The Evening Star.

Vol. YIII.-Fo. 2,409.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., W3I&DAY. DECEMBER 10, iVtB.

PRICE : OKE PENNY*



sgk^X&ACIFIC MAIL STEAM ""^^^^ SHIP COMPANY. JFOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SYDNEY, H. C. Dearrorne, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland for the above ports, on WEDNES DAY, December 19, at 12 o'clock noon, carrying H.B.M. Mai's. For further particulars, freight, or passage •apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ■3^3^^ X> EGU LA R MONTHLY JgMMgL a..«Li STEAM-COMMUNICATION AUG^LA^' SYDNEY< The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain LogaN, may be expected here again about the 24th of December. She will ] cave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland, ■ &en 3' November 27, 1577. f-TNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY :U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. tor taranaki, nelson, picton wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. 1 Well'ngtox Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. Taranaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Wiin/NGTos Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. TOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY JNA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON and PORT CHALMERS, from Quekn jTitEET WHARF. Hawea ..I Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m. Taupo ... Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Tuesday, 11th, p.m.j — Taupo .. Monday, 17ch, 5 p.m. Wanaka .. Tuesday, 25th, Sp.m.j — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Eotorua.. Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. — *&" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13t,h December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. EXCURSION -s&3LE&g;\_y TO THE WEST COAST "*S33^2S:SSOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co/s s.s. HAWEA Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tauranga (14th), Poverty Bay (loth). Napier (16th), 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, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least iS 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, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. ig^^ A UCKLAND STEAM PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will Ip.ive Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on TUESDAY next, 11th Dec, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager x^a^liamentXry rates sl||g|^ -3T TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. .T. CASEY & SON. Til jR THE HOT SPRINGS, JggSDS^' S1 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, <BS!®*KAWAU, & 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 ■at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with .nt, a shipping note. For freight or passage a P plytO sEY & qq^ *s&*^ CJ TEAM TO AND FROM iggJlß^n RIVERHEAD TWICE -^=2523? DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as a nder:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. .3. Gemini-3p.ni. G^mmi- & -<^§^ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPAKA u Jp|jJTgg»;KJ WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAJ, ' AEATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE. and DAxi- GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY 'Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tue3dayana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday Friday norning s tide. _, Passen*3r- teave Auckland, per 'LIL\, on Mondays a.-d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargoou Mondays & SON, Ked Office. Wharf. "^^rAIKATO STEAM JH A Vl .^tfe^- VV GATION & COAL-MINING (LIMITED), TIMB~TABLEi 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. •Ber steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and ■ Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Iteily, at 10 a.m. Alexandra to NeAvcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, ana Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fares :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan «dra, cabin, 65., deck, 4s. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. _Fort-at,rae.t. 15th November. 1377. ~7nvx TTI O^ 11 S^ A L E^ A SCREW STEAMER, ihTTii1 11 ii' fim ii 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light -draught, and with small consumption of fuel. 4»For further particulars, apoly to Land. Agent.



v«s^k HP HE NEW ZEALAND 4rfu3Dfe^ -*- SHIPPING COMPANY T^^^^^- (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET conciats of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 W AIM ATE ..1157 OPAWA 1131 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WA1R0A....1037 PAREORA.... 879 WAIT AN GI 1161 PI AKO 1136 WAITARA .. 833 RAKATA....MS7 WANGANUIII36 RANGItIKI 12271 These niagniflcentjelippers are of the highes class atXjloyd's,-*purchased or built specially to meet. tJ3T?'requiremenfsr o£ the trade between the United Kingdom andjjrNe w 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 ers. _ 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, Christchurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony AUCKLAND BRANCH—93. Queen-street. TpOR LONDON DIRECT. E-i^^iislliaßi ue on^ regular trader ana r»f ~.~--.uaaas f avour ite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 730 tons resistor, Captain George Ralls, having the greater pai-t 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. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. rj^v THIRST SHIP FOR LON- J||||§||gf" The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hei-canco engaged, will -meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting England. The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, SaviU and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. November 24,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, fShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co. TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issuer! by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. Gd. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. Gd. and ss. Time Tabi, k. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Monday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh —"Wednesday, 5 p.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Tuesday. Ip.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 p.m. Lalla Rookh—Thursday, 2 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not. responsible for good" or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. i nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. COMMUNICATION JgpEC^O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND . "^ssfcfe* THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A.. Fabquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland- Monday, 10th December, 5 p.m. Tuesday. 11th December, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. 12th December, 7 p.m, Thursday. 13th December, 6 p.m. Friday, Utb. December.-7 p.m. From Thames- Tuesday, 11th December. 10 a.m. Wednesday. 12th December, 9 a.m. Thursday, 18th December, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 14th December. 11.30 a.m. [ Saturday, 15th December. 1.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FEASER & TINNE, Agents. ■s^fe^TF ° R w A l v X u# •^S-ssliS? The ss> TAM O' SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga i From Waiuku i Dec. Dec. 11—Tuesday, 9 a.m. 11—Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. 13—Thursday, 11 a.m. 13—Thursday, 3.30 p.m. 15—Saturday, 12 noon 15—Saturday, 4.30 p.m. For Manukau Head 3 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 ana Macfa.rlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onehunga or Newmarket. c -;v^.. CJTEA-M TO THE WADE 'J^3§g£ k-> 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. CASEY & SON. T£AM UN THE KAJLPARA- Th6'B-S- X I N A Will leave Helensvillc as under:— For Otamatea, calling at iimction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pain and Matakoho, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on direct, every Thursday morn "ffiSS^SJSS^Sve Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Poit ACi?rgo°f or Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. n/rnxmAV SST This Service commences on MONDAY., th May- J. CASEY fe SON. IF;^: TmXOURSION to WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 oclocxi. Return Tickets. 10s. CAgEY & SQN . ~"Z7~T~ T3ASSENGERS' LINE OF I^Sj&s^ J7 PACKETS TO NEW ZEA «S»siiSK»3B3a!S 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 commande^y experienced masters. The Biilof Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and CoThe mimdersigiied are empowered to grant nass^e"from London to New Zealand payment re^Sfu|^aP S c f «on g)



agSfc&^^V^ O li ,W A I U X U. i. .1)6 p.S. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. 12—Wedues., 9.45 am. 12—Wednesday, 2 p.m. 15—Saturday. 12 noon 35—Saturday, i p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatimi Saw-mills-- Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s Gd: Return. ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. 'Sibtiin's Auction Mart will be attended to M. W. ROE. «&te&fc>. WOli RUSSELL, WANGA "HiSsH^-^ lioA' AXD MANGONUI. The 6.5. IONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above olace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYL3 will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and evvry FRTDA Vat 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisslinß's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRTJA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 10th December Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 2ith December Friday, 2Sth December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting:. A. McGRKGOR. Manasrer. J3OOTS ! JBoOTS! ! BoOTS !! ! 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 civiliry 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. EVERT DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, jglfa* BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and •Children's s£s!s#'asr made to order. S3L Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, XEXT DOOK TO MESSRS B. TONICS AND CO., Q U E E N-S T R E IB T. W" ARN OCX BROTHE RS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Prico given. Bones purchased i om £5 to £6 per ton. I L L I A M M U It G- A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 15G5.1 W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Al?o, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c. of his well known quality und style, on the shortest notice. £2T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TH O' S. J. "H A R B 17 T~T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-street East and COBURG-STREE'i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. E E~ 1 I V "E, SHORTLANB-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and V3X-- Bootmakers, in thanking their eus f'csSV; tomers for past favours, informs them ..^~M and the public that they have Removed T&W to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. \,f Q lUIELDRUM & OON, Shortland-street E" DW I N AUG .E & BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premises, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _~~_ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made imSS-a Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES F§|J In every Branch at Lowest S*Bt o f Auckland Prices! ~~~~ The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER. PARNELL. 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 suburbs. H A S. L A V T£ R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBER aiPARH. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. 0 T 1 C E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHIMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 1861.] W. EDGAR. Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he has on hand a com plete stock of the very best Dyes, imported direct from European manufacturer; and that having every convenience, together with a plentiful supply of the purest water, he is enabled to turn out work in an artistic style. W. Edgar solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland to send their Wearing Apparel to be cleaned, renewed, or dyed in a"y colour, and finished in a workmanlike manner. Orders sent by Post will be attended to. or Ladies and Gentlemen waited on by sending their addresses to Wellesley-street East. N.B.—No connection with any other dyer, cleaner, or renovator in x~nd. W. EDGAR. 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 PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palixgs, House Blocks Scc^ &c. &c. WPHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'. Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils'- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Coiours 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 carefull packed—3s & 97. QUfSEN-STRKET. IVTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL jji IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale :— a Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, ™ 6 and 71bs. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized Iron. ij^ Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. cQis Works:— Victoria-street Auckland.



ESTATfi and Commission Agjsjw, t T RANDERSON, o | <J. _ r _ r g > Bank and Insurance Shares, a Gold Mining Shares, ■ 2 a Freehold, and other Propertj, t £ 5 Bought and Sold on % g Commission. "" MORTGAGES,~LO ANS. &C, "4 fX arranged. p' w No Charge to Lender. n y TT > § Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, o __g _At7CKLANp. .a Land and Invisstment Agejt. ORGANS! ARGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agent 3ln Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealard). "ftT E'WSUMMEK GOODS. J. M. McLAC lIL AN, 218, QUEEN-ST3IEET, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW BUMM.ER MILLINERY )(\ are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY yi^wioe, and NEVV SUMMER HOSIERY M will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )fc=cr3x;=; sc=c=; : Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. IlcLachlan 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. iv/ir r. t. t r a f j oar, SURGEON dPsSspa*. Wakkfibld- DENTIST, £mpplf& antEKT. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover'p Patent Oxide Gas. rtiflela.l Tenth <frnm fino to a B^ill SaM A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM ±%. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Untveesttt of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Hftad Master. 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 snen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL. QUEEN-STREET. A. C< P E C 1 A L T V XcT WISEMAN'S £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 nvention for saving time. T A M E S BUTCHER, *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Ooods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncntX at rpaaonahlo ratoa. EKCHANTS, AGEN TS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in ar» styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stah oihco ' Wyndham-RtreeT,. Arise jupitetTand "snuffthe MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'3 SILVER LEVERS (warranted), fit each, dirlct krom the United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Oueen-street. OHN K. bM 1 T 11, BUTCHER, PARNELL, HAS REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES ADJOINING TIIK " BARREL." J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded hy the Pariicll public, and to announce his Removal to Larq;e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the following " Parnell Bill of Fai-e" :— Legs of Mutton, Id. per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton, 2Jd.. per lb. Loins Mutton, 3id. to 4d. per lb. Boiling and Roastiiig Beef, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest town prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER^ O VICTORIA-STREET. A FEW DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. Work done well and cheap:—Watch Glasses, 6d.; Watch Keys, 3d.; Watch Cleaning, Lever, 45.; Geneva. 3s. 6d.: Putting in Main Spring, 35.: Watch Hands, 6d. each. Good Warranted Silver Geneva Watches, price £2 55., in case. N.B.—lf work is not done satisfactorily, no charge will be made. m G. S A N D E S, JL» SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. tQ carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. IT AMIL TO N, WAIKATO. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortmen of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c. ; &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. US' Agent: Auckland Eveninb Star. fILAR X E BR O THE \y (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC-] GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank, Queen-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size ftt moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken ?.n»tanta.neonßly. . A UCKLAND MAT MANUFACTORY W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton). Ry Special c-i^djSst^^js Appointme Excellency"<B^S^^^a^^^!rttie Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. li. FAULD.EK, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth 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, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Cue3n-etrect



IV/fONSY TO LEND, on Mortgage.- JIVJ- i<\ Ring, Agent, Shortland-streat.. MONEY TO LEND.—A large mm o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 rfcjc? .Ip wards, a-i very low interest.—Apply to iar W Aitken, Saortland-street. . Olf¥Yr^"LMD7"^n~Mortgagci a the asual rates of interet c.—W. H. <son nell,. Vulcan Lane. MONEY* to LEND in large or sm»L sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply ft Mr. LATSHLKY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY~"to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— ■ R. C. DYER. Shqrciand-streot. TyrONE'Y TO LEND in large or small ■Lv.A. sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— •Taokson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in. large or amnU sums.— S. Va-ile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-ofHce. MONEY TO "LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Fieehold Securities. "vv'M. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND■?2EMANMT~CO -±%. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SGCTET^. Office—93, Qussin-stkeht. LOANS granted upon approved securities oi Freehold or Leasehold Pfopersiss in sums of £2£ to £6,000, principal and i;?tere3t being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- tj__ w ..i. Total amount ing over er weeKv Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 8 130 0 0 6 years 92 143 9 2 8 years 7 8 156 7 6 lOyears 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received^ repayable at seven days notice, and bearing in-terest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, H<w»rfita.ry. I> V SPECIAL APPOIN TMENTT -^ T— "^ >%e,c. on in I Try " 55 ft f/^ U ? h g I^l AUCKLAND. )g) po H ,made"only to order, and on measurement.- / Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers and Tea Dealers-, Queen-street j AtsoMand. : -\%T H. SKINNER, V 7 « BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop JfroaSs, Office »l*ittines. &c &r.a. X Si c W- a b^ a Wholesale and Retail. FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £gr Shipping Sdpp i*.i' c- tx "®Ji X> C L A S. X, SHIPPING & COMMISSION. AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. E O R ii E A X E X S, Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallora. JA N D J^ S O P P E T, c Frekman's Bay Steam Mills, And, No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. HW A I T E c WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFAC TtJ R ING TIN SMITH. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. han procured the most complete modern Machir nery,. and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him us a Wholesales Mj\_nufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247. UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Henws's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Suppijie!>. ALL. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J..Leydon. [Established 185S"J WJ. MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, t Importer of Sheet Lead*. Irun and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUI&ITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, A v c icl a is d. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of vrork in connection witli the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. A" L^ U V^ IS f T", « TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellbslwy-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. fiHRISTMAS "rSTEW YEAR'S \_J PRESENTS! . ±1 GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S., 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULL! SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, &c. NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET TTACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDIN( CJ? HOUSE Anglesea-strret, Behind New Banivj HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a lons felt requireiaeßt c Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has-opene the above. Travellers received at any hour o arrival of Steame:, Comfortable accqwraad; tion. Charges moderate.}



JOHN QOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND ■ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT Has always on SALE or LEASE, Largs Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitafcfo ; for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. • CULTIVATED FARMS PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, i And a g?eaf numljer of choice BUILDING : SITES; both in the Town and • i Sn-barbs. " All of whicb can be dealt with on most reason j able ierms. No. d, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. A2»o, Agent for Mr. W. Tv. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELITERY, and the Booki'aff of PassewKers. HOTEL For Salb ne<iV town, doing a capital bui-Uibsf. 2An?o large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildintrs, every coven'iencc, g-ood paddonlis, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. ■£?,(;{) to £500 cash required.—li. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brolccj, Market .- FOR SALE, a Comfortable 1-rooroed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allounent 33k 171, planted with choice fruit tree?,- and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £120. FOR SALE, a New 1-roomed Co?ts\ge in Pon sonby, commands a goorl vie-vf, allb-tment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c, &c. No. 21, Terms easy. Pflae. £220. FOIi SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, G2 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhouse, well, &c; Price, o£7G. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post^oflfice, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 8i acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth rSgO'per annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Plice, £115. Terms, * cash, balance can remain, FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREEN WO ODV Commission Agent, Mark'eS House. ]T> C. GR EE N W~Q'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, coHducte.d at Private Residences, or elsewhers, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House'; Compensation ClairnsTalued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and sfcher works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or other-wise 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 ke,to, &c.; also. Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. R(pl /^i \ Out-door . vv. VTREENWOOD, 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. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 108 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations tin the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers willpjoase for ward these to Mnies, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information ?nay be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons: — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/5 Papakura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. ISM Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 . Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drnry .. - 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6, 1877 ; "DAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. _r. adlington. manages. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared 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. 203. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. * v * 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. jN"ew Season's Teas " THE CUP THAT CHKERS 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 "t¥e MILLION, No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ re? th. , 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/0 %i \h. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ Ib. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 Ib. On Parcels of 6JIIS. a discount allowed. Sold:i2 chests, half-chests, and boxes.. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ Ib. Refined Sugars and Genbral Grocebiei of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply ir ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address s— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS Peoples Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, ' 252, QUEEN ■ STREET, AUCKLANI Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Sho* land, and OWEN-STREET. Grahamstows I o c l" l~ i !n g~ o F~l t. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform tie friends and the pviblic that they have resolvt to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Se! under cost price, a great Variety of Englis and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobacco if Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot ■ d General Goods, which will be found cheapl n than any house in town. No reasonable off t ref used.^-Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew &C< n§xt to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.



XX. U PRIMITIVE SEETHOOIST CHURCHr FKiSTELIN E.OA.D. ON TUESDAY. T'dß llTir .DISC ;a' public tea meeting ! will be held infhe School-room, at 5.30. I Tickets. Is Gd each.' After Tea, a Public SfrcEncNG will be held,--vThen several Jaißistcrs will deliver Addresses- BAZAAR! "O A%A AR ! Jl> B A Z .& A' R ! A 2A&AAR OF USEFUL A*3S> FA??*;'? ARTICLES, ia aid of tbs* PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUBCE., Fjranklyn Road, will tte OPE2WSD- IN THE CITY MailK-ET; QrrTHURSDAY ne:Tt,' 13th insX. And be "ocntiEraed the following FRIDAY1 ancli- SATURDAY 03351" aU Two o'clock Each Day:- ADMISSION, Jfc- N.B.—Tfoarcrwill be a very large and ab.ofct>! assortment c# Wearing Appare'J- ANNUAB- RACES;.. TO BE HELD OX TUESDAY Ist Januak7)Mß!S6,v OX THE FARM OF Al A. FANTHMI- ESQ. .■Resident: EverS Maclean, Esq.. Stewards : Messrs. W. L. Mji?Syn, Walter Soc*W' Reuben Parr, G. Kirkwe-od, A. A. Fantham^Ed. ■ Missen, J.^T. Camp, Robert Kirk* wood, and Henry Tanner, - Judge: IZikit.-Colonel Lyoar-- Hantmcappers : Starter: Mr. Reuben Par™?- Clerkp/of Course: Messrs. Robert I'isher and F. D. SiiaSc- • Clerk of Scales : Mr. Cfcwrles Chitty. 1. Maiden Plate, of 35 soys.—Weight ?f drags; :. 1-i miles; for hoi'afes that have nr«? won an advertised prize exceeding \fc soya. • Entrance 1 soy. 2. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys. - r 2 iftiles over 8 flights of hnrdles, 3 ft. 6.n. iigh; 1 soy. on nomination', 10s on acceptance. 3. Cambridge Our. —A Handicap of 30 iots;-; 2 miles. 2 soys. oa nomination; 1 soy.'-on acceptance. 4. Hack R^ce, of 10 soys.; 1 mile; weighty 10 • stone. Winner SO'lkj sold immediately after the.race for 20-sovs., surplus (if any) to go to the FuitcL.: Enti'anca, 103. j post ' entries. 5. Publicans' Purse,..-of• 20 soys.: If imles. - Entrance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age.' 6. Trotting Race, of ISsso-vs.; 2 niiJes ; wciglits 12 stone. • D>stane© Handicap. lCsi- on nomination, 10s. oiv acceptance. In the-' event of a break, rjioa'sses to be immediately pulled into a trot. 7. Consolation Hani>k?ap,of 10 soys.; l+rtiilea; Entrance, 1 soy. Three horses to-start-o-r no race. Only sub- ■ scribers of not less thaa>3os. can enter jaeraes for Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and othnevents. Entrance fee and subscription for the-Ist, 2nd, 3vd, aud t.th • races to be forwarder!,, witii nominations and colours, to the Secretai'/^belore 8 p.m. on Sab Ti- - day, the loth J)ecemter,.at the National Hotel, , Cambridge. Weights wilt appear in " Waikata Times" of Saturdaj", December. Entries for Trotting Race :t.p be received same time--as others, and handicap declared when weights appear. All acceptance moneys -payable before 3 p.m. . on or before Wednesday, the 26th December. The Stewai'da will strlstlp adhere to the iVWi-i ---kato Turf Club rules. All protests mtist bis. aconinpaniod with;;.&-> deposit of 2 soys., whiaiiVillbS liable to forf'eitr ure to the fund if th« Stewards consider tlie t protests frivolous or vexations. First race to start ati 2.39. WAiLTEB SCOTT,i\ Hon. Seo,i-. A UCKLANI) BAGING • OL3JBP. SUMMER MEETINGS. BOXING: DAY, 28th Dsscembeßj .13W;. AND JANUARY IwWjsw Year's Day^. And? 2nd, 1878.- President: I Vice-President.;. Mr. DILW-OK'XiH. I MX..A. BUCKLA-WDK Boxing Day. Nsw Year's Day I. 2nd Jant;aE.v. Derby Stakes - Marea Produce-• Railway Plate Selling Race.- Stakes Pu b 1 i c an's . Auckland Cilp Purse Steeplecbsae'- A. Racinar Club Hurdle Race Handicap Aucldand Plate ©rand Stand Maiden Plate . Handicap Ste\vard's"*Han- 'Hack Hurdlel dioap . Hurry Scurry f Race. iCoosolaUan.. . Nomination©close on Dee. 14^137.7- WM. PERCIT-AJa . Secretary.. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamiiion,. yFaXkesOi\ 3rd Deeem^&r,. J877;. Dear Auntje,— When you come up to see in tiieJWai* kato at Christmas time, dp nqt .trouTMii to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaq-ues," "Ladies' liuggage/V "Jewel Baskets," or anything of t?iatiki,tid,.or . indeed any sort of Confectionery os Cakes, be cause we have such amice Oonfectifeiier'.s Shop. up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheai> as you can. in Auckland; and tacn.we ca.» hs.\e the fmil and pleasure of going with yovu ajad. buying; them.. I am, deor Auntie, Sour loving pati, LAU.EA. I hereby certify that the abova is a.ciTE. correct, and shall be glad t*see Laura anoL her Auntie. T. TRBWHEEULAB* ! 3 A X E R(. , PASTRY CCDK, AND CQNFSOTKSSTER, AND ; . FKIJ.IT DF I?'QT.. H AM.VI T'G^, lir E S T» WAIKAX.O, oft h bii i tTslTlkMtliancs. COMPANY CAPITAL, £1>, 000,(300. Buildii^gs of every fisescriptio:a and Conta-xts Insured.. Wool irom Sheep's Back or Shipping Post London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Goraiu, Gnm v aai Cargo&s generally Issjired to and from Lojsaion, the Colonies, America, Chim, Mauritivs. the Islatuf &c. LOWKRT OUKRKST E.ATES Hsad Office, AisakJaad. A. BOAPvDMAN, ■ JVJanasjer. ■JVTEW ZEA L ANFiNSUSANCE -i.l COMPANY. FMSS AND MARINE. ! Capital £1,000,000. :RemsurancaFußd £100,000 ' Insurance against LOSS BY TIRE of every deßonptioa of Property ramy be ejected with this Compaay. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise,- Gooda. and Freagiit Insured, by steamears and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. ear Losses Pbomptly Paid. QRORQK P. PTKRCB! ATn-nager. "SCTOHIA FLOUR MILLS. SYMONDS-STREET. * *% PAETINGTON BROS, Havk Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Eice, Peppor, &c, ground.