The Evening Star.

Vol. YXXI-Fo. 3,378.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1877.

PRICE : OXE PEXNY.



-~vs^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY llSO^*- JL\j STEAM COMMUNICATION -^s^Ss* Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND> MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HSRO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. Sha will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, October 24,187?. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—November, 1577. FOR TARANAEZ NELSON. PICTON, WEL LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. FROM Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Sprain? Waxaka.. Saturday, 3rd, 7 a.m. Takaxaki Thursday, Sth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Wasaka.. Tuesday, 13th, 1.30 p.m. 12 noon. Taufo .. Saturday, 17th, 5 p.m.i 3.15 p.m. Hawea .. Monday, 2Gth, 12 noon.] 11.5 a.m. Waxaka.. On arrival English MaiL — FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, • axo PORT CHALMERS, FROM Qceex opreet wharf. Hawea .. Thursday, loth, 4 p.m. — TAUI»O Thursday, 29th, 4 p.m. — I [ FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, and PORT CHALMERS (from Qtjekn-street Wharf. Rotorua.- Tuesday. 6th, 5 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea .. Monday, 12th, 5 p.m.] — Tauto Monday, 26th, sp.m.| — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotobua.. Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. — *gr Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queer, and West Queen-streets. «S&£fc- IT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA .^^^^JJ ROA, AND MANGONUL The s.s. lONA wiU leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked*and small parcels prepaid tit the Office on tho Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for tlia above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon. and every FI^ID AXTat 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d ; Steerage, £s. FOR- MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFS for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS!) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as followa :— Friday, 2nd November Wednesday, 7th November Monday. 12th November Friday. 16th November Wednesday, 21st November Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. A,. MnftR'KOQR. Manager. «s®^^ "OARLIAMENTARY RATES ,^§sg^-ST TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Exctirsion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Singt.l-: Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning1 to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. __. .T. CASEY _______ ikfe^ IT' 'R THE HOT~SPRINGS^ MAHURANGI. MATAKMA, "Ss^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspek, will sail as under:— Auckland axd Hot Springs. Btoei Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahoeaxgi. For M&hurangi every Thursday tmd Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides M rill allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with trt-a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to «sgfc*?^ CjTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ,^g_^>)O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVTLLE. The as. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville 6very Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville >a he return trips every Wednesday and Friday mornings tide. Passenrers leave Auckland, per 'LILY,' on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ou .Mondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Ked Office. Wharf. <S&^. CJ TEAM TO AND FROM ,_____sk3 RIVERHEAD TWICE nfivri r DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave a3 under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.a. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. • Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. «*tek*^. OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, ■ every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, arid for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on E'ridaya, and for Port Albert on Mondays. iST This Service commences on MONDAY, th May. J. CASEY & SON. ,£2^. \STAIKATO STEAi.t fIXVI- J£|3pgiigg; i-V GATION & COAL MINING *^a^BIPOOMPANY (LIMITED), TIME TABLE J Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. 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 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. SCHBRFF, Secretary. Forr-wtrf*>.t. 26th September. 1E77. vli\A. iH OR o A ii Hi, *\^^^^^," A SCREW STEAMER, t^togSF^!gJ^g . 2S Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught, and with binal! consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN", Land Agenfr. "P 011 LONDON DIRECT. jtsffiS***&^ ■*-^le well-known clipper barque ■w™^ COLUMBUS, Al at Lloyd's, 744 tons_ register, Capt. Wiixiam Essos'. having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation fcr passengers. B"or fraiffht or nasaage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED). Agents.



. fcSateSfe^SITEAM. COMMUNICATION ! JSSSfeIO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *^****&*'TBl& THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. 1 ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland— Saturday, 3rd November, 11 a_m. From Thames — Friday, 2nd November. £ p.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 1.3(1 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— • Enterprise—Friday, 8 p.m. Durham —Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames— Enterprise—Saturday, 8 p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. .T. EDWARDS, Agent. I . %^-Q TEAM T0 COROMANDEL. "~The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Coromandel— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent, «s^#^ mHA ME S STEAMER S. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am vuwpared to Store (Rent Free) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, ! Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. «^|g|^r >^ O R WAIUKU. J. IIC p. 3. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. s—Monday, -1.30 p.m. s—Monday, 9 p.m. 7—'Wednesday, 8 a.m. 7—Wednesday, 12 noon 10 —Saturday, 8 a.m. 19—Saturday, 1 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills— Tuesday, at 8 a.m. NOTICE.—The p.s. Oregon will not do her trip to Wainku on Saturday, 3rd instant, as she will be laid up for painting. Single Faxes, 3s (id; Return, Os. Weather and other circumstances perinittiug Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Hibbin'a Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. ■sS62fe^ A UCKLAND STEAM ,____^J^. PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above port on MONDAY next., sth instant, at 5 p.m. FOR NAPIER. The s.e. SOUTHERN" CROSS Will sail for Napier direct on MONDAY next, sth instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. j-kji. imiRST WOOL SKIP FOR sEoio^v -*- LONDON. Jg||j|||||j The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, W. C. Aui-D, Commander. This vessel, having most of her carxo 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 ship will be open for inspection from 10 to & daily. Jb'or freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savin and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31,1577. 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, J-Shaw. Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., j and Co. jG**J** WOT ICE TO WOOL Jj3E|o^ J3| SHIPPERS. ~!MsSi&r As we are informed that reports vsrmipusaMa are De i ng industriously circulated to the effect that the Fa.rnencth will be taken off the berth for London, we beg to Btate that this vessel has commenced to Load, and has secured the cargoes of the Vision. Energy, Blanche, NorvaJ. Edith, and Wave of Life, besides some 3,000 packages of Gum and Wool. Intending Shippers would consult their interests by comparing Rates of Freight. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. r^js^ T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF JH£§f3*V JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA vsfflifraijßißEl owned by Messrs Shaw, Savill &; Co, M, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line o£ Ships ar« 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 c€ Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , The undersigned ara empowered to grant passages from Loado* to New Zealand, payment tor wiaich has been guaraatead in. the Colony. Return steps to London also leare at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN 8c GRAHAM, VAsente. OStUICESHANK fc CO.J ,-fc-. mHE NEW ZEALAND m^^Pfes, JL SHIPPING COMPANY ■llPglll^ (LIMITED Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. LONHON Bbakoh: 84,'Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MATAURA.. 898 WAIMATE .. 1107 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA 871 ORARI 1054 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PAREORA^.. 879 WAITANGI 1161 PIAKO ...1000 WAIT ARA.. 833 RAKAIA ....1057 WANGANUIIOOO KANGITIKI 1225 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 liangdom 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 ers. The Company also charters ships of the highest class as recuired, 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, Chrietciiurch, or at any of the Branches in the colony * - AUCKLAND BRANCH-93.QJ88.v-3fREBT. : I>OGERS' Ponsouby Emporium.—The \j be«t value in Teas. First-class Fresh I Butter, 9d.; New Potatoes, 3!bs. for Is. A Call j solicited.



lf£k»|fe^.Tß'' OK W A I U X 17. "^sSise*'' The s.s. TAmTTsHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Wainku : Nov. Nov. 3—Saturday, 3:30 p.m. 3—Saturday, 7.30 p.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other ciroumstanoee permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and M&cfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co.. will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1861.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed; and well pressed; Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished . All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d^edin any shftde, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed;. Gloves cleaned at Gd. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned v dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. .MiDfjAR & Company, ' Wellesley-st. East. riHKAP LEATHER AND BOOT \j WAREHOUSE, HICVK-STREET. Leather and Shoe Grindery on Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, 9d pair; Children's School Boots, 2s 6d and 3a Gd pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s 6ri p«ir ; Working Boys' Boots, from 4s Gd ; Men's Bluchers, 6s Gd: ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s Gd ; Bush-wearing Boots, Bfl Gd, and upwards; Men's, Women's, and Children's Slippers, various, from Is Gd to is Gd. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c., Ax HIGH-STItEET. (Hours: —5.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. : Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R~()lj T. . WC U L P AN « PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield j STREET. PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL. a COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils?1' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate-1 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Coinp&ss Glasses, Glazed Sashea, Doors, &c. Gla&s cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s fc 97, QUBEN-STRKET. m R. G ILL M AN, JLe CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, Okehukoa, Bogs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and believing the favours so long conferred will still be continued, he has made arrangements for continuation of Lease at a reduced rate, and has aJao largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him pramptly to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future bo received from the first English Whole sale Houses, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in cases of necessity attend ance will be given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. WARNOCK BROTEEKS] T V SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S; Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office „ .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price given. Bones purchased at from ;35 to £3 per ton. TTT H. SKINNER, ■*'<* c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, en the Old Site, VULCAN LANK. All Branches ci' t.ac Building Trade executed by Experienced Worldlier!. £nop Fronts, Ofiico Bittinstß. teo,. &.o. 4Ti ■ E O ii G E~ A X E Ii !S, H3~ Fbeemak's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. JAMES BUTC HE E~ CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. NewcasJ^ and Bay of Islands Coal. Alec, Firewood (ctst or nnout), Xt reasonable mteH. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT ox BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. _ _ c N A B> © Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. G3T Shipping Supplied. "®S 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 seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. O 6 4 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED 3TOJIB Victoria-street Auckland. X^T pHILLIPPS & DON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd Assortment of PARERHANGINGS OjT THE LATEST DESIGNS. t9. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mcttos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, &a. &c, &c. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, &c, Carbon's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS'! 95 & 97, Queen-street IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlera' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-etreet. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Gounn orders promptly executed. Good- -hipped to all the Colonies. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM JL KRS, AND OTHERS, The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, EEESWAX, &c, &0., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanks?r3 and Leather Manufactetksrs, Auckland.



Estate and Commission Agent. £ \ 1[ R. RANDERSON, o § O» -~- 8 Bank and Insuk untie Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, p Freehold, and other Property, > £ Bought and Sold on 3 g Commission. F "* MOETO AGES,~~L,OANS. &C-. <! pf arranged- p H No Charge to Lenders <3 § Offlcet 14, Insurance Buildings, o _£p Auckland. "? Land and Investment Agent. ORGANS! ORGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are noT7 on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Wakehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). if amTlton, w a i"k a to. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c. &c &c. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. SST Agent: Auckland Evening Star. EDWIN' AUGER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _^~_ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made r -*!flT» Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES fllf| In every Branch at Lowest «3^. o j Auckland Prices 1 '~x=xC:^' The T kad c. *„* Stationary Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, "PARNELL. ALEX. KENNEDY, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Next Ad cut Hotel), QUE EN-KTRFjET. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thamcsjiustomers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. Al o v !e t^ f; a TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLKSLWV r-6TREKT. Has always on band a Vv'ell-selcsted Stock of , Black and Blue Superfiue Cloths and-Doeskins; I also. West of England, Mosgicl, and other i Tweeds. I A good fit RTiaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. IyTELBOURNE CUP, IS7 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First, £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided £200; Non-starters, £-00. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel, Bourke-street, Melbourne. R I N^ G~ o COMMISSION AGENT, Sho rtland-stbeet. ff\. E. TDERELL, J v N., JL teacher of the pianoforte. 1 *«.* Address: Turrell's, Music Seller, Queen- j street. j WILLIAM MORG.AN, I SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, i NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a largo and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. S3T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. tctHeTw summer goo d~s. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )("These~Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)! will be Sold He is also showing the Best)( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(x3r=cx 2C=cx Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and tho 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. _ _ _ _ _ • 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 QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. TW" O T I C E. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have SOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices .— per Ib. Fore-quarters Mutton 2id. ~ Legs and Loins id. „ Boiling Beef, from _ 3d. „ Roastßeef ..: 4d. „ PrimeCutßeef Sd. „ Chops and Sausages id. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. G. S A^ N D E" S, © SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plan 3 supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the "Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. WANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and difFerent shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in. Boy's and Youths' sizes. c l a^ ii k; SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. BE E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and •£3k- Bootmakers, in thanldrig their cus a^isSi tomers for past favours, informs them gj/i v|3 and the public that they have Removed Tg*£y to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. Mo I ELDRUZVI & DON, Shoetland-street.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— iT. Ring, Agent, Shortland-«treet'. j "1/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o | JJrJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, S,hortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the ustial rates of interett—W. H. Oon nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small suras, at low rate of interest Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-istreet. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sumps at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson snrl Rupsell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, j Shortland-street. next the Post-pinoe. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO . OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queex-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties iv sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed ;— Repayments extend- •,}„._ -t-vr^.l, Total amount ing over L er Week- . Repayable. H. d. £ s. d. £ years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years .. .... 9 2 U3 9 2 S years 7 6 ISO 7 6 10 years G 3 I 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary, ■p or"!5 !e c, & c 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: Ex City of Auckland— ■100 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Pelmont and Brandon) 100 cases Oolman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.^:B. and Warranted) 15 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Mortou, and Whybrow's) 5G boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Column'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid H) barrels Currants :i0 boxes Eleme Raising 48 boxts Sultana Raisiiis 4(M) boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors j Sugar, Tea ; Sardines, A and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot : Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Fiour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, fee, &c. Seed YV a eehous c, Nkxt Baxk of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with MountHobsonNursery, Re:.iueha, Auckland. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in 1 their Season. Small collection of FLOVr'ERixG ; Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections of New. Choice, and Beautiful FLOWER SEEDS at 55., 10s., and 20s. Free by Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. .v<£3=» Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, e^* 1 matures early, Ss. per bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and Farm Seeds of all kinds. Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requisite. Address :-C T. WR E N. At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 15s. per doz. package included. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARX2UHAR MACRAE, Head Master. "E-t D~U C A T-I "b"~N A L MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants or Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. oT removal. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-strcet, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. nrTHFn^F TREAT, PA R N E,L L. J_ MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms:—Pupils tinder ten years of age, one guinea; over that ago, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 1b ; Dancing, £1 Is ; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. I S H E X AND C 0., 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 Pheasanta for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families' waited on in frown or suburbs. [Established 1858.] WJ. M A R X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c. Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Havjug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonhaugh Frost & Co., WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane an.D High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDEte, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets, Indents for al! kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. __TANTEb, particular attention to be Vt given to the following important fact: I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out i 800 pairs of Coloured Moleskins (all sizes) at 4s. 6d. per pair. Ec in time.



JOHN QOPP £T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always od SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARMS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able ternis. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. 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) .. .. 60s. Steam (screened) 10a. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If' required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Ohehunera received at the Company's Ofliec, Fort-Dtreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons 3 — Mines to— Mines to — Newcastle .. 12/G Papaknra .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2- Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 4G/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehuncra .. 49/2 Drury .. „ 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. TDIOO TE'S fiOAL. JD .Ml: \y Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming 'Purpos^-a (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price' of Coal at the undermentioned places is— 3. d. • s. d. Drury .. .. IG 6 Papakura .. 18 0 Papatoitoi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Oneliunga •.. HO Ner< market.. 14 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, making the total cost of the Coal uniform throughout. The "Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable .Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show:— " To Mr. Jas. Foote : Sir, —Having tried your Coal as an experiment about four months ago, and finding it of satisfactory quality, I feel it ) my duty to ask your acceptance or my testimony in its favour. I have continually used it since I have been in business, both at my bakery and for domestic purposes, and find it answer to my perfect satisfaction. It is good Coal, and burns clear and clean, gives good heat, and is unques tionably worthy of patronage. Hoping you may succeed in your enterprise, I am, yours truly., John Robkrtsox, Bakery, Queen - street.— Auckland, October 7,1877. Reinuera, April 28.1577.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, I have ."given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same <:>i"uility, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly, T. Suort- Auckland, X.Z., April tne 30th, IS77.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the Sample of coal sent from youv mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars: second, it burns to very fine ash ; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—o. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel. April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir, —In reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using yonr Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.— We are. Dear Sir, yours truly, DUNNINGHAM & KING. JAMES FOOTE, GIL]FILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road "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 tonß, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. ■ Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. . per ton. Cwts., 1/3 .. .. per cwt. V Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as fellows ;— . 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards. 15s. „ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station- Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wynfiham-street, Auckland. ifeTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL ±S IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand for Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead^ 4, 5, 6 and 7lbs.; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings. Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. ttSL. Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "St Work?.:— Victoria-street Auckland. r\ . N SALE" Muntz Metal and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tin 3, Californian. S. LAURIE. 7, Vv YNDHAM-STREET. A UCKLANDHAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. • FEN TON (Late Hill & Fexton), By Special f—.-^Oj^^SS^s Appointme Excenency^iSfe^SilSasSSiSrthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Manufacturing Department.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size, and shape of cusiomers' head are taken with unfailing accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, 61, Queen-street, where tliis won derfully - designed " Conformateur" may be seen. In order to rendei his Stock the most com plete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for DIRECT SHIPMENTS ol LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES Ladies' and Gentlemen's.Hats. <^c. JUST OPKNEO—A Splendid Assortment Travelling Hats and Caps; the " Opera Hat;" a case of Superior French Felt Hats.' ~ j fashions, frc, &c. SST Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—iiats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. . XX. JD . 6i, QUEEN-STREET.



Theatre <^^jkosP Royal. Proprietor .. ~**a&&b-<*sS3**>'ii&' R. J. DeLias ENGAGEMENT Of.the Charming Young Actress, MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! MARY LODUSKI YOUNG ! Who will appear THIS (Friday) BV.ENIXG, For the Last Time Gilberte, i For the Last Time as Gilberte; ' For the Last Time Gilberte In the Society Drama, in five acts, entitled, FROU FROU ! FROU FROU ! FROU FEOU! FU< )U FROU : FROU FROU! FROU FROU! GILBERTE -.IlSi M. L. YOUNG. SATURDAY EVENING, INGOMAIl ! INGO.MAR! Partexia Miss M. L. Young. ~\T OUNG MEN'S C H RIS TIA N JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF'LECTURES. its* TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! =^5 FRIDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, AT 7.30 p.m. Admib;- iox :— 0 NTE SHILLING. LECTURE by MR. F. G. EWINGTON, WILLIAM 111., KING OF ENGLAND. Chair taken by Rev. A. W. Webb. Musical Conductor: MR. C. Blomjfield. Choir, ''English B<-h.u:.'.' Syllabus :— Historr—Rule Brittania—England's Worthies —William's Birth and r arly tstrujcgtes—Louis XIV. invades Holland—William resolves to die in r.he last d i: ?'i — W < liiam'B Co artship, Marriage, and subbequeat Flirrations with Elizabeth Villiers—How it all happened. Choir, " Bonnie Dundee,' " Hark, how they ring." Stuart Tyranny—Britain's Agony—James 11. —Scottish Martyrs — Revolution — William's landing—Coronation—Ever memorable Siege of Londonderry—Death before Surrender—Battle of Killiecranlde—State of Ireland—Remarkable Irish Conversions, c. £-:., Brass Kettles and Knockers turned into Coin of the Realm—Battle of the Boyne—Brilliant Charge of the I"isn Cavalry— Williani wounded—Jamesll. loses hi 3 appetite—Continental Wars— Glencoe Massacre —William's Death—God in History. AUCKLAND AGRICULT URALAND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIRST AN N UA L SHO W, To be held on FP.IDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1577, (Being H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Birthday), AT ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Certificates -will be offered for the following— HORSES SHEEP CATTLE SWINE DAIRY PRODUCE DOfiH POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL i For further particulars see Handbills and Books All Entries to be made on the Association's Printed Forms, to be had from Messrs Back land, Hunter and Nolan, and the undersigned. WM. PEROTVAL, Secretary. ~\ UOKLAND AGE IC U LT-U RAL AND J\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. '. The following Classes have been added to the list of awards :— Shorthorn 3-year-old Bulls and Heifers Grade do. do. do. -do. Hereford do. do. do. Grade do. do. do. do. Draught Entire, foaled since August, 1374. The time for receiving Entries has beau ex tended to FRIDAY next, at 1 o'clock. All Stock by rail or water will be received up to 10 o'clock a.m. on morning of the Show, but not otherwise. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. SOFTH -BRITISH INSURANCE COMP A N V CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description aad Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "KTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE IS COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. .. .. - - £1,000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRS of every description of Property xaay be effected with this Company. Hull 3 Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured," by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. *ar IjOSskr Promptly Paitj. ftUOROff P. T3TTCROH!. Mmwrar 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, Palixgs, House Blocks &c &c, &c. /^HEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are selling SASHSS DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stcck of First and Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all itsi Btcanchks.—Chai Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Les&, a very low rates. Price Lists on application.. THK UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 35, In surance Buildings. » m H. H A L L & C 0., "HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE (Late xslessrs Low and Motion's Store). ON SALE— 120 tons FLOUR, in sacks, half-sacks, and quarter-sacks 300 sacks OATS 180 „ SHARPS 30 „ PEARL BARLEY f.O „ OATMEAL 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 21 „ BACON.& HAMS. El O R SALE (C HE A P)> NEWCASTLE COALS, Ex ' Caberfeidh,' IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS ALONGSID3 OB DELIVERRD. J. CRAIG, Fort-street. "O ¥. W E B » T E JtiiT K.A>& WHOLESALE AND RETAIL i SADIJIiSR ANO KARKTSS MAKES' ;13 XuexLAirc, rNext the Unioc Bank).