The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, 1.Z., IJRIDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1877.

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s^,}^. DEGULAE MONTHLY jSgM&g-V STEAM COMMUNICATION ™:^ r^ AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, jiJvD MiirLBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain IvOGAN. may be expected here again about the •21th of December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland Agents. November 27. 1877. •TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton wfl- LIN^??V^ TELTO^ PORT CHALMERS, from Ma>7U3cau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Wanaka .. On arrival English Mail. — Tabanajci I'liesday, 4th, 8 p.m. 7am Wanaka.. S iturday. Sth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m T-JBANaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Weix'ngtqv Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. IUS a.m. VOtt I'AURANGA, POTE R T OTt >A^IER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON akt> PORT CHALMERS, from Qukex- Hawea ..|Thui-sday, 13th, 4 p.m. — TaupO ...! Thursday. 20th, 4 p.m. — Wan^ka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m.l — FOB NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (kbom QirEKX-STRBKT WHAKF. Eotortta.. Tuesday. 4th, 4 p.m. — FOR-RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 10th, 4 p.m.l — Taufo " .. Monday, 17ch. 5 p.m. Waxaka.. Wednesday, 26th, 5p.m.l — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotobua.. Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. — *sr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Oomer Queer; and "West Onerm-streets. «£&§__*. /"^IHKIiSTMAS EXCURSION jy-^rt?^^ T0 THE WEST COAST "I^^SS^SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s, HAWEA Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranga (Hth), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (15th), 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, Ttreak sea. Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 4S hours, and then return direGt 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 Berthing List "will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. s^k^. "OARLIAMENTARY RATES Jlll^p'-JL TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. city of core; ■will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Eiverhead and back, at Sixglk Fa**s3 of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaviDg Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m- J. CASEY & SON. tiSkte*^ T[?! »R THE HOT SPRINGS, d11|35&l >' JO MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, X^^SPKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANXE MJLBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: — Auckland axb Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahtjraxsi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakaka,-Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut a shipping note. For freight or passage apply^fco^^ __ gQ^_ «s£kg^ a TEAM TO AND FEOM 3lllSß|:k3 PJTVERHEAD TWICE "3Sss33S* DAILY. On and after June Cth, Steamers will leavo as under :— From Auckland : From Riverhead : S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .8. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASBY & SON. «__fe_^_ CjTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ;ggg||»;ir >) WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLK The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain. RAWSO3ST, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday and Frida? ixorninsr s tide. Passen.Tjr-' Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays aj-.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. <KWte^.T&rAiKATO stjsaaTn aVI- VY GATION & COALMINING a^Ea^COMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE! _ Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. _ Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. i, Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Farks :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., •deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, gcHKRFFj Secretary. Forfc«treftt. 15th November. 1577. "~g£jT-V~ "BTJlßbinSlrilP FOR LON- The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, "982 tons register, W. C. AtJXD, Commander. This vessel, having most of her carco engaged, Will meet with quick dispatch. , The unsurpassed accommodation of this nian 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, SaviU and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. November 34,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arraiisred at- the offices of the Undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, >Shaw. SaviU CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co.



:^&i&v T*F 0R LONDON DIRECT. qjMa&gJi&gzir The only regular trader and "*^ favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having commenced to ioad, and secured the greater part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 21, 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. *^^-S TSAM T0 THS THAMES AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. 6d. and ss. Time Tab lc. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Friday. 6 p.m. Durham —Saturday, 10 p.m. From Thames- Durham—Friday, 3 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 7 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. . nterprise laid up for new'boiler, Sec. J. EDWARDS, Agent. iO\JL npHE s.s. ROWENA will '^|lj§|_X__> leave for TAURANGA on SATURDAY!", at. 10 a.m. *£u*e&^ XflOR RUSSELL, WANGA- Jllllijlg,-E? ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.in— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.b. 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 12noon, and every FRIDAY" at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, sth December Monday, 10th December.... Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December "Monday, 21th December Friday, 23th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. M*RESOR. Manaiw. sps*^ J^i U R W A 1 U X U. -^ffi-Kseiz*' The g-a> TAM o . S HANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From1 Onehunga: From Waiuku i Dec. Dec. I—Saturday, 2 p.m. I—Saturday, 6.30 p.m. .4—Tuesday, -1.30 p.m. s—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 6 —Thursday, 7 a.m. C—Thursday, 11a.m. B—Saturday. 7.45 a.m. B—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Fhanter 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, Onehunga or Newmarket. ~ "KJL Tjf^""0""11" SAL E ' i^^^O^^,. A SCREW STEAMER, EsSratggiggils 23 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large oargo on light draught, and with i-mall consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. wJjJgSfg*^ \j ' O R' W A I U X U. Thep.s. O j IEGON Wih leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. I—Saturday, 2 p.m. I—Saturday, G p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Bib bin's Auction Mart will be attended to M.H. ROE. e^^HTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka aivd Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morni 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. „„_ __ 4ST This Service commences on MONDAY, th Ma 7' J. CASEY & SON. '-«a_*te^ CITEAM COMMUNICATION JggM£s>& BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «^SS*THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A.. Fakquhak, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Saturday, Ist December, 1 a.m. Saturday, Ist December, 12 noon Twice this day. From Thames- Saturday, Ist December, 6 a.m. Saturday. Ist December, 5 p.m. Twice this day. Return Tickets, at Single Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 2Sth November, to Mon day, 3rd December, 1877, inclusive. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents._ ~&S~ "jrp O R LEVU XA. lOPqg^. The fine new schooner 98 tons register. John Urquhart, Master, will sail for the above port on or about MONDAY next, 3rd December. For freight or passage apply to Fort-street. 28th November, 1877. ~k v Tm XCURSION TRIP M'J on the WAITEMATA. wiiA'if'i-'^sSa The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company's P.S. TAKAPUNA 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. 2? ares __ONE SHILLING. Refreshments provided cm ATHf . Manager.



«^^^. A UCKLAND STEAK ,J§|||g||;-£siu PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER The s.e. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Qneen-streot Wharf for Napierdirec on MONDAY next, 3rd Dec, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, "Manager I&TEYV ZEALAND LEAD A.JSIJ GAL- Aji IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand fob Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and 71bs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. tJia, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. TS& Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, SYMONBS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Havk Ai/vtays ox Hand«- Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizenieal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. "ft/f ILLINEKY & STRAW-WORKING JLvJL establishment, Wellesley-steeet. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that she has opened a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, &c, for the pro nt season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrimmed, from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladies, always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvet, Sai*snet, Collars, Seta, &c., &o. Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. IT AMILTON, WAI KAT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, See, &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. *2T Agent: Auckland Evenins Star. D W I N AUGER. BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE nffgjil WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES ¥m% In every Branch at Lowest 'Sim^ o j Auckland Prices! The Trade. *♦* Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. B AUGER, PARNELL. W'ARNOCK BKOTHE It S, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creeic. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Sgivetu "Rnnps! nnrfhßped at from £5 to £>? per ton. "uTi 7x. I N G~ JO a COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-strket. Efi RE S H SH I MEN T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famer.ota. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-3TR EET, $?_. FOUR DOOIIS FEOM THE UNION BANE. TTTTAVING succeeded in pleasing the .Bb BUliard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all part 3of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. BE E 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 BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. ixIELDRUM & UON, Shortxand-strbet. AND J. S O P P E T, « FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, And No. 101, Lower Queen-atreet Wharf, Auckland. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTSI Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artiste' Colours and Brushes, Plate' Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Grlas3, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 87, QUKEN-STREET. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, 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 G p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 is., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. rjHRISTMAS T£TEW YEAR'S \J PRESENTS! _Ll GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Lkather Tourist Cases Inkstands PTTR6E3 Card Cases, &c, &c, &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET



ESTATB AND COMMISSION AGENT, t T R. RANDERSON, £ g Om -X- g i Bank and Iksur \nc;p: Sharks, a Gold Mining Shares, g p Freeh zM, and other Property, g t 6 Bought and Sold on 3 £< Commission. -H A MORTpAGES,~LO ANS. &C, A X " arranged. p H No' Charge to Lender. c § Office: it, Insurance Buildings, o _M ? Auckland". ? I Land and" Inyest^ibn tt Agknt. OR G A Nt-'S ! ARGANS! MASOfT AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beatttiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN ~& SON,' Piano and Hj&MONinM Warehouse, quSn-street, (Next to Bank of Nejv Zealand). "^ E W S XJJM M E R GOODS. J. M.' McLACHLAN, _218, (JCTEEN-STREET, Has Just ijipobsted, pee'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMRR Dft APERY )< Choice, and NEW SUMMER H-OSIE BY )( will be Sold He is also showina the- ißest )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiet; Tweeds in )te;r;=c=; Auckland. -4 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. WC U L P AN • PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield- STREET. < ■Jur R. t; t>raf*ori\ SURGEON dgSE!*** Wakefikld- DENTIST, (mfppSl strekt. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'e Patent Oxide Gas. rttflrtal T«ot.h Ifrnra On« to n WTill Sntt AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of Ne>v Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and pth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Hp.R.d "Master. O E^ L L 1^ N^ G O F F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AhKew& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A"~QJ P ECIA LTY SST WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. ~m There being no duty on imported Raddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this elas«< of 1-liGU Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. "TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING *y house Anglesea-strkkt, Behtnd Newßajtk, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. HW A~ I ~T E « WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TI N S MIT H. 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 speerlv despatch. at his Factory, 247, UPPKR Q.UEEN STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. Gtuthrie & Xjarnacii's NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRAXCH 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. 623" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.] WJ. M ARKS, o HOUSE AND. SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, Sec, Importer of Sheet LeajO. Iron and Lead Pipe, and all othkr 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. TAMES BUTCHER; ■eJ carter, contractor, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Balla3t Supplied, Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at reasonable rates. I\/f ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and JjtJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an\ styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham-street. "V RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE ±\. MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £1 each, direct from the United States of America. . F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. ■ AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLSN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellksltcy-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very Bmall advanc f on cost for cash. HAS. L~A^ V^ E~b7, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Kyis eh Pars. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work.



MON.EY TO LEND, on Mortgage. __ F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MfONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o L Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO -LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. 1L Con r.ell, "Vulcan Lane. IVfONEY to LEND in. large or small JJf-R. sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street MONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. 1%/I"ONEY TO LEND in large or small -i-Y_&_ 3tuns at a moderate rate of luterest.— .Tafikaon and Rnasolll Solioitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortlanrt-s-.t.rept. ne.xt. the Pogt-ofßca. MONEY TO LEiSi) on MOKTGAGE of First-cla.ss Freehold Securities. WM. COLTCMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMaYmtTo- J3c OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OFFICE—O3, QOEEN-6TBEET. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- Pdt , w v Total amount ing over rer vyeek. !>ep ayab i e# s. d. £ b. A. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years ii 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received' repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. .TOHN BATGER, Secretary. "pj" O T I C E. MR. W. X WESTBEECH Beg to inform the-inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Pjrioes .— per tt>. Fore-quarters Mutton _ 2<L „ Legs and Loins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roastßeef _ 4d. „ PrimeCutßeef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per 100tt>s. N. "B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. W. A. WATERMAN begs, to inform O his friends and the public of Auckland that he ha 3 taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Itoyal, Queen-3treet, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and se.ttler3 and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at al hours. HE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE^ AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wykdham-stkekt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrour.ding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. WrcnnixG 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. EL 1L b bgadgate FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as 'Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by sirict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure .Orugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. K.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that hav^-not. yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recojnmend. To those that hare used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Draps, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or Aiuerican Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Witt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, AVatt'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 Glj*cerine, Davie's Antibilious Pillf, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, L ATE " WATTS." SYMONDS - STREET. T^l~H RENF RI E D BRO S. Highest Capii Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. H. S X I N N £ R, « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &0.. Sec. _- M c N A B, » 'Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC ER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. flar Shipping Supplied. ""©& PC L A R X, c SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunoa. GE O X «• E AK'E ii 8, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. v!(fip^. FTTYHE Thoroii" h -ot bred Horae, iP^^nSw 'SPRIft 0F SHI o Ftrrcthis Season at the Farm of theu •ig]wc,a travel the surrounding cali xicucem offers), as follows :— Monday—Pokeno and (. ■ en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and irapakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £4 ; Half-brerl Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. m. For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. ( Q luiw|l, TO BREEDERS OF RACEHORSES A *.J^S% HUNTERS. HACKS S>-=BffllSl^|2K^!S 3aß' TROTTING HORSES AND USEFUL CATTLE. The Powerful Thorough-bred Entire "AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. Thia country having been infested with thorough bred ■weeds, breeders are solicited to see "Akeake" and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neithei judgment"br experience of the Equus Terms :—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. each; Three Mares, £3 15s. each. Groomage 2s. 6d. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and everj attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in th< Colony waa got by " Akeake." GWEN CURE AN McGEE, Otahuhu.



TOHN QOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AITD ■ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable 5 for either Sheep 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. 1 All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 3, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. T<". CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. ']p U. GREENWOOD, JLW OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, , Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of > Land and House 1'; Compensation Claims valued ; and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c.. Her,. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kent 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. R-f^ C* \ OUT-DOOR . "O. VJTREKNWOOD.J Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk:— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 40s. Slacfc .. .- 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, Tanpiri 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 received at the Company's Office, Fort-atreet, 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 .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe ... 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. .. 35-'!0 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. "13 AY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON. Manages. •AH&ATG 4_/OAL Newmarket Yabds. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared to supply NBWMARKET, REMU ERA. and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 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. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro. Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons IG3. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaxdson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato : or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. 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 Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &c. &c. J3| EW REASON'S J.E.AS " THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea's the best. TEAS FOR THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ lb. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 $ lb. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ r# tb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 ¥ lb. On Parcels ot 6tbs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/3 ® lb. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Graiiamstown. "l^'/f ONUMENTST~TOMBSTONES, & jLyjl tombrails. TAIT BROTHERS Marblb, Stone, and Tombrail Works. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspectioninvited A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hrii. & Fentojt), , By Special (---J^.^Sa^^s Appointme Excellency^e&^^f^^^^^^fthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL < HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER > 64, QUKEN-STREET, ! Opposite Bank of New Zealand, r Auckland. . :EDUCAT I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley r and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is i prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive.



Theatre <^A^> Royal. Proprietor .. "^a^SiSSiSsS^^jSr R. .T. DeLias FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY ! TO-MORROW fFRIDAY) EVENING, Nov. 31, And SATURDAY EVENING, Dec. 1. Mil. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES In Petite Comedies. &c Sec. Assisted by PROFESSOR HF.NNIKI'E in his Magical Seances and Astounding- Illusions. FRIDAY EVENING,- Professor HKNNTIQE in his Masric&miusions. Qu.i; l'el Scene from THE SC.OOL FOR SCANDAL. After which, THE AERIAL) To be followed by the Gtfine^y of THE HUSBANBvIN CLOSER And conclude jvSiil" THE ARABIAN BOX^jifSTERY. SATURDAY EVffiNIKG, MAGIC by PROFKSSOR HBNNIEIffi. Comedy of HAPPY PAIR. . AERIAL SUSPENSION". Scene from RICHARD UT. The Arabian Box Mystery NOTlCE.—Prices reduced to 3/, 2/,-and i . "for O T I C S. The LIBRARY of the Young Men's Christian Association will be CLOSKD from the Ist to the 15th December, for the purpose of :ssui"g a New Catalogue. In the meantime, the Com mittee request the members to send, in their Books to the Librarian not later thus, the 30th instant. THOS. BUNDLE. Hon. Bee. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description aad Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Porte London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum. aal Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tie Island &c. liOWKST CURRENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. O N S A L E> 14 cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. 1 &&C\ TONS FLOUR, in Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, 50's and 103*3 8 „ OATMEAL 20 ~ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. K. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Tjl O -E SALE TO ARRIVE, BX ' HERO': FIRST OF THE NEW SEASON ENGLISH HOPS. 4 packets 1877 Choice Mid Kent Golding Hopa 4 ~ „ Fine Snssex Hops 4 ~ ~ Fine Kent Hops 6 ~ ~ Tdsmanian Hops 10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt. geo. w. binney. "Whangapotja Steam Saw mills. cutting 140,000 weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ORIGINAL BLUE POST BOARDING HOUSE and RESTAURANT VICTOR IA- ST R EET EAS T, Auckland. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patrons that this favourite old resort IsNuW OPEN. New and substantial Premises have r°,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 Wnikato Trains, to convey Passengers and- Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE J3L. RAILWAY. WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND. On Thursday and Friday, November 23th and 30th. Single Tickets issued at Newcastle for Auckland, will be available return up to and including Monday, 3rd December. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Eartii Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring- to-have the .said places attended to, eitherweekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. J3OOTS ! JOMDO'TS/!!' JDOOTS !! ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens-and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shoo Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention axws oivili'y 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 OP Gentlemen's, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and CWldren's w^ff- mafia to order. "CIL Nots the Address D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOE TO MESSRS B. TONES AND CO. j ' QUIEN.gTREET.