The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.-Fo. £,403.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENF



■£V^. -]T> EGULAS MONTHLY izSPllilK; IA; STEAM'COMMUNICATION tZSzZ&^BETwv-EX AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, A KD MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the Stth of December. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three jays after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 27, 1877. *ri r NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—December, 1877. fob taranaki, nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. L<r£jl£ Taeanaki Tuesday, 4th, Sp.m. 7 am. VTANAKA.. Saturday. Bth, 10.30 a.m. 9.10 a.m. Well'ngtok Tuesday, 11th, 12 noon. 11.5 a.m. Tabanaki Tuesday, 18th, 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Well'ngtom Tuesday, 25th, 11 c..m. 9.15 a.m. kobTtXuranga, poverty bay, napier. Wellington, lyttelton A \3 PORT CHALMERS, jckom Qcbkn- W HAEF. hlwea .. Thursday, 13th, 4 p.m.| — TaUl*O - - - Thursday, 20th, 4 p.m.l — WanaKA.. Friday, 2Sth, 4 p.m.l — FOE~NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, and .PORT CHALMERS (b-rom QCTEEN-STREET WIIARF. rotorua.. Tuesday, 4th, 1 p.m. — ~ FORRUSSKLL, BAY OF ISLANDS. Hawea Monday, 10th, 4 p.m. — Taupo ' -> Monday, 17ch. 5 p.m. — WAXAEA.. Wednesday, 26th, 5 p.m. — FOR SYDNEY, from Queen-street Wharf. Rotorua.. Tuesday, 18th, 2p.m. — W 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. Comer Queen and West Queen-streets. CHRISTMAS EXCURSION l|g|2i&£;H_y to the west coast "^^^^SOUNDS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAW E A Will leave Auckland on THURSDAY, the 13th December, calling at Tauranga (14th), Poverty Bay (15th). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDJIY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Kreak sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caawell, 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; inrenainer passengers should therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Queen-street. «jg&&^ "OARLIAMENTARY RATES to river head. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, •will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Kiverhead and back, at Sistgltc Fakes of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.39, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. OASSY & SON. ,£&fe^ Till )R THE HOT SPRINGS, M^sS^: 11? mahurangi, matakana, 188^ pKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNS MILBANK, Captain Kabper, will sail as under:— Auckland akd Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Maeurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tide 3 will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with ut a shipping note. Porfreight or passage a P ply c tO gEY & ,^3*^ CJTEAM TO AND FROM l£Sliii£kJ RIVERHEAD TWICE =^^^ DAILY. 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. Gemgi- & sqn _ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA Jy||g>O WATERS. FOR KATPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAJ, aRATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. Thes.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville m he return trips eveiy wednesday and Friday- •iiorning s tide. Passenr^r^ t eave Auckland, per LILY., on Mondavg and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and rargoo, .Mondays and IT^ga^ & gON> Red Office. Wharf. TATAIKATO STEAM H&Vl ,^g^g- V V GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). timeltablbi 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. Fares :—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 2s. j Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, gcHKRFFf Secretary. Fort-streflt. 15th "November. 1877. "as. XJpiKST~SIIIP~~*< UK LON 4rmfliM_T ne magnificent ship FAMENOTH, 982 tons register, W. C. Aui-D, Commander. This vessel, having most of ber carao engaged, ■will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation ol*£ „,„;£ mflcent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a lare opportunity to passengers vieiting England. . The attention of Steerage Passengers is called to the deck accommodation of this vessfii. For freight, passages, or further particulars, aPPIy to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, SaviU and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. November 24,1877. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo- Qation 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, [Shaw, bavill CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co.



*~2^sv "I^OR LONDON DIRECT. ~ygi£Ksi§^ The only regular trader and raMrfsssEniwarß f avour ite 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 sau 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. .^te||^aTEAM TO THE THAMES. AUCKLAND AND THAMES STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. : RETURN TICKETS are now issued by any 1 of the Company's steamers at ss. and 7s. Cd. SINGLE TICKETS, 3s. 6d. and ss, Time Table. From Auckland— Lalla Rookh—Monday, 9 p.m. Durham—Tuesday, 10 a.m. From Thames- Durham—Tuesday, 1 p.m. For Corom&ndel. Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From CoromandeL Durham—Thursday, 12 noon Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. « nterprise Laid up for now boiler, &c. j J. EDWARDS, Agent. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION J§§£p?gtO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND *sgssss"ssTllE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under:— From Auckland— Tuesday, dth December. 11.30 a.m. Wednesday. sth December, 12.30 p.m. Thursday, 6th December. 3 p.m. Friday, 7th December, at 4 p m. Saturday, Bth December, 4.30 p.m. From Thames- Monday, 3rd December, 5 p.m. Tuesday, 4th December, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. sth December, G. 30 p.m. Friday, 7th December. 8.45 a.m. Saturday, Bth December, 9.30 a.m. Return Tickets, at Single Fares, will be avail able from Wednesday, 28th November, to Mon day, 3rd December, 1577, inclusive. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. <Sy&^-gTIOR RUSSELL, WANGA ,J|||||g;.JiJ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.B. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bookea and email paroels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— atrieiJy adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above ■place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12noon, and every FRIDAY; at 3 p.m. Calling at Mr. Kissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY, TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWKNA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, sth December Monday, 10th December Friday, 14th December Wednesday, 19th December ■Monday, 2tt>i December Friday, 28th December At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairaa to land Passengers. Weather permitting. _ A. MnSRTCGQR. Manager. '•wiag!^. "ftO Olt W A 1 U X U. aavo for Waiulcu as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Dec. Dec. I —Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. s—Wednesday, 9 a.m. G—Thursday, 7 a.m. C—Thursday, 11 a.m. B—Saturday, 7.45 a.m. B—Saturday, 12 noon For Mamikau Heads and Whatipu Mill 3on Friday, at S a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn o' Shanter to T\ aiuku and back: —Return, ss; Single. 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfr.rLine, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst Sc Co., will meet with prompt rUsnat.eh. A, CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. rfO_te_,"KP 0 X WAIUKU. '■■' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. s—Wednes., 4.30 p.m. fi—Thursday, 10 a.m. B—Saturday, S a.m. B—Saturday, 12 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, os. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to M. H. ROE. ' /~\ T> OAT T7 U X o A L IS, TOl^^,. A SCREW STEAMER, *&*rim£*^»sa 28 Tons Register, Built in 1574. Carries a large cargo on lirfht draught, and with s>mall consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. < £ gk|^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The h.s. XI N A Will leave Heleneville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at iunction "f Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto River.3, 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 12.50 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. rnV rn a -d- S?T This Service commences on MONDAY, th Mar' J. CASEY & SON. .Stefe^ TJmXCUKSION to WAIWERA ]^^^^jDJ (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will l*«ave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. Return Tickets. 10s. cAgEy & gQN _ a TEAM TO THE WADE O AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p ; m. Monday, 6 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASTCY & SON._ P— o T T E R & Ca, DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON SALE: • Ex City of Auckland— 400 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Relmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colman s Starch 250 casks Cement , •25 cases Pickles (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 & Colman'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 Jffileme Raisins 48 boxes Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave s Food 100 tins assorted Varnish. French Calf, Basils Muntz Met»l and Nails White Lead Oil, Boiled and Raw Anchors SafdmeK and J'a (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bags Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda. Crystals SoS Powder Baking Powdet Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, &c-.&c- ■ —— —'



WILLIAM MORGAN, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and. First-class Ptock ot 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. Aleo, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggr, 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. TG. S A N D E S, 9 SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. HOS. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFAC TURER, corner of Victoria-strket East and COBURG-STRKEM, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied ■with. Brushes for Dressing Flour, or oifJ cnos refilled. CHRISTMAS "XTEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! AJ\ GIFTS! NOW ON VIEW AT EDWAKD WAYTE'S, . 100, QUEEN-STREET. THE LARGEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCKS EVER OPENED IN AUCKLAND, comprising— Christmas Stationery School Rewards and Books fok 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 BEEHIVE, SHORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, Tailors and # Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. IViKLDRUM & OON, Shortland-street D~W I X A IT G E R~ BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his New Premisbs, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _oo_ FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made ■mij&ii "Workmanship BOOTB & SHOES WWj\ In every Branch at Lowest *^* of Auckland Prices! '~<^°^" The Trade. %* Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER. PARNELL. HJEW ZEALAND LKAD AND GAL -1:\ VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have on Hand kop. Sale:— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 1, 5, G and 711>s. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds. Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, Sec, &a, Plain and Corrugated. Galvanized. Iron. "•E_ Lowpfit Prices, and-Liberal Terms, 'sii Works:—Viotoria-stkket Auckland. ~\T 1C T O R I A FLO U R MIL LJS, V SYMONDS-STREET. PART IN G T O N 13 R O S. Have Always on Hand— Flour, Sharps, Jiran, Wlieatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rico, Pepper, ice, ground. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, W EI/LESLET-STKEET. MRS. ROUNTREE Has much pleasure in informing her friends and the public that she has opened a Choice Assort ment of MILLINERY, &c, for the pra nt season. He.ts, trimmed, from ss. Hats, untrimmed. from 6d. Bonnets and Caps, suitable for old ladies, always on hand, or made to order. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Velyet, Sarsnet, Collars, Sets, &c, &c. Bonnet Shapes in endless variety, very cheap. Feathers renewed and dyed any colour re quired. RESHSH I M E N T S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B L A I X lE, VICTORIA-STREET, JJ^, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BA.KK. 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 eo*t £300; but as we have never soen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale m large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. AND I. S O P P E T, « Freeman's Bay Btkam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-etreet Wharf, Auckland- PHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL O COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS* Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashe3, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—Bs & 97. QUBKN-STRESET. ; T"~U X KISH BATH SI TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force. andT the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. 6d. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. jsj- ]3 in addition to Thursday, the Baths will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Ladies, during the season, from 6 p.m., for 2/6. (Exclusively for Young Ladies on Tuesday evenings). Thursday and Friday evenings, f-om 6 p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoen, 2/. Annual Tickets, £4 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday morning. X\T ARN OC X BROTHERS, W SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cheek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland- Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bgiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton.



Estate and Commission Agent, g T R- RANDERSON, o g *3 c -X- 8 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, c Gold Mining Shares, § Cj Freehold, and other Property, t> § Bought and Sold on g 2 Commission. - IIOETGAGEsfLOANB. &C, <i p? arranged. p g No Charge_to Lender. g § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _C 9 Auckland. P Land and Investment Agent. ORGANS! ORGANS! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Pzano and Harmonium Warehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). W"'EW SUMMIE GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 21S, Queen-street, Has Just imported, per ' Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( These Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMKK DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOS IE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )bc=r:x;=:;=:;=c=: Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Duncdin, 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. iyr r. t. trafi or r, SURGEON ri__9B_ssSti Wakefield- DENTIST, C(?iTFpgJ street. Teeth ertrooted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. rOfWoJ Toath (from On* to a FnH Pa*) A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM .___. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University op New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQ.UHAR MACRAE, HflAd MslhUvt. Q Ei L L I N <5 O F F. JAMES AH KEW & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their Stock, and will therefore Sell. under cost price, a great Variety of English and Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas. Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of j General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any houso in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AhKew& Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ACJ PECIALTY e& WISEMAN'S £3 10s. STATION SADDLES. "55a There being no duty on imported Saddle Materials, I am able to compete with the English manufacturers of this class of HIGH Knee-pad Saddles, leather being cheaper here, and having various appliances of my own nvention for saving time. "iTACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING eJ? house Anglesea-street, Behind New Bank, HAMILTON WEST. In order to meet a long felt requirement of Visitors to Hamilton, J. G. Jackson has opened the above. Travellers received at any hour on arrival of Steamer. Comfortable accommoda tion: Charßca moderate. -ryy "^y J T E IfJLo WHOLKSALB-and RE314.1L, MANU FA C T URI N G TIN S 1.1 IT 11. In order to meet nis 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 Henras's Shoo Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. GfUTHRIE & LaKNACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & "NVOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR. BRANCH STORE, OXEHUNGA— 300 bags good FEED OA^S 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks 15RAN. Also, The following Dunedin-manufactured Goods— Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. S&" Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. [Established 1858.1 WJ. MAR X S, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, "BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Siieet Lead. Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing Requisites, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having 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, to a most efficient man ner and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &O. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcas and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut or uncut), at. reasonable ratea. ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an\ styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak office Wynd b am -street. RISE JUPITER AND SNUFF THE MOON! JUST Rbceived—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-stbekt. 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 coat for cash. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all lequests 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 Oueen-strect



fMTONEY T0 LEND, on Mortgage.— JIOL JT. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. 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, Shortiand-street. ■ ONEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interct c—W. PL Con nell, Vulcan Lane. "H/TONEY to LEND in large or small JLvJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor. High-Street. MONEY to LEND'on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shorciand-atreet. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitor*". IyrONEY TO LEND, in large or small -iY_IL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street.. next, the Post-offioa. "ft/irONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE -Lv-IL of First-class Fi eehold Securities. WE COLTSMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO il OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £iOO borrowed:— Repayments extend- r) ._ IVnol , Total amount ing over ler vvseK- Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 15S 7 6 10 years 6 3 | 162 18 3 J^ DEPOSITS received: repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. * JOHN BATGER, Hftm'Pitary, ~-^T O T I C E. MR. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or !)edwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LaMjß LAMB! Cash Prices. . —. per ft. Fore-quarters Mutton _ - 2d. „ Legs and Loins id. „ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef ~ 4d. „ Prime Cut Beef Sd. ~ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. „ Lamb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOibs. N. B.— Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoiteet notice. All meat delivered free of charge. Families waited on for orders. WA. WATERMAN beg., to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over these old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at al hours. npilE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, JL AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-STKEKT, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrourding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. VTedding and Moukning orders made up on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladies ir. Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. TT TR ff USOAD6ATE \~> FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHE M1 S T AN D DR U G GIS T, SYMONDS-STREET, P.egs to inform the Medical profession, his friend';, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as 'Watt's Dispensary," where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that hay« not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that 'nave used them, I need only add that, in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and with Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great, beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Witt's Rat, Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, Watt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pillp, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. Ifp~H. RE N F RT~E~D BRO ST Highest Cash Price given for ALE and PORTER BOTTLES. H. SKINNER, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANK. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office smtinKS. &0.. &o : JTi W. M c N A B, \lWa Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. m" Shipping Supplied. "Wb "P ~C L ARK, * SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. JTI E O R G E A X E R S, VJT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. j^&^ nnHE Thor°u! h {tj^S^*ls*'^*^^^ jj -*- bred Horse, ' SPRIG OF SHI c Ftr i (."this Season at the Farm of theu - ipr. <i ,a travel the surrounding cali nc ncem offers), as follows:— Monday—Pokeno and C en' Redou " Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and Jt-apaKura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. £i ; Half-brer! Mares, £2 10s; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. SS. For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Prop&ietob, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. jgjrjg^ (& fe a KE-A XE " <£Mj TO BnEK DE R S OF RACEHORSES, 4 >> V.~r9y>( HUNTERS. HACKS. <k. -^ZSmgjggmte^ TßOTTlNG HORSES, and USEFUL CATTLE. The Poavkbful Thoeough-bred Entire "AXE AXE." LAST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. This country having been infested with thorough bred breeders are solicited to see "Akeake" and his stock and not to be cajoled or influenced by men having neither judgmenfor experience of the Equus. Terms :—Single Mare, £5; Two Mares, £4 4s. each; Three Mares, £3 153. each. Groomage 2s. 6d. Good Paddocks and Pure Water, and every attention. Foals ensured if necessary. N.B.—The Fastest Trotting Horse in the Colony was got by "Akeake." OWEN CURRAN McGEE, Otahuhu.



TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALS 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 terms. No. S, QUEEN-STREET, i AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. IT. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. lO C. GREENWOOD. Ilia OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming- Implements, Estates, &c, conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of ail sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House--; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Qiiantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, Sec, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, L<snd, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kept of Houses, Shops, Oifices, Allotments, Trades, &c , &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and the general management of Houspsand Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms I—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office:—City Market-house. "WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also, Land, Houses .Allotments, &c, &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold., Rfi ri t Out-door . \y. VTREENWOOD, jAvctioxeeh, MARKET HOUSB. Auckland. mAUPIRI COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 403. Slacfe 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, andressed 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 Onehunera received at the Company's Office, Fort-otreet, where fur ther information may be obtained- The folio wing are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons; — Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 44/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drury .. -. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 Mr. R. W. Hammond bae been appointed Sole Agent for the Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, A nakland, Sept. 6,1877. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DTSPQT 0.-i BREAKWATER. ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. W aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to sunply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following- pries :— 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. Cwta., 1/3 per cwt. **.* Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. wall use every endeavour to give satisfaction. aTkato coal company (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from' their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons.... 16s. 6d. M 50 tons, and upwards 15s. „ Slack 125.6 d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. AIKAWAU TIMBER. YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET and BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CAPtR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Class; also WHITE PINK, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c, &«^ &c. J3|EW REASON'S IEAS " THE CUP THAT CHKERS . Pure Teas—the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; Vor many years they've stood the test. Hundreds declare our Tea 's the best. TEAS FOR TH MILLION. No. I—Good Family Tea, 2/ ¥j ft. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2/6 re> ft>. 3—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ iP lb. 4—Finest Tea, 3/6 $ lb. On Parcels of 6ibs. a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chests, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFBE, only 1/8 33 ft. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER (Best Quality). None can undersell us iinless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note the Address:— FRENCH & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, People's Tea Warehouse, Opposite City Market, 252, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. Branch Stores :—MARY-STREET, Short land, and OWEN-STREET, Grahamstown. M~"ONUMENTS ) TOMBSTONES, "<& TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrail Works. Show' Rooms and Works : Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspection invited A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY ±\. W. H. F E N T O N (Late Htt.t. & Fenton), By Special J^<^|ij^sj*i -A-Ppointme Kxcellency^S^^^^^^^&^'the Gover • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Tp D U' C A T I O N A L. MRS. RUaHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipa ie. eidps moderate and inclusive.



SO fT TII B 111 TIS H INSURANCE COMP A N V CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description ap.d Contents Insured. Woo! from Sheep's Back or Shipping Ports London. , Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain. Gum. and Carsoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Maxiritins. the Island &c. Lowkrt Ocbrwt Rates Head Office, Auckland^ BOARmTAN Manager. o N s A L F -1-1 cases CANTERBURY BACON <fc HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) 10 ; , CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 ~ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 „ BAKING POWDER. T. H. lIA L L & CO., HIGH-STREET & TULCAN LA&E. ~\6pC% TONS FLO UR, in Sack?. 40 tons FLOUR, JO'saud lCS's 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. im O R SALE TO ARRIVE, SX 'HERO': FIRST OF THE NEW SEAS UN ENGLISH HOPS. 4 packets 1877 Choice Mid Kent Golding Hops 4 , ~ Fine Sussex Hops 4 „ , Fine Kent Hops 6 ~ „ TdSinanian Hops 10 tanks Prime English Pale Malt. geo. w. binney. _ "Whangapoua Steam Saw MILLS. CUTTING 140,000 WEEKLY. Orders Cut with Dispatch. C. A. HARRIS. ' 23rd November, 1377. ' ]^r o i_ _l c E THOS. J. HARBUTT Has pleasure m intimating to his friends. Wholesale Merchants, Importers, and the Trade generally, thaT, it is not his des:r« to change his locality, nor give up the Wholesale Manufacture of Brushes now carried on in Coburg-street, Auckland, but rather, from the very hearty expressions of sympathy and support which more recently lias been giver, him, his firm determination is to keep pegging away, aru with health and continued perseverance, to wait patiently the good time coining. The industry has taken good root, nnd iieJteeJs sura will not need transplanting. This notice he feels is. dno to the trade, jjis.'from a recent friendly paragraph in the pubMo papers it, ju.ght.... appear he had definitely decided to leave, and this might operate against t>im in their r'utuie orders. His best etforts are beint? x,ut forth to make his Manufactured Goods a success, and equal to anyrhing in the market,'and'he never was better prepared to receive and execute all orders entrusted to him. T.J.K. weald take this opportunity of an nouncing that he intends gradually adding ths Wholesale Manufacture of Painting Brashes, Household and Market Baskets, Zee, Sec, in addition to the Household Brushes now made in his commodious premises, Cobtirg-street. Auckland. H. A S^ L A V E R, BUILDER AND PON TRACTOR, Kyber Pass. Timber and Shinies for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. Boots \ Boots i : Boots i i i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CAKTER (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Cartkk), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied t>y C. Marks, and he hopes that by strict attention and civilify to receive a share of public patronage. D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call.' and select from a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit the times. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, >^fe* JBOOTS & SHOES Ladies', and Children's made to order. IJS, Note the Address— D. N. CARTER, BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TONKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. War ouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland.. Couatr orders promptly executed. Good* shipped to all the Colonies. O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned ar« Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate ca3h remittances returned at satiafac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannfrs akd Leather MANUJTACTCRF-Ra, Atioblßnrl. XT AM IL TON, WAIKATO. 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. tSST Agent: Auckland Evening Star. CLARKE BEO-THE (LATE OROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC J GALLERIES, Opposite Union Baak, Queeo-street, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size at moderate prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously.