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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY-



,^^^"l7loß SYDNEY AND MEL- BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logax, may be expected here again on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th iustant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICESHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 8, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki nelson", picton. wel- LINGTON, LYTT^LTON. AND POET CHALMERS, ff.om Manuka a. Steamship. Date of Sailing. 1 . . ; TARANAKIi Thursday, Bth, 10.30 a.m..1 9.15 a.m. Wax aha.. Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m.' 12 noon. Taupo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m.) 3.-15 p.m. Well'ngtqh Wednes., 21st, 8.30 a.m. 7 a.m. Hawea .. Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m.1 12 noon. Waxaka .. IgOn arrival English Mail. I — I _ I FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, iNATiIR. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, axd PORT CHALMERS, feoii QtTEE?7 -Ij■ " f Hawea ..j Thursday, loth, 4 p.m. — Taupo Thursday, 29th, 4 p.m. — I [ FOR RUSSELL. BAY OP ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m.! — Taupo Monday, 26th, Sp.m.j — FOR SYDNEY, from Queex-street Wharf. ROTOtKtJA.. Tuesday, 20th\ 2 p.m. csg~ Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. *^s>S>£-^ ITI OR RUSSELL, WANGA ,^^^^-lj ROA, AND MANGOXUI. The'S.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 P.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bookeu and small parcels urepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after A p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGASJBI AND MA.NGAPAI 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 6d ; Steerage, os. 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 :— Monday. 12th November Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 28th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. i\. Mnft'R.KffOT?.. ManasrPT. «!&k&^ "OARLIAM ENTARY RATES ,||||||^ JL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CiTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at SINGLE Fawes 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. .T. CASEY & SON. *CYsfe^ Tj! >R THE HOT SPRINGS, jgpxiS*-' ■(:■ MA HUP. ANG-T. MATAKANA, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANXE MILBA.MK, Captain Kaspbk, will sail as under :— Atjcklaxd aztd Eov Spbtxs-3. From Auekjaiid every Ttiesdpy, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. " From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahotbawgi. For Mahnranpri every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahnrangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawait, and Omaha. Foa- Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut a shinping note. For freight or passage & gQ^ THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, AKATAPU, MAUNG-AWHARE, and DAR 6AVILLE. TllG 5.3 MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox. will leave Heiensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargavllle m he retuin trips every Wednesday andFrida-r -norninsrs tide. Pa3sen-;r t eave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Monda-^ a i Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo Of Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Ked Office. Wharf. TO AND FROM J2£3!£^"^ RIVERHEAD TWICE ■^sss^&& DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as ander :— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini_3 p.n, S.s. Gemini- & Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave HelensvilJe as under:— For Otamatea. calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng"s tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~-^xtt^ * -ir £3T This Service commences on MONDAY, th May- J. CASEY & SON. «a*fe^ T'STAIKATO STEAM MAVT llksjeskE VV gation & coal mining (limited). time; table i 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, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, lhursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. yRANZ SCHSRFF> Secretary. Fort>street, 2Cth September. 1877. 1T' OR LONDON DIRECT- The well-known clipper barque £%£»**£&£% COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 744 tons register, Capt. William Esson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the < tn November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freieht or T>assasre apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents. W A r U X U* T eP'B* OREGON Will leave for Waiukn as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 10—Saturday, 8 a.m. 10—Saturday, 1 p.m. Single Faros, 3s 6d ; Return, as. Weather and other circutiiKinneisß ppimiitiiiK lOrderH U> collect, Good? !f ft ai \tr. ' . >n--'i A/iCtiim Mart wiil be attended to ar. h. rob.



i Q TEAM COMMUNICATION J^ll^So BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'SE^;^2^:THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— i Thursday, Bth November, 4 p.m. \ Friday, 9th November, at 5.30 p m. Saturday, 10th November, 5 p.m. From Thames- Friday, 9th November. 6.45 a.m. Saturday, 10th November, 9.30 a.m. ; Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. TIHI E T ABLE. j From Auckland — j Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight j 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 J. EDWARDS, Agent. I : TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coronmndel — Durham—Thursday, 5 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent. g^mHAMES 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 &ny other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. ! jgg^.]£[l OR W A I U X U. ■^^^ The S.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Wainkti as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 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, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i 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 prompt dispatch. A. CUNTSmfGHAM, Onehnnga or Newmarket. ~^T^7 TjIIRST WOOL SHIP FOR j|g|gP^ JO LOXDOX. 3^^»^^^ The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, W. C. Auld. Commander. This vessel, having most of her ear«o engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyayre, of&vs a rare opportunity to passengers visiting Kngland. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. * For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Sa.vill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31, 1577. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLCIIA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be ai'ranared at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., J and Co. TT^OB LONDON DIRECT. #?^#^:f|<^ TO FOLLOW THE BARQUE The only regular trader ana favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to load, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about December 24. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZffiALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. TdTaRQUE COLUMBUS ■^jjSS^Hg*; All Accounts against the barque B^g^"^3^ Columbus must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by 10 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 10th inst., Jor they cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 7th November, 1877. ~K JL T N consequence of FRIDAY j-hS^^^S^. JL being a Holiday, the s.s. 'tQMW^NS.ARGYLE will leave Queen- UM^i^^^'street Wharf at 7 p.m. for E!gfrteßSggfe?B COROMANDEL. A. McGRFGOR, Manager. ~ki "El O R SALE, <j6^^^^^ ~ A SCREW STEAMER, *&&*&&£?&iwm 28 Toas Register, Built in 1374 Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITIvEis, Land Agent. ~K Jk AUCKLAND AND .'-L>3v^V -£3- NORTH SHORE STEAM Ktm^-^^^FERRY CO. (LIMITED.) RACES ! ! RACES ! ! RACES ! ! Prince of Walks' Birthday. The Ferry Steamers TAINUI, TAKAPUNA, and DEVON PORT. Will Leave the Ferrr Tee every 20 minutes during the day for North Shore. The p.s. TE AROHA Will Leave every hour for StokVs Point. H. W. HEATH, Manager. ST-i" The Takapuxa will be specially laid on on'l HURSDAY, the Bth instant, for the Con veyance of Horses entered for the Races. First trip at 9 a.m. H.W.H. r-Ki TmX.CURSIO "XT : ec**"^^* FKIDAY, 9th NOVEMBER. Prince of Wales Birthday. PUTI XI, WAIHEKE. The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave the Queen-street Wharf, at 9 a.m.. for the above beautiful Bay, on the above date, calling at J. EDWARDS. *K3<*^ TjIXCURSION TO RIVER -I^2Cg^*'Jill HEAD ox FRTDAY, Nor. 9, •ffissssss*- (p r i nco of Wales' Birthday). t> i Tho p.f. L TuY w'll '•'■''■'• •-'■ i-30, returning sanio cay. Return Tic&et^ ;'«*. | j. casl.l & sun.



DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1831.] 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 Drosses dyed or cleaned i and hot pressed ; Children's Dresses of all ! materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers dvedin any shade, and curled equal to new; i Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves ! cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned c? dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. ! Edgar & Company, | "Wellesley-st. East. ; C U L P A N o PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, attd ' ORGAN TUNER, REPATRKK AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), WAKEFIELD STREET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL V V ® 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 & 97, QUKEN-STR^ET. m R. G I L L M AN, JL c CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onbhttnga, 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 pramptly 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 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 Smiri ays. ABNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFAC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland- Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. W" H. S X I N N E R, 9 BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. Ail Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. &r.. f^ E O R G E AK£ RS, HjJT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas}? and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or nnoiit). ftt reasonable rntp.R. AY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opi'osite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. 7T~ R- M c N A B, \JT® Wholesale and Retail FAM IL V GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £2T S II I P P I N G S U P P L I E D. *ER ''-'-"""'-."*■■,.■•-.-- „ . .■-—•;■" '"■ •">■'. ■'! ':'"• '- *•/'*'**'" *~ ■''- -_;^-->"-/"■'' '"'""• "f TGTAVLNG succeeded in pleasing the fj~H 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 ag v,p c have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it tvill bo appreciated. JOHN* "SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. JLo 4 4 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. PHILLIPPS & DON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A LAP.GE AND VAEIKD ASSORTMENT OP P APERHAN GIN GS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. S3, NSW 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, See, &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon'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 REL AN D 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. Coiin.tr." orders promptly executed. Good.-; shipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERB, 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 Ini mediate cash remittances returned atsatisfao tcry rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturer.?. An«>kls.nrt. T> ~C L A~~~~R K^ SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. Boots i Boots i • Boots i\ i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he 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, $31, Note the Address— D. ST. Carter, 1 15 O O T M A X E 11, ■ Xl-;XT IX.IOK 2 0 MLSSRn B. TOXKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET.



Estate and Commission Agent, g T R. RANDERSON, £ | <J * -~- . § J5 Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, 2 2s Freehold, and other Property, 2 £ Bought and Sold on 3 £ Commission. -H MOETGAGESrLOASS. &C, << pi- arranged. p H No Charge to Lender. c| y _— ;> § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, d __pq_ Auckland. p Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S ! AEGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. : Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Waeehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). i s v m m c r~g~o ods. i J. M. McLACHLAN, "218, Queen-street, Has Just ImJ-oeted, pee 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLIK TKRY )( are very NEW SUMMSR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY )( will bo Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Jbcrsoc :=:;=;;=: 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. HW A IT E c 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, 217, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. T> F. W E B S T E R, $[\)a wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: il3 Queen-street, Auckland, rNT«irt the. Union Rank* M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fethbbstontiaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM 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 Knsrlish and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. W~TL L I A M M O II G A N, SADDLER axd HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Ef TABT.ISIIED 12G5.1 W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles: a large and elegant assortment of Bridloa, 'Whips,"Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the tirnrjs. Also, Made to Order:—Trap. Bug^y, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &C, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. £ZT Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TOT AMILTON, WAI KAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, 1 Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. 6ST Agent: Auckland Evening Star. 0 EES H SHIPMENTS gi _^___ CSO CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, fi®. FOUR DOOBS FKOJI THE UK lON BANK. [Established 1858.] •\rr J, marks, ? f & 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. E~~iT~w~ in auger. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _ O o^ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made prgg-a Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES *n every Branch at Lowest «?«*» of Auckland Prices 1 The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept, Agent for the Evening Star. c augerT parnell. j^l.o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER.', Opposite United Service Hotel, Welleslky-strep.t. 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 cash. . nn g- s a n d c s, JL © SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. R I N G~ • COMMISSION AGENT, Shortlanp-strbet. 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 PINE, specially prepared for Oefltng and Flooring, at Loav Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &C, &O^ &C^ JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a lo^ felt requirement of Vi.jjfora to Hanvlton. .7. G. .1 <c~s < has <>n*'n<>d iheafiOMj. ' 'ravr -li»'ft met-: r.-il ■:! mi/hour ou 1 arrival oc Steamer. Oomlortuble acommodu tioa. Cimrges nicaciate.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— g. Rfng, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large su:u o 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 interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. l|yf ONEY TO LEND, in large or small JLyJL sums.—S. Vuilc, Commission Agent, Short!and-strect. next the Post-office. ikX O T I C~* E. 1$ MESSES. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in tha above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LA MB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .- per 3b. Fore-quarters Mutton -,-_ 2£d. „ Leg 3 and Loins 4d. „ Boiling1 Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef _ 4d. „ PrimeCutßeef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. ~ Dairy-fed Pork od. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per 100ms. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. POTTER & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— 400 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 Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Colman'sD.S.F. Mustard 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 24 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, * and J'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, .fee., fee. /HHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER \_J The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST HATES. Have also on hand a very largo :ind superior stock of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kixds, at lowes rates. Wood Ttttsnixg tn alt. its Branches—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Less, 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. ASPEc ' A L T V \gar WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -53* 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. SALE 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 Phices, for a period of Fourteen Days. Goods and Furniture not removed will be Cleared by Auction. It is scspectfully requested that outstanding accounts be paid forthwith, to enable us to close up our Auckland business. S3L The Sale is Now on. CLARKSON & CO., 19S, Queen-street. OTTTH 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, Manasrer. Millinery i MxiXinery \ i MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &C ]M[ RS. Bu.TTERWOETH, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEEN-STSEET, Auckland. Q N g a"~L E. TO ARRIVE A SHIPMENT OF CANTERBURY POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. AN D J. S O P P■ E T, 0 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. c c h I v e~, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and # Bootmakers, in 'thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BE KHIVE, as above. Best Material, used. Onod Fit Warranted. Readoual<lo i'licef. JMLbLDRUM & OON, 3IIOriTLAND-STREET.



RC. GREENWOOD, a OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENEKAL 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 i prompt settlements of all sale accounts and j other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of ■ Land and House* ; Compensation Claims valued I and assessed; Quantities taken and made up ! for intending contractors to public and other works, &c. Sec. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, i always on sale by private contract: Registers j kept of Houses, Shops, Oflices, Allotments, j Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposod of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Rstates undertaken, i Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. ; Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office :—Quekx and Shorthand-streets. 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. R/~i f~^ > Out-door . \y. IXREENWOOD.J Auctioneer, CORNER OF QUE N & SHORTLAND STREETS. T~O H N Q~~CT~P~~P E T, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheop or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, 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. X". CARTER'S WAI- I KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. ASHTON & SON, c HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand I^sixkance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rsoms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with garden, stable, good well, &c. 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 HeUger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated and commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the i land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-screet. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand. Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstai" Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBUfiN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STBE2T, Nli-WTON. — 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. 'W'aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REJIU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. 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. AIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6<L per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 123.6 CL. „ Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaudson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Jf ° T I C E GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEHOPE, 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 hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support. m UB X I S H BATHS! JL 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, every 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, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £1 Is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. WILL SHORTLY APPEAR, FRENCH & CO/8 NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NEW SEASON'S TEAS, AND GENERAL GROCERIES. d iRASS Fin; Til" "iTTTINtf.—A i \~Y niagnin>ci<tlntnr<\>-..-.tW- I (Lnci-vnp)may b*» had for ihe a.owiwj.—--iji'.b' to W.8., ul this fficc.



Theatre <fM?^OkP Royal. Proprietor,l .. "^aasofc^se^S^STiisf R. J. DeLias C3l. BENEFIT ANT) LAST APPEARANCE BUT TWO op MISS MARY L. YOUNG. Tins (THURSDAY) EVENING, Bth NOV., (By special request), Mrs. Henry Wood's Favourite Drama. EAST LYNNE! EAST LYNNE! Or, THE ELOPEMENT. Lady Isabel \ Misg M< l. Young. Madame V me J FRIDAY EVENING Prince of Wales' Birthday, Grand Holiday Entertainment! GRAND BILL!! Shakespeare's Splendid Comedy, ivATHEIUNE AND PETRUCHIO. Katharine Miss M. L. Yoy.g PetruoMo Mr. C. WheaUeign. Toconclude with the Grand Hnrlesque, THE 13IUDH OF ABYDOB. SATURDAY EVENING, Last Night of Miss Young Engagement. MONDAY EVENING— Engagementof M ft. Morton Tavares ancUtiHS Mokton Tavares (iVuss Suriees), In a Series ef New and Legimate Comedies. Prices ov Admission :— _ ■. Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls, 2s Od ; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45 ■ ' 11111 ODDFELLOWS' DEMONSTRATION. Under thk Patronage of the District Officers. TO CELEBRATE THE UNFURLING OF THE NEW BANNERS OF THE FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOOD INTENT LODGES, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. Procession will leave Queen-street for the Domain at 9.3* a,m. Members of all Lodges in the District are invited to attend. DINNER at the Ook-streer, Hall, at 6 o clock. BALL at the Lome-street Hall, at 9 o'olock. P.P.G.M. T. Cole, M.C. Double Tickets: 7s. 6d. Secretary Demonstration Committee. T OVAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIEND -9 A SHIP LODGE, No. 3930., I. O. O. F., M, U., A. D. MEMBERS of the above LODGE are re quested to MEET at the LODGE-ROOM, Lorne street, on FRIDAY, 9th November, at 9 o'clock a.m. sharp. Every Member is requested to attend, to take part in the DEMONSTRATION of UNFURL ING THE NEW BANNER. By order. ALFRED ALEY, N.G. ,-A f;3^ f At il'':: 'V- •"<■'■' N-^-^1 ■ iim T OVAL PAENELL LODGE, No. 4750> 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D. The MEMBERS of the above LODGE are requested to MEET, at the District Chambers, Cook-street Hall, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) MORNING, at a quarter past 9 o'clock, to take part in the DEMONSTRATION of the Fountain of Friendship and Good Intent Lodges. By order. JOHN H. MULLINS, Secretary. T OVAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, JLJ No. 4369, 1.0.0.F.. M.U.. A.D. Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet in the Lodge-room, Cook-street. TO MORROW (Friday), 9th November, at 9 o'clock a.m. sha^p. All members are requested to take part in the Demonstration of Unfurling the New Banner. By order. WM. LEWIS, N.G. "FNDIAN 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. Hassard Ikh kindl - 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 Hah at. opton and Co.'s, where all 3s. tickets may be numbered for reserved seats. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±%_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Uniyersitt of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, I7th July, and oth October, FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. DUCAT ITb~ N A L MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of Jittle- Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. -vrotTcFe o~f removTiZ, Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupil?, s^nd th« general public, rhat h>- lias Unmoved to IT tbiitin-strrt-t; i};.h» «.■* to t>r. Mn'iii.'w1!, i huKilt, Kid M-xt to Mr. ptoim 'ey. ij.rijuiid i.i the breu-.-h ■ h-tiyuauie i«nd Literature, at iii 3 gwu OV pupil's reaidcuoe. Schools visited.