The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII —N a 2,375.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY. OCTOBER 30, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY..



-SSMW DEGULAR MONTHLY «*3Eil&'j£w STEAM COMMUNICATION «S_____-_-S6* between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Loo-iN, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. October 2-1,1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel lington, lyttelton, and port .. CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Train. Wanaka.. Saturday, 3rd, 7 a.m. — Taranaki Thursday, Sth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wanaka ..! Tuesday, 18th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taupo ... Saturday. 17th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Hawea .. Monday, 26th, 12 noon, 11.0 a.m. WAnaula .. On arrival English Mail. — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen street Wharf. Hawea ..Thursday, 15th, 4 p.m. — Taupo . ..'Thursday, 29th, -lp.m. — l_ [ ■ ffOSt NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (FROM C-P3--EN-STREET WIIARF. BOTCtt-UA... Tuesday. Cth, sp.m.| — I I FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Bawba .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m. — Taupo Monday, 2Cth. 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf, Rotorua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — «-Sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «-^~&w TSTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,j|||g|> JJ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The-s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked aud small parcels prepaid at the Office on tho Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The e-8. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL." The B.S. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To oonnect with tbe s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The S-fl. ROWENA will leave a3 follows :— Friday, 2nd November Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday. 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A- McftKEOOR. Manager. -£&?*--. "OARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIVERHEAD. *«__F?_S__Ss' . The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to ' Riverhead and back, at SINGLE Fahes 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 Se SON. «^v^^ -871 )R THE HOT SPRINGS, F1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, **BgK^'KAWAU, se LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday", Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday Et 11 o'clock: From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. M-TAKana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, 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 ,T. CASEY Se SON. <_=S3rt_si*--- OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA SBfe^ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWEARE, and DAR GAVILLB. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday uorning s tide. _ __~ Pasaen ■■• reave Auckland, per «LILY, on Mondays _ I Wednesdays, at 12.-30 p.m., and Par g ooi--loudaysahd j Fr^ays. Y&goNi Red Office. Wharf. CI TEAM TO AND FROM ItSpS^O RIVERHEAD TWICE *£m£kfizz' DAILY. On and after June Sth, Steamers will leave aa under:— —.'.,, From Auckland t 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. ON THE KAIPARA. ■__2_-Effi-S-5' The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville 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. Passein.-c.-_ for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo tor Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. ~..m , .. £3" This Service commences on MONDAY, th Ma 7' J. CASEY Se SON. I&TAIELATO STEA^i NaVl Jl^^fe: . ¥ GA.TION & CO_t\L MI2.ING "^wwrrf_HPCOMPANY (HMITKD), TIME-TABLE 3 fiercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta.— Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per ste-mer Delta—"Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamil-on, 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. Cambi-id-re to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer 'Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 a.m. Hamilton to IN ewcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. BCHERpF> Secretary. Fort-ptree.t. 26th September. IF/7. Jp 0 R S~A L E, "^^^^^, J!" A SCREW STEAMER, ya.'.-iJr»ii-_---^-a 23 Tons Register, Built in IS7F Carries a large cargo on bght draught, and with email consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent. r^^^ ~IT ,0R LONDON DIRECT. The well-known clipper barque K&&gMISi COLUMBUS, Al at Floyd's, 711 tons register, Capt. William Esson, haying the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For frfiieht, ornassage apply to v THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents.



«ZC&%_^ CJTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND l^^^^ pTHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— _ _ ___ Thursday, Ist November. 10 a-____B_______Z Friday, 2nd November, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 11 a.m. JFrom Thames—. W3B Thursday. Ist November. 3.30 p.m. Friday, 2nd November, i p.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permi.ting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. sSF^g^QTEAM TO THE THAMES. Tbe ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Tuesday, 5 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames- Enterprise—Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put ou board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. ,S^fe : QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Coromnndel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. 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. teS&i^^im or w a i v k v. •ass^ssls*' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— F-©m Onehunga: From Waiuku: Nov. Nov. I—Thursday, J, P.m. 5.30 p.m. B—Saturday, SSO p.m. 3—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. _ For .Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Wednesday, 81b. October, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back -.—Return, 5s ; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aud Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. C«.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, - Onehunga or Newmarket. *Mb^,Yf* o R WAIUKU. *s*£iSs&s* The p.s. OREGON Wilt leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Oct. Oct. 29—Monday. 10 a.m. 29—Monday, 2 p.m. Nov. Nov. 3—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 3—Saturday, . p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Cd; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'a Anction Mart will be attended to jjfeTiri m c T ~I bl E -are? s _ s _ TRANBIT- Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa Thursday, at 3 a.m. Calling at Waiheke on Mondays going down, and on Thursdnys coming up. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Single Fares. 3s. 6d.; Return, ss. Freicrht, 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Aerents. AZAZ -ftTOTICE TO WOOL S^sH%K i-l SHIPPERS. Ji_3s&2_i§-Sf As we arc informed that reports BJli --_gs are - oe i n g industriously circulated to the effect that the Famenoth will be taken off the berth for London, we beg to state that this vessel has commenced to Load, and has secured the cargoes of the Vision. Energy, Blanche, Norval. Edith, and Wave of Life, besides some 3.000 packages of Gum and Wool. Intending Shippers would consult their interests by comparing Rates of Freight- OWEN Se GRAHAM, Agents. [Established 1558.] -yrsr J, MA R X S, VY © HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL- STRE ET, A U C X L A N 1). 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. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetheestonhatjgh 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, Sec, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. XT E L L 1 E R HOUSE 'l a j. he mv s. Private.Board and Residence. East side of GREY-STREET. Auckland. A LEX K~E N N E D V, J\_ SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Allert Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. A UCKLAND. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where ho will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every ae cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. rpHOS. J. h~a r butt, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and Coburg-streev, Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old oner, refilled. ~A L O V E T T, ._____« TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-strest. Has always on hand a Well-sele -ted 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; , ttV ~F. W E B S T E R, JT\l« WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: {18 Queen-street, Auckland. (l-ATt tho Union T_»nlc.. G. S A N D E S, o SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acouaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch..



DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. -«_> [Established __._.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed: Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and n*_shed '. All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Loco Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers dyed in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned t»- fiyed In any shape. All colours warranted fast. -li-DGAR & Company, Wellesley-st. East. CHEAP LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, High-street. Leather and Shoe Grindery ow Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3s 6d pair; "Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6d pair; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s 6d ; Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d; ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, 8s 6d, and upwards; Men's, Women's, and Childrens Slippers, various, from ls 6d to Is 6d. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, Sec, At HIGH-STREET. (Hours:—B.3oa.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9p.m.) S. ROUT. WC U L P A N c PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Vaa-nishes, Preach Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Saahes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and oarefully packed.—9s & 97. QUEEN-STREET. m R. G~ I L L S AN, J_ • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Onbhunoa, Begs to return his stneere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confideaoe 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 hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sun-lays. W~AARN O~CK Bit OTH E R g", SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERB, 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. H. SKIN N E R, O BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Offloe Fittinira. Sec. Sec 7T~E O R G E A X Jfi .R S, Xjt Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sec. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas}3 and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut., at reasonable ratea. pAY OF ISLANDS COAL. _L> £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R ADLINGTON, MANAGER. ATi R. M c N A B, \Je Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. LXST Shipping Supplied. "___ 'g&ggggom%£Bm&tK^^a^ IXAVING succeeded in pleasing the __L Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined So give them a treat, and have sent, to Alcock for hi 3 "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost ..300; but as we have never s«en 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, Sec Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Aucklai«_- T^J p HIL LIPPS&QON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A La-rge and Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. $3L 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, &c, &-c, Sec Paints, Oilc, Colours. Varnishes. Brushes, Sec, Sec, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Faint, Sea. 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 Se 97. Queen-street ANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Largo Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. . X> CLARK, ® SHIPPING Se COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. ■_ REL AN D BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importei-3 of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather,. Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland.- Country orders promptly executed. Goods .hipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, T__LLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rate 3, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and lm mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANCFACTtraERS, > Auc_-_______L



Esspath and Commis_-KJN-Agent. £ T R- RANDERSON, \t a Om -X- 8 ___ Bantc and Insurance Shares, g • Gold Mining Shares, g O Freehald, and other Property, > 8 Bought a.nd Sold on v, i% Co-am-ssion. A MORTGAB BB.~LOANS. &C., <! ft arranged. p H No Chargeto Lendou. «. g Offloe: 14, Insurance Buildings, o P3 'Auckland. j8 __ Land ajtoFlnvestment Agent. AKGAN!S! AR6ANS! MASOljir AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their S^plo Agents in Auckland. HOF-f-VIAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). ttTmilton; W A IKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chenajcals, Perfumery, . Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, Beci Sec Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobac-C^ETancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. e^~ Agent: Auckland Evening Star. ■ WILKINS & C 0., BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, 42. Victoria-street, Auckland. PRICI- LTST- Men's Bigß-.er Boots? (own make) .. 6 6 Men's EIST Boots, from 8 6 Men's BaTbaoral Boots, from 12 6 Ladies' Kid _3o<rt_, our own make, worth 165.6 d 1* 6 Ladles' Kid iClaetio-side fi 0 Ladies' Kid E. 8., superior quality .. ..9 0 Ladles' Leather Lace Boots, Colonial-made 6 6 Ladioe'Leather E.S. Boots, „ ..9 6 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. ..66 Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladles' CBoth Walking Boots ditto .. ..66 Children*" Strong Lace Boots 3 6 Children's Kid E.S. Boots, from ..3 6 Children's High-leg Button Boots, from ..60 InfEnts' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. EDWIN AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to hia New Premises, adjoining Ma.. TomHnson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _00-_ FIRST-CLASS OOLONIAIVMADa *_?&__ _ WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES fW§ In every Branch at Lowest _fß__. 0 f Auckland Pricest! '~«0 ~ The Trade. V Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept Agent for tho Evening Star. i E AUGER. PARNELL. Boots . Boots . i Boots ... DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. XX Carter (Late Stephens and Carter), lias 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 Ids 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, Lidie3', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. ija> Note the Address— D_ Carter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSES B. TONICS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TE. TUBKELL, J v N., TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *** Adda-ess: Tun-ell's, Music Seller, Queen street. "VTOTICB OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON. Wood Turner Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Washstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers: Shives in all sizes; \%T ILLIAM MO R G A N, V ? SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. JESTAB-JSHED 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and , First-class Stock or Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in tho Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit tha times. Also, Made to Order;— Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. S3W Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TO"EW SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per * Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MJLLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMf-R DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)) will be Sold He is also skewing the Best )( Cheap* Selection oi Mosgiol Tweeds in )(__c~;=c--.-__x:-_: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A. Special Discount v. ill be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26,1877. -Q- W A I ' T B _0-0 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. n^ O T I C E. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or I)edwood, 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 Prices .— per lb. I Fore-quarters Mutton - ~L.. 2£d. „ Legs and Loins -d. „ Boning Beef, from _ Sd. „ Roastßeef ............. - -- Id. „ Prime Cut Beef ; 6d. „ Chops and Sausages sd. „ Dairy-fed Pork 6d. and 6d. „ Lamb, fore-quarters Id. „ Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters. .6d. „ Corned Beef, __s, per IOOIbs. N. B.—Poultry dressed" in first-class style, on the sho-test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums cf £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. TUrONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at ._-..____ the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at, low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER. Shortland-streeF TMTONEY TO LENITin large or small -I_?___ sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. ~jP O T T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: En City of Auckland— 100 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 (Whybrew and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. Se 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 eases Keen's & Oolman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Crea.m Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Cm-rants 40 boxes Elemo 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, J 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. &c, &c. Seed "W^ arehouse, Next Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with Mount Hobson Nursery, Rejiuera, Auckland. i NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of Flowering Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at 55., 10s.. and 20s. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. jyys^ Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, ares matures early, 83. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. Address:-(], T. W R E N. At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 15s. per doz. package included. nr. he ota h v h v butchery, JL BAKERY, Se GENERAL STORE. To Suit thr dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ _b Best Teas, from 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price..) 1 0 „ Tallow Candles 0 6,. Washing Soda 0 U „ Large Bars Soap 0 6 „ Pudding Raisin 3 0 7 „ Currants 0 6. Baking Soda 0 6,. Starch White or Blue) 0 6,. These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can But Cheaper for Ca_ii from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. quality guaranteed. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. I 21 % discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. l£a_ Note address :— F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (AFinLiATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth • February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, He«.d Master. T7. D U C A T T~O" N A L MRS. RUSIIBROOK (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 Httk. Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate ana inclusive. CITY WEST NO. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES.—EngIish, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c. Mr. Harrison and Mr. Gray. Terms: One Shilling per week. | FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzkr. i Monsieur Pelteer is highly successful a3 a Teacher of French. Those interested in the I study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. l^T OTICE OF. REMO VA L. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, B.E.L, begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, | that he has Removed to Hobson-su-eet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's rosidonce. Schools visited. mHE RET REA T, PAR N E LL. MISS ROBERTSHAWS 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 Fane3 r Needlework. : Terms:—Pupils under ten years of age. one guinea ; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, SI ls ; Dancing, £1 ls ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. TO. R IN G JD e» COMMISSION AGENT, i Shortland-street. ! lVf[~E LROURNECUP, 18 77. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000: Second. £400; Third, £150; Starters divided £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street. Melbourne. -jDONES j BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower QtifM.n-t.frret-t. by FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, ne_rt Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B. —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants fer ! warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of ordei. Familves waited en in town or suburbs.



XOHN QIOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of c.K-ice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DKLIWERY, and the Booking of Passengers "O C. G~ R E E N WOOD, ____-• OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of ail sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Susveys of Land and House j; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken aud made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c. Sec. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, Sec, always on sale by private contract; Registers keDt of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to he sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office :—Queen and Shortland-streets. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also, Land, Houses, Allotments, &c. Sec No charge to Seller unless property is sold. Rfl _Ti l Out-door . Vv. VJTREENWOOD.j Auctioneer, corner op QUE- N & SHORTLAND-STREETS. H ASHTON & SON, _ HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Bui__d_ngs. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. TO CAPITALISTS.—That centrally-situated Property in Grahame and Hardinge-streets, consisting of a comfortable Family Residence, containing ten rooms aaid stable, erected upon an allotment 55 feet by 170 feet; one 6-roomed Cottage over-looking the harbour; one* roomed Cottage ; and one 5-roomed Cottage. Also, an allotment 54 feet by 110 feet, fronting road on Harbour Board reclamation. The above property can be sold either in part or in one lot. . Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, 8, Insurance Buildings; Or, to Mr. WM. AITKEN. FDR 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-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range aud back Kitchen. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated a^d 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-strcat. the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms; and four houses in Eden Cre_cent, together with the land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-s'j-eet. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apo'y to H. ASHTJN & SON, 8, New Zealand insurance Buildings. TO BE LET:— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residence., adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel North Shore. GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NiDWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale busiuess. 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 iv Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let.- H. ASHTON Se SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W AiKATO Coal Company. Newmarket Yap.ds. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSO.d, with the above Superior Coal at the following pric. s :— Delivered. At the Yard... Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 205. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/. .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. \F Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. -_WT AIKATO COAL COMPANY V T are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their "dines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ;— 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ 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. TfcJEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- Jj. VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMriED), Have on Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and 7lbs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, Sec, Sec, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. tSS, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "___ AVorks:—Vicroi.iA-STREET Auckland. l€j"OTlCE.—Removed to Grey-street, No. JLHI 37. —MAX SCH3.IIEDKL, Veterinary Surgeon Q N SAL E' Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lfo. tins, Calil'orniau. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET._ HAT MANUFACTORY: W. 11. F E N TON (Late Hill & Fenton). By Special -Appointme ExceUency^__^P^!_ii_-_S'rhe Cover ' WHOLESALE and RETAIL. HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Departt.i-.nt.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The si?-?, and shape of customers' head, are taken -with unfailine accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 61, Queen-street, where this won derfully-designed " Couformateur" may be seen. In order to render his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT.SHIPMENTS ot LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. __c. JUST OPKNED—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats.. ... fashions. Sec, &c. -_f Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WIT TRENTON, . -tl. X? 61, QUEEN-STREET,



Theatre <zssso£> Royal. Proprietor .. i-^^-^^S^R. J. DeLias GREAT SUCCESS! Of the Charming Young Actress, MARY LOD ITS; .1 YOUNG ! . MARY LODUSKI YOUNG I. MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! Who will appear THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, as La Vavoursetir ! La Vavoursetir ! La Vavourscur ! (For the Last Time), In the New Society Drama, in 5 acts, entitled— STRATHMORE ! STRATH MORE J STRA.THMORE ! Every Member of the Company in the cast. WEDNESDAY. OCT. 31. EAST LYNN ! EAST LYNN ! jinc .-^ I-Q^ski YOUNO. " For the cause that lacks assistance." T OENE-STIIEE T II AL L. THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1, Under the Patronage of the Shareholders op the Hibernian Band. BENEFIT OK WIDOW COUGHLAN Se ORPHANS. CONCERT ! DRAMA ! DANCES I A SELECT DANCE For which the splendid Hibernian Band will supply the music. For Particulars see Programmes. Don't forget! '" Many can help one, but one cannot help many." Cards of Admission—Front Seqts (including dance), 3s; Second Seats (incluuug dauce), 2s ; Gailery, ls. Doors orion at 7.30. Performance to commence at eight o'clock. JAMES HOWDI-iN, Hon. Bee. T7OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, FRIDAY, 2nd NOVE_.BE:.. at 7.30 p.m. Admission :-ONE SHILLING LECTURE by Mr. F. G. EWINGTON, on WILLIAM 111., KING OF EN GLAND* Chair taken by Rev. A. W. Webb. Musical Conductor: Mr. C. Blomfteld. Choir, " English Beauty." S_rL__AßT?s:— History—Rule Brittania—England's Worthies —William's Birth and i< arly Straggles—Louis XIV. invades Holland—Wilham resolves to die in the last ditch—William's Courtship, Marriage, and subsequent Flirtations with Elizabeth Villiers—How it all happened. Choir, "Bonnie Dundee,' "Hark, how they ring." Stuart Tyranny—Britain's Agony—James 11. —Scottish Martyrs — Revolution — William's landing-^Coronatiou—E ver memorable Siege of Londonderry—Death before Surrender—Battle of Killiecrankie—State of Ireland—Remarkable • Irish Conversions, c. g., Brass Kettles and. Knockers turned into Coin of the Realm—Battle of the Boyne—Brilliant' Charge of the Irish Cavalry—William wounded—Jamesll. loses his appetite—Continental Wars— Gleneoe Massacre —William's Death—God in History. UCKLAND AGRICULTU RAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIRST ANNUAL SHO W, To be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1877, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), AT ELLERSLIE R ACECOURSE. Certificates will be offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOGS POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For further particulars see Handbills aud Books All Entries to be ma .c on the Association's Printed Forms, to be had from Messrs Buck land, Hunter and Nolan, and ihe undersigned. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. UCKLAND AGRIC U LTU R Al/ AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The following Classes have been added to the list of awards :— Shorthorn 3-year-old Bulls and Heifers Grade do. do. do. do. Hereford do. do. do. Grade do. do. do. do. Draught Entire, foaled since August, 1871. IThe time for receiving Entries has been ex tended to FRIDAY next, at 1 o'clock. All Stock by rail or water will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on morning of the Show, but not otherwise. WM. PERCIVAL, ira L L E R S L I E GARDENS.. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS to be held at the Ellerslie Gardens, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1877. Prince of Wales' Cup, Ist prize, £20; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £2. Amateur Race, 300 yard-, handicap, for mem bert of recognised Cricket. Rowing, and Football Clubs, and members of A.A.A. Club, Silver Cup. Maiden Race, 120 yards, Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2. Hurdle Race, 220 yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd. £1. Mile Race, handicap, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Walking Match, 3 miles, handicap. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Lumpers' Race, once round the course, each man to carry lewt. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, £2. Boys' Race, under 15, 100 yards. Entries, ls, on the ground. Ist prize. £1; 2nd, ss. Gymnastic Performance. Entries for the Prince of Wales' Cup, with Entrance fee oJ 10s., names, colours, hailing place, and previous performances of competi tors, addressed to the Secretary, will be received by the undersigned at the Thames Hotel, until Saturday, 27t.h October, at S p.m. For the other events (with Entrance fee of ss, names, colours, etc., of competitors), ou Satur day, 3rd November, at 8 p.m., aftnr which no entries will be receiver! under any pretence whatever. The- Prince of "Wales' Cup will be competed for in two running handicaps of 150 yards and 600 yards; for running first in either of the Handicaps, six points will be allowed; for run nine second, four points ; for running third, two points. JAMES A. BROWN. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMP A N V 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. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1869.J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, it was the first to free Lif . Assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establisnment in 1569, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members- Its Polieiea are Indefeasible fiom date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to CHAS. G. LONG, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J- BELL, , I General Agent for New Zealand*