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AUCKLAND, KT.Z., THURSDAY, DECEMBER G, 1877.

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X> EGULAE MONTHLY !J-1» STEAM'COMMUNICA TION «2^«SBHr BET-WEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Log-an. may be expected, here again about the 2ith of December. She will leave for tjydney and Melbourne three days alter arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 27, 1877. Ttn"!o^ steamship company \j of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December," 1877. for taranaki, nelson,1 picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Maxukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. | Ls£^ ' WANAKA.. Saturday, Sth, 10.30 a.m. 9.15 a.m. Well'ngton: Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon.' 11.5 a.m. Takanakj Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. \VEix.'»»<;Toa Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 1?OR~Ta1J RAN GA. POVERTY BAY, aNA^IWP- Vv TKLLIN TGTON, LYTTELTON A KO PORT CHALMERS, from Qc/bjek- " HABF. . hlwe!" ..j 'riiursday, 13th, 4 p.m.| — Tadpo ... Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m. — Wanaka.. Friday, 23th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OK ISLANDS. Hawka" ..] Monday, 10th, 5 p.m. — TauPO .J Monday, 17fh. 5 p.m. — WakaKA ..1 Wednesday, 20th, 5 p.m.| — FOR BYDNEY. fkm; Que^n-stkebt Whabf. Kotokua..; Tuesday, ISth, 2 p.m. — && Cargo must be along-side one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, oil' double fares; available until 23th February- HENDERSON & MACFxIRLANE, Agents. Corner Queen a.-nd West. Oneen-streots. -KV^. fiHRISTMAS EXCURSION vV_y TO THE WEST COAST The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13tli December, calling at Tauranga (11th), Poverty- Bay (loth), Napier (16th), Weliiutrton (ISth), 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, "Rreak sea, Doubtful, Thomson.' Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. Ac this magnirlcent 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: inren&inK passengers should therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFAItLANE, Agents, Queen-street. sjC^W 13ARLIAMENTAJiy KATES TO RIVERHBAD. The p.s. OITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Singlk Fawes of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to A.uck land about 5 o'clock cm. ■T. CASEY & SON. <sgs__**s=i :^ "rjl ili THE HOT SPRINGS, jP^S^ £} MAHURANGI, JvIATAKANA. 'sas^ p£AWA[J, £c LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILEANK, Captain Kaspsr, wall 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-d&y. Makuraxgi. 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, Kawao, 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 ut a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to _^ __ TO AND FROM _^^O RIVERHKAD TWICE D A-llj x. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under :— From Auckland: From Riverhead : S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. •s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— ■ J. CASEY fc SON. CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA _^^^^O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Kawson, will leave Helenßville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips every Wednesday and Friday <uornin« s tide. .-,»», Passenror- t eave Auckland, per 'LILY, on Monday and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ov Mondays and^rMays^ & Ked Office. Wharf. -rirrAIKATO STAAi»S JNA/I- Vf GATION & COAL-IvU-N ING -mmmmJf COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at daylight Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and . Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. Alexandra to Newcastle. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Farks:—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, SCHERFFj Secretary. Fort-t»t,rflet. 15th November. 1877. ■ ~^T_£~ —=CIIRST SHIP FOR LON- The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 882 tons register, W. C. Aur.D, Commander. This vessel, having most of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. •The unsurpassed accommodation of.^ l3™a,?" nificent ship, liberally supplied with evciy requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting lj-nglana. ■ The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particular, EPPIyt ° OWEN & GRAHAM Agents for Shaw, Savill 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 po,ssengers. , Freights can be an-ansred at the offices Ol tne at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Shaw, bavill CRUTCKSHANK& C 0. .) and Co. __ ~7Krr Tf<~~o r sal c, - *^^^^^>. A SCREW STEAMER, 28 Ton 3 Register, fuut in 1874. Carries a large cargo on n,<ht taught, and with small consumption 01 luel. . For further particulars, apply _^ ITKEN LandAsent.



tSj^l&v IC^OR LONDON DIRECT. The only regular trader ana c82.-<FHnn i,r,;-i,ii f av ourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 750 tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, wilt 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. 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 os. and 7s. Gd. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. Gd. and 53. TI M E T ABLE. From Auckland- Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Friday, 11 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 12 midnight From Thames— Durham—Friday, 6.30 p.m. Lalla Eookh—Saturday, 10 p.m. For Coromandel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel. Durham—-Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for goods or parcels put 00 board without a shipping note. P.s. >•• nterprise laid up for now boiler, &c. ■)". EDWARDS, Agent. «n£tes&^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION ,^S^£€"fv3 BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND "SSSS^S^THE THAMES. The fast and conimouious 3.3. ROTOMAHANA, A. Faequhar, Master, will leave a3 under :— From Auckland- Thursday, 6th December. 3 p.m. Friday, 7th December, at 4 p m. Saturday, Bth December, 4.3.0 p.m. ii From Thames- Friday, 7th December. 5.45 a.m. Saturday, Sth December, 9.30 a.m. Return Tickets, at Single Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 23th November, to Mon day, 3rd December, 1577, inclusive. Weather and other circumstances ncrmittin?'. FRASEK & TINNE, Agents. "SBtfa*-^ 'fflOU RUSSELL, WANGA -JllllgjjplJP ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONxV will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather penrntting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cars-o received after 4 p.ni— I strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The a.s, ARGYLE will leave for the above islaca EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. ■ FOR COROMANDEL. The a.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every ITRTDAIT at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kisslihg's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIIIUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for ail BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as-followa:—' Monday, 10th December Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December Monday, 24th December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting1. A. jVTn?*RF,CWR. Manww. - '0 ° X WAIUKU. -■^^f^ The s.s. TAl'vl O' SRANTER wiil eu.ve for Vv aiuku as follows:— From Onehonga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. 3—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. B—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills o^i Friday, at S a.m. Rfduced 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 Macfariane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehungaor Newmarket. .^ WAIUKU'! "s^^sssscsw The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. B—c-aturday, S a.m. S—Saturday, 12 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, 53. Weather and other circumstances permittltig Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin'B Auction Mart will be attended to M. TT. ROE. ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under:— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday mom ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. jtST This Service commences on MONDAY, thMay- J. CASEY & SON. XT'XCURSIONtoWAIWERA <^^^^Jll (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday moaning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets. 10.. j_ CAgEY & SQN . «£V*w QTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI' The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — ,__ , From Auckland: From Wade: Thursday, Dec 6,4 p.m. Friday, Dec 7, S a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASWY & SON. p^^~~ W O R LEVUKA. "WsE|»|^, The fine new schooner 98 tons register. John Urquhart, Master, will sail for the above port on THURSDAY next, 6th December. For freight or passage &P,piy r. A p DNO Fort-street. 28th November. 1877. jp or "th c wad c. The schooner FI "^" LY Will as above on FRIDAY EVENING next, 7th instant. "l*r*r""l7f OR HOKIANGA Lx^^^^^s^ a ' UJLrtJciOl. -I^!_^^__^^^ The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail as above on SATUR DAY next, the Sth inst. For freight or passage apply on board at Gore street Jetty. ' Master, agent. eS-vsfe. TTIXCURSION TRIP ON THE jji||_3jg^jLlJ WAITEMATA. The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Com pany's p.s. TAKAPUNA Will leave the Ferry T at 2 p.m. on SATUR DAY. Sth December, for a CRUISE IN THE HARBOUR, calling at Glen Orchard. Fares: One Shilling. Refreshments provided on board. iterresu t> HBATH _ Onager. ffTTR NOCK BROTHERS, W SOAP AND CANDLE M A N U F ACTUBBSR.S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. r\fa C a .. Durham-street, Auclaana. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bones purchased • oi &o to £3 per ton.



WILLIAM M O R G- A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1565.] W.M. offers for public, selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Biding 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. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, or his well known qualitj r and style, on the shortest notice. SSSr Goods forwarded to any part of the country. m G. S A N D E S, JL © SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied ou 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. f?n HO S. J. H A R B U T T, .JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MANTJWAC TUP.ER. corner of Victoria-street East and COBUKG-STKEK'i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. TMPORTANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's I ate shop, hi 3 £&' DINING ROOMS '©a have been renovated at great expense, with every regard, to the convenience cf his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, »S "well as the be«t ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Th«iv are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident need 3no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which, he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DEI AC AC V OF TUB SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, IJlustro 4' -mI and Comic Jour nals, together with the lead^jg London News papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each m<iil steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large share of patronage which has been accorded to him in the pa3t, 11. W. wishes afro to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local] y manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keillor and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up ail the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale aix-d Retail ConfeCtionee, auckland. ' O E E ~H I V E, JL> SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors axd •.-/>,;„. Bootmakers, in thanking their cus i'vii|;.^ tomcrs for past favours, informs them §V--"% and the public that they have Removed TSSS* to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. -■ i ,f q Jxi-KLBRUM & OON, ShoktliAXO-stbket ... jj sjy- j jf A U G" E R", JOj bootmaker. Has Removed to his Nkw Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _~ o _' FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE ,*-£?;■s WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES jf'M'^ every Branch at Lowest of Auckland Prices! "~° °~" Tvs Tka dc. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will bs kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. "OfAVLNG succeeded in pleasing the _OL 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 ssen 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 Baoon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants tor warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. H~X~S! L~~A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBEK isP-AKH. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. J^T O T I C~ E. CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHIMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. [Established a.d. 1864.] W. EDGAR, Proprietor, while thanking the public for their patronage during the past 14 years, begs to state that he haa 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 renovater in Auckland.^ VICTORIA FLOUR MILLJS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTING! 1 ON BROS. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran* Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground. J3 O T T E R & CO., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON KALE: Ex Oitv of Auckland— ■100 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Belmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickle 3 (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & Oolman'sD.S.F.Mustard 100 doz. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Kaisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Mnntz Metal and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardines, $ and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder ♦ Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, &c., &c. Z^'~l



Estate and Commission Agent, £ T R- RANDERSON, o 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, o Freehold, and other Property, 2 5 Bought and ,Sold on a <s Commission. - MORTGAGES/~LO ANS. &C., << y arranged. _5 :_ No Charge_to Lender. g W —^ — *^ § Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, o _X Auckland. Land and Investment Agent. ORGANS! f\ R*G ANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auaidand. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, QUEEN-STREET, (Nest to Bank of New Zealand). TffEf SUMMER G~6 OD S. _L^ ' J. M. M cLACHLAN, _2IS, Queen-street, Has Just imported, per ' Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW BUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NSW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the ..Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeffsia )(x~3s^c^:—~ Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. MoLachlao while in Eunedin, 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 26,1577. li-rs. t. traf* oa r, SURGEON ..f-'^^S-V WaKEFIKLD a A I'l a X) D' i"y"f*X'f«k STKE.JS.T. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr= Clover's Patent Oxide Gag. pfciflnia.l T«..t,h (from Or>» to a Knll fter.l A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM JA. MAR SCHOOL. (AIi'KILJATED TO THE UNrVEKSITV CF New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27th April,.!7th July, ami sthOctober FAItQUHAR MACRAE. TTftud Manter. O E L L T~N^ G O ¥~Y. "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 wiil be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AhKew& Co., ne:ct to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. A S'j OIALM m- WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES, -m There being no duty on imported SADDXE Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of tins class of High Knee-pad Saddles, leather bein:^ cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. "TACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING <L> H OUSE Anglesea-stkekt, Bkiiivd New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long fell requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour oa arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion. Charges moderate. ___ __ _ ffl WHOLESALE AND RETATL MANUF AC T U RING TI N S MIT H. In order to meet nis increasing trade, H.W. haa procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is* now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a WHOLESALE Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 217, UPPER QUEEN STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. GrUTHRIE & LaKNACH'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 DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tub 3, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. 4S~ Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.] "XJST J. MAR X S, VV • 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. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. J" AM E S 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 (cafe or unout). at reasonable rates. ERCIiA 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 W yndham -street. A* RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE J\. MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £t each, direct from thk United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. AL O V E ~T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WELLESLKY-STRETCT. 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. FAUJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closet 3, 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 Queen-street



!%,f ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— _L?Js_ F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. :m / fO~NEY~TO LEND.—A large sum o JJfJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and tip wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr w. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interes. c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND ip large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISfLuEY, Solicitor, High-street. 7|,/|"ONEY to LEND oia first-class free i-VjiL hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. O. DYER, Shoitland-etreet. MONEY TO LE2s TD in lar;;e or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .Tackson and Russell. Sob'citoro. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. \./B"ONKY TO LEND on MORTGAGE -i-VJL of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. TT|T ET S X I N N ER, <*v # BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced vVorkiniin. Shop Fronts, OSce FflttSntts. Ikr... See. R. SI c IT A B, ■i» "Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROC EBy 30, QUEEN-STREET. KST Shipping Supplied. °<£S ~jp CLARK, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Qnhhunga. f% E O R G E AKEII S, \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS, Cash Buyers of Tallow. v^SJ^j FinHE Thoroii} b -a hved Horse, ' SPRIG °F SHI ■ t frtaj tthis Season at the Farm of theu \f n« <.a travel the surrounding call nc ncem offers), a3 follows :— Monday—Pokeno and C. . en' Redou Tuesday—Tisakau and Pnkekohe. Wednesday—Drury and i-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—RangarirL Term?. : — Full-bred Marcs. ££ ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s ; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. 53u For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Peopkietob, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. DUT C H OHEE SE. JUST LANDED; Ex ' Otaki,' TJV E N T_Y -FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, | S I.X-C LA I R;S PRIME "BjE Ltf AS T BACON. Tp TTEWIN & "OROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE 1 POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TWr PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL VY © COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paint 3, Oila^ Turpentine, Colours, yarnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Platel Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doora, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefull packed.—9s & 97. QUBEN-STRKET. I^TEW ZEALAND .LUiAJL* AJNL> UAjU _LI VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Havb on Hand for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, i, 5, 6 and TIT'S. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized Iron". «a, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "SS Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. _OAMBRIDGE ANNUAL RACES, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, Ist January, 187S, ON THE FARM OF A. A. FANTHAM, ESQ. President: Every Maclean, Esq. Stewards : Messrs. W. L. Martyn, Walter Scott, Reuben Parr, G. Kirkwood, A. A. Fantham, Ed. Missen, J. T. Camp, Robert Kirk wood, and Henry Tanner. Judge : Lieut.-Colonel Lyon. Handicappers : Starter: Mr. Reuben Parr. Clerks of Course : Messrs. Robert Fisher and F. D. Smale. Clerk of Scales : Mr. Charles Chitty. 1. Maiden Plate, of 15 soys.—Weight for age; 1J miles; for horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy. 2. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys.; 2 miles over 8 nights of hurdles, 3 ft. 6in. high. 1 eov. on nomination, 10s on acceptance. 3. Cambridge Oup.—A Handicap of 30 soys.; 2 miles. 2 soys, on nomination; 1 soy. on acceptance. L Hack R^ce, of 10 soys.; 1 mile; weight, 10 stone. Winner to be sold immediately after the race for 20 soys., surplus (if any) to go to the Fund. Entrance, 10s.; post entries. 5. Publicans' Purse, of 20 soys.: 13 miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. 6. Trotting Race, of 10 soys.; 2 miles ; weights 12 stone. Distance Handicap. 10s. on nomination, 10s. on acceptance. In the event of a break, horses to'be immediately pulled into a trot. 7. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; limiles. Entrance, 1 soy. Three horses to start or no race. Only sub scribers of not less than 30s. can enter horses for Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and oth events. Entrance fee and subscription for the Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and Sth races to be forwarded, with nominations and colours, to the Secretary before S p.m. on Satur day, the 15th December, at the National Hotel, Cambridge. Weights will appear in " Waikato Times" of Saturday, 22nd December. Entries for Trotting Race to be received same time as others, and handicap declared when weights appear. All acceptance moneys payable before 8 p.m. on or before Wednesday, the 26th December. The Stewards will strictly adhere to the Wai kato Turf Club rules. All protests must be accompanied with a deposit of 2 soys., which will be liable to forfeit ure to the fund if the Stewards consider the protests frivolous or vexatious. First race to start at 12.30. WALTER SCOTT, ' Hon. Sec.



JOHN CJ OPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALS or LEASE, Large Tracts of"COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shenp or Cattle Runs. CULTI VAT E D FARM S, 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 terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also. A gent tor Mr. W. X". CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. OTEL "For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House larf;e and commodious, good stabling, and outbuildings, every covenienoe, good pact docks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. O. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotelßrokei, Market. FOR SALE, a Comfortable-i-roomed Gottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choics fruit trees, and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £1-25. FOR. SALK, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a sco<J view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &C..&C. No. 21. Terms easy. Price, £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, C 2 feet frontage, free.hold, garden, fowlhonsc. well. &c. Price, £70. " FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business. Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and o acres land, rich soil, close to a Hail Way .Station. Price, £285. FOR SALE, a Compact Tattle House, 12 miles from town, SI acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 iier annum, plenty of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, I cash', balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. ASH.TO N & SON, O HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEX-STEEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family: allotment 36 feet ■frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be"obtained upon appli cation to IT. Ashton and Son. RICHMOND.—A neat Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with out-buildings, and about 3 acred of land. The Cottage is well finished, and in good order, with nice garden; about half-an hour's walk from town. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Albert-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehnnga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, larc-je garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE-—3l acres of .Land on the road to the Luke, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City find Suburbs. TO BE LET :— BRIGHTON.- A '7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore.- Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NKWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEIn-STREET. — Large Store adjoining , Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Inaurance Buildings. J3 AY OF ISLANDS COAL". £1 PER TON.' DELIVERED AT DEPOT or, BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prenared 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 tens, 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 Haxd and to Arbive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c. ]S~ew 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 $ ft. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ ft. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 %? ft. On Parcels of 6Jbs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ ft. Refuted 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 tie Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND B.ETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET. Grahamstown _ JA N D J. 8 O P P E T, © Freeman's Bay Steam Mtlls, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland.



A UCKLAND DIOCESAN SUNDAY £jL ■ SCHOOL. INDUSTRIAL EX KIBITIOX. To be held at ilie LOENE-STREEI HAL L, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 6th and 7th. Admission :—Children, Th:-^(>p<'iica : Adults, la. The Exhibition will he OPEN from ?. p.m. to 5.30 p.m., and from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Thurs day, and from 2 to G. 30 p.m. and from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Friday. A UNITED CHILDREN'S SERVICE Will be hold at P. Matthew's Church on the Friday Evening, at 7' p.m. LBER.T HALL, Darby-street, Thues . day, December 6th, 1877.—Hengard's . Star Variety Troupe will give a Grand Concern and Dance for The Benefit of the Widow and Orphans of the late Constable Tapsjell. The whole performance will conclude ■with a Select. Quadrille. Party. Doors onen at 7.30 p.m.: to commence at S. Tickets : 3-*.. 25., and Is.; first and second seats onir admitted to Dance.—W. Hoopkr, Manager : W. Lcn;;i-:. Secretary. UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. LE3TABLISHED ISGG.j NEW ZEAL AN D P. RAN CH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Fok Mutual a::d TNirKFEAsiBLE L:f Assurance vatowmext and - axjjuity busixzss. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office, ix Australasia, it was the fiest to fkee Lif^ Assuraxce from.the harassing resthictioxs which till its establishment in lS69,,and ov some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. Its Policies are Ixdefe.-.sibi.e from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to., future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to WJI. THIMBLE, Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIA7I T. J. BKLL, General Agent for New Zealand. O.FTH BRITISH 'INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. . Buildings of every description.and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Ports London. Vessels, Frekht, Go'fl. Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America., China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Low:>v CuRBENT Rates ' ■ Head Office, Auckland; A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Q N~~" ~g A L E, 11 cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAM (Bare and in Cloth) 10 .., CANTERBURY CHEESE . 6 „ LARD, in Bladders •' 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 ~ BAKING POWDER. . ' T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-3TEBST & VULCAN LANE. 1 ?*O TOXS FLOUR ' iv Sacks 10 toaa FLOUR, £0"a a-nd 1093 S ~ OA.TMSAL 20 ~ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALE & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Whangapoua. Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY 1 Ordees Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 28rd Novem ocr, 1877. ITAMILTON,■ WAIX AT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortnaen of Drug 3, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c... &c. . Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. t&" Agent: Auckland EvExiisra Star. CLARKE B* ILQ THE (LATE CKCMBIE'S) ROYAI. FINS ART PHOTOGRAPHICa GALLERSSS, Opposite Union Baak, Queen-street, Aueklazid. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Fortraits tß&en instantaneously. "TiHRES-FBI E~D BRO sT Highest Cash Pkicb given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stojte, and Tombkai£ Wohks. 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 mvi ted A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY W. H. F E N T O,N (Late Hili & Fenton), By Special _«^ v^g^^-2^ Appointme ExcellencyNfe^S^fi^^^Jfthe Gover WHOLESALE and RETAITj HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Millinery i M^lineey vt MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, LEATHERS, FLOWERS, &c jMC 11-. S. BuTTERWOETH, ' LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, g MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Papbr Patterns of Every Description.. queen^sTreet, Auckland.