The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII -Fo. 8, -382.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PE_N T> TV



wStS*- REGULAR MONTHLY 4 ._>> jr\, STEAM COMMUNICATION -_____?____>- Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three lays after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 15, Queen-street, Auckland, October 24,1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. fob taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttedton, and port CHALMERS, prom Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. ___ 9 TarananiS Thursday. Bth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wanaka..' Tuesday; 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Whll'_cton Wednes., 21st, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, lp.mJ 12 noon. Wanaka .. _iOn arrival English Mail. — I I _.OR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, a_d PORT CHALMERS, from Queen- Wharf. Hawea ..j Thursday, loth, _ p.m. — Taupo .... Thursday, 29th, _ p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. ~~ Hawea .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m. — TAupo Monday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from' Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — CST Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure- HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. -s&°_^_ "EHOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jggg^lj 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 i p.m— strictly 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 FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; 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 :— Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. 10th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. <?_4V*^ T3ARLL-MENTARY RATES 'OF>IF TO RIVERHEAD. *.--_-. -_^^_-_r. > -.-_-_- ____________ The p. 3. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Rivei-head and back, at Singi/e Fat?e_ 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. _Ss^^_ U. ill THE HOT SPRINGS, lp;:__Eg_> SO MA HURANGI, MATAKANA, 'S^^KAWAU, Se LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sad as imder :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monduv, 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, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec., 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. < s S_k&- Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s_3. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday andFridav naming s tide. Passenr.r- leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mo_dava and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo or Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office, Wharf. *S_i_-_^ QTEAM TO AND FROM .lllS__|^._. RIVERHEAD TWICE isaastax!? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. ■gi^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. X I 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 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. -^, TT^ ~- __T This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. J. CASEY & SON. TirAIKATO STEAM NAVL V V GATION & COAL MINING "^^^^^COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE: 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, Ip.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. FRANZ SC HERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. 20th September. 1877. TT O]R LONDON DIRECT. jfip||?||K. The well-known 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 freight or nassage anply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMTTEDh Agents. *|2rf|^,V4\ OK WAIUKU. "^^SB3> The s> OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under:— ,_. From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10 —Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances p3nnittu»g Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbln's A-ctioa Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE.



£___*_=-. C.TEAM COMMUNICATION IiSIIS^r 5. BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «SB_-__»T__E THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ! ROTOMAHANA, i ' A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland- Thursday. Bth November, i n.m. Friday, 9th November, at 5.30 p m. Saturday, 10th November, 5 p.m. From Thames- Thursday, Bth November. 9 a.m. Friday, 9th November. 6.15 a.m. Saturday, 10th November, 9.30 a.m. Weather and other Agents. TO THE THAMES^ The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Enterprise—Wednesday, 11 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Thursday, 9 p.m. Enterprise—Saturday, 10 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. «S^g||^^TEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. Jgggg^ .THE AMES 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 the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of 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 Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. fcg^g^im O R WAIUKU. •*&zM^& The BB _ TAM 0 . SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku i Nov_, Nov. B—Thursday, 7._s_a.m. S—Thursday, 12 noon 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10—Saturday, 1 p.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, os; Single, 3s Gd. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Maefarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispeich. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehußgaor Newmarket. £_4__>_ THIRST WOOL SHIP FOR jQnMJg^. -a- LONDON. "^.|l£w»|gs The tine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of her carwo 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 opportunity to passengers visiting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 1 daily. . , For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31, 1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passenger.. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSH ANK & Co. J and Co. «w a_ T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF 33|2£gS^. JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA ___w_w__l_--_-i owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships ar» REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, aad commanded Toy experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment lor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return tfaips to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEU & GRAHAM, } Agents. ORUICKSHANg fc C 0..) ,~KA Tjl O R SALE, *^^^S^^, A SCREW STEAMER, _i-_g___-_B-__- 28 To_3 Register, Built ia 1871. Carries a large cargo on light dramght, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to Land Agent. r-K i A UCKLAND AND :3bs_ ______ NORTH SHORE STEAM "Kllllll^v FERRY CO. (LIMITED.) RACES ! ! RACES <7 RACES ! ! Prince of Walks' Birthday. The Ferry Steamers TAINUI, TAKAPUNA, and DEVON POBT. Will Leave the Ferry Tee every 20 minutes during the day for North Shore. The p.s. TE AROHA Will Leave every hour for Stokes Point. H. W. HEATH, Manager. _t_r The Takapuna will be specially laid on on 1 HURSDAY, the Bth instant, for the Con veyance of Horses entered for the Races. First trip at 9 a.m. h.W.H. Boots i Boots j < Boots \\ i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the pubhc that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. ijsl_ Note the Address— D. _N~« Carter, 800 T M A X ER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS "B. TONES AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. j=T N S A E __« Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Calif ormaa. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAM-STREET.



TT|YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1861.J Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk and ! Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished ! 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, Sec, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d-» ed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Blankets scoured at ls. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ».* dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. C U L P A N c PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. _____ WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fe 87. QUEEN-STREET. TR. G I L L M AN, 0 CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onehunga, Begs to return his 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 has 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 S a.m. to S 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. ARNOCK BROTHERS; SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office _. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to gg per ton. W — H. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Offica Fittine-s. &c.. Sec. E O R G E A~ KER S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORK'S. Cash Buyers of Tallow. AMES BU T C :HER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NewcasJJ and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or runout), at reasonable rates. 13 AY OF ISLA ND S COA L. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. 7T~ " R. M c N A B, 'UTe Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. S3" Shipping Supplied. "_>_. rs&<_?^._^T?^.»irrr^— ."^ .-' :'r"~ M 4 C-? __JyjT F^^^7^f.^--'C;i \&4 '*^,*a*q?FL^FF*#~'' £F 1*" \' HAVING 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. ■\^T -OHILLIPPS & QjON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OB" THE LATEST DESIGNS. t__ 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, &0.. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c., &c., Car. on's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS! 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr orders promptly executed. Good, shipped to all the Colonies. 0 BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c., &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned atsatisfao tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. T> C L A R X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. ~~E E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and .____■, Bootmakers, in thanking their cus *^_Bv tomers for past favours, informs them "FFfM and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. .-O-ELDRUM & t-. ON, Shortland-street. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDIN G HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former 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 and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. _ _ • N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Wiiik&tu Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES YEITH,



Estate and Commission Agent. g" T R RANDERSON, £ H «g c _~rr o 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, cJ Gold Mining Shares, -1 a Freehold, and other Property, |2 £2 Bought and Sold on -i _; Commission. MORTGAGEs4LO ANS. &C, <l X - arranged. p ca No Charge to Lender. h k_j __ -77 > § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o Auckland. ffl Land and Investment Agent. p\ RGA NS! ph RGA NS! MASON AND HAMLIN. f Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). "T^rlMV S U M~]\_4E R GOODS! J. M. McLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, ter 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLIN TERY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER H O S I E R V )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Hxxxsxxx Auckland. These Goods were select*>d by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and tho Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHJIERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. HAY A I T E ® WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his 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. Leydon. ~o> F. WEBSTER, J_A'«i WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; -.3 .}_KEN-S7'REET, AUCKLAND, (Kc-irl-. tho ITnirm RanlrV M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fethkrstonhaugii Frost & C 0.,! WHOLESALE ! WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM- j MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane and High-street, ? Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. WILLIAM M ORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established IS&j.] WAT. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock oi; Ladies' 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 Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c., of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. B3t Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TOT AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sec, Sic, Sec. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. tSS" Agent: Auckland Evenixb Star. CIRESH SHIPMENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STRKET, ■&§_, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. . [Established 1858.] WJ, MARK S, • 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, 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. D W IN AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND vOC ,^, FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made gnflgn Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES ill In every Branch at Lowest __-_-» of Auckland Prices! '~<>=;^' The Trade. *4 Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. AL O V E T T, o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strekt. 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 advance on cost for casK G. S^^A N D I"~S, c 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 « COMMISSION AGENT, g_M Shortland-street. • WAIKAWAU 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 PTNE, specially prepared for CeMing and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c., &___ &c. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement cf Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate.



14f ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— ; ______ F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. "J|/|"ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Jj-JL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. "OTJNEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at _Lv___ the usual rates of intere_e.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate-of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-atreek "1%/rONEY TO LEND in large or small ______ sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. "Ituf ONEY TO LEND, in large or small _Ly__L sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO 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 mstah—ents, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p We< _ k Total amount ing over er &- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4year3 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 S yeara 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seveu days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Kf.r.rA_H.ry, lij O T I (3 X MESSES. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Pj__je._ .— per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton _ — 2k!. „ Legs and Loins . 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef 4d. „ Prime Cut Beef 6d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Od. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per 100i_s. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of , charge, Families waited on for orders. ipOTTER & CO., | DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Hclmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 eases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Why brew's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts j 5 cases Keen's & Column'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 iars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxe3 Elc-me Baisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 2! doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, i and .'3 (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes. &c„ &c. - 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 Branchks. —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 No. 36, In surance Buildings. "T Tle~c~i~a L T V __f WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES, -m There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and. having various appliances of my own invention for saving time. gALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. CLARKSON & CO., who are leaving the Province, will give their old friends and the public an opportunity to refit at Low Prices, for a period of Fourteen Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Auction. It is respectfully requested that .outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland busin ess. !E_L The Sale is Now on. CLARKSON & CO.. 198, Queen-street. 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 Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. XTEW ZEALAND INSURAN CE Jj. COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital £1,000,000. Reinsurance I* und £100,000 Insurance againsst LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, aud Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. jfcar Losses Promptly Paid. GROBGE P. PTKROE. Manaeer O^ S A L E TO ARRIVE A SHIPMENT OF CANTERBURY POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. 4A n d j. so p pc %\ m Frkeman'b Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. '



TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Hunt!y Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 103. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for-any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid.extra charge for filling bags, ls. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of live tens :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 '-apakura .. 38/1 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35M0 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, _ Sept. 6,1877. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is proared to simply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following t>ric°s: — Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. 4* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour , to give satisfaction. W"' AIK AT O COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tens 17s. 6<_. per ton. 25 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. Ja_ies Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. iy O T~ ICE GREAT LIOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R TUD EH OPE, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINCWORKER, begs to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, where he hope 3by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support. - 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 his Baths on the sth November, EVERT morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. 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 2/6. (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, £4 45., 52 tickets. Boys, ls. on Saturday morning. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Harbour Board Offic3, Auckland, Ist November, 1877. The following extract from the " New Zealand Gazette" is published for general information, J. T. BOYLAN. Chairman, AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD BY-LAW APPROVED. Normanby, Governor. ORDER IN COUNCIL. At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-third day of October, 1877. Present: His Excellency the Governor in Council. Whereas the Auckland Harbour Board, acting under delegated powers, has made the By-law contained at the foot hereof; and it is expedient to approve of the same : Now, therefore, in pur suance and exercise of all powers and authori ties vested in me by '"The Marine Act, 1867," and " The Harbour Boards Act, 1870," or either of them, I, George Augustus Constantine, Marquis of Normanby, the Governor of New Zealand, do hereby, with the advice and consent of the Executive' Council of the colony, approve of the following By-law, made by the Auckland Har bour Board:— In pusuanoe and exercise of the power and authorities vested in the Auckland Harbour Board, the said Board do hereby make the fol lowing By-law: 1. This By-law shall come into operation and take effect on and after the Ist day of November 1877, 2. It shall not be lawful for any person to moor, anchor, or leave, or suffer to remain in any part of the Port of Auckland, any timber, except in such places as may be from time to time set apart by the Auckland Harbour Board for such purpose. 3. The word "timber' in this By-law shall include and mean any raft of sawn timber, round or square piles, spars, baulk timber, and any other floating article net propelled by sails, oars, or steam. 4. It shall not be lawful for any person to moor or anchor any boat or vessel in any of the places set apart for mooring such timber as aforesaid. 5. For the present purpose of this By-law, and subject to such alteration as the Harbour Board may hereafter make, the said Board hereby set apart as places for Mooring Timber all that portion of Freeman's Bay westward of a line drawn from the Blockhouse to Acheron Point up to a distance of one chain's length from the shore or highwat- r mark; all that portion of Mechanics' Bay Intake westward of a line drawn from a white post on the Sea-wall to another white post on the railway embankment up to a distance of half a chain's length from the shore or highwater mark ; all that portion of the foreshore, on the North Shore of Auckland harbour, within a line drawn due south from the old Magazine site to the Sandspit, and thence due west to Depot Point. 6. All timber brought into the Port of Auck land shall, within twelve hours after arrival, unless prevented by stress of weather, be branded or marked in a legible and distinctive manner, so that the owner or person responsible for its care shall be known, and shall be moored in the places aforesaid, or such other places as may be substituted therefor. 7. Any person offending agaimt any or either of the provisions of this By-Jaw, or failing or neglecting to comply with the provisions hereof, shall he liable to a penalty not exceeding £5, in addition to any sum of money, costs and charges, and rent which may be incurred under this By-law. 8. It shall be lawful for the Harbour Master, or any person acting under hi 3 authority, to take charge of, and thereafter moor in any of the places provided for keeping timber, any timber not in actual transit which maybe found in such prohibited part of the Port of Auckland, and retain and keep the same until all costs and charges incurred in relation thereto shall be paid. 9. It shall not be lawful for any person to remove any timber so taken charge of and impounded until all charges upon the same are fully paid. 10. It shall be lawful for the Harbour Master, n addition to any sum of money which he may have paid, or expenses which he may have been put to for taking charge of and mooring such timber, or which may be a reasonable charge if done by his own boat's crew, to demand and receive the sum of threepence per week for every fractional part of such timher as may have been taken charge of as aforesaid, and the said Harbour Master shall duly account to the said Board for all moneys so coming into his hands. FORSTER GORING, Clerk of the Executive Council.



Theatre g^fij&fife Royal. Proprietor .. _.. J. DeLias THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING NOV. 7, COMBINATION! MISS MARY L. YOUNG, AND ME. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH ! In Byron's Drama. THE LANCASHIRE LASS ! Ruth Kirbv Miss M. L. Young A Party by the name of) _ ilr< c> wheatleigh Johnson > TO-MORROW, BENEFIT OF MISS MARY L. YOUNG, EAST LYNNE (By special request). FRIDAY EVENINGP-h-Teof Wales' Birthday GRAND BILL!! Shakespeare's Solendid Comedy, KATHERINE AND PETRI. CHIO. Katherine __lis. .1. L. Young Petruchio Mr. C. Wheatleigh. To conclude with the Grand Biirl«sque, TIIE BRIDE OF ABYDOS. SATURDAY BVENING, Last Night cv Mis.. Yocng Engagement. MONDAY EVENING— Engagementof Ma. Morton' Tavares and Mrs Morton Tavares (MissSurtees), la a Series e_ New and Legimate Comedies. Prices of admission :— Dress Circle, is ; Stasis, 2s 01: Pit, One Shillmg. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, wnere seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.15. r <si (h _g -f mF<Fi _ ■ OF' -.-' ._4 44) J-444 FFoFy phTTDTE LLOWS' DEMONSTRATION. Under the Patronage of the District Officers. TO CELEBRATE THE UNFURLING OF THE NEW BANNERS QFTHE FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD INTENT LODGES, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 0, 1877. ' Procession, will leave Queen-street for the Domain at 9.30 a.m. Members of all Lodges in the District are invited to attend. DINNER at the Cook-str .et Hall, at «1 o'clock. BALL at the Lome-street Hall, at 0 o'clock. P.P.G.M. T. Cole, M.C. Double Tickets, 7s. lid. OWEN MAIION, Secretory Demon.tratioa Committee. fO~ OBS O N BAN D. CHORAL HALL. CONCERT AND BALI, THURSDAY, Nov. 3- Under the Patronage of Major Lusk, Com manding the Auckland District; Captain Isaacs, Cavalry Captain Burns, Artillery Captain Anderson, Engineers Captain Derrom, Victorias Captain Mowbray, Scottish Capt .in Morrow, No. 3 Co. Captain Dignan, Hobsons Captain Le Koy, Naval Brigade Who have kindly consented to their respective corps attending in uniform. Double Ticket (to admit lady and gentleman only), 45.; Single Ticket, 2s. 63. : obtainable from Messrs. Callnan and Geary, Queen-street, ■ Mr. Fiynn, stationer, Wellcsley-street; Gover nor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street; Mr. Yates, Parnell; Mr. Little, Thi.tle Hotel; the Secre taries of the various Volunteer Companies; and from any member of the Hohson Company. Doors open at 7.15 ; Overture at S o'clock. J; CHRISTOPHER, ■Secretary. ■ TNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. THE CONCERT by the CHORAL SOCIETY, In aid of this"Fund, will take place in the Hall, Symonds-street. on TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, When will be performed an adaptation of Racine's Tragedy, ATHALIE MUSIC BY MENDELSSOHN). The Rev. R. S. Hassaro has kindly consented to read the Dramatic Passages. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 35., 25., Is., may be had from Messrs Upton and Co., or from any member of the Choral Society's Committee, or the Famine Committee. Plan of the Hall at Upton and Co.'s, where all 3s. tickets may be numbered for reserved saatr. ■TJTT ILL SHORTLY APPEAR, FRENCH & CO.'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NEW SEASON'S TEAS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES. AUCKLAND COLLEC 0 AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the U-Hversity of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February. 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR "MACRAE, • Head Master. TCfi D U C A T JHO"N A __ MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-stveets), begs to inform her Mends 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 iD elusive. -vr o tTce of reiovTl. 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 his 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 ls ; Dancing, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. /NRASS FOR Tiie; (JUiinxa-A \JT magnificent lot of Cow-feed (Lucerne) may be had for the mowing.—Apply to W.8,, at this office.