The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-Fo. 2,415.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY,. DECEMBER 17, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



«§gg^I_3ACIFIC MAIL STEAM "^^^^ ' SHIP COMPANY. JFOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, "H. C. Dearbokne, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES DAY, December 19, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ■ «:Ja^^^lT ,oß sydneyZand~mel- Jml^- 1- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HER O, Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, and 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. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Tarastaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Well'ngtos Tuesday, 25th, 11a.m. 9.15 a.m. l?0R TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON and PORT CHALMERS, prom Queen ..JTREET WHARF. Taupo ... .Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. " Taupo .. Monday, 17th, 0p.m.l — Wanaka.. Tuesday, 25th, sp.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Qtj best-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Wednes., 19th, 12 noon. — «3r 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 Queen and "West Queen-streets. <s£b&^ (PHRISTMAS EXCURSION 3§i__£_"s_; O TO THE WEST COAST "=fe^ss*!FSOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tauranga (11th), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lvttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff" on the following day. Thence sne will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, "Rreak sea, Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 4S 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, Agents, Queen-street. "OARLIAMENTARY rates TO RIVERHEAD. The p. 3. CITY OF CORK, • will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fakes 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 fc SON. XJI »R THE HOT SPRINGS, Jlglil^' Jj MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ,fe^sl*'KA¥AU, & 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 7_onday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangt. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday Uid Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. Rom Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with trt a shipping note. For freight or passage applytO gBY fe _^ •«_3_*ft^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM jllifek-) RIVERHEAD TWICE ■^^^^ DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— _. , _ From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .s. Gemini-3p.m. S.B.Ge^m- & __^ *SZ_i&^ OITEAM ON THE KAIPARA Jllllfeio WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE kopuru, mitatat, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. TllG S S MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >a he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. ~„_, „ Passengers leave Auckland, per _L_x, on Mondays and, Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and , Cargo ou Mondays Mdjfgggfo & SON , Red Office. Wharf. XfTAIKATO STEAM NAVT !!_s__»- W GATION & COAL MINING I *a___B_TCOMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE J 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, CamSgJto 1 Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer _>elta-Tuesday, Thursday, and 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. Fares .-Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., •deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, 4s. z SC HERFF, Secretary. , _Fbrt-stref>t. 15th November. 1877-_ r^i^ T7l O R SALE, '•^^^^^^ A SCREW STEAMER, vaWi/rrraSi 28 Tons Register, , Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light 'draught, and with small consumption of fuel. if For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. . Land Agent. w TO WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY 'Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every oaturdav, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday mo ming by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10_. _ _._,-___-„ ar ., T J. CASEY & SON.



• tQ^X QTEAM TO SYDNEY. V?&SS\_^- WEDNESDAY, ________T 19th inst- The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from the Queen-street Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. •_&_S_ "|f OR LONDON DIRECT k_______^__Z[ The only regular trader and »_——___— a- f avour ite clipper ship CITY OP AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, 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. TgV^T" TTOOR LONDON DIRECT. -_TP§^V?_^To follow the Ship 'City of ___p__§__T Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lvttelton, 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. "THIRST SHIP. FOR LoN ■*l!«__SSs§_ii The magnificent ship v%W_*___(UiUWU___dtt. FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having all hercar_ro engaged, "will be despatched on or about the 22nd of DECEM BER. A few more cabins are still disengaged, for which early application should be macle. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity 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, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arran_ed at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,-) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Cu.J and Co. <ftS^.Tj 1 ° R waiuku. «£sKK**gs> The Ba TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 18—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 19—Wednes., 8.30 a.m. 20—Thursday, 4.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, 9 p.m. 22—Saturday, 7.15 p.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. R- duced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:— Return, os; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other, circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ana Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ««£taS3_^ "OOR RUSSELL. WANGA- __' 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— fttrietly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MAN GAP Al The sls. ARGYLE will leave for the above t)lace 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. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect- with the 8.3. STAFFA for all BAY OF* PLENTY PORTS.) .The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows:— Wednesday, 19th December W onday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. Mr.OR.._OOT_. Manaeer. ,£gk|^QTEAM 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. Od. and ss. Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Monday, 9 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 11 a.m. Lalla Rookh— Wednesday, 10 a.m. From Thames;— Lalla Rookh-Tuesday. 8 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 9 a.m. Not responsible for good« or parcels put ou board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS. Agent. «Ssk*< CJTEAM TO THE WADE *_!_____£ AND PUHOI* The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith.^ will leave as under:— < _ From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 19th, 6 p.m. Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. . . Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage ap j plyto sEY & ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. KIN 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 ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, 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. MAWn . v gar This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. . CAgBY & SON. SSk.lK* ° B 1 U X u ~eP'S' OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec Dec. 19_Wednes., 4 p.m. 20—Thursday, 10 a.m. 22—Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 22-Saturday. 12 noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, os. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. -;ibb_ns Auction Mart will be attended to. _,__. ■ M. H. ROE. „..__»W«^ MS^',^^>?S^^'.-»>^ mo ___. t—S_?>r L-i%i^WS=SSSS!I ■ "&J*fiasS!^^^sgS_S^sw- HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months I have determined to give them a treat, J?wsent to Alcock for his "Exhibition rtl" with fittings. It will cost £300; but as wfhaVe never S one in New Zealand. I hope it will be appreciated. _ JOHN SMITH, TPIISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-ST



AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27th April, 17th July, and oth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. TAMES BUTC HE R, fj CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. ■Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. AI3O, Firewood <o_t O" uncut), at reasonable r.q.r.A.s. WM ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and JIvJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an. styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evknins Star office •Wyndha'rn-st.rp.r-'.t. G. S A N D E S. _ SURVEYOR, WAIEATO. 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. DT AM I L TON, WAIKATO. SANDES~~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. _5" Agent: Auckland Evening; Star. fILABKE BROTHE \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_k, Queen-street, Auckland. First- class Portraits, from CD.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. A~L O V E T T, o 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. El E ESfl SHIPMENT S. 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES R L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, 83_, POUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK, 1M[ R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the -LvJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street," JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING nous c Anglesea-strket. Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour ou arrival of Steamer. Ooni.orfable_accommoda tion. Charges moderate. "TKT" OTICE O~F RKMO VA L. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, 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 hi_ own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. R". G I L L M AN, _ CHEMIST and .DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return bis sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of 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, he ha? made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. Ttf O T I C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHIMOND AND WELLESLE--STREET EAST. . [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR. Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 11 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best -Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in a"y colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovater in Auckland. W. EDGAR. [Established ISSS.] WJ. MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &.0., Importer of Sheet Lead, Ir"N and Lead . Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL- STRE ET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. F"T"S~H~E~R _A N D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. HAS. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBER P-4SS. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. GrUTHRIE & LaENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, -ONEHUNGA— 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, &c. j__" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager.



JtSoOTS ! JBoOTS ! ! J3OOTS !! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP i D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and lat. of Stephens and Carter), i Has great pleasure in announcing to the pnblii that he has Commenced Business in that Sho] ; Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes tha by strict attention and civility to receive a shar< of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customer! will favour him with a call, and select from i WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to sui the times. ' » EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, J^» BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and _-<_!M_l Children's -tn^w made to order. *?_, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER. BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONES AND CO.. Q U E E N-S T R,E„E T. Estate and ommission _gent, ~t X R. RANDERSON, V > Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares, 2 o Freehold, and other Property, > § Bought and Sold on g t5 Commission. - rt MortgagesZLoans. &c, <\ p.- arranged. fj w No Charge to Lender. d y _-7. t> § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _pq . Auckland. g Land and Investment Agent. AKGANS! AEGANS! 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). "XT E~W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just imported, per * Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMKR MILLINERY )( are very NEW-SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mo3giel Tweeds in )(:=;:_:=^=:;=s=::=: 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-25 WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, direct from this United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. rpO MERCHANTS AND STORE it_ KEKPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Rons, Somebody's Lug gut^e. etc., etc. L. 11. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite the Market). A NOTfiER LOCAL INDUSTRY. DTJTTON 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 Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the said material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. YV HANGAPOUA OTEAM Saw MILLS. CUTTING X_tO,ooo WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1577. " [A CARD.] DR ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Or. Wilis' 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. Upwo_? DS 500 Pictures toS° t 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 theSWai 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 then:'. I am, dear Auntie, iTour 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 FRUIT DEPOT, HAMILTON, W EST, Waikato.



"H/jfONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage — I ZvJL F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. n^/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o ZvJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intereit.—W. 11. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to j Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ; Ta/fjTONEY to LEND on first-class free ' _____ hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— ■ .Teckson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. It/f ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE ____.. of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A~UCI-LXNILrPERMXNEN T~C O ____ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to „6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £1.00 borrowed :— Repaymen is extend- „__ w,^,. Total amount ingover rer weeK- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven day notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. r _ m _ __ n ___. • Wholesale and P.etail FAMILY GROCER, SO, QUEEN-STREET. /__■ Shipping Supplied. __ "P ~C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. UEORGE AKERS, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. T^IHREN FRI E D BIToTS. Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. &c. WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of l.adies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Ordei-:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, of bis weil known quality and style, on the shortest notice. ; _ar Goods forwarded to ||any part of the ountry. W ~A I T E o WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACT tJ RING TINS MIT H. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydori. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c 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 nize. and carefull packed—9s & 97, QUEEN-STREET. f\ N SALE DUFFTELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. ii. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877. MONUMENTS, TOMJ3STONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrail Works. 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 mvi ted ICTORIA FLOUR MILLiS, 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. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each 18 carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THEEE-DBCIC'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1873, '74, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s. 6d., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced.. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at os 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at 4s .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks 000 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant," N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. T3HCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OP GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and 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, v Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, ■ Government Analyst "T AND J. S O P P E T, ■_? » . Freeman- Bay Steam Mills, And NeM '.'1 Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.



TOHN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALIC or LEASE. Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shepp or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, 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 WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. HOTEL For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out. buildings, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. FOR SALE, a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c, &c. Price £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 3.3 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c. No. 21, Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-offiop, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Hailway Station. Price, £255. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land, 30 acres cleared, good .House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 nerannnm, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, _ cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. ~~C. GR E E N WOO D • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House* ; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers keDt of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &_., to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-house. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also, Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. Rr\ (~\ ) Out-door . \j . VTREENWOOD, j" Au cTIo N c er, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) " .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; qver 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be suppbed without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-otreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 41/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Dmry .. „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. BAY OF ISLANDS' COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON. Manager. TV aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prenared 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. 203. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 • ~ 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 satisfaction. WAIKATO 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. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ . s 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, Wyndham-street, Auckland. jS'ew Season's Teas m 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 jur Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea-, 2/ $ lb. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 '13 lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ lb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ lb. On Parcels of 61bs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ lb. Refined Sugars, and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short l and, and OWEN-STREET. Grahamstown. O E L L I N G OF F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew & Co next to City Hall A __ Queen-street



' Theatre «s^^^Sp Hoyal. Proprietor ... ■3i__&^wS%3-__>" r, j. DeLias Important Announcement. , THURSDAY EVENING, 20th DECEMBER. GRAND OPENING NIGHT ! And FIRST APPEARANCE of the Renowned' TJo S« Minstrels ! 13 STAR ARTISTS. The elite of Minstrelsy. Whose success through the Australian Colonies for the Jast Three Years has been unprecedented. Introducing— THE BEST QUARTETTE ! ' THE BEST SOLO SINGERS! THE FUNNTEPT C'MEDIANS! THE GREATEST DANCERS! And the Most Complete • Orchestra ever introduced in an Ethiopian Entertainment. Presenting one of the Most Original and Versa tile Performances ever given before a New Zealand audience. For further particulars, see Programmes. Prices of Admission:—Drees 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, lyj onster /Christmas three > WITH AUCTION SALE OF USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES. WELLE3LEY-STREET BAPTIST SCHOOL-ROOM, TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, For Annual Festival Fund. Admission, Is. Children under twelve, Cd. All admitted will be entitled to a Prize f_om the Tree. •Entertainment to commence at 7.30 p.m. EST TAMAKI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SOIREE AND CONCERT, To be held in the PANMURE HALL, on TUESDAY, 18th December, 1877. Tea on the Table at 7 p.m. Concert at S p.m. _t _ * » Tickets. 2s. 6d. Each. OUTH 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. BOA.RDMAN, Manager. "T&TEW ZEALA.ND INK URAN CE -Ll COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE, Capital _ £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. «3T Losshp Promptly Pajp. ftKORGWi P. PI'reHCHI Manager. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1889. J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible . Lif Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested'tonote that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the -first to free Lifk Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establisnment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Indefeasible from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to WM. TRIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. T> O T T _T"R & CT~O7_. DURHAM-STR_ET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— .00 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch " 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morto_> 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and. Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice _ 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Oolman'sD.S.F.MustarcL 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 21 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metn.l and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, _ and _'s (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot » Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &0.. &c. CHRISTMAS -XTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! .131 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 Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses • Card Cases, &c, & c ., &c NOW ON VIEW, at - EDWARD. WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET TAMES'ADAMS, WATCHMAKER; tP VICTORIA-STREET. A few doors above: albert-street. r*Wlv C jtonf well and cheap :-Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever _'i we„+ e£ -.*_ <W_i Putins in.Main Spring 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver 1 Geneva Watches, price £2 55., m case. * N-.8.—1f work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. ' JOHN K. SMITH, BUTCHER" _ __ . PARNELL, _ Has Removed to New Premises adioining the Barrel. J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public and to announce his Removal to Laree and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following "Parnell Bill of iw_ Legs of Mutton, 4d.perlb.; Fore-quartera Mut ton, 2Jd. per lb. • Loins Mutton, 3|d. to _d per lb.; Boffin* and Roasting B_c_Za_o Pork L^ ab +KYel.,' ,Sa"saSes> at lowest town prices Further Reduction on Saturday. *""<*»•>