The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.

—Ho. $,424. *

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 29, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



rj, i CJTEAItI TO LONDON, " r|MX|V k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. jlllljlllg^* ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer STAD AMSTERDAM, f 714 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, I ±ill leave SYDNEY on FRIDAY, the Ist Feb ruary ; and MELBOURNE, on SATURDAY, the 9th February, carrying First, Seconi, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater cteam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com rjete character. This vessel will steam full uotver all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty daya. To be followed hv the S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, 3000 horse-power effective, on the Ist March. y O r particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN. CAMPBELL fe CO. "SI BEGULAS MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION s^S^'Between- AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about vhe 25th of January. She -will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. aa) CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, ' December 28. 1877. fl^!^!)^ STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—January, IS7B. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALJVISRS. b-hoiu: Manuklatj. eamship. Date of Sailing. •fTRANAKT Tuesday, Ist, " 5 p.m. 3.45 p.m. Wkia'ngtos Tuesday, Sth, 11 a.m. 9.15 a.m. TABAXAKI. Tuesday, 15th, 5 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Tabanaki. Sunday, 20th, 10 a.m. 9.25 a.m. iTngprXURANGA, POVERTY BAY, NAPIER. WELLTN6TON, LYTTELTON, jXD PORT CHALMERS, from Qcteen- wharf. ladibißD..! Thursday, 3rd, i p.m. — Tujvo .•• Thursday, 10th, 4 p.m. — WanaKA.. Thursday, 17th, 4 p.m. — Eawea . ■ | Friday, 25th, — <ji a( jpo I Thursday, 31st, 4 p.m. — sv)B~~NAI jrER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, arid PORT CHALMERS (from Queen-street Wharf. Rotosua.. Tuesday, 22nd, — Botokua.. Tuesday, Sth. 12 noon. — ' FOR RUSSELL. BAY OK ISLANDS. Taupo .. Monday, 7th, 5 p.m. — W.anaka.. Monday, 34th, sp.m. — Hawea .. Monday, 21st, 5 p.m. — Taupo .. Monday, 28th, 5 p.m. — ffiT Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. VOTJ5.—From the 13rh December until 31st Jaauaxy, RETURN TICKETS will be issued at 30 per cent, off double fares; available until 23th February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Comer Queen and "West Qnean-atreets. ~^T OTEAM TO SYDNEY. fegf\ TUESDAY, jQl~eit^^^ r^ Sth January. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from Auckland on TUES DAY, Sth January, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON 8c MACFARLANE, AgentjS^ -^^^ T>ARLIAMEXTARY RATES TO RIVER HEAD. Thep.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties froiu Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Single Fares of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland'at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. ■T. CASEY & SON. gS&fe*. T7* 'R THE HOT SPRINGS, JBaiS^ JJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, VBSBBa?KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Salnirday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every 71onday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAHURANGI. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday md Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. PorMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at llanu rom Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permittiiigr. Not'responsible for Parcels put on Doardwith- T&, a shipping note. gorfreightorpa3sa g eap|ly g tO sEY & JTIOR LONDON DIRECT. 4i«iPis^TO FOLLOW THE SHIP ' CITY OF Auckland.' The magnificent Iron Clipper Ship LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the shin City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. «iSfe§^ QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA. TJL KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.B. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helenaville every luesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargayille >n he re-turn trips every Wednesday and Friday 'nominsr 8 tide. , __.j_, Passensrjr; ceave Auckland, per 'LIIjI-, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Alondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Hgd_Offlcfl. Wharf.., ON THE KAIPARA. The 8.8. XI N A ■ Will leave Helensvilie as under:—. For Otaraatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday niorn ng3 tide, returning on Friday. ~ , ___, Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LILY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and tor Poit Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. _, t targo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Porr Albert on Mondays. _ XTT . . v .^lJhis Service commences on MOMJAi, ta May. j. CASEY& SOjn. 'P^h. dTEAM TO THE WADE <^|§|g IO AND PUHOI. •The.B.B. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave "8 under: <j,, Frpm Auckland— From Puhoi— aatardajr, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. W freight or passage & so> r. s&jsS>Yr ° X W A 1 U X 0. The p. 3. OREGON wlh leave for Waiuku as under j— Dec m Onellun Ka— From WaiuKU— |"~? aturday, 12 noon 2fl^Saturday, A P-m ---sl~Monday, 2 p.m. 31-Monday, 6 p.m. . -Hanukau Heads and Whatipu Sav/-iniUs-- Sm~i ™ Tuesdays, at 8 a.m. SWe! Fares. 3s 6d; Return, ss. nfTr : l ,a feather and other circumstances perm.l"l^ AfctocoUect Goods left at Mr. G. -.bbm- Ctlon Mart will be attended to , j, QE . '^^.UTEAM TO ANU fliOM •^^gllO RIVERHEAD TWICK DAILY. un°de r a.ndafter Juiie 6th, Steamers wiU leave as sjfe&a .&p.,., Fiomgr^-.



j@P§3» To PASSENGERS. The ship "• Famenoth," having all her Cargo engaged, will sail for LONDON on TUESDAY, the Ist day of January. All accounts to be rendered by noon TO MORROW. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. December 23.1877. Will be followed by The fine Al Clipper 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 arranered. at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. I Xi. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Favill CRUICKSHANK& Co., J and Co. £&*&. J3ARQUE IRON QUEEN, ,^K\ D t CAPT. WM. SMITH, @ -^ffioSiSa Consignees are requested at once to pass entries, pay freight, and receive delivery orders for their cargo, at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Asrent3. 16, Queen-street, _ Auckland, December 2S, 1877. _ sg^^OTEAM 10 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. Gd. and ss. Time Tab le. From Auckland- Durham—Sunday. 12 midnight Enterprise—Monday, 11 a.m. Durham—Monday, 11 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 12 midnight From Thames— Durham—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Knterprise—Saturday, 12 midnight Durham—Monday, 6 a.m. Enterprise—Monday, 6 p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, S a.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. ____^ J. EDWARDS. Agent. *^fek ¥P ° X w A I U X U. "^^saSss? The s.B. TAM O1 SHANTKR will cave for Vaiuku as follows:— Froj» Onehunga: From' Waiuku! Dec. Dec. 29—Saturday, 11.30 a.m. 29—Saturday, 4 p.m. For M«-nukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Monday, 24th, 8 a.m.; and Friday, a.c 8 a.m. R'-ducod Fares per s.s. Tain o' Shanter to Waiuku «nd back:—Return, ss; Single, 3s 6d. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of j Messrs. i lende^-soti and Macfarlanc, Agents Union S i£. Co.: or Messrs. W. J. liurst & Co., will meet, v^ith yrompt dispatch. J,^ CUNNINGHAI-r, Onehunga or Newmarket. ; R/iUi; RUKSEi.L, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.a. lONA 7ri!J leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on tho Wharf. No cargo received after -i p.m.— strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND IvIANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE vrill leave for the above 3>lace EVERY TUESDAY, at 6 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s- ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and evßi-y JPRTDAY at 3 p.m. Calling at Sir. ivissling's, Waiheki. FOR MERCURY BAY. TAIRUA, AND TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWEKA will leave as follows :— At 5 o'clock p.m. Calling at Tairua to land Passengers. Weather permitting. A. McGRE«OR. Manacrev. «K**s*», TmXCURSION TO WAfWERA .^^^^ -Hi (HOT SPRINGS). The s.s. LILY Captain Smith, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning to Auckland every Monday morning by 9 o'clock. ReturniTickets, 10s. fci;*^-" 'J. CASEY & SON. <|||g^TmOR WANGANUI DIRECT. eST^ KILDA, J. Flowerday, Commander, will leave One hunga (weather, &c, permitting), on MONDAY next, 31st instant, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or. A. BARNES. Onehunga. ESTATK A3TD OMMISSION AGENT g" X R. RANDERSON, | 5 Bank and Insurance Shares, g "^ Gold Mining Shares, § o Freehold, and other Property, »» X Bought and Sold on « S Comimssion. IIOBTGAGBS,~LO ANS, &C, arranged. ' c-i H No Charge to Lender. g W —H— .... !5 2 Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o g J Auckland. 1 S 3 "XJAKD AND INVESTMENT AGENT. -Tp A R~ N ELL. NEW AND SgA^^LE GOODS FOR W. S. COLLINS, Tr, rptnrning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, wm?ld respectfully cail the attention of his cus omers^ndThe public generally to his; N|w and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. P.eflccd Sugars from W. per lb. th6Ppwi B HAMS AND BACON. SPLENDID CHEESE. l-ASH PUCHASERS WILL BE TREATED LIBERALLY. cash pu A Yrlal is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Gboceb & Provision Dealer, * MANAKAU ROAD. PARNELL. pTTTBTn g irr^~E" ---™ fe^IDED CPlQui' COSTUMKS IllllkSSfcAMillCCOS * TXJMES n OOSTUMES^fro^O^ D McPHERSON, KA BANGAHAPE R O A D, W —"o !H" i c E" r?TY OF AUCKLAND DYEING AND [Established a.d. IS6i.J W. EDGAK, Proprietor the public for teirPa* £™ ha na a oom years, begs to state m«^u DyeSj importpd plete stock «f J*^ manufacturer; and that direct from Suiop^^ cc together with a having every com enienc. fa plentiful supply ol^ i artistic style. Enabled to *g worl tjnwi Geutlc their addrcssj 10 WeUesw.J th oIJ , eJ . djer _ Fittings, &c- fcc<



T>APAKURA ANNUAL RACES. fe . ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 29, IS7B. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to tho third horse, oiit of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations to be made to the Secretary by 8 p.m. on settling night of the Auckland Racing Club Meeting. WM, PEECIVAL, Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, IS7S. President: Vice-President: Mr. Dilworth. Mr. A. Buckland. New Year's Day I 2nd January. Derby Stake's Mares Produce Selling Race Stakes Publican's Purse Steeplechase A. Racing Club Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dicap Race. Consolation. Arrangements have been made by the Com mittee with Mr. Robert Graham for the use of his Gardens on New Year's Day and 2nd January. Visitors to the Racecourse will have Free Admission to the Gardens, where Picnics can be held. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. "Y~N O. C. CL O U GH, «j? masefield's blildings, Albekt-street, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, Viola, and Oboe, dramatic leader, etc. Bra?-s and String Hands taught, nnd Musica Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille Parties attended. GfUTHRIE & LaENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOOD WARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA— 300 bag 3 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, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins. Cheese Presses, &c. ssr Inspection Invited. JAMES W. WALLER, yy^^y^- T A R G E Q H I P£M EN T S OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Now to Hand :— Paris Millinery.. r "% Fancy Dress Goods Feathers j rj Black & Cold Flowers Silks bad Prints Ribbon 3 r* Muslins Kerchiefs Q Mourning Ma * terials Fichus . Paletots < I M Costume g Manchester Goods Parachutes s QH* of every des m cows £• cription. O Y&- W Gloves FH „ ; . Q § Hosiery "32 m Pj Tweeds Corsets g Shirts ►^ . .. rr* ? Ties Underclothing pH Collars Baby Linen Handkerchiefs Hosiery Frocks .J Straw Hats Tunics —(:>— )"™4 The above in Pelisses both Cloa f£\ Boys' & Men's. MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLEMAKING in all their Branches, conducted on the Premises Millinery \ JML^lineky n MRS. BUTTER WORTH, 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/fl. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &c JMks. Butterworth, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, «' MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. QUEE N - S T R E E T, Auckland. "|> x SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. * 8 is* \/§\ § 13 H H /§/c.DEL'EAu\s) g W H § \5( AUCKLAND. Jgj so g o MXD^^^LY~?o"^jyß R, "anIT^O N MEASUREMENT. mOURISTS' GUIDE NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly to Appear, The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under the auspices of the • Union steamship Company. •:.* r \-%



Boots i Boots i i Boots ji i dissolution of partnership. D. N. CARTER ' (For many years Manager for Cater, and late of Stephens and Carter), i 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 J by strict attention and civility to receive a shave l of public patronage. J D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers 1 will favour him with a call, and select from at WELL-ASSORTED STOCK, at Prices to suit 1 the times. r EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Gentlemen's, ,*#¥» BOOTS & SHOES \ Ladies', and j* I c Children's e2ffi:*W made to order. £ §3L Note the Address— D. N. CARTE R, : BOOTMAKER, NEXT DOOE TO MESSRS B. TONICS AND CO., t Q U B E :n t - S T REE c J3HCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. c CERTIFICATE Of GOVERNMENT ANALYST. f Messrs. Ehrenfrikd Bros-, Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis, of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. ? I have the honor to be, Gentlemen. Your obedient servant, J. Mazzini Tunny, Government Analyst KIGINAL BLUE POST BOAR'bTNG \ HOUSE and RESTAURANT t VICTORIA-STREET EAST, ( Auckland. i The Proprietor begs to inform all former 1 patrons that this favourite old resort IS NOW s OPEN. New and substantial Premises have r^en erected regardless of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, which will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. . N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. CHARLES VEITH. "VT E"W S U M M E R GOODS. * J. M. McLACIILAN, ( _218, Queen-street, 3 Has Just imported, per 'Famestoth,' s EIGHT CASES )( Theaa Goods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( arc very NEW SUMMKR Dit APERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIE UY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. / Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in Kxxxxxxx Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachhm while in Dune'din, 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. c October 2G, 1877. RISE JUPITER AJS TD SN UFF THE MOO N ! Just Received—2s WALTIIAM'S SILVER t LEVERS (WARRANTED), £ I each, DIHKCT FROM ' Tine United States of America. F. 11. LEWISSON. Oueen-strect. mo MERCHANTS AND STORE- „ .JL KEEPERS. ( The undersigned is now prepared to Supply i every description oi Confectionery at a lower ( rote than any house in the trade. A great t variety of French Bon-lions, Somebody's' Lu ggage, etc., etc. L. 11. is a Manufacturer c£. G^nui::e Persian J Sherbert. D. HAMILTON, f Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, t Queen-street, (Opposite ths Market). , f "Whangapoua Steam Saw \ mills. £ CUTTING X 4:0,000 WEEKLY t i Orders Cut with Dispatch. < ( i i C. A. HARRIS. 23rd November, 1877. * Christmas & Ifisw Year's presents. Upwards RAA p to Select op *$Xy\J XlClUxtlib from, Comprising— j OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. ] Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, ( SCRAP ALBUMS, AND " * ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their , friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of tho above Goods will be allowed T a DISCOUNT OF TWENT V PER CENT. l We also wish to draw attention to our Large ( and Varied Stock of , f Paperhanginrs, Gii.t Mouldings, Artists' I Colours Sundries, Window Glass, Paintb, Oils, Varnishes, &c. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS " 95 & 97, QtTEEN-RTREET. Auckland, December 6,1877. t [ADVERTISEMENT.] c Hamilton, Waikato, \ 3rd December, 1577. f Dear Auntie,— c When you come up to see in the1 Wai- c kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," " Cosaques-," "Ladies'1 Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," 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 chean as you can t in Auckland; and then we can have the fun t and pleasure of going with you and buying £ them. 1 I am, dear Auntie, 1 l rour loving pet, i Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall bo glad to see Laura and her Auntie. TnPTDT7I"t7£riTl7'l£r1 "t7£riTl7'l£r! T TAT? . 1 JtiJcj W MJcjJcjJuJuAxi, BAKER, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, AND - PRJ T DEPOT, H A M I T G N, WEST, Waikato. TQ> AILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL", Jl\i official bay. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor Late of the Nil Desperandum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines an*> Spihits op the Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronage 1 so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, the iate proprietpr. The Hotel oilers special ir>- 1 ducements to Travellers, the situation being J central, close to the Railway Station, and the charges moderate. _ .><■- lIMI^ c



Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 13th December, 1877. mENDERS are invited for Converting JL the old Hospital at Hamilton into Polic-. Quarters, General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the ColoniaJ Architect, Wellington; the District Engineer's Office, Auckland; and the Public W rorks office^ Hamilton. JaTenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister foi Public Works, and marked outside. "Tendea for Alterations to OW Hospital, Hamilton," wiE be received at the office of the undersigned ur. to noon of Monday, the 31&t day of December.. 1877. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office, by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's office by the same hour. The lowest or any tender not nccesstuilly accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect EVONPORT~ DISTRICT~IBOARD~. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the 31st instant, will be re oeived for Excavations and Forming Road across the Flagstaff Hill. Plans, &c, may be seen at the Post-office, Devonport, where tenders are to be lef r. W. H. BROWN, Chairman District Board. mENDERS FOR NAILS, HORSE JL SHOEING, IRONWORK, &C. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20, 1877. Tenders for Nails, Ironwork, &c. required luring the ensuing yea1 * (1878), in accordance with Specifications to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, will bo received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m of MONDAY, the 31st instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR HORSE-FEED. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Tenders for the Supply of Horse-feed diiring the ensuing year (1878), in terms of Specifica tions and Conditions to he seen at the Office jf the City Surveyor, will be received by the Oity Council until 2.30 p.m. en MONj'AY. the 31st instant. The Council do not bind them selves to accept any tender. Tenders to he 3ndorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR CARTING ROAD _L METAL, SCORIA ASHES, &C. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 19,1577. Tenders for ths above Suppile and work, in terms of Specifications to be seen at the Office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen street, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m. on MONDAY, the 31st instant. Ten ders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR THE COLLECTION J_ AND REMOVAL OF CITY REFUSE. Town Clerk's Office. December 19. 1577. The City Council will receive Tenders for the above Work, in terms of Specifications and Conditions to be Peen at the office of the City Surveyor, until 2.30 p.m. on MOND'' V, the 31st hist, 'fenders will, bs endorsed as, above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. m O B U I L. D E E, S. Tenners will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the Sth of January, for the Erec tion of a Building at Mount St. John. Plans. &c, a: my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. nrT~o b v I jl d c r s. .1 Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, foi Altera. tions and Additions to Premises in Shortland street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. "a E L L I N G OFF. James Ah Kew and Co. beg to inform theii 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 will be found cheaoer than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.— Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next o City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. WAKNOCK BRO THEYs, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN U F A C T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street, Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price Bgiven.| Bones purchased from ,-£5 to £6 per ton. A UCKLAND HAT MAN UFACTOR V W. H. FEN TON (Late Hill & Fenton), By Special c-iji^J&AjSS^ Appointme Excellency^»c!^^^il^^^^iri;he Gover WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURER 64, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. CJ O nT H BRITISH INSURANCE O COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents [nsured. 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 [slatid &c. LOWKST OUKRKNT RATES Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. \TOKWIC II UNI O N FIRE 13( INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED lo Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, next door to the General Post-Office. Reduced Rates (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet, formerly 15s. Gd. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. od. per sent. AiiMAXACS for IS7S.— Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street. MUTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-strcet, opposite 3t. 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. ON S A L~~ ~~E DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. T>OUYER, GtDILLET & CO~ COGNAC. TRADE MARK. ![ESTABLISHED IN ISO 3]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS. AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebratec BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made They have always on hand Hdds.,^Quartej casks. Cases, ana Imoerial fiatskg.^



HA SH T O N & SO N, © HOUSI, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. TO BE LET OR SOLD, a Corner Allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close to the Railway Station, with Dwellina--house. General Store, Butcher's Shop. Out buildings, &c, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass. The whol« of tho. property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and 4-rail fp.nce. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in tho Parish ol; Ararimu. ,; GRAFTONROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Graliton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca1' be sold cheap. HEPBURN-STREifiT.—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 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. GREAT SOUTH RO AD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, Iwge garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON" ROAD.—Tiie Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Kent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beacq 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 residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put iv complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NtOWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. 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 botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTOX & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. IHTOTEL For Sale near town, doing a _JL capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildings, every covenien^e, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. O. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Broke!. Market. FOR SALK, a Comfortable 4-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees and a good well, &c, &c. Price, £125. FOR SALK, a New 4-roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good 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, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, fowlhousc. well. &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £285. FOR SALK, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town. Si acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 rerannmn, plentj' of water and firewood, &c. Price, £115. Terms, *- cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE, Houses and Allotments. R. C. GREENWOOD, Commission A^ent, Market House. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. 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 £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p w^v Total amount ing over m weeK> Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years ...... 9 2 143 9 2 8 years " 7 G 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received1* repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, R. G TT L M AN, o CHEMIST axd 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, he has made nrrangements for continuation of LiQase 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. Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLA V T OgN Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA," and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 perewt. * v * Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED) are now delivering BEST HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huntly Station, as follows ; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. „ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. James Ronaldson, Manager, Huntley, Waikato: or to W. S. LAURIE, Agent. 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. HAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carring ing 12 passengers and luggage, meets e^ery train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. WA. WATERMAN beg* to inform o his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those 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 hour?. 13 E M V E R A. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres oi good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. Th"o Dwelling-house, Stables and outbuildings fire in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out anc planted with choice trees and shrubs of mans years'growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase monej can remain on mortgage for a term of years Possession can be given at once. , For further particulars, upply to JACKSON fc RUSSELL PC L A R X o . SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Vv'HAKf, ONEUUNGA.



Theatre <^$MO*P "Royal. Proprietor .. "^feS^^S^-'*^ R. J. DeLias Ax Immense Hit ! Screams of Laughter !!! INCREASING SUCCESS OB" THE GREAT "jJ.S. MINSTRELS.! U.S. Last Night of the Present Great Peogbamme ! Last Time of The Phantom Chorus ! Last Time of Hudson's She Giraffe (on Stilts). Last Time of " Shandy Gaff!" Last Time of The Great Banjo Song, josbn-a. Last Time of Hudson & HollyVMoininp: Glories. Last Time of Lingard's Double Whistle So:os. Last Time of Madame Sa(ha>r\. Last Time of the Great, Burlesque Opera, Kill Tbovatore ! Kill Trovatobb ! Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, is : Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit. Is. Children half-price. Doors open at 7.30: commence at S. Seats secured at Upton's. G. W. Rockefeller Business Manager. T. Hudson Director of Amusements. • NOTlCE.—Entire Change of Programme on Monday Evening. LOENE-STUEET HALL. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! 29 th December, And Every Evening until further notice, LIFFORD'S irtIRROR OF the VV ORLD. t®, 100,000 Persons, who have witnessed this Exhibition, pronounce it to be the best ever placed before the public. SPLENDID BILL! PROGRAMME-THIS EVENING. Second Part of LONDON. Houses of Parliament, Admiralty, Horse Guards, Parks, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Monument, National Gallery, Landseer's Lions, The Clubs, St. James's and Buckingham Palaces, Albert Hall and Memorial, Horticultural Gar dens, Cremore Gardens, Kew Gardens. STATUARY from The Principal Galleries of Europe, exhibited by the strongest form of Limelight. Change of Programme every evening. , PRICES :—Reserved Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s: Gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. THE IyTAMMOTH TjIXHIBITION Will RE-OPEN This Evening, and on Monday, ard Tuesday next, at REDUCED PRICES, SIXPENCE AND THREEPENCE. P. DOR AN, Manager. L B E X T HA L L, DARBY-STREET. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! GREAT SUCCESS . OF PROFESSOR HENNICKIE, ■■•■-•-— The Illusionist, in his Tkmple of Magic!!! MADAME STELLA j«&j In her Wonderful Performance of the Arabian Box Mystery! The Greatest Wonder of the 19th Century, exhibited with, unparalleled success in Melbourne, Sydney. Adelaide, and ail the principal Towns of the Colonies. Also-" The Great Feat of the Beautiful Entranced Lady in her Aerial Sleep ! GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! Elegant and Costly Gifts presented each even ins to The patrons of Professor Hennickie's Entertainment. The Leading Prizes each evening will consist of a Beautiful Tea. Service, Cruets, Butter Dishes, Vases, Clocks, Albums, Japanese Ornaments, Toilet Sets, Bread Bas kets. Prizes are exhibited in the window of Mr. Kean's Thistle Hotel. Queen-street. Front Seats, 35., with two sealed envelopes; Second Spats. 25., with ODe sealed envelope Back Seats, la. Doors open at 7.30; commence at P. T^TE MUST HAVE EXCITEMENT. rJj£O\j WORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY! ! Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, lOfch January. Everyone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Flectro-plate or Silver Goons, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. EVERY PURCHASER WILL HAVE.A GIFT. COME EARLY AND MAKE YOUR selection. This Only is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my " Annual New Year's Art Union" being put & stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON. Jeweller, Queen-street, ATickland. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY! What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for £1. F. M. 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 505., ana 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. LkWISSON, 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. _£•■ Ho jLewISSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) "DIMMEL'S CHOTCE PERFUMERY. JL\) RimmeFs Toilet Vineaar. a pleasa o nic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and "Path, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm, climates it is invaluable. RimmeFs Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water, Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fames. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown ' Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmei's Velvetine, Violet. Rice, Eose-Leaf. and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquad^ntine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmers Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- _ . tions will bear thenceforth the (?t&§ , annexed Trade Mark. (vSo/) E. RIMMEL, Perfumer byTß"^^VfMAßic . appointment to H. R. H. the i^S-V^X^ i Princess of Wales, UC, Strand, BttisitßEoT"' 4 I London. OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE, & CO [Established 1819.] I SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC 3 In WiiL»B., t&tt.-CASKS, CASES, & FLASKf . S3. Sole Agents fr.r Ar".':>r,<•"!_■ I. D. Nathan & co.