The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 32, 1877.

PRICE : OK"E PENNY.



SYDNEY AND MEL- The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again on the 22nd, and will leave as above on or about SATURDAY, the 24th instant. For freight or passage apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, " Auckland. November 8, 1877. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY v of new zealand (limited). Time Table—November, 1877. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Sawea .. Tuesday, 27th, Ip.m. 12 noon. U'axajca.. On arrival English, Mall. — trOR TAURANGA, POVERTY BAY, . NA' 3IER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON and PORT CHALMERS, from Qtjeen oTxiEET Wharf. Taupo -.. Thursday, 29th, 4 p.m. — I FOR RUSSELL, BAY Off'ISLANDS. T.\upo "-Monday, 2Gth, 5 p.m. — *>** Cargo must be alongside one hour before time of departure. HENDERSON & MAOFABLANB, Agents. Corner Queen and "West Queen-streets. =vteT~"iriHRISTMAS EXCURSION l£33si|:ly 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 Tanranga (14th), Poverty Bay (loth). Napier (16th), Wellington (18th), Lyttelton (19th), and arrive at Port Chalmers on THURSDAY, 20th December; leave again on SATURDAY, 22nd, calling at Bluff on the following day. Thence she will proceed up Preservation and Chalky Inlets, Dusky, Break sea, Doubtful, Thomson, Caswell, and George Sounds, and finally to MILFORD SOUND. At this magnificent Sound she will remain at least 48 hours, and then return direct to Bluff and Port Chalmers. She is expected to arrive back at the latter port on WEDNESDAY. 2nd January, and will cave for Northern Ports about the 3rd January, rriving in Auckland about 10th January. The Berthing List will be opened on MON DAY, 10th December; intending passengers should therefore book before that date, as the best berths will be immediately allotted. For further particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFAJEtLANE, Agents, Queen-street. s=3^^ CJTEAII TO THE WADE J||||^ k3 AND PUHOI. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under: — From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 24th, 2 p.m. Monday, 26th, G a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. ■darliamentary'rates l|ggg^JL TO RTVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from 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 fc SON. *£&fe^ XT* >R THE HOT SPRINGS, JllEgiiJl: JD MAHUB.ANGI, MATAKANA, <B^SaPKAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. Tho p.s. ANNE MILBA2-7K, Captain Kaspkk, Will sail as under :— Auckland and iiOT Springs. Prom Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahttrangi. 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. From Matakana, &c, every "Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permuting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with uta shipping note. For freight or passage apgytO sEY & sQy> *^g^ CITEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU, MITATAI, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAli- GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helenaville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargayille >n he return trips every Wednesday and Friday morning s tide. Passenorsr; ..eavo Auckland, per 'LILY, on Mondays ar.d Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Targoou Wondays and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red Office. Wharf. *&k&^ OTEAM TO AND PROM JlllllglkJ RIVERHEAD TWICE ~imr,rl& 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.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini — J. CASEY & SON. *S3fe^ "TSTAIKATO STEAM NAVI- JliiSK; W GATION & COAL. MINING COMPANY (LIMITKD), TIME TABLKi _ Mercer to Cambridge, rer 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, Ip.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. Fabks j—Newcastle to Hamilton, cabin, 35., deck, 25.; Newcastle to Cambridge or Alexan dra, cabin, 65., deck, Is >ranzscherff> Secretary. _Fort*t-,reet. 15th November. 1877. 'Bittte^TnOK RUSSELL, WANGA •HHii^ Jj ROA, AND MANGONUI. Thes.B. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY w 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers footed and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m— Btnctly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI .The B.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above Wace EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. ._ FOR COROMANDEL. Thes.B. ARGYLE will leave every MCKNDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA V at 3 p.m. oaloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. *oli MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY „, OF PLENTY PORTS.) The 8.8. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday, 26th November Friday, 30th November At 5 o'clock p.m. „„ A. MnGKKGOK I jyft" 3ager- - T^OR LONDON DIRECT. ■BS^ggj^ The only regular trader and favourite clipper ship Al tT CITY OF AUCKLAND, Ai at Lloyd's. 780 tons register, Captain Geokge th« S> havingcommenced to ioad, and securea part of her cargo, will sail as above, on or about DECEMBER 21, thus ottering the • for shippers of wool, annif nd.mS Passengers are -requested to make Ration as early as possible: n __ "HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents.



sg^gg^OTEAM TO THE THAMES. 'she ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland- Durham—Thursday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Friday. 11 p.m. Durham—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. From Thames— Durham—Friday, 9.30 a.m. Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 10 t).m. Durham—Sunday, 9 a.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. P.s. nterprise laid up for new boiler, &c. J. EDWARDS, Agent. STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capa/ble of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prf-pored to Store (Rent Fkee) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, and transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. ,CXX QTEAM TO LONDON, ,^?7^^^v (O VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. eglagilMSia The Pacific Steam Naviga te " tion Company's magnificent steamer cuzco, 3,845 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the Bth December ; and MELBOURNE, on TUESDAY, the 18th December, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam 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 plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. To be followed by the S.S. STAD AMSTERDAM, in February. S.S. LUSITANIA, 3,825 tons, early in April. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. W A I U X Ui The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Nov. Nov. 21—Saturday, 8 a.m. 24—Saturday, 12 noon Sin srle Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbir.'e Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. vg-V^. imiRST WOOL SHIP FOR J|||y|g|||^ The fine clipper ship FAMENOTII, 952 tons register, W. C. Auld, Commander. This vessel, having most of hercarKO engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. The unsurpassed accommodation of this mag nificent ship, liberally supplied with every requisite for a home voyage, offers a rare opnortumty to passengers vi9iting England. The ship will be open for inspection from 10 to 4 daily. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents for Shaw, Savill and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. October 31, 1577. Will be followed by The favourite barque GLENLORA. These vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can bo arranged at the offices of the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,) Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VShaw, Savill CRUICKSHANK&Co.J and Co. «^fc^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under: — For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. , Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for l Jort Albert on Mondays. n/rrwo a -v its' This Service commences on MONDAY, th Ma7> ■ J. CASEY & SON. rKi Til O E SALE, A SCREW STEAMER, w'iil UiiVLPfsS** 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a large cargo on light draught and with small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, ap^y ITKEN Land Agent. W A X U U> •sssisiilS' The s.s. TAM O* SHANTER will cave for Waiuku as follows j— . From Onehungai From Waiuku: Nov lfov 21—Saturday, 7.15 a.m. 24—Saturday, 12 noon 10 a.m. 27-Tuesday, 2 p.m 20—Thursday 11.45 a.m. 29—Thursday, ip.m, For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Reduced Fares per s.s. Tarn? Sha&ter to Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., will meet with promp^s^ch^^ Onehunga or Newmarket. -~v**^ OtTEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND 'Sssi^^THE THAMES. The fast and S m« Aj A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :- From Auckland- Friday, 23rdNovember, at4.pro. laturLy ( 2 1 tJ rS vember. gi 30p.m. Friday, 23rd November^ 8.30 a.m. Agents. _ FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The schooner """'""maggie paterson Is open for Freight or Charter for any Southern Port of Ne W Zealand.-Apply j tp LAND & CQ /GEORGE AKERS, •HoAP ANTOfD^ WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fr\ G. S~X N D E », JL • SURVEYOR, Waikato. R 1 N~" G . COMMISSION AGENT, shortlanp-street. ' "Xt" -|ji rip rr* WELLESIiKY-STRBKT. H^ always on *g^s&* l fflig^£. §i a o Ck We ds?of Enlffi/Mosgiel, and othe: at a verysnaall advance on cost for cash.



GR. M c N AB, m Wholesale and Retail : FAMILY 6ROG EB, ; 30, QUEEN-STREET. IBW Shipping Supplied. !£& | Tp» C L A IT" 1, : " SHIPPING & COMMISSION ! AGENT, ! Wharf, OiVehunga. •jx ~o r i c ~e7 ME. W. E. WESTBEECH Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices :— perlb. Fore-quarters Mutton _ _«. _ 2d. „ Legs and Loins „.. 4d. „ Boiling: Beef, from 3d. „ Roast Beef id. „ Prime Cut Beef . _ 6d. „ Chops and Sausages 4d. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and 6d. ~ Ltimb, from 2s. per quarter Corned Beef, 255. per lOOtt.s. N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. AH meat delivered free of chargre. Families waited on for orders. EDWIN AUGER, BOOTMAKER. Has Removed to his New Premisfs, adioining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND FIRST-CLASS Colonial-made jmtfa:* Workmanship BOOTS & SHOES In every Branch at Lowest ?Wi» of Auckland Prices! p"^=>°~" The Trade. *** Stationery Department.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evening Star. E AUGER, PARNELL. ABNOCK BRO THEKS, SOAP AND CANDLE MAN UFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office .. .. Durham-street. Auckland- Cash buyers of all kinds Taliow. Highest Price ggiven. Bones purchased at from £5 to £6 per ton. Boots j Boots i i Boots ii i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. D. N. CAftT EEt (Late 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 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, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. IJ3L Note the Address- Do ~No Carter, BOOT M A X E R, NEXT DOOll TO MESSRS B. TONICS AND CO., Q U E E N- S T It E E T. H. S~K~I N N E R, o BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. &c. IMPORTANT NOTICE E. W A T E R S Haa very great pleasure to announco that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his £3- DINING ROOMS "338 have been renovated at great expense, witb every regard to the convenience of his cus- The LOWER SALOON is th<s most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-staira he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over- SFECIALritOOMS FOR LADIES also np-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conven ences. His Table he feel 3 confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare s such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON" is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together with the leadiag London News papers, aro laid on the tables immediately on he arrival of each m<ul steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidenco that he will, in his New Premises, continue to receive the large Bhare of patronage which has been accorded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw tho attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his locaLV manufactured Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best English makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has iitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, auckland. mHE WATKATO MAIL COACH will I connect with tho Mid-day Train at Nga ruawahia daily as follows :— Cambridge to Ngaruawahia— Leave Cambridge, 8 a.m. Hautapu, 9 a.m. Hamilton, arrive 10.15 a.m. Hamilton, depart 10.30 i a.m. Ngaruawahia, arrive 12.20 p.m. Ngaruawahia to Cambridge- Leave Ngaruawahia, 1 p.m. Hamilton, arrive 2.45 p.m. Hamilton, depart 3 p.m. Hautapu, 4 p.m. Cambridge, arrive 5 p,m. A Mail Coach will also leave Hamilton for Alexandra at 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, calling at Ohaupo and Te Awa mutu and returning it will leave Alexandra at 6 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Hamilton at 10.30 a.m. Parcels and Passengers, booked at Mr. J. Soppet's office, yueen-street, will be forwarded with oare and despatch, to be prepaid. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent__ mHE DUBLIN DRESS, MANTLE, _L AND HABIT-MAKING ESTABLISH MENT, Wyndham-strekt, corner of Albert street. MRS. ATKINSON Having Removed to more suitable Premises, situated as above, wishes respectfully to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding dis tricts, that all orders entrusted to her care will receive immediate attention and dispatch. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice. -»..,. , N B.—Ladies in Country Districts can have their material fashionably made up without their presence, by a system of self-measurement, to be had on application. OGEKS' WEST KNDJEMPORIUM, PONSONBY." $31, Enquire Within for Everything. Try of SUGAR, at sd. Nails, all sizes, 4s 6d per dozen lbs. Just Opening Up-*- A Large Stock of Crockeryware, Fine, Strong Full-flavoured New Tea. All Prices to Suit all Tastes. A* M E S B U T-C HE R, CA.RTER, CONTRACTOR; &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcasl 1 and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (eul i r uncut), at reasonable rates-



Estate and Commission Agent, g y R, RANDERSON, & J3 — __-rr • O 3 Bank and Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares, g P Freehold, and other Property, £! 2 Bought and Sold on g Commission. MORTGAGES,~LO ANS. &C, "A X " arranged. £; H No Charge to Lender. d a —7Z— is § OfHoe: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _g Auckland. » Land and Investment Agent. ARGANS! ARGANSI MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now n Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. hoffman & son, Piano and Harmonium Wakehouse, queen-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). TW" E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, per 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES; • )('Thel^Goods NSW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMER DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIERY)! will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )(x:r2oc zzszzz Auckland. These Goods were selected 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. ___ A j T E c WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his Increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch, at his Factory, 247, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. — The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. J. Leydon. WILLIAM 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 Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars. &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. 43T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TT AMIL TO N, WAI KAT 0. 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, Cat Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. taf Agent: Auckland Evkxin? Star. WC V L~~ PAN o PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUNER, RBPATRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefield street. Ik/fT "O R O A D G A T E, FAMILY" AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRU-GGIST, SYMONDS-STREET, Begs to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that ho bought that old-established business known as •Watt's Dispensary," where he hOTies by strict attention to business, combined with accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair Bhare of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that havo not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the following selected few, which he can with confidence recommend. To those that have 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.:— Wattfs Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt'd Fuller's Earth Powder (the great bcautitior of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt'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'a Altera tive Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, Davie's Antibilious Pills, Nos. 1 and 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. JACKSON'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Anglesea-street, Behind New Basic, 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. Charges moderate. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAii SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of tow Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. S~~E Z L I N^ G 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 General Goods, which will be found cheaper than any house in town. No reasonable offer refused.—Note the address: Jas. AhKewfe Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. ~\~ (^ PECIALTY m WISEMAN'S £3 10S. STATION SADDLES. =m 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. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in an> styles, toy WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office Wyndham -street. [Established 1858.] WJ, MARKS, • HOUSE and SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &C, Importer of Sheet Lead, Iron and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing REqUISITBS, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Having just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGBj - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection •with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man cr, and at Lowest RemunerativQ Prices.



jTTI ISH E E AND CO., JL Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-strest, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds di-essed to order Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on i n town or suburbs. /NHE^^~TIMI^irrCBmAP^rMBER \^> • The Undersigned are selling SASHES DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second j Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in all its Blanches.—Chai ; Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, a ! very low rates. Price Lists on application, THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING j SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders Can be left at No. 36, In surance Buildings. BE E H I V E, SIIORTLAND-STREET. MELDRUM & SON, TAILORS AXD • i3K* Bootmakers, in thanking their cus f"H§&i tniners for past favours, informs them r^za and the public that they have Removed SMP to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. — ixS-ELDRUM & boN, Siiortland-street. AND J. S O P P E V, ® FREHMAN'a Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. TT> W. WEBSTER, -Jfl_\/© WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER: H3 Queen-street, Auckland. <Kext t.hft TTninn Rank!. ~ phillipTs and sons, oil 9 COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, OiJa^ Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate: Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & 87, QU3EN-STREET. "j^ O T I C E GREAT MOVEMENTS OF LEAD, ZINC, AND SOLDER. R. TUDEHOPE, PLUMBER, GASFITTER, & ZINC WORKER, begs to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by R Chalmers, next to George Staines', Upper Queen-street, where he hopes by Good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a continuance of their support. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT. L /#3»£^ 1 H § 15-' aijcklanDi )°) g s MADE ONLY TO ORDER, AND ON MEASUREMENT. TU R X IS II BATHS! TURKISH BATHS The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force-, and the Proprietor intend 3to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Gd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, nnd Douche Baths. Bathere bring their own towels. N.B.—ln 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 C p.m., for Gentlemen; same price as Saturday afternoon, 2/. Annual Tickets, £1 45., 52 tickets. Boys, Is. on Saturday inorning. "Ift /fR. FAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the JL^JL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisanoe3, City Council Office Queen-street. H AS. L A V E R, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, KYBER P.4KH. Timber and Shingles for Sale. Estimates yen for Town and Country work. Jji RE S H SHI M~E~N~T~S 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES BLAIKIE, VICTORIA-STREET, fig^ POUK DOORS FROM THE UKION BANK. HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It, will cost £300; but as we have never seen one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. Dutch Cheese, just landed, Ex' Otaki,' TWENTY-FIVE CASES OP PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, SINCLAIR'S PRIME BjELFASf BACON. ~F* TTEWIN & T>ROTHER, PROVISION FACTORS, THE X POT. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



O C. GREENWOOD. JL\)a OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of HouseholdFurmture,Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, &c.,'conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuations for Probate Duty, also Surveys of Land and House ■; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract: Registers ker>t of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c , &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of; Rents Collected, and rhe general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per j 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 I &c. No charge to Seller unless property, is sold. Rf^ f^ \ Out-door . v^. V3TRSENWOOD, j Auctioneer, MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. HA SH T O N & SO N, *9 HOUSE. LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Bttilmiv gs. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and AlberS-streetS, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden. out-buildiiiß's, &c, situated, on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-rooraed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE —31 acres of Land on the road to the Lake, in one or more lots. NORTH SHORE.-Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City aad Suburbs. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated and commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20"rooms; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the land upon which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-street. This is a splendid site for a large hoteL—Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STREET, NKYVTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and ceHar, 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 botn for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agent 3, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. JOHN QOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FARM S, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C- TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Also, Agent for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. "DAY O F ISLANDS COAL. £1 PER TON. DELIVERED AT DEPOT ow BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLINGTON, Manager. "W^aikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. CLAY TO N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price -1 ton, 22/6 .. • list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 *** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. „. . ~ n ,,n.>rTr Xkj AIKATO COAL COMPANY W (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. 6a. „ Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Railway Stations. , . 2 L . , Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. JAMES RONALDSON, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. fc>. LiA. U-ttJ.il", Agent* 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. WAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURI, First and Second Clas3; also WHITE PINE, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks &c &c. &c. mr M'T] TT TT« FT! 1 arA 11 I "\\ ' SPRIG OF SHI ( sipicthis Season at the Farm of theu 11 <« .a travel the surrounding cali r;'t ucem offers), as follows:— n Monday-^okeno and f.. en' Redou Tuesday—Tuakau and Pukekohe. Wednesday—Drury and i-apakura. Friday—Mercer. Saturday—Rangariri. Terms : — Full-bred Mares. SA ; Half-bred Mares, £2 10s; two or more, as per agreement Groomage each mare, ss. 3®. For Pedigree of this splendid Stalli see Cards. WM. CROSBIE, Proprietor, POKENO HILL, near the Queen's Redoubt. yjYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1564.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed ii colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk anc Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and "nished! Al Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleane< and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of al materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls Falls, &c, dyed and dressed; Damask Curtain or Table-Covers renewed or dyed; Feather dyed in any shade, and curled equal to new Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Glove cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at If 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned 35 dyed in an shape." All colours warranted fast. .Ejdgar & Company, Wellesley-st. East.



Theatre <^-z^Qp Royal. Proprietor .. R. J. DiiLIAS POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS OF MR. AND MRS. MORTON TAVARES. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Kotzebue's Play, in 5 acts, THE STRANGER! The Stranger Mr- M. TavareS Mrs. Haller Mrs M. TavareS To conclude with the 2nd Act of the Romantic Drama., FAUST AND MARGUERITE ! Mophistopheles .. .. Sir. M. Tavabfs Marguerite Mrs. M. Tavat ES TO-MORROW EVENING. BENEFIT OF ■ MRS. MORTON TAVARES (Mies Surtees). Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, -is ; Stalls, 2s Gil; Pit, One Shilling. Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45- STew Season's Teas, .- -.-:■ V THE CUP THAT CHEERS . Pure Teas —the best that can be sold. To cheer the young, console the old; For many years they've stood the test, Hundreds declare our Tea '3 the best. TEAS FOR .THE MILLIO N. No. I—Good Family Ten, 2/ $ ib. 2—Pekoe Flavoured, 2,8 ■i ft. a—Many rare Black Teas, 3/ $ Ib. ■I— Finest Tea, 3/6 $ Ib. On Parcels of Gibs, a discount allowed. Sold in chests, half-chest 3, and boxes. SPLENDID COFFEE, only 1/S 9 Ib. Refined Sugars and General Groceries of the Best Quality. FLOUR, POTATOES, MAIZE, BRAN. FRESH BUTTER. (Best Quality). None can undersell us unless they supply in ferior articles. GOODS DELIVERED. Please Note 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. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. 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, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interetc—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/fONEY to LEND in largo or small J3JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on £xst-clas3 free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. "T|/rONEY TO LEND in large or small XyJL Biimsat a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY 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. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1569.J NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and Indefeasible Life Assurance Endowment and Annuity Business. The public are requested to note that although this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, 'it was the first to free Lifw assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its establishment in 1869, and or some time after, were imposed by other Societies on their members^ Its Policies are Indefeasible, from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, on application to WM. TRIMBLE,. Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent for New Zealand. HfcTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJ% COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. : £1,000.000. Reinsurance Fund .. £100,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Bteamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specia subject to special arrangements. dfi?" Losses Promptly Paid. GKORGW P. PrKRCTC Manager. OFTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,00@w Buildings of every description and- Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain* Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and fbrc«a London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c Lowkst Current Rates Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. , __ O N S A L E- U cases CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS (Bare and in Cloth) 10 „ CANTERBURY CHEESE 6 „ LARD, in Bladders 10 „ PRESERVED MEATS, in Tins 1 ~ BAKING POWDER. - T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. 1 "I 6}f\ TONS FLOUR, in Sacks 40 tons FLOUR, EO's and 106's 8 „ OATMEAL 20 „ SHARPS 30 „ POTATOES j T. H. HALL & CO., il HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. ), 8 WT A- WATERMAN beg* to inform T T • his friends and the puhlw o£ Auckland ' that he has taken over those old established f DINING ROOMS, known as, Foktetjs, nearly !l opposite the Theatre Royal, Qijieen-strcw, Auck * land, where he hopes b#- strict attention to business to obtain a fetw share of patronage. Special care has been, bestowed upon the Beck rooms', and settlers and country visitors to Aurkland will arid $7£ry cerftfqrt, Meala at ai 1 h^ius.