The Evening Star.

Vol. VII J.-No. 2,401.

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1877.

PRICE . ONE PENNY.



Jis_te__^ "DA&FIC MAIL STEAM -^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. j- 0 R SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, W. CARGILL, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY, 30 th November, carrying Mails and Passengers. yor further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. S§^ T3EGULA R "MONTHLY m§S§gi ilAi STEAM COMMUNICATION ■eaaiew' 83'Rrt-weex AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LOGAN, may be expected here again about the Situ ot December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, November 27, 1877. XT NI ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED*. Time Table--Di.cemi.ke, 1577. =B-OR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. .Steamship. Date of Sailing. L__s__ i "WAKAKA.. On arrival English Mail. —- Taranaki Tuesday. 4th, Sp.m. 7 am. Well'ngton Friday, 7ih, 10 a.m 9.15 a.m. 'Wanaea.. Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JVA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen orßEET 'Wharf. J Hawea .. Thursday, 13th, dp.m.j — FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LY'TTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (V&.OU Queen-street Wharf. __ . -Rotorua.. Tuesday, 4th, i p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. • Hawea .. .Monday, 10th, Ip.m.j — I cr Cargo must be alongside one hour before -time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13fh December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at "30 per cent, off double fares; available until '. 23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ,^s__^^ (TThRISTMAS EXCURSION iSjg^V..' TO THK WEST COAST "aBa^Ba?SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAWEA "Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th ' December, calling at Tan ran ga (Hth), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (ISth). Lvttelton (19Hi), and arrive at Port Chalmers on "THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence sV>e will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At ' this magnificent Sound she vrill remain at least. ■IS hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY. 2nd January, and will cave for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthing List will be opened on MON DAY; 10th December; intending passengers •should therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Ascents, Queen-street. SEkSZ QTEAM TO THE WADE "gp^p- £3 AND PUHOJ. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under:— , -Auckland for Wade : Wade for Auckland : 'Thursday, 29th, 10 a.m. F.i icy, 30th, 12.30 p.m. _ For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. T3ARLIAMENTARY RATES i^^^feJT TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CiTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fatjes of 3s. -each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, ■leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. & «S£_*te^; TH >H THE HOT SPRINGS, .JlllS^ JD MAH CR ANGI, MATAKANA, '"***«*'KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and •Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every "Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. 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. ffrom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board witli ut a shipping note. For freight or passage a P p_lyto gEY fe gQN> "-*B-__S_*_ QTEAM TO AND FROM _3HE»;^' RIVERHKAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamera will leave a3 under:— _. . . Frqm Auckland: From Riverhead . 5.3. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .8. Gemini-^ p.m. S.s. Ggmgu- & <tS&^w QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ~||||§>-0 ' WATERS. ffOR KAIPARA HEADS, ..TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m lie return trips every VV eanesciay andFridav -nornings tide. „__„, _ Passenr-r; .cave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Monday ax.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and ■Cargo ou Mondays .and Frido|s. y & goN> Red Office. Wharf. «sa^_. "\-JirAIKATO STEAM NAYI .4?S?Hf^; V V G A TION fe COAL Ivl i N INC. "^"^COMPANY (LIGHTED), TIME TABLE 1 Mercer to Cambridge. 'Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight . 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, 1 p.m. , ,_, Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, ana Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Farws :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, Is. j......._■:_ FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, 15th November, 1877.



*|^v XflOR LONDON DIRECT. The only regular trader and easaa^i*aßa favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 730 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to .ond, and secured Ihe greater pa. tof her carero, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 21, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COM PAN Y. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALL __ KOOI.GF. RETURN TICKETS are -now issued by any of the Company's steamers at os. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s Gd. and ss. Time Tab lc. From Auckland— Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. I.alla Rookh— Friday. G p.m. Durham —Saturday, 10 p.m. From Thames— r Durham—Friday, 3 p.™. La 11a Rookh—Saturday, 7 p.m. Return Tickets, issued to and from the Thames, by steamers Durham and Lailaßookh, from 2Sth November to 3rd December, at Single Fares. Not, responsible for good= or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for new'boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, AKent. TO^OR. RUSSELL, WANGA- Jllllg^, JL. ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 p.m— .trictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s Gd ; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY . OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Friday, 30th November Wednesday. sth December Monday, 10th December Friday, 11th Decern ocr Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRTCGOB. Ma.nn.ger. \__2_fc__k jmiRST SHIP FOR LON ~__WMg_____% The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 932 tons register, W. C. Arr.D, Commander. This vessc', havingmostof hercaivo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opoortunitv to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to ■ OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for.Shaw, Sarill and Co., _ ~ Queen-street, Auckland. November 21,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the onices ot the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0. ,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, J-Shaw, Pavill CRUICKSHANK& Co.. j andCo^_ jmoJi-WAIUK U. -=^^3§S' The BB TA?rI o' SBANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec Dec. I—Saturday, 2 p.m. I—Saturday, G. 30 p.m. 4—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. s—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 6—Thursday, 7 a.m. G—Thursday, 11 a.m. 8-Paturday, 7.45 a.m. 8-Saturday, I=3inoon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Milla on Friday, at 8 a.m. R-duced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and . Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with gffijffigggfy OnehungaorJNewmarket. "Ti. O R~ S"A L E, A SCREW STEAMER, ss£es£___ls2lbs__. 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with .mall consumption ot fuel. For further particulars, applr ITKBNf Land Agent. igjgfe^V OR W A I U X U" "'* ' The p.s. QREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Doc Dec. I— Saturday, 2 p.m. I—Saturday, 6 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares. 3s 6d ; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances perm.tt^g Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbuis Auction Mart will be attended to ror > ON THE KAIPARA." Tbo6- S' X IN A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at functionof Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on WFot Port Albert direct, every Thursday morni 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. Turvfff.AV /tar This Service commences on mussv&x, th May ' J. CASEY & SON. '_________{___•_. QTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «BS_*^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, 4. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Thursday, 29th November, 7 P.m. Saturday, Ist December, 1 a.m. Saturday, Ist December, 12 noon Twice this day. From Thames- Thursday, 2!) th November, 12 midnight (Twice this day.) Saturday, Ist December, G a.m. Saturday, Ist December. 5 p.m. Twice this day. Return Tickets, at Sinsrle Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 28th Novembor, to Mon day 3rd December, 1577, inclusive. , "Weather and other «gg^^g?^^% Agents.



~ki pXCUKSION TRIP \/^^W\3> WAITEMATA. sst______ii£_^fe3_i • The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company's P.S. T AINU I will leave the Ferry T nt 1.30 p,m. on SATUR DAY, December Ist, for a Cruise in the Harbour, calling at Glen Orchard. Fares—One Shilling. H. W. HEATH, Manager. <^Jk3g?^ A UCKLAND STEAM J||§gj|g;^A. PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. Tlie s.p. SOUTHERV CROS3 Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on MONDAY next, 3rd Dec., at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. J&s^F °-X ____!* utA- The fine new schooner -3H&£&&s&s_ GAEL, 98 tons register, John Urquiiart, Master, will sail for the above port on or about MONDAY next, 3rd December. For freight or passage apply to E. It. CARDNO, Fort-street. 23th November, 1877. "XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL _J__l YANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and liCad Pipe; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and Tibs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, Sec, &c, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized Iron. ■ -' ■ ■■'■> ■ $5_L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. *VEJ Works.-—Victoria-street Auckland. ICTOKIA FLOU II MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N BROS. Havk Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Hice, Pepper, fee, ground. ILLINEKY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, W K__l.ES LEY-STREET. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that, she has opened a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, fee, for the pre nt season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. - Hats, untrimmed. from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladiPß, always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvet, Sarsnet, Collars, Set., &c, &c. Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. TT AMILTON, WAIKAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. _r__T Agent: Auckland Evenin? Star.. DWINA U G E R. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New PREMISES, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Drap-r. ENGLISH AND _ 0 -o_ FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE sa;^-* WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES pfej In every Branch at Lowest »*»» of Auokland Pricc3! ■"-=-"" The Trad c. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGE"7 PARNELL -ARN 0C X BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACT U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlee .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Price .given. ■Rones purchased at ftom £5 to fifi per ton. Mj~. «j. (5 A N D E S, JL c SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans si_pplicd ou 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. X I N~ G _. COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. ORES H SHI MEN T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex # City of Auckland aud Fanlenoth. JAMES JB L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRBET, B^, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNIOK. BANK. HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-pl«yers of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to givethem 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. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, „ , , Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ♦ Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or auburha. O E E -H I V E, j_> SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and .-^.. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus * - ■ tomera for past favours, informs them ___& and the public that they have Removed igggr to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. JxLELDRUM & DON, Shortland-strbet. -AN D J. S O P P E T, • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. W" PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, Se GLASS MERCHANTS-* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographif Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Moiddings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, fee. Glass cut to size, and carefully 3acked.-95 & 97, QUBEN-STRKET. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open hi 3 Baths on the oth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Gd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—ln addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2, G. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, Si is., 52 tickets. Boys, lg, on Saturday morning.



Estate and Commission Agent, £ X R- RANDERSON, £ I , J. _-_' 3 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining SSiares." g c Freehold, and other1 Property, __ j_i Bought and Sold On >: g Commission. "* MORTGAGEsfLOASS. &C, <l pj arrange d.{ jf. g No Chargeju Lender. g § Oflice: 14, Insurance Buildings, oh _ha v ckland. ■? Land and Investment Agent. AKGAN'S! f\ R G A N S ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN ■& SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "jtff IT\V —OTmm-e R GOODS. J. M. McLAQ HLA N, 218, oueen-street, Has Just Imported, p|r 'Famenotii,' EIGHT CASES \ )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINIMEtY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOS IE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(—_=•.=;.=:;=r;x.=: Auckland. Theso Goods were selected hy Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to 'Jftilora. Two Pieces of the how Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1577. WC U L P AN • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. ) iOf R. Y. TRAF* OR I\ SURGEON gSSSSS-- Wakkfield- DENTIST, Q7ff«*p» street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtlfioln.l Teeth (from Ono to a U*nll S«t. AUCKLAND COLLECE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the HNrvEitsrrr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the Current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th Jily, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, } Head Master. ELL I nI~G O F F. 1: JAMES AH KEW & COSbeg to inform their friends and the public thaithey have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a greatj Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Good , Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all i iiades, and a lot of General Goods, which wit be found cheaper than any house in town, j fo reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew& Co , next to City Hall Arcade. Qtieen-strcet. ~T QRI 5 E C I A L T V tST WISEMAN'S £3* llOs. STATION SADDLES.! ~©a There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with tlie English manufacturers of this clas* of ifion Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-stk-.et. BEinvD New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long -*Dlt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton. J. G. Jackson has opened the above. 'Travellers received at any hour oi arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate- HW A I T E c WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFAC TUR IN G TINS MIT H. In order to meet his increasing trade, lI.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him us a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247. UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe • Factory. The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.' Agent for Thames: Mr. -T. Lcydon. GrUTHRIE & XjAENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUJ.GA— 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, fee. tS" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Estaulished 1858.1 WJ. M AR" XS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STREET, A UCKLAND. 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 cflieient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. TAMES B UTCHEEi O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. iOf ERC HA N TS, AGENTS, and ___JjL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any Styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Maclune Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-street. A" RISEJUPITER AND~SNUFF THE MOON! Just Rkceived—2s WALTHAM'B SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £l each, Dißtcr from ths United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. L O V E T T, •. TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash. CH A ST" L A V E R, BUILDSR AND CONTRACTOR, Ktber Park, Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work.



Tt/fONJEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— __'. JL C. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. T\/fONKY TO LEND.—A large sum o LtJL Money to Lend, iv sums of £100 and -.in wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. TV/STONE V TO LEND, on Mortgage, at LfJL the usual rates of interetc.—W. H. Cdn nell, Vulcan Lane. I^fONEY to LEND in large or small 1? JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-street. MONEY to LEND on fust-class free hold seeuritv, at. low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-street. TyrONEY TO LEND in large or small i.*.l_ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. fT/TONEY TO LENDTIn large or small LIJI stuns.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ottice. fe/gOISEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE il_i. of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. Jj= O T~J C E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dcdwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hopo to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Pbiues .- ---• per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton -_..".^"'-,*._' 'id. "„ Legs and Loins 4d. ~ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef Id. ~ Prime Cut Beef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Gd. „ Lfiinb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOn.s. • N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the sho» test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. A. WATERMAN begs, to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter'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. Special care ha 3 been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at al hours. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special _l^?J^S__£l__. Appointme Excellency,|i____^w^S^lrthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. HPHE DUBLIN DRESS. MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-stre >•'_', corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding d;s tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wed ping and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.— Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of solf-measurement, to be had on application. H. M. b uoaduat* FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHE MIS T AND DRUGGIS T. SYM ON DS-STR SET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as 'Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by s"rict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure L'rugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those, that hay« not yet tried "Watt's Preparat'ons" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that, have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking-Powder; Watt a Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beautitier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use). Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Walt's Vermi fuge, Witt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime.Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Piil», Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS/; SYMONDS -STREET. "CI int ENFR IE D BRO S. Highest Cash Price given for ALE an_ PORTER BOTTLES. __ TiAHL lAS! y\AHLIAS|! 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. „ .„„ Purchasers choice, 10.-, per dozen. ± Rick..— selection left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS! P „ PLANTS! Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A OaV-ase Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce Vcitchc's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. pel hundred. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. DUCAT I O N A L. . MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslcy 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 and inclusive. t¥t IL S X I N N E R, VV • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site. VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Kittinsfft. Sec... .Ye. __ M c N A b~ c Wholesale and Retail FAM IL V GROC ER, 3(5, QUEEN-S i'REET. Hit Shipping Supplied. *©& ■p C~ L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. IC\ E O R~G E AK'E RS, i %JT Freeman's Bat SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JMILLINERY ! .M___I.LINEJ_.Y-!! MRS. BUTTE RWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinesy in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &c ML rs. Butter wort h, london & paris pattern depot, millinery. drapery, and undier clothing establishment- Paper Patterns of Every Description QUEE NTsT R E __ T. Auckland,



TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE. LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE. Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULT IV A TED 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, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S AVAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. j a ASH TO M & SON, c HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. ■« ' HEPBURN-STREET.—A snbstantialljj-bt-ilt Seven-'oomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every conve'nicncc for a family; all<>trre|jt 3S feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is dcfirons of selling House and Furniture together as. it stmds. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Asliton and Son. RICHMOND. -A neat Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with' out buildings, and about 3 acres of land. The Cottage is well finishedi. and in good order, wiik nice ,gai,^_^tji.flbout Jialfeaa^. hour's walk from town. ' •**'- ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet <-ach to Elliott and AU.e-_-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A .good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A mne-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings. &"., situated on the road to Onehunga. The-House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and btck Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD.— Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage- Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage,. Brighton Road, next door to the residerce of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North .^hore. Lately put in complete repair. CKOSS-STREIiT, NttWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET.— Large Store adjoining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. 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. 13AY OF ISLANDS. COA L. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT o.v BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. r. adlington. manager.. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is pre-.ared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with tlie above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yard*. Railway Staaon, 5 ton?, 203. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/G .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 • .. per cwt. .. . •■ ,_ Vs Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY W (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huutlv Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons... .16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards '.15s. „ Slack 125.6 d. , Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. . ..» . _ . , Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. ___ __, Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronald son, Manager, Huntley, Waikato: or to R _ F Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. , TSTAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, YV CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR • Has ox Hand and to Arrive •. A Good Assortment of KAURI, First ana Second Class; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates.. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c^ &o. &LC^_ jl^.ew Season's- Teas' •'THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; for many years they've stood the test. Hundreds declare our Tea 'a the best. TEAS FOR TH E MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea. 2/1) tb_ 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2, ;5; e> Ih.. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3. Wfb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 ® ib. On Parcels of Glhs. a discount allowed. Soid in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE,, only 1/8 IP lb. -Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). Nono can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, •252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores ;—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrail Wsrks. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspection invited' ygSESfc. mHE TWoui h _pf^i*mim^Wi ___ -«L bred Horse, ' SPRIG OF SHI o . tti .this Season at the Fi_jrm of theu ; iprtc.a travel the surroxyading cali nc.ucem offers), as follows :— Monday—Pokeno and C, en' Redou, Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. . Wednesday—Drury asii _-apakura«. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariji Terms . — Full-bred Mares, £i; Half-brer 1 Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement I Groomage each mare, ss. !ta> For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli I see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, I POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt.



T HEATRE Si&§sgs_%P I ° V AL FCR TWO NIGHTS ONLY ! TO-MORROW (P BID AY) RAVENING, Nov. 31, And SATURDAY EVENING, Dec. 1. .AIR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES In Pfrtite Comedies. &c &0.. Assisted by PROFESSOR HI.NNIKIE in his Magical Seances and Astounding IU113': >as. FRIDAY EVENING, ProfessorHENNIKIE in his Magical Illu lions. Qua- _\sl Scene from THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. After which, THE AERIAL SUSPENSION. To be followed by the Comedy of THE HUSBAND IN CLOVER And coisclu.de with THE ARABIAN BOX MYSTERY. SATURDAY EVENING, MAGIC by PROFESSOR HENNIKIE. Comedy of HAPPY PAIR. AERIAL SUSPENSION. - Scene f'om RICHARD ICI, T.ie Arabian Box Mystery NOTlCE.—Prices reduced to 3/, 2/, and IV. J^ O T I C E. The LIBRARY of the Young-Men's Christian Association will be CLOSED from the. Ist to the 15th December, for the purpose of issuing a New Catalogue. In the meantime, the Cam mitiee request the members to send in their Books to the Librarian not later than the 30th instant.. ' . THOS. BUDDLE,, : -.*^,iMifc*»* •■• -•- * • ■ Hon: See. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Woo! from Sheep's Back or Shipping POrtt- London.. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, audi Cargoes- generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, Aaaerica, China, Mauritius? the Island ____.- Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Au<skland. A. BOARDMAN, Managers Q * g A L. E, II cases-CANTERBURYB^' CoN&__A\__B (B&ra? and in Cloth) 10 „. CANTERBURY CHEESE • 6 „. LARD,, in. Bladders 10 „. PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins< 1 ~ BAKING POWDER. T. Hi- HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE -1 rEON^ EE>OUR, in Saoks*. 40'tonsFLOUR> SO's and 103's -- „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30' „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. 171 O R SAL. E JQ • TO ARRIVE SX 'HERO': FIRST. OF' THE. NE W SEA SON ENGLISH HOPS. 4 packets lS77Gko.ce Mid Kel.tiGolding.Hop? 4 „ „. Fine' Sussex Hops 4 ~ „. Fine Kent Hops 6- „ „ Tcismanian Hops 10 tanks Prime-English Pale Malt.. GEO. W. BINNEY.. __ "W HANGAPOUA OTEAM fe"AWV MILLS. CUTTINGS 140,004^ WEEKLY.. Orders Cut withi Dispat.chi G. A.. HAiRRaSi. 23rd November, .1877.. ORIGINAL BLUE POST' BOARDING.' HOUSE and RESTAURANT VIC TORIA- ST R E E.T E A ST,. Auckland.. The Proprietor begs to inform, all fo~me_r patrons that; this favourite olda-eso:-t 15 NOW OPEN. New and substantial Psemiacs have I erected regardless-of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms,, which will bo found furnished with due regard to comfort and! convenience.. N.B.—A Free Express will moot the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VBITIE UCKLAND- AND- NEWCASTLE RAILWAY.. QSS___3 WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND- On Thursday and Friday,, November 25t___&n__l 30th. Single Tickets issued at Newcastle for Auckland.,will be available return up to and including Mon;lay,.Sod.December. By order.. A..V: M ACDONALTSH. General Manager. 7_/FR. EAU LDEB,. Sole Contractor toth-e . jj) -SI City ConncU;for,-the Emptying of. Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &e-., is-prepared to attend punctually to all requests r-egardiag the above. Persons- desirir,g to: have the said places attended.to, either weekly, fortnightly, oar * otherwise, can have the same done-by leavi__k a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, Ciay Council G_See Queen-street. jMHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP _TIMBER The Undersigned ar*- selling SASHES DOORS, said MOULD7JS.GS at ihe VERY LOWEST RATES. Hayea. so on hasd a very large an«_t sunerior stcek of- First and Second Class Bidding Timber ®f all kin_®_ at lowes Wood Turning in all tts Bn an-kks.—Chai Legs aad Backs, Talsie, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a very lew rates. Pesso Lists on apj&eation. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can bo left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. ■j~\YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1834.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, an. "'nished i All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &0., dyed and dressed; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d\edin any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blanketsscoured at ls. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned «^ dyed in any shape. All colours warranted last. .Cjdgar & Company^ . ; AYELL^^y-.^ East.