The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.— So. 2,414.

AUCKLAND, KZ., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1877.

PRICE : OJN TE PENTNT-



MAIL STEAM *£^®&*> SHIP COMPANY. FOE SAN" FRANCISCO, -AJSTD 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, Ascents, Auckland. .;ggk^Tmoß syd"ney~and'"mel- S^ 1"' BO_URNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, •Captain Logan, leaves Melbourne on the 14th, ■and Sydney on the 18th; due here on the 23rd instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 11, 1877. fTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NSW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—December, 1877. for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. ' Date of Sailing. 1 Taranaki Tuesday, ISth, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Well'ngton Tuesday, 25th, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. FOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, JvA^IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, and PORT CHALMERS, from Queen oPjJEEt Wharf. Taupo ... sThnrsday. 20th, 4 p.m. — Waxaka.. Friday, 28th, 4 p.m. — FOR RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Taupo ..j Monday, 17ch, sp.m. — "Wanaka.. Tuesday, 25th, 5p.m.; — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Wednes., 19th, 12 noon. — UP" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. NOTE.—From the 13th December until 31st January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 28th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West. Cueen-streets. <S2^^ rTHRTSTMAS EXCURSION JgglgSg^'O TO THE WEST COAST -*K=££2s' s O UNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'3 s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, callinc at Tanranga (1-ith), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (13th), 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 \ip Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Kreak sea. Doubtful, Thomson. Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 4S hours, and then return 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, Asents, Queen-street. sj^Ha?^ T&ARLIAMENTARY RATES ■&- TO RIYERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fates 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. & ,^Wfe^ Til >R THE HOT SPRINGS, igggXgfe*; |J MAHURANGI.MATAKANA, "^^^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MJUBANK, 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. MAHTJBAN6I. 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. B"rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permittmg. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a shipping note. For freight or passage applyto J. L/j3lOJii X oC o*_J*N« CJTEAM TO" AND FROM lilij^'O RIVERHEAD TWICE •^^^ DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— _. , , From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. * Gemini-3 p.m. S.s. G^emm^ & «^fe^ CjTEAM ON THE KAIPARA 3||||^O WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday and. Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville > a he retuin trips every Wednesday and Friday -uorninsr s tide. , Passen^rj t eave Auckland, per LlLx, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., ana rargoou Mondays and/rf*^ & SO N, Red Office, Wharf. AJirAIKATO STiLANi Na/1 -lSgjgs«»; YY GATION & COAL-MINING "Ssa**COMPANY (LIMITED)- TIME TABLE I Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta— Monday, Wednesday, ana 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 an d Mercer. Per steamer Delta-Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at S a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily,atloa.m iandratoN Per steamer Waikato— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 a.m. Fakes -—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deckT&J.- Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, 4s- FEANZ SC HK.RFK, Secretary. Fort-street. 15th November. 1877. "Xl -|T1 0 R SALE, *I^^^^^^ A SCREW STEAMER,' MBHreag«aa» 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on lirfht draught, and with small consumption of fuel. . .For further particulars, ap^ply ITKEN> Land Agent/? ,=^v%^ -EXCURSION TO WAIWEKA ~||||p^_ljJ <iiot SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets, 103. & gQN>



QTEAM TO SYDNEY. "^lliS^N. WEDNESDAY, W^WVV|||>ggj^ 19th inst. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will' be despatched from the Queen-street Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ~~Ki IjIXCURSION TO BAY tifkmsSjk^ -*lH of islands & kawa- W^KAWA MINES, «n****^ksj MONDAY, 17th instant. RETURN TICKET 3AT SINGLE FARES. The Union Co.'s s.e. TAU P O will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, 17th instant, at 5 p.m., arriving at Russell on Tuesday morning. She will l".aye again the same evening, and arrive at Auckland early on Wednesday • HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. J^OR LONDONDIRECT ,^g||K|gg|£ The only regular trader and ~«..„._— *-.- M favourite clipper ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Al at Lloyd's. 7SO tons register, Captain George Ralls, having the greater part of her cargo on board, will sail as above immediately after the holidays, thus offering the first opportunity for shippers of wool. Intending Passengers are requested to make application as early as possible. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. «^&k J^OR LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF a^^^^^M Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, , 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, and is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. rg^sw TL^IRST SHIP FOR LON llilllillr The magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C AutD, Commander. This vessel, having all hercara'o engaged, will be despatched on or about the 22nd of DECEM BER. A_ few more cabins are still disengaged, for which early application should be made. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opportunity to passengers visiting Kngland. The attention of Steerage Passenger 3is called to the deck accommodation of this vessel. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. December 14, 1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper Ship MAY QUEEN, ' 733 tons register, Robert Tatchell, Com mander, will have quick dispatch. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can be arraneed at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, } Shaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK& Co., j and Co. 1 o a w a i .v k v. -•£szsß3S&' ""t^q SiS . TAM O; SHANTER will save for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec Dec. 18—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 19—Weflnes., 8.30 a.m. 20—Thursday, -1.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, 9 p.m. 22—Saturday, 7-45 p.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shantcr to Waiuku and back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messr3. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. ' A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. iSoR RUSSELL, WANGA ,j|||||i||^ JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.B. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Offics on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAKEI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place 3VKKY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's.AVaiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The B.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— 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 permitting. A.. McGRTCOOR. Manager. TEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. 6d. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. Cd. and os. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Sunday, 10 p.m. Durham—Monday, 10 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Monday, 9 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 11 a.m. From Thames— Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 6 p.m. Durham—Monday, 3.30 p.ni. Lalla Rookh—Tuesday. S a.m. Durham—Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Not responsible for good= or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.,. Enterprise laid up gSffj^f^,. \ w - v -v^ CITE AM TO THE WADE Jgggl b AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, 18th, 2 p.m. 'Wednesday, 19th, 6 p.m. Thursday, 20th, 3 p.m. Friday, 21st, 7 a.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage & SON. QTEAM ON THE KAIPAIiA. Theß' S> X I N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unctioni of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakone, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. _, -, For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. . mxm . _ Z3T This Service commences on MONDAY, thMay. J. CASEY & SON. 'M* ° R W A~T U. X U. Thep.s. O j IEGON Wili leave for Waiukn as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. r)ec 17—Monday. 2 p.m. 17—Monday, 6 p.m. 19_Wedues., 4 pm. 20—Thursday, 10 a.m. 22— Saturday. 7.45 a.m. 22—Saturday, 12 noon Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. Single. Fares, 3s Gd; Return. ss. Weather and other circumstances pernntti'og. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sib bins Auction Mart will be attended to^



Boots i Boots i ! Boots ii \ DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CARTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in,that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts tha,t his old friends and customers ■will favour him with a call, and select, from a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, >%-, BOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and Children's jsS^s made to order. IJ3L Notb the Address— D. N. CARTE R, j BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSES B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. Christmas & I^Taw Year's PRESENTS. Upwards KAA TO to Select OF *j\y\J XlOlUhJlb FROM, Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, oleographs, cheomo-lithographs, plain and coloured photographs. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPB & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods will be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also w'sh to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of Paperhanginos, Gilt Mouldings, Artists' Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS1) 95 & 97, Queen-street. Auckland, December 6, 1877. [ADVERTISEMENT.] Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in thotWai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel B-iskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKE R, PASTRY COOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DFPOT, HAMILTG N, W E S T, Waikato. ri HR-IS TM A S I^EW YEAR'S \J PRESENTS! -L% GIFTS'. NOW ON VIEW AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books for Pre sentation Writing Desks Photographic Albums Scrap Albums Leather Tourist Cases Inkstands Purses Card Cases, &c, &c, < &c, NOW ON VIEW, AT EDWARD WAYTE'S, QUEEN-STREET "XT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. I N| i ii i 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. TR. G I L L M AN , • CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, ONEHUNGA, •Begs to return bis 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, ho has made arrangements for continuation of Xease at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly .to meet all demands. Direct supplies of the Purest Drugs and Chemicals will in future be 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. A MERIOAN SEWING MACHINES. the largest sale in australia. [Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION v? MECHANISMS Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practica Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN SEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, T^ck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T<uien, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to enaeavour tode tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished —Hemmer Brader. Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Giiage", Table Clamp, and directions, for use. AlLsecurely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Conrplete in box £4 os. With Table and Treadle £6 ss. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them for five YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. • We have appointed the undersigned Sole Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition free of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-street.



Estate and Commission Agent, % T K. RANDERSON, & | O * -X- „ § 5 B ink and Insurance Shares, « Gold Mining Shares, g * Freehold, and other Property, g S Bought and. Sold, on a g- ■ Commission. £* "* MORTGAGEsfLOANS. &C, <! pj arranged. p H . No Gharge_to Lender. g § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, - d __p . Auckland. & Land and Investment Agent. AKGAJfSI f\ RGA NS ! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). IJ'Bf BUMMB R GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, _21S, Qtjeen-street, Has Just Imported, per ' Famekoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW RUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEVV SUMMER HOSIERY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )fcc;x:=:;=:;=:;=::x Auckland. These Goods selectf d by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Patterns. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of the now Celebrated' CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1877. ARISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! Just Received—2s WALTHAM'S SILVER LEVERS (warranted), £ I direct from the United States of America. F. H. LEWISSON. Queen-street. TAMES ADAMS, WATCHMAKER, 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, 33.: 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. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, WITH MATRIMONIAL-INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each 18 carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8.. at the request of many friends, has decided to hold' an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave bo much satis faction in 1873, '74, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested to conduct the same. 400 Subscribers, at 2s. Cd., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped .. .. 200 3rd Prize—Wedding Cake, icod .. ..150 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced .. 0 15 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..0100 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at is .. ..20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 05 Blanks ..000 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to ba jhad of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pi«s (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 1 p.m. on the 10th instant. N.B. —The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and ss. Cakes. PHOENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ejxrenfribd Bros-, Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotcl3 in Auckland, 1 find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-clasa article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst 1 AND J. S O P P E T, . <*J) « Fhbkmas'h Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Annklanrt. O" MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now .prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rote than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Queen-street, (Opposite tha Market). A MOTHER" LOCAL INDUSTRY: DUTTON BROS. . Beg to inform the public that they have started the MANUFACTURE of every description of CORKS, viz., Wine and Beer. Ginger Beer and Lemonade, Brewers' Bungs, Chemists' and Druggists' Vials, Daffies, &c. All kinds of work executed in the eaid material. Orders from all parts of the colony promptly executed. CORK MANUFACTORY, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Near the Turkish Baths. "VVhangapOua Steam Saw mills. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. [A card.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, will for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. MjLLINERY ! JML.L.LINERY ! r! MRS. BUTTEfiWORTH,. MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Now Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinerj in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM tyll. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, " FEATHERS. ; FLOWERS, &C JVJL RS. Jt> UTTERW ORT H, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, tj ■ MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER I CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. | Paper Patterns of Every DESCExmoN,. QUE EtfjTslF R EET, Auckland.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-strect. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr w. Aitken, Shortland-street. | MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interes c—W. H. Con neU, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND xsi large or small suras, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at. low ratea of interest.— R. C. DYER, Sbortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— .Tackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. MONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE of First-class Freehold Securities. ' WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. TO ARRIVE, . Ex TRANSIT. @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. ■\T E L S O N IT OPS, J3I II Ex TARANAKI: 6 bales PRIME QUALITY HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. ILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] 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. Also, Made to Ordc:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, of hi? well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. !-:a2T Goods forwarded to {any part of the 0 un try. < W A I f E~ • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet ms 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, 217, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. • ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. ""VST" PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL YV » COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate; Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographir Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes Doors, &c. Glabs cut to size, and carefull packed.—9s & ;>7. Q.UBEN-STREET. T..HE CHEAPEST IOrOUSE T NEW ZEALAND F.OR REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF DEAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BED-ROOM, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND , COLO NIAL-MADE FURNITURE. The Cheapest House ix xlucxland for CARPETS ! BRUSSELS, TAP ESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, DUTCH & FELT CARPETS. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSR FROM. The Lai crest Stock of Plnin and Fancy FLOORCLOTHS V* Ever Exhibited in Auckland. All the Newest Patterns of LINOLEUM ! (The New Cork Carpet MANILLA, COIR, FLAX, and CHINA MATTINGS (PLAIN AND FANCY). Silk and Worsted Damask, Reps, Broches, and Cottalinea, Plain and Fancy Dimities, Chintzes, Cretonnes. BLANKETS and COUNTERPANES a splendid assortment of gilt chimney glasses. Brass Cornices and Window Poles, the Blind of the Period! This Blind is manufactured from Metal of the thickness of note paper; it is light, dur able, and elegant: it will not blister or warp with the sun. and is less in price than the Wood Venetian. WJNDOW CURTAINS, In Lace, Nett, Muslin, and Leno. WINDOW HOLLANDS, in White, Buff, and Green. All Sorts of Upholsterer's Trimmings. WfWWci 0. WATT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTh RERS, & CARPST » WAREHOUSEMEN, ' SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Agents for the GROVER & BAKERBEWING-MACHINES. ON S ALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. ONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES7~& TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Makslk,. Stone, and Tojsbrail Works-. Slaow Rooms and Works: i<orne-street. Inscriptions cut, painte«k and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones* &c, renewed in 1 cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs i and prices sent free by post. Inspection in -gifted VICTORIA PLOUIt MILL& SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T C) N B R O S» Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatrneal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c, ground.



T O H N OOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Shewn or Cattle Huns. 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 terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent ?or Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "jOTOTEL For Sain near town, doing a _d a. capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out. buildings, every covenienee, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. O. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei. Market. FOR SALK, a Comfortable4-roorned Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &c., &c. Price, £125. FOR SALE, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, Sec, &c. No. 21, Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhonse, well, fee. Price. £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, a.nd 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £235. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 84 acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 per 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. HASHTON & SON, o HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE . AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. GRAFTONROAD.—A Comfortable "Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca be. sold cheap. PONSONBY. — A Well-built Commodious Family Residence, with about 3i acres of land, laid out in garden, orchard, vinery, p.nd pad-- dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata Har bour; a Charmina- Summer Residence. 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 H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Aiber>strpets, 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, &<?., situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, andis in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed:roonis, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. !Z^Z^l GREAT SOUTH RO AD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE—Land ajt Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Kent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beach Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. SYMONDS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.-A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the resi<3erce of R. "Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residence?; adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NWWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. . QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioimng 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 Insurance Buildings. t)TY O~F ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DKPOT on BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. "Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket*' Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPtiOM, 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 perewt. .. ... *»* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. P. 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. Gd. 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 Ronaldsoit, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. JSTew 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 THE MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ $ Ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 ft. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ lb. 4—Finest Tea,. 3/6 $ lb. On Parcels of 61bs. a discount allowed. Sold ia chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/8 $ lb. Refined Sugars, and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BBAN. FRSSK BUTTER (Best Quality). None c&a undersell us unless they sujsply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. GROCERS, Peoples Tea Warehouse, i ODposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. ; Branch Stores :—MARY-STRWET, Short. lahb. and OWEN-STREET. GRAHAMSTOWN\ Q E L L I N G O F F.. i JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have reseived to reduce their Stock,, and will therefore Sell, under cost price, a great Variety of English, and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, fabaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, aadalot of General Goods* which will be fouad; cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AkKew& Ccv, nest to City Ball Arcade, Queen street-.



SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY •CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port London. Vessels, Freight, Gold. Grain, Gum, an Cargoes generally Insured to and. from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the • Island &c. LoWKST CURRENT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. WE MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. Jb^OO WORTH OF JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY!!! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goons, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. 2VERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE A GIFT. COME EAELY AND MAKE YOUK SELECTION. This Only is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my " Annual New Year's • Art Union" being put a stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lope a little. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, QueeD-street, Auckland.- All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY! What Max Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not, bad for £1. F, H. LEWISSON. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. ■ F. H. LEWISSON. - An ENGAGEMENT RING for 503., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H* LEWISSON. NOTICE.- The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. LWWISfeON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this!— There is no waiting for your Gift,. it is given at the same time you make your purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they are all to be given away. This- is Genuine. To convince yourselves, give it a trial. « ilo JLe WESSON, JEWELLER, Q'TJ EEN> S T^R EE T, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) O L O T HI N G" MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 353. tSSS, Our arrangements ara such that wear enabled to produce.such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making p<ymanen customers of those who once patronise us. CARGO & Me X A I. G, ' QUEEN-STREET. N- OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT Vf E HAVE Boys' Suit?., from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. Gel. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth. Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McSAIG, QCEEN-STREET. cr ■ sHIR Ts, i* Perfect Fit &Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG [nvite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to winch they devote special attention. WHITE , SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c, 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss, Cd., 6s. 6d,, and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS , Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid. Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. . and ss. 6d. ■ FLAX SKIRTS- Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel.. QARGO &~sf; CK AIG> QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. X> O T T E R. &7 C 0.,. DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: . . Ex City of Auckland.-^ 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt. 300 boxes Candles (Helmont and Brandon) ■ 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement 25 cases Pickles (C.fcß. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow.and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (C. & 8.,..M0rt0n, and: Whybrow's) 56 boxes Keen's Spice 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 5 cases Keen's & (Jolman'sD.SvF. Mustard v 100 doz. Neison Gelatine 20 kegs Carbonate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid. 40 barrels Currants 40 boxes Eleme Saipins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 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 Sugar, Tea Sardines, £ and J's (Albert's) • Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags. Cccoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder. Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, &C. &c. GfUTHRIE & La'EN^GE'S:. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES-; COMPANY (LIMITED), ' HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, QNEHUNGA~_ 300 bags good FEED OATS 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. Also, The following Dnnedin-manufactured Goods—_ Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. £ST Inspection Invited. . JAMES W. WALLER, Managsr. "DV SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.' P % /S/C.DEL'EAUASI g £ H c l^l AUCKLAND. J^j p», a 1 MADE ONLY TO^UJkrTa^F'^N MBASUm^ME^T,