The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,403.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, DECEMBER I, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



--vfe. "DEGULAS MONTHLY STEAM'COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A ND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the aith of December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three jays after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., . . ~ , Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, November 27, 1877. TtnTon steamship company \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship- Date of Sailing. L^gSL* Tabanaki Tuesday,-lth, 8 p.m. 7 a.m. WANAKA.. Saturday, Bth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. \VEi.L'NGTo>i Tuesday, 11th,- 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. Taeanakt Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Weix'ngtcH Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. MeTtXuranga, poverty bay, napier, wellington, lyttelton, and PORT CHALMERS, from QuebV o imeet wharf. Hawxa. .- Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m. — TaOTO -- • Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — iOB~NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and PORT OIIALMEVfcS (from QUEEN-STREET WHARF. . ROtOKUA.. Tuesday, 4th, 4 p.m. — ' FOR .RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawba ..] Monday, 10th, 4 p.m.] — Taupo ' -. Monday, 17th. 5 p.m. — Wanaka.. Wednesday, 26th, sp.m.j — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf! Rotobua.J Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. — ~ tr. 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 ggth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. =w*^~/Yhristmas excursion lllSS^Vy' TO THE WEST COAST "^^^^SOUNDS- The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tanranga (14th), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lrttelton (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, Rreak sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 48 hours, 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 cave 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, ac the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. «Kka?^ "OARLIAMENTARY RATES TO RIYERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, trill run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Kiverhead and back, at Singlts Fa-res 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 & SON. «^te^ Til >R THE HOT SPRINGS, jll£p>' JiJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *^S&KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaeper, 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. Mahukangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to <^&^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM lpgpS>-iO RIVERHEAD TWICE On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as nnder :— From Auckland: From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. * Gemini-3 p.m. S* & €S^^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA watkrs. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR 6AVTLLE. Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >n he retuin trips every Wednesday ■and Friday -norning s tide. Passenjerj t eave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and rargoou Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. •SM^TITAIKATO STEAM NAVT jjgggg; YY GATION & COAL. MINING 'v*IfII"">'COMPANY (LIMITED), TIMETABLE! i „ 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. ret steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. ... ~ Hamilton to Newcastle. uaity, at 10 a.m. n Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fares j—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 33., aeek, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan- cabin, 63., deck, 4s. franzscherff> Secretary. ■jftgfotraet. 15th November. 1877. iniIJKST SHIF~~FOR LON ■J^^J^^ The magnificent ship .«_ FAMENOTH, «»tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. •mis vessel, having most of hercarco engaged, Jm. meet witn Quick dispatch. lne unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally Bupplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. i he attention of Steerage Passengers is called 10 the deck accommodation of this vessel. Jror freight, passages, or further particulars, ■ apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., XT Queen-street, Auckland. November 24,1877. Will be followed by favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior aocommo °^on to intending passengers. aVeights can be ai-rantred at the offices of the ''ina.ersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&.Co.,) and Co.



rg^g^ TfpOß LONDON DIRECT. i|g||y||||!r The only regular trader and »—-"~"-- ™ favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's, 780 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THS NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. TO THE 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 Table. 'I From Auckland— Durham— Saturday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Monday, 9 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 7 p.m. Durham—Monday, 7.30 a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 4 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for goodß or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. Enterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. iSQtf&E^QTEAM COMMUNICATION jMgg^Z-K) BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *SSSSS^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Monday, 3rd December. 11 a.m. Tuesday, 4th December. 11.30 a.m. Wednesday. sth December, 12.30 p.m. Thursday, 6th December, 3 n.m. Friday, 7th December, at 4 p m. Saturday, Bth December, 4.30 p.m. From Thames— Saturday. Ist December, 5 p.m. Monday, 3rd December, 5 p.m. Tuesday. 4th December, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, sth December, 6.30 p.m. Friday, 7th December. 8.45 a.m. Satuiday, Bth December, 0.30 a.m. Return Tickets, at Single Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 28th November, to Mon day, 3rd December, 1877, inclusive. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. ,^3^ "EIQR RUSSELL, WANGA~- JHgi&-'^ R0A ' AlsT° MANGONUI. Thes.s. lON A vrili leave EVERY' MONDAY a£ 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Pa.ssersgera booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the "Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m.— strictly adhered to, FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI Ths s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Blace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave a3 follows :— Wednesday. sth December Monday, 10th December Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 2Sth December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. McGRKGOR. Manaarar. W A L U X U# '^^SeP rj^e s-s . TAM O' SHANTBR will cave for Waiuku as follows: — From Onehunga: From Waiukn i Dec. Dec. 4—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. s—Wednesday, 9 a.m. 6—Thursday, 7 a.m. 6—Thursday, 11 a.m. B—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. 8-Saturday, 12 noon For JUanukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back: —Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. 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 gffiWffi*^ Onehunga or Newmarket. /~\ T> OAT ~t? (J X O A JLj Hi, I^fK^^s> A SCREW STEAMER, ttiftSJiliuis^^ 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with email consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to _^ Land Agent. ON THE KAIPARA. The B.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. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. rr»xrr» a v SS" This Service commences on MONDAx, th- May" J. CASEY & SON. oaHa**^ TTIXCURSIONtoWAIWERA JjJ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will fcwe Auckland eyer> Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 10s. cAgEy & gQK tfSiSS^ CJTEAM TO THE WADE IO AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASKY & SON. ■ TTnjHEI LEVU XA. "^^^^^^ The fine new schooner 98 tons register. John Urquhart, sail for the above port on or about MONDAY next, 3rd December. For freight or passage agPj^ju,^ Fort-3treet. 28th November, 1877. . . -aaiL. A UCKLAND STEAM /A PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. TheS'B' SOUTHERN CROSS Will l«ave Qneen-street Wharf for Napierdirect on-MONDAY next, 3rd E n, Manager



~-X i CJTEAM TO LONDON, k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. —■k*MM§teJ1' Tne Pacific Stbam Naviga -^^*^'c*nßS<E9 tion Company's magnificent steamer CUZCO, 3,845 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth December ; and MELBOURNE, on TUESDAY, the 18th December, carrying First, Second, and Third-c)a6S Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements t# passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. STAD AMSTERDAM, in February. S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, early in April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. cis^ 13ASSENGERS' LINE OF jgiiSlgll^ _ST t packets to new zea- owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, 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 Faro is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment lor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. ORUICKSHANK fe C 0..) mHE NEW ZEALAND iHSsSS^ JL SHIPPING COMPANY '^^^^^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 84,Bishopsgate-streetwithin. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of •<— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1057 PAREORA.... 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO 1136 WAITARA..SB3 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 accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas- The Company also charters ships of the highes 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, Chrißtcnurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—96. Queen-street. "KrEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL 1S VANISKD IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, C and 7ttis. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c., Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. $3L Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. *£& Works:-- Victoria-btreet Auckland. VICTORIA FLOUR MILLJS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Havk Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, W ELLESLEY-STREET. 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 pre nt season. Hats, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrirnmed, from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladiea, always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvet, Sarsnet, Collars, Sets, &c, &c. Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. bT~ i is g a COMMISSION AGENT, Shortland-street. f^.RESH SHI MENTS 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, Ijga, FOUB DOOES 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 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 parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbß. JANDJ. SOPPET, « Freeman's bay Stkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL • COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors. &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 87. QUBEN-STRBET. TU RKISH 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 Ladieß on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, from 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, SA 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. ARNOCK BROTHE RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office „ .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price flgiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton.



Estate and Commission Agent, t T R- RANDERSON, & : h ?Ju _ r _ g Bank and Insurance Shares, ■ a ' Gold Mining Shares. § o Freehold, and other Property, 2 2 Bought and Sold on 2 g Commission. £* § —-^ — Mortgages, Loans, fee, <! pf arranged. p H No Charge to Lender, cl U > § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o CT Auckland. .B Land and Investment Agent. R G A N S ! /"ORGANS! 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). ■pCT E W S U M M E R~G O OD S. ' J. M. McLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has 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, g Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )fc~;=~: ;=£==: 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. .. MR. T. TRAF* OS P, SURGEON Wakhpiels)- DENTIST, street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover* Patent Oxide Gaa. rtilWal Tooth 'from Qna to ft Fall flfltt AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (AfFTUATICD TO THE UNrvERStTT OB1 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 ! N~(5 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 theaddress: Jas. AhKew& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. "T (^ PECIALTY m- WISEMAVS £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. -®a 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 avention for saving time. ■'.. • "XACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING el HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, 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 O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a' Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUIfIKN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. GuTHRIE & 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 DUNTSDIN 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 i®~ Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C., Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and at.t. other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL -STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH-PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PD?E, 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. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or unout). at reasonable rates. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in, any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham -street. A" RISE JUPITER AND~SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SLLVER LEVERS (warranted), £4 each, dhihct from Tna United States op America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesltcy-strekt. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advanc on cost for cash- R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all iequests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Connoil Office Queen-street



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— J. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. "mJTONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o -Lv_S_ 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 interne—Wi H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/TONEY to LEND in large or small JjOL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor. High-street MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. "TyrONEY TO LEND, in large or small iXJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, bhortland-etreet. next the Pcst-oftice. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENYgO ±\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-strket. 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-tj ot . w«»i- Total amount ing over weeK- Repayable. s. d. £ b. d. i 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 16 3 DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum. JOHN BATGER, Hecretary. "JfiT O T I C E. MR. W. E. 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 Price* .— per a. Fore-quarters Mutton _ ___. 2d. „ Legsand Loins 4d. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roastßeef id. „ Prime Cut Beef „.. _ Sd. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lh.mb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for ordera. A. WATERMAN begb to inform c his friends and the public of Aucldand that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, 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 settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort Meals at al hours. THE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-steekt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrourding dis tricts, that all orders .entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding 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. Hl\f ~O ROA DGATE * JLyJL* JD> 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 strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that havr* 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. -.—Watt's Sea Foam, or American 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, 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?, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. Tm~ITR ENF R I E~D BRO ST Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. H. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec. &c. R M C N A B^ • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. KW Shipping Supplied. *@J ~O CLARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. GEORGE AKERS, Freemajst's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. rTlriE Ihorouf n w -a bre<i Horße' ' SPRIG OF SHI o pt£i cthis Season at the Farm of theu >ipr(< .a travel the surrounding cali ne'neem offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and G ■ en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Jt-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £i • Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. ss. For Pedigree of this splendid Stalll see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Peopeietoe, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. fr Vl^ra. TO BREEDERS OF i S. v.J^W%( hunters, hacks s^awcFiagßaai^ trotting horses and USEFUL CATTLE. The Powebful Thoeough-beed Entire "AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred weeds, breeders are solicited to see "Akeake"and his stock and not to be cajoled o£ influenced by men having neither judgment'or experience of the Equus Terms :—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. each; Three Mares, £3 15s. each. Grooniase 2s. 6d. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony was got by " Akeake." OWEN CURRAN McGEE, Otahuhu.



JOHN OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, ; GENERAL COM MIS SIO N AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable i for either She?p or Cattle Runs. •CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, j. HOUSES, C TTAGES, • And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and \ Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. C. GR EE N WO O 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, 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? ; Compensation Claims valued | 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 contract; Registers keDt of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be 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:—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. RC^ C^ I Out-ix>or . \J. VJTREENWOOD, $Ay C TIO N E ER, MARKET HOUSE, Auckland. AUPIRI 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. 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, art dressed 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 received at the Company's Office, Fort-ptreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load o£ five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/- Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekphe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. _. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT o?T BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths.- R. ADLINGTON. Manager. Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is preoared to supply NEWMARKET, 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 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. 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 fec^, fec^ &c. jSTew Season's Teas, " 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/ ® ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 ® Ib. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ ¥ ft. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ Ib. On Parcels of 61b3. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ Ib. 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, Geahamstown. ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS 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 and prices sent free by post. Inspection inyi ted ' A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hiu & Fenton), By Special (~^J^ojSLg£®J*\ Appointme Excellency^^^^^E^^Sfthe Gover -^ WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER ; 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. .Tm D U C* A T I O N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley ■ and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is s prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipa xa, erins moderate and inclusive.



Theatre o^^^^> "Royal. Proprietor .. ■^fe&fe^s^iJSSX*' R _ j. Delias POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OP MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES. THIS EVENING, Dec. 1, MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES, ASSISTED BY PROFESSOR HENNIKIE. Comedy of HAPPY PAIR. Scene from RICHARD 111. MAGIC by PROCESSOR HENNIKIE. AERIAL SUSPENSION. THE ARABIAN BOX MYSTERY. NOTlCE.—Prices reduced to 3/, 2/, and 1/. OHTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port t London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, anl Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, . ' •' ---■ Manager. O N $ A L E -14 cases CANTERBURY BA CON & "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. -|O() TONS FLOUR, in Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, 50's and 100's 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Tjl O R SALE TO ARRIVE, SX 'HERO': FIRST OF THE NEW SEASON ENGLISH HOPS. & packets 1877 Choice Mid Kent Golding Hops 4 , „ Fine Sussex Hops 4 ~ , Fine Kent Hops 6 „ „ Tasmanian Hops 10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt. GEO. W. BINNEY. HANGAPOUA OTEAM &AW MILLS. cutting 14:0,000 weekly. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. ""far O T I C E. THOS. J. HARBUTT Has pleasure in intimating to his friends. Wholesale Merchants, Importers, and the Trade generally, that it is not his desire, to change his locality, nor give up the Wholesale Manufacture of Brushes now carried on in Coburg-street, Auckland, but rather, from the very hearty expressions of sympathy and support ■which, more recently has been given him, his firm, determination is to keep pegging away, and with health and continued perseverance, to wait patiently the good time coming. The industry has taken good root, and he feels sure will not need transplanting. This notice he feels is due to the trade, as from a recent friendly paragraph in the public papers it might appear he had definitely decided to leave, and this might operate against him in their future orders. His best efforts are being put forth to make his Manufactured Goods a success, and equal to anything in the market, and he never was better prepared to receive and execute all orders entrusted to him. T.J.H. wsuld take this opportunity of an nouncing that he intends gradually adding the Wholesale Manufacture of Painting Brushes, Household and Market Baskets, &c, &c, in addition to the Household JBrushes now made in his commodious premises, Coburg-street, Auckland. H A S. L A V E Jl, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBER P-4RH. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. OOTS ! JL>OOTS !! JtSoOTS !!! 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 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, JBfr>. BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and Children's 6sm**a made to order. $a, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TOKKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. T B ELAND BROTHERS. _1_ WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot ; Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction 1 ! and Delivery Hose, &c. Wat ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Countr ■ orders promptly executed. Good.j shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at higheßt market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will ha>ve prompt and mi mediate cash remittances returned at satis* ac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland.