The Evening Star.

Vol. YIH-STo. 2,400.

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

PRICE : OJTE PENNY.



-^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. F OE SYDNEY DIRECT, The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, W". Cakgill, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above port on or about FRIDAY' 30 th November, carrying Mails and passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. egu la r monthly X|3>|§g£ '&\i STEAM COMMUNICATION ■SSsss^^Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain IjOGAN, may be expected here again about the 21th of December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16. Qneen-street. Auckland, November 27, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. h<^^ YVANAKA .. On arrival English Mail. — Tahanaki Tuesday. 4th, 8 p.m. 7 am. Wellington Friday, 7th, 10 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 'Wanaka.. Tuesday, 11th, 12noon. 11.5 a.m. ■FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen jfjSEET Wharf. EHawea .. Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m. ■FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (prom Queen-street Wharf. ■Rotobua.. Tuesday, 4th, 4 p.m. — FORJtUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. "Hawea .. JMonday, 10th, 4p.m. — I «*" Cargo must be alongside one hour before rtime of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares: available until :23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «a&*. /CHRISTMAS EXCURSION jsliy^Svy TO THE WEST COAST The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAWEA ■Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranga (14th), Poverty Bay (15th), Napier (16_th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, • 22nd, calling at Bluff on the ■following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Vireak sea,-Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 48 hourg, 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 eaye for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthimr List will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers ■should therefore book before that date, a3 the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. oiabl^ QTE AM TO THE WADE Jgggl O AND PUHOL The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave ■as under:— Auckland for Wade: Wade for Auckland : 'Thursday, 29th, 10 a.m. Thurg., 30th, 12.30 p.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. T>AKLIAMENTARY RATES 4|||g||;_tr TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fatses of 3s. 'flach, 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 & SON. «sa&^ Tjl )R THE HOT SPRINGS, uQSg; X? M AHUR ANGI, MATAKANA, -^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MLLBANK, 'Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and ■Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Maburangi every Thursday and Saturday •at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. 'From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with iit a shipping note. For freight or paßsageapply c tO gEY & gQ^ -^^^CJTEAM TO AND FROM Jg||2>s-O RIVERHEAD TWICE N*Ba3SeSS' DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leave as under:— ■, From Auckland :• , From Riverhead; *.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. •s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. «S&fe^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,|§|g||g;ks WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ■a-RATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY . Rawson, will leave Helensville everj luesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Wargaville m he return trips every Wednesday . >and Friday no i aing s tide. __ _. , fassen.TT, t eave Aucldand, per 'LILY, ot Mot>da*-s x, i Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., anc argooi- '.toad v/s and Fridays. r J. CASEY & SON Red Offlce^JWliarf^ ' IQ«^. WFAIKATO STEAM JNAV^I ■SM&Z, W GATION & COAL MININC " COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME~TABLBI <r, Mercer to Cambridge. <rer steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, am Friday, at daylight . ~ Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, am Friday, 1 p.m. Pn , . Newcastle to Hamilton. r er steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, am Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. p Newcastle to Alexandra. *^r steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesdaj and Friday, 1 p.m. ■_, Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer, rer steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, an< Saturday, at 8 a.m. i» o .. Hamilton to Newcastle, "aily, at 10 a.m. ■p. . Alexandra to Newcastle. *^er steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, an oaturday, at 6 a.m. d»P£ R.F s '•—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 3s aeck,2B. ; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexai <«a, cabin, 65., deck, 4s. FRANZ SCHKRFF, Secretary, 15th November, 1877.



■ j Jp oli L°NDON DIRECT ' i^, Tne only regular trader and favourite clipper ship . I CITY OF AUCKLAND, , Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George ; kalls, having commenced to ioad, and secured I the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above r I on or about DECEMBER 24, 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. ' L «jpfe».{Sl TEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM i NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any £«&* 7s-6d- Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Wednesday, 5 p.m. Durham—Thursday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Friday. 6 p.m. Durham —Saturday, 10 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 3 p.m. Durham— Friday, 3 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 7 p.m. Return Tickets, issued to and from the 1 names, by steamers Durham and Lalla Rookh, from 28th November to 3rd December, at Single Fares. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for newboiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. «§Sfflte^ XT 1011 RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MA3STGONUI. The 5.3. 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 4 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 FRIDAY 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 :— Friday, 30th November "Wednesday, sth December Monday, 10th December Friday, 14th December AVednesday, 19th December Monday, syth December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. A. McGRKGOR. Manager. i-=i~3K "CURST SHIP FOR LON- Hifcg&ftZ&t^ Tlie magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Aur.D, Commander. This vessel, having most of her cargo 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 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. November 24,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices or the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., ) and Co. _ —?^TT T7IXCURSION TRIP ri-Ns^rtV Ii ON THE 'TOS|&§gpg\ WAITEMATA. rjijjg Auckland and North Shore Ferry Comp s any;s AiNui will leave the Ferry T at 1.30 p.m. on SATUR DAY, December Ist, for a Cruise in the Harbour, calling at Glen Orchard. Fares-ONE SHILLING. H> w> HEATH> Manager. ~KI TTI O R SALE, ; A SCREW STEAMER, mni iffiUJgßaa 28 Tons Register, . Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply a d itk:;en * Land Agent. W A J U X U' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— v nv Nov. 28-Wed., 10 a.m. 28-Wed., 3 p.m. Dec Dec. l-Saturday, 2 p.m. l-Saturday, C p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. . Weather and other circumstances Perm'tu*? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. bibbir.s Auction Mart will be attended to^ r< _^ '■ -ijSsis^?^^ oNj££E KAIPAI*A-. Theß-S' X I N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka ' and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, 7 every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on 1 VVFOTPo drt yAlbert direct, every Thursday morn "ffiK&SSSS^S" Auckland per LTLY at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays,, and for Poit and for Port Albert on Mondays. -nrn-K-rn a v ■ &ST This Service commences on MONDAY, J th May< J. CASEY & SON. k=E3*«^ CSTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND <ssssas£ss ßrp.ttE THAMES. i The £aßt and R OTOMAHANA, - A Fakquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— 4 Wednesday. 28th November, 6.30 p.m. Thursday, 29th November. 7 p.m. Saturday, Ist December, la.m. r ' Saturday, Ist December, 12 noon Twice this day. A From Thames— Thursday, 29th November, 12 noon Thiirsday, 29th November, 12 midnight (Twice this day.) Saturday. Ist December, 6 a.m. a I^ ri .^ljt ? e^r.sp.m. Agents.



xsW^V rpHE NEW ZEAL AN I J^lO^x JL SHIPPING- COMPANY j|||||g||^. (LIMITED i Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. I London Branch : 81, Bishopsgate-street within ! THE COMPANY'S FLEET I connsts of:— . ! Tons. Tons, jTheHURUNUI ..1051 The WAIKATO .. 105 c MATAURA..B9B WAIMATE ..115/ OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1055 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 113 C WAITARA .. 883 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIII36 RANGITIKI 1227 | These magnificent clippers are of the highes class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided with ! bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale \is most liberal. Second-class and steerage i accommodation is all that can be desired, and I the ships are commanded by experienced mas ! ers. The Company also charters ships of ths hig hes 1 class as. required, and vessels are despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo,, can be made at the Head Office, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. rfs^g. T3ASSEN^ERS rLINE~OF ,JaSiO|^ JT packets to new zea —KUj-uw-iiißg Owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., at, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by 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 tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ORUICKSHANK fe CO.. i OR WAIUKU. "^SasS^ The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga t From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. 29—Thursday, 11.45 a.m. 29—Thursday, 4 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, 53; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehungaor Newmarket. EDWIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premisfs, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _ oo^ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made -rgßf Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES WWj In every Branch at Lowest "P**- o f Auckland Prices! ~~~~~ The Trade. V Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. B ■AUGEH, PARNELL. WAENO.CK BEOTHE RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U.R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creeic. Office .. .. Durham-3trect. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bgiveru Bones purchased at from £5 to £0 per ton. m <T. s a N I) E 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. lil r~ I N <T 1 • COMMISSION AGENT, SnORTLAND-STREET. Cl R-ES ■ H SHI. MEN T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES J3LAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, fi^, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK. 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 co3t £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-3treet, 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 \'n Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all pa Us of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or auburbs. E B H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREKT. MELDRUM & SON, TAILORS AND .-**. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus iimß&l tomers for past favours, informs them ffespsjg and the public that they have Removed Tg&F to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. JjJ-ELDRUM & OON, Shortland-btreet. J" AND J" SOPP ET, 9 Freeman' 3 Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Anokianri. OT' ¥. WEBSTER, JL\^* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 13 «3UEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. <TJ«-!rt t.ho TTnion Rank) PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS' Importers of Paperhangings, Sorim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, I<Tench Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sa3hes : Doors. Sec. Glass cut to size, and carefullj packed.-95 & 97, QUSEN-STREET. TURKISH BATHS TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water i 3 now laid on in ful force, and the Proprietor intends to give th( Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, fron: 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain Plunge, and Douche -Baths. Bathers brinj their own towels. N.B.—-In addition to Thursday, the Baths wil be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings foi 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 ai Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 4s. 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. HAS. L~^\ V E R BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyber Park. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimate yen for Town and Country work.



) Estate and Commission Agent, ' g X R. RANDERSON, & § O•■ —2— § > Bank and Insurance.Shares, ' d Gold Mining Shares, g o Freehold, and other Property, > ' 2 Bought and Sold on a g Commission. -H S —H— ; Mortgages, Loans. Sec, <J ; pf arranged. * g No .Charge_to Lender. e| § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, d M Auckland. .w | Land and Investment Agent. £\ RGA NS ! 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). ~KT E W S U M M E R GOODS. J. M. MCLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Eas Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)! will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(x~s;^:scsts: 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. - _ _ _ _ _ • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. TV/T R. T. TRA F* 0 a-i\ SURGEON Wakefikld- DENTIST, Qmil^ street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rtlfirsia] Teftth ffrom O»o to » Full Sett A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvEßsrrr of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. O E L L I N G OFF.' 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. AhKew& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A O PECIALTY ssr WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -«» 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 n mention for saving time. "XACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING *J HOUSE Anglesea-strket, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened Ihe above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. HW A 1^ T 7e 9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINS MIT H. In order to meet his increasing trade, 11. 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. GfUTHRIE & 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. £S" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, [Established 1858.] WJ, MAR X 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. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. I Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on ! Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas ! and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or uncut), at reasonable rates. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruler and r 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 Evening Star office Wyndham-street. I \ RISE JUPITER A.ND SNUFF THE J J\. MOON! 1 Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER ■ LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, direct from > thk United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. 1 Queen-Btreet. L O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, • Opposite United Service Hotel, s 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 Kuaranteed. Prices moderate. I Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. s The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. __ ff. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and ap wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W Aitken, Shortland-3treet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, a . the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. MONEY to LEND in large or smal Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply t( Mr. LAISHLEY, 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 smal sums at a moderate rate of Interest.- Jackaoa and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or smal sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CjO- Jl\- OPERATIVE BUILDING ANE INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93 r Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities o! Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £2( to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- «„_ w^-v Total amount ing over er vveelc- 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' repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretory. Boots \ Boots i i Boots i i i dissolution of partnership. D. N. CAJBTER (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. $3L Note the Address— D. W. Carter, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOK TO MESSRS B. TONES AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. FyiHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, A- AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishe3 respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Weddinc} and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.— Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. /»v v^tf^N /^ AX E. *^sKs2BmfcssL! TO BREEDERS OF RACEHORSES, / X V J*]n>( HUNTERS, HACKS. Sw^ssse^sigjggS^SEßrTßOTTlNG HORSE.S, and USEFUL CATTLK. The Powerful Thorough-bred Entire " AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred «-cods, breeders are solicited to see "Akeake"and his stock and not to bo cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgmentbr experience of the Equus. Terms :—Sinfflo Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. each; Three Mares, £3 15s. each. Groomage 2s. Gd. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse m the Colony was got by "Akeake." T_, „,,,„ OWEN CURRAX McGEE. Otabuhn. - y^j^, npHE Thorou! h ' SPRIG 0F SHI ( fin c" this Season at the Farm of theu .fi< f.a travel the surrounding cali n< ucem oiltors), as follows:— ■ Monday—Pokeno and C.. en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Jt-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. S3, For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. I^TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3i MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand ■Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business a1 the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping ane Insurance Agents. From long experienc* acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a positior to ofter special advantages to Colonists in theh business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. T;<inflon. November Ifi. IR7R. ' TVYEiNG AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1864.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed ii colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk anc Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and p trished '. Al Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed ; Children's Dresses of al materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls Falls, &c, dyed and dressed; Damask Curtaini or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feather! dyed in any shade, and curled equal to new Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Glove! cleaned at 6d. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned sje dyed in ani shape. All colours warranted fast. .Edgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East. ' K. SKINNER • BUILDER, CARPENTER, ANI JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE All Branches of the Building Trade exenutei by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Offic Fittings. &c. Src. E Si C N A B • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. ti^r Shipping Supplied. *® T> C L A R X SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunqa. EOR.GE A X E R £ Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow.



-TOHN J - HOUSE, LAND, AND !" GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, - Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable t for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. i- CULTIVATED FARMS, PABTLY IMPROVED FARMS, 1 HOUSES, C TTAGES, a And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and ~ Suburbs. All of whicJ* can be dealt with on most reason able terms. 1 No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. f Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the ' BookMg of Passengers. RC. GR EE 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. conductfid at Private Residences,, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, al3O Surveys of , Land and House.--; Compensation Clansais vahied , 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 contrraci); Registers kept of Houses, Shops. Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and che 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. Kr\ (~i ■ ]i Out-door » V>. VJTREEN WOOD,. j> Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM- X 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.; 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. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received1 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 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 Drnry .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, . Sept. 6, 1877. "OAY OF ISLANDS; COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ON BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON. Makageh. "Waikato Coal Company*. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAYTON Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU -1 ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yarda.. 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 (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 56 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ 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. __^ "AIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS', CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINTK, specially prepared for Ceflmg and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks- &c^ &c ! ]STew Season's Teas "THE CUP THAT CHEERS- —. Pure Teas—the beat that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ $ tt>. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 ¥» ft). 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ ft. • 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $» ft. ! On Parcels of 6lbs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. [ SPLENDID COFFEE* only 1/8 ® Ib. i Refined Sugars and General Groceries- I of the Best Quality. 1 . : FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. [ FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). - None can undersell us unless they supply inr ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— j FRENCH & CO., 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, 1 People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 3 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. s ' «j Branch Stores :—MARY-STRKET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBHAILS. TAIT BROTH E.R S - 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 a and prices sent free by post. Inspection mvi ted - Tt V SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. \ W % ff /b.DEL'EAU\s\ § g tJ- H § ISI AUCKLAND. )g\ . § MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND 01 MEASUREMENT, • *



~\~ OTIC E. The LIBRARY of the Young Men's Christian Association will he CLOSED frora the lfcSto the loth December, for the purpose of issuing a New Catalogue. la the roeantimc, the Co#V* mittee request the menibe?3 to send in their* Books to the Librai-ian not later tha.i the 30tU instead THOS?, BUDDLE, __ Hon. Sec. SOFTH BRITISH INSURANCE C O M P ANY CAPITAL, £l,000,00(% Buildixgo- of every description ais-d! Contents Insured. Wool firem- Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. • • Vessels, Freight,. Gold. Grain, Gey*, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from -icodoD, the Colonies; A'Sierica, China, Maviriti'io, the Island fee- Lew ksv Current Rates Head Omce^'ihtiskland. A. BOARDMAN,, _ Manages. ON CJ A L 3 r 11 cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMSS (Bsrarand in Cloth) 10 t , CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD,. 2b Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BAKING POWDER. T." H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET &: VULCAN LANE. |1O() TONS FE-OUE, in Sacks 40 tons FLOURi 50's and 100's 8 „ OATMEAD. 20 „ SHARPS-' 30 „ POTATOES- T. H. HALL &. CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Xft O R SALE TO ARRITEIex: ' HERO': FIR S T OF THE NE¥ SEASON ENGLISH HOPS. & packets 1877 Choice Mid KentiGolding Hops i „ „ Fine Sussex- Hops 4 „ „ Fine Kent Hops -6 ~ „ Tcismanian Hops -10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt.. GEO. W. BINNEY. H. M.~15*° ADGATI!- FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRITGGIS^r. SYMONDS-STREET,. Begs to inform the Medical profession, hi 3 friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as 'Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, cembined with accuracy in dispensing Pure JJrugs, etc,, to mei'it a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs- respectfully to call the attention of those-that havo. not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend- To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith- . fully and with Pure Drugs,, viz: K-Wattfs Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great, beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), "Watts Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watts-Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and. Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses,. Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine,. Davie's Antibilious Pill", Nes. land 2. Sole Proprietor aa td. Maskhtfacturer : H. M, BROADGATJC, LATE " WATTS-." SYMONDS - STREET^ ■WHRHFEISD B R O S. Htghsst Cask Price given for ALE anu PORTER BOTTLES. "Whangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. cutting: x4:q,oqo weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November,. 1877. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING. \J HOUSE AND RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former ; patrons that this-favourite old resort Iti NOW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have l"°,en, 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 Waikato Trains,, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. A UCKLAND AND . NEWCASTLE; j^L RAILWAY. =.™^ WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND-. , On Thursday and Friday, November 29th arscL : 30th, Single Tickets issued at Newcastle ior ; - Auckland, will be available return up to and; ■ including Monday, 3rd December. By order. A. V. MACDONALT),. Genex-al Manager.. MR. FAULDEIt, Sole Contractor to th® City Council fcr the Emptjing of Earths Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have thesaia places attended to, eitheif weekly, fortnightily,,OT otherwise, can have the 3ame done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with $he In&pector of Nuisancss, . City Council Oi?3ce Queen-street. /^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TBIBER The Undersigned are selling; SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at li* VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building timber of all kisses, at lowes Wood Turning in all its Branches.—Chai Legs and Bas&s, Table, Bed, aad Sofa Less, a very low rates. Price LisSs on application THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, Is, surance Buildings. XT" AIP AE A RAIL\V A. Y. To ensnre dispatch, all Goods for the 1< .ipara District should be received at Riverhea.rt by the Railway at least forty-eight hours, Wt'ore the departure of the steamer from Hjei^nsville. If Consignees would kindly insisA on this beinj^ rione, uviciv disappointment r-tiro^ld be saved them., A. V % MAODONALD, general