr LATS?T?'pwlo^Vr%te o*. nterest.-Apply to aur. ffAIbHLEY. Sohcitor, High-street. rl/|~ONEY to LEND on first-class free - p n nv™Bm' lrit?' ¥ low rate 3of interest.— j jURhJ-H, Shci-tiand-street. . I 7Vr° NEY T0 LEND in lai-ge or small ! T»PtL^ ,l?S; a V?°5 cf ate ™te of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. \/T ONEY TO LEND, in large or small 1 _____;. jan}S- ~~1s* Yaile, Commission Atjent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ITUCKI_A_ND~PERM A N E N T~CO: Office—93, Queen-street. ' Erc^^nf 1.^ 11100} HS°S a PPr°.ved securities of , affgSg^^ thS folloWi^ -tlsfo Pre yve b ryc |yeai,s 12 6* lfo 00' 6 years 0 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 j 6 10 rears | 63 162 1S 3 DEPOSITS receive.!* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. v JOHN BATGER, . Secretary. _N" ° T-__Z^ r ~ ° MESSES. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonbv and St ! .?nwi°?J ie" have NOW OPENED a D..££? EUf 3TABLISHMENT in the above uistnct, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .—- Fore-quarters Mutton . .. _>la per &' Legs and Loins "*"" 7;i ' " Boiling Beef, from ZA " Roast Beef ?£' " Prime Cut Beef g,j* " Chops and Sausages .... 4d' " Dairy-fed Pork Add', and 6d! " Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlba. t-.N" p-—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the sho-test notice. All meat delivered free of caarge, Families waited en for orders. [J> OTTER & c 0., DURHAM-STREET, | HAVE ON.BALE: [ Ex City cf Auckland— f -100 bags W. Se W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Column s Starch 250 casks Cement 25-cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases "Wnegar (Whybrow and Morton) 2o cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Why brows) I 56 boxes Keen's Spice j 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts > i .a °ases x Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Felson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants -10 boxes Elcme Raisins IS box-rs Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave'a Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and 2\ail3 White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Cornflour,' Arrb. .*&-_ '"»»*!oi Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa, and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c., &c. g^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at N«. 30, In surance Buildings. 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 Current Rates Head Ollice, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "VTEW ZEALAND "INSURANCE _Ll COMPANY. FHtE AND MARINE. Capital .. .'. .. .. ._. J. 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. _s_r Losßer Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PTKRCTC.S3-vrfl.na-_f.r 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 Souths' sizes. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. EXCURSION TICKET. On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, November Sth and oth, Tickets will be issued from all Sta tions south of Mercer to Auckland at Single Fares for Return Journey. These tickets will be available for return any day up to and in cluding THURSDAY, November 15th. Tickets tobe preseatod for re-sta-rpinj; at ticket window, before starting on return journey. On NOVEMBER 9th, Mercer and Stations north of it to Auckland, 2nd Single Fares for Return journey, available f_m the one day. Auckland, Newmarket, and On«_mnga to Ellers lie, One Shilling return, irrespective of class; between all other stations Single Fares for turn iourney. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TfcTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Jj. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pine; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, 6 and Tibs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin i Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Irou Tanks, I Sec, &c, Plain and Cu_.Tugai.ts-_ Giilvauizscl Iron. ' _2_ Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms, "___. Works;— Victoria-street Auckland,



J° H N gOPP E T,, ROUSE, LAND, I GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT Has always on SALE or LEAS» * 'I Large Tracts cf COUNTRY LANDS mltohta C IT T% rf^.he^^Catti;Ruts. BUitable oULI IV A TED FAR M S PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS,' HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a peat number of choice BUILDING oii__S, both m the Town and in _ .. , Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND. A]S.>/... 1.h <r? r 7,rr- W- X". CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the ! . Booking oi' Pu&seiik-ers mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM -fi- PANY (LIMITED). +I T?ie Company are now supplying CO VL at then- Mmc, .Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of live tons, in Household (lumpy) 50 s Steam (screened) .. ' " mA Slack .. .. " 9q| in?- 3?/?^ aH owed oo''orders from ikTto WO a%i°J'f Cmt' .over 10° tone> 20 Per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct in the Mtees auclressed to the Aline Manager, Taupiri Coal Minos, Huntly. accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without del--v. IT required in bogs, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines rail freight pSdTe__tea charge for filling bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Nt th_-e^ forAuF ]v\ aS dand Onehnntra received at tho Company's Oirice, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained ™"CIU iul Ihe following are the rates of carriage eh? reed by railway, per truck load of five tons •- Mines to- I Mines to- Newcaatle .. 12,« Papakura .. m Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi . 44/2 Tuakau .. 25/ Otahuhu . 46/1 Pnkekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .192 Dnu-y .. ... 35/10 | Auckland 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6, 1577. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is preaarcd to supply NEWMARKET, REMU n„X" *as. d PS 50?1' with thG above Superior Coal at the following prices •— ?t er-l?9^' Yards. Railway Station, 0 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, 1 ton, 22/Q pei" ton* Company's price per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. V Orders by Post, or otherwise, promutly attended to. F. G. C. wiliuse every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY T-rT.T t. ™?r noA v delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD CO-T.L, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons... .17s. 6d. per ton. 2o 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 may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to W. S. LAURIE, 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. f\ ~~~N S A IT E a Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET. HAT MANUFACTORY. W. 11. FEN TON (Late Ha» & Fenton), By Special ,_«jf&.»^*^f>. Appointme to A^^H-^^i^A^ his 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 unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 64, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Conformateur" may be seen. In order to rendei his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats, arc. JCST OPENED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats.1. ~ > fashions. Sec, Sec S3T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WTT T7-_NTON, . JuL. JC 61, QUEEN-STRMET. At the Pharmacy. standard american medicines. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Et_sino«e.' <g New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of the most useful kinds. PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP.— This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMENT, in Bottles at Is. 6d., 35., and ss. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottle. SCOVILL'S FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA. the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINE, for Invalids and Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Gflut American "Pick-me-up" and Appetiser. 4s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GIXGER, for Colic, Flatu lence aud Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PECTORAL, for Chest Complaints and Influenza, 2s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER, Is. 6d. per bottle. • AICKIF, DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CHEMICAL, AND PATENT MEDICINE IMPORTEB, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. EANST^N Se EO R S THE R, COPPERSMITHS, PLUMBERS, BRASS FOUNDERS, GASFITTERS, BELLHANGERS, &C, &C. Having mported a Large Stock of IRON PIPING and BRASS FITTINGS, as specified by the Corporation, we 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 6 h.p. India-Rubber Hose and Branch Pipes. Lead Burnt for Chemical Purposes. BRASS CAST DAILY (Foundry, Mills' Lone). Drawings and Estimates given for all Classes of Work, and Experienced Workmen sent "Jj to all parts of the Con-.try. Albert-street, Auckland t June 23,1877. . '.''



I Theatre j^Mg^ Royal. j Proprietor .. c*^__-s^-v_r.._^,_^' \\ t j, Delias | GRAND COMBINATION. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, NOV. 5, MISS M. L. YOUNG ! MISS M. L. YOUNG ! MISS M. I. YOUNG! and MR. C. WHEATLEtGH ! MIL C. WHEATLEI^H ! MIL C. WKEATLEIGH ! In Shakespeare's Tragedy, ROMEO AND JULIET! ROMEO AND JULIET ! ROMEO A XI) JULIET! Miss, M. L. Yoow aa Juliet. _ur. o. . V heatlhugh as Mercutio. i Prick, of admission:— Dress Circle, is : Stalls, 2s 6a ; Pit, One Shilling. ! xlox plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ot-Fred far 10.15 "ID* ~A7> ~fr^ J3OOTS ! JOOOTS ! ! JJOOTS !! I DISSOLUTION Or PARTNERSHIP. ' D. N. CARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in aaav.-.ra-.-ing to the public that he-has Coninienceri _j.__i._e__ ia that Shoo Lately Occupied oy C. r.F.rks, ara.lbr-. hopes that by strict attention and civili-v tore^'F-e a'r.u»r.-> of public patronage. I). C. trusts that his old friends and customers wul favour him with a call, rra l from a well-assorted Stock at- Prices to suit the times. I Every Description of (.ontieiuen's, Ladies', and I Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. SSL Note the Address— -O- ____!• Carter, BOOT MAKE R, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., Q U E E N- S T R E E T. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING *J HOUSE, Axglesea-strei_i', FiairxD New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a lorg felt requirement of . lsitors to Hamilton. J. G. J.ckson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. mH E OTAH UII U BUTCHERY. __L BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit the dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar o 5 Sib Best Teas, from _\ o „ Sperm Candles (Price's) 1 0 „ Tallow Candles 0 (J „ Washing Soda 0 1-!,, Large Bars Soap 0 6",, Pudding Rai3ins 0 7,, Currants 0 6 Baking Soda 0 6 „ Starch White or Biue) 0 G ~ These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. ' One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the under-signed than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. quality guaranteed. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushw are. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2$ X discount for all orders of .21 and upwards. .___ Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE ~~~ —"-TTrVfrrrflV^ *> T, V FRENCH & CO.'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NEW SEASON'S TEAS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Universits oi? New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October., FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. Tfl D U C A T i~~O~ N A L MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate ana in elusive. - lj&. OTTcE OF REMO VA I. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupil 3, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, 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. mHE RETREAT, PARNELL. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pupils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 Is; Dancinsr, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all "fornix patrons that this favourite old resort will be RE-OPENED TO-MORROW (Saturday). - New and substantial Premises have been erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting und Bedrooms, which will We 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 bouse. CHARLES VEITH. CH A S. LAV ER, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyeer Pas... Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates giveu for Town and Country work. ICTORIA ELOUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. "C ~A N D J. ~S O P P E T, If* Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, _______ And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, , Auckland j fI'NEASS TOR THE CUTTINGf~A v_JT magnificent lot of Cow-feed (Lucerne) may 1 b?> had for the mowing.—Apply to W.8., at thi3 office.